Comments on: A mid-week rant…

By: Val from NY

Val from NY — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 06:33:13 +0000

IWC indeed modifies a base 7750 movement into a completely refreshed and more refined one. That`s where the price comes from. You can see more details here:
http://pmwf.com/Watches/Series/IWCGSTChronoBeachHuaHin/UhrenjournalIWCUseOfBaseMovements.html
As for Omega SM, I had one, chronograph with a polished bezel. The watch is truly superb, and for the price is an excellent value. I sold it cause it was a bit bulky to be a all-rounder. I consider one without a chronograph a better choice, but I`m looking for a large one with a polished bezel. The one with a blue bezel is too much associated with James Bond, something more of a cliche than a fashion statement.
Tomorrow my IWC GST finally arrives, can`t wait!
Also I already arranged for a very exclusive chronograph watch Philipp Charriol Super Sports, for the price I can`t hardly beleive i`m getting. Cheers

By: daisysdad

daisysdad — Tue, 08 May 2007 18:06:06 +0000

I belive IWC strip most of the bits out and change the caliber to 7922 it looks great all Shiny and gold…. I love my IWC GST … Keeps good time looks great. am I just easily pleased or am I not as rich as you boys…………

By: Simkar

Simkar — Tue, 01 May 2007 03:36:06 +0000

Whats wrong with the tried and true valjoux 7750?
Its a great chronograph. Have you worn one for any serious length of time? Iam very happy with mine..

By: Robert-Jan

Robert-Jan — Fri, 24 Mar 2006 21:54:56 +0000

@Gerlof

There are not much reviews on movements alone. Most of the time it is in combination of a certain watch. This makes it hard to compare, because brands tend to modify or add their own finish to these ebauche movements.

@Marcel

Good for you. The Seamaster Pro is a great watch. However, mine left my collection to make some space for a Rolex and I have to admit that the Rolex magic is even more addicting. These watches aren’t probably twice as good, but once you have tried one for a while… you are hooked! I have learned and witnessed that some people have to grow towards a Rolex. Especially when they are quite rational buyers

Anyway, the SMP is a classic indeed! I prefer the 2531.80 or the America’s Cup Limited Edition with white gold bezel (the original one, not the one that got mass produced afterwards).

By: Marcel

Marcel — Fri, 24 Mar 2006 21:25:19 +0000

I also consider the Seamaster Pro is best value for money. I own it for about a year now, and it hardly leaves my wrist. I still love the watch’s looks. I can hardly imagine the Rolex to double the quality of this watch… Anyhow, Rolex has never been my cup of tea. The Seamaster is a true classic and probably will always be my favourite…

By: Robert-Jan

Robert-Jan — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 17:31:44 +0000

@Cory,

Howdy Cory from The Netherlands!
The source is Chronos or Armband Uhren, German editions. I will try if I can find it again in my archive (piles of them).

By: Cory Berry

Cory Berry — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 16:10:27 +0000

Howdy from Texas! I consider my Seamaster Pro (mid-size auto, black dial) to be the best watch in my personal collection, and one of the best values we sell at our watch shop… But I’m really commenting to ask about the Gerald Genta connection?! The Patek Aquanaut, the Audemars Royal Oak, yeah, we know that, but I’d never heard of his involvement with the Seamaster. Out of deep curiosity, what’s your source on that?

Warm Regards,
Cory

By: gerlof

gerlof — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 10:01:02 +0000

thanks for this thorough comment. i am a newbee and orientating in the fiels of mechanical wristwatches. can you tell me were i can find more about backgrounds of the movements? i realise that comparisons between the different movements is difficult (there are lots of them, and of course there is also a subjective element). but is there a list composed what best movements are?