Any 1908 incomings

[Jb1264]

I’ve yet to see any 1908’s on display
Has anyone seen one in the metal or better still taken delivery of one?

[JSolution]

Saw them at an event. They’re nice. Would probably go with another watchmaker for this type of watch though + price.

[alphadweller]

Originally Posted by jsolution

saw them at an event. They’re nice. would probably go with another watchmaker for this type of watch though + price.

+1

[Jb1264]

Originally Posted by alphadweller

+1

Good point
I hope the 1908 offers a more robust dress watch

[ExplorerI]

Originally Posted by JSolution

Saw them at an event. They’re nice. Would probably go with another watchmaker for this type of watch though + price.

Like who? You looked at what Patek is charging for their basic 3 hand auto wind Calatrava these days? The 1908 is half the money plus comes with a deployant clasp.

Jlc is similarly priced to the Rolex but with horrible resale value.

VC and Lange are substantially more expensive although not as bad as patek. Also with poor resale

[JSolution]

Originally Posted by ExplorerI

Like who? You looked at what Patek is charging for their basic 3 hand auto wind Calatrava these days? The 1908 is half the money plus comes with a deployant clasp.

Jlc is similarly priced to the Rolex but with horrible resale value.

VC and Lange are substantially more expensive although not as bad as patek. Also with poor resale

If you’re spending 20k 30k doesn’t make a great deal of difference in my opinion :)

Lange personally is what I would go with however I’m yet to make the move on a dress watch.

[learningtofly]

Originally Posted by JSolution

If you’re spending 20k 30k doesn’t make a great deal of difference in my opinion :)

Lange personally is what I would go with however I’m yet to make the move on a dress watch.

Speak for yourself!

[1William]

Not my favorite and at that price point I could do much better from other historical brands that actually do strap watches as mainstay of the business.

[Fletcher99]

They should be a good deal on the used or grey market in the future. I’m one of the few who actually liked Cellini.

[MONTANTK]

Originally Posted by Fletcher99

They should be a good deal on the used or grey market in the future. I’m one of the few who actually liked Cellini.

I never understood the Cellini hate. Sure it wasn’t exactly their forte for the last 20-30 years but it was still a really nice looking watch

[WILLIWALKER]

I'm also looking for presentation or incoming topic here
This new linup is interesting !

[sien]

Originally Posted by WILLIWALKER

I'm also looking for presentation or incoming topic here
This new linup is interesting !

Me too, I have been waiting to see some presentations.

[VictorGMT]

(shaking an old thread awake)

Do dealers consider the 1908 difficult to move? In other words, is purchase a YG white face 1908 the equivalent of buying a ladies two tone as an incentive to locate a high demand piece?

I'd actually wear it the few times per year I dress up, so it would not be wasted.

[MoosicPa]

Mine arrived 2 weeks ago… went with the YG and white dial…

[Big Tex Rolex]

Originally Posted by MoosicPa

Mine arrived 2 weeks ago… went with the YG and white dial…

I’m waited listed for this very setup … congratulations.

[Bxtek]

Originally Posted by MoosicPa

Mine arrived 2 weeks ago… went with the YG and white dial…

Very nice! Such a classic and elegant look. Congratulations. I'm really liking this new 1908 line over the older Cellinis.

[bostonjetset]

Originally Posted by MoosicPa

Mine arrived 2 weeks ago… went with the YG and white dial…

Beautiful watch and cat!!

[MoosicPa]

Originally Posted by bostonjetset

Beautiful watch and cat!!

I thank you and Robespierre thanks you too.

[favx]

Originally Posted by MoosicPa

Mine arrived 2 weeks ago… went with the YG and white dial…

This is beautiful, congratulations.

[Robf52]

Originally Posted by MoosicPa

Mine arrived 2 weeks ago… went with the YG and white dial…

Very nice.

[Jb1264]

Originally Posted by MoosicPa

Mine arrived 2 weeks ago… went with the YG and white dial…

Your cat has exquisite taste, closely examining the 1908
He’s thinking ‘impressive Double folding Dualclasp.
Now where’s my loupe to admire the Côtes de Genève decoration?’

[TimeAZ]

Rose gold case and ivory dial would be awesome.

[davek35]

Originally Posted by MoosicPa

Mine arrived 2 weeks ago… went with the YG and white dial…

Very nice looking watch!

Say hello to the cat from me :)

[Johndong888]

Pretty cool watch. Clear caseback finally. Price point is right where the old calatrava used to be. Only thing is lack of oem straps for a piece like this.




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[JSol1]

I was really anxious to see one on my wrist and got a chance last week. The Black face/white gold as pictured above.

I love the watch, but not at that price point. I’m in the market for a classic dress watch and really wanted it to be a 1908, but now we’re in Calatrava Lange 1815/UD territory…will be interesting to see if they release variations in April…still a lovely watch though…

[JonnyFW]

I'm in love with the yellow gold/black dial version, but yet to see one in person. The AD I visited recently (to ask about something else) said they'd only had one in stock at all since they were released, and made out that there aren't too many of them available, although obviously difficult to get the overall picture from just one AD's experience.

[MrMikee]

They’re appearing in shop windows across the UK. I’ve seen two. Not that impressed if I’m honest..

[Calatrava r]

I saw one at my AD. It is a very substantial watch much more so than say a Patek or VC dress watch.

[codecow]

Originally Posted by Calatrava r

I saw one at my AD. It is a very substantial watch much more so than say a Patek or VC dress watch.

I haven’t seen one, but Breguet and ALS make some substantial dress watches with more precious watchmaking.

This seems to be a line with more consumer interest than Cellini so its already a success for them in my book.

[bostonjetset]

Originally Posted by codecow

I haven’t seen one, but Breguet and ALS make some substantial dress watches with more precious watchmaking.

This seems to be a line with more consumer interest than Cellini so its already a success for them in my book.

A Breguet (with retrograde seconds) is my dream dress watch. Ahh one day. That said, the 1908 is very pretty and IMO an improvement over the Cellini.