Thoughts for first automatic chronograph
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Re: Thoughts for first automatic chronograph
After my recent Tropik SS, I have decided against getting any more divers, or even diver-y watches in the future. The Hamilton Pan Europ 3-hander is out (also I have a blue C60). I have also decided against both the Stowas above. As of now, I have the funds and am revisiting the Steinhart Nav B Chrono II (but not enough for the Sinn 103) that I originally wrote about in the first post and it is tempting (the exchange rate is also favorable for me now a days). There are a couple of things I really like with the Steinhart which the Sinn doesn't have - displayback (decorated), bgw9 lume and the presence of all the arabic numbers (the 6 and 9 are particularly well done). think I may take a punt with the size, I have been trying my 44mm Red Line and like the fit, however, being a quartz chrono it is much thinner than the Steinhart will be. I have thought a lot about this and I think I may vote with my wallet on this one, I am not yet comfortable spending 2k on a single watch - I would rather have 3 watches of 700 each.
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Re: Thoughts for first automatic chronograph
I'd have the Steinhart. It's a beautiful piece, especially with those blued hands. Some great photos in the non-CW thread on here.
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Its all coming to a close. One of these two has to be picked.
Sinn 356 Flieger Acrylic bracelet (USD 1.5k used)
Stowa 1938 Chrono Black blackbrown crocostrap(USD 2k new)
Sinn 356 Flieger Acrylic bracelet (USD 1.5k used)
Stowa 1938 Chrono Black blackbrown crocostrap(USD 2k new)
Re: Thoughts for first automatic chronograph
If you like the Sinn 103 but don't want to spend the money on the Sinn then check these out
http://www.chronotime.ch/7201/48801.html
I found myself in the same situation and I'm impressed with my Mirage III.
Hope this helps [SMILING FACE WITH OPEN MOUTH]
http://www.chronotime.ch/7201/48801.html
I found myself in the same situation and I'm impressed with my Mirage III.
Hope this helps [SMILING FACE WITH OPEN MOUTH]
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Re: Thoughts for first automatic chronograph
Good choice. Share wristies when it comes in.blowfish89 wrote:DoneAifo wrote:Stowa +1
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I wrote about this in the other thread but this one needs an update -
I decided against the Stowa 1938 and canceled my order. I did not like the tall case or the wide polished bezel and always had my doubts if it was too dressy for me. I did like the symmetry and the proportions on that though. Since it was a big purchase and I'm not able to see one to judge for myself I decided against it. I am putting the funds for future use. And my search is still on, but since I also bought a handful of other watches, I am not keen on getting a mechanical chronograph right away.
I will revisit the Speedmaster and its variations. And I will also ponder on whether to make this a starting point towards a Zenith El Primero tricolor chrono.
I decided against the Stowa 1938 and canceled my order. I did not like the tall case or the wide polished bezel and always had my doubts if it was too dressy for me. I did like the symmetry and the proportions on that though. Since it was a big purchase and I'm not able to see one to judge for myself I decided against it. I am putting the funds for future use. And my search is still on, but since I also bought a handful of other watches, I am not keen on getting a mechanical chronograph right away.
I will revisit the Speedmaster and its variations. And I will also ponder on whether to make this a starting point towards a Zenith El Primero tricolor chrono.
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Re: Thoughts for first automatic chronograph
That's a nice watch Hernan, I particular like the white tipped hands and the lugs. ML don't get much coverage on this forum but they have released some attractive watches recently, the Ponto S for example. Welcome to the forum btw.
Blowfish, you have done something I couldn't, i.e. to pull away from a pre-order after serious second thought, hats off to that! Will continue to follow your journey to the mechanical chronograph, enjoy the hunt.
Blowfish, you have done something I couldn't, i.e. to pull away from a pre-order after serious second thought, hats off to that! Will continue to follow your journey to the mechanical chronograph, enjoy the hunt.
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Re: Thoughts for first automatic chronograph
Thanks. I ran across it while saving up for a Potugese. I have tried on a few IWCs and honestly I think I like the ML more.
