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nylawbiz · 29 July 2008, 01:52 AM

Hi all. I currently own a DJ TT and a GMTIIc. I was thinking about an addition to my collection. I would really like top own a skeleton watch, but as we know, Rolex doesn't make such an animal. I am looking for suggestions for a skeleton that's not too expensive, but of decent quality, reliability and value retention.

I have been eyeing the Chronoswiss Opus in SS. What are your thoughts on that watch? Do you have suggestions as to a better way to go? The $5,000.00 price point is were I want to be.

Thanks in advance for you advise.

Brian

East Bay Rider · 29 July 2008, 11:55 AM

If I had something like that I'd never get any work done.

boa2 · 29 July 2008, 03:44 PM

Brian,

Both my wife and I owned Chronoswiss watches. They were excellent. The only thing about the Opus that is a negative for me is that I find it very difficult to read. I could be wrong, but my suspicion is that most skeleton watches would not hold their value well, only because they are for a particular buyer, and most of the major watchmaking houses don't make them.

This Benzinger is one of my favorite skeletons, though it's above your price range at around $8800. I don't know if you could find one pre-owned, but perhaps. You might also find out what the street price is on the Perrelet Dual Time. That's a beautiful watch.

Best of luck!

Howard

29 July 2008, 01:52 AM	#1
nylawbiz Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: New York Watch: too many Posts: 705	Suggestion on a Family Addition Hi all. I currently own a DJ TT and a GMTIIc. I was thinking about an addition to my collection. I would really like top own a skeleton watch, but as we know, Rolex doesn't make such an animal. I am looking for suggestions for a skeleton that's not too expensive, but of decent quality, reliability and value retention. I have been eyeing the Chronoswiss Opus in SS. What are your thoughts on that watch? Do you have suggestions as to a better way to go? The $5,000.00 price point is were I want to be. Thanks in advance for you advise. Brian

29 July 2008, 11:55 AM	#2
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,074	If I had something like that I'd never get any work done. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

29 July 2008, 03:44 PM	#3
boa2 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Howard Location: Utah Watch: Lover Posts: 3,942	Brian, Both my wife and I owned Chronoswiss watches. They were excellent. The only thing about the Opus that is a negative for me is that I find it very difficult to read. I could be wrong, but my suspicion is that most skeleton watches would not hold their value well, only because they are for a particular buyer, and most of the major watchmaking houses don't make them. This Benzinger is one of my favorite skeletons, though it's above your price range at around $8800. I don't know if you could find one pre-owned, but perhaps. You might also find out what the street price is on the Perrelet Dual Time. That's a beautiful watch. Best of luck! Howard __________________ "Facts and truth really don't have much to do with each other."

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