What watch do you wear?

randomshenans · 13 May 2013 at 15:26

Hahaha

I've been notified of 2 parcels that are waiting for me at home, by said Mrs. She asked what they were, and to be honest I can't remember... One is the suspect Rolex that I actually told her about, and I can't remember for the life of me what the other is...

There is a Tudor ending in a couple of days. That'll stop me cutting her hair off in the night. Maybe.

Nameless_87 · 13 May 2013 at 16:02

Hi,

Looking to buy a new watch, will be used everyday (dress code: jeans and shirt usually) and for work meetings (dress code: suit).

Looking to spend around £500.

Any suggestions?

Jeci · 13 May 2013 at 16:28

My time piece - It was a present for my 18th, had it for 3 years now and it's still going strong:

http://thumbnail.image.rakuten.co.jp/@0_mall/auc-highland/cabinet/00536663/img55482288.jpg

Looking for something smarter to wear with a suit - slim/leather strap etc.

Skunkworks · 13 May 2013 at 16:52

Nameless_87 said:
Hi,

Looking to buy a new watch, will be used everyday (dress code: jeans and shirt usually) and for work meetings (dress code: suit).

Looking to spend around £500.

Any suggestions?

Just browse the thread and see what you like the look of and take it from there.

Questions like this are like asking us to spec you a new favourite colour.

randomshenans · 13 May 2013 at 17:44

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So this showed up, not the expected. Wasn't expecting it at all, as I forget everything I buy it seems. The other package was a book! Annoying she still put me in the dog house!
I've booked the hospital bed for when the other 3 are due to arrive, then!

I like the 5, though, nice little watch! Great auto, those efficient japs!

ahenners · 13 May 2013 at 19:17

This is my daily wear. Thought it was decent value for an Auto with a swiss movement (think its the ETA 2824-2) and I like how the hands/numbers appear dark or light depending on how the light catches them. Probably going to buy an Auto Chrono next.

mrk · 13 May 2013 at 19:59

Seen this on watchuseek: http://forums.watchuseek.com/f62/any-pictures-nice-tissots-here-10367-7.html#post4939896

And found it on the Tissot site:

The blue looks different shades from black to blue in different light, with a blue leather strap it looks nice:

What do you guys think?

Gilly · 13 May 2013 at 20:02

Looks nice in the marketing image. Not too sure on the bottom image.

mrk · 13 May 2013 at 20:17

Yeah it looks like it's been someone's daily beater in the bottom pic

Here it is on video

Still getting the Tony Parker PRC200 but if I miss out on it then I think this will be 2nd choice. Maybe the black one though as the strap is nicer I think.

DanielMMS · 13 May 2013 at 21:06

Nice but I think I'd go for a Seastar Pro or this very similar and rather delightful beast

Damn. Why do I look at this thread (heads off to check wallet)

randomshenans · 14 May 2013 at 13:23

The Bolex!

Had the back off, and she's all lovely and Chinese. Got to have a punt

I think I'll give it to the Mrs as my wrists are too big for a 30mm jobbie!

mrk · 14 May 2013 at 20:09

DanielMMS said:
Nice but I think I'd go for a Seastar Pro or this very similar and rather delightful beast

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Damn. Why do I look at this thread (heads off to check wallet)

It's a bit of a beast though at 49mm :eek:

Aedus · 14 May 2013 at 20:57

I'm looking for a new watch for my birthday gift probably, I know probably not to anyone elses' taste, but I really like: Watch
Unsure about quality though since it's £30 on ebay and I know what they're like for crappy watches which fall apart in a few months

I want something either "unique" looking like: This, Even this, without the ridiculous price tag, or similar to the first I linked, anyone got any recommendations? I think my taste will vary massively to others in the thread, but just looking around in general for something (Not too expensive).

Monkeynut · 14 May 2013 at 21:05

Aedus said:
I'm looking for a new watch for my birthday gift probably, I know probably not to anyone elses' taste, but I really like: Watch
Unsure about quality though since it's £30 on ebay and I know what they're like for crappy watches which fall apart in a few months

I want something either "unique" looking like: This, Even this, without the ridiculous price tag, or similar to the first I linked, anyone got any recommendations? I think my taste will vary massively to others in the thread, but just looking around in general for something (Not too expensive).

I like the look of the first one but the quality will be questionable. Then again, my choice of watch was ridiculed so maybe I'm blind or something.

Skidder · 15 May 2013 at 08:34

Aedus said:
I'm looking for a new watch for my birthday gift probably, I know probably not to anyone elses' taste, but I really like: Watch
Unsure about quality though since it's £30 on ebay and I know what they're like for crappy watches which fall apart in a few months

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I really wouldn't bother with that, it will not last very long! Design is personal so no comment.

randomshenans · 15 May 2013 at 08:48

What's your budget?

I've found a new dude on instagram called thehairywrist and his collection is INSANE. So many nice watches, in the thousands. http://instagram.com/thehairywrist Mmmmmmm!

Just adjusted my bracelet. Need mini screwdrivers everywhere!

DanielMMS · 15 May 2013 at 08:59

Aedus said:
I'm looking for a new watch for my birthday gift probably, I know probably not to anyone elses' taste, but I really like: Watch
Unsure about quality though since it's £30 on ebay and I know what they're like for crappy watches which fall apart in a few months

Bear in mind that you can get the same watch on AliExpress direct from China for $29 (£19) including free shipping - which gives an indication of the quality. That said, last year I bought this watch for £2.50 for the sole purpose of accompanying a DoE expedition to Dartmoor thinking I would throw it away afterwards. It survived that. It also survived my son taking it on a similar thing to Dartmoor in March this year when the weather was atrocious - and it is still going strong. Admittedly, it took a month to arrive and the hand for one of the fake dials has fallen off but it keeps excellent time! So for a keepsake going cheap isn't great but you could still get a decent amount of use from it.

Aedus said:
I want something either "unique" looking like: This, Even this, without the ridiculous price tag, or similar to the first I linked, anyone got any recommendations? I think my taste will vary massively to others in the thread, but just looking around in general for something (Not too expensive).

Oh my. Unique is definitely the word! What kind of budget are you thinking of?

DanielMMS · 15 May 2013 at 09:08

randomshenans said:
I've found a new dude on instagram called thehairywrist and his collection is INSANE. So many nice watches, in the thousands. http://instagram.com/thehairywrist Mmmmmmm!

Wow. Quite a collection. Reminds me of my brother who seems to have a new watch every time I see him. 2 weeks ago it was a new Rolex Explorer II (I think), in March it was some ridiculously sized IWC thing, at Christmas a different IWC and so on. Let's just say his disposal income is a little different to mine... I'm out to dinner with him tonight so I wonder what he'll have on!

DanielMMS · 15 May 2013 at 09:30

mrk said:
It's a bit of a beast though at 49mm

42mm according to the Tissot site. Sorely tempted although what I actually want is one of these

I just can't justify the £900+ price tag. The quartz chrono is more sensibly priced but the layout of the subdials just doesn't do it for me!

Kanifee · 15 May 2013 at 09:31

mrk said:
It's a bit of a beast though at 49mm

Looks to be the same as mine, only with a blue face and white ring around the edge and mine is 43mm, checking on line if I'm correct the one with the white ring is 43mm as well, sits nice on my wrist.

She is a cracker!