Let's talk about watches...

[SigmundChurchill]

I bought this new on the gray market yesterday. Got here today. I'm loving it.

 

[Chucko8]

10 hours ago, SigmundChurchill said:

I bought this new on the gray market yesterday. Got here today. I'm loving it.

I like the rose gold. Congrats!

[LLC]

10 hours ago, SigmundChurchill said:

I bought this new on the gray market yesterday. Got here today. I'm loving it.

Very nice 👍. Enjoy. 

[El Presidente]

Mid 20th Century, Cuba
Ulysse Nardin stainless day date watch, featuring a two tone design with a copper center medallion and a silvered outer ring. Signed "Ulysse Nardin" and by retailer "Cuervo y Sobinos/Habana". Applied silver tone baton indices with faceted surfaces, day window at 6 o'clock in Spanish, and date window just below at the edge of 6 o'clock. Stainless steel case, with gently curved lugs, dauphine style hands, and central sweep seconds hand and brown leather strap.

 

[BrightonCorgi]

The dial is in great shape. Polish the case and hands it'd be like new.

[ShaazK]

On 9/18/2025 at 10:55 PM, SigmundChurchill said:

I bought this new on the gray market yesterday. Got here today. I'm loving it.

Congrats! Lovely timepiece


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[Rhinoww]

On 9/19/2025 at 5:55 AM, SigmundChurchill said:

I bought this new on the gray market yesterday. Got here today. I'm loving it.

That’s a beauty. 

[SigmundChurchill]

I'm pretty new to the whole watch collecting thing. I bought a Stainless/Platinum Yachtmaster 23 years ago, and have worn it every day since I bought it, until I recently decided it was time for something new. I only was considering sports watches, as I never really got into dress watches. But my journey led me to the dress watch I recently bought, which I absolutely love.  

Now I am finding myself much more into dress watches than sports watches. I have been doing a lot of reading, and watching YouTube videos. They really are engineering marvels mixed with fine art. I love the simple time only watches, and the perpetual calendars, all the way up to the grand complications watches.

Any F.P. Journe fans out there? They may be my favorite brand at this moment.

I think this is my grail...

[chasy]

15 hours ago, SigmundChurchill said:

I'm pretty new to the whole watch collecting thing. I bought a Stainless/Platinum Yachtmaster 23 years ago, and have worn it every day since I bought it, until I recently decided it was time for something new. I only was considering sports watches, as I never really got into dress watches. But my journey led me to the dress watch I recently bought, which I absolutely love.  

Now I am finding myself much more into dress watches than sports watches. I have been doing a lot of reading, and watching YouTube videos. They really are engineering marvels mixed with fine art. I love the simple time only watches, and the perpetual calendars, all the way up to the grand complications watches.

Any F.P. Journe fans out there? They may be my favorite brand at this moment.

I think this is my grail...

FP Journe are cool. A bit flashy for my taste, but I do like some of their less complicated watches. I know that there is a lot of drama surrounding the brand and the founder. Unclear how much of that drama is warranted. They are also a newer brand without the history and legacy of others. Some critics say it's more of a hype brand than anything else (whatever than means). But to each their own!

[SigmundChurchill]

14 hours ago, chasy said:

FP Journe are cool. A bit flashy for my taste, but I do like some of their less complicated watches. I know that there is a lot of drama surrounding the brand and the founder. Unclear how much of that drama is warranted. They are also a newer brand without the history and legacy of others. Some critics say it's more of a hype brand than anything else (whatever than means). But to each their own!

I feel like they are low key flashy. Meaning, they are not like a Richard Mille or a Patek Grand Chime where you see it coming a mile away.  

In passing, on a wrist, it basically looks like any other dress watch. It is only when you take a closer look that see the "flashiness" or, as I like to call it, "artistry".

But yes, to each his own.

[BrightonCorgi]

A lot of writing on the dial that isn't needed. It speaks for itself.

[SigmundChurchill]

13 hours ago, BrightonCorgi said:

A lot of writing on the dial that isn't needed. It speaks for itself.

If it is writing that you don't understand, does it really count as writing, or is it just design?

🤣

[El Presidente]

I saw this one come up at auction. 

