Ironic that you showed the blue Breitling SOH. The green 42mm version on rubber has been a bridesmaid for me for 3 years. It kept getting bumped on the list in favor of other stuff, mainly due to price but also other impulses/fascinations. I think the fact that it's been on my mind so long means it's a safe bet. I just have to have the discipline to make it happen. My othe bridesmaid is a Skydweller but she will die an old Spinster before I'll ever be in the position to pop the question.
6:48 I picked up a Panerai luminor marina 8 day with the open caseback for an awesome price. Nothing else wears like a Panerai. All its little features and differences make it an amazing watch. In fact let’s turn Bruce into a paneristsi
For me is the Grand Seiko SBGP013, good size, 9F85, but i it isn't sold where i live and the import tax is so outrageous that makes it almost not worth it.
My bridesmaid watch was the omega planet ocean 39.5 blue. I always thought it was visually more interesting than a sub but we are brainwashed into the sub being the benchmark. I eventually got the po and i couldn't be happier with it!
@@jeremydahm2124 1960’s era 18 k gold Seamaster DeVille, older version of an AquaTerra, older Seamaster Professional, an older Speedmaster pro hesalite, Seamaster GMT, a new white dial 300M, and the aforementioned blue dial quartz Seamaster. Love Omegas…bought my LAST Rolex back in 99 (TT DJ). Thinking about a Tudor BB 54 or the new 41.
@@MikeOBrien1945 Wow. Nice collection! I really like that new BB41. Red or Black. I love the new two tone Speedy, yellow gold. Pricey but vintage cool....
Cartier Ballon Bleu 42, preferably the one with the ETA. I’ve liked this watch since basically day one into the hobby over six years ago and have never pulled the trigger for one reason or another.
Great video! I have quite a few.. vintage JLC Memovox, JLC world timer (any world timer in fact), a different Grand Seiko than the one I have (Momij which is the Autumn 🍂)
The Reverso. I love everything about it but, when I put it on my wrist, it just looks very small. With the recent JLC price hikes, it seems even less less likely that I will ever go for it. Now, the chronograph tribute may be a different story...
The shortage of wrists is definitely a limiting factor in this hobby. I try and stay under 2 dozen watches, and I will swap out watches once or twice during the day. I feel that everybody gets appropriate wrist-time that way. Some more than others, but nothing wrong with having a few "occasional" watches. Glad to see another possible Paneristi in the making! I have been saying for the past few years that Panerai is THE value proposition right now. I might have gone a little overboard given that Panerai makes up literally half my collection right now, but no regrets. I love the 45mm Radiomir line. Definitely the most wearable size, while still remaining true to the brand ethos. In 45mm Radiomirs, I have a PAM 190 (JLC 877 movement - truly a phenomenal movement), a PAM 200 (white gold GMT - actually on the wrist as I type this), and a PAM 231 (base model design in rose gold). While I imagine some of the Panerai may move on to new homes in the coming years, I expect those 3 Radiomirs will be with me until the end. If I could only keep one watch from my collection for daily wear forever more, hands down the PAM 200. And on the subject of precious metal, the two aforementioned gold ones in my collection were not much more money than similar models in stainless steel. I also have a 1940 case in red gold and I absolutely love it. If Panerai in general is a good value proposition right now, then the precious metal is even more so!
@@BruceWilliams Nice! Definitely consider it! The simplicity of the PAM 610 is just so peaceful and elegant. I have a good number of 2-handers from Panerai and the look never gets old. If you're liking the wire lug Rad, but wanting a little more going on, then have a look at the PAM 268. I would have one myself, but it is very similar to my PAM 200, just minus the white gold and the GMT. The caliber is a variant of the p.2002, the first in-house offering from Panerai. Lots of Panerai-esque features to love, including the fabulous zero-reset found on the p.2002 movements! I will look forward to your future Panerai unveiling video, whichever one you end up with. :)
Bro, I went to the shopping mall to get my first casio, I bought 2 and said if I buy all the grail casios I want now, it will mean less. If you have all the finances you need and you get everything, I bet you that you fall into depression.
