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    Quote Originally Posted by whatmeworry View Post


    I get what you mean though.

    Basically I’m estimating £170 for a service of an ETA 2824. Watch a is about £380, watch b is about £550

    Watch a



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    On condition alone the newer one is worth the premium.
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    I don't need an equation. I never go with the older watch regardless of condition. I've never had good luck with older watches. Why do you think I have so many brand new reissues? Modern watches have taken giant leaps in materials, quality and durability. Case in point I stretched the bracelet out on my first Rolex Sub from 1985 in six years, yet my modern Explorer II has gone an extra year and a half from that point and the bracelet is as tight and the same length as the day I bought it. And let's not even discuss the clasp. I've had vintage Speedmasters and the modern ones are seriously better in the areas that matter. I know I much prefer my Breitling 1957 SOH Reissue to the original. It's even worth more. While I'll easily take the cash for a vintage Paul Newman Daytona, I prefer to wear the new SS Panda.
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    I agree with all of the above - and then there’s repairability. I recently read the thoughts of a watchmaker on the subject of service intervals. He said that the interval can be stretched on modern watches, but not vintage. A combination of parts availability, and the cost of those parts, meant that older watches should be serviced regularly - unless you are prepared to write them off at some point.

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    This is quite lovely, although it's just a day/night indicator at 12, not a moon phase.

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    Ten minutes to buy one.

    The new Kurono Anniversary 朱鷺:Toki is priced at priced at USD1,738 / JPY189,900, and is available for time-limited order on 21st May 2021 2300hrs JST at www.kuronotokyo.com

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    ^^^
    Specs prolly same as this one: https://kuronotokyo.com/pages/kurono...6%A3%AE-mori-1

    Edit: Meh, specs are here: https://kuronotokyo.com/pages/annive...%E9%B7%BA-toki

    • Premium-grade Miyota 90S5 movement
    • Mechanical automatic winding
    • 316L high-polished 37mm stainless steel case
    • Case Diameter: 37mm
    • Thickness: 7mm incl sapphire
    • Bracelet Strap: Black calf leather
    • Dial Finish: Metallic coral radial sunburst
    • Power Reserve: 40 hours
    • Jewels: 24 rubies
    • Glass: Sapphire crystal
    • Frequency: 28,800bph
    • Water Resistance: 3 ATM
    • Strap Widths: 20/16mm
    • Made in Japan
    I like it, but it doesn't beat the Alpinist I'm waiting for.
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    Miyota for 1700 usd? Pass.
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    Quote Originally Posted by rodia77 View Post
    I like it, but it doesn't beat the Alpinist I'm waiting for.

    Hmm... that’s a thought - it could replace my Alpinist.

    23:00 Tokyo time is - aha! - 3pm Appledore time. Handy...

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    Taxes. Forgot the taxes. Add 20% and a bit more.

    Probably not, then.

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    Miyota for 1700 usd? Pass.
    AFAIK, it's some kind of top grade Miyota. On par with top grade ETAs and clones riding on the 'Swiss made' BS in my book.

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    Hmm... that’s a thought - it could replace my Alpinist.


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