How can choosing a watch be so hard.

[hoppyjr]

The decision has been made.
My head told me one version and my heart told me the other.
I went with my heart.

You aren’t telling us which?

Plot twist.
His “heart” is located in his wiener and he ended up going with Charles the sales associate.
Watch money going towards dissolution and new wedding to Charles. Honeymoon on a nude beach in Ibiza.
And matching tattoos.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3F3vjO8UY2E

This makes sense.

[hoppyjr]

BB58 is currently my favorite everyday watch. Just so easy to wear and flies under the radar but still has a lot of vintage Sub in it. Met a coworker with a blue last week. I prefer the black but the blue is very cool.

This sounds suspiciously like Ben’s story: “It all started in scrubs”

[snootydog]

The decision has been made.
My head told me one version and my heart told me the other.
I went with my heart.

You aren’t telling us which?

Plot twist.
His “heart” is located in his wiener and he ended up going with Charles the sales associate.
Watch money going towards dissolution and new wedding to Charles. Honeymoon on a nude beach in Ibiza.
And matching tattoos.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3F3vjO8UY2E

Plot twist Ibiza would be great, preferably not with Charles though.
My choice will be revealed soon.
Was hoping to have put a pic of it up by now but the deal isn't quite done

[hoppyjr]

The decision has been made.
My head told me one version and my heart told me the other.
I went with my heart.

You aren’t telling us which?

Plot twist.
His “heart” is located in his wiener and he ended up going with Charles the sales associate.
Watch money going towards dissolution and new wedding to Charles. Honeymoon on a nude beach in Ibiza.
And matching tattoos.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3F3vjO8UY2E

Plot twist Ibiza would be great, preferably not with Charles though.
My choice will be revealed soon.
Was hoping to have put a pic of it up by now but the deal isn't quite done

This makes Charles sad.

[MDF]

[snootydog]

Well this isn't going quite to plan. Bear with me, I'm getting there

[snootydog]

It's not as if you haven't seen one before but this is all very exciting for me
Got the deal done and here are the sellers pics. Most important to me is that it had the bracelet and in this case the bracelet has never been used, so bonus Vanguard rubber strap.






So what's the chances I'll need one of those Uncle Seiko half links I've been reading about?

[rockmastermike]

That’s brilliant - well done and congratulations!

[Wario406]

Congrats!

[Baffo]

Great stuff! Congrats

[MDF]

Congratulations love it and great choice!!!

[MDF]

It's not as if you haven't seen one before but this is all very exciting for me
Got the deal done and here are the sellers pics. Most important to me is that it had the bracelet and in this case the bracelet has never been used, so bonus Vanguard rubber strap.






So what's the chances I'll need one of those Uncle Seiko half links I've been reading about?

You could get the half link if needed and also the steel-reef.com on the fly extension link I think Ed did a review of this extension link.

[matt.wu]

Congrats, Andy!!

[hoppyjr]

It's not as if you haven't seen one before but this is all very exciting for me
Got the deal done and here are the sellers pics. Most important to me is that it had the bracelet and in this case the bracelet has never been used, so bonus Vanguard rubber strap.






So what's the chances I'll need one of those Uncle Seiko half links I've been reading about?

You could get the half link if needed and also the steel-reef.com on the fly extension link I think Ed did a review of this extension link.

Congrats on the BB blue. Great watch.

I’d add the SteelReef easy link first, then the Uncle half link if needed. No way to know until you see how it fits.

[snootydog]

I'd never heard of the Steel Reef link until now. I've just had a look and it's impressive but at £97 I think I'll try the Uncle Seiko at £24 first Hopefully I won't need either.
In theory this is supposed to be the last watch I ever buy
Not sure when it'll arrive because EBay UK have a new rule where any watch over £1500 has to be sent to an authenticator first and that firm send it on to me with an authentication certificate.

[matt.wu]

I'd never heard of the Steel Reef link until now. I've just had a look and it's impressive but at £97 I think I'll try the Uncle Seiko at £24 first Hopefully I won't need either.
In theory this is supposed to be the last watch I ever buy
Not sure when it'll arrive because EBay UK have a new rule where any watch over £1500 has to be sent to an authenticator first and that firm send it on to me with an authentication certificate.

