What watch do you wear?

mrk · 26 Oct 2022 at 16:54

I had the Pac-Man Timex, was great but even for my wrist a little too small, and I have small wrists!

Can't go wrong with an A168 model though :cool:

As you're Casio fan, you might like this one I got ages ago:

chaparral · 26 Oct 2022 at 18:06

grudas said:
Not really thread worthy I guess but I enjoy my cheap casios, timex etc watches. Binned off all my smartwatches a while ago and just started wearing basic casios. Sadly my wrists are way too small to pull of a fat g-shock. I love their tatty design.

These are the ones I switch between:

I like that watch

grudas · 26 Oct 2022 at 21:14

@mrk yea 6.5” is a struggle. Wrist that is. Casios and those timexes look small no matter what wrist you have I think. We’re used to big watches, especially with Apple Watch etc around.

@chaparral that is my current go-to. £20 of resin and metal

chaparral · 26 Oct 2022 at 21:50

grudas said:
@chaparral that is my current go-to. £20 of resin and metal

Think my last watch was the black version of it

It done really well i think it lasted about 2 years {normally lucky if a watch lasts me more then 6 to 12 months}

dlockers · 26 Oct 2022 at 22:05

They're great little watches but they aren't good beaters.

^ Twice isn't a coincidence, although the one on the far right managed about 10 years.

13oots2 · 26 Oct 2022 at 22:25

Currently sporting a Steeldive

mrk · 26 Oct 2022 at 22:38

That looks like a replica of one of those Omega watches, does the thing on the right have a function?

13oots2 · 26 Oct 2022 at 22:51

mrk said:
That looks like a replica of one of those Omega watches, does the thing on the right have a function?

They tend to call these watches' homage rather than fake and yes it is based on the Omega Proplof. It has a genuine Seiko movement and the button on the right is for unlocking the bidirectional bezel.

smilertoo · 26 Oct 2022 at 22:53

Can you even get a half decent analogue watch now that doesnt cost stupid money?

mrk · 26 Oct 2022 at 23:05

Yes, absolutely loads, thousands/tens of thousands out there.

13oots2 · 26 Oct 2022 at 23:09

smilertoo said:
Can you even get a half decent analogue watch now that doesnt cost stupid money?

A lot of micro-brands are using Seiko NH35 movements that cost around £100, I am addicted to Steeldive at the moment.

Philtor · 26 Oct 2022 at 23:50

Why does a digital watch need 5 alarms? Surely you only need to wake up once and have it repeat each new day?

It will adjust according to time zone/time set.

postbox · 27 Oct 2022 at 07:09

Philtor said:
Why does a digital watch need 5 alarms? Surely you only need to wake up once and have it repeat each new day? It will adjust according to time zone/time set.

Because alarms can act as reminders not just to wake you up?

Cleisthenes · 27 Oct 2022 at 10:28

mrk said:
That looks like a replica of one of those Omega watches, does the thing on the right have a function?

I mean...

Clearly a complete rip off, just as bad as the Parnis I bought which (unknowing to be at the time) was a massive rip off of a IWC Pilots Chronograph.

e: Just looked at Steeldive and the entire site is just copies of iconic watches? :confused:

Bazzards · 27 Oct 2022 at 10:38

I love my Steeldives, great for knocking around.

photoshop · 27 Oct 2022 at 20:34

I got the twitch for a new watch.
Having two chronographs already I fancy a dive watch for some variety.

Can't really decide what to go for...Seamster is a no go as I hate the helium escape valve, BB58 I find too boring, can't really see anything pleasing from Breitling....doesn't really leave much. Dream dive watch would be the BP Fifty Fathoms but at £13,000 it ain't going to happen!

mrk · 27 Oct 2022 at 21:10

There's a Tuna with your name on it by the sounds of it :cool:

And at under £450

Vandle · 27 Oct 2022 at 22:23

photoshop said:
can't really see anything pleasing from Breitling

Have you looked at the Super Ocean Heritage? They are very different to all the other Breitling watches, hence why I like them. Got a black one on my Wishlist.

Richdog · 28 Oct 2022 at 06:39

photoshop said:
I got the twitch for a new watch.
Having two chronographs already I fancy a dive watch for some variety.

Can't really decide what to go for...Seamster is a no go as I hate the helium escape valve, BB58 I find too boring, can't really see anything pleasing from Breitling....doesn't really leave much. Dream dive watch would be the BP Fifty Fathoms but at £13,000 it ain't going to happen!

Honestly your post tells us nothing. What budget? What size? DO you have absolutely no preferences?

djcj · 28 Oct 2022 at 12:32

photoshop said:
I got the twitch for a new watch.
Having two chronographs already I fancy a dive watch for some variety.

Can't really decide what to go for...Seamster is a no go as I hate the helium escape valve, BB58 I find too boring, can't really see anything pleasing from Breitling....doesn't really leave much. Dream dive watch would be the BP Fifty Fathoms but at £13,000 it ain't going to happen!

Depending on your budget, Oris and Longines have quite a few decent dive watches to choose from that are premium watches, with a much more palatable price than the likes of Omega, Tudor, Breitling etc.