Help me pick a “new” watch

I'm really digging the Oris with the old school date indicator.

 

Slight nod to the UN over the Oris.

 

I like the color of the GP and Omega.

 

Could there be a more boring watch than that UN. Of those 4 I think the Omega is most interesting.

 

My vote: Omega


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I might slightly lean toward the Omega, but the UN is pretty close after that.

I do dig the Oris as well, but the Omega and UN rate higher to me.


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I like the Omega, but post pics of the LeCoultre and Bovets. Have you looked at Wittnauer?

 

When I first got into collecting, I started with Rolex, AP, Patek. I sold most of those. Now I am really into ultra-thin manual wind watches. Piaget is becoming one of my favorites now. I would suggest possibly an Altiplano. I really like the ones that have open work dials. These watches ae not cheap, but far less expensive second hand.

 

Of the watches listed, I like the Nardin. Clean lines and a decent brand.

What's the case color, budget and purpose?

If dress, I love V&C from the period. To me, the teardrop lug round is beautiful:
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https://fabsuisse.com/vacheron-constantin-18k-vintage-round-36mm-classic-large-lugs-circa-1945-50/

Or flared lugs:
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For white gold, I'd go simpler designs or square/rectangular.

I like Glycine's dress stuff from the '30s - '50s especially with a black dial. Good watches and a lot of bang for the buck - at the time they were a legitimate brand. I've forgotten the ebauche used in the gold ones but its a good quality 18J for manual wind and it allows the watch to have a really nice profile. There's also a bumper automatic but the case design became clunky in order to accommodate the hefty auto-weight. The hour hand is killer, especially with a black dial! There are four basic styles in 18k, two conservative, two a bit more flashy. These are the flashy ones:
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Something like this in stainless is pretty nice:
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https://www.visionvintagewatches.com/product-page/1950-s-glycine-salmon-dial

Or this (wrong hands):
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/115867944240?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=115867944240&targetid=1964692796282&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9004054&poi=&campaignid=19646921471&mkgroupid=144665490686&rlsatarget=pla-1964692796282&abcId=9305263&merchantid=6296724&gclid=Cj0KCQiAuqKqBhDxARIsAFZELmJhJRp1lBOEYa108-NyMjvQIEaGttpbD9jTQQhTNzGCM3Ip7TI8s9AaAm8NEALw_wcB

 

Do you mind sharing where you shop for these vintage pieces at around 1,000.00?

 

Men's V&C would be tough for $1k, I think they are in the $4k-$5k range where they've been or 20 years. It's why I never got around to buying one. If you like the 18K Glycines, I could send you one or two to try out - they are under $1K. If you can get the U/N for under $1k, that sounds pretty good too.
Regards,

Art S.

 

If you prefer stainless, here's one (not mine) on ebay that's probably early '60s but looks nice:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/154856614279?itemid=154856614279&norover=1&siteid=0&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-198453-24755-9&mkcid=16&chn=psoc&tag4=23860442514690478&tracking=23860442600490478&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook+instagram+audience_network+messenger&utm_campaign=US_SOC_All_FB_DPA_LF_2023_CuratedBAU_CTRL&utm_content=DABA_AdID_23860442600490478&utm_id=65159c7b75df2ce57a603ba2&fbclid=IwAR2JS954wF8ABPmXPU3mRn1aIk_NXq2poUJay6TpUThXdr6uUGH_Q0yd1Yg

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Elgin is another option?

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Pol,

I suspect Rich may have stared at a few too many American movements lately. Just a hunch... :^)

BTW, the second and third of your pics are 12 size pocket watch movements re-cased in wristwatch cases.

Regards,

Art S.

 

Yes, correct on the 2nd & 3rd watches. I was a little to quick in posting, I thought they might be of interest to Rich, looks/style wise, but didn't read the specs all the way through.

