What watch do you wear?

TommyV · 7 May 2013 at 20:07

http://www.originalgrain.com/

Anyone picked up/pre-ordered one of these? They are simply divine!

Soundood · 7 May 2013 at 20:42

mrk said:
Yup one of the main reasons I got it was the movement got excellent reviews throughout, it's not a complex movement but it is accurate and winds far easier with less movement than other autos.

I don't know what watch to look at now having been let down by CW on the C60. Been recommended Longines and I'm also looking at the Davosa I posted about not long ago, do like their designs!

how about the Jorg Grey series, they look kinda cool.

stole the double ridge from my Moonwatch, but the Orient has 22mm lugs, and the speedy has 20mm, so its a little small. but it sort of gives me an idea, although I kinda like it on the white stich Carbon strap...mmmmm

Carbon?

Skunkworks · 7 May 2013 at 20:43

TommyV said:
http://www.originalgrain.com/

Anyone picked up/pre-ordered one of these? They are simply divine!

My first reaction was to recoil in horror, but after a few seconds I really like the Maple one.

Eliot · 7 May 2013 at 20:43

Had my modded mako (actually the same as above) off my parents the other day.
Its a lovely thing i must say, awesome birthday.

mrk · 7 May 2013 at 20:53

I think the carbon one above looks nicer although there's a bit of a gap between case and strap!

The Jorg Grey I considered a while back but I want a nice dive model really or I'm probably better off with waiting for that limited edition Tissot posted earlier.

Soundood · 7 May 2013 at 20:58

Eliot said:
Had my modded mako (actually the same as above) off my parents the other day.
Its a lovely thing i must say, awesome birthday.

Im sure you will enjoy it, I have a few watches, and the modded mako just looks original, not really copying anything

enjoy it

mrk said:
I think the carbon one above looks nicer although there's a bit of a gap between case and strap!

The Jorg Grey I considered a while back but I want a nice dive model really or I'm probably better off with waiting for that limited edition Tissot posted earlier.

yeah the Carbon is 20mm too, need to get a 22mm one, and yes the tissot is a nice watch, I had a Tissot, and loved it, ended up losing it one night, drunk by the river.

mrk · 7 May 2013 at 21:21

What do you reckon of this:

http://www.davosa.com/index.php?id=34&cid=3&fid=57&wid=182&L=1

It's pleasing to look at, has the right specs and most importantly it's the right size. I like!

Soundood · 7 May 2013 at 21:28

its a nice watch and a nice movement, but I am not a fan of the all black thing, if its metal it should look metal, I have a black watch, but its plastic (casio)

If I was going to drop £500 or abouts on a watch, I think I would stick with Steinhart, the build quality is superb, and just a cracking all round watch.

have you had a Steinhart? I really like this one, http://www.steinhartwatches.de/en/OCEAN-1-BLACK,14.html

has the same movement with hacking seconds, and is all in a very similar watch

mrk · 7 May 2013 at 21:47

soundood said:
its a nice watch and a nice movement, but I am not a fan of the all black thing, if its metal it should look metal, I have a black watch, but its plastic (casio)

If I was going to drop £500 or abouts on a watch, I think I would stick with Steinhart, the build quality is superb, and just a cracking all round watch.

have you had a Steinhart? I really like this one, http://www.steinhartwatches.de/en/OCEAN-1-BLACK,14.html

has the same movement with hacking seconds, and is all in a very similar watch

I like that a lot, not had a Steinhart yet so will give this an order! Looks like it will wear smaller than the Orient Mako as well which is great and I can keep my Nato too.

Soundood · 7 May 2013 at 22:07

mrk said:
I like that a lot, not had a Steinhart yet so will give this an order! Looks like it will wear smaller than the Orient Mako as well which is great and I can keep my Nato too.

you wont be disappointed, I love mine, it also helps its a limited edition 1 of 40 homage to the Rolex Pan Am GMT

Ste · 7 May 2013 at 22:07

If this years bonus pays I was planning to get a black face Seamaster 300m. Then I saw the orange PO on the previous page... argh! Lush! Just looked them up...

http://www.iconicwatches.co.uk/omega-seamaster-planet-ocean-232-30-42-21-01-002.html

Is it worth the extra grand though... really need to try one on. My Tag F1 is 42mm, I think, any more would be too much so I'd stick with that for now. But would need to know what the orange looked like in person... ARGH

(first world problems!)

Ste · 7 May 2013 at 22:10

Also... do people think they look too 'flashy' to wear with a suit at work with that colour?

Cosimo · 7 May 2013 at 22:16

Ste said:
If this years bonus pays I was planning to get a black face Seamaster 300m. Then I saw the orange PO on the previous page... argh! Lush! Just looked them up...

http://www.iconicwatches.co.uk/omega-seamaster-planet-ocean-232-30-42-21-01-002.html

Is it worth the extra grand though... really need to try one on. My Tag F1 is 42mm, I think, any more would be too much so I'd stick with that for now. But would need to know what the orange looked like in person... ARGH

(first world problems!)

It does change with light. You do have to try one to make sure of the colour. I had some reservations as I seen them worn but once it was in my hands I knew it would be ok for me.

Ste said:
Also... do people think they look too 'flashy' to wear with a suit at work with that colour?

I think that it's ok but I would say that. If you attend a lot of formal occasions then get a dress watch an extra.

Cosimo · 7 May 2013 at 22:24

Ste said:
But would need to know what the orange looked like in person... ARGH

Some more pictures of the big one:

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?p=23654846#post23654846

and a few posts below.

mrk · 7 May 2013 at 23:26

soundood said:
you wont be disappointed, I love mine, it also helps its a limited edition 1 of 40 homage to the Rolex Pan Am GMT

Made an executive decision before things start getting out of hand (again?!).

Going to save a bit more cash and buy a Longines:
http://www.longines.com/watches/longines-hydroconquest/L3.641.4.96.6

Unless there's a GMT version about at the time then I'll go for that^

randomshenans · 8 May 2013 at 08:27

Good effort mrk, you'll love the Longines! I love mine, but it's a master series. Build and quality is great though.

mrk · 8 May 2013 at 08:42

It's 39mm without crown so perfect size really. I liked the Orient, 45mm with crown but at times it did feel a bit big on my wrist (although most times it was worn with a sweater+shirt so this wasn't a concern) whereas the PRC200 is completely perfect so the Hydroconquest will be the same there.

Unless anyone can point in the direction of other watches to consider in the 39 to 40mm category then the Hydro it is. Love the design too, it doesn't look like it's paying homage to other dive watches.

randomshenans · 8 May 2013 at 08:47

Have any of you got a list of watches that you have on your list of aims?

Mine seems to creep up, and up, and get more expensive. I'm not sure I'll achieve this without losing a testicle, but tops are:

Omega Seamaster PO
Omega Seasmaster AT
Nomos Tangente
Zenith El Primero
Tudor Prince Oysterdate
Panerai 219

I had a few more I forget, but that would do to start... ha! One day...

Soundood · 8 May 2013 at 08:48

its a good choice Mrk, again using the ETA2824-2 signed Longines movement, it wont disappoint, I do like the big numbers

sunny007 · 8 May 2013 at 08:53

mrk said:
It's 39mm without crown so perfect size really. I liked the Orient, 45mm with crown but at times it did feel a bit big on my wrist (although most times it was worn with a sweater+shirt so this wasn't a concern) whereas the PRC200 is completely perfect so the Hydroconquest will be the same there.

Unless anyone can point in the direction of other watches to consider in the 39 to 40mm category then the Hydro it is. Love the design too, it doesn't look like it's paying homage to other dive watches.

What about the seamaster range ?