nazrin313
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This is my next target and my dream watch...one can dream right?
It's a beautiful watch BlurrI've had one for a few years now, pictured on this thread a while back. It's actually one of my most commented watches, quite striking in the flesh and until recently my go to daily casual.
Enjoy!
In the watch world, as in so many others, there's always someone with more money than taste...
Thanks for the info Paulie!
(now I know that I wont need to buy any more winders!!)
Also, since it seems you know the craft, can you share part of your collection or your favorites and mention why you like 'em or any interesting tidbits or stories?
Thanks!
Hmmm... Not sure really what I can offer you but I will do my best! I generally only keep 3 watches at home at a time, a daily, a weekender and an evening watch. I try and change it up to keep things interesting. I find not having them all at home gives a bit of the 'new watch' excitement when I change the rotation (at a much lower cost than an actual new watch!). I try to rotate out from the bank every three months or so.
Right now - taken just for you- are the three at home:
My weekender and evening is this. It's a heavy watch, but a bit chameleon like. I also have a Breguet rubber and leather strap for it making it my most versatile watch. The wide flat lugs are scratch magnets.
There are few bands that carry the weight that Breguet does. It’s a company draped in mystery and history. Worm by many of the revolutionaries of the world, founded in 1775, has been on the side lines of much of our modern history. They don’t have a logo because they don’t need a logo. Breguet’s are unmistakable in their design and DNA. They are the exact opposite of Rolex: always meant to cater to the elite with bespoke designs, ultra complex pieces and world class craftsmanship. If you have the chance to pick up a Breguet in person, do it. The guilloché is mind bending. The detail on the hands is like no other. The distinctive perfect coin edging on the case… Oh me oh my. There are few products in the world that match the detailing and finish of a Breguet at any price. Each one is a handcrafted work of art.
As for my favorite in my collection, you'll have to go a few pages back as I don't have the photos on my computer anymore.
(http://www.head-fi.org/t/70190/watches-another-passion-of-ours-it-seems-post-your-pics/7575)
It's my Omega 30T2rg. It's just such a handsome watch. Mine is about 70 years old but one would expect to see a similarly designed watch today. That's a testament to good design.
All the best!!
-Paul
Paul, thanks for taking the time for the pics and for the very good information provided.
I have to say, I LOVE how that Breguet looks! And the Omega... God... I need to sell lots and lots of things to actually buy a grail watch like these two but someday I will... someday!
Thanks for sharing!
I have my grandfather's WWII Hamilton and my Uncle's Vietnam Era Timex ,both with Khaki bands and MARINE CORPS insignias and ranks on the faces. I wear them both often.
Recently got myself an Omega Seamaster (2254.50.00) which I've been looking for almost a year now. Finally found one in near mint condition, latest possible year of manufacture (2008), recently serviced, all papers and boxes etc. It looks even more beautiful in nature, couldn't be happier about the purchase. Sinn 556i and probably Certina DS-1 have to go now though, Sinn is already sold actually.
-The 2254.50 is one of the most beautiful Seamasters _ever_.
I still regret every now and then that I didn't grasp the opportunity when my local dealer asked me six years ago whether I wanted to purchase her last in-stock 2255.50 (The electric blue twin to yours - the last 2254.50 was already gone).
I made amends (of a sort) later, though, when I found one of their GMT brethren in excellent condition second hand:
Apologies for the shoddy photo; my cellphone was the only camera at hand. (Oh, and never mind the date - I just took it out of the desk drawer, haven't worn it in a couple of weeks' time.