Any watch lovers in here?

nuxx · Dec 7, 2023

Well the IWC GST Aquatimer 2000 didn't stay around very long...

Took it on a trip and it was great, but shortly after we got back this watch came up for sale at a crazy low price from another watch dealer...

This is a Hublot King Power Oceanographic in full carbon. It actually held the deepest diving record for a watch for 11 years, with 4000 meters. Only in 2022 did Omega and Rolex pass that.

It's a large watch, but the carbon makes it light. Also the strap goes straight down and is not flared out, making the case diameter easier to deal with. The watch actually feels more well made than my Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore.

More of a summer watch, but couldn't pass it up...

Tori · Dec 9, 2023

Wow that's interesting. Never seen that one before.

nuxx · Dec 12, 2023

Tori said:
Wow that's interesting. Never seen that one before.

I didn't know about it either. Looks like they spent 18 months developing it and had a big launch at the Monaco Aquarium, which the watch is partnered with.

riche · Jan 11, 2024

I’m getting back into watches after wearing a Apple Watch the past 5-6 years.

I felt tied down wearing it as everything that my phone did it went to my watch

So for Christmas my kids said they wanted to buy me a watch, they ended up buying me 2

I have always had g-shocks over the past 30 years so they got me a everyday wear watch and then a going out watch

Slimer'sGreenBali · Jan 12, 2024

Love watches. I was gifted an AP Royal Oak that I only bring out for special occasions. I'd be petrified wearing it as a daily.

My daily now is a beat up old Citizen eco-drive that really is my favorite watch.

I'm looking at the Grand Seiko Snowflake with a leather strap as something of a dress watch and the Omega Speedmaster to have another daily.

Between watches, reefs, and cars I've got some hobbies determined to put me in the poor house.

nuxx · Jan 23, 2024

riche said:
I’m getting back into watches after wearing a Apple Watch the past 5-6 years.

I felt tied down wearing it as everything that my phone did it went to my watch

So for Christmas my kids said they wanted to buy me a watch, they ended up buying me 2

I have always had g-shocks over the past 30 years so they got me a everyday wear watch and then a going out watch

Two really nice pieces!

G-Shocks are still the standard for a tough and durable watch. I actually just sold the three I had :(

nuxx · Jan 23, 2024

Slimer'sGreenBali said:
Love watches. I was gifted an AP Royal Oak that I only bring out for special occasions. I'd be petrified wearing it as a daily.

My daily now is a beat up old Citizen eco-drive that really is my favorite watch.

I'm looking at the Grand Seiko Snowflake with a leather strap as something of a dress watch and the Omega Speedmaster to have another daily.

Between watches, reefs, and cars I've got some hobbies determined to put me in the poor house.

Very nice, which Royal Oak?

I'm actually on the fence to trade the Hublot on another Royal Oak Offshore to use as a daily. Just depends if I can work something out where the watch doesn't cost me too much. If I can, I'll throw it on a rubber strap and daily it.

Grand Seiko really makes some stupid nice dials, esp. the Snowflake. Can't go wrong with a Speedy for sure.

My car hobby is a little be dead at the moment, there was a time when we had a GT500, Hellcat and CTS-V at the same time and an SUV and truck... I'm sure we'll get into it again, but moving from Austin to a small Hill Country town and then opening a brewpub, then moving back to Austin and having twins has pretty much changed my priorities as it comes to cars.

Also, I haven't had a tank for almost 10 years now... so a little bit of extra money for my watch fund :)

Out of the three, I've made watches and reefing into businesses, just never found anything to do with cars. Had plenty of friends who are in the car business though.

FishLvR · Feb 15, 2024

I have my grandfather's Rolex. I don't wear it as it is worth more than my house. But it is quite fascinating. 1978 day to day I think. It has the day on it.

nuxx · Mar 4, 2024

Devisissy said:
I have my grandfather's Rolex. I don't wear it as it is worth more than my house. But it is quite fascinating. 1978 day to day I think. It has the day on it.

That's awesome!

Some of those vintage Rolexes have just exploded in price.

Only Rolex we have is a steel and platinum Yacht-Master from the late 90s my wife wears.

FishLvR · Mar 4, 2024

nuxx said:
That's awesome!

Some of those vintage Rolexes have just exploded in price.

Only Rolex we have is a steel and platinum Yacht-Master from the late 90s my wife wears.

To be honest my grandpa would be the one to tell me to sell it. He would think it is stupid to have it in my safe. He was that type of guy.

nuxx · Mar 5, 2024

Devisissy said:
To be honest my grandpa would be the one to tell me to sell it. He would think it is stupid to have it in my safe. He was that type of guy.

