The Watch Thread - Part 5

[yattokame]

Given a choice, will you guys go for a speedmaster professional "moonwatch" 3570.50, the more original choice, however it has a hesalite crystal (scratch magnet?) and a solid caseback (can't see movement.. I know of some people who really needs a see through caseback for an automatic/manual movement); or the newer 3573.50, which has a sapphire crystal (scratch resist ftw ) and a see through caseback for the drool movement~

just curious to see if you guys will go for the one closest to the original, or just grab the one that u like the best, irregardless of it being not as close to the original moonwatch

i will choose the latter....
sapphire for more practicality and the movement in a moonwatch, if i saw the correct one, is really gorgeous!

 

[gurgkle]

Given a choice, will you guys go for a speedmaster professional "moonwatch" 3570.50, the more original choice, however it has a hesalite crystal (scratch magnet?) and a solid caseback (can't see movement.. I know of some people who really needs a see through caseback for an automatic/manual movement); or the newer 3573.50, which has a sapphire crystal (scratch resist ftw ) and a see through caseback for the drool movement~

just curious to see if you guys will go for the one closest to the original, or just grab the one that u like the best, irregardless of it being not as close to the original moonwatch

Will personally go for the latter, am a sucker for the transparent case-back, especially with that movement inside.

anyone know where to replace a watch strap for a nato strap?

May I suggest you trying to DIY? First you'll have to get a springbar tool first though, which was discussed at length earlier.

This also helped me greatly to understand the process.
WS 21 How to use a Spring Bar Fork tool

 

[yattokame]

LOL it is far from light! Pre-0wned can get from 8k+ but older series. BNIB latest P series can get for 10k+ grey (let me know I got contact). ADs don't carry this model I'm quite sure, only the Boutique and they won't budge from the $13k+ price tag. Panerai is trying to strengthen its brand by keeping stuff sold through Boutiques.

ok I compared them but I prefer the 024. I dunno why but the 305 doesn't speak to me. the 024 has a sort of signature and vintage look or somehow it just attracts me.

may I know how much from the grey dealers for the 024 ? thanks ah

 

[Vanilla Way]

Given a choice, will you guys go for a speedmaster professional "moonwatch" 3570.50, the more original choice, however it has a hesalite crystal (scratch magnet?) and a solid caseback (can't see movement.. I know of some people who really needs a see through caseback for an automatic/manual movement); or the newer 3573.50, which has a sapphire crystal (scratch resist ftw ) and a see through caseback for the drool movement~

just curious to see if you guys will go for the one closest to the original, or just grab the one that u like the best, irregardless of it being not as close to the original moonwatch

Latter, I dont really fancy scratches on my items

 

[rachdanon]

ok I compared them but I prefer the 024. I dunno why but the 305 doesn't speak to me. the 024 has a sort of signature and vintage look or somehow it just attracts me.

may I know how much from the grey dealers for the 024 ? thanks ah

Pam 24 is discontinued if I am not wrong. So pre-owed is the only way I think , though I have not seen one lately on swx trading pit. You interested in pre-owned?

I know what you mean the 024 has this vintage frogman helmet look

 

[Vanilla Way]

If you like bronze and patina, and got $20k+ lying around you can get the much coveted and rare 382 the "Bronzo". It's the 305 but in bronze, therefore heavier too.

Worn by each of the members in Expendables 2

Azrielsc's 389 will be featured in Expendables 3.

Expendables is the most testosterone loaded movie in my list of watched films

 

[yattokame]

Pam 24 is discontinued if I am not wrong. So pre-owed is the only way I think , though I have not seen one lately on swx trading pit. You interested in pre-owned?

I know what you mean the 024 has this vintage frogman helmet look

errrr I don't mind if the condition is good and the price is right.

hey no problem I will look out for it after 2 weeks. really need to cool off a bit first.

YES!!! it's got that look!

 

[Thai_Rak_Thai]

Given a choice, will you guys go for a speedmaster professional "moonwatch" 3570.50, the more original choice, however it has a hesalite crystal (scratch magnet?) and a solid caseback (can't see movement.. I know of some people who really needs a see through caseback for an automatic/manual movement); or the newer 3573.50, which has a sapphire crystal (scratch resist ftw ) and a see through caseback for the drool movement~

just curious to see if you guys will go for the one closest to the original, or just grab the one that u like the best, irregardless of it being not as close to the original moonwatch

I had the same dilemma...researched so much. My advice...just buy what you like my friend

if you really must...get both

 

[sharkapl]

got home saw 2 packages on my table

tool i gotten from zulunato, comes with spare big and small forks too

had no problem taking out the spring bar but had problems putting it back
after fooling around and a few virgin scratches finally put it in

need to season the leather now, i am using the last hole of the strap man heng just nice

 

[a562140]

Given a choice, will you guys go for a speedmaster professional "moonwatch" 3570.50, the more original choice, however it has a hesalite crystal (scratch magnet?) and a solid caseback (can't see movement.. I know of some people who really needs a see through caseback for an automatic/manual movement); or the newer 3573.50, which has a sapphire crystal (scratch resist ftw ) and a see through caseback for the drool movement~

just curious to see if you guys will go for the one closest to the original, or just grab the one that u like the best, irregardless of it being not as close to the original moonwatch

i would choose the original 3570.50 and buy a display caseback. i can live with the hesalite crystal. easily 5 min polish job or cheap enough to just change it. but i wouldn't buy new from boutique.

 

[pwillie]

Given a choice, will you guys go for a speedmaster professional "moonwatch" 3570.50, the more original choice, however it has a hesalite crystal (scratch magnet?) and a solid caseback (can't see movement.. I know of some people who really needs a see through caseback for an automatic/manual movement); or the newer 3573.50, which has a sapphire crystal (scratch resist ftw ) and a see through caseback for the drool movement~

just curious to see if you guys will go for the one closest to the original, or just grab the one that u like the best, irregardless of it being not as close to the original moonwatch

Hesalite ftw... my 3572 is finally coming back...

 

[yattokame]

Peek-a-boo!!!

 

[sharkapl]

wa the seikos, shining bright like a diamond

 

[gaoxing84]

Made of bronze? Omg. Hahaha. Anyway. I super into pam 24. Haha this is the one that got me into pam the very first time but too ex to buy now. Haha. Next one! Haha yatto can hoot first!

 

[a562140]

looks like you have room for more

 

[yattokame]

looks like you have room for more

yeah these are those with lume..... gathered them just to take the lume shot.

 

[i_got_a_question_to_ask]

Where in SG can find Hamilton navy pioneer?

Or poison me with a marine chronometer please

 

[Paladium]

Given a choice, will you guys go for a speedmaster professional "moonwatch" 3570.50, the more original choice, however it has a hesalite crystal (scratch magnet?) and a solid caseback (can't see movement.. I know of some people who really needs a see through caseback for an automatic/manual movement); or the newer 3573.50, which has a sapphire crystal (scratch resist ftw ) and a see through caseback for the drool movement~

just curious to see if you guys will go for the one closest to the original, or just grab the one that u like the best, irregardless of it being not as close to the original moonwatch

Nothing beats original.

anyone know where to replace a watch strap for a nato strap?

Gnomon watches.

Where in SG can find Hamilton navy pioneer?

Or poison me with a marine chronometer please

Hamilton ADs. Try Stowa and Steinhart as alternatives.

 

[UnDeaDAfk]

Pam 372. base and big plus plexiglass my fav 2nd is 422~

 

[Henabi]

S-N-A-P !

A monaco heuer... a true gem