Ha ha ha.... "I have to exorcize the demon". My bridesmaid is a Laminar 8 Days. Was relieved it wasn't in stock when I was in Italy. It'll be waiting on chrono for way under retail with a few inevitable hairline nicks... That Radomir is lovely....
Why? who/what made you feel you would be settling? An influencer who is probably a stranger and doesn't know you from Adam. That's strange. The DJ is probably the most common watch on the planet.
@@davidr2802 who knows bro. I’m probably subtly influenced by others, but I’d like to think it’s my own choice. Weirdly enough, I don’t like the DJ enough to pay more than retail, so I’ll chill without either.
pam 1313 … at that price should have been COSC… nothing … plus it gets magnetized faster than a seiko … and have you seen its decoration??? don’t get me wrong they are beautiful but inside … ferrari with a renault engine … the ones before 2015 , 2016 are way better…
@@pruteanu6yeah, the 1313 was a bad year. They realized they can’t mess with people that easily and fixed some of the errors. The 9000 is solid, mine’s running at COSC as does the 3000. and the latest 9010 are supposedly better as well. The Rad he’s showing here with the 8day movement is a steal second hand, largely because it says “8 days” instead of “8 giorni” on the dial.
The watch market is so unethical, the pink black bay chrono came out, ppl were so reserved saying it was too out there and then, our wonderful Kevin O Leary comes out to play and talking about how this is the one to get, the watch is now at $15000, I mean why? How can a person with a conscience do that?Enthusiasts, we get the wrong end of the stick regularly. Modest price increases are no more, saying that, the market is in a good place now that the price gougers have found themselves sitting on inventory.
Because you are miserable it gives you joy to have other people to be miserable? That's toxic to your health. Just be happy you have the wherewithal to be in this hobby in the first place.
@@davidr2802 That's what I am saying, money is not everything, I bought 2 casios for $76 today, my very first time owning a Casio and it's probably one of my happiest days in this hobby. So, I am not miserable, I am annoyed that it has become an investment activity. I just love watches.
Probably top bridesmaid watch for me has been Sinn 556a. Look at it online time and time again, but when the budget is there have gone with something I could try on before I buy. The only online nature of it scares me off every time. At some point I will find one in the wild and see how it goes.
All Rolex models. For various reasons. They are beautiful and iconic, but their marketing practices, prices and the fact that every jerk I know owns one. They will never go on a honey moon with me.
Bretiling navitimer 92 has been that one for me. It has to have the full bracelet (in the right metal). It has to be in decent condition - not polished off half of the shape, and not a murdered dial. The price shouldn't be a robbery.
I have a little image folder in my phone with all the watches that i want to own. Every black friday or other big sale event i usually get an amazing deal on one of them. I'm a serial flipper so means if i scratch the itch and it doesnt satisfy me like i thought it would then i can sell it on and minimise the losses. I've even made profit off a few of them. My last pick up was a zodiac sea-chron brand new from an AD for 60% off retail. Before that a Ball skin diver 3 for similar discount.
1:10 can confirm buying in bunches does tone down the excitement. Saved 5 years for a yellow gold day date, then tried one and realized it was not what I wanted living in a rural farm town. Took that stack and bought a 16713 root beer, a 16570 Explorer 2 and a 2255.80 Seamaster (8:31 just pull the trigger it’s an awesome piece) and the experience was not nearly what I thought it would be. Love the watches but the whole experience was just not what I thought it would be.
i like the part where you saved for so long. low and slow is the name of the game. a) the hunt is often the best part, b) you need time to bond with a new watch. if there's too many watches in the box, they can't all be "your watch"
@@m4ttyp4nts The joy so often is in the doing. Setting a goal and grinding towards it has its own rewards. Giving up on a dream hurt but choosing myself in that moment taught me something.
i had the U212 and loved its size but it was just too damn heavy. i wish sinn would make a large titanium model, but they seem to be fully committing to the u-boat steel in their divers.
