What watch do you wear?

mrk · 22 Jul 2014 at 14:53

So... 2 free Nato straps. Any takers? One is silver, never used. The other is navy and used a few times before my watch went away for 5 months. They're 20mm in size and are made by Timefactors so decent quality!

Cosimo · 22 Jul 2014 at 15:08

JKD said:
Just bought this one. A lot more sombre than my LV sub. Much prefer this one:

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Nice. :)

covenantuk · 22 Jul 2014 at 16:11

Eliot said:
Solution to you problem is a Seadweller 4000 (2014) then

Yeh, a no date Sub or Sea Dweller are the only options I like. SD is too rich for me

Voxination · 22 Jul 2014 at 17:54

mrk said:
So... 2 free Nato straps. Any takers? One is silver, never used. The other is navy and used a few times before my watch went away for 5 months. They're 20mm in size and are made by Timefactors so decent quality!

Very tempted by the navy one... Only problem is the watch is 22mm, do you think it would look odd?

Happy to PayPal you some cash for postage/buy you a drink next time you're my way

Nix · 22 Jul 2014 at 18:05

You can get away with 20mm but it will look much, much better with 22mm.

mrk · 22 Jul 2014 at 18:15

Voxination said:
Very tempted by the navy one... Only problem is the watch is 22mm, do you think it would look odd?

Happy to PayPal you some cash for postage/buy you a drink next time you're my way

Nothing is expected in return with my free giveaways

If your address is still the same then I'll bung it in the mail tomorrow.

if it turns out 20mm is too small for your watch then you can pass it on to someone else I guess

Also, who likes lume shots?

JayMax · 22 Jul 2014 at 18:30

Since Rolex Subs are the current topic, here's my poor mans version with a ceramic bezel that I got a few weeks ago. £325 - I'm pleased with the price

Voxination · 22 Jul 2014 at 18:42

Nix said:
You can get away with 20mm but it will look much, much better with 22mm.

I'll give it a try, worst case I just pass it on

mrk said:
Nothing is expected in return with my free giveaways

If your address is still the same then I'll bung it in the mail tomorrow.

if it turns out 20mm is too small for your watch then you can pass it on to someone else I guess

Also, who likes lume shots?

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What a gent! I'll somehow get you back next time I see you though :p

That is a nice lume, how long does it last for? The one on my Seiko is nice and pronounced, but doesn't last a useful amount of time sadly.

mrk · 22 Jul 2014 at 18:56

It is superluminova BGW9 and quite heavy layered so lasts a few hours, even after then the ambient glow is nicely visible in the dark. In night-time conditions because of how minimal the dial is it seems to be very easy to read with or without lume I guess.

The lume on my HydroConquest was for all intents and purposes rather rubbish, a charged up dial will glow for...minutes before fading after about 30 minutes and not being that useful in the dark lol. It's the single complaint that comes up on all threads about it on forums and was why I sent mine off to be lumed with blue NoctiLumina.

alexisonfire · 22 Jul 2014 at 19:00

JayMax said:
Since Rolex Subs are the current topic, here's my poor mans version with a ceramic bezel that I got a few weeks ago. £325 - I'm pleased with the price

Where did you get the ceramic bezel from?! Steinhart told me theres does not fit the ocean 1's :confused:

Voxination · 22 Jul 2014 at 19:01

That actually sounds quite useful for a change, mind me asking how much it cost to be lumed?

Oh, and my address is the same one it's always been, postcode ends in 9AR

(send me a text if the one you have is different lol)

mrk · 22 Jul 2014 at 19:13

Voxination said:
That actually sounds quite useful for a change, mind me asking how much it cost to be lumed?

I know Raymond will likely be in shortly to go "WAT!!!!" but... £137 + £45 insured FedEx shipping. Other watches will be cheaper he said. My dial has quite big lume areas and all lumed areas are surrounded by chrome borders so requires more labour time.

JayMax · 22 Jul 2014 at 19:23

alexisonfire said:
Where did you get the ceramic bezel from?! Steinhart told me theres does not fit the ocean 1's

Direct from Steinhart - it's an add on option at the bottom of the Ocean One page. Ocean 1 GMT doesn't have the option though. They were out of stock for a few weeks but were back in stock early July.

Unicorn · 22 Jul 2014 at 19:33

Poor mans watch i guess compared to many here :O

But heres my Rotary Black Ocean

Impressed with it tbh, was a 21st birthday present i chose

nam · 22 Jul 2014 at 20:09

So how many here have brought a new Submariner, or have most gone to a specialist such as http://watchfinder.co.uk/Rolex/Submariner/Watches

magicoi · 22 Jul 2014 at 21:07

This is my second post in this thread, there's some lovely watches on display

I have several watches which have all run out of battery several years ago and which are certainly nothing special so myt wrist has been bare. I've been hankering to get a new watch or two for a while. Anyway, I spied this...

So, yeah, its a Parnis, arrived this morning from HK. Must say its a lovely looking watch to my eye, excuse the phone camera pic, strap is actually better quality leather then I was expecting. Im pleased that its not too big on my wrist as they are a little slim. Ive already got a roving eye for my next new watch. Anyone fancy other pics or better IQ let me know and ill take some

Malevolence · 23 Jul 2014 at 17:25

Just got back from picking up a new watch. A Timex Expedition, the T49928 with Compass (with declination), Hydration alarm and a shedload of other features. Not my picture as I'm not in range of a camera at the moment, but it's the same watch.

So much chunky goodness for way less than a similarly specced G-Shock.

Voxination · 23 Jul 2014 at 18:03

mrk said:
I know Raymond will likely be in shortly to go "WAT!!!!" but... £137 + £45 insured FedEx shipping. Other watches will be cheaper he said. My dial has quite big lume areas and all lumed areas are surrounded by chrome borders so requires more labour time.

That's quite a lot, but there's no arguing the result isn't worth it.

nam said:
So how many here have brought a new Submariner, or have most gone to a specialist such as http://watchfinder.co.uk/Rolex/Submariner/Watches

Debated watchfinder, but kind of wanted a new one so have jumped on the waiting list at Mappin and Webb. Plus, Mappin & Webb offer 0% financing over 2 (sometimes 3) years and also have a shop very close to the port in Guernsey

Raymond Lin · 23 Jul 2014 at 18:34

Lol, I must've missed that posts.

Don't really care if it's £137....I'm in no position to comment how to spend your money when I'm drawn to this stupid boutique pedalboard that costs $700...before tax and vat!

nam · 25 Jul 2014 at 10:46

Voxination said:
That's quite a lot, but there's no arguing the result isn't worth it.

Debated watchfinder, but kind of wanted a new one so have jumped on the waiting list at Mappin and Webb. Plus, Mappin & Webb offer 0% financing over 2 (sometimes 3) years and also have a shop very close to the port in Guernsey

how much are you looking at 10k ? as the watchfinders average price around 5k, i do personally like the GMT Master II http://www.watchfinder.co.uk/Mens-Watches?fl_brand_ss=Rolex&sort=dateofentry%20desc&fl_series_ss=GMT+Master+II

What watch do you wear?

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