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Jesse Jaymes
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It seems I am looking for Unobtainium in a Zelos Swordfish 42mm bronze. Everything is sold out. Nothing on Chrono or Recon. My options? Simply wait n surf?
Wow. ThanksI just use the clock on my phone.
I do them for peace of mind every 10 to 15 years. Have yet to have the Omega store or Omega proper say there was a real problem. Daily wore a Seamaster for 20 years that just got a recent service. Nothing to be worried about.Tune-up service on the Omega Seamaster (which I push to every 4 or 5 years) is now $500-$700. Just keep that in mind for budget purposes.
That and my pocket watch. I hate jewelry. no watch, no rings, fingers, nose, ears, lips, tongue or eyebrows.I just use the clock on my phone.
Man, what automatics are you all talking about because the higher end ones do not loose that much time, over a year.If you‘re wanting an automatic decide on whether you want dual capability for winding the watch as well. Some movements, like the 7s26 in the Seiko skx007 only allows for movement to wind the watch. You cannot hand wind by turning the crown. Where as others, such as the ETA 2836-2 movement can be wound both ways. Automatics are definitely not set it and forget it watches. They require attention if not worn everyday. And as Wyobohunter stated they have a hard time being accurate. Gaining or losing minutes throughout several days.
Thanks. I'm pretty sure dad only wore it with his tux, and on those occasions knowing where the bar is was more important than knowing what time it is.I personally wouldn’t buy a watch that has a blank face but I must say, that is a classy time piece.
Didn’t know about this chrono24 circle of hell that I can’t get out of. You sir, should be flogged. Someone come get me!Missed your part about bronze watches. There are a few excellent options:
The Bronze King is the Tudor Black Bay Bronze (I have this watch and LOVE it)... it is a big watch at 43mm. https://www.chrono24.com/tudor/blac...e&query=Tudor+Black+Bay+Bronze&goal_suggest=1
The Bronze Prince is Glycine: https://www.chrono24.com/glycine/bronze--cm18.htm
And Christopher Ward just released some new Bronze options: https://www.christopherward.com/int/new-watches?prefn1=WCaseMaterial&prefv1=Bronze&start=0&sz=12 <---the trident second hand is very cool
Still here. Been three or four days. I’ve lost track.chrono24 is a great place to lose about 3 hours of time.......
That might be your best bet. Seems like when I am looking for a specific watch, it is never available and as soon as I move on to something else, one will pop up for sale. I think you picked a fun watch and if the wait gets to be too long, there are a handful of boutiquey (not sure if a real word) companies that have made nice looking bronze divers over the past couple of years.It seems I am looking for Unobtainium in a Zelos Swordfish 42mm bronze. Everything is sold out. Nothing on Chrono or Recon. My options? Simply wait n surf?
ZelosI'm 50. Don't have a watch. Guess I do...Wife gifted me her Garmin Fenix something when she upgraded. But I'd like a real watch. For sure have a budget. Probably top top is $700. $500 more realistic.
I am a knife nerd. It would take me YEARS to dive into watches. More nerdy than Nife Nerds. I like custom scales. And am OCD about my shit matching. Yes...embarassing. But that's where I am finding myself at retirement age.
I want a heavy, robust watch that looks decent but can take every day wear and tear. In a short invesigation I've already learned it's not a watch band, it's a "bracelet". And I am floored there is so much nomenclature around a F'ing watch. Lugs, Bracelets, geeeesh. I'd love a bronze watch with bronze bracelet. But a subdued stainless, Ti or whatever...who knows. Bigger is better. XL hands and large wrist. Seeing that maybe 42mm is where I would end up? Not looking for LumberSexual, Metro svelt watch
Where it's made is a huge deal. Anti China. Anyone but China.
Since I have a budget, where do I even begin?