What watch do you wear?

gitbags · 20 Aug 2015 at 00:35

Moeks said:
Got myself a Borealis Scorpionfish the other day. Tis very nice.

Photos when you can please.

I've got the seahawk in black, if the scorpionfish is as good as that its a lot of watch for not a lot of cash.

fish_dan · 20 Aug 2015 at 00:50

Tiger electronic watch.

2StepSteve · 21 Aug 2015 at 18:41

Finally cracked and bought a Cocktail Time. It's been on my want-to-own list for a while.

Stunning dial, absolutely love it. The ultimate dress watch, it looks incredible worn with a suit, there is no dressing it down.

Was held at customs for 4 days so I knew a customs bill was coming my way. Got stung big time, £65. Gah!

Janesy B · 21 Aug 2015 at 20:21

I always end up staring at mine if I wear it, really stunning watch. Did you get it from massdrop? I got a brown Hirsch strap for it, dresses down okay

My SARB033 came yesterday, the size is perfect.

2StepSteve · 22 Aug 2015 at 01:32

I choose to not get it from Massdrop and got it from Seiyajapan instead, was marked as a gift but customs didn't see it that way.

I'd not use Seiyajapan again, purely because they ship via EMS which in turn ends up shipping with Parcel Force, results in a slow experience to go through the UK customs process. DHL and Fedex handle the customs themselves, they ship the package first and send a customs invoice later if required.

I wouldn't wear the Cocktail Time causally, but each to their own

The SARB033 looks very nice.

NotAGolf · 22 Aug 2015 at 08:25

Disappointing to see some negative comments towards Chris Ward watches. I was looking at getting one based on the positive reviews I've seen on here!

I like the style of the C3 Malvern Chronograph MK II with the silver face and brown strap. Anyone know of any similar watches? Must be same price or less as that is top end of my budget.

Voxination · 22 Aug 2015 at 08:45

2StepSteve said:
Finally cracked and bought a Cocktail Time. It's been on my want-to-own list for a while.

Really like that, classy

Thorien · 22 Aug 2015 at 09:37

Wearing this one today:

Scuzi · 22 Aug 2015 at 10:12

Wife got me another Strela:

Quite happy with it. Poljot 3133 movement and 42mm case which makes it slightly bigger than my other.

Janesy B · 22 Aug 2015 at 11:36

mpledge52 said:
Disappointing to see some negative comments towards Chris Ward watches. I was looking at getting one based on the positive reviews I've seen on here!

I like the style of the C3 Malvern Chronograph MK II with the silver face and brown strap. Anyone know of any similar watches? Must be same price or less as that is top end of my budget.

By all means buy one, £250 isn't bad for a quartz chrono that's decent quality. It's some of the other ranges that are getting too pricey. I'd just advise that you wait for a sale, because they're frequent.

I paid £207 for my C7 Rapide in 2011, sold it on ebay 4 years on and it went for £223!

hughtrimble · 22 Aug 2015 at 13:30

2StepSteve said:
I choose to not get it from Massdrop and got it from Seiyajapan instead, was marked as a gift but customs didn't see it that way.

I'd not use Seiyajapan again, purely because they ship via EMS which in turn ends up shipping with Parcel Force, results in a slow experience to go through the UK customs process. DHL and Fedex handle the customs themselves, they ship the package first and send a customs invoice later if required.

I wouldn't wear the Cocktail Time causally, but each to their own

The SARB033 looks very nice.

Marked as a gift still draws VAT and handling fees, just at a different threshold for different items. It's also shaky territory, as you as the importer are legally responsible for the customs declaration.

Amleto · 22 Aug 2015 at 14:06

Janesy B said:
By all means buy one, £250 isn't bad for a quartz chrono that's decent quality. It's some of the other ranges that are getting too pricey. I'd just advise that you wait for a sale, because they're frequent.

I paid £207 for my C7 Rapide in 2011, sold it on ebay 4 years on and it went for £223!

Definitely this. I got a trident GMT from a sale. Paid < £400 (years ago). Now looking at £800+ for the equivalent with ceramic bezel as the only added value.

glenimp617 · 22 Aug 2015 at 14:24

BusError said:
Agreed! one of the best chrono I've seen actually -- very understated

Thanks guys,

I've started wearing it to work now. Very pleased with it.
Took a while deciding on the model but think it looks quite smart.

NotAGolf · 22 Aug 2015 at 16:07

Janesy B said:
By all means buy one, £250 isn't bad for a quartz chrono that's decent quality. It's some of the other ranges that are getting too pricey. I'd just advise that you wait for a sale, because they're frequent.

I paid £207 for my C7 Rapide in 2011, sold it on ebay 4 years on and it went for £223!

Many thanks for putting my mind at ease! How often are the sales? The reason I ask is that 1) I'm impatient, and 2) I saw that it used to retail for £215 so it's gone up in the past so I don't want it to go up again!

dowie · 22 Aug 2015 at 16:10

I thin the negative comments are more re: the price than quality etc..

most people are happy with their watches from them - tis just that only a few years ago they were sold at a much lower price

Sagalout · 22 Aug 2015 at 18:02

I've just added another vintage watch to my collection, a 1961 Rolex Oyster Perpetual.

1961 Rolex Oyster Perpetual by Dave Wrightson, on Flickr

Still a small collection, and quite eclectic now!

1961 Rolex Oyster Perpetual
1962 Omega 30mm
2008 Tissot MotoGP edition
2014 Locman Stealth Titanium

Watches by Dave Wrightson, on Flickr

I think the Omega is still my favourite - there's something nice about the ritual of winding it up!

NoobCannon · 22 Aug 2015 at 18:56

Those other watches dont belong in the same box as those classics. Really nice omega and rolex.

BusError · 22 Aug 2015 at 20:04

Lovely, but aren't they expensive a bit?

Oh, and where to you buy these?

Scuzi said:
Wife got me another Strela:

Quite happy with it. Poljot 3133 movement and 42mm case which makes it slightly bigger than my other.

Scuzi · 22 Aug 2015 at 20:25

BusError said:
Lovely, but aren't they expensive a bit?

Oh, and where to you buy these?

Quite a reasonable price IMO considering the movement and design. It came from http://www.strela-watch.de

Customer service was excellent.

Janesy B · 22 Aug 2015 at 22:31

mpledge52 said:
Many thanks for putting my mind at ease! How often are the sales? The reason I ask is that 1) I'm impatient, and 2) I saw that it used to retail for £215 so it's gone up in the past so I don't want it to go up again!

Normally around June/July and at Christmas/New Year.

What watch do you wear?

Gangster

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