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NicoD · 10 December 2019, 06:07 PM

Hi everyone,

I am also a newbie on this forum.

I have been "collecting" watches for the past 4 years. I started with an inconspicuous little Seiko 5, which my wife offered to me (on my demand ;) ). Since then, and like many of us, I caught the watch bug.

I must admit that I am not a big Rolex fan. I respect the products for what they are. I admire Rolex for being able to scale up, producing high quality industrial products and managing the offer & demand so well. But I am left cold by their pricing policy, and all the hype around the brand.

On the other side, I am more and more attracted to its smaller sibling, Tudor. The way I see it, Tudor is redeployed to take the place vacated by Rolex after their move-up in terms of positioning. The watches they produce are (for those that interest me) rugged, ready-to-do-everything, toolwatches.

I also came to learn about the history behind Seiko, and learnt as much as I could (which is not much by all standards) about its past, Grand Seiko and King Seiko.

At some point, I also became interested in German watch brands and manufactures (don't ask me why, I cannot remember how I ended up there).

All this time spent reading articles, looking at photos and videos, and discussing with other WIS, shaped my current "collection".

I registered on TRF because I am always looking to learn new things, and to (virtually) meet new WIS. So here am I!

PS: I'm from France. Please don't hold it against me

cop414 · 10 December 2019, 10:30 PM

Welcome to the madness, great looking collection.

brandrea · 10 December 2019, 10:35 PM

Welcome to the forum, nice collection you have

Urosfan · 11 December 2019, 01:15 AM

Welcome

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JayHantz · 12 December 2019, 09:34 PM

Welcome to the forums! Solid collection you have there!

Alex6340 · 13 December 2019, 12:53 AM

Welcome

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NicoD · 13 December 2019, 06:20 AM

Thank you all!

JPBlackBay · 13 December 2019, 06:30 AM

Love that BB Chrono with gold in it. From that angle, it looks a lot larger than the GMT. Does it wear larger?

NicoD · 13 December 2019, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by JPBlackBay

Love that BB Chrono with gold in it. From that angle, it looks a lot larger than the GMT. Does it wear larger?

I love it too (I'd better do given I purchased it ;-) ). You are right, the chrono looks larger than the GMT. I had the same feeling when I put them on my wrist yesterday to look at them both.

Funny given that both watches are sporting the same case. I guess that it's due to the Chrono having a larger dial and a smaller bezel.

It adds to the differences between these 2 models (and I am glad that there are differences given that I don't like having variations of the same models).

Art 1 · 13 December 2019, 09:43 AM

Welcome.

214270Explorer · 13 December 2019, 03:08 PM

Hello NicoD.

Welcome and thanks for sharing your story with us.

NicoD · 13 December 2019, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 214270Explorer

Hello NicoD.

Welcome and thanks for sharing your story with us.

You are welcome!

Rebel · 13 December 2019, 11:43 PM

Welcome.

BigAppleBill · 13 December 2019, 11:51 PM

Welcome! From the looks of your collection and from your interest in exploring German brands, I see a Sinn in your future.

NicoD · 14 December 2019, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigAppleBill

Welcome! From the looks of your collection and from your interest in exploring German brands, I see a Sinn in your future.

That's a valid remark. But it is unlikely.

The Damasko that I have already covers that angle. I actually spent some time thinking whether to go with a DA36 or a Sinn 556A.

I went for the underdog (all thing considered) because I believe that Damasko's hardened steel is more resistant than Sinn's tegimented one.
The DA36 has a modified ETA 2436 (instant change of date and day at midnight - on the dot) compared to a Sellita SW200. And I love that yellow seconds hand

And to be honest, the rest of the models on Sinn's catalog doesn't do it for me :(

I had a couple of Junghans Meister in the past, but they are too dressy for me.

If I were to look at other German brands, I would consider Nomos, Moser or Glasshute. ALS is too highly placed for me.

Rollied · 14 December 2019, 05:37 AM

Welcome! Nice versatile lot you got going there!!

Brew · 14 December 2019, 07:22 PM

Nico, welcome!!!

HL65 · 14 December 2019, 08:51 PM

Welcome

Allanmodel · 17 December 2019, 11:50 AM

Welcome to TRF~~

Audemars Piguet · 18 December 2019, 11:55 PM

Welcome

NicoD · 20 December 2019, 10:47 PM

Thanks for the warm welcomes :)

10 December 2019, 06:07 PM	#1
NicoD "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: France Posts: 25	Newcomer Here. Hi Everyone! Hi everyone, I am also a newbie on this forum. I have been "collecting" watches for the past 4 years. I started with an inconspicuous little Seiko 5, which my wife offered to me (on my demand ;) ). Since then, and like many of us, I caught the watch bug. I must admit that I am not a big Rolex fan. I respect the products for what they are. I admire Rolex for being able to scale up, producing high quality industrial products and managing the offer & demand so well. But I am left cold by their pricing policy, and all the hype around the brand. On the other side, I am more and more attracted to its smaller sibling, Tudor. The way I see it, Tudor is redeployed to take the place vacated by Rolex after their move-up in terms of positioning. The watches they produce are (for those that interest me) rugged, ready-to-do-everything, toolwatches. I also came to learn about the history behind Seiko, and learnt as much as I could (which is not much by all standards) about its past, Grand Seiko and King Seiko. At some point, I also became interested in German watch brands and manufactures (don't ask me why, I cannot remember how I ended up there). All this time spent reading articles, looking at photos and videos, and discussing with other WIS, shaped my current "collection". I registered on TRF because I am always looking to learn new things, and to (virtually) meet new WIS. So here am I! PS: I'm from France. Please don't hold it against me Attached Images

10 December 2019, 10:30 PM	#2
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13 December 2019, 06:20 AM	#7
NicoD "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: France Posts: 25	Thank you all!

13 December 2019, 06:30 AM	#8
JPBlackBay "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Tennessee Watch: Tudor Black Bay Posts: 254	Love that BB Chrono with gold in it. From that angle, it looks a lot larger than the GMT. Does it wear larger?

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14 December 2019, 05:37 AM	#16
Rollied 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 833	Welcome! Nice versatile lot you got going there!!

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NicoD "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: France Posts: 25	Thanks for the warm welcomes :)

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