What watch do you wear?

[randomshenans]

Also, anyone seen these: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/544218876/the-golden-age-dive-watch-a-new-era-for-affordable

 

[covenantuk]

Also, anyone seen these: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/544218876/the-golden-age-dive-watch-a-new-era-for-affordable

Might just be me, but for a project with a $180k goal, that's one of the most amateur Kickstarter presentations I've ever seen. No way they're getting my $589CAD of my money.

 

[Derek W]

That is amazing

The one with the 'tactics' on it is better

 

[v_man]

Hey Guys, brother is getting married, was original planning on getting him an expensive gift but the last few months have been tough on my bank and I have around £300 to spend. I know his a huge watch fan but most of the watches he has had thus far have been slightly cheap and meh. His into a big manly metal watch any recommendation. Could go over budget if its worth it.

Been reading through this thread and thinking maybe a Citizen Men's Eco-Drive.

Have you looked at Hamilton? As you're in London, I'd strongly suggest you visit Hour Passion, a Swatch group dealer located opposite Selfrides on Bond St. They've got a lot on display around your budget and the staff are great.

 

[Voxination]

Robbie - M&S clearly share your love of NATOs

 

[daz]

Also, anyone seen these: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/544218876/the-golden-age-dive-watch-a-new-era-for-affordable

To me that is the antithesis of what kickstarter should be about. Kickstarter should be about supporting innovative ideas and businesses - not what is essentially an order form for a fairly standard dive watch.

 

[v_man]

It doesn't, trust me. It is massive!

Ok, so the hublot was pretty nasty on the wrist. It felt nothing more than a fashion watch and looking at other people in store confirmed this for me.

I also tried on the deepsea - it's not the case size that's large, it's the sheer weight of the thing. It makes me think it would be difficult to wear everyday, plus it didn't sit as well as the explorer 2.

 

[Fallen god]

Seiko monster or something similar. Got to be mechanical for a watch buff.

Plenty of change from £300 too.

Thanks for the suggestion, any thoughts on the 2nd gen monster. I think it looks really nice but again I'm well out off my depths here xD.

 

[mrk]

Robbie - M&S clearly share your love of NATOs

Hah! The Nylon looks like the type that will fray and go limp after 2 days

 

[Fallen god]

Have you looked at Hamilton? As you're in London, I'd strongly suggest you visit Hour Passion, a Swatch group dealer located opposite Selfrides on Bond St. They've got a lot on display around your budget and the staff are great.

Thanks I will take a look, don't work too far from there so could actual pop around sometime during lunch.

 

[Skull]

Although having followed your link looking for something innovative I did just buy this

 

[beh]

Although having followed your link looking for something innovative I did just buy this

It's not bad looking but how is it innovative?

Australian company, Japanese movement, probably made in China, with a name "evolved from title of Earl, from the Anglo-Saxon period of British and European history".

 

[covenantuk]

None of these "innovative" watchmakers on Kickstarter are innovative at all. Except maybe in their case/face design, though that's debatable.

There is one minimalist one I like and he's also not got pretensions, just a good quality Swiss quartz movement in a really nicely designed case for under £100, deserves to get a launch imo.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/48095367/astoncain-the-most-beautiful-minimalist-watch-ever

 

[daz]

These guys need loans and an ecommerce website not a kickstarter though.

 

[SDK^]

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/48095367/astoncain-the-most-beautiful-minimalist-watch-ever

Why do people feel the need to copy Apple and spout twiddle in their product videos.

"This watch has superior functionality" - What ?!?!
It just tells you the time, it's not superior in any way.

 

[Adam]

I really like that watch, I'd considering buying one at £65 if someone was brave enough to order 10

 

[beh]

There is one minimalist one I like and he's also not got pretensions...

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/48095367/astoncain-the-most-beautiful-minimalist-watch-ever

The Most Beautiful Minimalist Watch EVER!

Hmm?

This project began with my own frustration in finding a beautiful minimalist watch...

They can't have looked very hard, plenty of options at all price points.

 

[nitram100]

wrong thread

 

[antc]

I know there are some Seiko fans here, so I thought you'd be interested in the massdrop:
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/seiko-...nnouncement 2014-12-22 unpers&mode=guest_open

Anyone any thoughts on this? Would you?

Also, been looking at Steinhart watches that people have been mentioning to, what are peoples thoughts on these?

 

[Janesy B]

Anyone any thoughts on this? Would you?

Also, been looking at Steinhart watches that people have been mentioning to, what are peoples thoughts on these?

I would, price isn't fantastically low, as it was on creation watches' site for £125 but it has sold out. I have a Seiko 5 and Orange Monster and love them both. This has the newer hacking movement too.

Steinhart are good, I like their GMT divers. The one I like isn't due back in stock until june next year though