What watch do you wear?

mrk · 11 Nov 2015 at 22:25

I suppose there was only so long I could go before getting NATO withdrawal

bluen0se9 · 11 Nov 2015 at 22:33

nice tudor, theres some great lookin watches on this forum.

BusError · 11 Nov 2015 at 22:49

MrCake said:
Love the look of the face, especially with the blue details. Good find!

Thanks; the hands are gun metal blue as well, very nice color. I have to say, I half ignored Longines for a while, but now that I've discovered the brand, I've become a big fan.
Definitely has satiated my lust for a speedy too, for the moment ;-)

bradUK · 11 Nov 2015 at 22:52

BusError said:
And, this is the 2 new watch day here

Evidenza arrived. Second hand for 1000 euros. It's really fantastic, the size is just perfect, it's very classy (and a bit blingy) -- the super domed crystal is gorgeous.
Sorry poor artificial light, I'll shoot it properly tomorrow.

Very, very nice.

Strife212 · 11 Nov 2015 at 23:53

covenantuk said:
How is a trade-up that you have to pay full retail price for a trade up?

It's no where near full retail price, you're basically getting a smartwatch free for two years?

kiteloopy · 12 Nov 2015 at 10:06

BusError said:
Evidenza arrived. Second hand for 1000 euros. It's really fantastic, the size is just perfect, it's very classy (and a bit blingy) -- the super domed crystal is gorgeous.

You sir, have good taste.

I love this watch. That style will never go away so it will be a proper air loom piece. Longines keep spares for every watch they make (something that was told to me when I went into their store last week) so keep it in good nick and this will certainly be an inheritance item.

teenwolf · 12 Nov 2015 at 14:09

looking at these 2

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/..._rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=577048787&pf_rd_i=desktop

or

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Seiko-Winst...UTF8&qid=1447337372&sr=1-2&keywords=seiko+007

pepp77 · 12 Nov 2015 at 14:12

I can't recommend the Seiko enough. I bought one from Creation for £120 a few weeks ago and still smile every time I go from a sunny place to a dark area

It also seems very accurate as I haven't needed to amend the time (apart from the hour change at the end of last month).

teenwolf · 12 Nov 2015 at 14:47

thanks,
found that site much cheaper too

Janesy B · 12 Nov 2015 at 14:56

If you wanted something that looked like an Explorer but isn't totally shoddy like that Parnis. Look at the Smiths Everest - http://wornandwound.com/2013/07/17/smiths-everest-timefactors-prs-25-review/

The SKX007 is nice too.

BusError · 12 Nov 2015 at 22:59

Janesy B said:
If you wanted something that looked like an Explorer but isn't totally shoddy like that Parnis. Look at the Smiths Everest - http://wornandwound.com/2013/07/17/smiths-everest-timefactors-prs-25-review/

The SKX007 is nice too.

I like the Smith one; bar from the acrylic crystal; I don't think I'd buy a non-sapphire watch because to me, having a piece of synthetic sapphire to look at it a bit more exciting than any 'history' attached to the piece... but I have to say, it does look nice.

Janesy B · 13 Nov 2015 at 09:13

I think it matches the look of the watch, and trying on a Speedy with the Hesalite crystal, I can see the attraction.

panthro · 13 Nov 2015 at 09:40

Hesalite is a good synthetic crystal; acrylic and other lower quality plastics are noticeably cheaper looking.
I'd never describe a sapphire crystal as "exciting" to look at :confused:

BusError · 13 Nov 2015 at 10:25

panthro said:
Hesalite is a good synthetic crystal; acrylic and other lower quality plastics are noticeably cheaper looking.
I'd never describe a sapphire crystal as "exciting" to look at

I don't know, I'm a geek, so imagining that sort of substance being 'grown' and end up being a lot harder than some non-transparent materials is exciting, to me :-)

covenantuk · 13 Nov 2015 at 10:49

Sapphire glass isn't "grown". It's manufactured from Aluminium Oxide under high heat and pressure.

BusError · 13 Nov 2015 at 10:53

covenantuk said:
Sapphire glass isn't "grown". It's manufactured from Aluminium Oxide under high heat and pressure.

Yeah I know that, but the internal crystaline structure is grown... under high heat and pressure.

covenantuk · 13 Nov 2015 at 19:29

BusError said:
Yeah I know that, but the internal crystaline structure is grown... under high heat and pressure.

Only in the same way ice is grown out of water by cold temperatures.

bradUK · 14 Nov 2015 at 01:47

How do SMPc owners find their lume is? Mine is like a nuclear reactor for an hour then rapidly drops off. I've not had it in the sun for longer than an hour or two but it's been sat under artificial light for an hour plus (not ideal I know) and it's still the same. I'm hopeful that actual Uv will yield better results?

AmDaMan · 14 Nov 2015 at 05:55

Got this for my dad as a Christmas present, I'm wondering if it will be too complicated for him though.. He's never had a decent watch before.

BusError · 14 Nov 2015 at 11:04

AmDaMan said:
Got this for my dad as a Christmas present, I'm wondering if it will be too complicated for him though.. He's never had a decent watch before.

I was hesitating with this one when I bough mine -- what decided on mine was that it was a LOT thinner -- I was very tempted with yours, just because it's really neat, but it's also quite thick.. It's still a really fantastic watch tho, happy dad ;-)