What watch do you wear?

Guest2 · 2 Aug 2013 at 20:53

Walter Sobchak said:
What if it gets flagged as stolen when you try to get it serviced a few years down the line?

Id check all serials and the place of contact as soon as it arrived

The new thread title scrambles my brain!

Hyburnate · 2 Aug 2013 at 21:06

Okay, advice!

http://www.skagen.com/en_US/shop/me...ategoryId=&N=0&pn=c&rec=1&imagePath=233XXLSLB

This one for formal (already have, have had for 3 years)

Now what do yous think of this, for day to day use?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Vantasy-Sta...atic-Mechanical/dp/B00CBQNVS4/ref=pd_sim_sg_3

mrk · 2 Aug 2013 at 21:42

That's not really flying with me!

I also don't give it very long before the movement fails at that price and/or the casing fades/looks like poo from weathering since it's just basic polished steel. - Maybe even just a top coat polish since it says it's part alloy.

The window will also scratch easily since it's standard glass, not even mineral glass.

I'd buy one to open up and see how things tick but that's about it

Hyburnate · 2 Aug 2013 at 21:46

Recommendations?

Pref. around that price as I'm not made of money, honestly even if it lasts a few months, at that price, I'd have no problem buying another...

mrk · 2 Aug 2013 at 21:52

If you can stretch to up to around £50 then a Seiko 5 makes perfect sense.

Otherwise

easyrider said:

Malt_Vinegar · 2 Aug 2013 at 21:54

The one I purchased costs £14.98

See above. Will let you guys know how long it lasts

Hyburnate · 2 Aug 2013 at 22:04

Malt_Vinegar said:
The one I purchased costs £14.98

See above. Will let you guys know how long it lasts

That's what lead me to it

Cosimo · 3 Aug 2013 at 07:25

KIA said:
Dat title.

Sums up the current state of this thread rather nicely.

mrk · 5 Aug 2013 at 00:10

Board (as per thread title

), night shots!

Malt_Vinegar · 5 Aug 2013 at 00:26

Looks nice!

I found this in my garage, not used it for years, so changed the batteries, and it worked

gobbo · 6 Aug 2013 at 11:57

After years of not having a watch, I've just ordered my third!

Currently have a Mondaine day/date and a Citizen World Chronograph, and just clicked buy for a C Ward C11 MSL Blank Manta!

Soundood · 6 Aug 2013 at 12:20

two additions this morning, just two very cool watches IMHO,

Prophet · 6 Aug 2013 at 13:04

I really love the Sub but think the strap is too thin. It's the only thing stopping me from getting one so I've been looking at other options.

Soundood · 6 Aug 2013 at 14:58

Prophet said:
I really love the Sub but think the strap is too thin. It's the only thing stopping me from getting one so I've been looking at other options.

I was the same, have you tried it on?

mrk · 6 Aug 2013 at 15:00

19mm bracelet on that Sub no? It felt a bit thinner than my Hydro's bracelet when I tried one on last. It tapered down to a smaller width whereas this one remains the same from lug to clasp.

Cosimo · 6 Aug 2013 at 15:03

soundood said:
two additions this morning, just two very cool watches IMHO,

Not seen that Speedmaster before. How old?

Soundood · 6 Aug 2013 at 19:18

Cosimo said:
Not seen that Speedmaster before. How old?

its the Speedmaster MKII from 1968/9, and ran alongside the 'Moonwatch',

later there was the MKIV and MK4.5,

stunning watch in the flesh, and also my birthyear watch

mrk said:
19mm bracelet on that Sub no? It felt a bit thinner than my Hydro's bracelet when I tried one on last. It tapered down to a smaller width whereas this one remains the same from lug to clasp.

you know I don't know mrk, I need to measure, but it seems in proportion, and reminds me of earlier late 60', early 70's Rolex proportions

Cyrus · 7 Aug 2013 at 04:14

mrk said:
19mm bracelet on that Sub no? It felt a bit thinner than my Hydro's bracelet when I tried one on last. It tapered down to a smaller width whereas this one remains the same from lug to clasp.

Sub c bracelet is 20mm at the lugs, it is also one of the most comfortable and adjustable bracelets that I have worn

mrk · 7 Aug 2013 at 08:26

That may be the case but the Sub I was checking out belonged to a member here and we both agreed it didn't feel as nice by comparison given the cost difference between the two.

No doubt someone will always disagree but that's the way it is.
Not that it matters now since I wear a leather strap on mine

Soundood · 7 Aug 2013 at 09:46

Cyrus said:
Sub c bracelet is 20mm at the lugs, it is also one of the most comfortable and adjustable bracelets that I have worn

I totally agree with this, the glidelock system is fantastic, I adjust mine every time I put it on, as it is on full 'stretch' when I put it in the box/safe.

oddly it feels almost retro, I suppose taking its cues from earlier models