- Posts
- 620
- Likes
- 948
What is your next purchase? / Wishlist?
- Posts
- 1,413
- Likes
- 3,069
paysdoufs
·I think it was 550,- with a Ronda auto and about 680,- with an ETA. I might be wrong about it, but as of late I’ve found the original 844s to become inappropriately expensive - with a lot of partial Frankens out there that I wouldn’t be able to spot 🙁
- Posts
- 2,563
- Likes
- 7,702
Anthony.
·Just landed. Nice fun piece.
- Posts
- 620
- Likes
- 948
TonyStark
·I think it was 550,- with a Ronda auto and about 680,- with an ETA. I might be wrong about it, but as of late I’ve found the original 844s to become inappropriately expensive - with a lot of partial Frankens out there that I wouldn’t be able to spot 🙁
we’ll it’s a nice way to experience the style of one without the full expense
- Posts
- 1,313
- Likes
- 4,721
- Posts
- 1,284
- Likes
- 3,610
HoltzPlatz
·A very classy look indeed. 👍
- Posts
- 10,157
- Likes
- 13,040
Jim Dollares
·That Timex, fan of, I be. Nice bonus that it reminds you of your grandfather
- Posts
- 8,099
- Likes
- 16,405
Mspeedster
·Congrats @thingziliketoo! I also have nostalgia for Timex. My very first watch was a cheap Timex. I think I was around 12 or 13, but I loved it.
- Posts
- 6,023
- Likes
- 7,258
imagwai
·My first watch was a wind-up Timex too (white dial). And I was given a second by someone too (brown dial). Absolutely loved them. Unsure what happened to them but probably thrown away 🙁
- Posts
- 21,650
- Likes
- 30,403
Aquagraph
·That Timex, fan of, I be. Nice bonus that it reminds you of your grandfather
Timex Ice King
- Posts
- 4,257
- Likes
- 7,182
- Posts
- 11,622
- Likes
- 37,335
abrod520
·New Timex - I always wanted to get a vintage inspired mechanical or automatic Timex.
Nice. I don’t wear it super often but my original Red Ball diver really hits the sweet spot. Still has a ~50hr power reserve even after all these years.
- Posts
- 1,313
- Likes
- 4,721
thingziliketoo
·Nice. I don’t wear it super often but my original Red Ball diver really hits the sweet spot. Still has a ~50hr power reserve even after all these years.
- Posts
- 3
- Likes
- 4
Montgomery
·Formula 1 Chronograph
- Posts
- 268
- Likes
- 658
RushDom
·
I just picked up this off eBay, brand new in box - I was the only bidder so I got it for a superb price, around £100. Having always been a huge fan of the 6263 Daytona I have been looking for a fun homage for a while now, and this fit the bill nicely.
It’s an OceanX Speed Racer II Chronograph. I don’t know much about the brand (I presume they’re Chinese) but they seem to churn out pretty nicely made Rolex homages.
The specs are pretty good - solid link bracelet, ceramic bezel, sapphire Crystal. It’s only a Miyota quartz movement but I’m not too fussed. For the money I paid I’m pretty pleased - closest I’ll get to a Daytona at the moment! It has made the urge to buy a Tudor Black Bay Chrono stronger though…watch this space.
- Posts
- 58
- Likes
- 351
Monaco_Lover
·
I just picked up this off eBay, brand new in box - I was the only bidder so I got it for a superb price, around £100. Having always been a huge fan of the 6263 Daytona I have been looking for a fun homage for a while now, and this fit the bill nicely.
It’s an OceanX Speed Racer II Chronograph. I don’t know much about the brand (I presume they’re Chinese) but they seem to churn out pretty nicely made Rolex homages.
The specs are pretty good - solid link bracelet, ceramic bezel, sapphire Crystal. It’s only a Miyota quartz movement but I’m not too fussed. For the money I paid I’m pretty pleased - closest I’ll get to a Daytona at the moment! It has made the urge to buy a Tudor Black Bay Chrono stronger though…watch this space.
If all goes well, I may be getting a 6263 very soon! Been on my want list for years, and I am also thinking it may provide some benefit as a hedge against inflation for some of my savings -- who knows?!.
Can't quite decide between Panda and reverse panda though!
I am leaning to reverse panda, but currently that requires me to fork out quite a bit more, whereas I have identified a panda in my current price range. The impatient part of me leads me to want to get the panda, purely because it avoids a further wait!
I would be interested to hear everyone's preference of the two.
- Posts
- 6,023
- Likes
- 7,258
imagwai
·I'd go Panda personally, just because I prefer it. This is on my grail list too.
- Posts
- 268
- Likes
- 658
RushDom
·@Monaco_Lover you are a lucky man! Reverse panda for me all day long - although I love both. Please share as much of your journey as possible so I can live my dreams through you!
For someone actually in the market for a 6263, just how much harder is it to source an exotic dial variant - are they really as rare as hens teeth on the open market?
For someone actually in the market for a 6263, just how much harder is it to source an exotic dial variant - are they really as rare as hens teeth on the open market?
- Posts
- 58
- Likes
- 351
Monaco_Lover
·@Monaco_Lover you are a lucky man! Reverse panda for me all day long - although I love both. Please share as much of your journey as possible so I can live my dreams through you!
For someone actually in the market for a 6263, just how much harder is it to source an exotic dial variant - are they really as rare as hens teeth on the open market?
😀 Will share, for sure! A great deal of pleasure I get from watches is sharing with fellow enthusiasts and people who appreciate the engineering and artistry.
Just from my personal view, I think finding exotic dial variant is actually fairly easy - there are always rare/exotic variants available - but finding them at a fair/reasonable price is where it is difficult.
- Posts
- 2,563
- Likes
- 7,702
Anthony.
·@Monaco_Lover you are a lucky man! Reverse panda for me all day long - although I love both. Please share as much of your journey as possible so I can live my dreams through you!
For someone actually in the market for a 6263, just how much harder is it to source an exotic dial variant - are they really as rare as hens teeth on the open market?
Better legibility
