Thank you, Scott! While I can't avoid including mainstream models and brands, I make every effort to add watches that are uncommon, rarely seen, and dramatically different from the few makes and models that seem to dominate social media and watch forums. Best, Tim
Blancpain - The finish on that Blancpain is both creative and finished with the highest attention to detail. I would normally never approve of a Chrono function on a dive watch, but this is the exception. Truly an amazing timepiece with a chronograph function going beyond what is expected. Nicely curated piece for today’s show.
I agree, I'm a huge fan of Blancpain, they make beautiful watches and they're finished is gorgeous, I think they're on par if not surpass some other much more hyped brands and underated for what they offer too.
Blancpain is a wonderful and underrated brand. The finish generally surpasses AP, rivals Vacheron, and offers this level of detail in a collection split evenly between sports and dress watches. Depreciation is your friend with these, and particularly with the dress models, you get a ton of used Blancpain for the money. And unlike 90% of the independent brands, Blancpain's status as a Swatch label ensures there will be money to keep the company alive longterm. Best, Tim
Thanks, Joseph. I do my best to keep each week fresh, and I'm proud that this week's collection was enjoyable despite not featuring some kind of grand complication, $400,000 watch, or Greubel-type exotic. Best, Tim
Great show Tim. Wonderful group of grail level watches. To many in today’s show to only pick one maybe the GS blue dial SD. Dial and second hand swipe are hypnotic. I would not get anything done. Thank you sir for your hard work. Stay healthy and safe.
WOW awsome selection 3 Titanium Votes for the weekend 1. HYT high end cal extraordinary design 2. UN Tourbillon all in house no more comments need 3. Ressence T1 Slim, maybe my fav. Thanks Tim
Great job as always! Love the Kiri Zuri with the three best things about GS - spring drive, 44gs case, and fascinating dial. Saying that though, love the white dialled Omega. Almost the Snoopy Seamaster!
That Moon watch was an image taken of Apollo 15 Astronaut Jim Irwin. I spent a morning with him and I even got to hold and inspect a little pebble from the moon that NASA let him keep. Many thought that was the best picture taken of any Apollo astronaut from the moon.
Wrist shots make all the difference , some watches such as the Rolex Daytona look guite ungainly at first , those pushers are very large , but once you see them on the wrist it all changes , scale is everything !
I do really like the wear resistance of ceramic cases but I've always kinda been on the fence when it comes to the look of it as I'm just more a fan of metal but I'm really impressed with the brushed grey ceramic case of the Blancpain Bathyscaphe, it looks more like a brushed titanium, if you said it was I wouldn't think twice, I'd definitely consider it after seeing that piece, Awesome finishing.
That Vacheron was truly the best for last. The HYT is bonkers can reminds me of some sort of superhero gadget that injects the wearer with superjuice. at that size, the Hulk should wear that one! It’s his color too🤓
Thank you - please do! Miniature painting on this level is fine art for your wrist. Here's the artist who was commissioned for the Apollo XI watch: www.atelierandremartinezsa.ch/Vitrine/ Best, Tim
No, HYT is unique in this regard. Your best bet is to find a used example of the lugless H0 model in stainless steel for $25,000 - $30,000 U.S. Best, Tim
That moon portrait watch is the ultimate party piece and way classier than those other watches with 2 automatons having pre-marital relations. 🤓😎. If you are gonna go with cheese...make sure it’s the lunar variety.
Stuff like that never will be mass produced. You can program a machine to do the work, but that will fool nobody. Craft art by masters ("metiers d'art") is one of the few areas of modern watchmaking that has not been automated to satisfactory effect. Best, Tim
my marine master is identical except it doesn't say He gas on the back , it says divers watch 300 m for saturation diving. do you knwo what the difference is?
Waking up this weekend to an elegant president with that lovely dial and equally wonderful is that GS Spring Drive that I initially mistaken for a meteorite dial. Stay safe #timmossosunglasses
Hi Bob, this one is a special piece for us, so we're offering it on a POI basis like our most sensitive Journe and Patek models. Is it possible for you to reach out to me directly at tmosso@thewatchbox.com? I can divulge full details on a direct basis off of TH-cam. Best, Tim
I hope the entire houte horology industry tanks as the prices of these time pieces have been 5x what they should be and I guarantee Tim is aware of this fact. The Asian market gravy-train is coming to an end watch hawkers.
