What watch do you wear?

Rikki · 14 Dec 2019 at 20:15

Not sure if its anyone's thing on here but I put together this video as part of my Scottish Watches project a few weeks back. A chat with an enthusiast turned dealer in Edinburgh. The guy you dont see much of is Rick and he's camera shy - just before people quiz why he's half out of shot.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jqT8ta3T6Y

If you like that sort of thing then I've got a podcast too you might like - http://www.scottishwatches.co.uk/category/podcast/

Have a good one folks!

R

Janesy B · 14 Dec 2019 at 20:38

tek81 said:
Looks smart. Good choice of strap as well.

Didn't even buy it for this watch, just happened to by in my box!

Azza · 14 Dec 2019 at 21:10

Janesy B said:
Dan Henry 1970 - new version with improved lume. 40mm, compressor style case with internal bezel, 200m WR, Seiko NH35 auto movement.

Came with a rubber strap but I'm not a fan of rubber so swapped it over to a NATO, I love it.

Nice!

I've been thinking about the '62 in blue. I have to say though those colours look great. How long did it take to arrive from Germany?

Janesy B · 14 Dec 2019 at 21:16

Azza said:
Nice!

I've been thinking about the '62 in blue. I have to say though those colours look great. How long did it take to arrive from Germany?

I have a '62 in black and a panda '64, both great watches. Took about a week to arrive.

mrk · 14 Dec 2019 at 22:15

Think I've decided Seiko is the way to go. Look at the absolutely stunning mods here:

https://www.instagram.com/dlw.watches/?igshid=jhtw5c4b4yms

The 007 Explorer mod looks especially amazing as does the stealth ceramic variants.

BusError · 15 Dec 2019 at 12:26

I have a lightly modded 007, I wear it quite a bit. Domed saphire, display back, etc. Also the chunky leather band. I had bought quite a few other bits to try, but never got around to it as yet.

mrk · 15 Dec 2019 at 12:40

Nice!

I'm looking at something like this personally, love the hands. I can mod something like this myself and still be confident with the water resistance afterwards, just buy the mod parts and go from there:

Janesy B · 15 Dec 2019 at 20:52

You might need a press to get the bezel back on.

ChrisD. · 18 Dec 2019 at 17:28

Decided to try the leather strap on my Bremont.

Before:

After:

I might loosen it a notch but it's already on the penultimate hole.

Tek81 · 19 Dec 2019 at 12:05

I think I've narrowed down my next purchase. I didn't even realise the watch had been identified -

https://www.watchpro.com/alsta-makes-a-sequel-for-its-legendary-jaws-divers-watch/

Uther · 19 Dec 2019 at 14:13

It's been years since I've worn a watch, but I'm trying to get out of the habit of pulling my mobile out to check the time, how well regarded are Tissot automatics?
I quite like the look of the 1853 Le Locle powermatic 80.

hughtrimble · 19 Dec 2019 at 14:25

Uther said:
It's been years since I've worn a watch, but I'm trying to get out of the habit of pulling my mobile out to check the time, how well regarded are Tissot automatics?
I quite like the look of the 1853 Le Locle powermatic 80.

They're a decent make

Tiny Clanger · 19 Dec 2019 at 15:54

I'm beginning to think that watch ownership may be addictive.... Having bought the Visodate earlier this year I've found myself doing more and more window-shopping - not that I'm unhappy with the Tissot, but there are so many lovely watches...

I was quite taken the other day by the Hamilton Khaki Scuba (www.hamiltonwatch.com/en-gb/h82345941-khaki-scuba.html) - not oversized for my (slim) wrists, not too thick either and (to my eye) very attractive. Do any of you own this watch and care to share your opinions please?

Alz_D · 19 Dec 2019 at 18:46

My 1989 Date Just has just died and I have zero funds to have it repaired so I am back to my trusty Steinhart Nav-B Chrono ii which I'm running on a blue Hirsch strap. I'll have to get some pics up on here

randomshenans · 19 Dec 2019 at 21:56

Alz_D said:
My 1989 Date Just has just died and I have zero funds to have it repaired so I am back to my trusty Steinhart Nav-B Chrono ii which I'm running on a blue Hirsch strap. I'll have to get some pics up on here

Give you a tenner for it

Rotty · 20 Dec 2019 at 01:21

Alz_D said:
My 1989 Date Just has just died and I have zero funds to have it repaired so I am back to my trusty Steinhart Nav-B Chrono ii which I'm running on a blue Hirsch strap. I'll have to get some pics up on here

totally died? if so prob main spring on one of those, not a big job

Alz_D · 20 Dec 2019 at 08:02

Rotty said:
totally died? if so prob main spring on one of those, not a big job

Yeah it's dead

won't wind, turning the crown to wind the hands judder every few turns but not much else. The date where has been slightly off centre (vertically not horizontally) for a while as well so need to get that looked at. It's a lovely watch but it's going to have to live in a box till after Xmas. :mad:

thanks for the info

Alex

merlin · 20 Dec 2019 at 08:16

I'd love a new watch but girly wrists, 44 just about the limit of what my wrists can pull off

Azza · 20 Dec 2019 at 11:28

For those wanting to get themselves something for Christmas this look like a very good price.

Seiko Prospex SPB051J1 - £599

https://amjwatches.co.uk/seiko-prospex-divers-spb051j1.html

Wizardskills · 20 Dec 2019 at 11:30

merlin said:
I'd love a new watch but girly wrists, 44 just about the limit of what my wrists can pull off

Having a limit of 44mm is not really a limit in choosing a watch given most are below that.