What watch do you wear?

mrk · 24 Dec 2013 at 13:57

That's really nice Bear but for my tastes I'd say it was a bit too formal!

I guess I'm more a big fan of that workhorse look with straight edges and lines

RSR · 24 Dec 2013 at 14:02

Bear said:
Now this is my idea of a classic

I like that.

Fuzz · 24 Dec 2013 at 19:37

Went shopping for a Christmas present for my old dear....
Ended up purchasing this for myself.

(Google image for now as I've had to order the exact model I wanted as it wasn't in stock in the shop)

Oh, the old dear, yea... Perfume

mikeh501 · 24 Dec 2013 at 19:39

Is there a good place to find second hand watches? I'm talking about big brand Swiss watches.

Agent_Smith357 · 24 Dec 2013 at 19:45

SDK^ said:
It has way too many edge markings.

It's a classic.

Bear · 24 Dec 2013 at 20:14

mikeh501 said:
Is there a good place to find second hand watches? I'm talking about big brand Swiss watches.

watchfinder.co.uk, watches.co.uk and blowers.

HUNTER.P · 24 Dec 2013 at 20:27

Galaxy gear!

mrk · 24 Dec 2013 at 21:13

GTFO!

Fuzz did it come with that strap? Always liked the Seastar especially the bevelled bezel design.

SpeedFreak · 24 Dec 2013 at 21:55

Any recommendations on a ladies watch that looks nice, is not ridiculously big and won't depreciate heavily? Ladies Datejust seems a good shout but I'm not really familiar with the alternatives.

ironman · 24 Dec 2013 at 22:03

Bear said:
Now this is my idea of a classic

Nice to see some class back in this thread, above all the fake Rolex knock-offs etc.

Skyrunner · 24 Dec 2013 at 22:05

My current daily watch:

I've been travelling to a lot of less hospitable places lately so I've switched to something a tad more rugged. Love the new G-shock bracelet!

mrk · 24 Dec 2013 at 22:06

gurdas said:
Nice to see some class back in this thread, above all the fake Rolex knock-offs etc.

Oh here we go.

Janesy B · 24 Dec 2013 at 22:27

gurdas said:
Nice to see some class back in this thread, above all the fake Rolex knock-offs etc.

They're not knock offs... they're homages

ironman · 24 Dec 2013 at 22:32

Janesy B said:
They're not knock offs... they're homages

I see. So basically, charge 10 times the price of a knock off, call it a homage.....profit!

Janesy B · 24 Dec 2013 at 22:40

gurdas said:
I see. So basically, charge 10 times the price of a knock off, call it a homage.....profit!

The Submariner wasn't even the first watch to have that type of look, see the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms.

It's just a classic design and there's nothing wrong with wanting something that looks like it for less money, as long as it's a quality product.

Fuzz · 24 Dec 2013 at 22:41

mrk said:
GTFO!

Fuzz did it come with that strap? Always liked the Seastar especially the bevelled bezel design.

No it comes with a black rubber strap (typical divers gear)
I specced it with the stainless bracelet though.

http://support.tissot.ch/data/docs/Tissot-catalogue2013-2014.pdf
Page 43

fornowagain · 24 Dec 2013 at 22:50

mikeh501 said:
Is there a good place to find second hand watches? I'm talking about big brand Swiss watches.

Add http://www.chronomaster.co.uk/ for A1 condition Swiss.

Skyrunner said:
My current daily watch:

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I've been travelling to a lot of less hospitable places lately so I've switched to something a tad more rugged. Love the new G-shock bracelet!

I have the exact same black face one with the bracelet. Very stealth, love it.

Raymond Lin · 24 Dec 2013 at 22:53

That Tissot is HUGE !!!

I do like the look though but it is just a touch too big for my liking, both on the face and thickness.

mrk · 24 Dec 2013 at 22:54

They do it in two sizes, a 42mm also (in various styles)

Fuzz · 24 Dec 2013 at 23:03

I have mechanics hands and wrists so the 49mm should suit me. It is a beast, I'll give you that.

Bear in mind there is a different movement in the "standard" 1000..