What watch do you wear?

The_One · 25 Dec 2018 at 15:42

I want the Apollo 8 Dark side of the moon speedy thats recently been announced!

dod · 25 Dec 2018 at 15:48

Van Diemen said:
Nice discount.
Did you get the Bronze Bucherer blue Special Edition or the standard blue bezel version?

Blue, the 79220B, can get off with it in more options imo

randomshenans · 26 Dec 2018 at 16:16

dod said:
Blue, the 79220B, can get off with it in more options imo

This is what I have and I love it. I picked it up crazy good price as a dealer took it in part ex. I paid 1200 for it and know I could turn a decent profit on it, but then I'd want another

dod · 26 Dec 2018 at 16:52

randomshenans said:
This is what I have and I love it. I picked it up crazy good price as a dealer took it in part ex. I paid 1200 for it and know I could turn a decent profit on it, but then I'd want another

OOft, that's a great buy.

You on the leather or a bracelet?

Antipasti · 26 Dec 2018 at 17:17

Van Diemen said:
10-12% unless you're after the new GMT or 58

I managed 15% off a North Flag last week.

seanyc5 · 26 Dec 2018 at 20:01

I know nothing about watches, just read the last few pages on here. I want a nice watch but I before I get an expensive one Ive just come across
this https://www.creationwatches.com/pro...ck-leather-snzg15k1-ls8-mens-watch-13936.html

Any good for the price? I like the watch but would prefer a metal strap but thats no biggie at this price, I have always liked skeleton watches and TAG (I just seen most people hate TAG haha or at least their quartz watches). This one has the display back and looks half decent for the price.

Can I do better?

Thanks,
Sean

dink · 26 Dec 2018 at 20:10

reevsy said:
I managed 15% off a North Flag last week.

Where please, I fancy the north flag, thanks.

Antipasti · 26 Dec 2018 at 20:17

dink said:
Where please, I fancy the north flag, thanks.

Michael Spiers in Plymouth. Took some work, mind!

WillyNelson · 26 Dec 2018 at 20:37

Rikki said:
Latest acquisition - 1967 Bulova Accutron 214 Spaceview - tuning fork tech!

That’s a really nice and historic piece. How much did it set you back? If you don’t mind me asking.

seanyc5 · 26 Dec 2018 at 20:38

Actually just found this one https://www.creationwatches.com/pro...tic-black-leather-strap-mens-watch-14746.html

37mm face, I only have small wrists so should be a better fit for me I would imagine. All of the metal strap ones seem to be 42-25mm that would be on the large side I assume and would likely look daft on my wrist haha.

I might get this one with the leather strap and get a second NATO strap for everyday use (my job would suit the NATO strap better for work).

I can then look more into it to get a really nice on. It does seem like these are the go to entry automatics though!

hughtrimble · 26 Dec 2018 at 22:54

seanyc5 said:
Actually just found this one https://www.creationwatches.com/pro...tic-black-leather-strap-mens-watch-14746.html

37mm face, I only have small wrists so should be a better fit for me I would imagine. All of the metal strap ones seem to be 42-25mm that would be on the large side I assume and would likely look daft on my wrist haha.

I might get this one with the leather strap and get a second NATO strap for everyday use (my job would suit the NATO strap better for work).

I can then look more into it to get a really nice on. It does seem like these are the go to entry automatics though!

Case diameter is only a tiny part of the story - dial to case ratio also influences things (a larger dial in a smaller case will wear larger than a relatively smaller dial in a larger case), as does the visible parts of the case (bezel design can mean the case appears smaller/larger), as do colours...and especially lug to lug distance which can sometimes mean a smaller case appears out of proportion with everything else. Unfortunately these dimensions are rarely reported. You really need to try them on to see how they wear on your wrist.

Boycey0211 · 26 Dec 2018 at 23:48

seanyc5 said:
Actually just found this one https://www.creationwatches.com/pro...tic-black-leather-strap-mens-watch-14746.html

37mm face, I only have small wrists so should be a better fit for me I would imagine. All of the metal strap ones seem to be 42-25mm that would be on the large side I assume and would likely look daft on my wrist haha.

I might get this one with the leather strap and get a second NATO strap for everyday use (my job would suit the NATO strap better for work).

I can then look more into it to get a really nice on. It does seem like these are the go to entry automatics though!

I've got tiny wrists and find a 42mm diameter about my limit, but the thickness of that at 10mm will suit you.

I've just checked and my favourite is 42mm x 10.5mm and the one I'm not keen on as its a bit too big is 45mm x 12.5mm.

I find the second one catches on clothing all the time and generally feels a bit too heavy for my wrist, but would probably be absolutely fine for a larger chap.

Rikki · 26 Dec 2018 at 23:49

WillyNelson said:
That’s a really nice and historic piece. How much did it set you back? If you don’t mind me asking.

Think it was £600 for this one. Full serviced, rephased to use modern batteries and with a genuine NOS Bulova stainless steel bracelet.

You can get them far cheaper but I wanted to get a hold of the best looking piece I could as I want to wear it not just store it

Search on the bay for "johnlovesbulova" buddy.

ChrisD. · 27 Dec 2018 at 18:56

I fancy a submariner, Omega's a nice but I'm drawn by a Rolex date, although they're very expensive. Any other brands to look at?

hughtrimble · 27 Dec 2018 at 19:32

ChrisD. said:
I fancy a submariner, Omega's a nice but I'm drawn by a Rolex date, although they're very expensive. Any other brands to look at?

Do you mean a diver with a date function? If so, you're really spoilt for choice, just give your budget and there can be plenty of suggestions.

If you mean a Submariner Date, then there's only one option...Rolex as that's their model and theirs alone. Tudor did do a Submariner with a date function (when the two brands were more intertwined), but they're getting up there in cost too.

silvagti · 27 Dec 2018 at 19:41

As of Xmas a Xiaomi Mi Band 3 :cool:

Xiaomi Mi Band 3 https://g.co/kgs/iGgbQv

ChrisD. · 27 Dec 2018 at 21:21

hughtrimble said:
Do you mean a diver with a date function? If so, you're really spoilt for choice, just give your budget and there can be plenty of suggestions.

If you mean a Submariner Date, then there's only one option...Rolex as that's their model and theirs alone. Tudor did do a Submariner with a date function (when the two brands were more intertwined), but they're getting up there in cost too.

Probably around £3-4k.

Nick1881 · 28 Dec 2018 at 00:26

ChrisD. said:
Probably around £3-4k.

If you want the sub look but don't want to pay for it and you are happy to have one without the Rolex name on it then, the Ginault Ocean Rover is meant to be very nice.

Raymond Lin · 28 Dec 2018 at 00:55

Nick1881 said:
If you want the sub look but don't want to pay for it and you are happy to have one without the Rolex name on it then, the Ginault Ocean Rover is meant to be very nice.

TBH, if I were doing that, I'd go cheaper. Steinhart Ocean 1 Ceramic.

SDK^ · 28 Dec 2018 at 08:44

ChrisD. said:
Probably around £3-4k.

You already mentioned the prime watch within your budget - the Omega Seamaster. It was revised last year so is very fresh, or if you prefer the older 2012 model then check out used versions.
For me, I would get this used Omega Planet Ocean : https://www.watchfinder.co.uk/Omega/Planet Ocean/215.32.44.21.01.001/32444/item/125377