Watches and Hinderers

RubiconSS said:
IMO it all depends what you want out of a high-end watch. I've owned several of each and by far the most accurate, dependable, trouble free. bullet proof has been the - Omega.
The Rolexes are sold off, the Breitlings sit (dormant) in the safe, had Tags and Victorinox early on and even owned a Zenith (briefly, sold that )and I wear my Planet Ocean everyday and it is dead-on and requires nothing from me in anyway, I even wear it splitting wood.
Shows about "Hinderer level" wear and tear, I wouldn't say nothing but very little in the form of battle scars and that is several years now.
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Yes, I'll likely end up with an Omega. It's just recent color schemes that slowed me down...the orange and charcoal are alright but I like my high-end items to be timeless so they fit in over a long time, not just trendy for awhile.
 
I see what you mean. Mine is Black w/Black bezel - simple, classic look.

I do not go for colors in anything that is meant to be timeless (no pun intended)
 
I still see my model available if you want me to PM you links. Mine is the 45.5 mm (2200.50.00) model
Great watch!
 
RubiconSS said:
I still see my model available if you want me to PM you links. Mine is the 45.5 mm (2200.50.00) model
Great watch!
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My plan is to go to an authorized retailer (likely in the Spring) and try on several timepieces...the one that speaks to me best will likely become mine.
 
RubiconSS said:
IMO it all depends what you want out of a high-end watch. I've owned several of each and by far the most accurate, dependable, trouble free. bullet proof has been the - Omega.
The Rolexes are sold off, the Breitlings sit (dormant) in the safe, had Tags and Victorinox early on and even owned a Zenith (briefly, sold that )and I wear my Planet Ocean everyday and it is dead-on and requires nothing from me in anyway, I even wear it splitting wood.
Shows about "Hinderer level" wear and tear, I wouldn't say nothing but very little in the form of battle scars and that is several years now.
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Rubi, I am the opposite. I had many Omegas before from Deville, Seamaster 007, chronograph, to Speedmaster "the moon", "snoopy", "Legend" but I sold them all, although I had one Omega favorite and that was Omega Seamaster Chronograph 2594.52.....extremely solid watch and every accurate. I went to Rolex, Panerai and never looked back. I guess it's just "different stroke for different folk". I'd like watches that are made "in house" and not using ETA movements....but nonetheless very good thread...
 
Need2Know said:
My plan is to go to an authorized retailer (likely in the Spring) and try on several timepieces...the one that speaks to me best will likely become mine.
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If you pick up an Omega, don't settle for less than 25% off list price.

On edit: another thing about modern Omega - a number of their bracelets are made in China. This includes the current Planet Oceans. It may or may not matter to you, but at the very least with Rolex your watch is manufactured 99.5% in house. Patek and Seiko are the only other brands that can claim this level of vertical integration.
 
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Maybe I'll just keep throwing coins into my Royal Oak jar.

I still plan to try several on and get a real-life feel before I commit. Reason is, I was into watches just like all other things and spent way too much on things that were just not right for me. Happened with knives too until I found what I really like.
 
Need2Know said:
Maybe I'll just keep throwing coins into my Royal Oak jar.

I still plan to try several on and get a real-life feel before I commit. Reason is, I was into watches just like all other things and spent way too much on things that were just not right for me. Happened with knives too until I found what I really like.
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The APRO is very nice (my colleague has one) but the finish is extremely scratch prone. I'm not sure I could enjoy wearing one for that reason.
 
Need2Know said:
What case and bracelet material?
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It's the standard stainless case/bracelet model. The finishing is lovely, but not at all robust. Another quirk- the bezel can only be polished a couple times before it must be replaced due to the recessed screw heads.
 
Interesting.

Had a very limited edition Platimum IWC Da Vinci on my wrist for a short time one Vegas visit...all I could think was how a scuffed up $65,000 watch make someone feel after buying one...it was just far too pretty.
 
In regards to the ROO, it is a great watch, but the biggest issue is the case bezel finish IMO. I loved mine, swapped out the bracelet for a rubber strap, and it was really sweet, but the case and bezel can only be polished by as SPA trip to St. Petersburg. Not too mention, you are looking at $1,000 just to get started on a service. I sold mine realizing that I was in for a $1,500 service which was much more than Range Rover service!

I just bought my first Hinderer today, and once I get it, you will see some glamour shots...
 
Wait until to hear $4,500 overhaul bill for my good friend's Patek 5960P. AP owes it to the late Mr. Gerald Genta for the RO design which is fashion for Hollywood celebrities basketball players.
 
Genta designs are beautiful, way ahead of his time. Yep, the more complications, the more $$$ all the way around. It shocks me how much it costs to service a basic Valjoux 7750 base movement today...I generally steer clear of chronos because of the service factor.
 
GB2006 said:
...the RO design which is fashion for Hollywood celebrities basketball players.
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This is a bigger detractor for me than a scuff/scratch issue or costly service. People often forget that celebrities are just people too, rubbed shoulders with a few. Their public image is often perception vs. reality.

But I'll admit if someone paid me to wear this/that...I'd likely "sell out" a bit myself.
 
When you look at a ROO or a RO, it is amazing how many different pieces are polished, they really works of art. If you can swing it, they are worthwhile to own, even if it is just a little bit.
 
watchknut said:
When you look at a ROO or a RO, it is amazing how many different pieces are polished, they really works of art. If you can swing it, they are worthwhile to own, even if it is just a little bit.
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I tend to think of ROO as quality timepieces and ROs as more of a quality timepiece married to a piece of jewelry...often because materials differ.
 
Very true. I have owned both, and the RO in all stainless is pretty darn cool, but the lack of strap options forced me to sell. I will say that the deployment buckle was a work of art.
 
To me, Panerai is easiest to mod just like Hinderers, lots of straps from many different manufacturers to change just like changing Hinderer's scales, plus the craftmanship is somewhat better than Rolex in my opinion.
 
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