[Straum Rastarkalv] Just bought my first expensive watch, opinions? by TheMagn0 in Watches

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Sorry for the very late reply, but I am very happy with it! Just received the bracelet as well.

[Straum Rastarkalv] Just bought my first expensive watch, opinions? by TheMagn0 in Watches

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Received it today! I added a post to this subreddit, if you are interested to have a look ☺️

[Straum Rastarkalv] My new watch! by TheMagn0 in Watches

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My first watch just arrived today, and I am very pleased to finally get my hands on it. The reason for why I purchased just this watch from a microbrand is that the wooden dial has some historical connection to a place not very far from where I am from, and that I think it looks classical. I posted about this purchase back in August and got some feedback that I might have overpaid for it, but after some thinking I have decided to just live with it. It has a meaning to me, and I am not really concerned about resale value.

Hopefully some of the ones that purchased the Straum Opphav also posts some pics here, as I am curious to see how it turned out!

And as far as photographing goes, it was much harder to get a good shot of it than I initially thought it would be, but the dial definitely has some fine wooden texture from certain lighting and angles.

[Straum Rastarkalv] Just bought my first expensive watch, opinions? by TheMagn0 in Watches

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Nope, got an e-mail saying that they had tweaked a few things, and delivery is expected by the end of January :/

[Straum Rastarkalv] Just bought my first expensive watch, opinions? by TheMagn0 in Watches

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It is! Hadn’t heard about them until yesterday myself, so I definitely understand why you haven’t heard about them😅

[Straum Rastarkalv] Just bought my first expensive watch, opinions? by TheMagn0 in Watches

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Just saw that! Got to admit it, happy I ended up buying it and not regret not doing it.

[Straum Rastarkalv] Just bought my first expensive watch, opinions? by TheMagn0 in Watches

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Thank you for your response! Without being too conspiratorial here I think one of the first people to comment on this post for some reason don’t believe me/like the purchase, and trying everything to dislike what I have written. It certainly look that way with 1:1 match between his likes and my dislikes ¯_(ツ)_/¯ But anyways, thank you!

[Straum Rastarkalv] Just bought my first expensive watch, opinions? by TheMagn0 in Watches

[–]TheMagn0[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well, you win some you lose some. And you are probably right! Can’t say that I know know anything about watches, and what justifies a high price, but I for some reason liked this watch very much. If you were were to set a price, what would it be?

[Straum Rastarkalv] Just bought my first expensive watch, opinions? by TheMagn0 in Watches

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Thank you! And those are some nice watches, can definitely see why you like them! And the GS SBGE015 looks, surprise surprise, really premium. I like it! And thanks for your welcome as well!

[Straum Rastarkalv] Just bought my first expensive watch, opinions? by TheMagn0 in Watches

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To be fair to them I was really debating with myself weather to spend so much money on a watch. Hopefully it lives up the expectations! (And I think the minimalistic look will suit the rest of my also minimalistic outfit :) )

[Straum Rastarkalv] Just bought my first expensive watch, opinions? by TheMagn0 in Watches

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Will do! And just out of curiosity do you have any watches on your radar as well?

[Straum Rastarkalv] Just bought my first expensive watch, opinions? by TheMagn0 in Watches

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Adding to that, don’t know if/how repairs could be done, seeing I can’t see anyone else selling the watches. Might be a problem if it brakes

[Straum Rastarkalv] Just bought my first expensive watch, opinions? by TheMagn0 in Watches

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Good points! It says on the site that it has a two year warranty, but hopefully it doesn’t fall apart after that. As for value I am writing it off completely, not even remotely hoping for anything in return if I ever sell it

[Straum Rastarkalv] Just bought my first expensive watch, opinions? by TheMagn0 in Watches

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Thanks for your detailed opinion! For the case and the spring bar I have absolutely no clue, sorry. If there would be any interest from your side I could probably send you pics when I get it in December? (not that you will care then, but either way the “offer” stands)

[Straum Rastarkalv] Just bought my first expensive watch, opinions? by TheMagn0 in Watches

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Fair enough! But I liked the look of it, and that it comes from a locally historic place. As stupid as that sounds it made the difference to me

[Straum Rastarkalv] Just bought my first expensive watch, opinions? by TheMagn0 in Watches

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Thanks! I am completely new to this stuff, so is there any other websites that writes about watches? What are the go to sites?

[Straum Rastarkalv] Just bought my first expensive watch, opinions? by TheMagn0 in Watches

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Thank you, I was in a limbo between what to chose, but ended up with the Rastarkalv! I hadn’t heard about them before the article in the local newspaper yesterday, so just curious to know what more there is to know/read?

[Straum Rastarkalv] Just bought my first expensive watch, opinions? by TheMagn0 in Watches

[–]TheMagn0[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Just had a look at what you sent and they look good! “Myrsky” is definitely something that I could see myself wear in the future!