Watches - another passion of ours, it seems...post your pics!
Jun 19, 2011 at 12:10 PM Post #6,091 of 14,225
Are Citizen Eco-Drive watches reliable ?


Very much so in my experience. I have the 2100 which I have have owned since 2009 and it has not missed a beat. Also an eco drive tank style watch since 2007, again no problems! I also have an all black super thin Stiletto from them and it is excellent, the black PVD coating seems to be very strong indeed, showing no signs of wear in the two years I have owned it.

I had one that had an issue but Citizen were fantastic, they replaced it no questions asked. I went into the store I purchased it from,the phoned Citizen and Citizen authorized and immediate exchange and the watch was just over a year old.. Buy with confidence!

 
Jun 19, 2011 at 1:08 PM Post #6,092 of 14,225


Any opinions on Seiko Spring Drives? Combination of mechanical + winding for charge for the quartz (no battery) is particularly interesting, especially the smooth movement of the second hand. Once I get a starter watch and get my high end IEMs figured out this fall, I might save up for something like this, as WUS calls a 'grail'. I don't have a lot of money to throw at a watch like $10k+ like most 'grails' tend to be so this is where I would likely stop.

With this particular model, I like how clean the design is with only a date and charge meter. Color palette is very nice with shiny steel on the ring around the crystal.

 
Jun 19, 2011 at 9:24 PM Post #6,093 of 14,225
Jun 20, 2011 at 12:20 AM Post #6,094 of 14,225


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Any opinions on Seiko Spring Drives? Combination of mechanical + winding for charge for the quartz (no battery) is particularly interesting, especially the smooth movement of the second hand. Once I get a starter watch and get my high end IEMs figured out this fall, I might save up for something like this, as WUS calls a 'grail'. I don't have a lot of money to throw at a watch like $10k+ like most 'grails' tend to be so this is where I would likely stop.

With this particular model, I like how clean the design is with only a date and charge meter. Color palette is very nice with shiny steel on the ring around the crystal.


I've got two watch purchases I'd like to make in the (not very near) future. The easier to acquire will definitely be the Omega Speedmaster Professional (born on Lunar Landing day, so this has a bit of desirability for me). The harder is the Seiko Springdrive Spacewalk. I hope they make another run of them, because the initial commemorative edition was only 100 pieces so there's no chance I'll ever be able to get my hands on one of them. :frowning2:
 
Jun 23, 2011 at 8:44 PM Post #6,096 of 14,225
Completely in love with the looks of this Certina watch (Swatch Group). Might have to cut into my IEM fund to get this one if I don't get a cheaper watch first.


~$900

Steel
Sapphire AR Crystal
ETA 2836 movement
200M + Screw Down Crown
40.33mm face

215370d1298736293-certina-ds-first-day-date-ref-c014-407-11-051-00-bild2.jpg


http://www.certina.com/Collection/Gent-Automatic-Collection/DS-First/C014-407-11-051-00.aspx?pi=0
 
Jun 24, 2011 at 10:54 AM Post #6,099 of 14,225
@ Maxvla... yeah, that Certina is very handsome.
 
Meanwhile... I hate IWC.
They keep sending me emails with their newsletter and they contain links to things like this:
 
http://www.iwc.com/en-us/collection/aquatimer/IW3767SE/
 
And this...
 
http://www.iwc.com/en-us/collection/aquatimer/IW3769/
 
Man... I HATE them!
 
(That Aquatimer has my name all over it!!!)
 
And check out the movement on this cutie.
 
http://www.iwc.com/en-us/collection/aquatimer/IW3769/
 
Ugh... Just pure crap.
 
 
 
 
Jun 24, 2011 at 10:55 AM Post #6,100 of 14,225
That is a lovely Certina, looks like they are going back to making great watches.
Cheapest I have found so far is here ($697)
http://www.chrono24.com/en/certina/ds-first-automatik-herrenuhr-c0144071105100--id1762437.htm
 
Jun 24, 2011 at 11:19 AM Post #6,101 of 14,225
Nice price ian, but is that an authorized dealer? I'm thinking not. I'd rather not buy from gray market on a somewhat expensive item and have no recourse should it have a problem.
 
Jun 24, 2011 at 11:59 AM Post #6,102 of 14,225
Found it here for even cheaper $553 and was mentioned on WUS forums to be an authorized dealer.

Does say: "Garantía internacional válida por dos años." So if it can be taken at face value, buying it through their store gives you the factory 2 year warranty.

Hmm.. That's a very nice price for that watch. I'll really have to think about it.

edit: Seems like it might be this entry on Certina's Spain AD list:

JOYERÍA RELOJERÍA SICILIA
SICILIA ARIAS, JUAN DOMINGO
C/ MOSEN ANDRES VICENTE, 20
ZARAGOZA
50017 ZARAGOZA
 
Jun 24, 2011 at 12:44 PM Post #6,104 of 14,225
Nice price ian, but is that an authorized dealer? I'm thinking not. I'd rather not buy from gray market on a somewhat expensive item and have no recourse should it have a problem.


Yeah, did not check that! If it is a new model out then I would be inclined to wait a couple of months. Unfortunately watches like Certina tank in value, bad for some who purchased retail great for those who can wait a little. Bodying is already discounting other models in that range by around 34% so it won't be long before others start beating that as I have found bodying to be more expensive than the rest though the do sell authorized stock


http://www.bodying.com/watches/certina-ds-first-men.html
 
Jun 24, 2011 at 2:06 PM Post #6,105 of 14,225
According to this WUS thread The watch has been out for at least 7 months and was street priced around $600 at that time. These prices we're seeing now are not discounted other than the normal drop from retail (that is usually well over marked).
 

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