# 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:** 53
**Author:** ![Random\_Hero](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/random_hero/32/5235_2.png) [@Random\_Hero](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Random_Hero)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2011, 7:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1041 "2011-09-22T19:53:57Z")
> [@bing](#): > > that photo is shit, leads me to beleive it is a fake Breguet Not a fake, but also not mine! ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2011, 8:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1042 "2011-09-22T20:33:12Z")
> [@EvoMR](#): > > Thinking of picking up a 16618 very soon. what style are you going with? ---
**Author:** ![EvoMR](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/evomr/32/7186_2.png) [@EvoMR](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/EvoMR)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2011, 6:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1043 "2011-09-26T06:36:21Z")
> [@boardjnky4](#): > > what style are you going with? Black dial. ---
**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:** [September 28, 2011, 8:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1044 "2011-09-28T20:40:10Z")
i was in Seattle this week and there was an Omega boutique there. they had a 19/18mm Cordura strap in stock… it’s now mounted with one of my deployments on my Speedy… les tres satisfaction. also scoped out a titanium B&R and a Portugeuse at a local jeweller out there… i will own one of them in Q2 2012 🙂 The IWC Yacht Cub is redic… stainless version is like $12k… iono about that. but it’s got the date wheel which to me makes it hotter than a Daytona. ![http://www.google.ca/url?source=imglanding&ct=img&q=http://www.erelyx.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/eRelyx-IWC-yachtclub.jpg&sa=X&ei=0-iDTo4gxfLSAeOFxH4&ved=0CAkQ8wc&usg=AFQjCNHU5wbDJSLRVRZLxuEQyO4uz7o8Zw](http://www.google.ca/url?source=imglanding&ct=img&q=http://www.erelyx.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/eRelyx-IWC-yachtclub.jpg&sa=X&ei=0-iDTo4gxfLSAeOFxH4&ved=0CAkQ8wc&usg=AFQjCNHU5wbDJSLRVRZLxuEQyO4uz7o8Zw) ![http://www.google.ca/url?source=imglanding&ct=img&q=http://www.ablogtoread.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/IWC-Portuguese-Yacht-Club-Chronograph-6.jpg&sa=X&ei=LOmDToOLI8TE0AGY6-R9&ved=0CAoQ8wc&usg=AFQjCNG81xL9twrKs9qGR8XLCST_RhmptA](http://www.google.ca/url?source=imglanding&ct=img&q=http://www.ablogtoread.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/IWC-Portuguese-Yacht-Club-Chronograph-6.jpg&sa=X&ei=LOmDToOLI8TE0AGY6-R9&ved=0CAoQ8wc&usg=AFQjCNG81xL9twrKs9qGR8XLCST_RhmptA) Illy Ti BR01-94 ![http://www.google.ca/url?source=imglanding&ct=img&q=http://www.watchtrader.com.au/media/pics/site/imagecache/3/C/3C791237D184D3105618E4D4FE50A45C.jpg&sa=X&ei=jOmDTrOzBYXj0QGSw5igAQ&ved=0CAoQ8wc4Lg&usg=AFQjCNGfCO5yMRcpCHtSNyDYr3PWLcGnxg](http://www.google.ca/url?source=imglanding&ct=img&q=http://www.watchtrader.com.au/media/pics/site/imagecache/3/C/3C791237D184D3105618E4D4FE50A45C.jpg&sa=X&ei=jOmDTrOzBYXj0QGSw5igAQ&ved=0CAoQ8wc4Lg&usg=AFQjCNGfCO5yMRcpCHtSNyDYr3PWLcGnxg) Under $5k for that one… ---
**Author:** ![EvoMR](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/evomr/32/7186_2.png) [@EvoMR](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/EvoMR)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2011, 9:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1045 "2011-09-28T21:18:07Z")
I’d rather have the Daytona than that IWC, but it is pretty nice. ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2011, 4:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1046 "2011-09-29T04:18:07Z")
Anyone watch community on NBC Thursdays? Jeff was rocking a Bell and Ross SS on the show. ---