Hi Steve - sorry you are having trouble - a small number of users seem to be getting an error. Feel free to call us or fill out a “contact us” form on our website and mention that the message is for Tim. Hopefully we will get the email issue resolved shortly.
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I love these 40 minute videos showing watches I never knew existed. My watch knowledge sure has changed since my first Seiko 5 purchase.
Thank you, Scott! While I can't avoid including mainstream models and brands, I make every effort to add watches that are uncommon, rarely seen, and dramatically different from the few makes and models that seem to dominate social media and watch forums.
Best,
Tim
Oh that Omega Seamaster is simply gorgeous , something new to dream and obsess about .
Yeah the white dial Omega Seamaster is a home run
Blancpain - The finish on that Blancpain is both creative and finished with the highest attention to detail. I would normally never approve of a Chrono function on a dive watch, but this is the exception. Truly an amazing timepiece with a chronograph function going beyond what is expected. Nicely curated piece for today’s show.
I agree, I'm a huge fan of Blancpain, they make beautiful watches and they're finished is gorgeous, I think they're on par if not surpass some other much more hyped brands and underated for what they offer too.
Blancpain is a wonderful and underrated brand. The finish generally surpasses AP, rivals Vacheron, and offers this level of detail in a collection split evenly between sports and dress watches. Depreciation is your friend with these, and particularly with the dress models, you get a ton of used Blancpain for the money. And unlike 90% of the independent brands, Blancpain's status as a Swatch label ensures there will be money to keep the company alive longterm.
Best,
Tim
This show had probably one of the coolest lineups. A lot of great watches Tim, especially that DayDate and Lange.
Thanks, Joseph. I do my best to keep each week fresh, and I'm proud that this week's collection was enjoyable despite not featuring some kind of grand complication, $400,000 watch, or Greubel-type exotic.
Best,
Tim
If I had 10k, I would drop it on that rose aqua terra - beautiful! Thanks Tim
Great show Tim. Wonderful group of grail level watches. To many in today’s show to only pick one maybe the GS blue dial SD. Dial and second hand swipe are hypnotic. I would not get anything done. Thank you sir for your hard work. Stay healthy and safe.
Thanks for another great show! Missed you Wednesday AM.
I just recently got that white dialed 300m, and I certainly wear the damn thing!
Great choice. The SMP Diver 300M is the best Omega sports watch right now.
Best,
Tim
WOW awsome selection
3 Titanium Votes for the weekend
1. HYT high end cal extraordinary design
2. UN Tourbillon all in house no more comments need
3. Ressence T1 Slim, maybe my fav.
Thanks Tim
Of all the watches in the show, that Ressence likely would be my choice - that, or the MdT Chapter Three Apollo.
BEst,
Tim
Great job as always! Love the Kiri Zuri with the three best things about GS - spring drive, 44gs case, and fascinating dial. Saying that though, love the white dialled Omega. Almost the Snoopy Seamaster!
Tim is really on a roll lately! Great lineup, great presentation, great watches!
Amazing watches in this show. From start to finish. Very refreshing. Well done!
That Moon watch was an image taken of Apollo 15 Astronaut Jim Irwin. I spent a morning with him and I even got to hold and inspect a little pebble from the moon that NASA let him keep. Many thought that was the best picture taken of any Apollo astronaut from the moon.
Wrist shots make all the difference , some watches such as the Rolex Daytona look guite ungainly at first , those pushers are very large , but once you see them on the wrist it all changes , scale is everything !
This is why I suspect I'll never revert the show to its original desk format.
Best,
Tim
That day date is another obsession worthy dream watch , very very nice .
I think I like this ivory dial more than the famed "glacier blue." The ivory is less common, warmer, and it's less conspicuous.
Best,
Tim
I do really like the wear resistance of ceramic cases but I've always kinda been on the fence when it comes to the look of it as I'm just more a fan of metal but I'm really impressed with the brushed grey ceramic case of the Blancpain Bathyscaphe, it looks more like a brushed titanium, if you said it was I wouldn't think twice, I'd definitely consider it after seeing that piece, Awesome finishing.
