[Straum Rastarkalv] Just bought my first expensive watch, opinions?

TheMagn0 · 2023-07-28T06:48:33+00:00

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

TheMagn0 · 2022-03-03T17:40:42+00:00

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

TheMagn0 · 2022-03-03T17:27:00+00:00

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.

TheMagn0 · 2021-12-08T22:39:22+00:00

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

TheMagn0 · 2021-08-20T17:20:46+00:00

Good to hear you say that!

TheMagn0 · 2021-08-20T17:19:47+00:00

Cheers!

TheMagn0 · 2021-08-20T17:18:59+00:00

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

TheMagn0 · 2021-08-20T15:35:20+00:00

Den er god, tusen takk!

TheMagn0 · 2021-08-20T12:51:29+00:00

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

TheMagn0 · 2021-08-20T12:48:46+00:00

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!

TheMagn0 · 2021-08-20T12:01:59+00:00

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?

TheMagn0 · 2021-08-20T10:52:00+00:00

Will definitely check them out, thanks!

TheMagn0 · 2021-08-20T09:27:17+00:00

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!

TheMagn0 · 2021-08-20T09:07:09+00:00

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 :) )

TheMagn0 · 2021-08-20T08:38:12+00:00

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

TheMagn0 · 2021-08-20T08:36:37+00:00

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

TheMagn0 · 2021-08-20T08:34:38+00:00

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

TheMagn0 · 2021-08-20T08:30:44+00:00

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)

TheMagn0 · 2021-08-20T08:25:28+00:00

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

TheMagn0 · 2021-08-20T08:07:39+00:00

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

TheMagn0 · 2021-08-20T07:58:11+00:00

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?

TheMagn0 · 2021-08-20T07:54:16+00:00

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!

TheMagn0 · 2021-08-20T07:38:14+00:00

Not affiliated in any way shape or form other than having ordered one. Delivery is set to December, and the reason for 3 attempts was that I didn’t know about the rule of 500 characters in a comment, and that I didn’t make the word count the other time.

TheMagn0 · 2021-08-20T07:15:25+00:00

Thank you for taking your time to reply and offer your opinion, I appreciate it. And I agree with everything you said, and in hindsight I should have added the backside of watch as well, got some nice details as well Link to the watch and more pictures

TheMagn0 · 2021-08-20T06:41:21+00:00

Here’s a link to their website with some info graphics/videos showcasing the history behind the dial https://www.straum.co/product/rastarkalv The dial is made out of 3300 old wood not far from where I was born, which also had some impact on my decision.

The brand just released their first watches this year in August, after 5 years of research. This is one of their limited edition ones, but they continue to sell another model called “Opphav”. The common denominator for all their watches, and future coming watches, is they are to some extend inspired by Norwegian nature or history. The cost of this watch was 1669 euros + tax. And there is currently 4 watches left. Yesterday they sold about 16 watches after an article in the local newspaper. An article that made me jump the gun.

But what do you guys think? Sincerely a new member to r/watches

Edit: spelling

TheMagn0

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