What watch do you wear?

Richdog · 7 Oct 2016 at 16:44

Guys I am having a first-world dilemma... blue or black?

(Both images uploaded to my private site so no bans please mods)

Black is more versatile and can be worn on any occasion with any clothing, but blue is also really my colour even if it is less practical...

Deo_volente · 7 Oct 2016 at 18:08

Richdog said:
Guys I am having a first-world dilemma... blue or black?

(Both images uploaded to my private site so no bans please mods)

Black is more versatile and can be worn on any occasion with any clothing, but blue is also really my colour even if it is less practical...

Blue for me but i do agree with you about the black.

dod · 7 Oct 2016 at 21:17

black, for the reasons you mention. I've got a blue speedmaster 57 and I do find it "wrong" sometimes

Al-Ectrician · 7 Oct 2016 at 21:19

Mine is a simple tag formula 1....white face ftw.
Al

Rexxar · 7 Oct 2016 at 21:19

Black is better in my opinion. It'd work with more outfits and occasions. Blue looks more, shall we say recreational

Hades · 7 Oct 2016 at 23:04

I'm voting black. My speedy (which is obviously black) goes with just about any straps and anything I wear. It's just more versatile than blue.

Janesy B · 7 Oct 2016 at 23:08

I really don't like those Seamaster Chronos, the normal ones are much better looking.

Clipsey · 8 Oct 2016 at 01:14

Black all day long! Always.

Richdog · 8 Oct 2016 at 07:48

Thanks guys, as much as I like the blue, I think black it will be due to the versatility, dressiness, and I also find it more discreet. I already have a black Longones Hydroconquest but will definitely keep it as my "rough and ready" watch to take on holiday and for sports etc.

Precisiontime really have a great deal at £3000... £800 less than most other shops which certainly makes up for not being able to claim back VAT from them.

It's a shame this model doesn't have a crystal caseback, but to be honest when a watch is on your wrist how much do you notice that anyway.

waspy88 · 8 Oct 2016 at 09:02

So when I finally got that balls to go and buy a Submariner in Hulk I find the waiting list is 8-16 months!!

Does anyone know if there is a better way of getting these?

Bear · 8 Oct 2016 at 09:35

randomshenans said:
Yea, that went down like a sack of excrement.

I was looking at a PAM328.

Ahh you have good taste after all, despite your fondness for pink graphics on your zipps

I have a PAM320 and still love it despite having it for 5 years now.

Kill_Phil · 8 Oct 2016 at 18:10

Anyone recommend a watch for sub £500? Preferably after a white face.

Thanks

hughtrimble · 8 Oct 2016 at 22:37

phil_c_ said:
Anyone recommend a watch for sub £500? Preferably after a white face.

Thanks

Need more info than that to be helpful.

Automatic, manual or battery
Case diameter
Water resistance requirement
Dressy, diver, sports?

Kill_Phil · 8 Oct 2016 at 22:44

hughtrimble said:
Need more info than that to be helpful.

Automatic, manual or battery

Case diameter

Water resistance requirement

Dressy, diver, sports?

[*]Automatic, manual or battery - I'm easy
[*]Case diameter - 40mm, don't want something too large
[*]Water resistance requirement - none
[*]Dressy, diver, sports? More dressy but able to where everyday

GSXRMovistar · 8 Oct 2016 at 22:46

phil_c_ said:
Anyone recommend a watch for sub £500? Preferably after a white face.

Thanks

Post some pictures of things you like regardless of price, will serve as a starter.

Kill_Phil · 8 Oct 2016 at 22:52

GSXRMovistar said:
Post some pictures of things you like regardless of price, will serve as a starter.

Well this has caught my eye but seems a tad pricey for a quartz? I'm a bit of a newb when it comes to watches though!

Hades · 8 Oct 2016 at 23:09

phil_c_ said:
Well this has caught my eye but seems a tad pricey for a quartz? I'm a bit of a newb when it comes to watches though!

I'll be honest that doesn't do much for me. For that price range I'd be looking at something like this:

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-seiko-skx007-divers-watch

It has a black face and is nothing like the one you posted. But it's what I would be looking for sub £500.

hughtrimble · 9 Oct 2016 at 00:36

phil_c_ said:
Well this has caught my eye but seems a tad pricey for a quartz? I'm a bit of a newb when it comes to watches though!

Quartz watches can reach into the thousands with the likes of Rolex, Omega, Breitling etc.

Cheaper automatics can be quite unreliable, but then again, they can also be superb timekeepers, it's just the luck of the draw with some.

craptakular · 9 Oct 2016 at 12:25

DO NOT SPEND £500 ON A WATCH.

Eaither get one at £50-£100 for an everday quartz for the masses or put £2k in and get a used Rolex Explorer 2 polar.

£500-1500 new watches are a total waste of money and should be avoided. At this budget you will be fooled into buying a crappy Tag Heurer quartz.

mrk · 9 Oct 2016 at 13:04

craptakular said:
DO NOT SPEND £500 ON A WATCH.

Eaither get one at £50-£100 for an everday quartz for the masses or put £2k in and get a used Rolex Explorer 2 polar.

£500-1500 new watches are a total waste of money and should be avoided. At this budget you will be fooled into buying a crappy Tag Heurer quartz.

Really? So an automatic watch that's well regarded from the likes of Hamilton, Tissot or Longines (examples) are all crap watches where the buyer will be fooled out of their money? There are plenty of choices of quality automatic watches in that price bracket.