What watch do you wear?

smokedog · 25 Aug 2015 at 22:03

Mikeyboy said:
Having worn my Speedmaster daily for the last 5 months, winding it every morning before I put it on is now second nature.

The display back, although nice to look at a couple of times is a bit of a waste of time. The watch should be on your wrist!

The watch has 48 hours power reserve, so you don't have to wind it everyday. I wind mine when I'm I bored, thinking and waiting for something.

The crystal back is nice, but when do you ever look at the back of the watch?

Janesy B · 25 Aug 2015 at 22:15

iaind said:
I like the look of them personally but he doesn't want any smaller dials on the face.. I did find a picture of a Quartz speedmaster without that but can't find an automatic without them

Seamaster not speedmaster! Speedmaster will always have subdials as it's a chronograph.

Mikeyboy · 25 Aug 2015 at 22:16

smokedog said:
The watch has 48 hours power reserve, so you don't have to wind it everyday. I wind mine when I'm I bored, thinking and waiting for something.

True, habit I guess. It never needs a full wind, just a top up.

Not sure how true it is, but I've heard it's better for a watch to always be at least half wound. Who knows.

Van Diemen · 25 Aug 2015 at 22:26

iaind said:
Are "spec me" threads allowed on here?

Friend is after a "watch for life" - something that he can pass down to his daughter etc. He wants a simple elegant watch, hates dive watches and chunky hands - so a simple case and elegant hands. Nothing blingy or chunky

Then trouble is that he wants it to stand up to a lot of abuse, he does a lot of kayaking and other things - so something that'll survive a bash and plenty of muddy water.

£1000-£2000 - any ideas?

Mid/unisex size Omega Planet Ocean ,Seamaster or even an Omega Aqua Terra.

Buy used from a reputable dealer

http://www.watchfinder.co.uk/Omega/Seamaster%20300m/212.30.36.20.01.002/22500/item/50006

http://www.watchfinder.co.uk/Omega/Aqua%20Terra%20150m%20Gents/231.10.42.21.02.001/12734/item/53226

Or a new one could be packed up quite easily as well
http://www.swisswatchesdirect.co.uk/watch/212.30.36.20.01.002_omega_mens_watches_seamaster_300_m_chronometer

BusError · 25 Aug 2015 at 22:41

That Aqua Terra looks pretty nice actually. And still 'properly' waterproof

hughtrimble · 25 Aug 2015 at 23:24

Janesy B said:
It's based on the original movement plus a module for the moonphase.

On the original 321 movement?

Janesy B · 25 Aug 2015 at 23:28

hughtrimble said:
On the original 321 movement?

I worded the post badly, it's based on the 1861 in the current moonwatch. So it's still an Omega movement.

hughtrimble · 25 Aug 2015 at 23:29

Janesy B said:
I worded the post badly, it's based on the 1861 in the current moonwatch.

Ah, gotcha.

At least it's still manual wind!

Van Diemen · 26 Aug 2015 at 19:45

This today:

Nabzlfc · 26 Aug 2015 at 22:26

Hi guys, need some help if possible!

I have my heart set on a Tissot PRC 200 (T17158652).

Now this is the older model which i prefer over the one, however there doesn't seem to be any legit UK retailers currently selling this.

I came across a company called "StagStores" on eBay which look authentic but a quick Google and someone stated they bought this model from them and it was a fake.

So... any ideas where I could get this new and genuine or confirm that it's genuine?

Van Diemen · 26 Aug 2015 at 23:20

Really don't know much about this seller, but have found several post where people have suspected fake.

Janesy B · 27 Aug 2015 at 00:20

Nabzlfc said:
Hi guys, need some help if possible!

I have my heart set on a Tissot PRC 200 (T17158652).

Now this is the older model which i prefer over the one, however there doesn't seem to be any legit UK retailers currently selling this.

I came across a company called "StagStores" on eBay which look authentic but a quick Google and someone stated they bought this model from them and it was a fake.

So... any ideas where I could get this new and genuine or confirm that it's genuine?

There's another seller on eBay with them but no recent feedback. You might be out of luck.

Prophet · 27 Aug 2015 at 11:32

I'd like opinions on the following watches. I really like the design of the Seamaster 300 but I'm not sure whether to go for the standard steel or titanium version.

The weight doesn't bother me but I'd like to know how both will hold up to day-to-day use. Is one harder wearing than the other? If the titanium wears better then I can justify the cost.

These are the two I'm looking at.

niko · 27 Aug 2015 at 11:54

Prophet said:
I'd like opinions on the following watches. I really like the design of the Seamaster 300 but I'm not sure whether to go for the standard steel or titanium version.

The weight doesn't bother me but I'd like to know how both will hold up to day-to-day use. Is one harder wearing than the other? If the titanium wears better then I can justify the cost.

These are the two I'm looking at.

ti is soft and scratches easily, the steel should wear better

hughtrimble · 27 Aug 2015 at 12:01

I love titanium, but depending on the type, it does scratch and gouge relatively easily. It's a great feeling material though, and beautifully light compared to steel.

Janesy B · 27 Aug 2015 at 12:17

I don't think the titanium is worth another £1200 though.

Van Diemen · 27 Aug 2015 at 12:34

Janesy B said:
I don't think the titanium is worth another £1200 though.

Yep, my thoughts exactly.

IMO £1100 to £1500 difference is not worth it.

Is the titanium that much more scratch resistant than the SS?

hughtrimble · 27 Aug 2015 at 12:45

It's not more scratch resistant, it's less scratch resistant (again it depends on the type and how it's been treated). It's just a very expensive material to machine compared to steel (in general - different types of both will change this) and it's lighter and is perceived as more 'high tech' than steel.

It's a big price difference.

Van Diemen · 27 Aug 2015 at 12:53

I do like the blue on the T model but it is at least 30% on top of the SS

hughtrimble · 27 Aug 2015 at 15:41

I suppose the question is, later on down the line will you still be thinking about the titanium with blue dial if you go for the steel one now?

I'd go for whichever most takes you fancy and screw the price difference. It's not much extra to spend compared with later on regretting not getting the ti version and buying that at retail as well as the steel one!