BREITLING, ROLEX, TUDOR, OMEGA, anybody into high end watches?

[IPOGT]

WIS’s

What is that?
I haven't decided which model yet, and I really don't need another watch, but my wife would say they were like handbags for me. lol, she may have been correct.

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[Bikeman315]

What is that?
I haven't decided which model yet, and I really don't need another watch, but my wife would say they were like handbags for me. lol, she may have been correct.

WIS
Abbreviation of “watch idiot savant”—a term used by watch nerds to refer to themselves in all kinds of watch forums.

The typical way to determine if somebody is a WIS, is by loudly proclaiming that you are about to buy a <INSERT FASHION BRAND HERE> QUARTZ watch. A real WIS will furiously interrupt you, only to teach you three essential things:
1. <FASHION BRAND> is not a real watch brand. WIS will narrate a 20 minute story of horology and how the only watches actually worth buying are from Switzerland, Germany, or Japan.
2. Only mechanical watches are real watches—screw quartz! If you don't need to routinely adjust the time on your watch, you're not appreciating it's heritage.
3. WIS will advise you to start with a Seiko 5, now that you decided to start collecting watches …
IMHO, Tudor is a more understated choice than Rolex: You won't get envious views from your non-WIS co-workers when you're desk diving wearing a Pelagos.

You need to go here.......
https://forums.watchuseek.com/search.php?searchid=157168029

As far as the GSARS's, presuming your not going to spend the cash on the Valjoux 7750, go with any of the ETA 2824-2's More $$$ but better than the SW200's. See now you know what a WIS is.

And by the way your wife is 100% spot on. Nobody "NEEDS" another watch. Never stopped any of us in the past.

 

[IPOGT]

WIS
Abbreviation of “watch idiot savant”—a term used by watch nerds to refer to themselves in all kinds of watch forums.

The typical way to determine if somebody is a WIS, is by loudly proclaiming that you are about to buy a <INSERT FASHION BRAND HERE> QUARTZ watch. A real WIS will furiously interrupt you, only to teach you three essential things:
1. <FASHION BRAND> is not a real watch brand. WIS will narrate a 20 minute story of horology and how the only watches actually worth buying are from Switzerland, Germany, or Japan.
2. Only mechanical watches are real watches—screw quartz! If you don't need to routinely adjust the time on your watch, you're not appreciating it's heritage.
3. WIS will advise you to start with a Seiko 5, now that you decided to start collecting watches …
IMHO, Tudor is a more understated choice than Rolex: You won't get envious views from your non-WIS co-workers when you're desk diving wearing a Pelagos.

You need to go here.......
https://forums.watchuseek.com/search.php?searchid=157168029

As far as the GSARS's, presuming your not going to spend the cash on the Valjoux 7750, go with any of the ETA 2824-2's More $$$ but better than the SW200's. See now you know what a WIS is.

And by the way your wife is 100% spot on. Nobody "NEEDS" another watch. Never stopped any of us in the past.

Question, from a practical perspective, if the watch is as accurate and reliable as one can expect, then why would anyone pay more because of the movement?

 

[DavidinDurango]

A man with two watches never.knows what time it is.

 

[Bikeman315]

Question, from a practical perspective, if the watch is as accurate and reliable as one can expect, then why would anyone pay more because of the movement?

The word practical is not in the Horology dictionary. If you want the utmost in accuracy buy a quartz Timex or Swatch (really). In terms of mechanical movements, either hand wound or semi-automatic we are talking about precision and sophistication. Here's a couple of good starters for you.

https://www.tourneau.com/watch-education/watch-movements.html


To some us this is a work of art.

 

[IPOGT]

Thank you.

 

[galaxy]

Did anyone catch what watches the Astronauts were wearing for the Space X launch? From the in-cabin video feed, you could clearly make out they were wearing watches on the exterior of the suit. My best guess would be Omega, just cuz.

 

[IPOGT]

I wouldn't worry about it. Those people are in space.

 

[Bikeman315]

Did anyone catch what watches the Astronauts were wearing for the Space X launch? From the in-cabin video feed, you could clearly make out they were wearing watches on the exterior of the suit. My best guess would be Omega, just cuz.

Great guess. You want to give me some lottery numbers now.

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/o...-falcon-9-with-the-crew-dragon-watch-spotting

 

[galaxy]

Great guess. You want to give me some lottery numbers now.

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/o...-falcon-9-with-the-crew-dragon-watch-spotting

Aahhh, good find. I also couldn’t tell from any footage during the launch if Hurley was also wearing one. They only mentioned Behnken.

And I wouldn’t buy lottery tickets off this one call. Just playing the odds with the Omega call. Seemed completely logical given the heritage. I even think I woulda been slightly disappointed had it been something else.

 

[Horseplay]

Did anyone catch what watches the Astronauts were wearing for the Space X launch? From the in-cabin video feed, you could clearly make out they were wearing watches on the exterior of the suit. My best guess would be Omega, just cuz.

Omega X-33

 

[galaxy]

@Bikeman315 LOL...that was pretty good Ira. Enjoyed that post. I'm surprised I'm not on any watch forums yet. Probably should. I'm sure there's some good reading. The only thing I've been reeeaalllyyyy intrigued and curious about is my Breitling B50. It's one of 100. I'd be super curious to get on a forum and track down other owners.

 

[Bikeman315]

@Bikeman315 LOL...that was pretty good Ira. Enjoyed that post. I'm surprised I'm not on any watch forums yet. Probably should. I'm sure there's some good reading. The only thing I've been reeeaalllyyyy intrigued and curious about is my Breitling B50. It's one of 100. I'd be super curious to get on a forum and track down other owners.

Here’s a good start. Good luck..

https://forums.watchuseek.com/search.php?searchid=157332531

 

[IPOGT]

Omega X-33

It would be funny if it really was a Timex.

 

[lateinthegame]

I do some work for Richemont NA. They import Cartier, Paiget, Panarai, Monblanc, IWC and many more. They have some expensive watches that equal some people retirements.

Me, I have a Watch Dog.

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