Samurai Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 Came across this lovely gen skeleton watch. Need some comments so that I can decide if its worth the 890 euro tag. Limited edition of 20 watches: Technic and Details Type: ESQUELETO limited edition Item no.: S010504 Unitas 6498 manual wind-up hour, minute and decentral second hand Case: brushed stainless steel Diameter: 47 mm Dial: reflector Crystal: sapphire crystal, domed, with double anti-reflecting coatings on the interior side Bezel: polished stainless steel Strap: (1) Grey Russian leather with blue seam 22 mm x 22 mm (2) Alligator leather, black with black seam, 22 mm x 18 mm Buckle: (1) PRE-V 22 mm polished stainless steel pin buckle, screwed-in, with engraved logo (2) Pusher clasp, polished, with engraved logo, 18 mm Accessoires Watch tool to exchange the strap Root wood box coated with piano lacquer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phaedo Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 Looks nice, go for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boncovi Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 very simple thinking; 890EUR is a lot for a Steinhart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmt Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 very simple thinking; 890EUR is a lot for a Steinhart. I agree with that. But, its all in your mindset. It IS a beautiful watch. And it's a real, and really nicely decorated movement.... will be clean and oiled when you get it. Will last a long time. The name brings no prestige, if that's what your after. But, skeletonizing is a lot of work, and they did a nice job as far as I can see. So, if you've got 890Euro, andyou wont miss it, have at it. If that's a lot for you, and you wont be buying anything for a long time because of it, you can get more value elsewhere. Let us know what you decide and pls post a review and pics if you go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai Posted June 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 Thanks guys. I am ok to pay 890 (actually will be 721 euros...as there will be no 19% VAT for sale to Singapore). What I really wanted to know was....is this good value for money? Don't think there are too many good looking skeleton reps around which will last a while. Actually, its a toss up between a Francois Rotier Tourbillon (chinese tourby....I had posted about this some time back) and this watch. I like the fact that it's a big watch @ 47mm and the movement looks decent....plus only 20 made. Decisions...decisions.....need a smoke break :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmt Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 Thanks guys. I am ok to pay 890 (actually will be 721 euros...as there will be no 19% VAT for sale to Singapore). What I really wanted to know was....is this good value for money? Don't think there are too many good looking skeleton reps around which will last a while. Actually, its a toss up between a Francois Rotier Tourbillon (chinese tourby....I had posted about this some time back) and this watch. I like the fact that it's a big watch @ 47mm and the movement looks decent....plus only 20 made. Decisions...decisions.....need a smoke break :-) I would buy the unitas gen. I would not buy the Chinese tourby. Kind of pretentious... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai Posted June 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 I would buy the unitas gen. I would not buy the Chinese tourby. Kind of pretentious... My thoughts exactly....plus the tourby is gold plated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 what a ugly watch! :yucky: this design has nothing to do with the classic skeleton design. a 47mm skeleton in a Pilot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai Posted June 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 Have ordered one . Should be with me by the week-end. Will put up some pics. Good thing is....am getting a 10 day return-money back guarantee (maybe our dealers should take a hint) Can't wait to get my hands on it now :-) p.s. also managed to secure watch no. 7/20 for myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotoman Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 Have ordered one . Should be with me by the week-end. Will put up some pics. Good thing is....am getting a 10 day return-money back guarantee (maybe our dealers should take a hint) Can't wait to get my hands on it now :-) p.s. also managed to secure watch no. 7/20 for myself. I hope you enjoy it - But 1. you should search and speak to chris 5264 he is the forum expert on skeletons 2. you should check to see what "t" has available, he has some amazing hand decorated movements that blow this watch out of the water. http://s163.photobucket.com/albums/t320/tourbillon1801/ 3. That price is way to much for a steinhart- you can get much better watches for that $$ 4. I have the homer tourby - its not pretentious in the least 99% of people you meet will not know what a tourby is including many watch makers. - And its a joy to watch- you just can't stop looking at it. just my thoughts - you asked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai Posted June 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 T has some lovely watches.....am tempted to get some from him.....very soon :-) Thanks guys. Let's see how the watch is when it comes in. I have 10 days to decide if I am keeping the watch....else money back. Will post some pics when I get it. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
