I first wanted a DB28 around 2019. At the time I was torn between it, an FPJ Resonance, and a Zeitwerk. Ended up hesitant to go independent and chose…

NWA – De Bethune – DB28

I've been going back and forth for a long time now with a few grail level pieces (for me at least!) and every time I try them all out, I get thrown off. Would appreciate general advice/guidance/what you guys would lean in to. I created a similar thread earlier this year, but I've added some options now after a few more trips out to dealers with good independent inventory.

In the past, I feel like I have bought watches too quickly without considering the package as a whole. What I mean by…

Grail Watch Showdown

Looks amazing imo

The EZM S looks amazing. Very tempted to pick it up. Great dimensions.

What do you guys think of the new releases

The Breguet Tradition line is hands down my favorite production watch available. I have bought and sold a few of them, and always regret it, so hopefully this stays with me. Previously, I owned the time-only version, but when this was offered to me at a too good to say no price, I had to jump on it.

In my opinion, it offers the most horological bang for buck if you are buying second hand. You can find the time-only ones for ~$15,000 give or take. They are finished to the same degree as…

Breguet Tradition – Best "Entry Level" Haute Horology Watches Available IMO!!!

For me it's a combination of a few factors:

1. Bang for buck. You simply get WAY more for your money. The quality difference is outstanding in most cases. No cheap punched out hands, machine finished bevels or stamped guilloche with most high quality independents.

2. Unique aesthetics & complications. You can't really get the same aesthetic or functions some of these guys offer elsewhere. MB&F is a great example. It's hilarious to me they managed out outengineer everyone too and deliver a…

Why do you buy from independents?

I never used to, then started doing it and haven’t stopped. Very convenient for timing between sets

My go to nowadays is a u50 by Sinn. It’s tegimented so the watch looks completely brand new still.

For sale are a few straps. All are the default medium selections for the respective brand unless otherwise noted. All prices include free shipping. All ship from yvr,.

22mm matte blue alligator by Armin Strom. Not sure who makes these. Very nice cut of alligator with black calf underside. $250.

22mm matte greenstrap by TerryCrafted. Super nice. Alligator underside as well. $300.

22mm navy blue tuns glossy ostrich. $30. Has my last name on it.

20mm black shark leather by VGreen in…

22mm + 20mm Straps

For me:

-Terrycrafted for anything super high end. His attention to detail and quality of work is a step above brands like Camille Fournet or Jean Rousseau. He is not cheap, but I think he is worth the slight premium over the aforementioned strap makers because the work is better. And… I’m in Canada and after import fees, he’s actually cheaper!

-Delugs. The new runner patterned sailcloth is amazing and I have some other leather straps from them that I wear a lot. Quality is good and I…

Who are your go to strap makers?

I thought it would be fun to resurrect this as we've had similar threads before.

Basically, just post some references you feel are undervalued/offer a lot of bang for buck used!

For example, the Parmigiani Ionica was crazy cheap for what it was until very recently. Check out the ridiculous finishing on the back and the raw # of interior angles…

The LUC series by Chopard was crazy value too.