Makes sense. I tend to forget what's in our safes :(

nuxx · May 2, 2024

This was a fun one I had for a few weeks :)

Ulysse Nardin Freak X. Super cool to see the movement on the dial!

Tori · May 10, 2024

Oooo, these are nice. Super cool indeed! Wish they made one in 40 mm.

nuxx · May 16, 2024

Tori said:
Oooo, these are nice. Super cool indeed! Wish they made one in 40 mm.

It actually wears pretty small TBH... hopefully getting a larger Freak One or Freak S in soon :D

Had these the last few weeks, pretty cool pieces!

nuxx · Aug 13, 2024

Finally picked up the first dive watch... well a new version of it :)

Been on my list for a long long time...

Macbalacano · Nov 5, 2024

Been holding out for a couple of years on waitlist for Rolex Datejust 36. Got tired of waiting and didn’t really want to support the ridiculous system that Rolex and AD’s have in place at the moment which make it impossible to get a watch at MSRP.

Had a few life milestones and good things to celebrate + birthday coming up soon. So after much researching ended up buying my first Swiss watch - a Longines Heritage Moonphase.

Just got it a few hours ago and absolutely in love with it!

RockRash · Dec 10, 2024

I have a few watches. My irreplaceable watch ( to me) is my grandpa's watch with his initials on the band. I don't currently have a picture of my daily wear but it in the background ( seiko turtle) on the right. This picture was a few years ago so the seiko has some scratching now.

I really do enjoy fine craftsmanship and have found the best bang for your buck is pocket watches. I got really into them a few years ago and purchased a few off Ebay. They are totally functional and fyi that little top pocket on the right side of your jeans is actually for a pocket watch. So they can be used without a vest. Here's a two I purchased a few years ago.
Here's a Waltham I purchased for my wife it was made in 1906 and keeps time perfectly. I think its absolutely beautiful and a work of art.

Here's picture of the watch I bought myself. It's a Hamilton Railway Special made in 1948 ( could be off a year or two). I picked this watch because it had sentimental value to me my great grandpa had one and used it daily until he passed away at 96. I wear it all the time with a chain hooked to my belt loop. It keeps perfect time and I really enjoy watch it tick lol.

Dom · Dec 11, 2024

Nothing like a fine time peace on your wrist!

I've been shopping Rolex Sub Mariner. But with how things are today, I'd be afraid of someone cutting off my arm to get it.

nuxx · Dec 13, 2024

Macbalacano said:
Been holding out for a couple of years on waitlist for Rolex Datejust 36. Got tired of waiting and didn’t really want to support the ridiculous system that Rolex and AD’s have in place at the moment which make it impossible to get a watch at MSRP.

Had a few life milestones and good things to celebrate + birthday coming up soon. So after much researching ended up buying my first Swiss watch - a Longines Heritage Moonphase.

Just got it a few hours ago and absolutely in love with it!

Great looking piece!

I still don't understand the sudden rush on Rolex. I've been in this industry for a while and remember when every Rolex had a significant discount on it except for the stainless steel Daytona.

Things are getting back to normal though... most models can be had at or below retail now... as it should be from a company producing well over a million watches a year.

nuxx · Dec 13, 2024

RockRash said:
I have a few watches. My irreplaceable watch ( to me) is my grandpa's watch with his initials on the band. I don't currently have a picture of my daily wear but it in the background ( seiko turtle) on the right. This picture was a few years ago so the seiko has some scratching now.

I really do enjoy fine craftsmanship and have found the best bang for your buck is pocket watches. I got really into them a few years ago and purchased a few off Ebay. They are totally functional and fyi that little top pocket on the right side of your jeans is actually for a pocket watch. So they can be used without a vest. Here's a two I purchased a few years ago.
Here's a Waltham I purchased for my wife it was made in 1906 and keeps time perfectly. I think its absolutely beautiful and a work of art.

Here's picture of the watch I bought myself. It's a Hamilton Railway Special made in 1948 ( could be off a year or two). I picked this watch because it had sentimental value to me my great grandpa had one and used it daily until he passed away at 96. I wear it all the time with a chain hooked to my belt loop. It keeps perfect time and I really enjoy watch it tick lol.

Some awesome pieces there! I'm not sure why, but I have never been exposed to pocket watches. The closest thing I have is an AP desk clock lol

I have been getting a lot more into microbrands though... just really interesting how fast they can move in releasing new innovative models vs the established brands.