Wristwatches, watches and watch-like gadgets

[editor]

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.

Stick on some chrono dials and change the blobs for numbers and I'd be all over that!

 

[not-bono-ever]

probabaly the last release ever by the beastie boys- a vulgar MCA watch - all proceeds go to charity

http://www.beastieboys.com/

 

[editor]

It's all mock-ups and artists' impressions for now, but the Moto 360 smartwatch has piqued my interest.

http://www.loadthegame.com/2014/05/14/moto-360-vs-lg-g-watch-android-wear-face/

 

[Virtual Blue]

At 3.05...why bother? omg at 5.01 wtf! On live TV
This is one of the reasons why I dislike the Rolex brand (though they do make nice watches)
FFS, don't they know the difference between a quartz and mechanical. Fuckin embarrassing...hublot needs changing batteries...for fuck...

 

[High Voltage]

Just broke my Timex Ironman - and it would seem that as it is a moulded strap that in theory is replaceable but in reality will cost more to replace than to get a new watch - I decided to look at a replacement watch

Wells is not a massive city - more or a town really but one of the local jewellers stocks Seiko watches and had some of the at 50% reduction seeing as how they hadn't sold in 24 months

Hello new time piece

 

[Virtual Blue]

Fuckin Omegas - I saw this Planet Ocean GMT and fell for it.
It was out of this world, perhaps my favourite diver. It wore very large 43.5mm on my wrist and the metal bracelet version wore even bigger. It's so damn cool...

Is this the norm now? Omega watches at Rolex prices? But still, I rate this the same as the white Hour Vision - a very underrated watch.

 

[Virtual Blue]

That side profile is intrusive as fuck.
I kinda like it cos it's a sports watch ennit.

 

[editor]

I'm liking this one from Tissot.

http://uk.tissotshop.com/mens/new-mens-watches/tissot-quickster-2850.html

 

[Maurice Picarda]

Not mine, but an identical photo. It has done pretty well, really, surviving about fifteen years of daily use since getting it as an engagement present.

 

[Virtual Blue]

Guys, in all honesty, what do you think of those who wear Rolex Submariners?
I'm thinking of saving up for the ceramic version no-date but am worried about perception.
Is it a wanker's watch?

 

[editor]

Guys, in all honesty, what do you think of those who wear Rolex Submariners?
I'm thinking of saving up for the ceramic version no-date but am worried about perception.
Is it a wanker's watch?

Ludicrous money, IMO.

 

[Virtual Blue]

Ludicrous money, IMO.

i was afraid you would say that...
you don't think of the watch - the engineering, the look - but the cost of the watch?
that's the problem with Rolex brand i guess...

 

[RoyReed]

I'm liking this one from Tissot.

http://uk.tissotshop.com/mens/new-mens-watches/tissot-quickster-2850.html

Even without a full set of numbers!

Love the black one.

 

[editor]

This is another nice Tissot one.

 

[editor]

Even without a full set of numbers!

Love the black one.

I'm not sure if that bezel moves though....

 

[Winot]

Guys, in all honesty, what do you think of those who wear Rolex Submariners?
I'm thinking of saving up for the ceramic version no-date but am worried about perception.
Is it a wanker's watch?

Not necessarily, but it's a bit safe to my mind. The only Rolex I really like is the green glass Milgauss with the orange lightening strike hand.

 

[Virtual Blue]

Not necessarily, but it's a bit safe to my mind. The only Rolex I really like is the green glass Milgauss with the orange lightening strike hand.

I like the Milgauss in that it doesn't look like a typical Rolex.
I have come to agree with you about the Sub C ND - it's a watch I fancied as a kid, mainly it was the only watch I could easily identify. But yes, it's a boring watch and usually purchased by people who know little about watches (a bit like a person buying all Apple products - iPhone, iPad, iMac cos of the perception they have - quality and that they're the best).

I posted a Sub C ND vs PO GMT thread on TZ-Forums - lots of passionate collectors on there - arguing why one was better than the other.
I have now decided that I don't like either.

This watch however, like most Zeniths, is just damn incredible.
I could happily wear a Zenith as they're a stealth brand to the mainstream.

 

[Winot]

Nice.

I prefer plain watches with minimal functions (Nomos, Sinn, Panerai, Meistersinger) but if I were going for a Rolex type I think I'd get an Omega or a black Tudor.

 

[Virtual Blue]

Panerai and Sinn are very toolish in your list.
Yah to Nomos and Meistersinger.

 

[8ball]

probabaly the last release ever by the beastie boys- a vulgar MCA watch - all proceeds go to charity

http://www.beastieboys.com/

Isn't that Mike D?

 

[Winot]

Panerai and Sinn are very toolish in your list.
Yah to Nomos and Meistersinger.

Never been sure what a tool watch means. Just know that I like clean design, on dress and sports watches.

Here is my Sinn:

 

[editor]

Never been sure what a tool watch means. Just know that I like clean design, on dress and sports watches.

Here is my Sinn:

Lob on a rotating bezel and some chrono dials and I'll be all over that! Love the WW2 look of the hands and numbers.

 

[Winot]

See below post.

 

[Winot]

Lob on a rotating bezel and some chrono dials and I'll be all over that! Love the WW2 look of the hands and numbers.

Here you go boss:

http://www.chronomaster.co.uk/watches/sinn-flieger-wristwatch-757-utc-diapal/757-utc-diapal/

 

[editor]

Here you go boss:
http://www.chronomaster.co.uk/watches/sinn-flieger-wristwatch-757-utc-diapal/757-utc-diapal/

I got very excited then until I saw the price tag. Ouch!

 

[Winot]

I got very excited then until I saw the price tag. Ouch!

Yes, mechanical watches are not cheap.

 

[Virtual Blue]

hey ed, check out the Certina DS Podium range - pretty decent and affordable.

 

[editor]

This looks pretty good value for a quartz watch - it's about £130.

 

[editor]

Yes, mechanical watches are not cheap.

I got this mechanical watch for about £65 a while ago.

 

[editor]

hey ed, check out the Certina DS Podium range - pretty decent and affordable.

Seeing some nice ones there but nothing that's ticked all my boxes yet.