# Watch Crew: What to buy? **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [August 23, 2007, 8:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295 "2007-08-23T08:38:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 117
**Author:** ![1QIKZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1qikz/32/6112_2.png) [@1QIKZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1QIKZ)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2026, 9:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/2321 "2026-01-09T21:43:10Z")
Some new additions since last allowed to post….. ![20260102_102356](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/e/f/ef3bc76d27365f900bc67ce3036438db75161ceb.jpeg) ![20260106_083523](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/8/6/86fcfae7ab3bfc79318a3f7a151798682bad4d03.jpeg) ![20260104_142154](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/7/8/789481afc28b89d7c14382a8be43f41d1a2b69b7.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![GV1390](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gv1390/32/5432_2.png) [@GV1390](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GV1390)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2026, 11:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/2322 "2026-01-09T23:53:01Z")
@bing lmk if you want me to connect you to a solid watch guy I know in Buffalo. I have one down here in West Palm as well. This is a buddy of mine down here: [https://www.windvintage.com](https://www.windvintage.com) ---
**Author:** ![GV1390](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gv1390/32/5432_2.png) [@GV1390](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GV1390)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2026, 11:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/2323 "2026-01-09T23:55:41Z")
Been getting the itch for one of these: ![IMG_3970](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/c/9/c952d8e1a1fcd2278e2855097db953b0fd547d47.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![1QIKZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1qikz/32/6112_2.png) [@1QIKZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1QIKZ)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2026, 12:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/2324 "2026-01-10T00:01:40Z")
A slightly overweight balding Italian man? Should be reasonably priced. ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bing/32/7211_2.png) [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2026, 5:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/2325 "2026-01-10T05:04:02Z")
That is an incredible selection in that link but his prices are at the top of the market. i’m not interested in paying top of the market. i want to pay well below. ideally msrp on 1 or 2 current sport models… ---
**Author:** ![GV1390](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gv1390/32/5432_2.png) [@GV1390](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GV1390)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2026, 8:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/2326 "2026-01-10T08:22:56Z")
lol, I’m already bald these days! But a day-date on the other hand… ---
**Author:** ![GV1390](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gv1390/32/5432_2.png) [@GV1390](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GV1390)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2026, 8:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/2327 "2026-01-10T08:24:01Z")
Hit up Mike at Biel Watches. He’s in Buffalo and typically is reasonably priced. > **[Biel Watches (@bielwatches) • Instagram photos and videos](https://www.instagram.com/bielwatches/?igsh=bHJwczhsdXkzY3ht)** > > 5,200 Followers, 4,213 Following, 548 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Biel Watches (@bielwatches) ---
**Author:** ![Beck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/beck/32/28683_2.png) [@Beck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Beck)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2026, 6:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/2328 "2026-01-10T18:01:10Z")
Haven’t really done anything in about a year, nothing is particularly “interesting” to me at the moment, that wouldn’t be just “buying a watch, to buy a watch”. In 2024, I added a new Pepsi on Jubilee and a Green Sub (Starbucks) to the collection. The only thing I felt compelled to add in 2025 was a new White Speedmaster. I think about buying a 126500 Panda almost daily, but I just can’t pull the trigger on a SS sports watch for 220% of MSRP, when the white speedy is essentially the same watch and arguably better (pound for pound and way better bracelet). I have polished center links on my Batman and it drives me crazy. The market has kind of taken the fun out of it for me. ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bing/32/7211_2.png) [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2026, 10:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/2329 "2026-01-10T22:59:48Z")
omg we have the exact same taste in wrist metal…lol ---
**Author:** ![GV1390](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gv1390/32/5432_2.png) [@GV1390](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GV1390)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2026, 11:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/2330 "2026-01-10T23:00:34Z")
Market is insane indeed. I’m glad I have a “daily” one watch to wear although I’ve really been interested in a gold day-date. Not sure I can pull off the gold (hold the Italian jokes). 😂 ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bing/32/7211_2.png) [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2026, 11:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/2331 "2026-01-10T23:01:31Z")
