What watch do you wear?

Bobmunkhouse · 21 Oct 2025 at 10:27

Hi all, where is a good place to buy new watch straps? I have a metal strap at the moment but in winter it does not fit well and not many micro adjustments.... looking for a nice leather strap?

That Jekka Gal · 22 Oct 2025 at 17:14

Tissot Touch Diamante.

While I love the watch - I probably wouldn't buy another half decent marque again (I guess this is mid - range) just based on the fact of what a faff it is to even just get a battery changed.

It's not just the cost (I think it was £150 last time as you have to pay for a routine service) but more the time it takes - It gets sent off somewhere and on both occasions it was 3-4 months before I got my watch back. I'm not sure if this is usual?

Vandle · 22 Oct 2025 at 22:58

Looks like a girls watch mate. Buy a case tool from ebay or temu and a battery from a market stall and do it yourself. Paying that to change a battery and a 'service" is beyond ridiculous.

That Jekka Gal · 23 Oct 2025 at 13:18

Vandle said:
Looks like a girls watch mate. Buy a case tool from ebay or temu and a battery from a market stall and do it yourself. Paying that to change a battery and a 'service" is beyond ridiculous.

But I've taken it to a few jewellers and a Stimpsons concession and none of them will touch it so I fail to see how I'll be able to do it myself.

Pyr0m@nI@]{ · 23 Oct 2025 at 13:57

That Jekka Gal said:
But I've taken it to a few jewellers and a Stimpsons concession and none of them will touch it so I fail to see how I'll be able to do it myself.

It's only a battery change. There's nothing really to "service" on a quartz watch, just a bit of a clean up. maybe replace gaskets if they're too old.
There's no way I would be paying £100+ for a battery swap

JonRGV250 · 23 Oct 2025 at 14:15

That Jekka Gal said:
It's not just the cost (I think it was £150 last time as you have to pay for a routine service) but more the time it takes - It gets sent off somewhere and on both occasions it was 3-4 months before I got my watch back. I'm not sure if this is usual?

Watchrepairuk recently fitted a battery to my Breitling and it was £95 including reseal and pressure test, so yes £150 is ridiculous.
As others have said, pop the back off and do it yourself.

That Jekka Gal · 23 Oct 2025 at 14:54

Pyr0m@nI@]{ said:
It's only a battery change. There's nothing really to "service" on a quartz watch, just a bit of a clean up. maybe replace gaskets if they're too old.
There's no way I would be paying £100+ for a battery swap

Useful. Thankyou.

Jelly4mybelly · 23 Oct 2025 at 15:33

That Jekka Gal said:
Tissot Touch Diamante.

While I love the watch - I probably wouldn't buy another half decent marque again (I guess this is mid - range) just based on the fact of what a faff it is to even just get a battery changed.

It's not just the cost (I think it was £150 last time as you have to pay for a routine service) but more the time it takes - It gets sent off somewhere and on both occasions it was 3-4 months before I got my watch back. I'm not sure if this is usual?

3-4 months?
That's a 1 hour job even for a complete novice.
The most difficult part is trying not to lose the tiny screws.

steve45 · 24 Oct 2025 at 12:20

Was so impressed with the Seiko 5 Field watch that I picked up a Seiko 5 Sport SKX Redux.
The Field watch will remain as my work watch with the SKX being used for other occasions. Still need to resize the strap.

Already thinking my next purchase will be Hamilton Khaki Field Titanium Auto

Khaki Field Titanium Auto | H70215880

A century-long pedigree in military timepieces combined with lightweight materials make the Khaki Field Titanium Automatic the ultimate all-purpose watch for modern heroes.

www.hamiltonwatch.com

Bit of a leap in price over what I already have. However I might get it as a Christmas present to myself.

Wizardskills · 24 Oct 2025 at 17:11

Picked this up the other day when I was in London in the Time & Tide shop. Loving it so far

Zatoichi.uK · 24 Oct 2025 at 20:41

Just ordered a Casio f91w. Mmm retro.

Nutty667 · 24 Oct 2025 at 21:52

steve45 said:
Was so impressed with the Seiko 5 Field watch that I picked up a Seiko 5 Sport SKX Redux.
The Field watch will remain as my work watch with the SKX being used for other occasions. Still need to resize the strap.

Already thinking my next purchase will be Hamilton Khaki Field Titanium Auto

Khaki Field Titanium Auto | H70215880

A century-long pedigree in military timepieces combined with lightweight materials make the Khaki Field Titanium Automatic the ultimate all-purpose watch for modern heroes.

www.hamiltonwatch.com

Bit of a leap in price over what I already have. However I might get it as a Christmas present to myself.

That's the same as one of my Seikos, but it came with a nato strap. Looks better on the steel strap.

Disco_P · Sunday at 10:38

Sorted

mikemod · Sunday at 11:23

Breitling 20 years old but still like this one, not so keen on the new ones, obviously I need that water proof to 1500m as I'm often swimming round the Titanic :cry:

Just upgraded my Galaxy watch 5 pro to the 8 classic as there was good discounts, trade in values.

Mobius 1 · Tuesday at 11:21

Edit. Quality of photo is dog pump. Edit. This might be better ? Photo upload sites are a pain - edit, seems 8upload keeps good resolution with images.