How about vintage inspired? Too modern?
https://baltic-watches.com/en/collections/watches?gclid=Cj0KCQiAuqKqBhDxARIsAFZELmI7EAD97jQkBISCkykCARdz6quxnfyiAp9A9gzL9Kfr7d2xLWfVF5UaAmPQEALw_wcB

 

Rich,

The caveat I use for any ebay watch is: 'assume its a project' and 'think about what is the worst case scenario the pictures and text show and bid accordingly.' If you do so and assume a 10% loss rate to your ebay purchase history you may end up happy with ebay. Also, set a low value to your time on ebay purchases. If you are doing otherwise go read the 'I hate ebay' posts abound the internet... :^)

I am confident you know this but Joe may not. Remember, giving a vintage project to your local Jeweler or AD may not produce a satisfactory outcome.

Regards,

Art S.

 

Rich & Pol,

The neat thing about the two Elgin 'marriages' posted is that the cases allow the retention of the original dial. The 45 degree case is an open face and the 'regular' is a hunting case movement.

I think the 'vintage inspired' watches are great for someone that likes the style but wants the convenience of modern/new function.

Regards,

Art S.

 

Rich,
Here's one I thought had a nice look, if you don't mind the 'patina' on the dial:

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https://www.ebay.com/itm/374964517797?hash=item574da07ba5:g:FTQAAOSwkaBlGuYC&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwI8DBlZx5Sp1fLPSUPlAJEsaINR4K2dbG3GnUY8tIChZhWbEU6XjkJ05S4CPGef2agxUX9BnNCFebPd%2FtdX57PGsaT0XcRcHYO%2Bt2b2F7BIkq45MJR4DVBVvoMCx3CMs769ZFJ0d4hzyDTXBsSirlYdu1RzDhFSZM7cXvE3BVvK6PiXQ43%2BLW966Xsu%2FsPNMn0SViFWJgWlmb0hdAWGfFN58GZwnIQCkDS0G4Zx92t936Dc7vrJ5VdnmElaYMeu0jQ%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR87Q7sz1Yg

 

I like black dials but they aren't everyone's thing:

(not sure if the dial has been redone or is NOS)
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/305191260169?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D256750%26meid%3D1a20b7fe19314baf81d368e76760f2b5%26pid%3D101195%26rk%3D10%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D374964517797%26itm%3D305191260169%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D4429486%26algv%3DSimplAMLv11WebTrimmedV3MskuWithLambda85KnnRecallV1V2V4ItemNrtInQueryAndCassiniVisualRankerAndBertRecallWithVMEV3%26brand%3DOMEGA&_trksid=p4429486.c101195.m1851&amdata=cksum%3A3051912601691a20b7fe19314baf81d368e76760f2b5%7Cenc%3AAQAIAAABYPqB0EgCndAssfMWNy0AT0GytGzF9%252By0G%252BlcW69DgBK3Qlz4BjwJQqPkN4K8I7qz9GoVciN1QNWqyS8EeqYS8rZRsDvyvw34m3N%252FyJKokwCTIIc3RNym2SNW8ARudP72DyiwgIY0dfUnIr5%252BMZDTaovJ7Wc8ZJfGGOxdeupFk3Y4YVvAC4i12%252BXCuWBS3gcGJ1U7BKOSdBuuFzJsBxuZt9YIo8c6vCEsSlpVQ1W%252Fd3viOvPVQlx5h1B%252BdPM2D3nkWQm%252FQCHxXHRTU67o7QSCHwsFGXtC2lTZiMZUPQbpyFyr6366i6zfvZJ%252FcoVkAQU%252B5MvkTwydayDyFe8hmbc%252FZLL%252FFKwQje5OKxhCcvKYGPj8FtsxOJx2LLhWaCb%252FMSTLibuo0FMzdx87rh55ngnmYBtRUn%252FfCPYPTAYOVN9ToyK3InuqKNsP0HOJqFSgU8G1uZOoaqjYl9hyinmdvyiXG9s%253D%7Campid%3APL_CLK%7Cclp%3A4429486