What watch do you wear?

IvanDobskey · 13 Apr 2022 at 10:20

To be honest, I think it looks great with the polished finish

Really like my longines master chrono with the polished finish, but my hydroconquest definitely suites the brushed finish.

mrk · 13 Apr 2022 at 10:26

You are probably right, the style of the watch does suit it and this is more of my preference toward brushed over polished I guess. Will see how things go. It's gonna be with me for a long time either way, the bronze is still with me so that's a good sign!

kona786 · 15 Apr 2022 at 17:21

She's a beauty..

mrk · 16 Apr 2022 at 18:57

TGV's Feb video on types of watches to avoid is on point, can you guess the which one would apply to the Moonswatch?

Groomsman at wedding yesterday recognised my Laco right away. turns out car guys are almost always watch guys too

mrk · 17 Apr 2022 at 22:40

Also, I have to say I was searching for 36mm divers today as it's the only thing missing in my collection of preferred watches and the first Breitling to ever take my liking popped up:

IMO that looks stunning.

IvanDobskey · 18 Apr 2022 at 08:11

kona786 said:
She's a beauty..

Very nice, really like that

mrk · 18 Apr 2022 at 09:14

Got a response finally from Barton Bands this morning, looks like the two free straps are on their way as have a shipping email about those and that their lack of comms is due to internal issues:

It's all come a little late of course but hey ho, closure at last!

kona786 · 18 Apr 2022 at 15:56

Changed the strap on the Jorg Gray to a more casual weave. Did it on both and I'm impressed.

kona786 · 18 Apr 2022 at 16:32

IvanDobskey said:
Very nice, really like that

Thanks. For the money I can't fault it. A beautiful dial with an Automatic movement.

IvanDobskey · 18 Apr 2022 at 17:22

kona786 said:
Thanks. For the money I can't fault it. A beautiful dial with an Automatic movement.

Fantastic value for sure. Punches well above its price bracket.

Cleisthenes · 19 Apr 2022 at 10:45

Put my Speedie on the new (olive?) green nato from Bark and Jack yesterday. I knew it would look good but damn it looks good!

Forgot my phone today

() so no pictures for the time being!

DXP55 · 19 Apr 2022 at 13:44

I see someone has pinched Amir Khan's watch at gunpoint - I think they did him a favour. £70k+ for a bling watch.

Makes you appreciate mrk's taste and everyone else to be honest.

Cleisthenes · 19 Apr 2022 at 13:59

Not a fan of Franck Muller generally )visually at least), and definitely not a fan of that one!

mrk · 19 Apr 2022 at 14:13

I wonder if Nico will pass comment on it in a video soon?

Edit*
My Stowa Marine Handwound is now in production, 3 weeks to shipping. The wait is always tedious!

In the meantime, some sunset outdoorsy time with the Laco...

panthro · 21 Apr 2022 at 10:24

Picked this up yesterday. Essentially, I can't afford an AP ROO but wanted something with a similar feel and this fit the bill. Quite a hefty piece even in ceramic but it's only 14.5mm thick so fits under a cuff better than my Panerai 351 which I'll be selling. The bezel is a bit of a fingerprint magnet but you can wipe it with pretty much anything and not worry about swirl marks.

SpeedFreak · 21 Apr 2022 at 12:25

It's a really nice watch, I do prefer the Panerai if I am being honest

panthro · 21 Apr 2022 at 20:11

SpeedFreak said:
It's a really nice watch, I do prefer the Panerai if I am being honest

Thanks, I've had it almost 10 years and felt like a change. Plus I got it serviced and polished recently and I rarely wear it now. I do still love it and will probably regret selling it but it's good to try something new.

Tiny Clanger · 23 Apr 2022 at 14:34

kona786 said:
She's a beauty..

That strap suits it beautifully - may I ask where it’s from?

kona786 · 23 Apr 2022 at 16:25

Tiny Clanger said:
That strap suits it beautifully - may I ask where it’s from?

Thanks, It does fit great.

Here you go. OOS in 20mm at the minute.

Alpine Hand Made Genuine Vintage Full Grain Leather Watch Strap with Quick Release Spring Bars - Black, Bown, Tan - 20 mm, 22 mm, 24 mm https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07QGRS33B/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_Y3XF4CES47K5K7J756DW?psc=1

Tiny Clanger · 23 Apr 2022 at 16:46

Thank you - I shall keep an eye for it to come back into stock...