What watch do you wear?

Skidder · 21 Jun 2017 at 16:31

panthro said:
The OEM strap on my PAM 351 is really starting to smell! I've done the baking soda method of cleaning and it's too far gone so I'm on the hunt for a nice OEM-like brown croc strap or possibly a vintage style strap, as well as a canvas strap to go with it. Any recommendations?
Been wearing my Seiko Titanium Samurai for the last week, having kept it in the watch box for the last few months. Aside from the flimsy clasp, it's such a comfortable watch to wear. I get so many comments about it too.

Toshi would be a good option
https://toshi-straps.co.uk/

panthro · 21 Jun 2017 at 18:05

Richdog said:
Well, as my watch search continues I have seen a model from Ulysses Nardin that I like...

Ulysses Nardin Classico 3203-136-2/30 https://www.ulysse-nardin.com/product/classico-3203-136-2-30

One of the most beautiful watches I have seen. So simple and elegant without looking like any other watch I can think of.

Heard the re-sale value on them is pretty bad though...

You will take a bath on it if you decide to resell. Looks nice though, very understated which is a change for UN.

Richdog · 21 Jun 2017 at 18:36

panthro said:
You will take a bath on it if you decide to resell. Looks nice though, very understated which is a change for UN.

Yeah, I guess it would be a heart over head moment. Safer with an Omega or similar I guess. I'm actually warming to Zenith a little now too, now that I have read how much history they have in
innovating.

Sigh, it's so hard to find the right watch.

hughtrimble · 21 Jun 2017 at 19:43

If you like the look of that UN, have you looked at used examples of some of the Vacheron Constantin Patrimony versions?

GeezerButler · 21 Jun 2017 at 23:02

panthro said:
The OEM strap on my PAM 351 is really starting to smell! I've done the baking soda method of cleaning and it's too far gone so I'm on the hunt for a nice OEM-like brown croc strap or possibly a vintage style strap, as well as a canvas strap to go with it. Any recommendations?
Been wearing my Seiko Titanium Samurai for the last week, having kept it in the watch box for the last few months. Aside from the flimsy clasp, it's such a comfortable watch to wear. I get so many comments about it too.

Another vote for Toshi - great quality straps and a great guy to deal with.

Also try SteveO:

http://www.steveostraps.com/

GasGasBones for fabric straps, though you'd need to be patient as Carl does everything himself and is always busy:

http://www.gasgasbones.com/
http://www.gasgasbones.com/
And a good selection on WatchObsession:

https://www.watchobsession.co.uk/collections/panerai-style

panthro · 22 Jun 2017 at 06:59

Think I'll go with a toshi. Completely forgot about his straps. There seem to be a few that crop up on some forums, but for £80 it's less than half of a new Panerai strap.

Skidder · 22 Jun 2017 at 08:14

I like steveo too. Cheaper but I've had some gooduns from him. Toshi tends to have nicer leathers but you pay

Richdog · 22 Jun 2017 at 10:05

hughtrimble said:
If you like the look of that UN, have you looked at used examples of some of the Vacheron Constantin Patrimony versions?

I looked at them and they are nice, but to be honest they are higher end than I am looking at, and even used examples are pretty damn pricey.

MikeTimbers · 22 Jun 2017 at 18:17

Nice Farer. How do you like it? I've been looking at a Hopewell but get varying reports on them.

pepp77 · 22 Jun 2017 at 22:56

Fanatic said:
Anyone here on the Hamtun Watches H1 Kickstarter?

I see the watches are starting to ship now. Though I chickened out just before the deadline. Hopefully some full reviews coming soon now that they are shipping.

https://www.kickstarter.com/project...-on-the-classic-automatic-dive-watch/comments

dod said:
Yep, I ordered the blue, something different
In with @Skidder

Skidder said:
ooh exciting, I was hoping it would be soon

I too went for the blue. Mine gets delivered tomorrow

Prophet · 23 Jun 2017 at 11:58

pepp77 said:
I too went for the blue. Mine gets delivered tomorrow

Has it arrived yet?!?!?

pepp77 · 23 Jun 2017 at 12:25

Prophet said:
Has it arrived yet?!?!?

I am at work so had it redirected to an inpost locker. Should be there by when i get home from work.

peterwalkley · 23 Jun 2017 at 12:27

Richdog said:
To me CW were always a weak brand and increasingly overpriced, albeit one with decent quality behind it.

Nail very firmly hit with a hammer here. My (only) watch is a CW I bought 5 years ago for £360. I loved (and still do) the look of it and it was a price that didn't scare me for something worn every day. The equivalent based on the model number now looks to be well over a grand. Exchange rates and inflation haven't changed that much !

Richdog · 23 Jun 2017 at 12:40

peterwalkley said:
Nail very firmly hit with a hammer here. My (only) watch is a CW I bought 5 years ago for £360. I loved (and still do) the look of it and it was a price that didn't scare me for something worn every day. The equivalent based on the model number now looks to be well over a grand. Exchange rates and inflation haven't changed that much !

Unfortunately that's what happens when greed overcomes brand credibility. The moment a relatively new UK brand starts pricing itself like an old Swiss brand then things start to go pear shaped.

peterwalkley · 23 Jun 2017 at 12:54

LOL. I think CW are watching this thread. I just got an email from them asking for a review !

Prophet · 23 Jun 2017 at 14:26

pepp77 said:
I am at work so had it redirected to an inpost locker. Should be there by when i get home from work.

Looking forward to some pics

pepp77 · 23 Jun 2017 at 14:56

Prophet said:
Looking forward to some pics

May have to wait until after the weekend as DHL have just now decided to send me a text saying it wont be delivered until Monday as the inpost locker (5 minutes from my house) isnt covered by the same depot and so it has to be delivered to the other depot (Docklands instead of Croydon) so they can then deliver it to the locker. On hold now complaining but not holding out much hope.

yep - we are really sorry but there is nothing we can do about it. Bloody useless.

djcj · 24 Jun 2017 at 12:07

Looking at their facebook page, it looks like steinhart are releasing a batman homage!

mr tommo · 25 Jun 2017 at 10:39

Looking for some strap advice from you knowledgeable folks..

Bought this watch in the sale the other say for £129...

However, ordered a small strap and it doesn't fit. They won't exchange so I'd have to put £100 towards it now to get the same one back. They sell their straps for £45, happy to pay that but wanted to see if there was better quality out there...

So, where do you recommend getting straps from? I'm looking for a suede/leather black ( like this : https://www.larssonandjennings.com/20mm-black-leather-watch-strap-45) and/or a black metal mesh one.

TS7 · 25 Jun 2017 at 13:26

Ooooooh. The watch at the far right (white face - gold rim - brown strap) looks right up my street. I have a watch very similar but it's not great quality. Is Larson Jen a good brand?