Thinking of new watch - thought /advice please.

[wadsy]

I'm thinking of treating myself to a new watch. I currently have the brace below...



I'm considering a Sinn 656, 756 or 356 (is the crystal one worth the extra?) Also a Damasko 36. I had also considered a Tag Carrera or Omega Speedmaster or Seamaster, but think I prefer the looks of the Sinn or Damasko.

I would consider secondhand if worthwhile, like the very tempting anonimo cronoscopio I've seen.

You can see the sort of aesthetic I'm after and budget (up to 1200, less better) It needs to be everyday use robust. So thoughts please.

Cheers

[andy tims]

Your budget won't stretch to a new Speedmaster in any event, but my usual advice is defo to try to buy Pre-owned - generally from TZ-UK.

All the watches you list are very nice.

Nice looking pair of Fortis BTW

Edited by andy tims on Thursday 12th February 22:22

[paultje]

You could save some money on one of these......(it has the same movement as the Sinns)..

[Maxf]

andy tims said:

Your budget won't stretch to a new Speedmaster in any event, but my usual advice is defo to try to buy Pre-owned - generally from TZ-UK.

I've bought a few second hand watches but TZ has always put me off to be honest. Not being able to post in the FS board until you have posted 50 times in the normal boards, when all you want to do is buy a watch is a bit of a pain. There also seems to be a bit of an elitist undercurrent - perhaps I don't mean elitist - but definitely a 'get orf moi laaand' feeling.

Sorry for the OT.

[andy tims]

Maxf said:

I've bought a few second hand watches but TZ has always put me off to be honest. Not being able to post in the FS board until you have posted 50 times in the normal boards, when all you want to do is buy a watch is a bit of a pain.

The 50 post rule doesn't stop you buying a watch. You can send the seller a PM. The 50 post rule is was only recently intoduced to stop people just using it as a free selling resource w/o making any sort of contribution to the community.

Maxf said:

There also seems to be a bit of an elitist undercurrent - perhaps I don't mean elitist - but definitely a 'get orf moi laaand' feeling.

Sorry for the OT.

Sorry you felt that, but like most things, if you put a bit of effort in.....

[ShadownINja]

Maxf said:

andy tims said:

Your budget won't stretch to a new Speedmaster in any event, but my usual advice is defo to try to buy Pre-owned - generally from TZ-UK.

I've bought a few second hand watches but TZ has always put me off to be honest. Not being able to post in the FS board until you have posted 50 times in the normal boards, when all you want to do is buy a watch is a bit of a pain. There also seems to be a bit of an elitist undercurrent - perhaps I don't mean elitist - but definitely a 'get orf moi laaand' feeling.

Sorry for the OT.

I've just had a very warm welcome on that site. I must have caught them at a good time. Or they're softening me up for the kill.

[A4TC]

IMO the 50 post rule is a good one, it encourages alot of activity to the forums even if it is just a quick welcome or complement to some guys watch.

[wadsy]

7 replies and 2 about my question!!

[ShadownINja]

wadsy said:

7 replies and 2 about my question!!

Sorry, I'd go with the one that stirs your heart the most. The one that makes you go "Oooh!". For me it's an unfussy Sinn.

[wadsy]

ShadownINja said:

wadsy said:

7 replies and 2 about my question!!

Sorry, I'd go with the one that stirs your heart the most. The one that makes you go "Oooh!". For me it's an unfussy Sinn.

That's more like it - cheers

[Slagathore]

Sinn 203 Jubilee Limited Edition – 450 Pieces


That caught my eye the other day!! Launched in 2006, but he still has some for sale? maybe not very succesful, but definitely a nice looking watch!

That or the Damasko! Be quick if you decide on the Damasko! As said in the other thread, they are hard to come by, and Timefactors have only 1 or 2 in by the sounds of it

[paultje]

I'm trying to be helpful, honest.....and save you some money at the same time! Next suggestion....




Stowa Airman auto/date. ETA 2824-2. 530 euros, plus postage etc....

[wadsy]

paultje said:

I'm trying to be helpful, honest.....and save you some money at the same time! Next suggestion....




Stowa Airman auto/date. ETA 2824-2. 530 euros, plus postage etc....

Thanks very much for your help, it is appreciated

I think I prefer the looks of this though...



Image taken from review on TZ by Omegary.

[wadsy]

Mind you, they're not too dis-similar so worth more of a look!

Any good places to view/prices on-line?

cheers

Edited by wadsy on Friday 13th February 00:39

[paultje]

Try this...

http://stowa.de/shop/cgi-bin/lshop.cgi?action=shop...

[wadsy]

paultje said:

Try this...

http://stowa.de/shop/cgi-bin/lshop.cgi?action=shop...

Thanks

[Maxf]

wadsy said:

7 replies and 2 about my question!!

Buy a speedmaster

HTH

[wadsy]

Quinny said:

I just got this, Which is nice

But, for it to feel special its probably to similar to your Fortis Chrono

I know its probably a bit of a cliche, but that doesn't detract from a fine watch, but how about somthing like a Planet Ocean or one of the other Divers watches

It is nice, but maybe too similar to what I have, which is why I was looking at something like the Damasko 36 etc.

The Planet oceans look nice too, but I think they're more than what I'd 'hoped' to spend and again similar to my existing watches.

Edited by wadsy on Friday 13th February 11:49

[wadsy]

Quinny said:

Ok,

Its just that you said you'ed look at SH, and your budget was £1200 ish.

I just managed to get a mint PO for a fair bit less than that

Ah, ok, so there are bargains out there. Do you just have to keep your eye out or are there good places to look?

Cheers

[ShadownINja]

www.tz-uk.com.