The Itch (version 2010)

[vbuskirk]

It has been many moons since my last major watch purchase. My trigger finger is getting a little itchy.

I'm still fascinated by the white faced Oris titanium TT. Orrr ..

-o- Oris Titan TT
-o- Alpha Panda Paul Newman
-o- Ball Mad Cow
-o- Omega PO
-o- Omega SMP
-o- Omega Railmaster
-o- JLC Reverso
-o- IWC AMG Ingenieur

Sooo, what's in your wallet (i.e. On "your" mind)???

[polaco23]

Same here, i really miss my Titanium TT1 300M, and id like it back. Id prefer the Meistertaucher, but ill see what kind of moolah ive got after some pieces finally sell.


Im planning on making my biggest purchase in a month or two, a diver of some sort. Deciding between:

-Doxa (simple one with orange or blue face
-Tag Aquagraph
-Oris meistertaucher
-Omega SMP
-Omega white reduced speedy auto (not a diver i know, but i love this watch!


Matt is selling his Tusa for a perfect price IMO, just a month too early! need to raise funds first.

[Justice]

I think the Railmaster is one of the most under-rated watches out there.
You really need to see it in person to appreciate it.
Also, I find it wears a lot bigger than you would think. For example I think the 39mm Railmaster looks about the same on my wrist as the 42mm Speedy Pro.

- Jake

[jimyritz]

Those are some good lists....

Waiting for my bonus...

One of these:

PAM 112
Omega Speedmaster 3573.50 ( Sapphire sandwich)
Omega Seamaster Chrono (Black Dial)
Ball EMII Master Diver

Mike

[River Rat]

There are two on my wish list.
Vintage (Omega Speedmaster) manual wind I will have do home work on what model.
Vintage (Eterna Kontiki diver) could of got a good one last week for 800.00 did not have the founds passed on it may be he will still have it at the next NAWCC show.But I liked the looks of it it was a civilian model.

[Pasquale]

PO, JLC


Ive been wanting the new Froggie in Black and Gold $950????

But the one i got from Brad is soothing my itch just fine for now

Thinking : did that statement just sound weird (brad/itch) ???

[BSears]

PO, JLC


Ive been wanting the new Froggie in Black and Gold $950????

But the one i got from Brad is soothing my itch just fine for now

Thinking : did that statement just sound weird (brad/itch) ???

I did not scratch Pat's itch, let's just nip that one in the bud right now! Glad yer diggin the frog, P

[TLgdeL]

The Oris line has always fascinated me. Especially the 49mm regulator

I'm lookin at scratchin my German itch in the near future

UTS (500m or the 1000m)
Sinn U1
Stowa Prodiver

[Chris S.]

For 2010 it will be one of these

Omega PO...45mm Black & White
Doxa...750 or a 1000 SharkHunter
Sinn U1

But like others have said I need to sell a few first

[matt.wu]

This year, the itch is looking a little more expensive than last year's. I'm looking at hopefully one of the following this year, but ultimately I go wherever the tides carry me.

- Rolex Sub/Seadweller or birth-year DJ
- Kobold SOA (in 38mm or 41mm)
- JLC Reverso (if the right model pops up)

[suddha]

I am going to try very hard this year to resist the itch, through the use of ointments and creams...

The Ploprof should keep me happy for a long time and with the SMP as a lightweight versatile alternative, I will try to not do any flipping in '10.

I have a weakness for Doxas though and would love a Sharkhunter again at some point. If it gets to that point, I guess the SMP could be trade bait. But I really want to see if I can do it this year on two watches. Even the Aqualand is gone.

[Ron Jr]

The only watches I want right now is a Sinn U1 and a white dialed EXP II. Doubt I will be getting either in the near future unless I sell/trade some of my current watches.

[Rambam]

All my watches are divers at the moment, so I want something different.
Been thinking about the Rolex Turnograph in ss with the matt grey dial



And I really miss my Explorer, so...



And then there`s the Longines WWW



And this JLC is just sooo sweet

[polaco23]

nice choices ken! If that JLC is similar in price of the rest, id go with that! Otherwise the Tournograph is super cool, although i dont like the fluted bezel.

[matt.wu]

I am going to try very hard this year to resist the itch, through the use of ointments and creams...

The Ploprof should keep me happy for a long time and with the SMP as a lightweight versatile alternative, I will try to not do any flipping in '10.

I have a weakness for Doxas though and would love a Sharkhunter again at some point. If it gets to that point, I guess the SMP could be trade bait. But I really want to see if I can do it this year on two watches. Even the Aqualand is gone.

Thanks for the laugh.

[Pasquale]

2 watch Jason.???.. Ha!

Like Matt said "thanks for the laugh"

[SCM64]

My itch is -

Sinn 757 UTC

And/or

Sinn 757 UTC

With the possibility of a Sinn 757 UTC

[giosdad]

My itch is -

Sinn 757 UTC

And/or

Sinn 757 UTC

With the possibility of a Sinn 757 UTC

Any chance we will see some pictures of it when it arrives?

[giosdad]

I have been brushing up on my PAM-ish lately. So I don't know which model yet but it will be a Classic PAM design in the more "entry" level model if it happens.
If a few things go right my better half has condoned treating myself AGAIN this year with an substantial purchase, though I have to say I was a good last year and sold two and traded one for my Seadweller.

Other than that the Doxa itch remains for a 1200 Searambler or a 1000T sharkie. This place does not help lately.

An of course there are some exciting things coming up for Zixen, Halios, AEgir and Ocean7 has revived the LM-5. (An Stainless IWC AQ inspired internal bezel watch 42mm)

[vbuskirk]

And I really miss my Explorer, so...




And this JLC is just sooo sweet

Ahhhh, that explains it. I wondered why you never wore the Explorer. I didn't realize you had let it go.

Yep, that JLC Master UltraThin came w/i a RCH of making my list also. I keep going back and forth with it. In the meantime, I strap this on once in a while:

[425ranger]

This jazzmaster slim is close, nice swiss mvt also... 43mm X 9mm

[SCM64]

My itch is -

Sinn 757 UTC

And/or

Sinn 757 UTC

With the possibility of a Sinn 757 UTC

Any chance we will see some pictures of it when it arrives?

[sinner]

Still intrigued by the IWC Aquatimer 2000.

[mattcantwin]

The itch can't be scratched until these actually exist.


SAS

DWP

[DMB]

My list changes a lot, which tells me I need to hold off until I'm sure. The "regulars" are still there though ...

1. Longines Legend Diver (I'm digging DJs loaner, but I'm not completely sold)
2. DOXA GMT (Carib or Divingstar)
3. Railmaster
4. U1
5. Something a little dressy (Hamilton maybe?)
6. Speedy Pro (it's just tough to find a good one that isn't overpriced)
7. maybe some type of cool chrono (Muhle Glashutte?)
8. Omega GMT (black dial)
9. Rolex (sub, gmt, or EXP II white)
10. Aquagraph

Even though I have 3 DOXAs, I just can't commit to flipping one. Right now, it looks like my PO is top on the flip list. I'm really digging the old Bond Chrono I got in a trade. It's pretty well worn but man this was the sleeper watch of the year for me. I got it intending to flip it, but now I think it's a keeper.

Tune in next week when the list changes again.