What watch do you wear?

alexisonfire · 17 Oct 2013 at 19:05

Does anyone know where i can pick up a techne sparrowhawk II? They seem pretty damn hard to get hold of and i've been looking for a while!

Soundood · 17 Oct 2013 at 19:24

alexisonfire said:
Does anyone know where i can pick up a techne sparrowhawk II? They seem pretty damn hard to get hold of and i've been looking for a while!

one just went over at TZ-UK for £205 delivered, private sale forum for existing members though

Yas786 · 17 Oct 2013 at 19:26

Damn i really need to stop coming into this thread, already wanting one of those lum tec watches and now looking at a £500 casio g shock watch which i like the looks of.

Hmmm seeing as my bday is coming up, think ill drop a few hints to the missus about getting me either a lum tec or the casio g shock watch

alexisonfire · 17 Oct 2013 at 20:45

soundood said:
one just went over at TZ-UK for £205 delivered, private sale forum for existing members though

I'm not registered on one watch forum! I really need to get on some as i hear thats where all the bargains are to be found. Seiko prices are going up and up on ebay for example, especially the divers.

GodAtum · 17 Oct 2013 at 20:56

Patek Philippe by GodAtum, on Flickr

Dunks · 17 Oct 2013 at 21:11

Cosmic182 · 17 Oct 2013 at 21:18

C9 Harrison white dial with rose gold. Had it about a year now, love it. Day to day watch couldnt ask for better. Wanting another CW watch but atm I dont want to part with over half a grand

Robertnpmk · 18 Oct 2013 at 08:40

Nice watch mate.

WillyNelson · 18 Oct 2013 at 08:49

alexisonfire said:
Does anyone know where i can pick up a techne sparrowhawk II? They seem pretty damn hard to get hold of and i've been looking for a while!

You'll only find one through a private sale at the moment, until they re-release it. I think I bought the last one on the open market.

WillyNelson · 18 Oct 2013 at 08:51

Cosmic182 said:
C9 Harrison white dial with rose gold. Had it about a year now, love it. Day to day watch couldnt ask for better. Wanting another CW watch but atm I dont want to part with over half a grand

That is a nice watch.

Any change of a side on pic so we can see the case thickness?

Phate · 18 Oct 2013 at 08:53

Can anyone tell me the service intervals on an automatic watch?

Back of mind is telling me every 3 years but someone at work thinks its every 18 months?

Thanks!
Jake

Cyrus · 18 Oct 2013 at 08:54

Phate said:
Can anyone tell me the service intervals on an automatic watch?

Back of mind is telling me every 3 years but someone at work thinks its every 18 months?

Thanks!
Jake

neither, you get it serviced when it stops keeping acceptable time, my iwc portuguese has been with me over 5 years now and is still keeping great time

Skree · 18 Oct 2013 at 08:54

cheap sekonda chronograph.. but only when in smart mode. a nokia usually

Phate · 18 Oct 2013 at 09:13

Cyrus said:
neither, you get it serviced when it stops keeping acceptable time, my iwc portuguese has been with me over 5 years now and is still keeping great time

Sweet! Thanks!

Cosmic182 · 18 Oct 2013 at 09:14

WillyNelson said:
That is a nice watch. Any change of a side on pic so we can see the case thickness?

Thanks

Sorry I didn't post one in the first place

Quite a decent thickness, even thicker would have been lovely! But still nice. Bought a nice new replacement strap the other day for £40 so not bad price for the same replacement straps either.

WillyNelson · 18 Oct 2013 at 10:03

Cosmic182 said:
Thanks Sorry I didn't post one in the first place

Quite a decent thickness, even thicker would have been lovely! But still nice. Bought a nice new replacement strap the other day for £40 so not bad price for the same replacement straps either.

Thanks, that's perfect

That's nicely in proportion and the caseback isn't too chunky. Hmmm, birthday tomorrow & temptation...

...though I already have 2 'dress' watches and I don't often wear one of them.

theNude · 18 Oct 2013 at 10:51

Howdy,

I fancy a watch, I lost my other one on a shooting trip and detest having to remove my phone from my pocket to look at the time. My gf said she will buy me one for Christmas.

So far, I like the following:

Techne Sparrowhawk original with cowhide strap

http://technewatches.biz/product.php?id_product=64

Citizen ecodrive

http://www.thewatchhut.co.uk/Citizen-Perpetual-Calendar-Watch-BL5250+02.html

Ancon Sea shadow

http://www.watchobsession.co.uk/Ancon-Watches/Ancon-Sea-Shadow-SEA004-Watch-PVD-Case-Black-Dial

Ideally under 300 pounds. but I can always top it up. I know not much about watches other than the styles I like.

Water proof is ideal as I do like to free dive (although not too much oppertunity now back in England

)

Thanks

dude

Phate · 18 Oct 2013 at 10:53

I personally like the Cowhide Techne one from that lot, but thats personal preference.

theNude · 18 Oct 2013 at 10:59

I've never heard of the brand before? Are they reliable I'd rather not something made in china that will break in 6 months. I want a watch to last a number of years.

thanks

dude