What watch do you wear?

DanielMMS · 11 Dec 2013 at 14:13

Rotty said:
why is a thin watch good?

oh and it looks crap too

There is a certain sophistication and subtlety about a thin watch. And then there is the technical side of making something such as that. All of my watches (except my first fairly decent watch by Michel Herbelin) are bulky so the contrast would be interesting. Especially in comparison to the PAM 332 I am trying to find at the moment!

But, yes, this particular one does look god awful.

SlyReaper · 11 Dec 2013 at 14:16

I love the look of that thing, but I suppose I can see why some people might not like it.

haz_pro · 11 Dec 2013 at 14:32

birdysaver said:
Picked up this recenty - cheap automatic. Thought the leather strap looked hideous in the online pictures but has somewhat grown on me in person

What is this called and where did you buy it please?

Skunkworks · 11 Dec 2013 at 14:33

Rotty said:
why is a thin watch good?

The cuffs on my jacket are a little tight, and can be a struggle to get over my Scuba Fin. But, on the other hand, I can stove someones skull in with my watch. Swings and roundabouts.

DanielMMS · 11 Dec 2013 at 14:47

haz_pro said:
What is this called and where did you buy it please?

Looks like an Orient DB08004B. Available from Creation Watches for c. £85.

mrk · 11 Dec 2013 at 14:48

Rotty said:
why is a thin watch good?

oh and it looks crap too

I think it looks nice in form but the dial design and colours make it look like any number of cheap China skeleton style watches you get on eBay which isn't a good thing.

A nice thick watch stands out as well and looks good on the wrist

Cosimo · 11 Dec 2013 at 14:58

Raymond Lin said:
I don't like it THAT much lol

Changed your mind when you saw the price.

Rotty · 11 Dec 2013 at 15:38

DanielMMS said:
There is a certain sophistication and subtlety about a thin watch. .

in which case make it look classy like the Patek Ultrathin

Raymond Lin · 11 Dec 2013 at 15:53

Cosimo said:
Changed your mind when you saw the price.

Given that a decent stainless steel, ETA movement can be had for around £500.

Then give credit for the added value of white gold, thinnest mechanical, so my limit would be £2,000.

I honestly pay no attention to the name attached to it. Does it show?

DanielMMS · 11 Dec 2013 at 15:58

Rotty said:
in which case make it look classy like the Patek Ultrathin

But they are around 0.2mm thicker - which is far too much

Richdog · 11 Dec 2013 at 16:07

Rotty said:
why is a thin watch good?

oh and it looks crap too

Ditto on this... a mens watch should have some substance, enough so that it has a bit of chunk and yet fits under a shirt cuff.

Rotty · 11 Dec 2013 at 16:54

Richdog said:
Ditto on this... a mens watch should have some substance, enough so that it has a bit of chunk and yet fits under a shirt cuff.

most shirt cuffs have 2 buttons to allow different fastenings

alx · 11 Dec 2013 at 20:41

Hey guys, I'm looking for some advice on leather watch straps.

I want to get a black lather strap (ideally with white stitching and curved, but the latter doesn't matter too much) for this Orient watch (see here and here)

I'm considering a Hirsch strap, but are they worth the ~$60-70 vs a £10-20 one?

Malt_Vinegar · 11 Dec 2013 at 21:20

I love my hirsch, and its only one of the 30quid ones.

Picked this up on eBay for under a tenner. Liked the look of it!

gettothechopper · 11 Dec 2013 at 21:33

got a steveostrap (desert para) for my karki seiko 5

Hatter The Mad · 17 Dec 2013 at 11:36

I've just ordered a Uniform Wares 203:

Thought it was about time I added a Scandi-esque piece (British made, though) that Dieter Rams would be proud of.

I thought I'd be allergic to this style watch, but tried it on and surprised myself - looks awesome.

ETAF05 movement.

mrk · 17 Dec 2013 at 11:40

How much?

Looks very similar to the Xetum Ahoi I was looking at a while back but even that had standard ETA movement yet cost lower 4 figures which I couldn't understand.

I like the design, functional, simple and elegant all at the same time.

Edit*
Wow, those are pretty amazing prices having just Googled and seen their site.

Hatter The Mad · 17 Dec 2013 at 16:57

mrk said:
How much?

Looks very similar to the Xetum Ahoi I was looking at a while back but even that had standard ETA movement yet cost lower 4 figures which I couldn't understand.

I like the design, functional, simple and elegant all at the same time.

Edit*
Wow, those are pretty amazing prices having just Googled and seen their site.

I think RRP for this (the 203 model) is £280, but I got it from Harvey Nicks on an American Express offer for £250.

The highest end model with chronograph is £580, goes all the way down to £180 with some lesser movement and materials I think.

But you're right, it's beautiful, solidly built (surprisingly heavy and solid), lovely calves leather straps (looks plastic on the website) and made in the UK which is nice and nostalgic. Definitely recommend viewing in the flesh, I find those pics on the website make it look a bit artificial and cheap.

2StepSteve · 17 Dec 2013 at 19:50

Recently I came back from holiday and was pretty annoyed that I didn't have a watch that can be treated rough.

G-Shock to the rescue!

AW-591MS-1AER

GW-M5610-1ER WaveCeptor

Absolutely love this, classic design, solar powered + radio controlled.

I think I sense a new collection forming!

smokedog · 17 Dec 2013 at 20:13

Nice start to your G-Shock collection. I've added another to my collection too.