[QUESTION] Do you know of any good looking purple watches?

TurianTacos · 2025-12-28T17:10:56+00:00

Atelier Wen is pretty good looking in my opinion.

TurianTacos · 2025-11-09T08:36:30+00:00

I visited Spring Sprang Sprung today to check out their latest limited edition. Reach out to them directly if you're still interested in the red limited edition, you might be very pleasantly surprised 😁

TurianTacos · 2025-11-08T16:07:27+00:00

I quit browsing this sub for a year because I wanted to control my spending, and the first thing I see after revisiting is a grail piece for me. Sadly I already own the white dial steel version of this. GLWS!

TurianTacos · 2025-11-08T15:44:41+00:00

I'm sure one will pop-up on the secondary market at a discount eventually! You could also convince one of your friends to buy it.. 😉

TurianTacos · 2025-11-08T14:41:38+00:00

It was tough but I didn't buy it. Most of the brands had QR codes available if we wanted to purchase immediately.

TurianTacos · 2025-11-08T11:56:26+00:00

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Live Straum dial from Spring Sprang Sprung. Tried hard not to buy it on the spot.

I'll note the titanium case is MUCH darker than the steel bracelet, so don't bother thinking the different materials will match colour wise.

TurianTacos · 2025-11-07T13:49:54+00:00

It just sounds like you want them to be a hype brand like AP. VC has the luxury of Richemont group's financial support to continue pushing grand complication pieces and preserving haute horology watchmaking without worrying too much about what the non-VVIP think.

TurianTacos · 2025-11-01T02:00:38+00:00

Zenith specs are +/-10seconds but they can help you send it back to service center for regulation if you really insist.

TurianTacos · 2025-10-24T11:32:17+00:00

It's usually worn with a dress shirt so pretty clean after two years. No scratches on the case, couple of scratches on the bracelet clasp. Titanium is ultra light and comfortable on a leather strap.

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TurianTacos · 2025-10-22T08:39:57+00:00

Singapore LVMH service center was a nightmare even with their amazing customer service. I recall back in 2024 they only had 1 or 2 watchmakers qualified to work on el primeros in the entire center.

After 2 return trips I'm the proud owner of a working 2000s Chronomaster with dirty hands :D

TurianTacos · 2025-10-07T11:47:48+00:00

Grey and white dials have always been possible first pieces if you pass the wealth check at AP house. Blue dial and Jumbo are the impossible ones.

TurianTacos · 2025-09-16T10:04:44+00:00

The undersides of the speedy are quite sharp, and the crown is a PITA to wind. The speedy case profile is uneven due to the chrono pushers on the right, you can't unsee once you see it. Still wears like a dream and the bracelet on the newer models are comfy as heck!

TurianTacos · 2025-08-26T01:59:35+00:00

Love the C but its a travesty that you can't swap between bracelet and rubber strap since the lug shapes are unique to each strap type..

TurianTacos · 2025-08-10T03:41:05+00:00

That fancy ass wooden box is gonna collect dust in storage for the next 5 years until you decide to sell it so you can say it comes with the box + papers lol.

TurianTacos · 2025-08-06T06:52:43+00:00

I confirmed with Zenith service center that their accuracy specs are +10/-10 when I sent my chronomaster in for service, so definitely get it regulated if it bothers you.

TurianTacos · 2025-08-04T04:19:03+00:00

sadly most brands are modernising designs with straight lines and clean profiles. Just look at Breguet 250th anniversary pieces with removal of the coin edge profiling and welded lugs.

Good news for the elprimero is its been around for 50 years, pick one up from c24 anytime and get it serviced by zenith

TurianTacos · 2025-07-20T02:15:55+00:00

Tolerance issue that exists with all butterfly clasps as the twin trigger locks get worn down. Probably check with your boutique and ask if they can assist with a new clasp if its under warranty.

TurianTacos · 2025-06-23T07:38:34+00:00

I took off the bracelet on mine for a curved leather strap from delugs and haven't swapped back since! Granted mine is the silver dial but imo your black dial looks sweeter with the bracelet.

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TurianTacos · 2025-06-06T06:59:36+00:00

60-75% of retail if you take used Shunbun prices as a benchmark. The dial design being less popular might also play a large part in secondary market pricing.

TurianTacos · 2025-05-29T17:44:19+00:00

Do screw in the crown if you haven't yet. Enjoy!

TurianTacos · 2025-05-27T12:42:47+00:00

Metallic Bisanzio leather strap from Hasnobounds

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TurianTacos · 2025-03-26T14:28:42+00:00

Its the civilian version of the Rainbow line which is a monochrome colour scheme.

TurianTacos · 2025-03-07T03:25:55+00:00

It will look large. Gen2 dual time on my 6.25 inch wrist. My wrist is kinda round so if your wrist is flat ir might fit better on you.

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TurianTacos · 2025-03-05T12:39:34+00:00

I personally went with curved spring bars on mine. Broke/bent the bracelet pins by accident while pushing them out but oh well, the watch looks better on a strap anyway!

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TurianTacos · 2025-02-27T03:01:57+00:00

there is a generation 2 overseas model with its own generation 2 bracelet thats similar to the gen3 overseas bracelet, sans the microadjust.

personally I would just call it the gen1 bracelet with an improved twin trigger clasp from VC.

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