thewatchphilosopher

The Watch Philosopher
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Submariner 14060M with the glass changed

Hey all, I came across a shop that sells a 14060M (no date, with the 2-liner on the dial) for about GBP 8,200 / $10,500. It's in pretty good condition...
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An unexpected Tudor Pelagos FXD...

I wasn't really looking for one, but when I saw my local AD had one available, I decided I'd give it a try (they had freshly taken it out of the safe...
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The price difference to get a FXD's "MN21" is ridiculous

I don't get the hype for MN21 over MN22 or now MN23. Yeah sure, the supply is more limited. But as far as I know, the watches are exactly the same, an...
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Recent Comments

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commented on New Watch Alert! Chopard Alpine Eagle 41mm ·

Pretty much; a little bit higher, especially the blue dial, probably because there isn't a lot of pre-owned models available (at least in the UK).

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commented on Favorite High-End Luxury Integrated Bracelet Sports Watch ·

(second best option, probably would pick a Laureato or VC)

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commented on Favorite High-End Luxury Integrated Bracelet Sports Watch ·
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The one in my last #NWA post :) 

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commented on New member saying hello ·

Gorgeous pics, welcome!

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commented on My Slightly Unhealthy Enthusiasm May No Longer be Watches ·

I developed an interest in good quality, durable clothes and shoes / boots lately.

Not talking about super-expensive designer clothes, but just trying to shop for clothes as I shop for watches. Quality beats quantity.

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commented on Iconic Model Imperfections ·

Mercedes hands. I will never understand the love they get.

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commented on Alligator (and other animal) straps: how ethical? ·

Ah yeah, sorry I missed that link; their SwimSkin technology looks impressive, indeed! Thanks for sharing. 

For some reason, though, it looks like folks assume I'm trying to avoid them altogether, while the core of my question was really to understand more about how all these gorgeous-looking hides are sourced – and decide from there. As pointed out in another comment, if I can keep a gator strap for 50 years or need to replace a cheap plastic one every year, I know where my decision would land.

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New Watch Alert! Chopard Alpine Eagle 41mm

Although the model was released in 2019, I only discovered this new Alpine Eagle 41mm much later, circa May 2021. I was immediately intrigued by this...
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Alligator (and other animal) straps: how ethical?

Hi team, I hope we can have that discussion in a constructive and not-too-passionate way. I don't identify as a hardcore vegan, but I'm increasingly r...
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Dark or bright dial?

I've always been wondering if there is a consensus on this topic. If you have the choice between a bright dial (white, textured, beige, silver..) or a dark one (tropical, dark blue, black...), do you...
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Hello Watchcrunch!

Wanted to pay a tribute to my Zenith Chronomaster Sport for this first post. I'm based in Liverpool, UK, and would love to meet up and share a pint wi...
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