GoingTopShelf

Evan
108 Followers
58 Following
5 hrs ago
Joined
6.90” / 17.53 cm Wrist
Investment Consultant
Follow Following Following

Recent posts

What's the one thing you hate most about your favorite watch?

So my favorite watch in my collection is my Omega Aqua Terra. It's been the most worn watch in my collection for four years running now averaging betw...
83

Pink Is My New Obsession - Monta Noble (#1WC)

I have painstakingly made a point to NOT look at anyone else's entries into today's #1WC post so as to not be influenced by other people in describing...
4

Recent Comments

commented on Micro Tournament Elite Eight: Lorier Vs. Monta ·

You completely missed my point, but OK. I wasn't talking about the margin involved or who does the labor or what component inputs make up the price of a watch. The fact is, my Monta is better finished and looks more premium than a Lorier (and I love Lorier). The bracelet is better, the finishing is better. It just looks and feels like a more premium product (which it is and should be at that price point). I'm willing to pay more for that. I couldn't care less if there is a higher margin in it for Monta. Good for them. All businesses have to be profitable, otherwise they cease to exist. I don't buy watches based on where they were made or what it takes to make them. I buy them for what the elicit in my emotional response.

commented on Micro Tournament Elite Eight: Lorier Vs. Monta ·

I'm not surprised by this take. I don't view this as an upset even though my vote went to Monta. I totally get this perspective and I really like Lorier too. If I were to get a second microbrand watch, it would either be a Lorier or Serica. The list is short.

commented on Micro Tournament Elite Eight: Lorier Vs. Monta ·

Or you can get Omega level finishing for microbrand prices. I think Monta always gets knocked by being expensive relative to other micros when really the comparison should be between Monta and Longines, Oris, Tudor or even Omega. I have an Aqua Terra and my Monta Noble is 95% the watch that is for 33% of the price.

commented on GoingTopShelf's WRUW ·

I'm tickled pink! 😉 Thank you.

commented on Seiko Prospex GMT: Overpriced or Upmarket? ·

I think this is a fantastic watch. In the metal, these look spectacular. I would easily pay $1,300 for one and I almost have. But knowing you can get them for around $1,000 on the pre-owned market makes it even better.

commented on GoingTopShelf's WRUW ·

Thanks. Oris deserves a lot of credit on this one as the strap is OEM. This watch looks great on leather and the OEM bracelet, but the color matching on this nato is fantastic.

commented on tampabaycenter's WRUW ·

Never seen that colorway. Love it!

More posts

Contrarian Views

Give me two brands. The first is a brand you love, but doesn't seem to get the same love in the watch community, generally. The second brand is the op...
66

What's your favorite price tier?

At what price point do you derive the most enjoyment from this hobby? For instance, I lust after watches in the $5-10K range, but I know that it would take me at least two years to afford anything in...
239 votes ·
18

Thoughts on crown-feel when winding a watch?

I have 11 watches in my collection, 5 of which are mechanical. I have a vintage Hamilton Sinclair (hand wind only) three automatics that can be hand w...
10

GBD-200 vs. Swatch for 80's Theme Event

OK Watch fam, I need some advice. My company is throwing an 80's themed party in early January. I have to put together an outfit. I got Zubaz pants (the zebra striped ones that were so popular back th...
80 votes ·
10

The Watches I've Bypassed

My collecting style may be unique, but I guess that's what this post is intended to find out.  I'm a quality over quantity guy in everything I buy. I...
12

User Experiences on Sellita Movements

So, I have an Oris Big Crown Pointer Date with a Sellita SW-200 inside. I've owned it for exactly 2 years. I absolutely love this watch, with one exce...
6

What Percentage of your Collection is Quartz?

282 votes ·
17