I know they've released a whole bunch in unusual metals and alloys recently. So the more the merrier, I'm not surprised.There's a new Black Bay that Tudor have apparently been teasing for... a couple of weeks? In a move that will surprise no one, it was a Black Bay. Apparently the only watch Tudor knows how to make anymore. Black ceramic, even thicker than before, but with a METAS movement. So I guess that's something, even though no one will notice the difference in real life.
....and...... SLAP !!"I am from Barcelona. I know nothing. "
Loved that show. ???
I think METAS was set up with Omega but is semi-independent or something.I know they've released a whole bunch in unusual metals and alloys recently. So the more the merrier, I'm not surprised.
Isn't METAS a proprietary Omega certification only?
Q2 update:2020 was a miserable failure, in that I ended up with many more watches than I started. Progress was made, however because it was not a binge-purge cycle, more accumulating watches I really appreciate, or with an eye toward flipping for profit. And future mod projects...
So here they are:
Current rotation
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Note that of these 15, 5 are stock, the rest are modded, more or less.
Then there's these guys
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2 for flipping, two also-rans. Other than the Armitron Ridgemont ana-digi, these are fated to go.
Others
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Top row, with the exception of the women's Wittenauer, are keepsakes. The Komandirskie on the right is currently up for sale. And the rest are mod fodder.
Not pictured:
Seiko SCFF007 out for service
Zelos Blacktip Crimson dial preordered to flip.
Dang. 37 watches. Hoo-eee. More than I thought. But fit and style of the main 15 are spot-on for my tastes, with more mods planned.
Laying them out like this, I'm tempted to sell off a good 10 or so and part out some mod projects.
Goals, 2021:
One planned purchase, an Atticus Teleios.
Two potential builds as part of an online watchmaking course.
Cut net total of watches by at least a dozen - two might be stretching it, but we'll see.
Save money and potentially plot a Big Purchase in 2022.
What happened to your Glycine Combat 6?Q2 update:
Current wear rotation
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Non-rotation collection.
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So I accidentally miscounted, I think there were 40 watches mentioned, start of the year. 7 keepsakes, so 33 in the wearable collection.
Canceled an order but picked up a different new release - Traska Commuter. Flipped a couple. Sold a bunch, but purchased more than a few.
Net, down 6 watches to 27. There's 8 more that could go. Not as many as I'd hoped to sell, but for 6 I put up, there were no buyers at perfectly reasonable prices, so I'm happy to just sit on them for a bit.
Still need to get into watchmaking courses, but I fear that will be delayed until after Summer. I did a bunch of Vostok and Seiko mods, and I think I am done with that particular mania.
I don't do "grail," but if I had to point to a series of "exit watches" it would be, top pic, the big numbers Seiko mod, King Seiko 4502-7000, SNKL41, and the Traska Commuter.
I still like having a bunch of watches kicking around, with some entering and leaving regular rotation every now and then.
My goal has not really changed, but I'm swearing off the buying part, will be aiming to get the extended collection below 20 this year.
Aye, that was a tough one one to let go. Same with the Archimede.What happened to your Glycine Combat 6?
edit: Just seen it in the first pic - I guess you just sold it
Observation: all your colorful watches are in the non-rotation section. Draw your own conclusions 😛Q2 update:
Current wear rotation
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Non-rotation collection.
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So I accidentally miscounted, I think there were 40 watches mentioned, start of the year. 7 keepsakes, so 33 in the wearable collection.
Canceled an order but picked up a different new release - Traska Commuter. Flipped a couple. Sold a bunch, but purchased more than a few.
Net, down 6 watches to 27. There's 8 more that could go. Not as many as I'd hoped to sell, but for 6 I put up, there were no buyers at perfectly reasonable prices, so I'm happy to just sit on them for a bit.
Still need to get into watchmaking courses, but I fear that will be delayed until after Summer. I did a bunch of Vostok and Seiko mods, and I think I am done with that particular mania.
I don't do "grail," but if I had to point to a series of "exit watches" it would be, top pic, the big numbers Seiko mod, King Seiko 4502-7000, SNKL41, and the Traska Commuter.
I still like having a bunch of watches kicking around, with some entering and leaving regular rotation every now and then.
My goal has not really changed, but I'm swearing off the buying part, will be aiming to get the extended collection below 20 this year.
Well... the KS is a champagne color, and the Traska is green. The orange watch and red cocktail time won't be going anywhere, and will see occasional use. But yes, if I ever got down to one or two, it appears at least one of them would be a black dial...Observation: all your colorful watches are in the non-rotation section. Draw your own conclusions 😛
Great point, Wim.Observation: all your colorful watches are in the non-rotation section. Draw your own conclusions 😛
I don't count the KS as colorful, its about as neutral as a silver dial. The Traska is the exception, but even that is a pretty muted green.Well... the KS is a champagne color, and the Traska is green. The orange watch and red cocktail time won't be going anywhere, and will see occasional use. But yes, if I ever got down to one or two, it appears at least one of them would be a black dial...
I've bought two blue watches which have underwhelmed in the flesh. Remember that I got here before I became a serial flipper and that's about a quarter of all the watches I've bought.I don't count the KS as colorful, its about as neutral as a silver dial. The Traska is the exception, but even that is a pretty muted green.
Just saying, if you're tempted by the next blue/red/orange/yellow/etc. watch, its probably something that ends up in the non-rotation box after the honeymoon is over.
It was similar for me. I used to make a point of having a different color for each watch in my collection. Once I started culling, I was left only with the neutral colors - which were apparently the ones I was wearing most. Which I hadn't realized before. I liked the colors, just wouldn't wear them.
Not necessarily. Its just a personal thing. I do like the colorful ones, just don't tend to wear them.I've bought two blue watches which have underwhelmed in the flesh. Remember that I got here before I became a serial flipper and that's about a quarter of all the watches I've bought.
I do wonder whether colours, particularly blues, that are designed pop under the lights of an AD or photographer's studio will tend to disappoint in daylight.
So... you're saying that I don't need a purple watch, to complete the rainbow...?I don't count the KS as colorful, its about as neutral as a silver dial. The Traska is the exception, but even that is a pretty muted green.
Just saying, if you're tempted by the next blue/red/orange/yellow/etc. watch, its probably something that ends up in the non-rotation box after the honeymoon is over.
It was similar for me. I used to make a point of having a different color for each watch in my collection. Once I started culling, I was left only with the neutral colors - which were apparently the ones I was wearing most. Which I hadn't realized before. I liked the colors, just wouldn't wear them.
I'm not going to call them "good," as in quality literature, but good in a trashy, beach-reading kind of way...Anyone here read any good books, fiction or otherwise, lately?
I love the Tudor BB red Bezel diver. When I tried one on in an AD, the colour was a washed out and underwhelming wishy-washy light red. Yet when I've seen them at work, they're a super attractive maroon-ish burgundy.I've bought two blue watches which have underwhelmed in the flesh. Remember that I got here before I became a serial flipper and that's about a quarter of all the watches I've bought.
I do wonder whether colours, particularly blues, that are designed pop under the lights of an AD or photographer's studio will tend to disappoint in daylight.
You are allowed to buy only if you wear the entire rainbow on your forearm. WUS-pride 🏳️🌈So... you're saying that I don't need a purple watch, to complete the rainbow...?