What watch are you wearing?

[Joeboy69]

Definitely the first one.

 

I agree, looks busy but interesting at the same time :-)

[Daideron]

Dont have the time to read every page, so if it has been mentioned, aplogies.

So, does anyone know where to get a Chase-Durer special forces watch here in SA, is the brand available here? My son has his heart set on one.

[gummibear]

Dont have the time to read every page, so if it has been mentioned, aplogies.

So, does anyone know where to get a Chase-Durer special forces watch here in SA, is the brand available here? My son has his heart set on one.

 

That watch is about R10k.

Why not rather look at getting him a Tag F1?

[Daideron]

He wants the Chase-Durer as its different. Yes, that price sounds ok, but just curious if you know if there is anyone in SA that sells them? Thank you Gummibear

[nathrix]

I could never understand why mechanical watches are so expensive and with some you can buy a house at Clifton. I thought I'll share some info bellow, hope you find it interesting.

 

There are some nice free apps to download for your phone (iphone), especially understanding minute repeaters and how they are put together, or the Chinese calendars, perpetual calendars, etc.

 

Some Blogs I find very informative with regular news and updates:

http://www.ablogtowatch.com/

http://revo-online.com/

http://www.hodinkee.com/

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=uGcoIue1Bs8

 

A unique, completely titanium Patek Philippe 5004 Sells For $3,985,067 at Only Watch Charity Auction

http://www.hodinkee....l-other-results

Hands-on

http://www.hodinkee....itanium-sort-of

http://static.squarespace.com/static/4fa14d3ce4b08a53fa26468e/t/523b4509e4b05d23603bc5f2/1379616024406/PatekPhilippe5004T-9.jpg?format=750w

 

Some interesting articles for those who are interested:

 

Watch Shopping In Miami: Inside The Studio of Matthew Bain

We'll be very honest with you. The following post and photo report might be a little overwhelming to many of you – at least if you fancy a decent vintage watch. This one is downright pornographic.

http://www.hodinkee....ga-photo-report

http://static.squarespace.com/static/4fa14d3ce4b08a53fa26468e/500881b0e4b0634b00d359ed/524d87dae4b05018590d1809/1380893358044/MatthewBainInc-12.jpg?format=920w

 

One Of Three Known Patek Philippe Ref. 1563 Split Seconds Chronographs On The Block At Christie's Geneva

"The estimate for this Patek Philippe ref. 1563 is $850,000-$1,500,000"

http://www.hodinkee....hristies-geneva

http://static.squarespace.com/static/4fa14d3ce4b08a53fa26468e/500881b0e4b0634b00d359ed/52584a89e4b034d723045635/1381519779880/Geneva072.jpg?format=920w

 

http://static.squarespace.com/static/4fa14d3ce4b08a53fa26468e/t/525850f3e4b0f8a78cfa1718/1381519603150/Geneva118.jpg?format=750w

 

Infographic: Evolution of the Luxury Watch

http://blog.perpetue...e-luxury-watch/

"This interesting infographic was put together by The Watch Gallery which is based in the UK. The challenge with timelines such as these is what to include and what not to include (a lot has happened in watchmaking over the last couple hundred years!). I immediately noticed some notable brands and innovations that were missing — Vacheron Constantin (1755), Breguet, and the invention of the tourbillon (patented 1801) for example. So yes, it is a bit selective, but still some interesting history is reflected."

http://www.thewatchgallery.com/assets/MAGAZINE/evolution-of-the-luxury-watch.jpg

 

Lastly, if I had Billions of US$ lying around after feeding the hungry, I would not mind owning a Cabestan

http://www.cabestan.ch/pictures/watches/big/winch1.png

http://www.cabestan....hat=description

 

Edit

Vote for your favourite amond the below pre-selected watches and automatically participate in the drawing to win a Tag Heuer, Chronographe Carrera Calibre 36 Flyback, worth 7'500 CHF.

http://www.gphg.org/watches/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/watches/car2b10.fc6235_tag_heuer_carrera_cal36_chronograph_packshot_2013.jpg?itok=QBtQB_FU

 

Register to vote http://www.gphg.org/watches/en/grand-prix-dhorlogerie-de-geneve/2013/PRE

 

The winning ticket will be drawn and announced on stage on November 15th, 2013 during the GPHG prize-giving ceremony, to be followed live on www.gphg.org

Edited October 14, 2013 by nathrix ® ©™

[gummibear]

He wants the Chase-Durer as its different. Yes, that price sounds ok, but just curious if you know if there is anyone in SA that sells them? Thank you Gummibear

 

Only seen them online.

 

[Daideron]

Ok Gummibear, thanks!! Nice info on the Chronoverse!

Edited October 14, 2013 by Daideron

[gummibear]

Eish....

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Richard-Mille-RM022-Date-Power-Reserve-2nd-Time-Zone-Tourbillon-Pink-Gold-/290990221923

[mon-goose]

that tag flyback is seriously awesome

[mon-goose]

hey gummi, that is one seriously ugly watch

[gummibear]

hey gummi, that is one seriously ugly watch

 

Did you see the price for it?

[mon-goose]

yip, just as ugly

[Guest Latent Blue]

 

Did you see the price for it?

That's a kick in the balls

[Guest Latent Blue]

Flavour of the dayhttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/19/4e5yqyza.jpg

 

Edited October 19, 2013 by Latent Blue

[gummibear]

Flavour of the dayhttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/19/4e5yqyza.jpg

 

Nice....yours?

[Guest Latent Blue]

 

Nice....yours?

 

Yep...just found it while unpacking... my watches keep popping up everywhere.