What watch do you wear?

mikeh501 · 27 May 2019 at 15:45

nice rolexs, do the pro hunter ones suffer second hand?

edit: just checked their website. 16k for a exp2 looool.

scrivz69 · 27 May 2019 at 16:03

Fitted a new strap to the Seiko.

Tiny Clanger · 29 May 2019 at 21:45

Tiny Clanger said:
Looking to buy a cheap, functional watch as the old Rotary I've had for donkeys years has finally given up the ghost.

I may have gone slightly over budget...

Scozzer · 29 May 2019 at 21:56

Tiny Clanger said:
I may have gone slightly over budget...

I really love these visodate’s. look much more expensive than they are. Are they a quartz?

hughtrimble · 29 May 2019 at 22:46

Scozzer said:
I really love these visodate’s. look much more expensive than they are. Are they a quartz?

Check what it says above the six in the dial

rare · 29 May 2019 at 22:46

I like the visodate. It’s a clean nice looking watch. And the automatic isn’t expensive to buy new.

Tiny Clanger · 29 May 2019 at 22:53

Looking at the Tissot website there are both automatics and quartz in the range: (https://www.tissotwatches.com/en-gb...eritage-watches/tissot-heritage-visodate.html) - I really wanted the automatic.

To be honest it was more than I was originally planning to spend, but Mrs Clanger came across a load of old Tesco Clubcard vouchers which Goldsmiths take at 3:1. I also liked the look of the V8 Swissmatic online but it was far too large for me when I tried it on. The Visodate by comparison fits well and I think looks very classy.

Tiny Clanger · 29 May 2019 at 23:03

...only thing I'm not too sure about is the fake alligator strap. I'll give it some time to see if it grows on me - best not to make a 'snap' decision

Scozzer · 29 May 2019 at 23:10

Sorry, not very observant of me

but my opinion still stands: really love them and their presence.

hughtrimble · 29 May 2019 at 23:12

Tiny Clanger said:
...only thing I'm not too sure about is the fake alligator strap. I'll give it some time to see if it grows on me - best not to make a 'snap' decision

Really don't be put off by stock straps - buy aftermarket. There's a world of choice out there and it can totally transform a watch.

majestyk · 30 May 2019 at 22:23

Zeno PRS 3

Tek81 · 31 May 2019 at 10:43

I've been wearing a combination of either the old school classic, Tag. Or, the more morern Linde Werdelin, which is presently fitted with a strap that I hate. New one on order.

Robi · 6 Jun 2019 at 11:17

I'm after some suggestions for a 30th birthday present. I already have a Steinhart Ocean 1 for work, so this needs to be more casual (no divers or metal straps please). Budget is up to £250, don't mind second hand and also not particularly fussed about the movement.

Couple of ideas:

Orient - Sun & Moon
Orient - 2nd Generation Bambino Version 2
Orient - Bambino Open Heart
Seiko - SSA231K1
Tissot - Visodate
Bulova - 96A201

Absolutely no idea what these are like however the designs are somewhat nice:

Camden Watch Company - No. 29 Northern Line

Anything else worth looking at?

Wizardskills · 6 Jun 2019 at 11:38

Robi said:
I'm after some suggestions for a 30th birthday present. I already have a Steinhart Ocean 1 for work, so this needs to be more casual (no divers or metal straps please). Budget is up to £250, don't mind second hand and also not particularly fussed about the movement.

Couple of ideas:

Orient - Sun & Moon
Orient - 2nd Generation Bambino Version 2
Orient - Bambino Open Heart
Seiko - SSA231K1
Tissot - Visodate
Bulova - 96A201

Absolutely no idea what these are like however the designs are somewhat nice:

Camden Watch Company - No. 29 Northern Line

Anything else worth looking at?

I'd have said all of those are much more formal than your Steinhart. Either way, I'd also consider a Seiko Cocktail Time as they are an excellent dress watch for the money

https://simpkinsjewellers.co.uk/sei...fz75BUqIzzjeWO8ejZTRG-MjfOkoe7vBoCrMcQAvD_BwE

hughtrimble · 6 Jun 2019 at 11:44

Robi said:
so this needs to be more casual

To clarify, you actually mean 'less casual'? The options you've posted are far more dressy than the Ocean 1

Robi · 6 Jun 2019 at 11:51

Sorry - I probably didn't explain it well. I see my Steinhart as a more formal watch as I only wear it with a suit at work. I'm after something a little more casual, ideally with a leather strap, that I can wear outside of work i.e. in a bar/pub.

I can see the confusion as dress watches like those above are typically worn with long jackets. In essence, I'm after something other than a diver or chronograph

hughtrimble · 6 Jun 2019 at 11:59

Robi said:
Sorry - I probably didn't explain it well. I see my Steinhart as a more formal watch as I only wear it with a suit at work. I'm after something a little more casual, ideally with a leather strap, that I can wear outside of work i.e. in a bar/pub.

I can see the confusion as dress watches like those above are typically worn with long jackets. In essence, I'm after something other than a diver or chronograph

Divers and chronographs = casual. Reviews, sales listings, key words online etc. will not class those as dress watches so you'll really struggle to find what you're looking for without redefining them yourself too.

hughtrimble · 6 Jun 2019 at 12:01

Keep your Ocean 1 and buy a few straps for it. You can make it totally transform the watch with e.g. a true NATO, a leather NATO, or two piece straps.

Honestly it'll feel like a new watch.

Robi · 6 Jun 2019 at 12:19

hughtrimble said:
Divers and chronographs = casual. Reviews, sales listings, key words online etc. will not class those as dress watches so you'll really struggle to find what you're looking for without redefining them yourself too.

Fair enough. Looks like I've been doing it wrong!

hughtrimble said:
Keep your Ocean 1 and buy a few straps for it. You can make it totally transform the watch with e.g. a true NATO, a leather NATO, or two piece straps.

Honestly it'll feel like a new watch.

I am absolutely keeping my Ocean 1. This new watch is just going to be used alongside that and a Daniel Wellington.

Any thoughts on Junkers? The Brauhaus 6056-5 looks nice.

hughtrimble · 6 Jun 2019 at 13:04

Robi said:
Fair enough. Looks like I've been doing it wrong!

I am absolutely keeping my Ocean 1. This new watch is just going to be used alongside that and a Daniel Wellington.

Any thoughts on Junkers? The Brauhaus 6056-5 looks nice.

Junkers are rebranding as Iron Annie (it looks crap now!) so if you do want one, get it soon.

https://usa.watchpro.com/junkers-name-retired-in-favor-of-iron-annie-by-german-watchmaker-pointtec/