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| Author: | thomps000 [ Sun Jul 17, 2011 3:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Is it pointless to add a PO to my collection? |
My relatively small collection (now that I've sold my IWC, Omega Speedmaster, and Tag) consists of a Breitling Steelfish, Omega Seamaster Bond, Steinhart GMT (which I'm going to probably sell since it sits there), and Steinhart Nav, but I'm missing a nice dress watch on leather. I love the IWC Portuguese but it is well out of my price range right now (diamond rings are expensive), so I was looking at the Longines Master collection, but I still love the PO, even though it is another diver. Is there anything else I should be looking at the is around the 3k mark (new or used) that would be a nice dress watch? It's hard to justify 3 dive watches, but I'm having a hard time finding anything that I would rather have than the PO. --Pat |
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| Author: | Tim S [ Sun Jul 17, 2011 3:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Is it pointless to add a PO to my collection? |
thomps000 wrote: It's hard to justify 3 dive watches, but I'm having a hard time finding anything that I would rather have than the PO. --Pat Sounds to me as though you've answered your own question Pat. I understand what you're saying but the PO is a fabulous and versatile piece. I say go for it but in the end only you can answer the question 
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| Author: | thomasenlow1 [ Sun Jul 17, 2011 3:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Is it pointless to add a PO to my collection? |
I would think in value per dollar terms you are getting a whole lot out of the PO. Even if it is a 3rd diver it is still a pretty sweet watch for the bucks. However....if you are looking at rings for the misses she should have no problem splitting the difference on a dress watch. You have to have something to wear on the big day right? 
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| Author: | boogiebot [ Sun Jul 17, 2011 4:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Is it pointless to add a PO to my collection? |
My suggestion is to only buy it if you absolutely love the watch. If you're buying this just for the sake of buying then I would hold off. Save your money and don't make any hasty decisions. When I look back at some of the pieces I own I wish I saved the money and put all towards an amazing piece. Point being don't settle for something. Only buy it if you love it. Not saying the PO isn't a great piece. Just seems from your wording that you like it but don't really love it. Just my 2 cents |
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| Author: | rebel_1 [ Sun Jul 17, 2011 4:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Is it pointless to add a PO to my collection? |
The main thing I dislike about most "dress" watches is the WR is typically 30M. My vote would be for an Omega Railmaster or Aqua Terra. WR is 150M. Also, the Railmaster is a great watch. I also agree with others, with your cash reserve it is important not to lose depreciation on a watch you don't really want. But, you could not go wrong with a Railmaster! R/ |
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| Author: | Drtymrtini [ Sun Jul 17, 2011 5:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Is it pointless to add a PO to my collection? |
Putting a watch on a leather band does not make it a "dress" watch. I'm a HUGE fan of the PO and admittedly, the 45mm is a bit too large as a 'dress' watch if you are a normal sized guy - but IMO, going down to a 42mm doesn't make it more of a 'dress' watch if you put a leather strap on it. IE - my PAM has a leather strap on it and while I do feel I can wear it as a dress watch, it only works with certain outfits / looks. I'm a fan of dive watches myself - when I want to wear a 'dress' watch, I wear my Rolex or my vintage Omega speedmaster - don't rule out vintage my friend - you can get some incredible watches much cheaper than $3,000 that aren't only dress, but they are timeless as well. Good luck 
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| Author: | thomps000 [ Sun Jul 17, 2011 5:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Is it pointless to add a PO to my collection? |
I do love the Aqua Terra Chronograph in the White face, but it's about double my price range, but I never did think about a Railmaster. And I agree, just because a watch is on leather doesn't make it a dress watch. I'd love to grab a White/Silver Navitimer, but they're above my price range for just about all the used ones I've seen. |
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| Author: | thomasenlow1 [ Sun Jul 17, 2011 6:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Is it pointless to add a PO to my collection? |
Drtymrtini wrote: - don't rule out vintage my friend - you can get some incredible watches much cheaper than $3,000 that aren't only dress, but they are timeless as well. Good luck  . A vintage piece might be a great watch to wear on your wedding day.
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| Author: | Scott [ Sun Jul 17, 2011 7:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Is it pointless to add a PO to my collection? |
I've seen a couple Breitling Cockpits ( the big date ones) showing up here lately. A little sporty but could certainly work as a dress watch. I second the Aqua Terra, even the old model was a very nice watch, simple and elegant. Totally different size and shape, but I have started looking at JLC Reversos. Some of the basic models aren't too expensive used. |
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| Author: | sharkman [ Sun Jul 17, 2011 7:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Is it pointless to add a PO to my collection? |
Scott wrote: I've seen a couple Breitling Cockpits ( the big date ones) showing up here lately. A little sporty but could certainly work as a dress watch. I second the Aqua Terra, even the old model was a very nice watch, simple and elegant. Totally different size and shape, but I have started looking at JLC Reversos. Some of the basic models aren't too expensive used. If there is such a thing as a dress watch on a polished bracelet, and I think there is, then the Cockpit is it. That is why I bought mine and where it fits in the rotation. It fit a very small niche in the Breitling lineup - a non-chrono that isn't a dive watch. If someone said, "You can only keep 2 lings," it would be the Navi 01 and Cockpit. |
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| Author: | mfserge [ Sun Jul 17, 2011 7:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Is it pointless to add a PO to my collection? |
Have you considered a Breitling Chrono SuperOcean?? You can find a really good value on a pre-owned model for less than a PO...and it gives you a day / date function. For the money you can't go wrong. |
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| Author: | Scott [ Sun Jul 17, 2011 7:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Is it pointless to add a PO to my collection? |
I bet that SOC would look very nice on a black strap. |
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| Author: | sharkman [ Sun Jul 17, 2011 8:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Is it pointless to add a PO to my collection? |
Scott wrote: I bet that SOC would look very nice on a black strap. It does. I wear mine on the bracelet, a DPII, and black or brown crocodile. Pretty versatile watch. |
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| Author: | jlee5050 [ Sun Jul 17, 2011 10:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Is it pointless to add a PO to my collection? |
boogiebot wrote: My suggestion is to only buy it if you absolutely love the watch. If you're buying this just for the sake of buying then I would hold off. Save your money and don't make any hasty decisions. When I look back at some of the pieces I own I wish I saved the money and put all towards an amazing piece. Point being don't settle for something. Only buy it if you love it. Not saying the PO isn't a great piece. Just seems from your wording that you like it but don't really love it. Just my 2 cents totally agree... I got too greedy in the beginning and started picking up everything and anything... of course started off with the vintage, made some expensive mistakes but all in all a good learning experience... it's just my tastes have gotten more expensive... 
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| Author: | Novacastrian [ Sun Jul 17, 2011 10:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Is it pointless to add a PO to my collection? |
I'd sell the Bond, buy a PO and a vintage dress watch. |
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