I‘ve had the Milgauss on my wishlist for a long time, but could never justify pulling the trigger. My wife completely surprised me today for my 40th birthday! I guess turning 40 isn’t as bad as I feared! 
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Nanook
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I like your wifes style! Nice one..I‘ve had the Milgauss on my wishlist for a long time, but could never justify pulling the trigger. My wife completely surprised me today for my 40th birthday! I guess turning 40 isn’t as bad as I feared!
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I‘ve had the Milgauss on my wishlist for a long time, but could never justify pulling the trigger. My wife completely surprised me today for my 40th birthday! I guess turning 40 isn’t as bad as I feared!
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Congratulations my dude!
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Not an easy watch to get these days!I‘ve had the Milgauss on my wishlist for a long time, but could never justify pulling the trigger. My wife completely surprised me today for my 40th birthday! I guess turning 40 isn’t as bad as I feared!
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I like the idea of variety too. I think I’d be happy with a collection of some of the classics in the main genres...but models could wear all the time.
My current ideal collection is as follows:
Chronograph- Speedmaster Moonwatch to replace my Carrera.
Dress - IWC Portugieser (shown in this thread) though I would like a JLC Reverso at some point
Sport - Rolex Explorer 1
Diver - not sure. I consider divers true beater watches and may just stick to Seiko’s. A Sub would be an obvious choice but current pricing takes the value away. Maybe the Omega Seamaster 300 coaxial. Or Blancpain 50 fathoms
I think I’d be happy with that. If I come into a lot of extra cash I would like to own a A Lange and Sonne..several models interest me but I think they are the most interesting watches made.
Mike Wells
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Wear this guy every day:
Anyone care to guess where I got it? (I didn't buy it.)
Anyone care to guess where I got it? (I didn't buy it.)
Changster
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I‘ve had the Milgauss on my wishlist for a long time, but could never justify pulling the trigger. My wife completely surprised me today for my 40th birthday! I guess turning 40 isn’t as bad as I feared!
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Congrats on your 40th! Great watch as well.
Are Swiss made watches easier to get in Switzerland? Just curious.
I really can't say if Swiss watches, generally speaking, are easier to get here - we certainly have our fair share of watch dealers and manufacturers in and around Zurich though. The IWC factory is just a short drive away - I'd love to pick up a Pilot's watch at some point, so combining that with a factory and museum tour would be a fun experience I think.
The Milgauss was apparently quite the challenge to track down though - the waiting list is fairly long atm. A friend of my wife knows someone at a dealer in Germany who helped make it happen in the end, so I'll count myself pretty fortunate.
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I was specifically referring to Rolex. The whole Rolex market is ridiculous right now with ADs selling to grey market dealers who are marking them up. There is a big lawsuit right now in Chicago about it. Since that happened many people in the watch forums are reporting their dealers suddenly have the high demand steel sports models.
I feel those wait lists are fake.
The wait lists are fake to some degree. The ADs definitely get the high demand models on, but I know for a fact that the supply they receive isn't what it used to be.
So they pretty much keep a lot of it for their "VIP" clients and the occasional random person they sell to. I've had a friend on the list for sub no date for 3 years, but he has no history.
I called about 7 stores and went into two more about an OP and basically got told I've got no hope. Half of them wouldn't even take my details.
Luckily I have a bit if a history with one of the local stores and they agreed to order the OP for my friend and I. But even with then I doubt I'd have any hope of the more desirable models like the sub. I'm on the list though for a sub no, so I'll update you in a year or two if I get lucky lol.
I'm actually thinking about grabbing one of these too.
Just a cheap quartz, but it seems like a fun little option for a beater. And I'm never going to be able to afford a genuine gold watch, so I figure why not.
Just a cheap quartz, but it seems like a fun little option for a beater. And I'm never going to be able to afford a genuine gold watch, so I figure why not.
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Yes but it’s funny how you can get what ever you want easily on the grey market for a premium. It’s very shady
I'm on an aussie Facebook group for buying and selling, and I constantly see the new models get listed for huge premiums. Unworn too lol.
So much worse than chip flipping. Just this morning I saw a 2018 hulk listed for $32.5k AUD. Obviously that model is discontinued, but the current version retails for $13.5k. what a ridiculous markup
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It’s all fake and basic logic dictates it could collapse. This video just came out today and hits on this point. There is plenty of supply which doesn’t support the current premium. The supply is being sold to secondary dealers and rationed out. If the economy shifts there may be a race to unload their stock to grab as much profit as they can get.
The danger with these threads is the temptation to buy more things! So far I've only succumbed to a watch box - does the job I think and cheap to boot.
Seems to be sold out now but here's the 12 watch one (I wish I had seen this in stead of the 10).
Seems to be sold out now but here's the 12 watch one (I wish I had seen this in stead of the 10).
I‘ve had the Milgauss on my wishlist for a long time, but could never justify pulling the trigger. My wife completely surprised me today for my 40th birthday! I guess turning 40 isn’t as bad as I feared!
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I loved this watch. I have a thing for green. I should have bought it several years ago when I had more $$$ to spend. Prices have gone up since back then. Gorgeous and the fact it’s a gift would make it even more special. Congrats
My anniversary gift.
Still waiting on my OP. 9 weeks and counting.
In the meantime I've got a lot of spare cash since liquidating a chunk of my chip collection and a hankering for a reasonably priced flieger.
I put an offer in for this watch, but unfortunately the buyer went with a local offer, as it was less risky than shipping interstate.
This one is available for even less, with the hand wound movement (which I prefer over auto), but I'm not sure that I love the b style dial.
Talk me in or out of another purchase lol.
In the meantime I've got a lot of spare cash since liquidating a chunk of my chip collection and a hankering for a reasonably priced flieger.