This is a great excercise for any watch collector. The Panerai Submersible Bianco, 42mm with the white dial, has been just such a watch for me and the price has always been the dealbreaker even on the secondary and gray market. The black dial Vulcain Cricket Classique 36mm has also stuck around my interest list but it doesn't even show up on the secondary or gray market. On the more affordable vintage side, an all-original Seiko 5717 monopusher chronograph would complete my vintage grail list but they are often in poor condition or frankened and like most vintage Seiko chronographs, they do not have a running seconds sub-dial. There are others but there are too many to list.
Audio sounds like you're both underwater.
They are, purchase price vs market value 😊
Ironic that you showed the blue Breitling SOH. The green 42mm version on rubber has been a bridesmaid for me for 3 years. It kept getting bumped on the list in favor of other stuff, mainly due to price but also other impulses/fascinations. I think the fact that it's been on my mind so long means it's a safe bet. I just have to have the discipline to make it happen. My othe bridesmaid is a Skydweller but she will die an old Spinster before I'll ever be in the position to pop the question.
PANERAI Radiomir has been used during a spacewalk in January 2022 by ISS-67 crewmember!
#MoonwatchUniverse
6:48 I picked up a Panerai luminor marina 8 day with the open caseback for an awesome price. Nothing else wears like a Panerai. All its little features and differences make it an amazing watch. In fact let’s turn Bruce into a paneristsi
Where did you buy from
For me is the Grand Seiko SBGP013, good size, 9F85, but i it isn't sold where i live and the import tax is so outrageous that makes it almost not worth it.
My bridesmaid watch was the omega planet ocean 39.5 blue. I always thought it was visually more interesting than a sub but we are brainwashed into the sub being the benchmark. I eventually got the po and i couldn't be happier with it!
There’s just too many beautiful damn watches out there and not enough money. And I’m not really interested in many new watch models.
What strap is on that Panerai? Looks great
I can't remember which custom shop I had make this. Sorry about that. If I can find it, I'll reply again
@@SaltyWatchCollector Yes please try and find the details. That strap looks incredible.
Double wristing should be a thing… I wanna wear more of my watches lol
Then do it weirdo 😂
Should be a ridiculous thing 😂
I’ve got 7 Omegas, and the electric blue dial quartz is my grab & go. Beautiful looking watch and easy to wear.
I have to ask...which Omegas?! 7! I've got a now vintage brosnin (bond) era Seamaster (blue,eta auto). Wafer thin, super versatile.
@@jeremydahm2124 1960’s era 18 k gold Seamaster DeVille, older version of an AquaTerra, older Seamaster Professional, an older Speedmaster pro hesalite, Seamaster GMT, a new white dial 300M, and the aforementioned blue dial quartz Seamaster. Love Omegas…bought my LAST Rolex back in 99 (TT DJ). Thinking about a Tudor BB 54 or the new 41.
@@MikeOBrien1945 Wow. Nice collection! I really like that new BB41. Red or Black. I love the new two tone Speedy, yellow gold. Pricey but vintage cool....
I bought an Electric Blue, head only, and got the Bond-style bracelet afterward. So it's not an original set, but I still love it.
Bridesmaids - Breitling Navi 46 RG w/green dial or the Super Chronomat B01 44 RG w/green dial; IWC Portugieser Automatic 42 YG w/grey dial (which I think is discontinued)
The Peter Blake seamaster....been obsessed with it for a few years now, however the date window bothers me (no idea why)
Cartier Ballon Bleu 42, preferably the one with the ETA. I’ve liked this watch since basically day one into the hobby over six years ago and have never pulled the trigger for one reason or another.
Great video! I have quite a few.. vintage JLC Memovox, JLC world timer (any world timer in fact), a different Grand Seiko than the one I have (Momij which is the Autumn 🍂)
I definitely enjoyed the "Bridesmaids" concept with this video
Omega Planet Ocean Grey and Orange model. I would also add the Seiko ZIMBE Marine Master. Now that is a rare watch.
i got the 2264.50.00 quartz model. the best diver ever. or best seamaster at least
I don't get why you're making it so complicated. You want a watch, you buy it. Jeez
The Reverso. I love everything about it but, when I put it on my wrist, it just looks very small. With the recent JLC price hikes, it seems even less less likely that I will ever go for it. Now, the chronograph tribute may be a different story...
