Yeah, everyone has their preferences but I’d take a beater and a nice watch. That way you can put the beater in your case or wear out without any concern and the the nicer watch can be worn for dinner or fancy places.

Saw someone on reddit that lost a Rolex because he thought he put it in his bag but actually left it out when he was switching to his AP.

Why three? Unless you’re going for months it’s easier to just bring and wear one. Or bring one plus the Casio that you don’t think people will bother stealing.

Just the one this year. Probably going to stick to one next year so my gf doesn’t complain too much :). Thinking either a Breguet Classique or Lange 1815.

I love it but only on dress watches that aren’t too flashy. Something like a gold submariner is just gross.

Because they refuse to make the fifty fathoms in a reasonable size for most people.

They are definitely trying to reposition the brand higher, I just think they needed to do it with a proper statement watch like Grand Seiko did with the White Birch.

This IWC Ingenieur is trying to be one but for me it just doesn't do enough. Maybe they're planning to release a 2nd generation in a few years with a fancier movement and get it up closer to 20k competing with the Overseas but for me that would be a no as well.

I'm in the market for an integrated watch. 12k is okay for me if it has a well finished movement with a display caseback, a quick change system and microadjust. Since the new IWC misses all these things I'm not getting one.

So the people that want value for money aren't getting it and the people with money to burn will just buy an AP or VCO. Idk... I don't see a big market.