What watch do you wear?

[Youstolemyname]

So are these Christopher Ward ones worth the money? I want something a bit discrete without dropping a few grand on a watch. Got two vintage Omegas but want to keep those for 'best'.

Just feel a bit begrudging to part with 4-500 on a quartz movement....

Been looking at the Mondaine swiss ones and they just don't look right on me; too big for the strap almost. As do the Skagen ones...

 

[=XDC=FluphyBunny]

My daily watch a £30 Ben Sherman R861 I like it, nice and simple time and date.

My lottery win watch would be a A. Lange & Sohne Double Split 404.032, or a Datograph Perpetual 410.425. Watch porn at its finest

 

[Janesy B]

So are these Christopher Ward ones worth the money? I want something a bit discrete without dropping a few grand on a watch. Got two vintage Omegas but want to keep those for 'best'.

Just feel a bit begrudging to part with 4-500 on a quartz movement....

Been looking at the Mondaine swiss ones and they just don't look right on me; too big for the strap almost. As do the Skagen ones...

I got my Christopher Ward C7 for £200 in a sale, it's nice and gets a few comments but spending more than that on a quartz watch would make me cry a little.

 

[Youstolemyname]

I got my Christopher Ward C7 for £200 in a sale, it's nice and gets a few comments but spending more than that on a quartz watch would make me cry a little.

Exactly. Their new limited edition Chrono is lovely looking but a daft price for a quartz thing.

Might just grab another vintage Omega off the 'bay. Good prices to be had on those...

 

[djcj]

I'd be sure to take a good look at steinhart watches too.

Microbrand list here: http://forums.watchuseek.com/f74/list-micro-brands-759123.html


I'm itching for a new watch myself. Currently trying to decide between a Longines Hydroconquest, Christopher Ward Makaira or a Christopher Ward C9 Big Day Date

Finally made my mind up. Ordered a Christopher Ward Makaira today. Will post pics once received

 

[lmfy2k]

been looking for a Sub homage and done loads of reading and looks like the Steinhart Ocean 1 is best bang for buck

anyone know of any others?

 

[lakitu]

Working on this today, very nice Panerai with 3 barrels and 8 day power reserve!

 

[LOAM]

I'm really close to hitting the button on a Hamilton Jazzmaster, which has been on my radar for god knows how long (the same as Phate's in this thread, and I totally blame him for this). Should I be looking anywhere online for this to save some pennies? or is it not worth the risk / hassle ?

Love Loam xx

 

[Rotty]

Working on this today, very nice Panerai with 3 barrels and 8 day power reserve!

nice, though I do prefer the more basic Panerais

 

[Richdog]

I'm really close to hitting the button on a Hamilton Jazzmaster, which has been on my radar for god knows how long (the same as Phate's in this thread, and I totally blame him for this). Should I be looking anywhere online for this to save some pennies? or is it not worth the risk / hassle ?

Love Loam xx

Jazzmaster Chrono is a seriously sexy watch.

 

[djcj]

Here is the new purchase:

Makaira_1 by Colin.Jackson3, on Flickr

My very small starter collection really needs a nice dress watch, i'm thinking white dial with a brown leather strap. Either a Tissot Visodate or a Christopher Ward C9 big day date when funds allow!

Watch_Collection by Colin.Jackson3, on Flickr

 

[Malt_Vinegar]

Today I mainly re-lumed a few hands, and attempted to do the dials on an old scrapper I bought for practice. It seems its not too difficult, but I expect I am not all that neat yet, more work to do yet!
Will get some pics up when I am happy with the finish..

 

[Bane]

Any advice on removing links from Z expander on a TimeX T2N310ZB?

Bracelet inner surface.

Bend supports either side of hole (circled in red), so bulbous connection can exit hole? But got to be an easier and potentially less destructive way.

 

[panthro]

Chaps - I am after a Patek Philippe Calatrava 5196R. Happy to travel to Europe / States to get the best price.

Reccomendations please

Buy it second hand if you want the best price. Not sure why you'd want to fly to Europe/USA either, the price difference is negligible once you factor in the flights and hotels.

 

[randomshenans]

chrono24.co.uk?

 

[Cosimo]

Chaps - I am after a Patek Philippe Calatrava 5196R. Happy to travel to Europe / States to get the best price.

Reccomendations please

One going here:

http://www.watches.co.uk/watch/15835s/patek-philippe-calatrava-rose-gold-5196r/

 

[balky12]

Might pull the trigger for this watch - http://www.hillierjewellers.co.uk/w...-p2398/s3998?gclid=CPLKxP7G5cACFc7HtAodwgUARA

http://www.thewatchhut.co.uk/Tissot-Gents-T-Sport-Chronograph-Strap-Watch-T055.417.16.057.00.html

I'm also a fan of the black and yellow Tissot's, I've got the PRS 516.

I have a tissot. Great watch for the price. Highly recommend.

 

[IvanDobskey]

One going here:

http://www.watches.co.uk/watch/15835s/patek-philippe-calatrava-rose-gold-5196r/

12k for a watch

That's more than a lot of people would pay for a car!

 

[IvanDobskey]

I bought this recently:

Very pleased with it

 

[Robzere31]

I picked up a Pulsar PT3 on a spur of the moment purchase last week while on holiday.
Reduced from £160 to £80, so I thought it rude not to.