By-Tor Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 I purchased only a few new watches in 2008... traded some too. Right now I have a pleasant problem: There's not even one single watch I really want... I feel my collection is somewhat "finished". Been feeling this way for a while now. I'm enjoying my collection and this hobby more than ever though. In these circles "finished" doesn't always mean "completely done"... we can always rotate one or two watches and get the replacements of course, but there are no more watches that I'd absolutely want to have. Strange how much I've been attracted to Rolex lately. Actually I have all my "dream Rollies" already. Gens or super reps. So the only really tempting Rolex for me is the upcoming WM9 16660 Seadweller... but since I have the WM9 v2 supreme black Steel Sub now, I think I can live without the 16660. They're so similar in appearance anyway. WM9 Yachtie is superb replication... but since I've owned a good (Noob) rep Yachtie I can pretty safely say that it's not a watch for me. Omega hasn't released any new "must have" models lately. I traded my UPO long time ago (actually it was after I got my SFSO) and now I have the "itch" for it again. A member was selling his UPO with Chief AR and black rubber strap and it looked very hot. That would mean trading my SFSO for it... since I promised that I will NOT break the 10 watch limit... otherwise I can't control the addiction. So black UPO with 2xAR x rubber strap... maybe... if a nice trade mysteriously comes up somewhere. Another watch that I lust after is the good old TAG Link... but not the old model that I used to have (and reviewed)... but the "brushed" version, which doesn't suffer from the reflective dial that much. There's something special about the Link bracelet that does it for me. So if I'm purchasing anything at all in 2009, I'll be pretty much re-buying my old watches back. This, of course, unless something irresistable comes out. What these watches could be... hmm, let's see... The ones you want replicated... the annual "I want/gossip" section 1. More EBEL BTR's. This watch really has impressed me. Lovin' my white Discovery Chrono, and it might be the best and most accurate replica ever. They can never replicate the complications, but how about this GMT: As you know I love almost all watches with the 4th hand, and I'd probably have a hard time resisting this one. This is another Ebel that I always wanted to be replicated: Classic two-tone 1911 chronograph. This would be the perfect dress watch. I think Ebel stopped using El Primero at this point and used just the basic Tricompax 7750. The spacing looks very 7750 to me. I dunno why I like this model so much, I just do... pure, classic 40mm design with that case shape maybe? It's "clean", simple and beautiful... and the design beats Daytona and Speedmaster with ease (imho). This watch would be SO amazing and a dream-come-true in many ways. I'm not holding my breath though. 2. More Zeniths: No, not the ugly (or at least tacky) modern Zeniths... but the classic Flyback Rainbow. This watch is SO "me". I wouldn't mind wrong subdial spacing, either. Just replicate this damn watch! 3. Vintage GMT 1675 Well yeah... we all know that the factories can't make the vintages right... not even remotely right. This wouldn't even have the "hand stack" issue... but yeah I know the drill... "No, we're Chinese, we can't use these thousands of Web reference pictures and do this very simple watch properly, we have to screw it up completely... we have to write OYSTER PERPETUAL DATE on the dial, use oversized crown, completely wrong looking case... we don't want to make a lot of money and sell this HUGELY POPULAR model at all, etc." But I'll post this again anyway... like I've posted it every year. Okay... post your suggestions and the watches you're thinking about buying in the next 12 months. Don't be shy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestripes Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 Like I've begged for for months now: (pictures not mine) IWC Mark XVI: the perfect casual watch Vintage Omega Seamaster 300 Patek Calatrava A good Seamaster pro case, with all its variants (crown guards, crown guards, crown guards!) An ultimate 42mm PO (the ideal proportions) I couldn't even afford to get all these reps if they were made, but I hope at least one can be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted January 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 Hey those are great suggestions. Completely forgot about the 42mm UPO thing... would be awesome. I have my old Bond Seamaster and while it's not perfect it's pretty satisfactory (for me). The bracelet on these old versions is way superior. If I manage to find a gen insert for this, I'd be even happier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzman Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 I would like to se and instantly buy: 1. Ulysse Nardin GMT 2. IWC Big Ingeneuer -tazz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzman Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 Hey those are great suggestions. Completely forgot about the 42mm UPO thing... would be awesome. I have my old Bond Seamaster and while it's not perfect it's pretty satisfactory (for me). The bracelet on these old versions is way superior. If I manage to find a gen insert for this, I'd be even happier. Doesnt Ofrei have gen inserts for Omega? -tazz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted January 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 Doesnt Ofrei have gen inserts for Omega? -tazz I think they only sell full bezels... for $225 or something. Doesn't make much sense to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 #1 for me would be a WM9 Quality 14060 NON-SCOC I find it fascinating there are NO good versions of an other wise simple clean design. Keep it clean and leave off the SCOC as well. Don't forget the lug holes!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 #2 Kobold Soarway GMT Gen's retail around 4k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted January 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 I'm a fan of the no-date Sub too. My old man has a 14060. Very clean and cool... and keep in mind, the original Subs didn't have nonsense like the date display. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justasgood Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 Hey those are great suggestions. Completely forgot about the 42mm UPO thing... would be awesome. I have my old Bond Seamaster and while it's not perfect it's pretty satisfactory (for me). The bracelet on these old versions is way superior. If I manage to find a gen insert for this, I'd be even happier. Send me the case ref info...