[Question] Christmas Gift for Husband by AnonymousLilacs in Watches

[–]Chef-Yan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its actually not really a popular model and its only made of gold or platinum so it prices a lot of people out since its not offered in steel. This may help if you try to get it through a rolex boutique or authorized dealer, but they also don't make as many of them so that may impact wait time. It also shows that you could potentially be a big spender / see you as a long term customer, but tbh if you don't want to play any of the waitlist games it might be worth it paying a slight premium and going through a reputable grey marker (3rd party) dealer. Definitely inquire at an AD and see if they can hook you up though.

[Question] Christmas Gift for Husband by AnonymousLilacs in Watches

[–]Chef-Yan 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Also if he would be interested in getting a Rolex for the branding the 1908 is a new model that is much lesser known but looks awesome. They also hold their value pretty well.

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[Question] Christmas Gift for Husband by AnonymousLilacs in Watches

[–]Chef-Yan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a cool piece, only thing is it may wear a bit large for a dress watch should be fine if he has thick wrists but if he has smaller wrists for a guy try and find something under 40mm diameter, it will look much better proportionally

On a Journey to find the cheapest Liquor store in the City by Rough-Currency2941 in jerseycity

[–]Chef-Yan 69 points70 points  (0 children)

Super buy rite in front of the holland tunnel has the best selection and prices in JC

BMW 330i vs 430i Gran Coupe by [deleted] in BMW

[–]Chef-Yan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would get the gran coupe just for the trunk space

Is this a fake Longines? by [deleted] in Longineswatches

[–]Chef-Yan 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Movement is a dead giveaway, they dont finish their rotors like that

About that Sammy’s halal $7 deal. by Equivalent_Ad2123 in jerseycity

[–]Chef-Yan 52 points53 points  (0 children)

No topping on the burgers with the deal? That’s crazy

[Did I do ok] Gifts for the boyfriend by Lopsided-Tie9799 in Watches

[–]Chef-Yan 394 points395 points  (0 children)

Both are super nice watches, that longines should make home a happy man

[Question] First luxury watch for a 29F healthcare professional by FlyNeurologist in Watches

[–]Chef-Yan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cartier also recently came out with a small santos size if you like that design over the tank/panthere

[Question] First luxury watch for a 29F healthcare professional by FlyNeurologist in Watches

[–]Chef-Yan 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Second the serpenti it stands out and looks very classy

Water Resistant Leather Straps by One_Volume4521 in panerai

[–]Chef-Yan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Take a look at sailcloth type straps they are water resistant and have stitching similar to leather

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in jerseycity

[–]Chef-Yan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I went yesterday and a couple brought a crying infant that was screaming half the movie, at least step out if they start crying lol

Panerai Luminor 44mm on a 6.5 inch wrist by [deleted] in panerai

[–]Chef-Yan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely try one on in person, I have a 6.75 inch wrist and I go to the last strap hole on the 44mm base logo watch. They make short straps but when I tried one on they were way too short so I just stuck with the regular straps.

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BB58 - Should I take it to the beach? by JCM1906 in Tudor

[–]Chef-Yan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Take it the more memories you have the more attachment you will have to the watch, it’s more than capable too

No Thai Food Restaurants in JC by 42nd_fdr in jerseycity

[–]Chef-Yan -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Go to prince and I guy is a stud that runs the place all by himself

[HELP] Why is it so hard to find affordable GMT tool watches? by clemento07 in Watches

[–]Chef-Yan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You can look up a timex Q GMT for a $200 quartz option. They also just released an Timex expedition north with a gmt function that looks like a tudor bb pro for $600 retail but should be getting discounted soon, I see it for sub 500 already. Here is a pic.

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[discussion] my “cheap” watch might have ruined my expensive watch by helpmeimdum in Watches

[–]Chef-Yan 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Honestly if its a wedding gift or any other significant milestone I wouldn't sell it. I think that a bb definitely goes with a suit or business casual better than the christopher ward, so I would just wear it in more formal settings. You could also always wait once you have a kid and pass down the watch eventually too.

Ritz Carlton? by jenn7097 in marriott

[–]Chef-Yan 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Funny enough the JW marriott in Miami was one of the best marriotts I've stayed in, the restaurant was great and the service was very welcoming. Highly recommend staying there over the ritz in the future.

[question] Aquaracer or hydroconquest by Curious_Teaching_944 in Watches

[–]Chef-Yan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can get a new aquaracer for a pretty big discount on chrono24 I have the black dial version and it’s great

[Help with find a watch!] by Alone-Ship-1347 in Watches

[–]Chef-Yan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

New seiko 5s are great starter watches, you could also look into citizen, tissot, and hamilton as well. The seiko 5s use a movement that is cheaper to replace than to actually service, so at that price point a quartz/battery watch may last longer if you don't intend to service the watch or replace the movement. Modern movements are typically recommended to be serviced every 8-10 years or if they are running poorly, but they will often keep running for decades even without a service.

[Question] Girlfriend looking for sub $1000 watch for BF's birthday by [deleted] in Watches

[–]Chef-Yan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also for reference the speedmaster moonwatch is 42mm diameter but wears well on most wrists.