Thought to kick off the start of Sleep Deprivation Time after trying out the Grand Seiko SLGC009 Tentagraph at their Miami boutique (cool guys working there). I have to say, the watch kinda got to me in a brutalist, WTF kinda way. Color, size, and case angles won't work for everyone, but I dug it. Light, comfortable and killer finishing and dial. I know; it's large and the retail is in pre-owned, nice two-tone Daytona territory, but this is completely different and knows it. Ten beats a second, 72-hour power, dual impulse escapement, twin barrels, blah, blah. Different! For kicks, what say you?

I’d never heard of this brand till it popped up in the dealer market. Now I love it.

The thing is, I was hoping to get a white gold watch in this style next year. I found one now though: https://www.chrono24.de/arnoldson/arnold--son-white-gold-limited-100pcs-hms1-40mm--id41996663.htm?SETLANG=en_DE&SETCURR=EUR

I can never get links to show in a visible font colour, but it’s there. 😵‍💫

so, two questions:

how is this deal (keeping in mind I have away around the customs duties)?

and

what about Arnold & Son? from what I’ve found their watches are on the level of Breguet…. Thoughts?

On the way to the range to blow of some steam... Just picked up this gorgeous Colt 1903 Hamerless...

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Since, I’m currently on an airplane and a little superstitious i am posting my original WRUW pic from Thanksgiving . . . Nomos Tangomat GMT with the airport code, fitting!

So, what do you guys have on the wrist? (don't be shy)!

I’ve been dipping in and out of vintage collecting. Just wanted to share this watch that belongs to a friend. Pretty awesome!

I just saw the livestream about the different marketplaces to buy used watches.

I was wondering what your thoughts are about the new Pushers app by Mike Nouveau. As a relative newbie I’m really worried about scams, so a platform where the dealers are vetted is exactly what I’m looking for.

Hi Fellow Watch lovers,

I understand the economics, no box and papers means lower value and tougher resale, but I’ve been told most secondary purchases don’t include them. I’m fine with a Rolex sports model without them, yet I hesitate on higher horology. I’m looking at an A. Lange & Söhne that’s “naked,” and I feel pieces at that level should have complete provenance. Is that a sensible stance or am I costing myself thousands?

Thanks in advance,

Joel

What some watches you do not understand why people buy? I will start. Richard Mille! It looks like a cheaply made watch. It just screams, "Hey i just spent $500,000 on a gumball coin machine watch."

I've been spending some time on auction sites like Bezel and Loupe This and it seems like there are potentially some incredible deals to be had.

Just scrolling through the past sales on LT I'm seeing some amazing watches for thousands under comps on C24.

Anyone have any experience/advice/insider info on these auctions? Besides Everywatch are there are other sites that you guys use for valuations on pricing? Is there some kind of formula I could use to figure out my ceiling outside of my gut and the prices I'm seeing for retail?

Thanks!

what would the approximate fee be for a large volume dealer on a $21k Panerai watch. Thanks.

Hi,

I went to the TAG Heuer AD in NYC and really loved a lot of what they were selling. After looking through the listings on C24 I see tons of watches I'd be psyched to own and could be perfect daily drivers.

I see tons of hate towards them on some forums but I don't get it - what am I missing? Is it the quality isn't great? The actual "mechanics" are sub-par? Seems like given their history they should be up there just below the big boys...

Hi all. Not sure if this forum allows it but I’m very interested in finding this watch and none of my searches online have been successful. If anyone has this watch or knows where I can find it, it would be greatly appreciated. It’s the cross over with Christoper Ward and Mr Jones watches with the artwork on the dial with the cartoon like moon phase. Limited to 300

Let me know if this is the proper forum and if anyone knows where I could source one.

Hey Fed -

After getting a grail request allocation and purchase from FTWC or luckily acquired a special piece outside the Collective, can we then replace that original grail request (within our profile) with another sought after watch? Is it two & done or a possible continuum… Thank you!

I tried replying within a thread and directly to the Tag Heuer discussion in https://www.ftwcollective.io/posts/why-no-love-for-tag-heuer

Both times, my messages would repeatedly disappear once I reloaded the page. Hoping I'm not the only one seeing this?

FTW community (and Fed obviously) - does anyone have any info on Anton Suhanov?

A buddy of mine was rocking a beautiful chrono and gave me his name but there's limited info and even more limited watches available for purchase.

Thoughts?

I've got my eye on a Bvlgari watch from a dealer in Japan. If I purchase the watch, how am I tariffed? I'm in Oregon so there's no sales tax.

I ordered a watch from G-Tune back in December. Never delivered.

They responded to one of my emails but have since ghosted me. I think the whole thing may be a scam. Just FYI

Any out there?

Hi Guy,

Livestream this sunday at 11am EST. These last about 40min-1 hour. Hope to see you there!

Just killing time during snowpocolypse. Here are two odd ones from the box you may have not seen before:

The Vacheron Jalousie "shutter" watch, and Cartiers answer to the Reverso the Tank Basculante.