Wristwatches, watches and watch-like gadgets

[Virtual Blue]

http://www.ablogtowatch.com/hands-on-with-the-muhle-glashutte-seebataillon-gmt/

Beautiful.

 

[editor]

http://www.ablogtowatch.com/hands-on-with-the-muhle-glashutte-seebataillon-gmt/

Beautiful.

I'm liking that face but the lack of 1-12 numbers perturbs me!

 

[editor]

I sort of warmed to this until I saw the crazy crown placement.

http://www.ablogtowatch.com/hamilton-khaki-takeoff-auto-chrono-limited-edition-watch/

 

[editor]

This one is fabulously silly.

http://www.ablogtowatch.com/casio-g-shock-gdx6900cm-camo-watches/

 

[editor]

Ooh! Smooth!

http://www.ablogtowatch.com/omega-speedmaster-mark-ii-reissue-watch-2014/

 

[Gingerman]

Ooh! Smooth!

http://www.ablogtowatch.com/omega-speedmaster-mark-ii-reissue-watch-2014/

Me want....

 

[Gingerman]

Citizen Promaster Eco-Drive Titanium chronograph

 

[pogofish]

The driving force of my newest watch. Old, basic but good!

 

[Virtual Blue]

This one is fabulously silly.

http://www.ablogtowatch.com/casio-g-shock-gdx6900cm-camo-watches/

That one is so cool.
I not seriously considered a Casio for years but this....it's a head turner!

 

[Virtual Blue]

I sort of warmed to this until I saw the crazy crown placement.

http://www.ablogtowatch.com/hamilton-khaki-takeoff-auto-chrono-limited-edition-watch/

I don't know what it is but modern Hammies are kinda tacky to me.
I know they're meant to be tool watches but what the placement of those crowns is pure fuckism.

Btw , did you get your Orient?

 

[Virtual Blue]

Apparently, this Orient was the one Rust wore in True Detective...

 

[pogofish]

I know they're meant to be tool watches but what the placement of those crowns is pure fuckism.

Isn't that style of crown/pusher placement associated with the very early chronographs - one small step from an old pocketwatch/stopwach design?

Mind you, Hamilton has been an overpriced Swatch brand for so long now that its heritage has kind of fallen by the wayside.

 

[Virtual Blue]

I'm a big fan of the Aqua Terra and this just looks lovely.
wish there was a Orient retalier in the UK...
http://jikanwatch.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/orient-star-standard-date-new-model.html

 

[Gingerman]

Momentum Steelix,only 80 quid......nice big chunky job.

 

[Virtual Blue]

For under a £100, I'd pick a Seiko Military

 

[jusali]

This is mine automatic divers watch.

 

[Virtual Blue]

SKX013 - that watch is a legend.
If I was to buy another Seiko it'd be either that or the Seiko blue Sumo.

but atm, i'm saving up to buy the Speedy Pro.

 

[jusali]

SKX013 - that watch is a legend.
Pro.

Yep had the citizen promaster but there's something a bout the seiko that kept calling me back. It's a timeless classic......

 

[Mr Retro]

I got this a few years ago after spending ages trying to decide what to buy. I love it more every time I look at it

 

[Gingerman]

For under a £100, I'd pick a Seiko Military

Got one of them in a black strap,nice watch.....

 

[Gingerman]

View attachment 52654 I got this a few years ago after spending ages trying to decide what to buy. I love it more every time I look at it

Now thats nice.......

 

[Virtual Blue]

View attachment 52654 I got this a few years ago after spending ages trying to decide what to buy. I love it more every time I look at it

not a fan of Tags but that dual-time and a blue Monaco are the only ones that look appealing from that brand.

 

[Mr Retro]

not a fan of Tags but that dual-time and a blue Monaco are the only ones that look appealing from that brand.

I don't like the Monaco range because I don't really like the square face. Though if somebody wants to give me a square faced Cartier I suppose I'd find it in my heart to accept it

 

[Virtual Blue]

I don't like the Monaco range because I don't really like the square face. Though if somebody wants to give me a square faced Cartier I suppose I'd find it in my heart to accept it

I always saw Cartier as a woman's brand (Tank) and when I see that brand on a man, it's kinda pompous...

you don't like square faces? not even a Bell & Ross?

 

[Mr Retro]

Get your point about Cartier but there is something so classically beautiful about them. If I had to go to a lot of dinners or functions or give a lot of presentations I'd love one.

I really dislike Bell and Ross watches.

I also don't like busy dials but that Speedmaster editor linked to above is absolutely beautiful

 

[Virtual Blue]

Agree with you there. There's something about Speedies - I see them as the ultimate signature on what an Omega should be - innovative, ground breaking, endless...will be buying this particular model next.

 

[RoyReed]

View attachment 52654 I got this a few years ago after spending ages trying to decide what to buy. I love it more every time I look at it

That's really nice.

I found this about four years ago in a junk shop and bought it for £10. It was broken and I got a quote for getting it repaired - £325! I sold it to a watch collector for £50. I still wish I'd had the money to get it repaired and kept it.

 

[Virtual Blue]

if there wasn't an Omega, i would have focused on getting this...
love the basics of this watch. elegant.

 

[Virtual Blue]

now i'm confused...this is almost perfect!

 

[Virtual Blue]

Went to the Omega boutique off Bond Street yesterday to compare my AT with the Hour Vision and Speedy Pro. They're both so fuckin' lush...will keep an eye out on the used market for either one...