What watch do you wear?

[Minusorange]

Brand spanking theres definitely no marks on it

Where do you think the picture shows a scratch? Are you referring to the white above the R of tudor? If so it was a tiny piece of packaging from the box

Maybe it's just the light though or I'm really fussy

 

[The_One]

Maybe it's just the light though or I'm really fussy

You made me paranoid so i took another shot in the same lighting

must have been dust particles


photo sites

 

[Minusorange]

You made me paranoid so i took another shot in the same lighting

must have been dust particles


photo sites

Get yourself a microfiber cloth to clean it , those little specs really looked like scratches lol

 

[Chewie]

I registered with my AD over a year ago when Tudor announced the Black Bay Ceramic and yesterday out the blue got a call saying they had got one i had first refusal. Needless to say i went down today and did the deal.

Wears smaller and massively lighter on the wrist than my Pelagos LHD. Its really hard to photograph because the glass bounces the light so much but you get the idea

Congrats! seems to be a bit thick but definitely a good looking watch

 

[dlockers]

When I moved I put my Speedy and Dad's Omega in my mums house. I am definitely missing them. I had considered shifting the Speedy to pay for house refurbs but I know I'll just want to buy it back again. Looking forward to collecting them!

 

[Cleisthenes]

When I moved I put my Speedy and Dad's Omega in my mums house. I am definitely missing them. I had considered shifting the Speedy to pay for house refurbs but I know I'll just want to buy it back again. Looking forward to collecting them!

Better get that new bracelet on order

 

[dlockers]

Better get that new bracelet on order

lol literally after I finished that post I had a quick gander on eBay.

I think I'll have to get it tbh. The watch feels incomplete without it. Whilst the King Seiko or Forstner strap or whatever it is I bought looks good, it doesn't feel proper.

 

[hughtrimble]

When I moved I put my Speedy and Dad's Omega in my mums house. I am definitely missing them. I had considered shifting the Speedy to pay for house refurbs but I know I'll just want to buy it back again. Looking forward to collecting them!

My Speedy Pro hesalite is one of the very few watches I've sold and miss.

 

[squerble]

I'm thinking of getting rid of my Apple Watch and switching to a couple of more "traditional" watches. I'm going to go with a more basic Casio digital retro style as my day-to-day, but looking at getting something that will be more of a "dress" watch. I know this usually means minimalist but I don't mind a little design.

With that said, I've just come across a company called AVI-8 (https://avi-8.co.uk/collections/all-watches). Being an AvGeek, these watches look absolutely amazing! Has anyone had any first hand experience with them?

 

[Chewie]

Still in my micro brand "crazy period" personally, latest entry the Nine Four Successor 2 (freshly received today)

 

[dlockers]

I'm thinking of getting rid of my Apple Watch and switching to a couple of more "traditional" watches. I'm going to go with a more basic Casio digital retro style as my day-to-day, but looking at getting something that will be more of a "dress" watch. I know this usually means minimalist but I don't mind a little design.

With that said, I've just come across a company called AVI-8 (https://avi-8.co.uk/collections/all-watches). Being an AvGeek, these watches look absolutely amazing! Has anyone had any first hand experience with them?

If you like it, that is the main thing. Avi-8 though are distinctly a "direct to consumer" watch brand. You aren't getting anything "special" per say. A proper aviation geek watch may be something like a Hamilton Pilot.

Proper classic mechanical:

Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical | H76419941

Our stunning aviation blue takes this 1970s Royal Air Force re-issue higher than ever.

www.hamiltonwatch.com

Something a bit more modern:

Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Quartz | H64611535

How it felt to be an early aviator, a pioneering pilot flying an airplane at the turn of the twentieth century is something that can’t be recreated, but Hamilton can give you the look - created using modern materials including stainless steel and sapphire crystal. Add a reliable quartz movement...

www.hamiltonwatch.com

Hamilton being the company that literally used to supply the RAF.

 

[squerble]

If you like it, that is the main thing. Avi-8 though are distinctly a "direct to consumer" watch brand. You aren't getting anything "special" per say. A proper aviation geek watch may be something like a Hamilton Pilot.

