What watch do you wear?

BusError · 9 Nov 2015 at 12:07

Prophet said:
Has anyone had issues when buying online from Europe? I've just found an amazing deal on a Planet Ocean Titanium from a place that has very good reviews from multiple sources.

Also, does anyone have the 42mm flavour of the PO Liquid Metal Titanium that could post up some on wrist pictures please? My only concern is the thickness as it's 15.7mm and I'd be wearing it everyday.

I have the 45mm PO, and it's a big bugger! How big is your wrist? Mine is 7.5" and the PO doesn't look too thick since it's wider too, but it's clearly ginormous :-)

Cyrus · 9 Nov 2015 at 14:42

Green Submariner yesterday to match my trousers

Prophet · 9 Nov 2015 at 14:50

Cosimo said:
Amazing is sometimes too good to be true.

How amazing is this deal and where is the retailer based?

£3850 - Germany.

Very good trust pilot reviews..

Prophet · 9 Nov 2015 at 14:52

BusError said:
I have the 45mm PO, and it's a big bugger! How big is your wrist? Mine is 7.5" and the PO doesn't look too thick since it's wider too, but it's clearly ginormous

My wrist is bang on 7" which is why I think the 42mm would be better. I'm worried at a daily watch it will catch on shirt sleeves etc.

smokedog · 9 Nov 2015 at 15:07

Prophet said:
£3850 - Germany.

Very good trust pilot reviews..

Is it from Chronext by any chance?

Prophet · 9 Nov 2015 at 15:19

smokedog said:
Is it from Chronext by any chance?

No, I've not heard of them before.

covenantuk · 9 Nov 2015 at 15:37

Prophet said:
No, I've not heard of them before.

If you're not going to name the place then it's pointless asking anyone if it's ok.

Is buying from Europe safe? It's about as safe as whatever investigation you do to check out the seller.

If they only accept bank transfer then you have no way to get your money back without a legal battle in a foreign country. If you can buy with credit card then you have protection from the card issuer.

Do a Google search and see what you think - we can't tell you anything useful based on the information you've given.

Prophet · 9 Nov 2015 at 16:03

covenantuk said:
If you're not going to name the place then it's pointless asking anyone if it's ok.

Is buying from Europe safe? It's about as safe as whatever investigation you do to check out the seller.

If they only accept bank transfer then you have no way to get your money back without a legal battle in a foreign country. If you can buy with credit card then you have protection from the card issuer.

Do a Google search and see what you think - we can't tell you anything useful based on the information you've given.

The company is www.montredo.com they're one of the first links that come up if you google the watch!

Cosimo · 9 Nov 2015 at 16:54

TAG Heuer to unveil its $1800 Android smartwatch at 17:00:

http://www.slashgear.com/tag-heuer-smartwatch-to-debut-nov-9-still-unaffordable-01407334/

Van Diemen · 9 Nov 2015 at 17:30

So I guess about 1500 for the wearable & then another 1000 or so to have them convert it to a normal watch.

Cosimo · 9 Nov 2015 at 17:34

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-34767235

Up market and tempting. it will be interesting to see how the rest follow.

bradUK · 9 Nov 2015 at 19:05

Cosimo said:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-34767235

Up market and tempting. it will be interesting to see how the rest follow.

I didn't think I would like this but I'm actually looking forward to seeing one in the "flesh". It's certainly a good looking piece.

Mikeyboy · 9 Nov 2015 at 19:26

Bit of a long shot, but does anyone have any experience of buying watches in Singapore? I'm going in a couple of weeks and might try and pick up my grail watch...the Rolex 116613LB.

Strife212 · 9 Nov 2015 at 19:55

Anyone used Swiss Watches Direct?

SiD the Turtle · 9 Nov 2015 at 22:39

covenantuk said:
This week's birthday present to myself says "hello"

Welcome to the club! Hope you have a shelf to spare for the mahoosive box

dod · 10 Nov 2015 at 07:41

covenantuk said:
This week's birthday present to myself says "hello"

Nice. I bought the reduced version I had the option of and it's such a nice watch to wear.

covenantuk · 10 Nov 2015 at 07:53

Prophet said:
The company is www.montredo.com they're one of the first links that come up if you google the watch!

One member on the watch forum I use bought an Omega from there recently, No issues.

If they take credit cards too then it's a no-brainer.

mrk · 10 Nov 2015 at 08:13

bradUK said:
I didn't think I would like this but I'm actually looking forward to seeing one in the "flesh". It's certainly a good looking piece.

It's over 46mm case width, along with bulky bezels and lug areas it's going to look quite ridiculous really, even though the dial skins do look nice.

DanielMMS · 10 Nov 2015 at 08:52

mrk said:
It's over 46mm case width, along with bulky bezels and lug areas it's going to look quite ridiculous really, even though the dial skins do look nice.

And the tech specs are disappointing especially when compared to the upcoming Urbane 2.

Cosimo · 10 Nov 2015 at 08:52

mrk said:
It's over 46mm case width, along with bulky bezels and lug areas it's going to look quite ridiculous really, even though the dial skins do look nice.

Horses for courses.

The dial is 46mm so similar in overall case size to many other large watches and won't look ridiculous if don't have small wrists which unfortunately some do have.