The Watch Thread - Part 3

[patryn33]

JW is an AD in the past not sure if they are still AD.
Otherwise nomos is avail only online

 

[dmitri]

Ah, the 243! Nice but for me, personally, I would choose a Pam without the cyclops date.

As for the 389's size, I believe it is the height that makes the watch easier to pull off on a smaller wrist. Mine's a 6.25" wrist and I was surprised that I still could wear a 47mm 1950 Luminor. I didn't feel so comfortable with a 372 (47mm) because it was on the classic Luminor case.

Cheers!

The other contributing factor could well be the wide bezel.

UTS is great! Have you tried Greg Stevens or Shane Delaurian?

Delaurian straps are really nothing like I've seen. It's the France-based guy right?

 

[boysdontcryy]

JW also does good watch servicing, but they take a heck of a long time to do anything. Have been waiting for the past 5 months for my Cartier watch.

JW is an AD in the past not sure if they are still AD.
Otherwise nomos is avail only online

 

[dreamer_toons]

my Sinn 556A:

bought a couple of months back and swapped the band for a hirsch liberty. unfortunately there's already been some scratches on the AR coating. not too particular though. would recommend this for anyone looking for a daily beater.

Been thinking of replacing my band. where you get yours changed and the price?

 

[chromehead]

Any nomos owners here? Hodinkee got a positive review of the Orion, classic... Prefer this over the visodate (same style).
A Week On The Wrist: The Nomos Orion — HODINKEE - Wristwatch News, Reviews, & Original Stories

different price range la hahaha how to compare

this gold indices and blue hands is most chio liao, the next most chio imo is the blue sunburst Nomos Orion Solar

 

[flame2000]

JW also does good watch servicing, but they take a heck of a long time to do anything. Have been waiting for the past 5 months for my Cartier watch.

I think 5 months is way too long to wait. If u wait another month and its half a year to service a watch....jeesh!
I probably won't go JW if I ever need to service my watches.

 

[boysdontcryy]

Tell me about it. If I don't have substitute watches to wear, I'd be fuming.

I think 5 months is way too long to wait. If u wait another month and its half a year to service a watch....jeesh!
I probably won't go JW if I ever need to service my watches.

 

[boysdontcryy]

Which other reputable third-party service centers should one consider when deciding whom to visit to have one's watch serviced?

 

[socketer]

Which other reputable third-party service centers should one consider when deciding whom to visit to have one's watch serviced?

Top hour for me!

 

[Azrielsc]

The other contributing factor could well be the wide bezel.

Delaurian straps are really nothing like I've seen. It's the France-based guy right?

He's from the UK and here's his website: The Innovative World of Delaurian

But I believe you are right too, I think he stays in France.

Really something different! Pricing will be out of this world to, I presume!

 

[boysdontcryy]

Top hour for me!

Thanks. Interested in hearing more!

 

[socketer]

Other than hirsch, where do you guys shop for dress watch straps?

 

[boysdontcryy]

Hirsch is pretty good, for a reasonable price. Trawling the bay for vintage croc straps might yield positive outcomes -- if you're interested in exotic skins.

Other than hirsch, where do you guys shop for dress watch straps?

 

[socketer]

different price range la hahaha how to compare

this gold indices and blue hands is most chio liao, the next most chio imo is the blue sunburst Nomos Orion Solar

Just saw one in real life, the one with date at 38mm. Couldn't resist it and whooted... Around s$2xxx after vat refund, I'm like their last customer of the week

 

[socketer]

Visodate is around s$550 after vat rebate, as of now at 1 eur = 1.7 sgd, can be cheaper if you buy more stuffs to qualify for higher tiered vat rebate in germany

 

[ralliart12]

Is the Brightime branch at Lucky Plaza a reputable place to shop at? Is there anyway I can verify that my purchase is a brand-new piece? Btw, is there something (negative) about "agent warranty"? That term was kept repeated to me while I was browsing at the watch shop, e.g. is there "non-agent warranty"?

 

[socketer]

Agent warranty means parallel import?

 

[ralliart12]

Agent warranty means parallel import?

Is it? Is that what others call "grey market"?

Anyway, it's bad right?

 

[Milo-Dino]

Is it? Is that what others call "grey market"?

Anyway, it's bad right?

it simply means shop warranty lor.....

 

[noobzpro]

hmmm amazingly no one here has gotten the new gmt yet?? already receive price and even immediate stock from my lobang if i wan....