I think this is something eBay has launched globally, at least with watches and shoes. I think it’s actually a great service. While a little inconvenient, they seem to do a great job, and everyone has more peace of mind.

[snootydog]

I'd never heard of the Steel Reef link until now. I've just had a look and it's impressive but at £97 I think I'll try the Uncle Seiko at £24 first Hopefully I won't need either.
In theory this is supposed to be the last watch I ever buy
Not sure when it'll arrive because EBay UK have a new rule where any watch over £1500 has to be sent to an authenticator first and that firm send it on to me with an authentication certificate.

I think this is something eBay has launched globally, at least with watches and shoes. I think it’s actually a great service. While a little inconvenient, they seem to do a great job, and everyone has more peace of mind.

It's a great service, taking away the worry of buying a fake. They even compare the description and photographs so if there's a dent or scratch the seller didn't mention, you get full refund and this service is free to both the seller and buyer. There was one BB58 on there for collection only (so escapes the authentication rule) and his excuse was he'd lost stuff in the mail before so didn't trust the post. Very dubious and one I steered clear of.

[BacoNoir]

Congrats! I found the rubber strap very comfortable and really helps hold the watch in place vs some flopping with bracelets.

[Henryj]

Wish I had an AD nearby to see the blue BB58 in person. In some pics it looks pretty dark, which I like, and sometimes it’s very blue. Either way, congratulations on your “last” watch!

[hoppyjr]

Wish I had an AD nearby to see the blue BB58 in person. In some pics it looks pretty dark, which I like, and sometimes it’s very blue. Either way, congratulations on your “last” watch!

It’s a really great shade of blue.

[snootydog]

Well, I'm absolutely gutted.
The watch had been posted to the eBay authenticator. Then today I get a message from the seller, he's really sorry but he's cancelled the sale because he's in dispute about the final valuation fees that they are charging him.
Oh well, back to square one.

[hoppyjr]

Well, I'm absolutely gutted.
The watch had been posted to the eBay authenticator. Then today I get a message from the seller, he's really sorry but he's cancelled the sale because he's in dispute about the final valuation fees that they are charging him.
Oh well, back to square one.

Sorry to hear the bad news, but these seem readily available, so maybe you can source another? Your AD doesn’t have any stock?

[snootydog]

Sorry to hear the bad news, but these seem readily available, so maybe you can source another? Your AD doesn’t have any stock?

Yes my local AD has one and even offered discount but £3000 isn't the sort of money I'm prepared to spend on a watch.
There are others on eBay so I'm sure I'll get one at the right price for a two or three year old one.
Some that are on the rubber or leather strap are definitely within budget but not so many with the bracelet.
What are the general thoughts on the BB58 bracelet from Uncle Seiko?

[hoppyjr]

Sorry to hear the bad news, but these seem readily available, so maybe you can source another? Your AD doesn’t have any stock?

Yes my local AD has one and even offered discount but £3000 isn't the sort of money I'm prepared to spend on a watch.
There are others on eBay so I'm sure I'll get one at the right price for a two or three year old one.
Some that are on the rubber or leather strap are definitely within budget but not so many with the bracelet.
What are the general thoughts on the BB58 bracelet from Uncle Seiko?

I think the Forstner bracelets are better quality that Uncle Seiko, plus Forstner uses screw links and a better clasp. They even make an Oyster with an stretchy/expandable link for comfort.

Are you following WatchRecon and if the forum sellers too?

Our own Peter (Terpits) has one he was looking to sell a while back.

[Baffo]

Sorry to hear the bad news, but these seem readily available, so maybe you can source another? Your AD doesn’t have any stock?

Yes my local AD has one and even offered discount but £3000 isn't the sort of money I'm prepared to spend on a watch.
There are others on eBay so I'm sure I'll get one at the right price for a two or three year old one.
Some that are on the rubber or leather strap are definitely within budget but not so many with the bracelet.
What are the general thoughts on the BB58 bracelet from Uncle Seiko?

That sucks, sorry to hear.
I sold my BB58 on WUS for $2350 net a couple months ago (it had a small scratch on the crystal).
Be patient and you will find one. Anything less than perfect sells for a steep discount these days