**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:** [September 29, 2011, 7:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1047 "2011-09-29T19:05:31Z")
> [@EvoMR](#): > > I’d rather have the Daytona than that IWC, but it is pretty nice. for resale / investment purposes i agree 100%. However, i find that IWC has a much more attractive dial configuration than the daytona. neither of them are worth the money though. the IWC will depreciate more and faster than the Daytona, which holds its value like a mutherfucker… so maybe you’ll be able to cop a yacht club for $6k after a while. Daytona’s you cant get for less than $8k even when they’re 10 years old and beat to shit. ---
**Author:** ![EvoMR](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/evomr/32/7186_2.png) [@EvoMR](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/EvoMR)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2011, 5:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1048 "2011-09-30T05:53:57Z")
> [@bing](#): > > for resale / investment purposes i agree 100%. However, i find that IWC has a much more attractive dial configuration than the daytona. > > neither of them are worth the money though. > > the IWC will depreciate more and faster than the Daytona, which holds its value like a mutherfucker… so maybe you’ll be able to cop a yacht club for $6k after a while. Daytona’s you cant get for less than $8k even when they’re 10 years old and beat to shit. I never got into the 3714 and feel the same way about the Yacht Club. I may have to take a bit of a hiatus from watches if I make a major purchase next week. 😉 ---
**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:** [September 30, 2011, 3:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1049 "2011-09-30T15:57:37Z")
you buying an actual yacht to go with your sailing watches? ---
**Author:** ![EvoMR](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/evomr/32/7186_2.png) [@EvoMR](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/EvoMR)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2011, 3:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1050 "2011-10-01T15:06:10Z")
> [@bing](#): > > you buying an actual yacht to go with your sailing watches? Nothing quite that frivolous. I’ve actually sold a bunch the last few months. ---
**Author:** ![Jeller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/bc8723/32.png) [@Jeller](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jeller)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2011, 7:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1051 "2011-10-02T07:15:32Z")
> [@EvoMR](#): > > Nothing quite that frivolous. I’ve actually sold a bunch the last few months. ^ hmmm wonder why 😉 ---
**Author:** ![BigRon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2011, 2:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1052 "2011-10-16T14:53:24Z")
Finally won a war era military pocket watch conversion IWC. Probably be a week or two before I see it. Once I get it I’ll post up some pics. ---
**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:** [October 16, 2011, 3:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1053 "2011-10-16T15:00:03Z")
very excited to see this. show some of the auction pics ---
**Author:** ![BigRon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2011, 3:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1054 "2011-10-16T15:37:07Z")
> [@bing](#): > > very excited to see this. > > show some of the auction pics ![[http://i.ebayimg.com/t/IWC-SCHAFFHAUSEN-cal-53-19-lig-ANTIQUE-48-mm-1904-MILITARY-STYLE-/00/s/NzY4WDEwMjQ=/$(KGrHqV,!lsE6Cb3B7(PBOh2oCq9R!~~60\_12.JPG](http://i.ebayimg.com/t/IWC-SCHAFFHAUSEN-cal-53-19-lig-ANTIQUE-48-mm-1904-MILITARY-STYLE-/00/s/NzY4WDEwMjQ=/$(KGrHqV,!lsE6Cb3B7(PBOh2oCq9R!~~60\_12.JPG)](http://i.ebayimg.com/t/IWC-SCHAFFHAUSEN-cal-53-19-lig-ANTIQUE-48-mm-1904-MILITARY-STYLE-/00/s/NzY4WDEwMjQ=/$(KGrHqV,!lsE6Cb3B7(PBOh2oCq9R!~~60_12.JPG%5D(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/IWC-SCHAFFHAUSEN-cal-53-19-lig-ANTIQUE-48-mm-1904-MILITARY-STYLE-/00/s/NzY4WDEwMjQ=/$(KGrHqV,!lsE6Cb3B7(PBOh2oCq9R!~~60_12.JPG)) ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bing/32/7211_2.png) [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2011, 4:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1055 "2011-10-16T16:27:40Z")
