Watches and Wonders 2024 - did you see a watch you would actually buy?

After seeing the watches that were presented and the stories that were told about each, I feel not many watches were presented, that I'd actually want to buy. Loads of fancy complications, many gaudy precious metal cases (something I will never understand, especially the Rolex Invicta Hommage ๐Ÿ™ˆ), and loads of new dial colors.

The only watch that stood out to me, in the sense that I can see myself buying one at some point, is the Silver-Black Tag Heuer Carrera Glassbox Chronograph. ๐Ÿผ on a steel bracelet, just my type ๐Ÿค˜๐Ÿป

Did you see something you would actually buy?

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I still prefer the reverse panda version of the Glassbox.

The one newly released watch I'd buy if it was within my budget is the Baume & Mercier Clifton Moonphase Date:

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GMT Master II, on an Oyster bracelet. The one that doesn't scream "I'M A GMT MASTER II"

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CityHunter

GMT Master II, on an Oyster bracelet. The one that doesn't scream "I'M A GMT MASTER II"

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Yeah, I find the move towards a tooly design quite nice, especially because Rolex has been moving towards bling more and more ๐Ÿ™ˆ

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Artya, Hublot, and JLC have had the most interesting releases. The rest were all way too safe and I will say boring. So far, not a single item I would call my AD for.

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So far I agree, the Tag is beautiful on the steel bracelet. But it's only the first day ๐Ÿ™‚

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bc6619

So far I agree, the Tag is beautiful on the steel bracelet. But it's only the first day ๐Ÿ™‚

You think there's more coming tomorrow? I thought they show all the new stuff on day one

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So far, Iโ€™m not even whelmed at all, whether over or under. Most releases show how removed the brand executives are from their customers and they all seem to come off as desperate pandering to try and get the next big hype model. Overall, itโ€™s a a sad, pathetic display of blandness.

Bulgari is the only Ray of sunshine here but not with an actual mass market saleable product.

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I like the new GS manual wind 9SA4 hi Beat dress watch

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If I was a rich man I would buy this

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Yeah this one absolutely caught my eye. Love the fact you can get it on bracelet

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Yeah if I sold my house. And my organs

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I would definitely buy the Black Bay 58 GMT! That is, if I didnโ€™t have a BB58 already, which I do. So, not so much that itโ€™s something I will get, but itโ€™s one I definitely would.

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Kayone73

I like the new GS manual wind 9SA4 hi Beat dress watch

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Yup, this was the standout of today for me. Future GS classic.

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CityHunter

GMT Master II, on an Oyster bracelet. The one that doesn't scream "I'M A GMT MASTER II"

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Good point!

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Kayone73

I like the new GS manual wind 9SA4 hi Beat dress watch

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Yeah imma need that ๐Ÿ˜

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I liked a lot of Cartier's announcements but they were basically all precious metal apart from the dual time santos which will be impossible to get for a while

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I am going to think seriously about chatting with my wife about the Laurent Ferrier classic moonphase with a murano glass moonphase disc. It should be an exit watch from the hobby but I wonder if I am there yet.

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TekindusT

Iโ€™d totally buy the new NOMOS Tangente 38 Date:

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I'm definitely interested in these, although being a limited edition they'll probably be long gone by the time I'd be ready to buy one.

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TOwguy

I am going to think seriously about chatting with my wife about the Laurent Ferrier classic moonphase with a murano glass moonphase disc. It should be an exit watch from the hobby but I wonder if I am there yet.

Quite the beaut!! But yeah, I'd have to get sell my car and maybe a kidney ๐Ÿ˜‚

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I like the Zenith Defy diver and actually the new Bremont didn't look too bad but still a bit of a Hamilton Khaki/ Zenith Type 20/ and some case I can't quite put my finger on, mash up

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norrecc

Quite the beaut!! But yeah, I'd have to get sell my car and maybe a kidney ๐Ÿ˜‚

Not realistic, probably be around 50-60k cad, just guessing. My body parts are too worn down already. Have a great day! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

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Most of what I have seen so far I either don't want or won't afford my self one.

I do like the Tag Heuer Glassbox models(all of them).

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Hate how Tag does the running seconds subdial the dial color.

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Sadly, the only ones that I could afford are some models from Raymond Weil and the new Alpina Diver. And they didnt really "wow" me.

Nothing really for me.

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DynamiteKid19

Hate how Tag does the running seconds subdial the dial color.

I really like it... Functionally if a tricompax but like like a bicompax. Also keeps the "wonky" seconds hand a bit out of focus.

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Definitely my new favorite tag. I think they did a great job with this one.

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They did an outstanding job with this. Iโ€™d also love to see how the blue skipper looks with this bracelet.

Besides is tag, i like was Raymond Weil released in thier Millesime collection.

https://www.raymond-weil.us/millesime-watch/

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I'd buy any of the new Grand Seiko releases! Absolutely stunning dials! ๐Ÿ”ฅ

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Nope

Do like the new Bremont Terra Nova tho.

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So far this is the only new watch that I like enough to want it in my collection

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