What watch do you wear?

Tiny Clanger · 20 Apr 2021 at 21:04

lsg1r said:
They comment in the video (about 3:10) that it doesn't screw down and if you knock it it might change so basically nothing lol
To be fair I'd say most people won't be using it for diving so I doubt that it's a major issue.

That's fair enough - it is very unlikely that I will be doing any diving wearing this watch (or any watch for that matter! ). But, having to adjust the bezel every time I look at it so it is lined up just right would probably wind me up no end (pun intended!)

BananaDunka · 20 Apr 2021 at 23:09

I'm certain the Baltic will have some friction still so won't move the bezel thorugh normal wear. The SPinnaker Bradner I had had a bezel crown that was super smooth and easy to turn with just a shirt sleeve by comparison. 'd await a review that speaks of the bezel crown on the Baltic because if it's like the SPinnaker then they will mention it, but if it's got some friction, they probably won't even mention it because some friction is generally expected I would say.

Mobius 1 said:
Just browsing the Stowa website. The Stowa Verus GMT is rather nice.. Limited to 100 pieces.

They are big!

Mobius 1 · 21 Apr 2021 at 04:57

mrk said:
I'm certain the Baltic will have some friction still so won't move the bezel thorugh normal wear. The SPinnaker Bradner I had had a bezel crown that was super smooth and easy to turn with just a shirt sleeve by comparison. 'd await a review that speaks of the bezel crown on the Baltic because if it's like the SPinnaker then they will mention it, but if it's got some friction, they probably won't even mention it because some friction is generally expected I would say.

They are big!

Hmm, 41mm isn’t too bad ? Or do you mean depth ?

BananaDunka · 21 Apr 2021 at 05:07

Oh the only gmt I'm seeing is 45mm with over 50mm lug to lug!

Got a link?

Mobius 1 · 21 Apr 2021 at 07:39

mrk said:
Oh the only gmt I'm seeing is 45mm with over 50mm lug to lug!

Got a link?

https://www.stowa.de/en/Flieger+Verus+Klassik+Chrono-GMT.htm

Says 41mm case unless I’m reading it wrong.

BananaDunka · 21 Apr 2021 at 08:05

Oh have not seen that one, was seeing the Flieger GMT https://www.stowa.de/cgi-bin/cosmos...53&ls=en&action=suche&fresh=1&suchbegriff=gmt

Mobius 1 · 21 Apr 2021 at 18:19

My watch cleared customs this afternoon so should see it tomorrow ! Hopefully

Jenz · 22 Apr 2021 at 09:30

Currently sporting my 50th Birthday gift from my Wife - Omega Speedmaster aka the Moonwatch.

Greebo · 22 Apr 2021 at 10:51

Jenz said:
Currently sporting my 50th Birthday gift from my Wife - Omega Speedmaster aka the Moonwatch.

Which one? Pic please?

IvanDobskey · 22 Apr 2021 at 11:23

Jenz said:
Currently sporting my 50th Birthday gift from my Wife - Omega Speedmaster aka the Moonwatch.

Nice gift! She's definitely a keeper

2StepSteve · 22 Apr 2021 at 17:04

Jenz said:
Currently sporting my 50th Birthday gift from my Wife - Omega Speedmaster aka the Moonwatch.

Pics!!

BananaDunka · 22 Apr 2021 at 21:43

Word from Stowa, my watch is in production and should ship by next week which means I may well have it by next Wednesday. That's pretty much 3 weeks from ordering to production to delivery. Excite mode pre-activating :cool:

RJC · 22 Apr 2021 at 21:52

mrk said:
Word from Stowa, my watch is in production and should ship by next week which means I may well have it by next Wednesday. That's pretty much 3 weeks from ordering to production to delivery. Excite mode pre-activating

What have you ordered now

BananaDunka · 22 Apr 2021 at 21:54

Mentioned it last week

Flieger Vintage Bronze 36, Type-A dial, no date, hand wind option + engraving. Had the Hirsch rubber strap already waiting for nearly a week now!

dlockers · 22 Apr 2021 at 22:02

Jenz said:
Currently sporting my 50th Birthday gift from my Wife - Omega Speedmaster aka the Moonwatch.

Not to poo on your parade but we are now all about Mars watches...

(I also just bought a Speedy, congrats; hope you enjoy!)

Jenz · 23 Apr 2021 at 10:16

2StepSteve said:
Pics!!

Here you go:

Jenz · 23 Apr 2021 at 11:03

Greebo said:
Which one? Pic please?

This one:

Greebo · 23 Apr 2021 at 11:41

Very nice. I have always liked them.

2StepSteve · 23 Apr 2021 at 13:42

@Jenz lovely! I'm still really wanting one. I actually enquired with Beaverbrooks about discounts and they came back with some rubbish that they do not discount Omega watches, as they feel it devalues the brand. But they reminded me it'll come with a free watch winder. Brilliant. For a mechanical watch. Very useful!

That Mars watch is interesting. It being the simulation mission watch, I won't be looking to get one. But the actual Mars mission watch design I will most likely be interested in. Whenever that actually happens. Not one for small wrists for sure!

Jenz · 23 Apr 2021 at 14:27

If there is interest I can post pics of my other watches

Tudor Black Bay - just a beautiful every day, go with anything watch.
Timex Marlin - the Mechanical Classic from "Mad Men".
Tag Carrera - a very simple clean watch my Wifey bought me.
Gruppo Gamma Russian Limited Edition - A stunning blue microbrand watch that punches above it's weight. 1 of 50 made.
Christopher Ward 1000 Extreme - A great diving watch for 1000m :cry:

Christopher Ward C65 LE - just fell in love with this one when the brand was reasonably priced.
Steinhart Ocean 39 GMT 500 - just love this "Rolex Batman" pseudo-homage and need a GMT for travelling abroad back when we were allowed.