does it have an exhibition back? what size diameter is it? another thing i worry about on these watches is the quality of the straps… i’ve gone through 2 leather straps that were old Omega straps, possible fakes before they numbered them and both fell apart with heavy use in less than 8 months. On something like this you want it not only yo not fall apart, you want it to look sharp all the time too. ---
**Author:** ![BigRon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2011, 5:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1056 "2011-10-16T17:45:48Z")
> [@bing](#): > > does it have an exhibition back? > > what size diameter is it? > > another thing i worry about on these watches is the quality of the straps… i’ve gone through 2 leather straps that were old Omega straps, possible fakes before they numbered them and both fell apart with heavy use in less than 8 months. On something like this you want it not only yo not fall apart, you want it to look sharp all the time too. Yes. 48mm My strap on my Omega was crap when I bought it. I will see what this one looks like and decide if it will need to be updated. But I like the look. ![[http://i.ebayimg.com/t/IWC-SCHAFFHAUSEN-cal-53-19-lig-ANTIQUE-48-mm-1904-MILITARY-STYLE-/00/s/NzY4WDEwMjQ=/$(KGrHqV,!h0E6HY5W2oZBOh2n2T3Q!~~60\_12.JPG](http://i.ebayimg.com/t/IWC-SCHAFFHAUSEN-cal-53-19-lig-ANTIQUE-48-mm-1904-MILITARY-STYLE-/00/s/NzY4WDEwMjQ=/$(KGrHqV,!h0E6HY5W2oZBOh2n2T3Q!~~60\_12.JPG)](http://i.ebayimg.com/t/IWC-SCHAFFHAUSEN-cal-53-19-lig-ANTIQUE-48-mm-1904-MILITARY-STYLE-/00/s/NzY4WDEwMjQ=/$(KGrHqV,!h0E6HY5W2oZBOh2n2T3Q!~~60_12.JPG%5D(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/IWC-SCHAFFHAUSEN-cal-53-19-lig-ANTIQUE-48-mm-1904-MILITARY-STYLE-/00/s/NzY4WDEwMjQ=/$(KGrHqV,!h0E6HY5W2oZBOh2n2T3Q!~~60_12.JPG)) ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2011, 5:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1057 "2011-10-16T17:54:32Z")
That’s hot. I really like pocket watch conversions. Nice grab! ---
**Author:** ![roast](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/roast/32/5498_2.png) [@roast](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/roast)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2011, 7:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1058 "2011-10-16T19:50:18Z")
Hey, any advice for someone looking for a good used swiss made watch? I’m tired of buying shitty watches and having them break, I’ll spend up to $1k for a used watch. Features I want: Sapphire Crystal Auto Mechanical Movement Day / Date Chrono\* (not needed) What I’ve liked in my reserach: Sinn 142 (yayaya, good luck, right?) Hamilton Field Khaki Auto Chrono Oris Big Crown Oris RAID Chrono ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2011, 8:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1059 "2011-10-16T20:19:22Z")
Hamilton and oris are great value. I think you found the right brands, just be careful with what you end up paying. ---
**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:** [October 16, 2011, 8:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1060 "2011-10-16T20:30:34Z")
i recommend an ORIS F1 or anything with a Valjoux 7750 movement. they go anywhere from $500 - $2000, watches with the 7750 but it’s teh chrono you want and it’s bullet proof. My speedmaster with a modded 7750 movement is not nearly as reliable as my Oris with the standard 7750… the Oris goes in the ocean with me without being clean and it doesnt skip a beat. The Omega i’m afraid to get wet. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295.md?page=52) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295.md?page=54)