What watch do you wear?

[Messiah Khan]

Very nice, I also went for Sinn for my 40th, went for the same bracelet also. Lovely watches, hope you enjoy.

Sinn 103 ST SA Flieger 03 by Andy Baker, on Flickr

Nice! That a 103? I was really tempted by a 103, or a 358, but it would have stretched the budget too much, and I felt the 104 is a perfect daily wear for me. Love chronos though, and the limited edition 103 panda dial is epic!

 

[mrk]

Nobody here I hope

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[mk1_salami]

Picked this up the other day. I never used to be a fan of the ceramic bezels but this with the jubilee bracelet has really grown on me. Excuse the keyboard

 

[eviled]

noice, how much do they cost these days?

 

[**Pork Pie**]

Just posted about my Seiko in the other watch thread so thought I'd add a pic of my old Citizen and new Seiko.

 

[mk1_salami]

noice, how much do they cost these days?

Around £17500-18500 at retail. Picked this up a little cheaper privately.

 

[Alex_6n2]

Around £17500-18500 at retail. Picked this up a little cheaper privately.

Pepsi in steel is £9K RRP? (if you can get one )

Grey market is £18K though I agree

 

[fez]

Rolexs have just got insane recently. I guess its given other watchmakers a bit of a boost.

 

[dlockers]

I'd love to own one but it is far too showy for me. I couldn't wear it in a work situation without feeling a bit awkward.

I also think the entire population of where I live is wearing Subs, Sky Dwellers, GMTs, Daytonas, etc so I'm really turned off of the idea of a Rolex now. The only one I'd really like is a classic Dell Boy half precious metal; because that is epitome of the overly cologne'd male who sells insurance - and that sums up OG Rolex for me.

 

[Pyr0m@nI@]{]

Would love a Rolex tbh, but I think the only way i'd get one on my wrist would be to buy a rep lol.

 

[SpeedFreak]

There are also many more interesting watches around. Tudor have some lovely pieces at the minute, as do Cartier, JLC. I do have soft spot for ther Explorer though!

 

[dlockers]

Yeah to be a fair a polar dial explorer is still high on the list

 

[mk1_salami]

Pepsi in steel is £9K RRP? (if you can get one )

Grey market is £18K though I agree

Yes £9k. Good luck getting one!!!

 

[mk1_salami]

Yeah to be a fair a polar dial explorer is still high on the list

Yeah love an explorer 2 with the polar dial. Love it.

 

[Belloni]

Talking of Tudor, I've just treated myself to a Black Bay 58 this evening. Love the size of the face, and it fits perfectly on my wrist, very happy! I normally wear leather strap watches, but thought to change it up this time (no pun intended).

Got a free Wolf watch winder aswell, no idea if it's a good brand but I'll take it.

 

[dlockers]

Good choice. Love mine. I found the Wolf winder a bit of a pain so stuck it on Gumtree. Some chaps bought it after about 6 months for £60 quid IIRC.

 

[Bazzards]

Hi guys, I have just picked up a Unimatic watch which has nato straps, not too keen on it, therefore can anyone stear me towards a good leather replacement strap, max cost £30?

 

[mrk]

Hamilton have announced a blue and white dial version of the Khaki Pilot Pioneer Mechanical.

On one hand, always nice to have options, but on the other hand I feel this dilutes the original re-issue philosophy similar to how Tudor re-issue the classic designs then add different colours and market those even more drawing attention away from the OG re-issue. I like the white dial as it shows the dial texture more, the blue one seems to mask it more. Still prefer the black, but the white certainly looks nice, even if it's not historically accurate given the W10 connection.

Hands-On - New Blue / White Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical

Following the cool inaugural black version, the W10-like Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical comes back in white or blue.

monochrome-watches.com

Speaking of which, put one of the spare Barton Cordura straps on mine and feel it gives it a bit of extra elegance:

Hi guys, I have just picked up a Unimatic watch which has nato straps, not too keen on it, therefore can anyone stear me towards a good leather replacement strap, max cost £30?

Watchgecko and Watchobsession have loads of strap options that you will find better than that stock nato strap. Just filter by lug width and choose something you like.

 

[Bazzards]

Thanks MRK I will take a look.

 

[mrk]

Also keep in mind that the unimatic nato straps have signed buckles, so depending on the new strap you buy, if the taper is the same at the buckle, then you can simply transfer over the signed buckle keeping things looking neat.