What watch do you wear?

photoshop · 13 Jul 2021 at 21:07

panthro said:
It's ugly and unnecessary. An automatic valve inset into the case would have been better. Or just do away with it completely.

Its why i also wont buy one!

panthro · 14 Jul 2021 at 16:55

I picked this up recently too. A Vertex MP45, along with the steel bracelet. A short brief on it below:

Here's a brand that's not talked about much here so thought I'd do a post and quick write up on my new acquisition. I got this MP45 delivered to me yesterday from Vertex along with the optional steel bracelet. I decided on the black dial automatic (they come in a white dial or a red accented dial and all are manual or automatic) as the slightly thicker case profile on the automatic didn't bother me at all and I'm not much a fan of having to manually wind my watch.

After years of wearing mostly Bremont I am slowly expanding my collection again. I had an Arrow not so long ago and on overall look, feel, dimensions I would happily give it to the MP45. I prefer the case design, the slightly smaller overall diameter, the BL lume and the raised sapphire crystal.

The watch itself comes on a leather strap but I changed it straight away for the rubber strap, which is really supple. A nato is also included plus spare spring bars. the straps and bracelet come with quick release pin bars. The packaging is utilitarian but much more useful in my opinion than a wooden box or leather wallet. It's a genuine Pelicase with dual layer plastazote. In the separately posted bracelet package I got a few extra "toys" too. The Vertex Illuminator (a UV torch, great for charging your lume), a Swiss army knife, a polishing cloth and a Wera screwdriver to change the links.

Zsolt Szabo · 14 Jul 2021 at 20:04

When your watch cost same as your car

dlockers · 14 Jul 2021 at 20:10

Love that. The peli box is a great touch. It looks properly industrial. Not sure I like the blue but I think that's because I am used to green! Common sense prevails and they include a Wera too

Hunterlit · 14 Jul 2021 at 20:18

panthro said:
I picked this up recently too. A Vertex MP45, along with the steel bracelet. A short brief on it below:

It's a nice watch. Aesthetically I prefer the steel strap, can't say I'm a fan of the raised face.

mrk · 14 Jul 2021 at 20:43

Raised bezel or face?

Finally got a decent background for pilot watch photography :cool:

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panthro · 14 Jul 2021 at 20:46

Hunterlit said:
It's a nice watch. Aesthetically I prefer the steel strap, can't say I'm a fan of the raised face.

I wore it for a day but put it back on the rubber. Its much more comfortable and I don't have to worry about desk diving scuffs.

Hunterlit · 14 Jul 2021 at 20:57

panthro said:
I wore it for a day but put it back on the rubber. Its much more comfortable and I don't have to worry about desk diving scuffs.

Rubber straps for comfort totally. I don't own any watch with a rubber/fabric straps, I'm not really one for wearing a watch to work as I find they get in the way a bit and I wouldn't want to damage them.

Richdog · 15 Jul 2021 at 07:32

I dream of a Rolex Skydweller in 40mm with a slimmer movement and a slightly less fluted bezel. Probably never going to happen though.

gitbags · 15 Jul 2021 at 07:57

Richdog said:
I dream of a Rolex Skydweller in 40mm with a slimmer movement and a slightly less fluted bezel. Probably never going to happen though.

I wish they'd give Tudor a nudge to reissue the 9401/1 the pelagos and black bay just don't do it for me, but l love a snow flake.

GR63 · 15 Jul 2021 at 11:25

Xiaomi Mi Band 3 or 4... one of them

Minusorange · 15 Jul 2021 at 11:27

Vertex is nice but those cut off numbers, bleh

randomshenans · 15 Jul 2021 at 16:46

Minusorange said:
Vertex is nice but those cut off numbers, bleh

I am not a fan of the raised crystal from the looks of those pics

Deleted member 66701 · 15 Jul 2021 at 19:08

bodumble65 said:
The lovely missus got me this

No she didn't.

bodumble65 said:
I wear an apple watch 6 fully kitted out in the stainless steel version

An Apple watch to a Rolex :cry:

mrk · 15 Jul 2021 at 19:12

oh it's that guy hah

adscan · 15 Jul 2021 at 20:08

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Bremont Special Preject watch. Very happy with it.

panthro · 15 Jul 2021 at 20:30

adscan said:
Bremont Special Preject watch. Very happy with it.

What project is it? I like the P, very classic looking pilots chrono and the ETA 7753 is a workhorse.

Zsolt Szabo · 16 Jul 2021 at 05:29

adscan · 16 Jul 2021 at 10:07

panthro said:
What project is it? I like the P, very classic looking pilots chrono and the ETA 7753 is a workhorse.

It was project watch commissioned through my work. Got it for half price so even better.

scrivz69 · 16 Jul 2021 at 10:32

My brand new Seiko mod.

What watch do you wear?

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