High-Low Collections
So with the recent release of the Q Timex GMT and the Moonswatch, it got me thinking about what an all low end collection alternative to a high dollar high horology collection might look like.
This is what I've come up with so far.
I tried to shy away from Chinese homages because I was thinking about beginner recommendations and I don't like starting someone off on Aliexpress (plus I thought it would be too easy.)
What other high-low watches would you recommend to a prospective WIS?
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Oneski
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I see the Orient and it reminds me more of this watch, especially with the Breguet handset
hahahah, I was going to do a similar post, precisely inspired by the Timex GMT and MoonSwatch!
I think the Tissot PRX does an excellent job of covering the '70s luxury sports watch vibe of the Patek Philippe Nautilus, Vacheron Constantin Overseas, and Audemars Piguet Royal Oak.
hahahah, I was going to do a similar post, precisely inspired by the Timex GMT and MoonSwatch!
I think the Tissot PRX does an excellent job of covering the '70s luxury sports watch vibe of the Patek Philippe Nautilus, Vacheron Constantin Overseas, and Audemars Piguet Royal Oak.
Ooo good one, though I would go with the quartz one and am eagerly awaiting a 36mm one 😀
Ooo good one, though I would go with the quartz one and am eagerly awaiting a 36mm one 😀
I want a 36mm too!
hahahah, I was going to do a similar post, precisely inspired by the Timex GMT and MoonSwatch!
I think the Tissot PRX does an excellent job of covering the '70s luxury sports watch vibe of the Patek Philippe Nautilus, Vacheron Constantin Overseas, and Audemars Piguet Royal Oak.
is the prx more like vacheron 222 than overseas? 😀
is the prx more like vacheron 222 than overseas? 😀
Both really, since the 222 inspired the design of the Overseas 🔥 But yes, it definitely has 222 vibes too!
Both really, since the 222 inspired the design of the Overseas 🔥 But yes, it definitely has 222 vibes too!
And here I was thinking it was an oyster quartz homage... 😏
And here I was thinking it was an oyster quartz homage... 😏
Throw that into the pot too 😂 …and the 1970’s GP Laureato and IWC Ingeniuer and others!
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I did this. I wanted the Hamilton that Roger Moore wore in Live and Let Die for about one minute in the movie, but didn't want to spend that, so I went with the Armitron Griffy. Great watch.
Ooo...cool post idea!
And this one.... which I'm going for myself. I need to see what the Mondia quality is like though.
Ooo...cool post idea!
I actually really prefer the Orient day date homage myself
And this one.... which I'm going for myself. I need to see what the Mondia quality is like though.
Not seen this one before, looks interesting but I was never really a fan of the milgauss myself so not surprising I haven't seen it.
Here is my Islander #ISL-38, a pretty nice homage. 😀
I like how it's kinda a Datejust mixed with a SARB case.
I like how it's kinda a Datejust mixed with a SARB case.
That is exactly what Marc was going for when he released these. 😀
Am I the only one?
Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Quartz ($545)...
...for the IWC Portugieser Automatic ($7,450)
Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Quartz ($545)...
...for the IWC Portugieser Automatic ($7,450)
Now that's on the money!
I think I might actually prefer the hammy 🤔🤯
Am I the only one?
I see it loosely but the Lorus case gives me more Timex vibes in design than Rolex.
I see it loosely but the Lorus case gives me more Timex vibes in design than Rolex.
Yeah actually I didn't notice it but yeah your right that case gives mad easy reader vibes
Came across these some years ago. Used with permission.
(A) = Automatic; (Q) = Quartz; (H) = Hand-Wound
Affordable Alternatives
Came across these some years ago. Used with permission.
(A) = Automatic; (Q) = Quartz; (H) = Hand-Wound
Affordable Alternatives
Holy Moly! That's one heck of a list!
I can think of some other alternatives to those as well
Read some ops that the Skyhawk could be considered an evolution of the Navitimer so...
And my Hamilton is quite reminiscent of the IWC Portofino Chronograph so...
Read some ops that the Skyhawk could be considered an evolution of the Navitimer so...
And my Hamilton is quite reminiscent of the IWC Portofino Chronograph so...
Wow that hammy!
And I prefer the Seiko flighmaster lol
Wow that hammy!
And I prefer the Seiko flighmaster lol
Thanks! And yes that Seiko is a classic 👌
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Haha, well, in this case the last one should be Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Ceramic Perpetual Calendar skelton Ref number 26585CE.OO.1225CE.01 or Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Tourbillon Extra-Thin Black Ceramic Ref. 26522CE 😂😂😂
Haha, well, in this case the last one should be Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Ceramic Perpetual Calendar skelton Ref number 26585CE.OO.1225CE.01 or Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Tourbillon Extra-Thin Black Ceramic Ref. 26522CE 😂😂😂
Fair point, though I think the skeleton would be better homaged by the casioak jellyfish on principle lol