What watch do you wear?

bradUK · 1 Nov 2015 at 18:51

Finally got my Seamaster today!

Went for the blue faced SMPc in the end, I like the way different light levels change the face from a vivid blue through to a deep inky blue, almost black. I tried on a few Planet Ocean models whilst there and almost left with the black on black, maybe next year....

At the last minute whilst getting the bracelet resized I noticed a light scratch in the bezel at the 30 minute marker, I've never seen a salesman so worried and apologetic and it was quickly swapped for a new one. I did end up going back to the shop an hour later when I realised they had forgotten to put the operation manual in the box though.

A quick "thanks" to everyone who helped with my questions here, I'll get some pics up next week when my camera comes back.

daz · 2 Nov 2015 at 09:38

Picked up an Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra "Skyfall" over the weekend. Lovely looking watch and really won me over in person. I was considering a lower end Rolex - e.g. an Oyster Perpetual or Explorer I but in person I didn't think they were anything special.

PuzzlezAFC · 2 Nov 2015 at 11:51

I wear a lorus Chronograph black steel watch can't remember model as I picked it up a good while ago on offer really solid watch still going strong

nothingbutepic · 2 Nov 2015 at 11:56

A bought a brand new Apple watch..

Cyrus · 2 Nov 2015 at 12:21

wearing my navi again today

Russinating · 2 Nov 2015 at 14:10

the-evaluator said:
It depends what mood I'm in.

Occasionally this:
http://i.imgur.com/hSe36AT.jpg

I have the Mondaine too, but with the metal strap which I'd recommend. Love it

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BusError · 2 Nov 2015 at 18:09

daz said:
Picked up an Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra "Skyfall" over the weekend. Lovely looking watch and really won me over in person. I was considering a lower end Rolex - e.g. an Oyster Perpetual or Explorer I but in person I didn't think they were anything special.

Where's the pic? ;-)

kiteloopy · 2 Nov 2015 at 18:23

Found a lovely Longines Evidenza Chronograph at a good price.

I want it, my bank balance / 'house to do list' says otherwise.

BusError · 2 Nov 2015 at 18:38

kiteloopy said:
Found a lovely Longines Evidenza Chronograph at a good price.

I want it, my bank balance / 'house to do list' says otherwise.

I've been looking at these recently too -- Longines has a few nice models around! What model are you after?

kiteloopy · 2 Nov 2015 at 18:40

BusError said:
I've been looking at these recently too -- Longines has a few nice models around! What model are you after?

not telling you!

I don't want competition.

(it's the best one of the range)

kiteloopy · 3 Nov 2015 at 11:46

Spoke about watches to my parents this morning and my dad popped up stairs to get these two. My grandad's watches from way back when; 100% vintage tho.

The Longines is mechanical wind up and the Omega is battery which needs to be replaced. Both straps need to be replaced too.

Not sure of the dates (and values so I can add to my house insurance) so more than welcome for suggestions!

The Omega was my dads old watch that was replaced with a Rolex Deepsea/sea dweller few years ago; gave the Omega to me. Battery is dead so will get that replaced at the same time a the two above.

hughtrimble · 3 Nov 2015 at 11:51

That Longines is a classic - your grandad had excellent taste! Love the sub seconds and the hands.

The Omega quartz will do nicely for golf!

daz · 3 Nov 2015 at 13:23

Sorry for iPotato photo.

mrk · 3 Nov 2015 at 13:24

Are iPhones that bad that people must always apologise for the quality of the pics they post?

Derek W · 3 Nov 2015 at 13:28

mrk said:
Are iPhones that bad that people must always apologise for the quality of the pics they post?

Just apologising that they own them

Van Diemen · 3 Nov 2015 at 18:23

I don't think this is worthy of the thread

BusError · 3 Nov 2015 at 18:46

Van Diemen said:
I don't think this is worthy of the thread

Your arm hair are nicely in focus -- should I assume it the primary interest of the picture?

Edit: Adding ;-)

Van Diemen · 3 Nov 2015 at 18:55

Damn iPhone camera

LOL

BusError · 3 Nov 2015 at 21:10

New strap for the longines. The original was a bit dark to my taste, and a but thin. This one is a Hirsh from there

It looks fantastic, even if it's 22mm (the Longiness is 21mm) nevertheless it fits. Only thing I miss is that the longines butterfly deployment is beautiful and delicate, and thin... the one from watchobsession is quite a bit bulkier. Still, it does the job...

Photos not-from-my-iphone. Used the nexus 5 :-)

Skidder · 3 Nov 2015 at 22:09

Surely buy a strap of the right size and then use the longines deployment?