What time is it? Watches and horology

What watch?

Seamaster 1948 sub-second dial

Not saying it's a fair price but the smiley dial ones with the red pip on the bezel are deemed collectible as they were made in relatively limited numbers.

That's the one I have, not sure if it's true or not but that price might indicate some element of truth to it.

I can't remember how much I paid for mine. Mainly because I paid in Bitcoin.

The 79220n is also supposed to be thinner as the ETA movement is skinnier than the Tudor in house movement. Not that I've ever checked that.

https://omegaforums.net/threads/tudor-black-bay-79220n-prices.71271/

Just did a lot of digging. That really is overpriced for a Black Bay Black 79220n. That price would be more suitable for a full set on bracelet and even then, a touch too rich.

The point still stands though, the 79920n black was only made for just under 8 months and is perceived as more desirable.

That really is overpriced for a Black Bay Black 79220n.

Watchfinder gonna Watchfinder.

In my experience they are always happy to haggle, but they sure are expensive if you don't get them down.

I'd pay £3.5k for an as new tags on complete 79220n on bracelet. Not a worn one on strap.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bkh1VbQjM6U

Edit: Saw you already got pointed to it - well it's here anyway for posterity.

perfection. get it!!

Yes, I have the same model and I was aware there was some purported element of scarcity to it but I was surprised to see what that appeared to translate to in terms of the current price.

On a separate note, what the hell is this?

Thanks for taking the time to post.

^ ugly?

Its an omega x mezcal colab. Should be terrible; but it's not and I want one.

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I'm with you. It has so many design details I hate and yet somehow I really like it as a whole. What is this watch wizardry!

Sorry mate, didn't mean to mansplain

£290 in local tk maxx. What a monster...

https://www.firstclasswatches.co.uk/alpina-mens-startimer-pilot-chronograph-quartz-al-372b4s6-p-38316/

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They're ok watches, for £290. £800+ is insulting.

Which local TK Maxx would this be?

TK Maxx Swindon. Condition was new, seemed complete. I think I was the only person that pawed it. I can facilitate but I don’t have £300 spare to pay upfront.

No worries, I suspect you know a lot more than I do.

Interesting about the thickness, for me the ETA black bay is just about bordering on max thickness (although I do have a thing against fat watches unless they're real tool watches).

Tried on the just-arrived-yesterday, new-&-improved 36mm Datejusts in Bucherer today, AMA.

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Love the top one with the traditional Rolex bezel.

Yeah, the white gold fluted bezel is a bit too jewellery for me to wear I think, but it looks amazing. You can have either bezel and either bracelet on any of the dial colours.

I've tried the 39mm and I have to agree. Fluted looks amazing but too rich for my taste. Very bling!

TK Maxx has had quite a few Alpina's in recently, and there is a quartz chrono on their website at the moment:
https://www.tkmaxx.com/men/accessories/watches+jewellery/silver-tone-pilot-chronograph-watch/p/76434494#product-description-content