Seriously, JLC is pricing themselves out of sales. They are correcting a little, but not enough
same. looking elsewhere now that the value has evaporated.
The shortage of wrists is definitely a limiting factor in this hobby. I try and stay under 2 dozen watches, and I will swap out watches once or twice during the day. I feel that everybody gets appropriate wrist-time that way. Some more than others, but nothing wrong with having a few "occasional" watches.
Glad to see another possible Paneristi in the making! I have been saying for the past few years that Panerai is THE value proposition right now. I might have gone a little overboard given that Panerai makes up literally half my collection right now, but no regrets. I love the 45mm Radiomir line. Definitely the most wearable size, while still remaining true to the brand ethos. In 45mm Radiomirs, I have a PAM 190 (JLC 877 movement - truly a phenomenal movement), a PAM 200 (white gold GMT - actually on the wrist as I type this), and a PAM 231 (base model design in rose gold). While I imagine some of the Panerai may move on to new homes in the coming years, I expect those 3 Radiomirs will be with me until the end. If I could only keep one watch from my collection for daily wear forever more, hands down the PAM 200.
And on the subject of precious metal, the two aforementioned gold ones in my collection were not much more money than similar models in stainless steel. I also have a 1940 case in red gold and I absolutely love it. If Panerai in general is a good value proposition right now, then the precious metal is even more so!
Excellent comment. I've got to say Rob has me wanting a 610 now
@@BruceWilliams Nice! Definitely consider it! The simplicity of the PAM 610 is just so peaceful and elegant. I have a good number of 2-handers from Panerai and the look never gets old.
If you're liking the wire lug Rad, but wanting a little more going on, then have a look at the PAM 268. I would have one myself, but it is very similar to my PAM 200, just minus the white gold and the GMT. The caliber is a variant of the p.2002, the first in-house offering from Panerai. Lots of Panerai-esque features to love, including the fabulous zero-reset found on the p.2002 movements!
I will look forward to your future Panerai unveiling video, whichever one you end up with. :)
Watches are like Pokémon I will have them all
Casio F91W
Bro, I went to the shopping mall to get my first casio, I bought 2 and said if I buy all the grail casios I want now, it will mean less. If you have all the finances you need and you get everything, I bet you that you fall into depression.
The Glasshute is spectacular in my opinion.
Ha ha ha.... "I have to exorcize the demon". My bridesmaid is a Laminar 8 Days. Was relieved it wasn't in stock when I was in Italy. It'll be waiting on chrono for way under retail with a few inevitable hairline nicks... That Radomir is lovely....
the brietling a17365 blue dial.
I love that Panerai. Real men wear 45mm! Glad you exorcised the demon.
*exorcised
like "The Exorcist" 😉
Chopard LUC Pro One for me
i like my vostok panerai
That panerai doesnt have the clasp system, it looks good
Been there...Didn't buy that.
Aqua Terra for me. Feels like I’m settling where I should get a DJ.
Why? who/what made you feel you would be settling? An influencer who is probably a stranger and doesn't know you from Adam. That's strange. The DJ is probably the most common watch on the planet.
Same. It looks good but can't do it, something about the depth of the dial, looks like a swimming pool
@@davidr2802 who knows bro. I’m probably subtly influenced by others, but I’d like to think it’s my own choice. Weirdly enough, I don’t like the DJ enough to pay more than retail, so I’ll chill without either.
@jamison. 100% agree
For me its the Zenith defy classic skeleton blue dial. They just get harder and harder to find.
modern panerai has trash automatic movement… that p900 and p9010 … should be in a 1000 usd watch
Which one have you owned and personal experience with?
pam 1313 … at that price should have been COSC… nothing … plus it gets magnetized faster than a seiko … and have you seen its decoration??? don’t get me wrong they are beautiful but inside … ferrari with a renault engine … the ones before 2015 , 2016 are way better…
@@pruteanu6yeah, the 1313 was a bad year. They realized they can’t mess with people that easily and fixed some of the errors. The 9000 is solid, mine’s running at COSC as does the 3000. and the latest 9010 are supposedly better as well. The Rad he’s showing here with the 8day movement is a steal second hand, largely because it says “8 days” instead of “8 giorni” on the dial.
