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I like this a lot but I’m not a fan of the “Hamilton” or the day/date markings otherwise I would have bought it already.Citizen, Seiko, Laco, Steinhart all have Type B Flieger variations in the $100-$600 range. This Hamilton has a good solution to the stubby hour hand problem.
Some Aviators can get pretty big. They tend to wear big as well because they lie flat on the wrist and the bezel is thin. I couldn't pull off a 45mm case. Much respect if you can.
i'm a budget watch guy in my heart. there are some fun options out there if you are, again, trying to have fun and not spend a fortune. for example, Todd Snyder is doing a re-issue of some classic Timex pieces like Marlin which is a mechanical. Timex isn't a name, I know, but it's a solid re-issue of a classic that is a beauty. Ir's solid value, imo, if you're looking for an everyday piece for the new job. Orient is chock full of nice pieces, too, that are well built and handsome. Like the Bambino version with the small seconds hand.I went to a watch store today to have a look around. Christ there are tons of options.
I wanted to see how big a 40+mm watch felt on my wrist and it was not nearly as big as I perceived it would be given some comments in here.
Pretty much greenlights me to buy that Stowa I have my heart set on.
The collection begins......
I think the shark move is to always buy with a bracelet. You can swap it out for a strap if you like. Buying a branded bracelet separately is expensive and is rarely discounted as much as the original watch purchase.
I have a Baum et Mercier with a leather band so I am looking for something with a bracelet. I hate wearing it when it is hot out.
I'm glad Omega has brought back that Pierce Brosnan era look for the Seamaster. I like that style more than the Planet Ocean.Also the most expensive
Depends really. Long Island Watches is good customer service and decent prices for most watches. Specialty brands, maybe, I go to Watchbuys.com . They do a roadshow every year and show off their collection for prospective buyers. Lots of exclusives come with them like Sinn, Nomos and a few other German brands. Really nice, respectable crew.
I bought most of mine used from various Internet watch nerd forums, some from Asian eBay dealers. Never any from a brick and mortar jeweler.
Reddit is good for that too. Watchrecon is a good site for searching.
i agree. i want to know how the size fits my wrist, and it's weight.
I like those bracelets; it's such a signature design. It seems like Tag is going away from that style.
ah crap. i like the style you ordered.
They're going to replace it. It's very fast shipping and free returns. Customer service from both Jomashop and Tissot was very responsive. Neither seemed all that surprised that I received a broken watch, which is a little disconcerting.
I wouldn't look too far into that. I work in the jewelry and watch industry and the reasons why manufacturers and dealers offer warranties is because they know that there is always a rate of error even with really good quality control. I've seen brand new watches from Hublot, AP, Rolex and pretty much every high end brand that you can think of--that legit were not working while still wrapped in factory plastic. A new watch not working is not like a one in a million occurrence where the person that sold you the watch or the manufacturer are going to "act surprised" or "fight you on it". They are going to tell you to bring it (or send it in your case) back so that they can make things right for you. I personally own a few Tissot watches and my experience with them has been very positive.
The answer to this question will vary based on the type of buyer/collector you are. If you are an experienced collector and know what you are looking for--and really know the ins and out of the product that you are looking to buy--taking a risk and buying from the internet might be a good option. Most experienced collectors have a trusted watchmaker that they know that they can use to authenticate/quality control/verify any concerns that they might have buying a watch online. For a novice collector---or for somebody just getting their feet wet that don't know exactly what they want--I absolutely do think that brick and mortar shopping makes better sense. If you buy a watch at a local brick and mortar store--you are not only buying the watch--for the most part--you are also buying into a customer service experience. For example--if somebody buys a high end watch from our shop--I will clean and ultrasonic the bracelet of the watch for them at no charge for the lifetime of their ownership of the watch. If they ever need the bracelet adjusted (if they need me to add their links back or or take more out.etc)--I don't charge for that. I also give customers discounts for servicing/batteries/pressure tests/water resistance maintenance on watches that have been purchased for us. So yes--while maybe purchasing brick and mortar might cost somebody a little more upfront--by the time you value the customer service you are receiving over your lifetime--it probably saves you money. Keep in mind--if you buy a pre-owned watch from a collector online--or from ebay--you are getting zero customer service with that purchase. Customer service does carry some value to many.
Thank you for your continued input in this thread. Where are you located? Good and fair customer service like you provide shows that you honestly care and that you are trustworthy.
From where? Is the model number 5 digits or 6 digits?
So that probably isn’t a great price. I am a newb here just looking for a nice watch to wear and eventually pass down. I really don’t want to spend more than $5k, but I really like the Explorer II with the white face, so would payup a bit if it was a good deal.
Thank you for the kind words. I'm glad that you find my jewelry/watch posts helpful. The world of jewelry/watches can be very intimidating for a lot of people so I like to take some of that fear out through educating consumers and being as helpful as possible. The shop that I manage is in the Orange County area in Southern California. I prefer not to be any more specific than that as I don't want to come across as pimping my business on somebody else's platform. However--if anybody has any specific jewelry/watch questions or concerns -feel free to PM me and I'd be happy to help.
How much does servicing old pieces cost? Looking into getting an birth year Rolex ('85), but if it's not recommend could get a little younger.
Depends on the model, but you don't want to cut corners here. Ballpark probably $700-$1,200. For a simple watch like a DJ or Sub, prob on the lower end. The more complications, the higher the price.
I buy and sell fairly frequently as I grow tired of things quickly, it's a problem. Nonetheless, I'm good at spotting deals and always have my eyes open - I'll shoot you a PM should a nicely priced white Explorer II cross my path.So that probably isn’t a great price. I am a newb here just looking for a nice watch to wear and eventually pass down. I really don’t want to spend more than $5k, but I really like the Explorer II with the white face, so would payup a bit if it was a good deal.
Rolex official recommendation is every 5 years, but that is bull####, IMO. I'll only service a watch when it stops functioning as it should, and that could be 10-15 years if you're lucky.
How often are you supposed to service them?