What watch do you wear?

Parsley · 13 Mar 2021 at 17:02

I agree with that, as I've gotten older I've moved away from busy dials. My first watches I thought more was better

. As far as a chrono goes this is subdued and I like it. Many people won't like the day / date complication but I've always liked those.

The other thing I go for is practicality, a solid and well known movement that I think any watchmaker worth their salt knows and can easily source parts for with a watchcase that I can wear everyday and just not worry about too much. The one thing that I dislike about Junghans (and I do really like them) is so many of their watches have low water resistance ratings and this one has more than I'll ever need.

IvanDobskey · 13 Mar 2021 at 17:47

That junghans is really nice

Greebo · 14 Mar 2021 at 12:51

Oh I do like that

nocash168 · 14 Mar 2021 at 16:41

Perfect do whatever watch.

mrk · 14 Mar 2021 at 19:06

That's my watch!

nocash168 · 14 Mar 2021 at 19:36

mrk said:
That's my watch!

And a great watch it is. I love everthing about it. Except, the date format.

2StepSteve · 14 Mar 2021 at 21:45

nocash168 said:
Perfect do whatever watch.

Great watch, also have one of these that I've had for a good 6 years. One of my favourites.

Hoping to see some Coniston Black Edition photos here tomorrow, @BadMojo !

£15 · 15 Mar 2021 at 21:41

Very happy with it. Presented in a very nice box. Strap will need some time to loosen up.

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mrk · 15 Mar 2021 at 21:46

Ah thought you were gonna go for the perforrated strap, that would have been my choice personally for that bit of breathability and style :cool:

Still, very nice!

Is the lume actually blue or green? Their page shows photo of it being green but the spec says it's BGW9 which is blue, so wondering which it actually is since my Coniston Speed edition had blue lume which was indeed BGW9.

Parsley · 15 Mar 2021 at 22:08

I hate to do this to you (potentially pick at your new toy that is) but is the 2 in the 12 misaligned? Or is it just me being a plumb?

It is a beautiful design though.

2StepSteve · 15 Mar 2021 at 22:27

Damn, that is nice @BadMojo

I am seriously tempted by one of these. It's so unique looking, has an almost art deco feel about it, but stylish and modern all at once.

mrk said:
Ah thought you were gonna go for the perforrated strap, that would have been my choice personally for that bit of breathability and style

Still, very nice!

Is the lume actually blue or green? Their page shows photo of it being green but the spec says it's BGW9 which is blue, so wondering which it actually is since my Coniston Speed edition had blue lume which was indeed BGW9.

For this edition they changed the lume colour from blue to green. Thumbs up from me, eyes detect green brighter than any other colour, green moat of goodness!

dlockers · 15 Mar 2021 at 22:31

Parsley said:
I hate to do this to you (potentially pick at your new toy that is) but is the 2 in the 12 misaligned? Or is it just me being a plumb?

It is a beautiful design though.

Unfortunately I think you're right. Stock photos look very much aligned.

mrk · 15 Mar 2021 at 22:33

Just checked my Coniston photos and the 2 is aligned with the 1 so yeah sadly that does look like a little fault. Send a message to Marloe they will sort it fairly quickly. Good thing I found with them is the excellent customer service. You may well get a free strap out of it like I did when I had to send the Morar back for repair.

Parsley · 15 Mar 2021 at 22:37

dLockers said:
Unfortunately I think you're right. Stock photos look very much aligned.

mrk said:
Just checked my Coniston photos and the 2 is aligned with the 1 so yeah sadly that does look like a little fault. Send a message to Marloe they will sort it fairly quickly. Good thing I found with them is the excellent customer service. You may well get a free strap out of it like I did when I had to send the Morar back for repair.

At least the customer support is there!

2StepSteve · 15 Mar 2021 at 22:46

Gah.. yes. It does look misaligned from those photos.

£15 · 15 Mar 2021 at 22:48

mrk said:
Ah thought you were gonna go for the perforrated strap, that would have been my choice personally for that bit of breathability and style

Still, very nice!

Is the lume actually blue or green? Their page shows photo of it being green but the spec says it's BGW9 which is blue, so wondering which it actually is since my Coniston Speed edition had blue lume which was indeed BGW9.

Green. I've taken a couple of shots with my S21 Ultra, one of which is using night mode, so hopefully it can capture the colour accurately.

I very nearly bought the perforated strap version, changing my mind several times, but decided it was a little too 'sporty' for what I was am anticipating future instances of wear to be.

I see what you mean about the 2 in the 12. It's almost as if the 2 is in bold, but the 1 isn't. It changes every time I look at it now!

I've taken a look at the stock photos and they seem to be inconsistent - some look spot on, some don't. I'll look at it again tomorrow, with less tired eyes.

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dlockers · 15 Mar 2021 at 22:52

That lume is nuts!

2StepSteve · 15 Mar 2021 at 22:53

That lume design and coverage really is insane! So nice. I seriously have a thing for this watch!

£15 · 15 Mar 2021 at 22:55

I did charge it up for 30 seconds or so with the light from my phone.

mrk · 15 Mar 2021 at 23:29

Nice how long does it stay that bright before tailing off to a dimmer glow? The Speed edition was a few minutes and then you had to be in darkness with dark adjusted eyes to see see it properly. I am assuming this green lume is C3 as opposed to C1 so should remain bright for a bit longer but if they kept the same low level of layering of the compound then it may well have the same longevity and brightness as BGW9 I guess. If it's still on sale by Xmas time I might get the black edition too as did enjoy that watch and only sold to put funds toward the Baltics.

Speaking of which... Rate my DIY!

Had to do some modding today as have been on the computer all day with WFH and then working on my own stuff, that amount of time sat at a desk I realised the Baltic bronze buckle was digging into my wrist causing discomfort after some time. Very sharp cut corners. Used a sanding scotch pad but left some scratches on the finish so smoothed those out with a finer grain pad afterward. I think the result is quite good. Any remaining scoring marks will be hidden by the time patina sets in although bronze is meant to have marks and stuff anyway for that used and weathered aesthetic

It's the bottom end in the pics below where the strap attaches: