Virtual Blue
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For a second I thought I saw a Breitling.
I only seen that watch on discussion boards but never in real life.
Wristwatches, watches and watch-like gadgets
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For a second I thought I saw a Breitling.
I only seen that watch on discussion boards but never in real life.
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It has a pleasing amount of pointless dials! I like.
Virtual Blue
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Casio was the first watch I can remember so it feels odd to wear them 30 years later!
I still prefer the look and feel of a mechanical...but these are just so tool-ish it's fun.
It'll be interesting to see how they will do in the next 36 months with the Apple Watch and Android Wear coming into play.
Virtual Blue
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As a fan of wearing one watch for every occasion, I love the look of the Nomos Ahoi Atlantik.
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Virtual Blue
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I like Stowa too - very respectable watch company with great history.
I suppose the biggest draw about the Nomos is their in-house movements and ridiculous cheap servicing costs. I find their designs fresher than Stowa's. Both are real cool companies and represent excellent value for money.
Virtual Blue
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Very stylish, but I think this Stowa one is even nicer (in black or white).
Lack of lume on the Antea and the intrusive seconds dial doesn't do it for me.
I prefer their pilots - no logo or date. Very clean looking piece.
Opera Buffa
griddling
This is the Ressence Type 3.
We have now gone full circle, aesthetically - it is an analogue watch, imitating a smart watch, imitating an analogue watch.
The watch face is filled with oil so that the hands and dials appear projected onto a glass 'screen'.
Slight downside is it costs €25,000.
We have now gone full circle, aesthetically - it is an analogue watch, imitating a smart watch, imitating an analogue watch.
The watch face is filled with oil so that the hands and dials appear projected onto a glass 'screen'.
Slight downside is it costs €25,000.
Opera Buffa
griddling
God I love this. It is the Ressence really, a later 'type' number isn't necessarily better; rather like buying oneself a Porsche.
Here is a white one:
And a black one:
They are luminous!
And all analogue, although I can't quite believe my eyes. Does that mean it makes a tickticktickticktick noise?
Here is a white one:
And a black one:
They are luminous!
And all analogue, although I can't quite believe my eyes. Does that mean it makes a tickticktickticktick noise?
Virtual Blue
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here's more.
i'm not a fan unfortunately.
btw - didn't Omega TM-ed the name 'Liquid Metal?'
Brainaddict
slight system overdrive
Rather than start a new thread I thought I'd ask this on a thread where people might know. I have a seiko 5 sports automatic. It loses 2-3mins a week so I went into a jewellers to see if they could improve it. The guy said that was actually quite good for a watch like this, and that if I cycle any adjustments he might be able to make would be knocked out within a few days anyway. Is that right? Is it not possible to get the watch more accurate? I'd rather it gained time than lose time tbh, as it does make me late(r) for things.
Virtual Blue
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i'm assuming the movement is 7s36 and the accuracy can be all over the shop. the one i have, fortunately runs at + 4 secs a day, if it was -17 to 25 secs per day, it'd bug the fuck out of me.
there is a timing lever on these watches and as far as i know, they are easy to regulate.
are you based in london? i know some a small watch making company that will do it quite cheaply.
Brainaddict
slight system overdrive
I am, yes, that would be great - please do link or PM me if you prefer.
Edit: The movement is 7S36B apparently.
Edit: The movement is 7S36B apparently.
Virtual Blue
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indie watch makers will be a thing of the past soon... 
nice blokes these lot. you will need to walk up the stairs once you're in the newsagent.
WTC, 3 Back Hill, EC1R 5EN.
nice blokes these lot. you will need to walk up the stairs once you're in the newsagent.
WTC, 3 Back Hill, EC1R 5EN.
Brainaddict
slight system overdrive
Great, thanks, will get down there soon. I had a feeling the jewellers I went into just didn't want the hassle.
Virtual Blue
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i find most jewellers a total rip off.
dedicated indie-watch making is where it's at.
when you go upstairs and inside the workshop, check out their watch winder - i've seen some beautiful pieces on that.
dedicated indie-watch making is where it's at.
when you go upstairs and inside the workshop, check out their watch winder - i've seen some beautiful pieces on that.
starfish
No dialogue. Just plot.
It also has a slide rule!! But God knows how you use it & what for
gentlegreen
I hummus, therefore I am ...
I might treat myself to a new strap for my watch ...