I put an offer in for this watch, but unfortunately the buyer went with a local offer, as it was less risky than shipping interstate.
This one is available for even less, with the hand wound movement (which I prefer over auto), but I'm not sure that I love the b style dial.
Talk me in or out of another purchase lol.
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gopherblue
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I like that dial. Definitely interesting and different.
That's what is drawing me in. It's definitely interesting and different. Cool way to display the hours and seconds really.
I'm just more of a clean dial kind of guy usually, which is my only hangup.
These are sold online direct from the manufacturer, so would cost about $2000 AUD including shipping and duties if I ordered new. Which seems decent for what you get for the price.
But the one I've found would only be $850 shipped. Feels like a great option for a daily wear to add to the collection.
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Cool watches with cool history! I was interested in getting one as well a couple years ago. The Stowas are pretty nice. Isn’t the bottom the bomber watch? When I was young I saw an original (I think it’s was) at a WWII collectors show and didn’t understand what it was. It was massive!
Had to do a search when I saw you pic. Found this video. This guy is usually kind of nuts but this video is a great depiction of how big the original ones were!
Yeah these ones are just 40mm. The original fliegers used by the airforce were around 55mm or something crazy.
I'll check the video out, it sounds interesting.
Used the motswari funds to buy this one on a whim lol
Retails for 9300 AUD, managed to pick it up privately for 5400. Bought new in October 2020.
Not typically what I'd go for, but I'm a fan of Zenith and this model seems a cool royal oak type style, without being a full ripoff, and the movement looks awesome in the back. Always wanted a sunburst blue dial as well. Watch addiction in full swing.
Retails for 9300 AUD, managed to pick it up privately for 5400. Bought new in October 2020.
Not typically what I'd go for, but I'm a fan of Zenith and this model seems a cool royal oak type style, without being a full ripoff, and the movement looks awesome in the back. Always wanted a sunburst blue dial as well. Watch addiction in full swing.
AlbinoDragon
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To go with @Old State 's post above, I've had this one for a few years which would have been used by the navigator on WWII-era bombers.
The case (over-exposed so you can read the label) is just under 4" in diameter and 2" tall. The intent of the case is to shield the watch inside from magnetic fields that could throw it off.
The hatch on the top can be opened without opening the case to see the watch inside.
The watch itself is suspended in the case with four springs as the only points of contact to reduce vibrations that could throw the watch off.
And removed from the case for winding and setting. I fell in love with this immediately for the 24-hour black dial.
My limited research says these were made for WWII, but the final digits in the contract number hint this one might be later. Maybe a later re-order of a watch model that was originally made in WWII, or maybe actually from WWII??? I just need to take the time to do more research.
I saw one for sale in the watch shop I get batteries for my non-mechanical watches and went on a bit of a hunt until finally finding one that 1) had the case, 2) was in good working condition and 3) didn't cost an arm and a leg. I have no provenance on it, which makes me a little sad as I'd appreciate the history if I had it. It keeps remarkably good time so whatever the most recent service it had was well done. Still a rather unique item. I keep it on my desk and use it as a paperweight most of the time, but it's nice to open the hatch if I need to have a clock near my eye-line while working on something at my desk.
I have a few other watches I need to get photos of and add to this thread. One with some sentimental value that's otherwise nothing super special, but a couple others that have fun stories to go with them.
The case (over-exposed so you can read the label) is just under 4" in diameter and 2" tall. The intent of the case is to shield the watch inside from magnetic fields that could throw it off.
The hatch on the top can be opened without opening the case to see the watch inside.
The watch itself is suspended in the case with four springs as the only points of contact to reduce vibrations that could throw the watch off.
And removed from the case for winding and setting. I fell in love with this immediately for the 24-hour black dial.
My limited research says these were made for WWII, but the final digits in the contract number hint this one might be later. Maybe a later re-order of a watch model that was originally made in WWII, or maybe actually from WWII??? I just need to take the time to do more research.
I saw one for sale in the watch shop I get batteries for my non-mechanical watches and went on a bit of a hunt until finally finding one that 1) had the case, 2) was in good working condition and 3) didn't cost an arm and a leg. I have no provenance on it, which makes me a little sad as I'd appreciate the history if I had it. It keeps remarkably good time so whatever the most recent service it had was well done. Still a rather unique item. I keep it on my desk and use it as a paperweight most of the time, but it's nice to open the hatch if I need to have a clock near my eye-line while working on something at my desk.
I have a few other watches I need to get photos of and add to this thread. One with some sentimental value that's otherwise nothing super special, but a couple others that have fun stories to go with them.
That's a very cool watch, just did a very quick Google search myself and saw something identical listed as 1942
The latest thing I've got my eye on. Looks like more chips will have to go now
Anyone on here had one of these? I'm a little worried about the bezel getting scratched up over time, but I'll have to be gentle with it I guess.
Anyone on here had one of these? I'm a little worried about the bezel getting scratched up over time, but I'll have to be gentle with it I guess.
RudysNYC
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Any Cartier experts here? I’ve got an old piece that I inherited from my uncle, but I’ve had no luck tracing its actual model. My eye tells me it’s a Tank Cintree, but I haven’t been able to find that exact face anywhere, so date is up in the air. Any help, whether identification or where to find such info, would be much appreciated!
Wheeler Assembly
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1981 day-date. Planning to change the dial to a new gray dial. Will share after I switch it out.
TheAlchemist
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I have quite a few watches but have tried to stop myself from expanding anymore on watches I only sort of want and wait for the ones I really really want. So far that has proven fruitless as those ones are all either rare or extremely expensive or both. Seems like everyone being home during the pandemic has only provided them with more time to drive prices up on all the good ones!
This one is probably my favorite that I own right now.
This one is probably my favorite that I own right now.
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