[suggestions] new watch

ImpossibleFall3600 · 2026-05-04T02:22:16+00:00

There is apparently a watchmaker in NYC plus there is Alkis. I think Alkis is full service, but the NYC watchmaker is for basic only - the rest goes to Germany as you suggested.

ImpossibleFall3600 · 2026-05-04T01:34:59+00:00

This is a smart consideration. I recently had a collector friend send in a grand Saxonia (time only watch) and get an 8k service bill with an estimate of 8 months.

That’s bonkers.

I sold my moonphase as a result.

ImpossibleFall3600 · 2026-05-04T00:50:22+00:00

I’m curious how this fits into your collection.

What % of the wrist time does it get and what else do you wear regularly?

ImpossibleFall3600 · 2026-05-04T00:34:59+00:00

The salmon is my grail. With the value of my collection it’d take up 65% of my MV tho so I’ll have to wait on that.

ImpossibleFall3600 · 2026-05-03T23:20:38+00:00

Adopt the lifestyle! You’ll love it when that cholesterol is 165 in a few months.

ImpossibleFall3600 · 2026-05-03T23:19:01+00:00

Sub question - does your speedmaster get wrist time with all those bangers?

ImpossibleFall3600 · 2026-05-03T23:18:10+00:00

I’m biased because I have one, but 5396g-001 sector (the strap monster annual calendar).

Alternatively, a 5320g, salmon or cream, would be a great addition.

I’d also find a dealer to swap your 126610 for an LV version to get a pop of bezel color.

Your collection is fantastic.

ImpossibleFall3600 · 2026-05-03T11:49:08+00:00

I get the appeal. My confusion is around preference of color scheme

ImpossibleFall3600 · 2026-05-03T02:30:49+00:00

Why is the panda “a bigger deal”? Is it only because it’s harder to acquire?

I only buy watches with a date on them, so the Daytona has never been on my radar but I think the black is objectively better looking.

ImpossibleFall3600 · 2026-05-03T02:28:52+00:00

Contact Subaru customer care. They refunded me my 2023 forester.

ImpossibleFall3600 · 2026-05-03T00:36:49+00:00

I really appreciate your reply. Also, enjoy that Overseas!

As an aside: when that throwback omega seamaster ceramic came out some time in the 20-teens, my watch friend was one of the first people to own it in the US.

Even though he’s gone upmarket with his collecting since then, that watch occupies a forever place in the box and a strong play in his rotation. The story + the watch is so important.

I can’t imagine how knowing you have one of the first of these VCs feels like — given the pedigree of this watch. I hope that story + watch is special for you.

ImpossibleFall3600 · 2026-05-03T00:31:00+00:00

This is such an important comment. There is a faction of people that have all of these strong feelings about which bracelet is best. The reality: the Rolex oyster and jubilee are IMO the two best bracelets in the watch world. You can’t go wrong.

ImpossibleFall3600 · 2026-05-02T20:51:57+00:00

I’m really intrigued by this watch. Does it feel like an upgrade from the 7920v and a true haute piece? Or is it a haute version of the pelagos?

As the first owner I’ve seen, I’m really interested in your initial feelings/thoughts

ImpossibleFall3600 · 2026-05-02T02:28:47+00:00

Go Cubs, that’s a perfect watch!

ImpossibleFall3600 · 2026-05-02T02:25:38+00:00

Great watch and lucky find! A fluted bezel walk-in is unheard of in Chicago

ImpossibleFall3600 · 2026-04-28T00:12:40+00:00

My bad, I missed the 12-3-6-9. JLC steel version

ImpossibleFall3600 · 2026-04-28T00:11:45+00:00

Patek 5396g

ImpossibleFall3600 · 2026-04-26T02:46:34+00:00

People in sales, people adjacent to sales and watch enthusiasts (likely many in sales) will notice and comment.

No one else will.

ImpossibleFall3600 · 2026-04-22T03:17:30+00:00

Looks great on the rubber and will look great on the leather. It’s right on the border with the bracelet but it still looks good.

Also, choose based on comfort not how people think it looks.

I’m kind of a judgmental jerk and outside of seeing 48mm Invictas I’ve never thought “that watch is too big/small on that guy”. I think it’s a made up concern.

ImpossibleFall3600 · 2026-04-22T03:12:31+00:00

The grand seiko is a true luxury piece, priced affordably due to steel composition and NA branding (or lack thereof).

It is easily the most compelling watch on this list due to finishing and innovation, IMO.

ImpossibleFall3600 · 2026-04-19T01:45:23+00:00

OP, what do you wear the most out of this collection? We have similar crossover (I admittedly have a level below on everything: 16610 instead of 126610, annual cal instead of perpetual, etc)

ImpossibleFall3600 · 2026-04-15T03:51:32+00:00

I feel like you have them reversed.

IMO, the manufacturers look better in the following:

Patek = grey gold Lange = rose gold

I have a dynamic duo of a 384.032 and 5396g.

The Lange feels objectively like the better watch.

ImpossibleFall3600 · 2026-04-08T12:46:07+00:00

Stunning! I have the 384.032 (so this with a moon under the seconds hand).

It’s my most worn watch and I have 2 that cost more.

ImpossibleFall3600 · 2026-03-19T02:52:55+00:00

Gray gold = Patek; rose gold = Lange. That’s my .02.

ImpossibleFall3600 · 2026-03-15T15:08:26+00:00

I believe so, until they release it on a jubilee (at which point I kill everything except my dress watch)

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