Baume & Mercier Men's MOA08502 Capeland S Chronograph

[toxicavenger]

I was offered a trade for my Marcello C chrono and didn't know if anyone here has actually owned one of these before? Or what is the opinion of them? Are they tough as hell or only for desk jockeys because I don't want all bling with no ass to it. Thanks ahead of time, Terry

[Diaboliq]

OOOOH! I would go for it just for the name..

[Henryj]

I did a quick Google, and from a value point of view, I think it might be a winner. B&M is a good watch and the gray market price new is around $2000.

[Ron Jr]

I have a version of the Capeland S. It is not a tool watch so don't expect it to be tough. The bezel is a scratch magnet (I have a couple on mine). But quality wise B&M makes a fine watch.

[toxicavenger]

Thanks guys for the info and I really haven't decided if I am going to do the deal yet since I will be trading 2 watches for the Capeland. Also my wife had bought me the Marcello C chrono as a surprise for x-mas so I am not totally sure about letting it leave my hands. She said she is fine with it if I trade it but I am not totally sure if that is the truth. Because we know how women are about telling you everything. So I have to do some serious thinking before I do it. But the Marcello C chrono is such a damn beast it gets heavy after a while since it is 249 grams at 44mm x 17mm. Well please give me your honest opinions.

Also Ron Jr, thanks for the pic and info. That is one beautiful watch you have too.

[Ron Jr]

Thanks, I almost never wear it.

[toxicavenger]

Is this red lume or is it just red paint? I pimp the hell out of that thing if it was mine.

[matt.wu]

Also my wife had bought me the Marcello C chrono as a surprise for x-mas so I am not totally sure about letting it leave my hands. She said she is fine with it if I trade it but I am not totally sure if that is the truth. Because we know how women are about telling you everything.

Seriously though - I'd hang onto it if it was a gift from the wife. I've got a couple that don't get worn a ton, but will never leave the watchbox b/c my wife bought 'em for me. Maybe that's just me, but usually I'll try to find money elsewhere.

I probably wouldn't do the trade either way. It's not a watch you really want. You like Marcello C as a company. Plus, it's a gift. Take a couple steps back and make sure it's not just an impulse decision since you're antsy to get a trade going. I've fallen into that trap a lot and always regret it later.

[toxicavenger]

Also my wife had bought me the Marcello C chrono as a surprise for x-mas so I am not totally sure about letting it leave my hands. She said she is fine with it if I trade it but I am not totally sure if that is the truth. Because we know how women are about telling you everything.

Seriously though - I'd hang onto it if it was a gift from the wife. I've got a couple that don't get worn a ton, but will never leave the watchbox b/c my wife bought 'em for me. Maybe that's just me, but usually I'll try to find money elsewhere.

I probably wouldn't do the trade either way. It's not a watch you really want. You like Marcello C as a company. Plus, it's a gift. Take a couple steps back and make sure it's not just an impulse decision since you're antsy to get a trade going. I've fallen into that trap a lot and always regret it later.

Thanks Matt for the feedback because that is what I am also thinking right now too. So I guess I am just going to get a relume on the chrono and keep it around for a while. Thanks again and have a good weekend!

[Ron Jr]

Is this red lume or is it just red paint? I pimp the hell out of that thing if it was mine.

Red paint. Make me an offer you never know.

[polaco23]

i prefer the non chrono myself. But the B&M brand makes some solid watches. I wouldnt flip a gift from the wife, or any gift.

Just take it to Jay to relume the bad boy

[toxicavenger]

Yeah we will see if me and Ron Jr. can work out a deal on it.

[Ron Jr]

Sorry I was out of town all weekend. I just replied to your PM.

[moishlashen]

Sorry I was out of town all weekend. I just replied to your PM.

Gonna mark you down for 2 WIS demerits for having a life Ron.

[Ron Jr]

Sorry I was out of town all weekend. I just replied to your PM.

Gonna mark you down for 2 WIS demerits for having a life Ron.

AnimeNext was last weekend. I think I slept a total of 0 hours.

[Docrwm]

I got a chance to handle some B&M watches on Father's day at the local jewelry store. Some very nice models among their line. F&F was good and they seemed to be nicely wearable in how the lugs and other aspects of the design were thought out IMHO. Nearly all were dress watches though and I just don't do dress watches very often.....the wife liked them a lot.

[deepcdvr]

She said she is fine with it if I trade

Remember this ad? Be careful indeed!

[toxicavenger]

That's pretty funny Paul, I haven't seen this ad before.

[Docrwm]

One thing about that bike, you know you can knock him down in price pretty easily given he has no balls.

[bloozy]

Also my wife had bought me the Marcello C chrono as a surprise for x-mas so I am not totally sure about letting it leave my hands. She said she is fine with it if I trade it but I am not totally sure if that is the truth. Because we know how women are about telling you everything.

AAAaahhhh wives.

Not been married very long toxic? No speaky wifey?

It translates like this, "go ahead, trade that watch off Honey (note: word 'honey' is dripping with venom). You'll never get another fugging watch from me!" "Oh, and I'll suddenly hate every watch you get in the future"

Trust me on this one, hang on to that Marcello until you can ceramoniously pass it on to a beloved male relative (of hers), your son perhaps. Till then, give it some wrist time even.