Proper classic mechanical:

Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical | H76419941

Our stunning aviation blue takes this 1970s Royal Air Force re-issue higher than ever.

www.hamiltonwatch.com

Something a bit more modern:

Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Quartz | H64611535

How it felt to be an early aviator, a pioneering pilot flying an airplane at the turn of the twentieth century is something that can’t be recreated, but Hamilton can give you the look - created using modern materials including stainless steel and sapphire crystal. Add a reliable quartz movement...

www.hamiltonwatch.com

Hamilton being the company that literally used to supply the RAF.

Thanks. Probably should have prefaced a budget requirement here I’d say £300 is the absolute maximum to spend on my “dress watch” here, and even that is difficult to swallow for me

 

[dlockers]

Thanks. Probably should have prefaced a budget requirement here I’d say £300 is the absolute maximum to spend on my “dress watch” here, and even that is difficult to swallow for me

I'm sure @mrk will have a decent Pilots watch recommendation for you around that budget. And I'm sure mrk won't contradict what I said... buy what you like, and if that is the AVI-8, then go for it.

 

[dlockers]

Thanks. Probably should have prefaced a budget requirement here I’d say £300 is the absolute maximum to spend on my “dress watch” here, and even that is difficult to swallow for me

Something like this:

Laco Watch Pilot Basic Aachen 42 861690.2 | W Hamond Luxury Watches

Laco Watch Pilot Basic Aachen 42- 861690.2 Watch Available to buy online. Free Delivery - £310.00

whamond.com

This one comes with a Miyota movement (industry recognised), sapphire crystal glass (this is essential if you want to wear it all the time and not have it scratched to bits)...

 

[mrk]

Aachen is a good shout in that price range. I had the Aachen 39mm, and bear in mind even the 39mm is rather chonky a case so the 42mm will wear even bigger still. The sapphire is as standard but you can opt for the double sided AR coating which adds a premium look and aesthetic whilst improving the dial clarity further.

This was mine:

The Miyota movement is fine too, I had the optional movement upgrade too Laco31 (Miyota 8315), the standard one is the Laco21 (8215), the difference being extra decoration and if I recall, a bit more accurate as adjusted to more positions but it's much of a muchness.

The otpions do cost a bit extra, mine came to €445 shipped. Options only possible through Laco directif you want them, otherwise just use the more domestic links as posted above.

You get a Flieger from one of the 5 original brands who were authorised to make them, and a robustly built watch that looks/feels good.

 

[bm_999]

Hoping to get a galaxy watch 4 or 5 for help during work
But going out either the Armani, boss, or citizen eco drive
Also want to possibly get a Tudor in all black sometime in future

 

[squerble]

Aachen is a good shout in that price range. I had the Aachen 39mm, and bear in mind even the 39mm is rather chonky a case so the 42mm will wear even bigger still. The sapphire is as standard but you can opt for the double sided AR coating which adds a premium look and aesthetic whilst improving the dial clarity further.
[snip]

Thanks. They look bloody huge! I don't think I have even medium wrists (just measured - about 7"/17cm around) so I think it'd look huge on me, the AVI-8 ones even more! Thanks for the brand though, I'll have a nose around.

 

[mrk]

Perhaps you are like me then and 36/37mm will fit the best at around 44-46mm lug to luck and sub 12mm thickness.

Sadly with that sort of requirement you are looking at a higher budget as not much about in the mainstream range for that sort of size. Laco/Stowa/Hamilton have pilot watches in this range very easily but you'd need to at least double the budget if sticking to those brands.

 

[dlockers]

Thanks. They look bloody huge! I don't think I have even medium wrists (just measured - about 7"/17cm around) so I think it'd look huge on me, the AVI-8 ones even more! Thanks for the brand though, I'll have a nose around.

Check out this Seiko as well - it is also automatic.

Seiko 5 Sports Flieger Automatic Green Dial Green Strap SRPH29K1 : Amazon.co.uk: Fashion

Shop Seiko 5 Sports Flieger Automatic Green Dial Green Strap SRPH29K1 ✓ free delivery ✓ free returns on eligible orders.

www.amazon.co.uk

Or proper classic Seiko Pilot watch:

Seiko - SNA411P1 - Men's Quartz Chronograph Watch - Black Dial - Grey Steel Strap : Amazon.co.uk: Fashion

Shop Seiko - SNA411P1 - Men's Quartz Chronograph Watch - Black Dial - Grey Steel Strap ✓ free delivery ✓ free returns on eligible orders.

www.amazon.co.uk

 

[mrk]

The Seiko 5 is nice, not seen that one before!