Also was looking at the Longines column wheel chrono in the same style.
or in th 1973 Heritage,
Also was looking at the Longines column wheel chrono in the same style.
or in th 1973 Heritage,
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You're not kidding. Beautiful. If only I could blow $2k!tikkathree wrote:Visually that's a beauty. As to spec, I'm not even going to look as the outcome might be painful!gaf1958 wrote:Late to the party here, but from your description it sounds like a Junghans Meister Chronoscope could be right up your street... 7750, 40.7mm, acrylic crystal and ooodles of style...
http://www.junghans.de/en/junghans-coll ... etail.html
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Yeah, the Stowa was a relatively big cost for me (about as much as my monthly university stipend) and I wanted to be very sure. I have a G. Gerlach Lux-Sport which has a polished, though not too wide bezel, and a tall case at 14+ mm and I do not like the shape of it. I have bought many other watches when I wasn't too sure (for e.g. yellow Mako, VSA, the recent Halios Tropik SS) that I could have done without, but they have been much cheaper, and I know that in case I need to sell them, I can do so easily with minimal loss.Aifo wrote:Blowfish, you have done something I couldn't, i.e. to pull away from a pre-order after serious second thought, hats off to that! Will continue to follow your journey to the mechanical chronograph, enjoy the hunt.
I will take my time on this one. I did come very close to buying a nearly new Sinn 356 for 25-30% off retail but held back. I'm also looking forward to the release of the new Junghans Chronoscope in anthracite/grey color. Since I had a recent affordable buying spree, I would like to cut back and go for just one or two very nice watches in the future.
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Another one into the mix. I do want a Hamilton someday, I just hope they fix the date window in a new version this year.
Hamilton Khaki Pilot Pioneer Chrono
http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/a-week-on- ... hronograph
http://wornandwound.com/2013/10/09/hami ... er-review/
How does this Hamilton (street price ~1300 USD) compare against the Steinhart Nav B Chrono II (~900 USD), and against the Sinn 103/356 (~2k USD) ?
Hamilton Khaki Pilot Pioneer Chrono
http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/a-week-on- ... hronograph
http://wornandwound.com/2013/10/09/hami ... er-review/
How does this Hamilton (street price ~1300 USD) compare against the Steinhart Nav B Chrono II (~900 USD), and against the Sinn 103/356 (~2k USD) ?
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Re: Thoughts for first automatic chronograph
I am revising my criteria to a must have displayback (since this is my first Valjoux) and I would like to see the wobble. Also reducing my budget to under 1300 after the Halios purchase. So the Sinns are out - there is a 103 on ebay with bracelet for about $1200 but it is 9 years old with unknown servicing history and loses 10-13 secs per day.
Update on the above - there is a little confusion but I see that Hamilton has the current version (atleast of the beige dial version) with mixed polished/brushed finish instead of the sandblasted finish above - so the watch in consideration would be this - I quite like it though the date window is definitely weird. However, I always prefer having the date to a no date because I use the date function almost everyday. And my last two watches have had date windows at 4.5 o clock
Local Hamilton AD doesn't have one for me to see though, but they can order it at a really good price about 40% off retail, bringing it to under $1200 (excl. tax). Also the Steinhart Nav B Chrono II is quite tempting with the current rates at about $900 (incl. everything).
Pic from first page of google - I see that its taken by downer on tz-uk
Also, Worn&Wound reports there is a new Hamilton Nav Pioneer Chrono coming out this year.
Update on the above - there is a little confusion but I see that Hamilton has the current version (atleast of the beige dial version) with mixed polished/brushed finish instead of the sandblasted finish above - so the watch in consideration would be this - I quite like it though the date window is definitely weird. However, I always prefer having the date to a no date because I use the date function almost everyday. And my last two watches have had date windows at 4.5 o clock
Local Hamilton AD doesn't have one for me to see though, but they can order it at a really good price about 40% off retail, bringing it to under $1200 (excl. tax). Also the Steinhart Nav B Chrono II is quite tempting with the current rates at about $900 (incl. everything).
Pic from first page of google - I see that its taken by downer on tz-uk
Also, Worn&Wound reports there is a new Hamilton Nav Pioneer Chrono coming out this year.
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