 

Zenith Cohiba-Maduro 5 ''Pilot'', Ltd. Edition 111/150, Type 20, A collaboration between Kohiba cigars and Zenith, Ref. 29.2432.4069 from 6-2025 unworn, automatic, chronograph, bronze case, domed faceted sapphire crystal, case back secured with 6 screws, water resistance 100 m, black dial with white Arabic numerals with luminous material, bronze-colored hands with luminous material, small seconds at 9 o'clock, stop seconds as central seconds, minute counter at 3 o'clock, movement running, diameter 45mm, height 14mm, light leather strap with pin buckle, length approx. 23cm, with warranty card, instruction manual, cleaning cloth, box and outer box, USB stick

 

[HDGSN]

On 10/15/2025 at 2:11 AM, SigmundChurchill said:

I'm pretty new to the whole watch collecting thing. I bought a Stainless/Platinum Yachtmaster 23 years ago, and have worn it every day since I bought it, until I recently decided it was time for something new. I only was considering sports watches, as I never really got into dress watches. But my journey led me to the dress watch I recently bought, which I absolutely love.  

Now I am finding myself much more into dress watches than sports watches. I have been doing a lot of reading, and watching YouTube videos. They really are engineering marvels mixed with fine art. I love the simple time only watches, and the perpetual calendars, all the way up to the grand complications watches.

Any F.P. Journe fans out there? They may be my favorite brand at this moment.

I think this is my grail...

I am a FP Journe fan. I like the aesthetic of the bleu chronometre. Simple time-only 3 hander, attractive Arabic numerals, and a cool handset. I also like the more steampunk looking designs like the tourb you posted or the dual times.

[03Hemi]

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[Skm672]

Wearing this Patek Philippe 5990 in steel with a Tiffany & Co stamp. The new one has a blue dial but I love this grey brown dial as it has a connection to Cigars. My dream watch would be the FP Journe Havana. 

[BrightonCorgi]

14 hours ago, Skm672 said:

Wearing this Patek Philippe 5990 in steel with a Tiffany & Co stamp. The new one has a blue dial but I love this grey brown dial as it has a connection to Cigars. My dream watch would be the FP Journe Havana. 

Do the local and home indicators do something? Very cool looking watch.

[pohlmad]

I have been following ‘Let’s talk about watches…’ for years and today I finally get to participate. I’ve only worn/owned an Apple Watch, never anything else. Recently, I hit my 20 year anniversary at work and decided it was time to step my game up. Couldn’t be more happy! Thanks for all the education and insight in this group!  

[SigmundChurchill]

7 hours ago, BrightonCorgi said:

Do the local and home indicators do something? Very cool looking watch.

It is a Travel Time watch, so it tells time in 2 places simultaneously. As to the home and local indicators, if it is 6AM-6PM the indicator is white. If it is 6PM-6AM it is dark. They can be the same or opposite each other depending on what time it is at home vs what time it is in wherever you travelled to.

[Skm672]

15 hours ago, SigmundChurchill said:

It is a Travel Time watch, so it tells time in 2 places simultaneously. As to the home and local indicators, if it is 6AM-6PM the indicator is white. If it is 6PM-6AM it is dark. They can be the same or opposite each other depending on what time it is at home vs what time it is in wherever you travelled to.

To add to this. There is a pusher on the left that sets the local time. When you click on the pusher, there is a second hand which moves either forward or backward. So the indicator mentioned above changes depending on time of day, so let’s say your home country. It’s night time and where you are at daytime then the local will be white and the home will be blue. It is a very interesting complication, but it doesn’t work when you are in places where the time zone is half hour increment.

[Dr Process]

On 10/15/2025 at 2:11 AM, SigmundChurchill said:

I'm pretty new to the whole watch collecting thing. I bought a Stainless/Platinum Yachtmaster 23 years ago, and have worn it every day since I bought it, until I recently decided it was time for something new. I only was considering sports watches, as I never really got into dress watches. But my journey led me to the dress watch I recently bought, which I absolutely love.  

Now I am finding myself much more into dress watches than sports watches. I have been doing a lot of reading, and watching YouTube videos. They really are engineering marvels mixed with fine art. I love the simple time only watches, and the perpetual calendars, all the way up to the grand complications watches.

Any F.P. Journe fans out there? They may be my favorite brand at this moment.

I think this is my grail...

Love Journe! Several years ago, was spending time with a buddy who worked in a watch boutique. Got to play with a bunch of APs, Pateks, Lange, VC…all beautiful. Then, he brought out several FPJs - night and day difference. FPJ on another level - IMHO. Still kicking myself I didn’t pick up an FPJ before the price inflation. 

[03Hemi]

I love how the Omega Pro flies under the radar as the best chronograph ever to exist and only watch guys notice this beautiful little gem. Retired, but I work at a gun shop part time for the "at cost" discount, but it amazes me watch guys pick up on it with just a glance and never fail to comment.

[03Hemi]

Its "little brother" is pretty darn sharp too, imo.