What watch do you wear?

TheGamingGeneral · 19 Jul 2012 at 22:59

PO I got for my birthday last year, still very happy with it, but considering something less chunky for every day use. I love this watch but it does leave a hell of a mark on my hand after the working week, takes all weekend for the mark to fade

I'd still keep the PO though, don't think I'd ever sell it

real · 19 Jul 2012 at 23:35

fornowagain said:
It's a Seiko SKX031 and discontinued about 3 years ago. There's was also a Pepsi version (blue/red) SKX033. If you like that consider a SKX007, which is a brilliant introduction to an automatic Seiko for about £120.

http://www.creationwatches.com/prod...007k-skx007-mens-watch-1167.html?currency=GBP

I don't like that bracelet on that one but the other SKX007s look nice. What is the difference between these two?

http://www.creationwatches.com/prod...diver-200m-japan-skx007j3-oys-watch-2744.html
http://www.creationwatches.com/prod...-oyster-bracelet-japan-made-skx007j4-836.html

Also like the look of this other Seiko which I have seen in H Samuel for £299. So this site appears to be quite a bit cheaper. Has anyone dealt with Creation Watches before?

http://www.creationwatches.com/prod...-ska371p1-ska371p-ska371-200m-watch-1235.html

fornowagain · 20 Jul 2012 at 00:20

real said:
I don't like that bracelet on that one but the other SKX007s look nice. What is the difference between these two?

http://www.creationwatches.com/prod...diver-200m-japan-skx007j3-oys-watch-2744.html
http://www.creationwatches.com/prod...-oyster-bracelet-japan-made-skx007j4-836.html

Just a variation in the bracelet I think, folded vs solid links. Solid is better. The Oyster is a much better bracelet to get.

real said:
Also like the look of this other Seiko which I have seen in H Samuel for £299. So this site appears to be quite a bit cheaper. Has anyone dealt with Creation Watches before?

I don't think I'd ever recommend buying a Seiko from a Jeweller in the UK. You will pay way over the odds. For instance, last time I bought a SKX007 it was $155 (£95) delivered from a well known dealer, Jake B.

http://forums.watchuseek.com/f30/br...-each-shipped-registered-anywhere-507582.html

The best option is to get the SKX007 on rubber and buy the improved Super Oyster II from wjean (another well known dealer) on ebay. The Super Oyster is easily the best of its kind.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Seiko-sup...ristwatches&hash=item19b62f7bfd#ht_6290wt_778

real said:
http://www.creationwatches.com/prod...-ska371p1-ska371p-ska371-200m-watch-1235.html

That's a Kinetic, had one of those as well. Different to the Auto, still a nice watch and it's quite a big lump. Creation watches are a well know and reliable seller in the watch community.

There's a massive Seiko community and the 007/009 is one of the most modded.

http://forums.watchuseek.com/f21/sh...4-post5064536.html?highlight=jake#post5064536

real · 20 Jul 2012 at 10:06

I'll probably go with the combo you suggested. Cheers.

Amleto · 20 Jul 2012 at 10:40

don't forget that you might get stung for VAT + handling + duty if you buy from creationwatches?
(I'm assuming they don't post from UK...)

robgmun · 20 Jul 2012 at 11:12

GeneralD said:
PO I got for my birthday last year, still very happy with it, but considering something less chunky for every day use. I love this watch but it does leave a hell of a mark on my hand after the working week, takes all weekend for the mark to fade

I'd still keep the PO though, don't think I'd ever sell it

You have it way too tight. Add a link back in. Or lose weight

pepp77 · 20 Jul 2012 at 16:07

Trying to decide whether to get this - http://www.watchshop.com/mens-fossil-nate-chronograph-watch-jr1354-p99945415.html

Any opinions people. I like the size and the understated single colour scheme. Never had a Fossil watch before so not sure on actual quality.

