The Watch Thread - Part 7

[a562140]

Sorry I didn't make myself clear or I used the wrong terminology.

But what I meant by re-issue is that e Heuer racing watches was made famous by Heuer and not TAG. TAG is just re-issuing them now to hop on the original Heuer brand.

As for Omega, Im not knowledgable on the movement part. You may be right that the calibre now is not the movement calibre that went on the moon. But you can't deny that the moonwatch is wholly designed by Omega.

TAG was just lucky they bought over Heuer brand.

Ditto Omega.

And like Heuer, Omega was lucky that they were assimilated during the quartz crisis into SIHH first, and continuing along an arduos journey that culminated in being owned by the Swatch Group, and saved initially by Swatch's ETA group.

So at the heart of it, Omega is the same as Heuer. A company whose owners and watchmaking machinery has been replaced by that of a larger group with financial muscle. This is where brands like Rolex, PP and AP shine .... a continuity of watchmaking tradition unbroken through time.

But I see your point about the Tag's role with Heuer. Being a marketing man myself i see it as a branding problem, and agree that should have left "Heuer" as it is from day one. Like how SIHH and Swatch didn't add their branding to Speedmasters (God forbid!).

 

[a562140]

this is a fabulous shot. i am sure you can make decent monies with your photography skills. ever tried one of those stock photo sites?

 

[a562140]

5 days automatic is really a boon to a guy with watches in heavy rotation:

 

[xtwis7]

Superb shot. Sorry to ask again but what gear did you use for this shot?

 

[yattokame]

5 days automatic is really a boon to a guy with watches in heavy rotation:

Hey nicjer

Seems like someone here is also an akb48 fan. LOL

 

[Benedetto13]

Please! Someone enlighten me on this question..

Miyota 8215 and Seiko SII NH35, what's the difference?

These two models, which one should I go for..

1.

2.

Thanks All!

 

[arctuates]

Ditto Omega.

And like Heuer, Omega was lucky that they were assimilated during the quartz crisis into SIHH first, and continuing along an arduos journey that culminated in being owned by the Swatch Group, and saved initially by Swatch's ETA group.

So at the heart of it, Omega is the same as Heuer. A company whose owners and watchmaking machinery has been replaced by that of a larger group with financial muscle. This is where brands like Rolex, PP and AP shine .... a continuity of watchmaking tradition unbroken through time.

But I see your point about the Tag's role with Heuer. Being a marketing man myself i see it as a branding problem, and agree that should have left "Heuer" as it is from day one. Like how SIHH and Swatch didn't add their branding to Speedmasters (God forbid!).

Don't like that leh. I don't have the moolah for a Monaco so have to play Autavias - cal.11s and 12s. These are still from a pre-TAG era...

Agree that the 321 movement is integral to a watch being labelled "moonwatch". Aesthetics was the clincher since astronauts had to feedback regarding useability, dial legibility etc - but the movement had to survive the rigorous NASA testing, of which at the point I think only 2 watches passed (don't know what the other one is).

But its a moot point since there may never be another moon mission...

 

[Beta_Tester]

Saw one of your post, u be in Amsterdam next week?

Yes. I be in Europe for two weeks.

Been asking around. Someone responded by telling me where to buy in England But stuff I want no stocks.

 

[pwillie]

Last snap before going home

 

[Donten]

Please! Someone enlighten me on this question..

Miyota 8215 and Seiko SII NH35, what's the difference?

These two models, which one should I go for..

1.
[imghttp://i.imgur.com/gv866Uhl.jpg[/img]

2.
[imghttp://i.imgur.com/9IUrximm.jpg[/img]

Thanks All!

1, crown guard on 2 ugly. number 3 on 1 is closer to panerai and looks better.

 

[edchys]

Out for a run.

Sent from FUJITSU F-05F using GAGT

 

[cichlid]

Thanks guys! No la, no compete with bro Hisokaka, photography and watches are our common hobbies.

I used the Nikon D700, Tokina 100 macro lens and a SB600 for this shot.

The 2 kings trying to out shine each other! Lai lai lai, more please.

Wow. This is simply fabulous.

this is a fabulous shot. i am sure you can make decent monies with your photography skills. ever tried one of those stock photo sites?

Superb shot. Sorry to ask again but what gear did you use for this shot?

 

[Choo Yao Chuen]

Since its '15' today, decided to wear my Slimline Moonphase. I felt that the look was boring with the blue dial and original blue alligator strap. Hence I switched to a Mahogany Alligator strap for a contrasting look. Looks okie??

Definitely looks better

Good choice!

 

[K3vlar]

Please! Someone enlighten me on this question..

Miyota 8215 and Seiko SII NH35, what's the difference?

These two models, which one should I go for..

1.

2.

Thanks All!

Haha, can I be a smart-arse and say get a Pam?

 

[pwillie]

Ditto Omega.

And like Heuer, Omega was lucky that they were assimilated during the quartz crisis into SIHH first, and continuing along an arduos journey that culminated in being owned by the Swatch Group, and saved initially by Swatch's ETA group.

So at the heart of it, Omega is the same as Heuer. A company whose owners and watchmaking machinery has been replaced by that of a larger group with financial muscle. This is where brands like Rolex, PP and AP shine .... a continuity of watchmaking tradition unbroken through time.

But I see your point about the Tag's role with Heuer. Being a marketing man myself i see it as a branding problem, and agree that should have left "Heuer" as it is from day one. Like how SIHH and Swatch didn't add their branding to Speedmasters (God forbid!).

It's all about the branding, took a short Tag Quartz era to bury the legendary Heuer history.
To be honest, I think the only interesting models are the Monaco/autavia reissue, rest is so meh...
The Jo Siffert reissue is very nice...

 

[Benedetto13]

Haha, can I be a smart-arse and say get a Pam?

Cannot. No $$$

 

[Lurker_13]

His n Hers...

 

[patryn33]

Please! Someone enlighten me on this question..

Miyota 8215 and Seiko SII NH35, what's the difference?

These two models, which one should I go for..

1.

2.

Thanks All!

Miyota vs Seiko

Seiko nh35 hacks and hand wind
http://calibercorner.com/automatic/seiko-caliber-nh35a/
Miyota 8215 does not hack and it auto wind left only.

Seiko nh35 will be better choice

 

[a562140]

It's all about the branding, took a short Tag Quartz era to bury the legendary Heuer history.
To be honest, I think the only interesting models are the Monaco/autavia reissue, rest is so meh...
The Jo Siffert reissue is very nice...

won't be surprised to see Heuer resurrected sans Tag in the future though. any brand manager can see the differential in the pricing to know.

i wonder if Lvmh is waiting for an opportune time to unleash the Heuer again...the potential is always there.

 

[Chronology]

His n Hers...

Spoiler

They look so cute together