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Cheers - it's hard to find any info on the durability. Seen a few people with issues relating to the pip and some with the movement. It's a gorgeous watch though. Is yours on a strap or bracelet?
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Cheers - it's hard to find any info on the durability. Seen a few people with issues relating to the pip and some with the movement. It's a gorgeous watch though. Is yours on a strap or bracelet?
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Got the grey canvas from Watchgecko for the Stowa. The 18mm bronze buckle to match it up with the watch is currently in transit from Stowa. Gotta keep these pairings looking 
I also lemon juice and bicarbonate soda powdered the stock 16mm buckle as it does not have the same hand finished treatment the case has to stop it from further patina Only took about a minute in a small jar of the mixture.
I also lemon juice and bicarbonate soda powdered the stock 16mm buckle as it does not have the same hand finished treatment the case has to stop it from further patina Only took about a minute in a small jar of the mixture.
I’m keeping an eye on the G-shocks myself. I’m after a high end solar powered one as I’m seriously unimpressed by the basic technology in automatic watches. Casio needs to pull the finger out and produce more as it’s very difficult to buy a high end model. Seems to be a lot of scalpers. Having said that, even the scalpers prices are better value than those from so called premium brands deploying yesterdays technology.
No problems with the pip or the bezel. You have reminded me that I did have an issue with the movement just about 2 years into ownership as it was losing time. The service center blamed it on crown damage (which I was confident wasn't there when I dropped it off at the AD) and wanted to charge a not insignificant sum to fix. Being fair after a bit or arguing, they fixed it under warranty with a cursory £50 charge. Mine will have been one of the earlier in house and I believe they now come with a 5 year warranty. movements. It's on the bracelet.
Would I buy another Tudor? Well I'm looking at the pelagos FXD so I guess that answers that question
Check out the Oceanus range if it doesn’t need to be rugged.
Sakura watches stock them.
Man of Honour
Nope, I don't want a bronze watch that patinas beyond a set level that looks classy. Tudor don't treat their cases like Stowa so this will be my only bronze watch.
Soldato
Treated myself to a smart watch from EON. -This is a one off so quite rare
Unfortunately the price had rocketed by 100%
Unfortunately the price had rocketed by 100%
Thanks for this recommendation. I wasn’t aware of the Oceanus watches. Very nice they are too
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might be a bit of a dumb question but is straps getting loose a thing?
i'm not talking about stretching over time, i mean in the space of 24 hours. my daily all this week has been fine but today it was loose as anything, shifted it one notch on from the usual position and it was fine.
almost like my wrist shrunk or something?
thing is, this happens exclusively with my daily with a leather strap, but my other watches (all metal straps) don't have this issue?
i'm not talking about stretching over time, i mean in the space of 24 hours. my daily all this week has been fine but today it was loose as anything, shifted it one notch on from the usual position and it was fine.
almost like my wrist shrunk or something?
thing is, this happens exclusively with my daily with a leather strap, but my other watches (all metal straps) don't have this issue?
No worries chief. I own the S5000e. And it’s a great watch. Titanium, solar powered, and radio controlled. I think it has a 24 month battery life too. If you’re looking for an expensive Casio, without ruggedness, then the Oceanus range is for you.
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Wrists swell and shrink throughout the day, so sometimes you'll need to adjust the strap for the same fit. I've three notches I use on some of my leather straps, others just two as it depends very much on the distance between the holes.
It's why certain companies' bracelets get so much stick because they really should make them with quick adjusts (Grand Seiko being the worst for this at the price).
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this is what's confusing me, as you say swelling/shrinking throughout the day makes sense, but it doesn't happen every day? and same for it not seeming to happen (at least, not that i've noticed) on the metal straps, although i suppose it's feasible that those are just slightly tighter by default so i don't notice.
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I don't know what your lifestyle is like, but for me, there are certainly some days that I do sweet FA and therefore very little wrist change occurs! Other days much more active, and then it'll be noticeable wrist difference throughout the day.
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That's why I prefer rubber straps generally or fabric. They are comfortable no matter the activity or climate and they have some stretch, even a mm is enough to give some comfy slack.
Soldato
I haven't had a watch for quite a while, I sold my Planet Ocean a few years ago and never replaced it but always on the look out. I think the GS looks more stunning but have read that people don't get on with the bracelet and clasp but definitely going to have a look at both. I also really like the Speedy Chronoscope, same movement as the 57 except for the date wheel but it's too big for my wrist.
From Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic 46mm
To: Polar Grit X Pro Titanium edition
- Pros:
53 grams, i don't even notice it, the leather strap has small hidden elastic section that prevents unnecessary adjustments during the day, it keeps a snug fit throughout.
Fantastic sleep monitoring, data analysis and findings, far more impressive that Samsung.
Battery, it lasts 5 days no problem, with HR sensor on 24/7 whilst the Samsung was in that classic "in-between" 1 to 2 days so you end up charging it daily.
It's very much a sport training watch so covers 100+ sports baked in.
Sapphire glass for that next step up.
Cons: the touch screen is pure junk, terrible but they clearly know this with the 5 excellent physical buttons more than making up for it. Strong feeling they added it for the sake if it to avoid "No touch screen for £500+" clickbait reviews.
The price is £530+ for Titan edition but got 50% off through private work health insurance.
Few smart features, no NFC Google or Samsung contacless (used it few times a year, found unreliable in pubs, vending machines and poor handheld scanners).
No blood oxygen or blood pressure monitor, but taking readings using £15 armband checker.
Screen is limited in brightness, can't display social media pictures, only the text.
Overall once you move past the gimmicky features of other big brand watches you probably stop using I found this more convenient and better build quality, well worth the £215 paid.
I'm on the wait list for an FXD....