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Post by GillBates on Oct 14, 2004 21:11:18 GMT -5
I really like the "Bond " version of the SMP...At the risk of exposing myself as "horologically illiterate", any thoughts on the relative pluses and minuses of a quartz and an automatic....other than price? A little help, please, for a neophyte....
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Post by JBHII on Oct 14, 2004 21:44:31 GMT -5
I really like the "Bond " version of the SMP...At the risk of exposing myself as "horologically illiterate", any thoughts on the relative pluses and minuses of a quartz and an automatic....other than price? A little help, please, for a neophyte.... No problem! We were all there once! ;D There are certainly plusses and minuses to both quartz and autos. A quartz is certainly more accurate, and won't stop running until the battery runs out. An automatic will run a lifetime or two with proper maintainence. Most watch enthusiasts prefer mechanicals (either automatic or hand wound) over quartz. Why? A quartz is a souless computer. A mechanical movement is a represents horological tradition and craft. A quartz movement is printed circuits, while a mechanical movement is an artform - a thing of beauty. Clearly there's more I could add, as you're question could evoke volumes of information. But I hope this helps to answer your question. John
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Post by GillBates on Oct 14, 2004 21:54:26 GMT -5
John...that's what I was thinking, too, but it's always good to listen to the voice of experience....the dealers always recommend the auto (but they usually do have a profit motive, don't they......) The REAL crux of the problem is that, the Bond SMP I would like to purchase needs to be ordered, while the quartz model is available right now! One would think that I would have gained a bit of patience thru the years, but oh no, not me.........
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Post by JBHII on Oct 14, 2004 22:37:46 GMT -5
John...that's what I was thinking, too, but it's always good to listen to the voice of experience....the dealers always recommend the auto (but they usually do have a profit motive, don't they......) The REAL crux of the problem is that, the Bond SMP I would like to purchase needs to be ordered, while the quartz model is available right now! One would think that I would have gained a bit of patience thru the years, but oh no, not me......... My advice would be to be patient. If you're going to get the Bond SMP, spend a little extra and get the auto. It will be so much more special, and you're resale will be MUCH better if you should have have to/want to sell it down the road. John
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Post by carvalho on Oct 14, 2004 23:19:30 GMT -5
I really like the "Bond " version of the SMP...At the risk of exposing myself as "horologically illiterate", any thoughts on the relative pluses and minuses of a quartz and an automatic....other than price? A little help, please, for a neophyte.... Hi Gill, spend a little more and get an auto. To me automatics are the real thing, it takes a lot more time to be assembled, and if you get one with exibition back you can admire the beauty of it. Now, don't take me wrong, I do have some respect for quartz, and own a few, but quartz is not my first choice. If you want a watch with better accuracy than go for the quartz, if accuracy is not that important than go for the autos. Also, if you ever decide to sell it, you can certainly get more money in your pocket.
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Post by Houston on Oct 15, 2004 6:18:34 GMT -5
Greetings from Richmond Gill That's Richmond, Surrey in the UK. My response to your question would be "ditto JBHII and Carvalho". If you are looking for a watch and value its craftsmanship then go for the auto. With the auto, you have the joy and satisfaction of having a man-made mechanical work of art that conforms to a certified level of accuracy. The COSC ( Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres )certifies parameters which are -4 to +6 seconds daily and an auto watch qualifying for a COSC certificate is called a chronometer like the Bond SMP. We are talking about a level of accuracy that is 99.9977% . A quartz can be as accurate to +/- 0.2 seconds daily and that naturally beats an auto in the accuracy stakes but as John says, it's a bit of a souless computer. And every few years you have to take it into a jewellers for a new battery. If you 're going to put on a watch costing in excess on $200 on your wrist, you are therefore buying jewelry, so a hand-crafted auto becomes more of a thing of beauty and value than a souless quartz. There's a nice article on chronocentric.com about auto v quartz on the following link:- chronocentric.com/watches/buyersguide.shtml#whymechanicalWelcome to the world of Omega and happy hunting Weenson
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Post by GillBates on Oct 15, 2004 9:05:04 GMT -5
cafezinfandel....thanks for the great link! Very informative and answered all my questions. By the way..Beringer White Zin, although inexpensive, is quite nice IMO.....
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Post by Houston on Oct 15, 2004 12:42:38 GMT -5
Glad you found the link useful Gill. We don't see Beringer White Zin here but the people from Beringer come to us ( www.burntchair.com ) and we sell them Ridge!!! ;D On the subject of watches, JBHII has found a rekindled fondness for the Bond smp as well. Have you seen the electric blue ref:-225580.00 ? It's my favourite smp. Have a good weekend Weenson
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Post by GillBates on Oct 17, 2004 10:23:00 GMT -5
Weenson....I visited your web-site this AM...it never ceases to amaze me the people and places that one can meet on the internet! What a fascinating menu you have! Too bad it's not in the USA, because I do love to eat...where'd the name come from? Yes, I agree that the electric blue SMP is a "looker", but my preference is the blue bezel Bond...at least, for right now! One other wine note....any auslese is a good thing, too!
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Post by Houston on Oct 17, 2004 19:49:51 GMT -5
Hi Gill
Thanks for checking out my URL. The name came about when I placed a hot stock pot on my kitchen chair. Needless to say it left its imprint and a guest remarked that I should call the restaurant Burnt Chair when I opened.
So that and my previous post answers 1/2 of your thread about who subscribes to these forums. I think the internet is simply wonderful for making new friends and finding watches!!!
When do you get your Bond SMP?
And on a wine note, do I assume you may like Alsace wines. If you do, try looking out for Domaine Schoffit. His Tokay Pinot Gris Vendage Tardive and other rich offerings are simply decadent, like a big size solid gold AT chronograph. My favourites are Zins though.
Omega, someday all watches will be made this way.
Best
Weenson
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Post by GillBates on Oct 18, 2004 21:03:53 GMT -5
Weenson...you are trading comments with a guy who sometimes drinks and enjoys wine from a box with a spigot on the bottom....you lost me at "Tokay"......but I do prefer the heavier, richer dessert wines over the dry reds. I guess that eliminates me from the connoisseur list. As for the Bond SMP, I ordered it on Friday and it should arrive sometime this week..I am camped out on my front porch with a light on for the FedEx driver....It could get quite emotional.
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Post by MikeS on Oct 18, 2004 22:49:45 GMT -5
but i do like grape juice!
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Post by GillBates on Oct 18, 2004 23:18:45 GMT -5
Me neither, Mike...it seems that the cheaper it is, the better I like it! That's just the way it works for me..I'm just a simple man with simple needs...like....a new Kermit Sub, a white face ExplorerII, and I think a TT Sub in brown, to wear with my autumn colored sport coats.
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Post by MikeS on Oct 19, 2004 0:42:24 GMT -5
brown sport coat lol!
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Post by Aaron on Oct 19, 2004 7:19:57 GMT -5
Mike you being ex Navy would drink anything,anywhere and anytime. ;D
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