I’ve loved Chronoswiss from their beginning although I think regulators dominate their current line up a little too much. The ultimate art deco watch - the Chronoswiss Imperia (my choice) and Imperator (too large for me) in white gold, salmon dial, and blued steel dial hardware. Damn, I wished they still made these or would reintroduce them! I’d buy one in a heartbeat. I would also go nuts over a Chronoswiss Opus with just three hands and no complications. The Opus in pictures looks like just another skeleton watch. In person I think it’s stunning. And I think a three-handed version would be even more so as my philosophy on skeletons is that “less is actually more”.
After 10 years in the hobby I have soured of where the market is headed. I’ve consolidated down to 2 sentimental watches (JLC and Rolex GMT) and have no intention to add more. I praise Tim and his focus on knowledge vs. trinkets. The industry is broken!
Tag was my intro into luxury watches. My father had a Rolex growing up, but I thought Tag was the sportier alternative. When traveling abroad in Switzerland in 2006, I fell in love with the WAF2112 with blue dial. That was my graduation present and my daily wear for 10 years or so (through wedding, first job, child's birth) until I fell off the deep end regarding watches. Still have that watch in rotation!
The Chopard Alpine Eagle is nice but I cannot get past the Roman numerals on the dial and $22K, while appropriately priced for what you get with two Geneva seals, it at a competitive price point.
Watchbox is great!! Sadly I'm considering leaving the hobby. Brands have been increasing prices way beyond the rate of inflation. It feels like they're mugging my aspirations. IWC comes to mind - but they all seem to be doing it. Down with the corporate luxury brands - go value from here on out
I suspect it is a combination of both recently increased prices and the fact that during lockdown a lot of money flowed into watches because it had nowhere else to go and that has created a higher recent floor for prices.
I hear you, though pre-owned is always an option. Unless the watch falls into hype category, with patience you can usually snipe some great deals from people desperate to dump their watches. But yeah, the msrp on some of the watches coming out now are head scratchers. It makes me think about the industry longevity, and are the younger generations really willing to keep all these companies afloat.
It’s not so much the price… even though prices have gone up. What drives me away from the “community” is the hype aspect in watch collecting. Way too many noobs influencing prices. I went back to a personal hobby. As much as watch meet ups are. The toxic negative outweighs the purists in watch collecting.
@@Doggo-frencton Exactly... I do appreciate the old world artisan craftsmanship. Other than that, those watches are really delicate and unwearable for every other day use.
These price hikes will force people out of the hobby. I'm done. Im happy with my BB58 and Seamaster 300 professional. I'll stick to affordable for the foreseeable future
I'll never look like those guys in turtle necks since I assume that level of uniformity is a conscious decision. Most of what I wear on the show isn't planned or outfitted. I just get dressed for the day and turn on the camera. Best, Tim
I’ve loved Chronoswiss from their beginning although I think regulators dominate their current line up a little too much.
The ultimate art deco watch - the Chronoswiss Imperia (my choice) and Imperator (too large for me) in white gold, salmon dial, and blued steel dial hardware. Damn, I wished they still made these or would reintroduce them! I’d buy one in a heartbeat.
I would also go nuts over a Chronoswiss Opus with just three hands and no complications. The Opus in pictures looks like just another skeleton watch. In person I think it’s stunning. And I think a three-handed version would be even more so as my philosophy on skeletons is that “less is actually more”.
Thanx Tim and Shawn 🥃🥃🥃
Always nice to catch-up Tim late nite show. Thank Tim.
Great show. Sorry, I couldn't watch it live.
Do you like the Montblanc 1858 The Unveiled Timekeeper?
Big fan of those minerva chronographs.
What watch are you wearing Tim? Die hard Celtics fan here.. would love to wear that
It's a Swatch Sistem51 Sistem Frog
Best,
Tim
Woah, that AP with Ferrari dial was the star of the show today.! Would of liked to hear more about it.
