What's the Deal With Anonimo These Days?

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What's the Deal With Anonimo These Days?

Post by ezcheese » Mon Nov 21, 2022 7:10 am

Was just thinking about some old brands that used to be cool but I don't hear much about these days. Specifically I was thinking of that sweet ass San Marco that Glen had many moons ago. I went to the "official" Anonimo website and the current designs are not interesting to me. Did the company change hands? They act like it's the same company on the "brand" page.

I did notice that Topper no longer sells them :whistle:
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Post by tattoo chef » Mon Nov 21, 2022 8:30 am

They have been under bed ownership since 2009 I believe.


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Post by tattoo chef » Mon Nov 21, 2022 8:32 am

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Post by djh1201 » Mon Nov 21, 2022 11:19 am

Yeah, Chinese firm bought them out. Shit watches now IMO.

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Post by aikiman44 » Mon Nov 21, 2022 3:46 pm

I keep an eye out for some of the older models like the big Chrono.
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Post by djh1201 » Mon Nov 21, 2022 4:11 pm

Still have this one, awesome piece, don't see it ever leaving!

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Post by Jeep99dad » Mon Nov 21, 2022 5:17 pm

djh1201 wrote:Still have this one, awesome piece, don't see it ever leaving!

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Awesome watch indeed
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Post by Jeep99dad » Mon Nov 21, 2022 5:18 pm

djh1201 wrote:Yeah, Chinese firm bought them out. Shit watches now IMO.
Are they that bad ? What makes them so bad? Dial detail ? Bad finishing?
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Post by CGSshorty » Mon Nov 21, 2022 5:27 pm

Jeep99dad wrote:
djh1201 wrote:Yeah, Chinese firm bought them out. Shit watches now IMO.
Are they that bad ? What makes them so bad? Dial detail ? Bad finishing?
They’re hideous. That’s enough for me.
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Post by djh1201 » Mon Nov 21, 2022 5:31 pm

Jeep99dad wrote:
Mon Nov 21, 2022 5:18 pm
djh1201 wrote:Yeah, Chinese firm bought them out. Shit watches now IMO.
Are they that bad ? What makes them so bad? Dial detail ? Bad finishing?
Dial design, general overall quality is okay, but nothing like the original Anonimos.

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Post by Jeep99dad » Mon Nov 21, 2022 6:23 pm

djh1201 wrote:
Jeep99dad wrote:
Mon Nov 21, 2022 5:18 pm
djh1201 wrote:Yeah, Chinese firm bought them out. Shit watches now IMO.
Are they that bad ? What makes them so bad? Dial detail ? Bad finishing?
Dial design, general overall quality is okay, but nothing like the original Anonimos.
So it’s more the design/aesthetic, not that the watches are shit.. as in poorly made. I was curious if there had been some significant quality issues.

I agree most of their models don’t look good well they aren’t to my taste either and it’s a shame where the brand is. They sell at such high discount. I miss my old bronze polucce.

I guess I like this one ok though. But I bet after sales support is not something you’d want to deal with either.
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Post by djh1201 » Mon Nov 21, 2022 6:36 pm

yeah, that's not bad, but I guess I'm old school when it comes to Anonimo. I've had at least 4 of the older models (not my photos), wish I'd kept them all. Lug screw issues and all...

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Post by ds760476 » Tue Nov 22, 2022 6:52 am

I meant to buy one of those Millemetris on a trip to Florence back in 2009/10, but it didn't materialize. I wish it had.

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Post by ezcheese » Wed Nov 23, 2022 7:58 am

That’s a shame. The dino zeis were cool.
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Post by AtomicTom » Wed Nov 23, 2022 9:42 am

What a great blast from the past Derek. :salute: :)

I used to love seeing everyone enjoying Anonimo years ago honestly. I mean to this
day the designs stand out, and somehow look classic, but also many years ahead of
their time. :o The one David still has, along with the ones he had that he is showing
are something special. :headbang:

Honestly, I think if we hadn't seen how amazing the old Anonimo was, then the new
models would seem much cooler. Because they actually are very nice, as well as
different than so many watches. However, the old Anonimo spoiled us I guess. :grin:

It's terrific to talk about though Derek, thanks a ton for bringing this up !!!

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Post by toxicavenger » Wed Nov 23, 2022 10:47 am

I had one and loved. It developed crown issues when Anonimo was on the downslope and I got stuck with a fucked up watch that sold for parts.

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Re: What's the Deal With Anonimo These Days?

Post by jimyritz » Thu Nov 24, 2022 7:29 am

Had one in 2012 loved it..not too much to love these days..Their cases were made by and old Panerai guy… Topper hasn’t sold them for a long time now.


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Post by ericf4 » Thu Nov 24, 2022 4:14 pm

I had so many of these and wish I never sold them. At the time I was nervous to keep them and possibly get jammed when they ever needed service parts etc.
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Post by JDC222 » Thu Nov 24, 2022 4:42 pm

ericf4 wrote:I had so many of these and wish I never sold them. At the time I was nervous to keep them and possibly get jammed when they ever needed service parts etc.
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Post by ericf4 » Fri Nov 25, 2022 5:34 am

Hey man. Been a while. Been outta the watch game for a few years. Literally haven’t bought one in maybe 2-3 yrs. Focused more on family, job and my drums lol.
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