"You fall for a watch after you've lived with it and understand it." Great stuff. Buying a watch in the dead of night has not been a problem for me, yet! Done it and am none the worse for wear. I can say I wondered about the financial wisdom of spending a few grand the next morning. But still have both watches and have lived with them long enough to understand and love them.
This was great! Can you do a piece on watches in the <$5K range like Longines? I love seeing watches on the full spectrum, but there seems to be a lack of awareness about watches the “average” person can afford!
Glad to see the shoutout to Veblenist in the NYT. They are my go-to strap maker. I've bought multiple straps from them, and, in fact, I almost always replace the strap that comes with the watch with something I order from them since I have larger wrists and find that most stock straps are a little too short. I also replace straps on pre-owned watches. There's something about not wanting to wear a piece of leather that someone else has likely sweated on.
Totally agree – Buying a Veblenist strap is the first thing I do when I get a new (to me) watch. There isn't a better value out there for high quality custom straps. I love the range grained leather options and the fast, friendly service.
What is it with watch shopping and late nights? I’m glad I’m not the only one! 😂
there are many of us 😅
I enjoyed reading this. Mitch seems like such a thoughtful and experienced collector. Thanks Tony and Mitch!
I can echo this!
"You fall for a watch after you've lived with it and understand it." Great stuff. Buying a watch in the dead of night has not been a problem for me, yet! Done it and am none the worse for wear. I can say I wondered about the financial wisdom of spending a few grand the next morning. But still have both watches and have lived with them long enough to understand and love them.
Yeah, would have been awesome to see her Breguet Tradition! Too much Breguet hate on Unpolished (kidding, of course!). =P
hey i really like the releases from this week, and the new case design looks excellent!
Yes, definitely! Really great releases. Would love to see them in something other than "Breguet gold". Maybe down the road...
This was great! Can you do a piece on watches in the <$5K range like Longines? I love seeing watches on the full spectrum, but there seems to be a lack of awareness about watches the “average” person can afford!
sure! to keep it at the brand level for now, i like nomos, longines, and tudor at that price point.
not quite what you're looking for, but also a few 'accessible' recs here: https://www.unpolishedwatches.com/p/5-new-watches-id-recommend-to-almost
Cool conversation and great concept. Looking at watches from someone else’s perspective. Fresh
Glad to see the shoutout to Veblenist in the NYT. They are my go-to strap maker. I've bought multiple straps from them, and, in fact, I almost always replace the strap that comes with the watch with something I order from them since I have larger wrists and find that most stock straps are a little too short. I also replace straps on pre-owned watches. There's something about not wanting to wear a piece of leather that someone else has likely sweated on.
Totally agree – Buying a Veblenist strap is the first thing I do when I get a new (to me) watch. There isn't a better value out there for high quality custom straps. I love the range grained leather options and the fast, friendly service.
love veblenist!
What a treat that 3940J is!
perfect dress watch
Mitch seems like someone I would get along with very well.