After 10 years in the hobby I have soured of where the market is headed. I’ve consolidated down to 2 sentimental watches (JLC and Rolex GMT) and have no intention to add more.
I praise Tim and his focus on knowledge vs. trinkets. The industry is broken!
Thanks Tim and watchbox crew for another informative ep
Thoughts on Parmigiani's new releases?
Love that Oris, and the Lange Chrono, I must have missed an episode, whats the new green piece? Cool af, oh System 51, cool
Tag was my intro into luxury watches. My father had a Rolex growing up, but I thought Tag was the sportier alternative. When traveling abroad in Switzerland in 2006, I fell in love with the WAF2112 with blue dial. That was my graduation present and my daily wear for 10 years or so (through wedding, first job, child's birth) until I fell off the deep end regarding watches. Still have that watch in rotation!
5316/50P - GRAND COMPLICATIONS: Price in Switzerland, a bargain of 830.000 CHF ;-)
Good to know!
Best,
Tim
BIG SHOUT OUT FROM .... SOUTH AFRICA
Glad to see Tim finally removed the sunglasses from his head it was so distracting 😅
The Chopard Alpine Eagle is nice but I cannot get past the Roman numerals on the dial and $22K, while appropriately priced for what you get with two Geneva seals, it at a competitive price point.
13:28 39mm 🤣
This was a great episode
The echo in the room is very noticeable. Needs some sound deadening and baffles
Yea weird, usually it’s good. Not unbearable
The Oris Kermit 😂 what a playful and fun watch! And such a troll of Rolex. 10yr warrantee is fantastic too. Thanks for featuring my wrist shot ❤
Watchbox is great!! Sadly I'm considering leaving the hobby. Brands have been increasing prices way beyond the rate of inflation. It feels like they're mugging my aspirations. IWC comes to mind - but they all seem to be doing it. Down with the corporate luxury brands - go value from here on out
I suspect it is a combination of both recently increased prices and the fact that during lockdown a lot of money flowed into watches because it had nowhere else to go and that has created a higher recent floor for prices.
I hear you, though pre-owned is always an option. Unless the watch falls into hype category, with patience you can usually snipe some great deals from people desperate to dump their watches.
But yeah, the msrp on some of the watches coming out now are head scratchers. It makes me think about the industry longevity, and are the younger generations really willing to keep all these companies afloat.
It’s not so much the price… even though prices have gone up. What drives me away from the “community” is the hype aspect in watch collecting. Way too many noobs influencing prices. I went back to a personal hobby. As much as watch meet ups are. The toxic negative outweighs the purists in watch collecting.
Looking at all that crazy price tags………Rolex will be a bargain in the new future😂
@@Michael23579 😂😂😂Every cloud has a silver lining
Thank you, thank you for an episode that avoids the pure tedium that is Rolex.
Yeah that Patek minute repeater…. Too expensive and out of reach for ANYONE who has time to watch RUclips
So why even talk about it? It’s ridiculous and an exercise in futility. It gets old after a while.
@@Doggo-frencton Exactly... I do appreciate the old world artisan craftsmanship. Other than that, those watches are really delicate and unwearable for every other day use.
What are you wearing here Tim?
I am going B&M Rivera or F.C. Highlife this year...
I did like that Riviera. Fantastic watch at a realistic price.
Best,
Tim
These price hikes will force people out of the hobby. I'm done. Im happy with my BB58 and Seamaster 300 professional. I'll stick to affordable for the foreseeable future
Thank you for not wearing a turtle neck shirt. And thanks for the sans-Rolex show!
Yeah we got to see far more ostentatious watches!
I'll never look like those guys in turtle necks since I assume that level of uniformity is a conscious decision. Most of what I wear on the show isn't planned or outfitted. I just get dressed for the day and turn on the camera.
Best,
Tim
Anything else to pay attention to with Chopard? Besides the Alpine Eagle and some Mille Miglia models, nothing else has ever really stood out to me.