Kosmiche · 20 Jul 2012 at 16:52

I've had this watch for five years http://www.gemday.com/pic2/av0031-59a_feature.jpg

Really nice watch, I wouldn't mind something new though.

Can anyone show me something similar? The styling of Seiko/Omega watches appeals to me.

Thanks

Oh and <= £200 would be good but up to <= £300 would be ok too.

fornowagain · 20 Jul 2012 at 18:14

real said:
I'll probably go with the combo you suggested. Cheers.

There's a guy on one of the watch forums I frequent selling a mint 007 for £105 inc. You could register (great site anyway) and give him a PM, you won't be able to see the sale thread without 50 posts. But he has plenty of good seller feedback. http://forum.tz-uk.com/member.php?2146-Stefan-Tapp

Eames said:
I've had this watch for five years http://www.gemday.com/pic2/av0031-59a_feature.jpg

Really nice watch, I wouldn't mind something new though.

Can anyone show me something similar? The styling of Seiko/Omega watches appeals to me.

Thanks

Oh and <= £200 would be good but up to <= £300 would be ok too.

Quartz Chronograph, apart from the Eco-drive Citizens & Seikos. Which are fine. but maybe a Tissot?

http://www.creationwatches.com/prod...17-1-586-52-mens-watch-2449.html?currency=GBP

£200 on ebay in uk > http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-T-S-S...-1-586-52-RRP-295-/170878531542#ht_4718wt_802

Vtec9k · 21 Jul 2012 at 15:27

Amleto said:
don't forget that you might get stung for VAT + handling + duty if you buy from creationwatches?
(I'm assuming they don't post from UK...)

I've bought about 5 watches from creation and never got hit by it. Of course it's a possibility but even after those charges it's probably still cheaper!

Always had top quality service from them, singapore->my door in 3 days

NinetyOne · 22 Jul 2012 at 15:54

trackrat said:
My latest acquisition.

Where did you pick this up? Looks great.

trackrat · 22 Jul 2012 at 17:03

I had it made for me from RLT watches UK.
http://www.rltwatches.co.uk/opencart/
It is engraved on the cog wheel with RLT 71 01 as mine was the first.
It has a mechanical wind movement, a Unitas 6497, with a see through back.
He also does this one with a Seagull movement which is £100 cheaper.

NinetyOne · 22 Jul 2012 at 17:25

Thanks. Do you know if he takes requests of personal engravings?

dowie · 22 Jul 2012 at 17:50

that's quite cool, looks like a similar sort of company to steinhart

trackrat · 22 Jul 2012 at 23:23

NinetyOne said:
Thanks. Do you know if he takes requests of personal engravings?

Yes he does do personal engraving.
A friend of mine had one made for his lads 21st, and had it personally engraved.

Janesy B · 22 Jul 2012 at 23:39

GeneralD said:
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PO I got for my birthday last year, still very happy with it, but considering something less chunky for every day use. I love this watch but it does leave a hell of a mark on my hand after the working week, takes all weekend for the mark to fade :(

I'd still keep the PO though, don't think I'd ever sell it[/QUOTE]

Get the bracelet adjusted properly...

Phate · 22 Jul 2012 at 23:47

**** I get my bonus this week...I keep looking at watches.

Vanquish-Storm · 23 Jul 2012 at 11:03

Anyone here have a Swatch Rebel they could review? Or a similar Swatch watch.

I like the "funky" colours they have and need a simple watch for just dossing about in.

Richdog · 23 Jul 2012 at 11:06

Got my new Chris Ward C5...

Very plain and understated watch, which is exactly what I wanted.

fornowagain · 23 Jul 2012 at 13:37

Janesy B said:
Get the bracelet adjusted properly...

Yeah, I'd say get a half link and fit it yourself. But they're a major pita if you don't know what you're doing or have the tools. Really nice bracelets, always amazes me the lack of micro-adjustment and screwed links.

http://watchpart.co.uk/omega-seamaster-planet-ocean-steel-22mm-half-link-1579951-p-3873.html