The Watch Discussion Thread

[W3H5]

I've always liked Skagen's minimalist designs

Those are very similar to my current 'everyday' watch and I really like that style. I've looked into some Swatch watches but found nothing I'm keen on. I'll have a mooch around the webz to see what prices I can get on a Skagen. 👍

Just found this for less than £50 which is exactly the sort of thing I've been looking for. Might have to pick one up next time I'm online shopping.

 

[Joey D]

I know plenty of folk with really expensive watches. Hell, I was even granted a £3'000 Rolex as a 21st present and my family were pretty poor at the time, that said, it comes out of it's box for about <20 days of the year because I'm worried about messing it up or losing it.

I have and had fancy watches in the past so it's not impossible, but Breitlings are just so stupidly overpriced it's often hard to believe claims of people owning them. I know watch collectors that won't even buy them because they can't justify a $6,000+ watch.

I dont have the limited edition one, just the regular. I posted that pic because it was the first one I found

I'd still like to see a picture of your watch because it is a bit unbelievable, unless of course it is a knock off.

I've always liked Skagen's minimalist designs, and they're reasonably priced, but I have no idea about the quality. Another option I've noticed around here lately are customized Timex watches. They're cheapish too. There's a store in town that offers a few non-customized ones (linky) that I like too.

Skagen's are fantastic watches. I daily a Skagen 750XLSTXM that my girlfriend bought for me a couple years ago.

I've considered picking up another one since they sell them at Costco at a pretty good discount and quality watches at a discount is something you shouldn't pass up.

When I need to dress up a little more than the Skagen though I typically go for my Seiko Solar V157 in black chrome.

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I've started looking at watches again since I promised myself once I got a real job I'd buy myself one. I've gone back to the Momo Design Jet Chrono that I looked at once before, but I'm having a hard time justifying a watch that will look ridiculous at work. There are a couple Tissots I've been looking at too and there's always a low-end Tag.

 

[Mike Rotch]

I'd still like to see a picture of your watch because it is a bit unbelievable

Makes two of us.

There are a couple Tissots I've been looking at too and there's always a low-end Tag.

You should check out Hamilton 👍

Theoretically they are an American brand (started out as one, but now owned by Swatch - same as Tag) and they have a wide range of very good looking watches, auto and battery, depending on your preference.

Their quality is excellent for their price point.

 

[Crash]

I'd still like to see a picture of your watch because it is a bit unbelievable, unless of course it is a knock off.

Makes two of us.

Make that three.

You should check out Hamilton 👍

Theoretically they are an American brand (started out as one, but now owned by Swatch - same as Tag) and they have a wide range of very good looking watches, auto and battery, depending on your preference.

Their quality is excellent for their price point.

Hamilton's a good suggestion. They've got some decently classy watches that are pretty simple and elegant. Nice to know that they don't break the bank too.

I'm probably going to pick up a Hamilton myself as the next watch.

 

[Submerged]

How much is a Hammy watch?

 

[W3H5]

You should check out Hamilton 👍

Funny you should mention that, they parked a plane outside my office yesterday morning right outside Omega.

I've spent the last hour trying to upload the pic I took with no success. Guess it'll have to wait until later.

 

[Mike Rotch]

How much is a Hammy watch?

Depends on what you are looking for.

One of their cheapest quartz "formal" watches - the Jazzmaster thinline is under $200:

Their range starts at around this price.

A few hundred can land you a Khaki:

Their Below Zero automatic chronograph is about $1800:

They have a huge range of automatic watches at or around $1000:

Jazzmaster Chrono:

Or for something more classical:

Dammit. Their prices have really come down in the last 6 months..... Strength Crotchy...you have a loftier target in mind!

 

[MarcoM]

I'm actually due a new 'work' watch so if anyone has any suggestions feel free to suggest and I'll be grateful. It needs to be reasonably priced (around £50) and hard wearing.

I do have a Sekonda which gave up it's battery. Was a really nice watch but it needs the strap replacing also and for the time it'll take me to get it fixed I might as well look into a new one.

Get a Casio G shock with tough solar. Never needs a new battery. Well, never, at least long enough before you want a new one.

 

[W3H5]

Get a Casio G shock with tough solar. Never needs a new battery. Well, never, at least long enough before you want a new one.

I had a peek at the G-Shocks but when buying things like that in China the majority of them are good fakes, hard to tell from originals because they are such a popular item. I'd have to go to the Casio shop which charges far more that retail price.

 

[Shaun]

Strength Crotchy...you have a loftier target in mind!

And what might that be if you don't mind me asking?

Cheers Shaun.

 

[MarcoM]

I had a peek at the G-Shocks but when buying things like that in China the majority of them are good fakes, hard to tell from originals because they are such a popular item. I'd have to go to the Casio shop which charges far more that retail price.

Yeah I know. A collegue buys fakes because he wants a cheap watch. Still ticks after 2 years.

How does the Casio shop charges more than the retail price? I mean, there are enough on line shops were you can buy real ones for good prices.

 

[Mike Rotch]

And what might that be if you don't mind me asking?

Cheers Shaun.

