OT: Q for the watch enthusiasts

[hnovack]

My 50 year old Omega automatic died. Sinn vs a Christopher Ward?

[Louis]

If those really are what you've boiled it down to I say Sinn by a mile.

[Blue Jays]

Repair and refurbish the classic Omega and also pick-up a SINN as a daily driver.

[jimcav]

fix the omega. I have a '69 Omega dynamic, my dad's. I inadvertently got it wet (no longer waterproof) and the local watch guy fixed it all up for $120

[soupless]

I don't get the Christopher Ward logo. It looks stolen from an urgent care.

[Louis]

Originally Posted by soupless

I don't get the Christopher Ward logo. It looks stolen from an urgent care.

I kind of like it on my C60 - it's clearly a trident.

[berserk87]

Originally Posted by hnovack

My 50 year old Omega automatic died. Sinn vs a Christopher Ward?

Sounds like you want a new watch, versus repair of the Omega? I'd say you have good options with both. Flip a coin.

[IJWS]

Originally Posted by Blue Jays

Repair and refurbish the classic Omega and also pick-up a SINN as a daily driver.

+1

What Sinn are you looking to commit? I have a 356A that gets more wrist time than my Pelagos.

[JedB]

Originally Posted by hnovack

My 50 year old Omega automatic died. Sinn vs a Christopher Ward?

Please post pictures of the Omega.
Depending on model and movement, it could be an easy fix.
I sent my Omega Geneve back to Omega and $450 later it was 100% as it should be.

That's way less than a new one.

Also, why not both?

[erolorhun]

Originally Posted by IJWS

+1

What Sinn are you looking to commit? I have a 356A that gets more wrist time than my Pelagos.

I used to have an EZM 3, very robust watch, probably one of the most well-rounded I´ve owned. But sold a long time ago.

How do you get on with the Pelagos? I´ve had an half-eye on those for a while. Curious to learn about your insights.

[IJWS]

Originally Posted by erolorhun

I used to have an EZM 3, very robust watch, probably one of the most well-rounded I´ve owned. But sold a long time ago.

How do you get on with the Pelagos? I´ve had an half-eye on those for a while. Curious to learn about your insights.

Since I started wearing a wedding ring, I've been sensitive to watch size and 42mm and 13mm tall is too big for me right now--there's too much shininess going on on my left hand.

Otherwise it's a really great watch. I love the Ti, the lume, the super-legible dial, and the power reserve. All very "tool". It's also cool to have the cool doodads like the helium escape valve and the springy clasp but I realize that the list of features all come with a packaging requirement. I would be tempted by the new smaller Pelagos but I feel like they kind of neutered the Pelagos to get it into a smaller package. The OG Pelagos was like a no-holds-barred design experiment. We're just not getting on well right now.

For reference, my short list is something 37/38 from Nomos like a Club or Orion, and my long list would be a stainless pepsi (40mm and that tapered Jubilee are amazing--and I'll be 50 by the time my name comes up on the waiting list ).

[Dlevy05]

Whatever you get - be aware that an automatic movement is what you want. In your budget you can find lots of nice watches.

You should post more about what styles you like. That said, consider bauhaus like the Junghans Max Bill (the original Bauhaus watch) and Nomos are great places to start.

Seiko's are awesome too.

Jaeger LeCoultre is excellent, so is Omega.

There are some good divers out there, come up with a short-list and search WatchUSeek forum for more info.

ETA movements are some of the best non-in house movement you can get and are easy to service. That said, some of the most overpriced watches use ETA movements where other brands use in-house movements at similar price-points.

Complications usually cost money. Unless there's something you want, stay away from them.

Consider buying second hand. There are reputable sources to buy from (do your homework).

Resources:

1. WatchUSeek is the best forum

2. Watchfinder has an excellent YouTube channel - check them out. Watchfinder is a great source of quality second hand watches.

3. Chrono24 is risky to buy if you don't know what you're doing, but can easily be great for looking at market prices.

4. ArchieLuxury/Paul Pluta is the most annoying phucker you'll ever see - and you won't be able to stand him - BUT he does know his ****, he just doesn't explain why he's correct, though he is 99% of the time.


Finally... here's some inspiration:

[Louis]

Originally Posted by Dlevy05

Whatever you get - be aware that an automatic movement is what you want.

It isn't at all clear to me why this would be so. More and more of my recent purchases have been hand-winders and I like them just as much if not more than my autos. Others may differ regarding hand-wind vs auto, but IMO telling someone that an auto is what he wants is going a bit too far.

[parallelfish]

Originally Posted by Louis

It isn't at all clear to me why this would be so. More and more of my recent purchases have been hand-winders and I like them just as much if not more than my autos. Others may differ regarding hand-wind vs auto, but IMO telling someone that an auto is what he wants is going a bit too far.

I agree. Recently purchased a Stowa Flieger Classic 40, hand-wind, no label, no date. Given the display back, I like the unobstructed view of the movement provided by the lack of a rotor.

[Louis]

Originally Posted by parallelfish

I agree. Recently purchased a Stowa Flieger Classic 40, hand-wind, no label, no date. Given the display back, I like the unobstructed view of the movement provided by the lack of a rotor.

+1

My Stowa Flieger Black Forest LE :