I agree that waiting between purchases is a good idea, you get to enjoy and appreciate each watch more that way
The watch market is so unethical, the pink black bay chrono came out, ppl were so reserved saying it was too out there and then, our wonderful Kevin O Leary comes out to play and talking about how this is the one to get, the watch is now at $15000, I mean why? How can a person with a conscience do that?Enthusiasts, we get the wrong end of the stick regularly. Modest price increases are no more, saying that, the market is in a good place now that the price gougers have found themselves sitting on inventory.
Because you are miserable it gives you joy to have other people to be miserable? That's toxic to your health. Just be happy you have the wherewithal to be in this hobby in the first place.
@@davidr2802 That's what I am saying, money is not everything, I bought 2 casios for $76 today, my very first time owning a Casio and it's probably one of my happiest days in this hobby. So, I am not miserable, I am annoyed that it has become an investment activity. I just love watches.
Fellows, great job with the content and back and forth. Keep it up.
Accutime Spider-Man w/ lcd display
Great topic.
Agreed. We all have them....for me Panerai and Tudor
Probably top bridesmaid watch for me has been Sinn 556a. Look at it online time and time again, but when the budget is there have gone with something I could try on before I buy. The only online nature of it scares me off every time. At some point I will find one in the wild and see how it goes.
All Rolex models. For various reasons. They are beautiful and iconic, but their marketing practices, prices and the fact that every jerk I know owns one. They will never go on a honey moon with me.
Bretiling navitimer 92 has been that one for me.
It has to have the full bracelet (in the right metal).
It has to be in decent condition - not polished off half of the shape, and not a murdered dial.
The price shouldn't be a robbery.
independent from your budget, there is ALWAYS another watch you could buy ...
Watch dealers and real estate agents are about to get a reality check
Love my Panerai luminor marina 1950 3 day #312
Panerai Luminor is tempting.
Love this channel and the chemistry between the two of you is superb
thanks for watching
I have a little image folder in my phone with all the watches that i want to own. Every black friday or other big sale event i usually get an amazing deal on one of them. I'm a serial flipper so means if i scratch the itch and it doesnt satisfy me like i thought it would then i can sell it on and minimise the losses. I've even made profit off a few of them. My last pick up was a zodiac sea-chron brand new from an AD for 60% off retail. Before that a Ball skin diver 3 for similar discount.
I love to hear it. Getting to experience most of the watches on your list via responsible flipping is awesome
Real men wear Panerai.
1:10 can confirm buying in bunches does tone down the excitement. Saved 5 years for a yellow gold day date, then tried one and realized it was not what I wanted living in a rural farm town. Took that stack and bought a 16713 root beer, a 16570 Explorer 2 and a 2255.80 Seamaster (8:31 just pull the trigger it’s an awesome piece) and the experience was not nearly what I thought it would be. Love the watches but the whole experience was just not what I thought it would be.
i like the part where you saved for so long. low and slow is the name of the game. a) the hunt is often the best part, b) you need time to bond with a new watch. if there's too many watches in the box, they can't all be "your watch"
@@m4ttyp4nts The joy so often is in the doing. Setting a goal and grinding towards it has its own rewards. Giving up on a dream hurt but choosing myself in that moment taught me something.
Sinn U50. Bridesmaid for years.
i had the U212 and loved its size but it was just too damn heavy. i wish sinn would make a large titanium model, but they seem to be fully committing to the u-boat steel in their divers.
This is a great excercise for any watch collector. The Panerai Submersible Bianco, 42mm with the white dial, has been just such a watch for me and the price has always been the dealbreaker even on the secondary and gray market. The black dial Vulcain Cricket Classique 36mm has also stuck around my interest list but it doesn't even show up on the secondary or gray market. On the more affordable vintage side, an all-original Seiko 5717 monopusher chronograph would complete my vintage grail list but they are often in poor condition or frankened and like most vintage Seiko chronographs, they do not have a running seconds sub-dial. There are others but there are too many to list.
The 42 biaco is one of mine too lol. And for the same reason as you, haven't found the right price. I think they are overvalued right now used