Blackwings and Watches

[PrimeTime]

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Nice.. looks like its been never been used. Collectible?

 

[Bald Guy]

Nice.. looks like its been never been used. Collectible?

I bought it brand new very recently in that picture and now I've been wearing it regularly. It's a great watch for only about $100 purchased from Walmart. It's a good size and very comfortable and durable alongside. I'm pleased with it.

 

[KnightI2]

I could take a picture with the BW but this watch, aside from being a Moser a watchmaker on my want list for awhile, spoke to me because of my 2018 Camaro mostly. The watch is cool and fun. Night shot was just to see how the glow would look.

 

[jvp]

One of my weaknesses is spatial awareness. This meaning: knowing where your extremeties are in space around you at all times. This relatively poor spatial awareness means that I'm unable to have nice watches. Nothing fancy or the like. I am constantly going around corners or through doorways or walking next to cabinets or some such and

WHAM!!!

My left arm almost inevitably collides with something. I've destroyed a few watches that way.

Casio G-Shock is the order of the day, and I wouldn't call them fancy or pretty or upscale. What they can do is go through the wall/cabinet/brick/etc that my arm hits, and keep on keepin' on. Believe me: I've inadvertantly tested that several times.

 

[rubberduck]

One of my weaknesses is spatial awareness. This meaning: knowing where your extremeties are in space around you at all times. This relatively poor spatial awareness means that I'm unable to have nice watches. Nothing fancy or the like. I am constantly going around corners or through doorways or walking next to cabinets or some such and

WHAM!!!

My left arm almost inevitably collides with something. I've destroyed a few watches that way.

Casio G-Shock is the order of the day, and I wouldn't call them fancy or pretty or upscale. What they can do is go through the wall/cabinet/brick/etc that my arm hits, and keep on keepin' on. Believe me: I've inadvertantly tested that several times.

One can spend a lot on a G-Shock, $5K easy. I have a cheap one for working on cars since I don’t mind it getting greasy. For most other rough stuff I wear a Tactix 8. I like the AB app. Some people wear a Rolex for working on their vehicles. They can take the abuse. It’s a psychological thing, I just can’t see beating up a nice and shiny Rolex. I’m sure with proper counseling I could overcome my inhibitions.

 

[CBH]

Love the Moser. They are very nice. I don't really need to know what time it is when I'm wrenching.

 

[Tall Steve]

G-Shock is God Tier! I own several of them.

 

[brewski]

Somewhere in Mexico

Is that a normal Daytona or a IYKYK watch?

 

[1Evil55]

Is that a normal Daytona or a IYKYK watch?

Could you explain the difference?

 

[MeGoFast]

Tag Heuer Carrera Panamericana Special Edition in front of the Blackwing Collector Series art/coa and team signed Cadillac Racing picture.

 

[brewski]

Could you explain the difference?

A normal Daytona you buy. The other is awarded to you by the head of Rolex.

Daytonas in themselves are not super common, having any kind of Daytona is a cool thing.

 

[1Evil55]

A normal Daytona you buy. The other is awarded to you by the head of Rolex.

Daytonas in themselves are not super common, having any kind of Daytona is a cool thing.

I consider it an award having the ability to obtain. The jeweler it came from made me feel like I won. However mine is nothing special. 126500LN

 

[Tall Steve]

Most AD's want you to spend thousands before they will sell you a Daytona... I have a Tudor Chrono that I don't wear much because I like my watches simple with no or not many complications. I have recently gone away from Rolex because of their rich man arrogance... I have several good watches that keep just as good of time and I don't have to beg an AD to do me a favor and sell me their watch.

Having said that I do own a couple of Rolex watches but not looking to purchase anymore.

Oh yes, I'm still alive and have my Blackwing!

 

[NorCal Blackwing]

Most AD's want you to spend thousands before they will sell you a Daytona... I have a Tudor Chrono that I don't wear much because I like my watches simple with no or not many complications. I have recently gone away from Rolex because of their rich man arrogance... I have several good watches that keep just as good of time and I don't have to beg an AD to do me a favor and sell me their watch.

