What watch do you wear?

mrk · 12 Jan 2020 at 09:03

Think they have underside AR? Certainly not blue tinted under certain light like with many watches.

Jean-F · 12 Jan 2020 at 09:23

This thread has been going for so long, that I’m unsure if I’ve posted before, but for the most part I wear a Titan, occasionally alternating with a Skagen, both are wafer thin, with uncluttered faces, and leather straps, and cost circa £100 each.
I abhor chunky watches that tell the time in Samarkand and have more buttons around the bezel than you can shake a stick at, but I have nothing against those that wear them, each to his own

Janesy B · 12 Jan 2020 at 19:31

chanjy said:
Lovely shots @mrk

I never really understood why Rolex glass lacks anti-glare!

The coating can scuff and isn't as durable as just having uncoated sapphire, they are still supposed to be a 'tool' watch. They are coated on the underside, but don't have the 'make the dial disappear' AR like on Omega seamasters or some Breitlings.

Mike 702 · 12 Jan 2020 at 20:21

Since it's Sunday

Richdog · 13 Jan 2020 at 05:57

lee1101 said:
Got the ‘Cocktail Time’ today. Very happy with it! The dial is stunning. Immediately swapped out the strap for a Hirsch Louisiana look which I personally think looks lovely, not to everyone’s tastes I’m sure. Bargain for £235!

Oh lee, Oh lee... I think you may have just persuaded me to pull the trigger on one of these. It is absolutely BEAUTIFUL and looks like it costs about 5x more than what you pay for it.

Where did you by it from?

lee1101 · 13 Jan 2020 at 08:44

Richdog said:
Oh lee, Oh lee... I think you may have just persuaded me to pull the trigger on one of these. It is absolutely BEAUTIFUL and looks like it costs about 5x more than what you pay for it.

Where did you by it from?

Thank you! I am very pleased with it.

I bought it from John Lewis as they agreed to price match at £236. Although I am taking it back today for an exchange as I found a couple of small marks on the front

randomshenans · 13 Jan 2020 at 09:36

Mike 702 said:
Since it's Sunday

Beautiful

Tek81 · 13 Jan 2020 at 10:17

Mike 702 said:
Since it's Sunday

What model is that? Looks nice.

inferno · 13 Jan 2020 at 12:08

I have a date just and a GMT BLNR. Does anyone know a good company that will insure the watches worldwide? I am not living in the UK, so it must be international.

Thanks

ttaskmaster · 13 Jan 2020 at 12:20

I alternate between a Casio Rangeman GW9400 and a ProTrek Prg250.
Debating whether to get one of those Galaxy Watches, though... then I can have any watch I like, with GPS lurking right behind it!

wazza300 · 13 Jan 2020 at 13:52

My £500 watch

Mike 702 · 13 Jan 2020 at 18:09

tek81 said:
What model is that? Looks nice.

Thanks, is a Rolex Pro Hunter Submariner Military - quite rare.

Ahleckz · 13 Jan 2020 at 20:18

Richdog said:
Oh lee, Oh lee... I think you may have just persuaded me to pull the trigger on one of these. It is absolutely BEAUTIFUL and looks like it costs about 5x more than what you pay for it.

Where did you by it from?

I bought one last week as well:

I got mine from Hillier Jewellers (ordered it online as they don't have a shop in Glasgow) and paid £236.70 and then got £7.09 topcashback. £229 is a bargain!

randomshenans · 13 Jan 2020 at 20:24

**** me, only 100 made. Not a bad investment, I'd say. Nice 20k mind

Looks beautiful! Congrats.

Mike 702 said:
Thanks, is a Rolex Pro Hunter Submariner Military - quite rare.

Ollie83 · 14 Jan 2020 at 00:41

Mike 702 said:
Thanks, is a Rolex Pro Hunter Submariner Military - quite rare.

Quite an understatement

Lovely watch, I have seen a few Prohunter's in the flesh and I think I NEED one now lol.

nsYZY · 14 Jan 2020 at 17:54

I own an Omega Speedmaster Mk2

The top and bottom of the front of the watch are in brushed stainless steel. I had a scratch on the bottom and my Dad, in his infinite wisdom, decided to help me and used Brasso on it, without my knowledge (!?!!!!)

Result is that the brushed stainless steel is more polished

You can still see the brushes but it’s not as dull as I’d like

Is there anything you can do?

Skidder · 14 Jan 2020 at 18:34

get it rebrushed

hughtrimble · 14 Jan 2020 at 19:37

Skidder said:
get it rebrushed

Indeed. Properly, and not just having a casual crack with scotch brite as it's not easy on such a case shape, but does look stunning with the sunburst it creates.

nsYZY · 14 Jan 2020 at 20:28

hughtrimble said:
Indeed. Properly, and not just having a casual crack with scotch brite as it's not easy on such a case shape, but does look stunning with the sunburst it creates.

Would a typical watch restorer/servicer provide that kind of service?

hughtrimble · 14 Jan 2020 at 20:49

nsYZY said:
Would a typical watch restorer/servicer provide that kind of service?

They might provide it, but that doesn't mean it'll be even close to factory equivalent.

This would be my first port of call, though he's possibly more vintage Omega than Mk2, but he'll be able to advise: http://www.simonfreesewatchmakers.com/