What watch do you wear?

BusError · 8 Dec 2019 at 19:03

New Accutron to add to the collection, 1969 model with date. I always liked the case of this one, but never found a good example for it. now it's done!
Altho I notice the price of accutrons have rocketed for last few years -- seems a couple of youtubers have made videos on them

And this is my 18K spaceview 1964 -- my favourite dress watch by far!

hughtrimble · 8 Dec 2019 at 19:44

BusError said:
New Accutron to add to the collection, 1969 model with date. I always liked the case of this one, but never found a good example for it. now it's done!

That's a lovely dial - what is it? Looks almost linen, but could also just be bidirectional brushing.

Have you seen the proposed Electrostatic model? I cannot wait for its release.

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/citizen-electrostatic-accutron-concept-movement-introducing

BusError · 8 Dec 2019 at 20:20

hughtrimble said:
That's a lovely dial - what is it? Looks almost linen, but could also just be bidirectional brushing.

Have you seen the proposed Electrostatic model? I cannot wait for its release.

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/citizen-electrostatic-accutron-concept-movement-introducing

I love that concept, but it doesn't replace the fact that the real ones date back from before I was born, and look awesome and real and... hum!

However the only down side is that they are a bit small for my wrist by modern standards, however, I can wear them with a shirt -- when many of my other 'fancier' modern watch just don't fit...

Brushing is bidirectional (another angle):

randomshenans · 8 Dec 2019 at 21:05

hughtrimble said:
That's a lovely dial - what is it? Looks almost linen, but could also just be bidirectional brushing.

Have you seen the proposed Electrostatic model? I cannot wait for its release.

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/citizen-electrostatic-accutron-concept-movement-introducing

really like that!

Azza · 8 Dec 2019 at 21:39

caff said:
Any recommendations on watches similar to Mondaine? I like plain/simple faces, i.e. without clutter, and ideally with a crystal face to avoid scratching.

I've looked at Hamilton before, which I quite like, so any brands/styles you can suggest would be appreciated.

How about Aevig Thor - https://aevig.com/shop/thor/

Rikki · 9 Dec 2019 at 00:18

Love the Accutrons!

BYTEr · 10 Dec 2019 at 12:57

Hi all,

Looking to get a new automatic watch to wear daily for under £200. I don’t really know a lot, or have worn watches a lot, but I do prefer a leather strap and I have large wrists. In terms of style, I’m open to anything, although I do like blue watch faces and like when some part of the watch internals are visible.

After doing some quick looking/researching, I’ve currently got my eyes on a Seiko 5, Orient Bambino, Swatch Sistem 51 Irony and a Rotary GS00342/06.

Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.

BusError · 10 Dec 2019 at 14:59

The Bambino has a good reputation, and Orient as a brand is very respected. Unlike the Rotary...

You might also consider second hand watches, for example that classic 1969 Accutron I posted earlier (granted, bit auto but you can get some automatic for the same, or less) I paid £181 for -- and it comes with tons of history.

caff · 11 Dec 2019 at 00:32

Azza said:
How about Aevig Thor - https://aevig.com/shop/thor/

Cheers, that's the sort of style I'm looking for. I really like the Aevig Corvid https://aevig.com/shop/corvid-strapdeal/

Tek81 · 11 Dec 2019 at 16:28

Received a new strap today, all the way from Texas -

ChrisD. · 11 Dec 2019 at 16:37

Chaps, I have the Bremont leather strap. What size buckle do I need with it? Does it depend on the size of the strap? Bremont sent it to me for free so I don't know what size it is.

hughtrimble · 11 Dec 2019 at 16:42

ChrisD. said:
Chaps, I have the Bremont leather strap. What size buckle do I need with it? Does it depend on the size of the strap? Bremont sent it to me for free so I don't know what size it is.

Measure it (or email them). They typically taper so you can't take the lug dimension as the width at the buckle.

ChrisD. · 11 Dec 2019 at 16:59

hughtrimble said:
Measure it (or email them). They typically taper so you can't take the lug dimension as the width at the buckle.

It measures 20mm across exactly, is it as simple as getting a 20mm buckle?

https://www.bremont.com/collections/buckles-clasps/products/pin-buckle-stainless-steel

BusError · 11 Dec 2019 at 18:56

Don't you guy think that watch buying comes in phases? Anyway, after not buying a single watch in like 2+ years, I bought 2 in a week! First was the Bulova, and now, I bought this. A few years back I was *this* close to buy a Speedy with moonphase, but I never pulled the trigger. This one is definitely not the same cachet (Chinese movement) but it has a good reputation, and was... £200

crinkleshoes · 11 Dec 2019 at 18:59

I’ve a few nice ones, IWC and Montblanc tourbillon... but my favourite is the cheapest one I own from a brand no ones heard of

It’s so pretty!

BusError · 11 Dec 2019 at 19:15

LOL how do you read /anything/ on the dial? Mind you, it's impressive

Funny how you can see your arm hair *thru* the watch

crinkleshoes · 11 Dec 2019 at 21:56

Lighting bad, makes sense in real life.

I love skeleton watches & I think the intricacy of the design is special with this one.

Never heard of the brand, spotted it in a shop window while I was walking through Zürich with my ex and couldn’t help but buy it.

only £1500 to buy, but it’s the prettiest watch I own and my favourite, even compared to my next favourite which is worth more than 25x the cost.

Janesy B · 11 Dec 2019 at 22:01

'only' - looks like a cheap Rotary skeleton, sorry.

InvaderGIR · 11 Dec 2019 at 22:04

You've been had. That's awful and tacky, even Delboy wouldn't touch that.

BusError · 11 Dec 2019 at 22:07

To each their own. I mean, it's as 'pretty' as my Accutron Spaceview in a different style, some people will love it, some people will hate it. I personally wouldn't /buy/ it but I can definitely see why someone would.

That what makes this hobby fun in a way, see different things. Otherwise, we'd have got rid of our watches and use a more practical way to tell the time