What watch do you wear?

dink · 29 Jan 2022 at 18:06

The Oris is still running +1 sec an hour since I tried the demagnetiser so looks like I’m sending it in. Thanks @mrk for the suggestion anyway.

SpeedFreak · 29 Jan 2022 at 22:04

Managed to try on the 41mm Aqua Terra today. Really torn on choosing between bracelet and the rubber strap with deployment clasp. It actually wears much smaller than expected.

Any idea on how much Goldsmiths would typically discount Omega in stock items?

IvanDobskey · 29 Jan 2022 at 22:34

Cleisthenes said:
Just going to have to get yourself that Speedie then

Aha, yes, my grail watch, one day

mrk · 29 Jan 2022 at 22:49

dink said:
The Oris is still running +1 sec an hour since I tried the demagnetiser so looks like I’m sending it in. Thanks @mrk for the suggestion anyway.

Ah that's a shame, I guess regulation has been knocked off a bit at some point then.

Parsley · 29 Jan 2022 at 23:27

SpeedFreak said:
Managed to try on the 41mm Aqua Terra today. Really torn on choosing between bracelet and the rubber strap with deployment clasp. It actually wears much smaller than expected.

Any idea on how much Goldsmiths would typically discount Omega in stock items?

I used to avoid getting the bracelet if I wasn't super keen on it, but over time I think that getting the bracelet is the better idea, swapping a different strap on later. Buying an OEM bracelet after the fact can work out very expensive sometimes.

lsg1r · 30 Jan 2022 at 00:41

SpeedFreak said:
Managed to try on the 41mm Aqua Terra today. Really torn on choosing between bracelet and the rubber strap with deployment clasp. It actually wears much smaller than expected.

As above, if I can get the watch on a bracelet I've pretty much always bought the bracelet version because quite simply put it's far cheaper to buy a leather/rubber strap afterwards than it is to get an oem bracelet afterwards. I actually prefer bracelets in most cases so it's a net gain for me lol.

If the watch is a 'long term' purchase you'll likely end up replacing a strap at some point anyway.

SpeedFreak · 30 Jan 2022 at 09:26

Probably a good shout on bracelet. Any thoughts on discount. I can probably just try Ernest Jones and make an offer as well, see if one or f them buckles. £4100 for a £4900 list unrealistic for Omega?

dlockers · 30 Jan 2022 at 09:37

Worth an ask on Aqua Terras but when I asked for discount on the Seamaster NTD I was told Omega are clamping down on discounts in the wake of Rolex-unobtainium.

SpeedFreak · 30 Jan 2022 at 10:04

Yeah, I've heard similar, but I can walk into a store and get the Omega today, Rolex act like they're doing me the favour by putting me on a list to possibly get an OP in 6-12 months :cry:

lsg1r · 30 Jan 2022 at 11:07

SpeedFreak said:
Probably a good shout on bracelet. Any thoughts on discount. I can probably just try Ernest Jones and make an offer as well, see if one or f them buckles. £4100 for a £4900 list unrealistic for Omega?

Most websites seem to offer at least a 10% discount if you 'sign up'... I know ernest jones used to do that, but they also don't sell every watch that way, so at the very least 10% might be possible imo.

Whether they'll give a discount is another matter.

mrk · 30 Jan 2022 at 12:24

By chance saw this on instagram which looks kinda cool, it is an accuracy checker and demagnetiser in one and works digitally with Android/iPhones:

https://shop.monochrome-watches.com...64PEa-4EbFUbJE&external_browser_redirect=true

There is a 10% off going at the moment and I'm rather tempted gotta say from a gadget-geek point of view if anything

SpeedFreak · 30 Jan 2022 at 14:34

Well the initial offer is 10% at EJ. Asked for 15% and they said they need to call HO and would only do it if Goldsmiths got near it. £4400 is a bit more than I would like. Was hoping for £4100 to £4200.

SpeedFreak · 30 Jan 2022 at 16:59

Managed to get EJ over the line at £4200 which I am happy with. They did show me the updated Omega list stickers. £5130 from next week, up a bit over 4%....

dlockers · 30 Jan 2022 at 18:24

SpeedFreak said:
Managed to get EJ over the line at £4200 which I am happy with. They did show me the updated Omega list stickers. £5130 from next week, up a bit over 4%....

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dink · 30 Jan 2022 at 19:55

mrk said:
Ah that's a shame, I guess regulation has been knocked off a bit at some point then.

Actually I set it to the correct time this morning and just checked it and its gained 5 seconds in around 12 hours, so much improved it has been consistently +25 all week! I wonder if it was a little magnetised after all :confused:

mrk · 30 Jan 2022 at 20:45

Hmm it's possible, best to check over the next couple of days!

Derek W · 30 Jan 2022 at 20:59

dink said:
Actually I set it to the correct time this morning and just checked it and its gained 5 seconds in around 12 hours, so much improved it has been consistently +25 all week! I wonder if it was a little magnetised after all

After I last posted, I checked out the movement and from the manufacturers website there's this PDF https://www.sellita.ch/scripts/calibres/images/Brochure_technique-SW330-1_24.pdf which does have specified deviations per day on page 5 although it should also be mentioned in the Oris Manual.

SpeedFreak · 30 Jan 2022 at 21:02

dLockers said:
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dink · 30 Jan 2022 at 21:21

Derek W said:
After I last posted, I checked out the movement and from the manufacturers website there's this PDF https://www.sellita.ch/scripts/calibres/images/Brochure_technique-SW330-1_24.pdf which does have specified deviations per day on page 5 although it should also be mentioned in the Oris Manual.

Thanks for the info, checked the manual and it does say between -5 to +20, if it stays under +10 I’ll be happy. Thanks.

Wizardskills · 30 Jan 2022 at 21:58

I dug these two out this weekend to give them some wrist time. The first is a Rado Golden Horse, ref 11675/2,from the late 60's to early 70's. An absolute beauty and proves you don't have to spend a fortune to get a good looking vintage piece.

This is a Farer "Big Eye" Cobb chronograph that my wife gifted to me a couple of years back. The dial on this is great and I love the graduations of colour in the chronograph minutes register. It reminds me of the Heuer Skipper or the UG Uni-Compax from the late 60s.