it’s the same as (tech) stocks and most status items. everyone who owns them is already rich and doesnt need to liquidate so the prices cant come down. ---
**Author:** ![Beck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/beck/32/28683_2.png) [@Beck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Beck)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2026, 11:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/2332 "2026-01-10T23:18:11Z")
Can’t hide taste! I even put an Everest band on my 41mm black dial Sub Date, which I believe you were an early adopter of Everest, if my memory serves. Next up is an AP if I don’t buy a 126500. I’ll eventually liquidate everything and buy a PP Aquanaut and retire from the game. ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bing/32/7211_2.png) [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2026, 11:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/2333 "2026-01-10T23:29:21Z")
holy frig i forgot about everest. I have a rubber B on my daytona. they last about 4 years before replacement. i am on my third. ---
**Author:** ![1QIKZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1qikz/32/6112_2.png) [@1QIKZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1QIKZ)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2026, 1:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/2334 "2026-01-11T13:33:13Z")
This came in with a couple others yesterday. Found a beautiful A. Schild movement in there! ![20260110_203205](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/d/1/d1007bdfb46cbccb2ea17837cf43d52c2f2e4792.jpeg) ![20260110_203246](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/3/a/3af28c48bbe9298a194dc276c22988b740646ef3.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![1QIKZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1qikz/32/6112_2.png) [@1QIKZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1QIKZ)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2026, 7:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/2335 "2026-01-11T19:26:35Z")
Restoration complete. Accurist with an A. Schild 1194 movement somewhwere between 1972-1980…. ![20260111_123742](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/6/2/624d5495d8d81da91f63cba4c08ec0039e107f89.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![ultradriver10000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ultradriver10000/32/7397_2.png) [@ultradriver10000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ultradriver10000)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2026, 11:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/2336 "2026-01-26T23:21:27Z")
I really want a gold datejust but I’m not sure I want to spend that much money on a watch, so I’ve been leaning towards one of these until I want to drop $10k+ ![IMG_7145](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/1/a/1afcc41833009a8eccce23156c540b9fc6cc6b31.jpeg) ![IMG_7144](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/1/5/1564f80cd071a625b19e553daea1f30946e5ba85.jpeg) ![IMG_7308](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/2/5/254743eb36601339e8efe67163359b9746b9ec2f.jpeg) ![IMG_7555](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/0/c/0ce23dde96c187be047620bab8bad4f7bae91381.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bing/32/7211_2.png) [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2026, 3:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/2337 "2026-01-27T15:44:00Z")
i like those. also looking at some of the 18k IWC pieces that are similar in price to steel stuff: > **[IWC Portugieser Automatic 42.3mm Watch w/18k Gold Case & Clasp, w/Box & Papers...](https://www.ebay.com/itm/177672263650?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D1110028%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.EXPLORE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20240513110749%26meid%3D857ef2915a34481681399e2aede006f5%26pid%3D102140%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D24%26itm%3D177672263650%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D3959035%26algv%3DExploreForYouSavedFeedV1%26brand%3DIWC%26fpg%3D0&_trksid=p3959035.c102140.m167418)** > > IWC Portugieser Automatic 42.3mm Watch w/18k Gold Case & Clasp, w/Box & Papers. ---
**Author:** ![ultradriver10000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ultradriver10000/32/7397_2.png) [@ultradriver10000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ultradriver10000)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2026, 9:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/2338 "2026-01-27T21:03:14Z")
That’s dope ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bing/32/7211_2.png) [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2026, 9:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/2339 "2026-01-27T21:10:00Z")
yeah i dont think i’ll find it for that price but i will be in Orlando and Vegas in the coming weeks and will drop into some shops. if anyone has recommendations on places to visit in either city let me know. ---
**Author:** ![1QIKZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1qikz/32/6112_2.png) [@1QIKZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1QIKZ)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2026, 12:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/2340 "2026-01-28T00:45:00Z")
Really like the white dial Seamaster. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295.md?page=116) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295.md?page=118)