What watch do you wear?

Thecaferacer · 6 Mar 2019 at 20:20

My everyday watch isn't that unique, but it's a beautiful watch to wear. The Moonwatch is timeless.

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I also have a TAG Autavia Heritage, but I rarely wear it. On my next trip to Italy i am considering a Panerai Marina

Pyr0m@nI@]{ · 6 Mar 2019 at 20:27

I love the omega speedmaster and seamaster ranges.
Really nice watch

Will Gill · 6 Mar 2019 at 20:32

It's the ultimate daytona or newman/mcqueen sibling, timeless looking piece.

randomshenans · 7 Mar 2019 at 08:39

I always thought I wanted a Seamaster until I got one and just couldn't get on with the bracelet. Just didn't like it. Sold it and now have a Speedmaster and love it. Don't think I'll ever get rid of it, it's such a classic piece. No homage even close to matches it.

I still haven't scratched my Panerai itch, and now the wife wants to build a ******* house that 30th present I'm owed for 3yrs back will end up being my 40th no doubt. I'll have to sneak one in when she's distracted. I'd also love an IWC Portuguese as a dress watch thats a bit more special than my Longines Masters. That will always hold sentimental value, as it was the watch my wife first bought me when we arrived in Basel, but it's not IWC special!

randomshenans · 7 Mar 2019 at 09:04

ffs now i'm on chrono24

EDIT: I might get that PAM I've been after for ages, if I can persuade the wife that 24 months interest free on watchfinder is a good shout I'll be golden.

dod · 7 Mar 2019 at 09:52

randomshenans said:
I still haven't scratched my Panerai itch,

I tried on a panerai, had always loved the look of the 01499 until I tried it, really disappointed in the flesh

randomshenans · 7 Mar 2019 at 10:18

dod said:
I tried on a panerai, had always loved the look of the 01499 until I tried it, really disappointed in the flesh

I was the opposite! I went to their store in basel and loved them. I have fat wrists and really liked them on. Made it worse!

hughtrimble · 7 Mar 2019 at 14:06

randomshenans said:
ffs now i'm on chrono24

EDIT: I might get that PAM I've been after for ages, if I can persuade the wife that 24 months interest free on watchfinder is a good shout I'll be golden.

Watchfinder are always going to be at the punchy end of the used scale - what reference are you after?

randomshenans · 7 Mar 2019 at 14:47

They are but interest free over 24 months means the wife might kill me less than spunking 5k outright

I like the 352 personally, although I know it's anti PAM for being bracelet! TBH I love any of the chocolate sandwich dials.

kai · 7 Mar 2019 at 15:10

I love my PAM 904. (picture posted few pages back). It's my daily but looks really good both dressed up and down.

Rotty · 7 Mar 2019 at 16:08

Go for it, I love my 372

seanyc5 · 10 Mar 2019 at 13:38

Just put the MilTat super oyster bracelet on my Ray 2.

Its a big improvement on the original but Im not going to lie I was expecting more its a bit rattly still haha I suppose can not complain for the money.

Just need a coin edge bezel and ceramic insert next. Not sure on doing the crystal just yet until this scratches as I don't think sapphire looks any different does it?

panthro · 10 Mar 2019 at 18:38

randomshenans said:
They are but interest free over 24 months means the wife might kill me less than spunking 5k outright

I like the 352 personally, although I know it's anti PAM for being bracelet! TBH I love any of the chocolate sandwich dials.

Get a 351! I have one, love it. Don't think I'll ever part with it. It's everything that Panerai does well - tobacco sandwich dial, gold hands, 1950's 44mm Luminor Ti case, 24mm strap. Perfection IMO.

dod · 10 Mar 2019 at 19:15

randomshenans said:
I was the opposite! I went to their store in basel and loved them. I have fat wrists and really liked them on. Made it worse!

Problem was my scrawny wrist. Loved the watch, just couldn't pull it off

Evian · 11 Mar 2019 at 19:21

I just got the Seiko SKX011J today, I was really surprised the rubber strap that comes with it was very comfortable, This Nato I put on it doesn't look to good, I have ordered a Strapcode Angus Bracelet for it, I thought I was going to mod this watch with black hands and another bezel etc but in person this watch looks fantastic I will be keeping it as is maybe a new movement down the line.

nemtizz · 19 Mar 2019 at 07:52

Looking for a primarily black watch under £150 with a leather strap and the date displayed. I do like this in Gold/Black - https://www.nixon.com/uk/en/sentry-leather/A105.html?dwvar_A105_size=00&dwvar_A105_color=513

Any other suggestions before I pull the trigger?

InvaderGIR · 19 Mar 2019 at 08:06

nemtizz said:
Looking for a primarily black watch under £150 with a leather strap and the date displayed. I do like this in Gold/Black - https://www.nixon.com/uk/en/sentry-leather/A105.html?dwvar_A105_size=00&dwvar_A105_color=513

Any other suggestions before I pull the trigger?

If you're going to be wearing it all the time, why not get a Seiko 5 Auto for £90-£120 and spend £10-£20 on a leather strap?

https://www.creationwatches.com/products/seiko-automatic-sports-89/

nsYZY · 19 Mar 2019 at 13:33

What do you guys use, if anything, for scratches/abrasions on stainless steel watches?

I have an Omega Speedmaster Mark 2 (gorgeous) and the clasp gets abrasions from day to day use at work, presumably bumping on the desk. Also I clonked it underneath a table at a casino and it has a small scratch on the top

I'm told it adds to the character, but I prefer things pristine......

xb8browney · 19 Mar 2019 at 13:41

This is the reason why I've never worn my seamster with the original bracelet. I always use NATO or leather strap.

the-evaluator · 19 Mar 2019 at 13:45

My Seamaster was bought to wear and not be a museum piece so I use the original bracelet. If scratches on the bracelet bothered me I'd probably sell the thing.