namor Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 Definately send it back ! You either get MUCH nicer watches from t for that money (I name him for example because we are speaking of decorated movements, and he is THE dealer with the greatest variety of handcrafted movements) - or you can get other nice watches for MUCH less than that ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 the price of ST skeleton is good... very good. This is not overpriced. This is a swiss skeletonised movement and will found in more expensive watches. but this movement has no personal touch... i would hand blued ths screws and wheels and some other parts. Or would engrave the movement? Anything which get this watch a personal touch. Not only a "factory assembled watch"... i miss here the craftsmanship of the creator. Also would change this hands. This hands are plastic... absolute "no go" I would remove the dial. A skeleton timepiece don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai Posted June 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 Thanks T...point well taken and understood. Let's see how the watch looks in person....will keep it if it appeals to me (and the wife lets me keep it) :-) ...else money back. Will send you a PM on some of your watches that I have seen. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lololo33 Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 just spent a few minutes on the tourby web site.. holy crap if that isnt the best bargain piece of wrist art I have ever seen. Def. on my list for the near future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai Posted July 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 Ok guys.....here's the story. Got the watch....had it with me for less than 5 hours and it was back on it's way from where it came. Reason.....the wife didn't approve of it. According to her...it was a nice watch....but somehow just didn't suit me. Sad as I was....my options were....keep the watch and sleep on the couch or return it an live to fight another day. Managed to take some quick pics from my phone (quality sucks): Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted July 4, 2008 Report Share Posted July 4, 2008 I think you made the right decision - now go and spend the money on a watch that will really make you smile... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotoman Posted July 4, 2008 Report Share Posted July 4, 2008 my wife has opposed some of my pieces, but she has the theory, well, hell if you like it, what do i care. but, i like it alot LESS on the wrist shot - its too big - maybe in general, or maybe for your wrist, but considering the style, which i wasn't a big fan of to begin with - i like it less on the wrist - invest in a nice tourby watch if you want a skeleton - Or, you could go my route build your own i have tourby case and hands - 350 ish, pvd skeleton movement, 100 bucks, custom made hktan hornback strap, thick - 212ish crystal sent to chieftang - 45 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai Posted July 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2008 Love your PVD skeleton. I did contact Touby for movement/watch.....he says he is completely sold out/ choco-block.....not taking any orders for a few months. He has a skeleton watch available that costs upwards of 3500 euros. So how now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotoman Posted July 5, 2008 Report Share Posted July 5, 2008 Love your PVD skeleton. I did contact Touby for movement/watch.....he says he is completely sold out/ choco-block.....not taking any orders for a few months. He has a skeleton watch available that costs upwards of 3500 euros. So how now? One thing i have learned in this world is when you see something unique or rare or "perfect" i.e. the rep you want without flaws GRAB IT. i lost a bunch of stuff early on now i buy it even when i don't have the $$- no more regrets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai Posted July 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2008 I agree mate. My quest for a skeleton and a tourbillon continues :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vric Posted July 5, 2008 Report Share Posted July 5, 2008 (edited) Oh MY GOD.... I just seen the photobucket of "T" for the first time... I'm so going to be broke soon !!! Watch project #3 here I come Edited July 5, 2008 by vric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai Posted July 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2008 Oh MY GOD.... I just seen the photobucket of "T" for the first time... I'm so going to be broke soon !!! Watch project #3 here I come Hold your horses mate.....he isn't taking on anything new till about end of the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vric Posted July 5, 2008 Report Share Posted July 5, 2008 (edited) I only need parts.. he don't supply anything or just don't take any custom order ? Edited July 5, 2008 by vric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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