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The "what watch are you day dreaming about now" thread

Posted: Fri Dec 05, 2014 5:55 pm
by watchstudent
I just thought this might be a good idea. People can put what watches they are dreaming about/researching etc. because I don't know about you lot but I have a different at least every week!

So to kick off, a really rare watch, i am not sure i have seen one on this forum :silent: but it is the hot favourite to be my next watch. Not sure if you've heard of it:

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also just found an article on Hodinkee about a watch John Mayer bought a special limited edition Tiffany dial Patek. I know I would have great fun if i struck oil with seeking out rare watches like this.

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Re: The "what watch are you day dreaming about now" thread

Posted: Fri Dec 05, 2014 6:39 pm
by downer
I stlll have an unscratched itch for the blue 41.5mm Aqua Terra (the recently superseded model)...

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I almost chose this instead of my last acquisition (the Pelagos), and to be honest, more than a small part of me wishes I'd gone for the AT first. Oh well, I'll either have to save up (again) or sell something else (again). :)

Re: The "what watch are you day dreaming about now" thread

Posted: Fri Dec 05, 2014 7:13 pm
by watchstudent
Are you ever tempted by Explorer 1, Oyster Perpetuals or Datejusts in the same genre?

Re: The "what watch are you day dreaming about now" thread

Posted: Fri Dec 05, 2014 7:14 pm
by atnits
Last week's obsessions:

Vintage Rolex Air king, and Explorer 2, polar, older model.

This week:

nothing! :shock:

Re: The "what watch are you day dreaming about now" thread

Posted: Fri Dec 05, 2014 7:21 pm
by downer
watchstudent wrote:Are you ever tempted by Explorer 1, Oyster Perpetuals or Datejusts in the same genre?
Somewhat. I like the Explorer and the blue DJ with flat bezel, but I've never been sufficiently tempted to seriously consider buying one. So far.

Re: The "what watch are you day dreaming about now" thread

Posted: Fri Dec 05, 2014 7:23 pm
by watchstudent
downer wrote:
watchstudent wrote:Are you ever tempted by Explorer 1, Oyster Perpetuals or Datejusts in the same genre?
Somewhat. I like the Explorer and the blue DJ with flat bezel, but I've never been sufficiently tempted to seriously consider buying one. So far.
Would certainly put your recent transition to smaller watches to the test, i think the 36mm Rolexes have a lovely balance though. And their blue sunburst dials are beautiful, maybe not as interesting as the ATs though

Re: The "what watch are you day dreaming about now" thread

Posted: Fri Dec 05, 2014 11:33 pm
by DanV
For me its the same watch as downer, but the 38.5mm version. Or a speedy pro. Will get one of them next year, probably the AT if budget will stretch.


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Re: The "what watch are you day dreaming about now" thread

Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2014 1:01 am
by Kip

Re: The "what watch are you day dreaming about now" thread

Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2014 4:48 am
by Dancematt
Kip wrote:DeBthune DB16 =P~
Word.

Re: The "what watch are you day dreaming about now" thread

Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2014 11:54 am
by Bahnstormer_vRS
I happened to look at Page & Cooper's new website on Thursday, as I quite like the thought of a Marathon Jumbo Diver (46.6mm case), and saw that Jonathan has the price @ £460 which is lower than I remember; I'm sure it used to be nearer to £600.

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I've been thinking about one of these fairly massive watches for some time and I could probably just about fund one (at this price) if I sold my three Obris Morgans.

Day dream or reality?

Guy

Re: The "what watch are you day dreaming about now" thread

Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2014 12:12 pm
by Berkshire
Reality.

Re: The

Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2014 12:19 pm
by andyg
Bahnstormer_vRS wrote:I happened to look at Page & Cooper's new website on Thursday, as I quite like the thought of a Marathon Jumbo Diver (46.6mm case), and saw that Jonathan has the price @ £460 which is lower than I remember; I'm sure it used to be nearer to £600.

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I've been thinking about one of these fairly massive watches for some time and I could probably just about fund one (at this price) if I sold my three Obris Morgans.

Day dream or reality?

Guy
Remember P&C post prices without VAT.

Jonathan is a good guy, but his pricing strategy is pretty much in line with the rest.

Re: The

Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2014 12:37 pm
by Bahnstormer_vRS
andyg wrote:
Bahnstormer_vRS wrote:I happened to look at Page & Cooper's new website on Thursday, as I quite like the thought of a Marathon Jumbo Diver (46.6mm case), and saw that Jonathan has the price @ £460 which is lower than I remember; I'm sure it used to be nearer to £600.

I've been thinking about one of these fairly massive watches for some time and I could probably just about fund one (at this price) if I sold my three Obris Morgans.

Day dream or reality?

Guy
Remember P&C post prices without VAT.

Jonathan is a good guy, but his pricing strategy is pretty much in line with the rest.
Good point; he used to. New website lists non-EU and inc. VAT. £460 is inc. VAT.

Done a bit more research and his price reduction seems to be in line with the main (Canadian) Marathon website having 20% off on the Jumbo Diver.

Very tempting.

Guy

Re: The "what watch are you day dreaming about now" thread

Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2014 12:38 pm
by Bahnstormer_vRS
Berkshire wrote:Reality.
Hmm. . . .

Guy

Re: The "what watch are you day dreaming about now" thread

Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2014 1:43 pm
by watchstudent
This picture on TRF got me into thinking the Hulk may be a beauty. I think it is probably one that needs to be seen in the flesh.

I am sure he won't mind me spreading the love:

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