What watch do you wear?

BananaDunka · 18 Nov 2017 at 23:21

Face?

hughtrimble · 18 Nov 2017 at 23:54

Dr House said:
https://imgur.com/a/UYagP

So I was lucky enough to buy a ceramic bezel for my Daytona.

Now I just need to decide if I’m going to put it on my black face or white face Daytona and get rid of the other one.

What's it made of? The quality looks terrible on the numbers and the markers. Inconsistent colouring and depth.

Richdog · 19 Nov 2017 at 09:06

Dr House said:
https://imgur.com/a/UYagP

So I was lucky enough to buy a ceramic bezel for my Daytona.

Now I just need to decide if I’m going to put it on my black face or white face Daytona and get rid of the other one.

Jesus, it looks like it's been through the wars.

Dr House · 19 Nov 2017 at 10:17

hughtrimble said:
What's it made of? The quality looks terrible on the numbers and the markers. Inconsistent colouring and depth.

It just did not photograph well. It’s off a brand new unused watch. I will try and take a better photo.

MikeTimbers · 20 Nov 2017 at 19:54

Had a look at the new Tag Link and it's really striking but £2300 for a 2824 clone? Yes, it's distinctive and the bracelet is iconic but still.

hughtrimble · 20 Nov 2017 at 20:24

Dr House said:
It just did not photograph well. It’s off a brand new unused watch. I will try and take a better photo.

100% sure it's legit? The issues with that aren't all bad lighting, but poor finishing.

Dr House · 21 Nov 2017 at 07:36

hughtrimble said:
100% sure it's legit? The issues with that aren't all bad lighting, but poor finishing.

I think so. I’m going to get it checked out by the dealer.

hughtrimble · 21 Nov 2017 at 12:30

Dr House said:
I think so. I’m going to get it checked out by the dealer.

Do you want me to post the image on TZ-UK? There are a lot of afis on there who specialise either through their employment or through sheer enjoyment of understanding the minutiae of watches!

Eurofighter · 21 Nov 2017 at 14:43

My £100 Citizen eco drive broke. Looking for a new watch. It got scratches then the bracelet broke. So I want to spend more this time.

Thinking of maybe a Seiko Samurai. The PADI version. Hardlex

Or should I spend more on a Hamilton Khaki Navy or the Longines Hydroconquest. They have Sapphire crystal.

theaterix · 21 Nov 2017 at 22:26

Eurofighter said:
My £100 Citizen eco drive broke. Looking for a new watch. It got scratches then the bracelet broke. So I want to spend more this time.

Thinking of maybe a Seiko Samurai. The PADI version. Hardlex

Or should I spend more on a Hamilton Khaki Navy or the Longines Hydroconquest. They have Sapphire crystal.

I have the Longines Hydroconquest Automatic, absolutely love it, got it 2 weeks ago and still cant stop looking at it, and its not a brand everyone knows which makes it even more special in my opinion.

Eurofighter · 22 Nov 2017 at 20:22

theaterix said:
I have the Longines Hydroconquest Automatic, absolutely love it, got it 2 weeks ago and still cant stop looking at it, and its not a brand everyone knows which makes it even more special in my opinion.

Yes, my mum has a Longines.

theaterix · 23 Nov 2017 at 11:23

Eurofighter said:
Yes, my mum has a Longines.

Great watch, personally think it looks much more than it was, and the automatic version will go forever if its a daily driver

Wizardskills · 24 Nov 2017 at 13:16

I'm going to be looking for a dress watch in the next few weeks. I've pretty much decided I would like a Seiko Cocktail Time as I saw one a year or so and fell in love with it. However, I don't know which version I should get; the original SARB065 or the new SRPB43J1. Does anyone have any advice or tips?

Skidder · 24 Nov 2017 at 13:23

mrk said:
Face?

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randomshenans · 24 Nov 2017 at 14:23

Skidder said:
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Metal strap

BananaDunka · 24 Nov 2017 at 14:54

Skidder said:
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hughtrimble · 24 Nov 2017 at 15:04

Wizardskills said:
I'm going to be looking for a dress watch in the next few weeks. I've pretty much decided I would like a Seiko Cocktail Time as I saw one a year or so and fell in love with it. However, I don't know which version I should get; the original SARB065 or the new SRPB43J1. Does anyone have any advice or tips?

You need to choose which you prefer! This article looks at them both: https://gaijindom.com/2017/08/07/it...arb065-vs-the-new-presage-cocktail-time-line/

I'd always prefer to go old school, personally. But pay for a good one - it's always worth getting a better condition vintage piece vs. a doer-upper, unless you can do much of the work yourself.

shadow_boxer · 26 Nov 2017 at 18:55

Wizardskills said:
I'm going to be looking for a dress watch in the next few weeks. I've pretty much decided I would like a Seiko Cocktail Time as I saw one a year or so and fell in love with it. However, I don't know which version I should get; the original SARB065 or the new SRPB43J1. Does anyone have any advice or tips?

My brother in law just bought me the SRPB43 from John Lewis. I've been hankering after the cocktail time for while now. Was looking for a smart dress watch for daily wear at work and it fit the bill nicely. Never managed to get the original after missing out on quite a few auctions. I would I have loved the original but for £230 from a UK reseller with 2 year warranty it seemed like a no brainer and not having to worry about import charges/fakes on eBay/warranty/repairs for JDM watch etc. The quality is excellent and I'm hugely impressed for the price. The face is gorgeous when it catches the sun right. It has a beautiful timeless design to it in my opinion. Only downside is the glossy shiny strap which isn't to my taste. Will try and post some pics at some point. I think that if you're not bothered by the fact the newer version has a slightly lesser movement or the fact it's not the original them for the price the new versions are great value for money especially when on offer.

SDK^ · 26 Nov 2017 at 20:42

After a year deciding what I wanted as an everyday ‘sport’ watch today I pressed the buy button, ordering a used Hublot Big Bang [301.CX.130.RX]. It comes with a 44m black ceramic case and a textured rubber strap : http://www.watchfinder.co.uk/Hublot/Big Bang/301.CX.130.RX/7586/item/85367

Bigpops · 26 Nov 2017 at 21:46

See, if I were to have to look at that every day, it would drive me insane that all the screws aren't at a pleasing angle.