Spec Me: A Watch

sorn21 · 28 Jul 2009 at 20:27

My 21st is fast approaching and I'm currently looking for things to treat myself to. A watch being one of them.

I have little knowledge about watches, so I'm not particularly sure what features it takes to be deemed a "Good Watch". Any Help?

All I know is that I really like the Bell & Ross BR01-94 in orange, however this is well out of my price range... Ideally I'm looking to spend about £200-£300

I have my eye on the Wenger SRC Commando, but I'm aware it looks slightly tacky.

I'd prefer it was an everyday watch, something that I would only wear on special occasions.

Thoughts?

Von Smallhausen · 28 Jul 2009 at 20:49

Step forward Rotty.

eXor · 28 Jul 2009 at 20:50

LordSplodge · 28 Jul 2009 at 21:45

^ That picture makes me think of Flava Flav.

Azagoth · 28 Jul 2009 at 21:48

MTM Blackhawk Spec. Ops.

http://www.specialopswatches.co.uk/MTM+HAWK+|+MTM+Blackhawk+Special+Ops+Watch.htm

MasterPlan1 · 28 Jul 2009 at 22:42

Most watches by omega\tag\rotary etc look so samey and too busy, I prefer simplistic designs, check out Fossil's Phillipe Stark range, they're beautiful, and max of £130.

Johnny|lucidcomposure · 28 Jul 2009 at 23:14

Look at the Nixon Range. I have had one from them and am currently saving for a 2nd.

sorn21 · 30 Jul 2009 at 23:55

Azagoth said:
MTM Blackhawk Spec. Ops.

http://www.specialopswatches.co.uk/MTM+HAWK+|+MTM+Blackhawk+Special+Ops+Watch.htm

I really, really like that! JB uses it, it must be good. Thanks for the link!

ShaolinDreams · 30 Jul 2009 at 23:57

rado

Aod · 30 Jul 2009 at 23:59

if you like the looks of the MTM blackhawk etc, check out Traser watches - tritium-filled vials of glass provide constant night-time illumination of the digits and hands for ten years

http://flecktarn.co.uk/h3p6500d.html

jaybee · 31 Jul 2009 at 00:00

MikeHunt79 · 31 Jul 2009 at 00:07

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daz · 31 Jul 2009 at 00:13

MikeHunt79 said:
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That looks like a cheap chinese tourbillion replica.

Rotty · 31 Jul 2009 at 00:21

MikeHunt79 said:
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Job done

he said £200-300

and they are £220(k)

daz · 31 Jul 2009 at 00:24

I'm surprised ... interesting choice of strap for a £220k watch.

Rotty · 31 Jul 2009 at 00:28

daz said:
I'm surprised ... interesting choice of strap for a £220k watch.

Why ?

Nice alligator strap as you would find on most high end watches :confused:

sorn21 · 31 Jul 2009 at 00:38

MikeHunt79 said:
Fragile tourbillion effort

I'll give that 5 mins, I'd break it!

Hardly as robust as the MTM, when Immanent Zombie apocalypse comes!!

James_N · 31 Jul 2009 at 01:08

Tissot and Citizen do some nice watches for this price range

panthro · 31 Jul 2009 at 04:17

Seiko Samurai Titanium (or SS as they discontinued the Titanium model recently).

Skidder · 31 Jul 2009 at 08:28

In that price range and given you like bell & ross you could have a look at Lum Tec (i think they are quite likely to appeal to you and I have heard some good feedback from owners) - they have autos for around 400 euros (some of them use a russian military movement that I don't know about but I've heard it's robust):

http://www.lum-tec.sk/

look at the 2009 watches and there is a quartz chrono very like the B&R: A2 /bull45 series
Brushed Stainless steel case. Black dial /ORANGE lume.

down the page though are some autos which are a better prospect IMO: B2

Hard PVD casing. MDV technologie / GX lume.:

M16

Brushed Stainless steel case. Rare vintage winding!

etc.

you could also get a christopher ward auto for that money (but probably not your cup of tea given the bell and ross - you may like their pilots and they have a range of new watches coming out in a month or two including an auto chrono and a new auto diver which looks good)

http://www.christopherward.co.uk

or have a look at second hand watches from major brands, but you aren't open to many options until you get a bit higher