Watches

[jmanic]

I think this can be accessed as a free article-
Interesting story of a pretty rare piece

The Strange Journey of John Lennon’s Stolen Patek Philippe Watch

For decades, Yoko Ono thought that the birthday gift was in her Dakota apartment. But it had been removed and sold—and now awaits a court ruling in Geneva.

www.newyorker.com

 

[Santapez]

I think this can be accessed as a free article-
Interesting story of a pretty rare piece

The Strange Journey of John Lennon’s Stolen Patek Philippe Watch

For decades, Yoko Ono thought that the birthday gift was in her Dakota apartment. But it had been removed and sold—and now awaits a court ruling in Geneva.

www.newyorker.com

1) Kind of crazy story.
2) Rich people create problems for themselves.

 

[NJ-XC-Justin]

I can appreciate micro brands too. I'm on the wait list for a Kuoe Kyoto Royal Smith 90-010 Panda. Grainy dial with exhibition caseback.

Classy piece. 35mm, loving these new sizes.

I'm on the waiting list for a helm miyako. May be a while. https://helmwatches.com/miyako.html

 

[tonyride]

Classy piece. 35mm, loving these new sizes.

I'm on the waiting list for a helm miyako. May be a while. https://helmwatches.com/miyako.html

Yeah, I can't wear anything larger than 39mm given my thin wrist. That watch is a good size, the case and rounded edge of the crystal helps it slide under the cuff nicely.
The Helm looks interesting. I like the details on the dial.

 

[tonyride]

I think this can be accessed as a free article-
Interesting story of a pretty rare piece

The Strange Journey of John Lennon’s Stolen Patek Philippe Watch

For decades, Yoko Ono thought that the birthday gift was in her Dakota apartment. But it had been removed and sold—and now awaits a court ruling in Geneva.

www.newyorker.com

Interesting. Could be a movie or a mini series.

 

[qclabrat]

@tonyride My brother spends most of his time now in Japan and has a place in Kyoto. He collects watches but never heard of Kuoe so he stopped by. Shop was very busy with all gweilos. He thought it was like the American Girl doll or build a bear version of watches. Though watches were available immediately unlike some other Japanese makers he's on the wait list.


Here's a Japanese brand which he's waiting for.

Kurono Chronograph 3 HISUI:翡翠

The new Kurono Chronograph 3 - nicknamed HISUI:翡翠 - takes a fresh and distinctive art-deco design approach from master watchmaker Hajime Asaoka that sets it apart from its predecessors: highly recognizable on the wrist from afar, but when up-close exudes a certain vibrant nobility. HISUI:翡翠...

kuronotokyo.com

 

[tonyride]

@tonyride My brother spends most of his time now in Japan and has a place in Kyoto. He collects watches but never heard of Kuoe so he stopped by. Shop was very busy with all gweilos. He thought it was like the American Girl doll or build a bear version of watches. Though watches were available immediately unlike some other Japanese makers he's on the wait list.
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Here's a Japanese brand which he's waiting for.

Kurono Chronograph 3 HISUI:翡翠

The new Kurono Chronograph 3 - nicknamed HISUI:翡翠 - takes a fresh and distinctive art-deco design approach from master watchmaker Hajime Asaoka that sets it apart from its predecessors: highly recognizable on the wrist from afar, but when up-close exudes a certain vibrant nobility. HISUI:翡翠...

kuronotokyo.com

I think they're opening up boutiques in the US. It's still considered a micro brand so I'm not surprised he has never heard of it.

 

[one piece crank]

I used to rotate between several favorite Amish watches. Now I must be 8 years into Apple Watchdom and living my best life. Eventually I’ll have to do something with my Dad’s Submariner…

 

[Captain Brainstorm]

I used to rotate between several favorite Amish watches. Now I must be 8 years into Apple Watchdom and living my best life. Eventually I’ll have to do something with my Dad’s Submariner…

Your father left you the gift of taste and style. Wear it.

 

[tonyride]

I used to rotate between several favorite Amish watches. Now I must be 8 years into Apple Watchdom and living my best life. Eventually I’ll have to do something with my Dad’s Submariner…

Dibs. I'd be happy to take it off your hands.

 

[NJ-XC-Justin]

Gruppo gamma had a huge promo code. Snagged a fun field watch for like $100 off.

 

[tonyride]

Gruppo gamma had a huge promo code. Snagged a fun field watch for like $100 off.

There are so many micro brands out there. Very interesting.

 

[Bike N Gear]

Gruppo gamma had a huge promo code. Snagged a fun field watch for like $100 off.

I like the look of the Vanguard but I'd feel like I was wearing a Panerai knockoff.

 

[Captain Brainstorm]

Unless you're a collector, watches for me fall into the buy-once-cry-once category. If you want a workhorse, get a Rolex or Omega. They're some of the few manufacturers in that price range that make their movements in house and with a 10yr maintenance interval.

 

[tonyride]

I like the look of the Vanguard but I'd feel like I was wearing a Panerai knockoff.

Not knockoff, it's Homage.

 

[tonyride]

If you want a workhorse, get a Rolex or Omega.

Agreed as far as mechanical watches go. If you want to include quartz I would add Tag Heuer to the list. My daily beater is a Tag I bought over 30 years ago and it is still pretty accurate comparing to the atomic clock but the bracelet and bezel is getting pretty beat up. I went to my local jewelry store this past weekend to checkout possible replacements and also put my name on a list.

 

[NJ-XC-Justin]

I like the look of the Vanguard but I'd feel like I was wearing a Panerai knockoff.

Totally. I'm not a fan of most "homages" which are really clones with a different logo. Those San Martins and Paganis are not my cup of tea

I got the venturo field watch as a fun field beater. Just $339 with the promo code 2024BFCM100.

 

[Bike N Gear]

Not knockoff, it's Homage.

I had a really nice Piaget "homage" watch back in the 80's that I bought for $25 on Canal St.

 

[NJ-XC-Justin]

Not knockoff, it's Homage.

Correct. But this gray area is getting grayer every year.

 

[NJ-XC-Justin]

Gruppo Gamma Venturo III field watch. 40mm, sapphire crystal Seiko auto movement, classic field watch style. This is the gray dial not black. Just $350 and took 3 days to arrive. New beater in hand!