Another what watch thread - £3500
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findtomdotcom said:
yeti said:
Madness60 said:
Much as I appreciate the arguments for a Rolex, this is where my money would go!
>splutter<
WHY???
Edited by findtomdotcom on Friday 18th April 13:16
dom9 said:
Where did I say not to look at or post alternatives? The Sub was mentioned, that is presumably his favourite…..
Why his favourite? Could it not be a case of being the only expensive brand he's aware of?Many Rolex buyers haven't the foggiest other brands like Grand Seiko, Glashutte Original, etc exist, and may offer something more desirable than a bog-ordinary, run-of-the-mill, mass-produced piece of horological man jewellery.
Of the other two mentioned, you'll be wearing something that not everyone and their sister has (genuine, fake, or 'homaged'), and which is hand assembled.
Oddly this is exactly the sort of thing a Dornbluth is borne from, and we know how well received and regarded they are on here!
PJ S said:
Why his favourite? Could it not be a case of being the only expensive brand he's aware of?
Many Rolex buyers haven't the foggiest other brands like Grand Seiko, Glashutte Original, etc exist, and may offer something more desirable than a bog-ordinary, run-of-the-mill, mass-produced piece of horological man jewellery.
Of the other two mentioned, you'll be wearing something that not everyone and their sister has (genuine, fake, or 'homaged'), and which is hand assembled.
Oddly this is exactly the sort of thing a Dornbluth is borne from, and we know how well received and regarded they are on here!
Are you on your period?Many Rolex buyers haven't the foggiest other brands like Grand Seiko, Glashutte Original, etc exist, and may offer something more desirable than a bog-ordinary, run-of-the-mill, mass-produced piece of horological man jewellery.
Of the other two mentioned, you'll be wearing something that not everyone and their sister has (genuine, fake, or 'homaged'), and which is hand assembled.
Oddly this is exactly the sort of thing a Dornbluth is borne from, and we know how well received and regarded they are on here!
OP clearly said:
I always promised myself a Rolex Submariner but think i may struggle at this budget to get a good used one with papers etc.
So, he wants a Sub but wasn't sure he could afford one; PROMISED HIMSELF ONE.So, seems reasonable to suggest that if that's what he wants then that's what he should hold out for.
So, again, where was it written that other people shouldn't post alternatives? I was just letting the OP know if that's what he wants, then that's what he should hold out for.
Seriously; I don't understand what's wrong with some of the people in here. It's like they can't read.
Debaser said:
findtomdotcom said:
yeti said:
Madness60 said:
Much as I appreciate the arguments for a Rolex, this is where my money would go!
>splutter<WHY???
Edited by findtomdotcom on Friday 18th April 13:16
From the Bremont website:
Modified calibre 13 1/4” BE-93-2AE automatic chronometer
21 jewels
Glucydur balance
Anachron balance spring
Nivaflex 1 mainspring
28,800 bph
42-hour power reserve
Bremont moulded and skeletonised decorated rotor
C.O.S.C.
But it's not just the moment, as I understand it (and someone more knowledgeable will correct me if I'm wrong), it is set in a faraday cage and designed to withstand ejection from an aircraft (Martin Baker Seat), without losing time...
Incidentally, you can't buy a MBI unless you ejected from an aircraft using a Martin Baker ejection seat.
Oh and one more thing, it's British!!!
Edited by findtomdotcom on Friday 18th April 23:18
dom9 said:
OP clearly said:
I always promised myself a Rolex Submariner but think i may struggle at this budget to get a good used one with papers etc.
So, he wants a Sub but wasn't sure he could afford one; PROMISED HIMSELF ONE.So, seems reasonable to suggest that if that's what he wants then that's what he should hold out for.
And similarly his alternative – Omega.
If the only places you spend looking at watches are the archetypal high street jewellers, then you're going to come away with a very narrow appreciation of what brands exist, and a misguided sense that because O and R are so ubiquitous, that they're the only ones worthy of consideration – which is plain nonsense.
Sadly, since asking the OP hasn't bothered to check his thread and enlighten us as to what research he's done, why he's only mentioned those two, and if he's remotely aware or interested in something that only certain people will appreciate, if they even notice it.
If he wants all the cachet that comes with an O and R, then he's best sticking with them, as everyone will nod sagely (or is it parsley?) at his new wrist adornment, and he won't have to explain that it comes from Germany or Japan, and is hand-produced in limited numbers.
Of course, after all this, he'll probably end up with a TH Carrera for £3K, and think it's the bog's dollocks.
Edited by PJ S on Saturday 19th April 11:44
findtomdotcom said:
From the Bremont website:
Blah blah marketing guff
It's COSC, sure but even Invicta can afford to buy ETA COSC movements these days, they are a few hundred dollars - yeah they spec some nice stuff like Soprod modules for their 7750s but they are nothing special whatsoever and many watches have a faraday cage - they're made of metal right? Blah blah marketing guff
There is a nice shock absorption system though in the MB-1/2, no argument there. Shame you can only get MB-1 after you've ejected, hopefully you wouldn't need it twice so it's wonderfully pointless... But then so are most watches
Bremont are the ULTIMATE in style and marketing over substance at the moment. Good luck to them, it's suckering in plenty
yeti said:
findtomdotcom said:
From the Bremont website:
Blah blah marketing guff
It's COSC, sure but even Invicta can afford to buy ETA COSC movements these days, they are a few hundred dollars - yeah they spec some nice stuff like Soprod modules for their 7750s but they are nothing special whatsoever and many watches have a faraday cage - they're made of metal right? Blah blah marketing guff
There is a nice shock absorption system though in the MB-1/2, no argument there. Shame you can only get MB-1 after you've ejected, hopefully you wouldn't need it twice so it's wonderfully pointless... But then so are most watches
Bremont are the ULTIMATE in style and marketing over substance at the moment. Good luck to them, it's suckering in plenty
findtomdotcom said:
Really? I don't profess to be an expert but why do you say that? Do you have some insider knowledge on Bremount or is that just your considered opinion?
It's my considered opinion. Why would I need 'insider' knowledge of Bremont to know where they get their movements from or see how they push their products? It's there for all to see.
don logan said:
2222 said:
MB2 get's my vote.
I've had a Daytona for nearly ten years, it just sits in the safe now.
Mindful of the date, an appropriate picture is In order
You are the first person that I have heard even mention it so far today!I've had a Daytona for nearly ten years, it just sits in the safe now.
Mindful of the date, an appropriate picture is In order
Happy St Georges Day to you too.
yeti said:
findtomdotcom said:
Really? I don't profess to be an expert but why do you say that? Do you have some insider knowledge on Bremount or is that just your considered opinion?
It's my considered opinion. Why would I need 'insider' knowledge of Bremont to know where they get their movements from or see how they push their products? It's there for all to see.
Edited by findtomdotcom on Wednesday 23 April 12:43
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