The official watch of the Russian Space program; the Fortis B-42 Cosmonaut Day/Date

I already have the white faced version, now I want the black one.

 

[W3H5]

How does the Casio shop charges more than the retail price? I mean, there are enough on line shops were you can buy real ones for good prices.

China has a luxury goods tax and high street retailers and/ or big brands often be more than an online shop which can dodge the taxation.

My missus has a Baby G she bought for around £3 and wears often, despite owning a smart collection of around 8 £100+ each Swatch watches and people still compliment her on it. It's a pretty good snide but the bright purple colour is a bit of an eyesore.

 

[Shaun]

The official watch of the Russian Space program; the Fortis B-42 Cosmonaut Day/Date

I already have the white faced version, now I want the black one.

Nice, I like it. 👍
You can never have too many watches.

Cheers Shaun.

 

[analog]

I'm contemplating buying a new watch, must admit I'm a watch lover on a budget (no Mike Rotch-style collection in my home unfortunately ).

Currently I own a Diesel which has served me well and I really like their designs (at least a selection of them), so I narrowed it down to these 2 so far, the first one however is hard to source and currently seems unavailable or out of stock over here, at least that'll make the decision easier I guess (and the first one might be a tad too big for me as well).

 

[Joey D]

You should check out Hamilton 👍

Theoretically they are an American brand (started out as one, but now owned by Swatch - same as Tag) and they have a wide range of very good looking watches, auto and battery, depending on your preference.

Their quality is excellent for their price point.

We used to get vintage Hamilton's in at the jewelry store I worked at. I also wanted to get a Ventura but never had the money for one. I probably should start looking at one again though, I think it's one of the coolest designs on a watch you can get. I know a lower end modern one is about $600 which isn't too bad.

Get a Casio G shock with tough solar. Never needs a new battery. Well, never, at least long enough before you want a new one.

I don't understand the appeal of G-Shock's, they are massive and chunky.

 

[MarcoM]

Some models are indeed massive and chunky. That is their appeal. And they are bullet proof.

G shocks aviator series are reletive new and offer anologue appeal. I am a sucker for the multiband 6 and tough solar technology. Alwayst the correct time and never battery replacement.

Three cheers for diversity!

 

[Pako]

I am still rockin' the Seiko Coutura (Kinetic Perpetual Cal. 7D48)

• Powered by the movement of you body
• Environmentally friendly
• The most advanced electronic watch technology
• Once set, the calendar automatically adjusts for odd and even months including February of leap years up to February 28, 2100
• When the watch senses 24 hours of inactivity it puts itself into suspended animation (sleep mode) to conserve energy. The date continues to advance correctly while the watch is asleep. Wake it up with a few shakes of your wrist and it automatically resets itself to the correct time even if it has been asleep for 4 years.
• Subdial at 9:00 indicates the number of years since last leap year
• Oversized dual date windows
• 24-hour and 12-month subdials
• Energy depletion forewarning function
• Cabochon crown
• Sapphire crystal
• 100 meters water resistant
• MSRP $750

 

[a6m5]

I already have the white faced version, now I want the black one.

What a beauty! You should get it.

Nice design. It'd never look good on my wrist, but I like the style. 👍

 

[Mike Rotch]

What a beauty! You should get it.

*Diesel pics*

My vote would go to the second one - I personally like the orange accents and the funky design around the 3 o'clock position 👍

Ventura

I may be mistaken, but I think Don Draper wore one in the last series of Mad Men. They are very uniquely designed, there is nothing like then out there.

 

[cphbullet]

Recently bought these two fairly cheaply, now i seem to have addiction to buying watches

Can't find any pictures -_- basically i got a gunmetal guess watch and an all black infantry watch lol

 

[MSTER232]

None at the moment.

 

[Durp13579]

G-shock ga100 miltary gunmetal black and swach high wonder. There both great watches.

 

[Mikeybc]

My wife bought me my watch in our honeymoon 4 years ago, a Victorinox Swiss Army Chrono Classic in brown, not nearly high end (around $350 US) but it looks good and it doesn't look too big on my skinny wrist.

 

[JER_CREST]

I wear three Gruen Titanium watches. Will post pics l8r.

 

[Joey D]

I got a MOMO Design watch today and I couldn't be more excited about it! I've wanted one of these for years and I finally found a good deal on one today and had to get it. It's a MOMO Design Dual Tech Pro and has something called stealth mode on it, which means I get to say it in a Jeremy Clarkson voice everytime I talk about it "STEALTH MODE!!!" .

Mine has black trim instead of silver, but you get the idea what it looks like.

 

[Ramanujan]

I started with this alfa romeo Momo, wich is very light because of the titanium.

Than i bought this Baume & Mercier Classima 8692.

And recently i also got this one from again Baume & Mercier, Riviera 8779.

And that is the one i am wearing the most.

The misses likes shiny

So she has this one, Baume & Mercier Ilea 8775.

 

[raz_10]

I was just picked this one up.

 

[Mike Rotch]

Nice watches guys

Than i bought this Baume & Mercier Classima 8692.

Very cool - reminds me of an IWC Portugese 👍

 

[Boxout]

None, I usually see the time on my phone when I'm outside.