Chz
Stark Raving Sane
I'm tempted. I like the Seiko 5, but I'm a bit annoyed at the prospect of regulating it costing as much as buying it in the first place.indie watch makers will be a thing of the past soon...
nice blokes these lot. you will need to walk up the stairs once you're in the newsagent.
WTC, 3 Back Hill, EC1R 5EN.
Virtual Blue
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they're decent watches and i've read on many forums that accuracy is completely random.
you could get one running to COSC standards and others completely out of sync.
i'm unsure how much a watchmaker will charge on a non-ETA movement but it looks like a simple procedure.
could even try it yourself!
http://users.tpg.com.au/wookie99/regulatingwatches.html
here's a picture of the fifty fathoms seiko 5 mod i own (not mine but i have exactly the same one).
Virtual Blue
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Gee, i really like the look of this one!!
Germans seem to take their cases very seriously!
Brainaddict
slight system overdrive
This worked out great thanks. Watch now keeping much better timeindie watch makers will be a thing of the past soon...
nice blokes these lot. you will need to walk up the stairs once you're in the newsagent.
WTC, 3 Back Hill, EC1R 5EN.
The guy seemed a bit annoyed with me because I'd said it was losing two minutes a week and it turned out to be closer to one minute. But that's fine - I *want* my watchmaker to be annoyed at inaccuracy
Virtual Blue
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This worked out great thanks. Watch now keeping much better time
The guy seemed a bit annoyed with me because I'd said it was losing two minutes a week and it turned out to be closer to one minute. But that's fine - I *want* my watchmaker to be annoyed at inaccuracy
'that' guy - was he the old fella wearing the glasses?
he gets annoyed with everyone.
once i showed him a Beijing watch that needed servicing and he turned into a watch snob - "we don't work on Chinese junk!!"
i was like "er..okay."
Brainaddict
slight system overdrive
Yes, that's the guy. Guess he's just grumpy. Anyway, did the job fine for £10 so he can grump away.
UnderOpenSky
baseline neural therapy
So I've just ordered one of these. Not expensive compared to some on the thread but a shed load more then I've ever spent!
I quite liked the look of the all black ones with a negative display, but these look to be clearer. Managed to save a fair bit by ordering from a German website!
I quite liked the look of the all black ones with a negative display, but these look to be clearer. Managed to save a fair bit by ordering from a German website!
Virtual Blue
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So I've just ordered one of these. Not expensive compared to some on the thread but a shed load more then I've ever spent!
I quite liked the look of the all black ones with a negative display, but these look to be clearer. Managed to save a fair bit by ordering from a German website!
Negative displays look good but low light readability is poor.
Positive is the best way to go for tool watches...
Have you used the barometer yet?
UnderOpenSky
baseline neural therapy
I'm actually having a nightmare ordering it! Thing is not only is a big saving I can't actually find a similar one in the UK. Most of the "budget" ones in the UK are all black model which look cooler, but as you say are probably harder to read.
I'm actually buying it part because of altimeter, but will be curious to see how the barometer does help predict rain when in the hills.
I'm actually buying it part because of altimeter, but will be curious to see how the barometer does help predict rain when in the hills.
Virtual Blue
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Which model is that? Looks like the core...Have you ordered it?
Creationwatches are meant to be good.
But you may get unlucky at customs ( majority of folks are lucky mind).
I recently purchased the G Shock and the altimeter is the most accurate. Wished it had GPS though...that would make it the perfect tool watch...
Creationwatches are meant to be good.
But you may get unlucky at customs ( majority of folks are lucky mind).
I recently purchased the G Shock and the altimeter is the most accurate. Wished it had GPS though...that would make it the perfect tool watch...
UnderOpenSky
baseline neural therapy
Not yet so will check out the other site. Think it's their checkout.
It's a Core Black Regular...the guts seem to be the same across the range with the more expensive ones having posher cases.
Not really bothered about GPS as it would bring battery life down to a day. Also I've got a dedicated unit and find that my phone is better due to having a high resolution screen and mapping. I also suspect that watches that have it would do lat/long rather then OS grid.
It's a Core Black Regular...the guts seem to be the same across the range with the more expensive ones having posher cases.
Not really bothered about GPS as it would bring battery life down to a day. Also I've got a dedicated unit and find that my phone is better due to having a high resolution screen and mapping. I also suspect that watches that have it would do lat/long rather then OS grid.
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