A preacher and a salesman of the highest order.
The star 🌟 is always Tim Mossoe.
A nice Omega 2 piece meal deal available. Be nice to have the black strap along with the bracelet on the 300m.
Grand Seiko GMT SBGM221. This is my favourite Seiko.
The dial makes it.
Best,
Tim
Great job Tim. Amazing selection of watches!
The PP World Time is so wonderfully restrained creating an air of slick.
It's also uncommon to find one on a bracelet. The entire character of the watch changes compared to the same reference on a strap.
Best,
Tim
Lovely VC Medicus Chrono!
As always the Ressence intrigues and slightly confuses , I like that .
My favorite remains the Type 3 with its oil-filled display. That has as good a chance as any of becoming my next watch.
Best,
Tim
Great selection Tim, that VC looks stunning
That Vacheron was truly the best for last. The HYT is bonkers can reminds me of some sort of superhero gadget that injects the wearer with superjuice. at that size, the Hulk should wear that one! It’s his color too🤓
The Chapter 3 is amazing. I might be emailing later regarding that piece.
Thank you - please do! Miniature painting on this level is fine art for your wrist. Here's the artist who was commissioned for the Apollo XI watch: www.atelierandremartinezsa.ch/Vitrine/
Best,
Tim
"Enjoy the danm things", well said sir!
I really like this maître du temps!
I especially liked both GS watches.
Thanks Tim for the great collection of watches.
I really love that Hyt, is there any "affordable" watches with similar complication?
No, HYT is unique in this regard. Your best bet is to find a used example of the lugless H0 model in stainless steel for $25,000 - $30,000 U.S.
Best,
Tim
That VC chrono , man o man !
^This. Well said.
Best,
Tim
That moon portrait watch is the ultimate party piece and way classier than those other watches with 2 automatons having pre-marital relations. 🤓😎. If you are gonna go with cheese...make sure it’s the lunar variety.
The movement on that medicus is phenomenal.
Stuff like that never will be mass produced. You can program a machine to do the work, but that will fool nobody. Craft art by masters ("metiers d'art") is one of the few areas of modern watchmaking that has not been automated to satisfactory effect.
Best,
Tim
my marine master is identical except it doesn't say He gas on the back , it says divers watch 300 m for saturation diving. do you knwo what the difference is?
Waking up this weekend to an elegant president with that lovely dial and equally wonderful is that GS Spring Drive that I initially mistaken for a meteorite dial. Stay safe #timmossosunglasses
The ivory dial makes this DDII. I would pick it over the "Glacier Blue" normally seen on these platinum "presidents."
Best,
Tim
How much for the Chapter Three? Unbelievable watch.
Hi Bob, this one is a special piece for us, so we're offering it on a POI basis like our most sensitive Journe and Patek models. Is it possible for you to reach out to me directly at tmosso@thewatchbox.com? I can divulge full details on a direct basis off of TH-cam.
Best,
Tim
that VC costs less than a 5711 😂😂😂.........this industry is completely bonkers at the moment
Wolfgang Koellerer it lets us enjoy the best for less! I hope it stays like this!
For those with the imagination to look beyond the mainstream, incredible variety and values are to be found.
Best,
Tim
No active links in the description section to go straight to a particular review?
Some say if Tim was a comment, that he'd be the first one.
I hope the entire houte horology industry tanks as the prices of these time pieces have been 5x what they should be and I guarantee Tim is aware of this fact. The Asian market gravy-train is coming to an end watch hawkers.
What does HYT stand for?
No more wake up with watches on Wednesday ?
There is, but a huge tech issue scuppered this Wednesday's show.
Best,
Tim
Tim, can you check your email settings? My emails to tmosso@thewatchbox.com are bouncing back. Its saying address owner inactive.
Hi Steve - sorry you are having trouble - a small
number of users seem to be getting an error. Feel free to call us or fill out a “contact us” form on our website and mention that the message is for Tim. Hopefully we will get the email issue resolved shortly.
WatchBox Reviews I pulled the trigger on the Seamaster today. Thanks Tim for the review and Hans who helped me out!