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzman Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 btw, i think 2009 will be the Omega-year , just as 2008 was the Breitling-year .. maybe im right maybe im wrong.. I think im right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbieG Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 I hear you Tazz. I love my gen and I would love to see that get repped, but due to movement issues I doubt it will ever get done. I would like to se and instantly buy: 1. Ulysse Nardin GMT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbieG Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 I have my eye on just a few gens and as usual would love to see some reps to see if it really is love or fleeting lust... I hear there are some new more accurate DD's coming. I have my eye on a 36MM with a roman glacier dial. I hope in the new run they wil finally do a color accurate version of that dial which isn't so turquoise. I want to be sure I love it before I pull the trigger on a platinum watch as if I don't really love that dial I would just get a white gold version or keep my DJ... I would like to see a Vintage Jubilee Aquatimer done, although the movement would never be right... I would like to see the new regulat AT's done. I wonder if Josh will preorder something from that line and get it in the pipeline for a 1:1. And I would add that I hope they do a non-chrono version this time... In fact, I would like to request that a new non-chrono movement get propped up so we can kill this ETA nonsense. I'm rooting for the 2892 clone. Imagine all the cool watches we could have with that - especially if they start doing modules for complictions with them. I know, wishful thinking, but imagine if we could have something like a Breguet Marine watch. I'll take either the chrono or the non-chrono - although I would like to see more non-chrono watches this year. I think the proportion of A7750 watches has been a bit much lately. That said, I prefer the chrono version for this particular watch... Finally, I would love to see the VC Partimony traditionelle in WG get done as that one will probably be my next gen. In know the movement will never be right but who cares. I'm sill torn between that and a 5120 Calatrava though, but the VC has the edge... Since this came out there is a new handwind with seconds at 6 that I like better. The former would be the better rep for movement reasons though and unfortunately, the handwind just came out at SIHH and I don't have a pic in WG for that version yet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DemonSlayer Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 I want to see this one replicated: What does Liverpool have? :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 I would like to see the new regulat AT's done. I wonder if Josh will preorder something from that line and get it in the pipeline for a 1:1. And I would add that I hope they do a non-chrono version this time... I agree. I LOVE that non chrono blue-black one...that is outstanding!! I would also go simple...and I know this will never happen...but I would love to see a Ladies Omega Seamaster...even in quartz...I don't care. Why not a classic sports watch for women?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickdick Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 This year i ain't gonna ask for too much... just a frigging decent reverso! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pollux1 Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 The mark XVI and a decent Seamaster case would be perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fidestro Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 I am surprised that I have not seen the "other Fiddy" yet, the Fifty Fathoms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbieG Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 Toad is showing us his feminine side... I would also go simple...and I know this will never happen...but I would love to see a Ladies Omega Seamaster...even in quartz...I don't care. Why not a classic sports watch for women?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 Toad is showing us his feminine side... Hah...I have skinny wrists...but not that skinny...and certainly not too skinny to pull off my big hunk of man-steel-Skyland. ...this is more to increase my moxy as Sugar Daddy potential... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted January 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 I have my eye on just a few gens and as usual would love to see some reps to see if it really is love or fleeting lust... I hear there are some new more accurate DD's coming. I have my eye on a 36MM with a roman glacier dial. I hope in the new run they wil finally do a color accurate version of that dial which isn't so turquoise. I want to be sure I love it before I pull the trigger on a platinum watch as if I don't really love that dial I would just get a white gold version or keep my DJ... I agree, it's a great looking watch. But I simply can't wear a watch that small. I understand that the gen full gold version is much heavier and feels more substantial, but man... it's a small watch. I might check the DD2 eventually. The DD looked great on my lady though... and I really liked the turquoise dial, inaccurate or not. Another dress watch that I really like is Omega AT. Quite underrated watch and it has the classic lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwee Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 This is the one watch I would want to see repped. GP Sea Hawk II. Good size 42mm. Looks good on rubber, leather and to me, one of the best bracelets! The grey dial looks fantatstic! Don't think its too difficult! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 I would like to see the new regulat AT's done. I wonder if Josh will preorder something from that line and get it in the pipeline for a 1:1. And I would add that I hope they do a non-chrono version this time... I just did some reading on the IWC Deep Two and realized it would probably never get repped because like your UN GMT, the complication of it will never get done. Apparently the extra ring gauge on the Deep Two (aka IW354701) is a mechanical depth gauge. The rep factories will never rep this function. HOWEVER...I think in faux form it would still be great. It's a big watch though...46mm x 15.5mm...not as thick as a Skyland, but slightly wider! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siger125 Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 blackbird original and the orange Ebel 1911 would be cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefcook Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 Blancpain Fifty Fathoms: IWC Mark XVI: Jaeger Le Coulte Reverso Grande Taille or Classique: All three should be easy to rep and will IMO be big sellers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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