MTR
8850
Like you I am
also more of a new watch buyer.
I like it when I start the story of a watch and it shows my own signs of wear.
But sometimes you are looking for something very specific that no longer exists. And then the only option left is to go into the used or vintage area. And it can also be a question of price to prefer a used watch.
In my opinion, you can also celebrate an anniversary with a used watch and, for example, have the date engraved.
More personal than the date on the warranty card, don't you think?
Anyway, an interesting topic.
Best
Thomas
She has arrived today!!
And thank God she is in excellent condition. The Watch is NOS (new, never worn). However, it has been stored for 15 years. The box is in bad condition, but all papers exist. Usually I don't do that (to buy on suspicion). I saw this watch many years ago an...
Not to be too repetitive, but the dial typography is really good...
...a lot of information in a small space but done well. I really like that the did not 'flip' the text on the sub-dials...most do unfortunately...
Thank you mdg!
I'm usually a big fan of calm, reduced dials. The 3754's dial is the exact opposite. But I have rarely seen anything so harmonious, perfectly coordinated. And the readability is perfect. Even in the dark. ...
Thank you, dear Tony!!
Can’t take my hands from her.... Hope, you are fine and find some time to enjoy your magnificent watch collection, too! All the best Thomas ...
Fabulous!
and don't worry about the box- they are kind of crappy and disintegrate even when stored carefully. This is the one I got. Cazalea ...
Look how the dials vary!
My perpetual in the middle has Dec at 12 o'clock on the month subdial above 6. Yours has January at 12 o'clock. And your moon subdial at the top is larger. My months, days and dates are flipped at the bottom and yours are not. Interesting! My watch was bu...
Very interesting.
Mine has been built in 2004/2005. But I think we both have the same movement inside - the caliber 79251. Right? ☺️
Thank you for your kind words, Uncle Chico!
Yes, it also has become my favorite PC. BTV ...
LOLLL
Who knows what the future will bring? My heart and mind are pure. I am full of good intentions. Once again. Hahahahaha At the moment I love to play with the rattrapante mechanism. Even if the lighting conditions are not ideal at this time. ...
I have to thank you!!
Namely for bearing my enthusiasm. And for reading my posts. Yes, I was very lucky with the condition of the watch. I was able to convince myself yesterday that it looks like new from the outside. Now I know from my AD‘s master watchmaker that the inside o...
Thank you, FabR!
And it is such a pleasure to wear and play with. At the moment I am exploring the Rattrapante mechanism. Love the red hand. Sorry for the bad light conditions. Best Thomas ...
LOLLL!
Yes, you remember correctly. I also bought my IWC Minute Repeater in Milano. However, I was actually there in November last year. This time regarding the Da Vinci it was a different dealer and the transaction took place via C24 without personal direct con...
It must mean something! ;-)) In fact, let me "confess" that one of my favorite watches also comes from Milano, and according to Google Maps the two ADs are exactly 150 meters away from each other! ;-)
Via Verri and Montenapo are easily my two favorite streets in Milano -- most of the times I go to Milano, I park in Piazza Meda and then I'm seriously able to spend the *entire* day in those two streets! ;-)) ...
Ha! What a nice coincidence.
I completely understand you. And your Patek is a dream.... I like this area very much and know it quite well. For a while I was there twice a year. Starting from Via Gesù and our favorite hotel, the Four Seasons (located in a former monastery), my wife an...
Unbelievable journey
Impressive story. For 15 years you know a watch, and it sits all the time waiting you wil buy. No others noticed the Da Vinci, so it goes to the owner who desire it the most. I had the same, but in a shorter time period. IWC almost made it for you only, t...
Hahahaha. Great!!
Thanks a lot, dear Wheems@8! Yes, sounds a bit like a fairy tale. I have regretted selling my 3750 for over 15 years. A few years later I made up my mind to make up for my mistake. However, I didn't want to buy the same watch anymore, because my Ex-Da-Vin...
Great reply
I never sold a watch. Simply said, i had no luxury watches 3 years ago. Selling a Seiko sportura brings low money in the pocket, so selling that watch is useless. I made my father happy with that watch. Selling is still not a reason, because why? I decide...
Hmmmhhh...
Interesting topic! I've learned a lot over the past years. On the one hand here in the forum, where there are so many knowledgeable watch collectors with a very developed taste. In the other hand my taste has evolved over the years, too, and I've also lea...
Impressing watch life
I’d discovered that a mechanical watch is something special. I was born in the quartz age and do not mention the power of mechanical watches. What is it? How does it works? Discovering the magic so late in my life, it was unbelievable when i saw for the f...
An interesting personal development
that you are going through. I have not (yet) found access to vintage watches. Dangerous terrain ... My only “vintage watch” bought second-hand is my Panerai 127 “Fiddy”. 😁 Best Thomas
Found this thought yesterday
Buying an used watch/vintage, the seller can not write the date of purchase on the warranty card. So a birthday purchase or an other special date notation (wedding) is lost. This what i go to write is not investigated, when new watches sold, more watches ...
Like you I am
also more of a new watch buyer. I like it when I start the story of a watch and it shows my own signs of wear. But sometimes you are looking for something very specific that no longer exists. And then the only option left is to go into the used or vintage...
Totally agree
Many topics to chat about. Always topics to create. Always matter and interesting facts.
So.
Today I went with my new 3754 to my AD's master watchmaker. I had to leave her there for terrible 90 minutes. During this time he put the beauty through its paces. The result: the watch is in perfect condition with fantastic amplitude values. The movement...