Or depending on where you live, hundreds of thousands! It's a superb watch but that's a no-go from me when you can get an 'unworn' one 'used' for $35K. There is only so much jewelry and lady Datejusts that a man can buy.

I do feel like the brand overall is tainted by this; I love being able to walk into an AD and buy an H. Moser, a Czapek or a Parmigiani Fleurier for the same price, the one I want, same day, no BS.

 

[1Evil55]

Most AD's want you to spend thousands before they will sell you a Daytona... I have a Tudor Chrono that I don't wear much because I like my watches simple with no or not many complications. I have recently gone away from Rolex because of their rich man arrogance... I have several good watches that keep just as good of time and I don't have to beg an AD to do me a favor and sell me their watch.

Having said that I do own a couple of Rolex watches but not looking to purchase anymore.

Oh yes, I'm still alive and have my Blackwing!

I'm not into jewelry. If you go back in this thread, my first post mentioned how dumb watches are when I have an iphone with me always. Silly me went down the rabbit hole and quickly became interested in the mechanics and tooling some high end watch makers use. Learned about the different movements, history of ownerships, among other things. Bought a few books about them and I don't even like reading books. The bug bit and I suddenly owned a couple. After months of looking and trying different models on from the lower end of a Tissot to a complications AP, the Panda absolutely kept calling me. Obviously it has deep roots in racing and maybe the three subdials gave me more warm and fuzzy feelings reminding me of the gauges on the dash. After beginning my rabbit hole search I made friends with a couple local dealers including my local AD. I missed the boat the first opportunity and it stuck in the back of my mind that I'd never get another chance. Like a kid I thought about it daily. A second opportunity came up and I knew I wasn't missing it again. I do consider this a grail piece for me. There are many others that I'd love to have but this one is special for me.

 

[brewski]

I'm not into jewelry. If you go back in this thread, my first post mentioned how dumb watches are when I have an iphone with me always. Silly me went down the rabbit hole and quickly became interested in the mechanics and tooling some high end watch makers use. Learned about the different movements, history of ownerships, among other things. Bought a few books about them and I don't even like reading books. The bug bit and I suddenly owned a couple. After months of looking and trying different models on from the lower end of a Tissot to a complications AP, the Panda absolutely kept calling me. Obviously it has deep roots in racing and maybe the three subdials gave me more warm and fuzzy feelings reminding me of the gauges on the dash. After beginning my rabbit hole search I made friends with a couple local dealers including my local AD. I missed the boat the first opportunity and it stuck in the back of my mind that I'd never get another chance. Like a kid I thought about it daily. A second opportunity came up and I knew I wasn't missing it again. I do consider this a grail piece for me. There are many others that I'd love to have but this one is special for me.

Some people think spending a ton of money a special car to drive yourself to and from to work is a waste of money and silly purchase.

It all comes down to, Are you spending your money on the things that give you joy and keeping within your means?

 

[Tall Steve]

I'm not into jewelry. If you go back in this thread, my first post mentioned how dumb watches are when I have an iphone with me always. Silly me went down the rabbit hole and quickly became interested in the mechanics and tooling some high end watch makers use. Learned about the different movements, history of ownerships, among other things. Bought a few books about them and I don't even like reading books. The bug bit and I suddenly owned a couple. After months of looking and trying different models on from the lower end of a Tissot to a complications AP, the Panda absolutely kept calling me. Obviously it has deep roots in racing and maybe the three subdials gave me more warm and fuzzy feelings reminding me of the gauges on the dash. After beginning my rabbit hole search I made friends with a couple local dealers including my local AD. I missed the boat the first opportunity and it stuck in the back of my mind that I'd never get another chance. Like a kid I thought about it daily. A second opportunity came up and I knew I wasn't missing it again. I do consider this a grail piece for me. There are many others that I'd love to have but this one is special for me.

My first Rolex is special to me also and it's one of my favorite watches... Wearing it today, and I'm also driving my wife's V-LYRIQ..

 

[1Evil55]

My first Rolex is special to me also and it's one of my favorite watches... Wearing it today, and I'm also driving my wife's V-LYRIQ..

 

[Tall Steve]

The car or the watch, lol?

 

[1Evil55]

The car or the watch, lol?

Yes