Wristwatches, watches and watch-like gadgets

[Virtual Blue]

Yeah I ought to join TZ. I've bought a mixture of old and new. Fairly modest collection so far but getting to the stage where I ought/want to consolidate.

Particular watch I have in mind to sell is a Nomos Tetra - the first proper watch I bought in 2007. Now feels a bit small.

But yes, if you could PM me your mate's details for future reference, that'd be great.

i have a real small collection now and like it that way. Quality of what a piece makes one feel is so subjective.
The watches don't need to be expensive but the quality and 'feel' must be there.
I don't feel the Speedy MK II is special anymore, it's become a chunk of heavy metal with a 3D texture place. It's a chore almost so it's got to go.

PM sent.

 

[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.

Haha, here's a post I found a couple of years back.
What's the story with the Exp 2?

 

[Winot]

Haha, here's a post I found a couple of years back.
What's the story with the Exp 2?

Ha! My opinion of Rolex has changed markedly since then. Partly due to getting an Explorer I ref. 1016. The Explorer II was bought after a lot of research - I wanted a waterproof GMT on a bracelet that wasn't oversized - in the end it was the only candidate (I'm still not keen on the GMT Master type bezel).

 

[Virtual Blue]

Ha! My opinion of Rolex has changed markedly since then. Partly due to getting an Explorer I ref. 1016. The Explorer II was bought after a lot of research - I wanted a waterproof GMT on a bracelet that wasn't oversized - in the end it was the only candidate (I'm still not keen on the GMT Master type bezel).

The GMT is rapacious in appearance, crude like an oversized child - the deformed sibling of the Sub C and Exp 2. Not my type.
The Exp 2 is a thing of beauty.

I tried on the Milgauss (at WoS to kill time) and the thing stopped on me twice!
The AD rep claimed it was perfectly normal as it wasn't in usage...what a load of shit.

I'm down to 2 Swiss watches now (3 if you include my dad's 50 year old Omega), my G Shock and Orient Star. I don't feel so bad...

 

[editor]

A different take on a smartwatch Casio Edifice EQB-500: Watch first, connected device second - Pocket-lint

 

[Spymaster]

The Tag Heuer Connected is getting there as far as smart watches are concerned but you'd still need wrists like The Hulk to wear it without it looking ridiculous.

 

[Virtual Blue]

This place is making me sick.
I'm seeing about 10-15 Rolexes per day - most common are subs and daytonas.
Christ, I was in a queue with a young kid (maybe 17/18?) with a bi-coloured blue sub renting a boat for 1500 euros per day. It's a different world here and it's times like these when I dislike all things Rolex.

Surprisingly, I not spotted any Omega Seamasters (though I seen about 3 Speedies so far).

 

[Fez909]

Looking for a strap like this. Forgot the search term/name. Help?

Also, on the lookout for a new watch. Like Bauhaus, or just general minimal designs. Any recommendations? Cheap, please.

Have a Rodina at the minute and love it...

...but want something a bit more casual/sporty/colourful maybe.


Really like Braun watches' style, but don't like the way the lugs look on most of them. I prefer lugs like this:



to this...



But prefer the design on the 2nd.

 

[fishfinger]

Looking for a strap like this. Forgot the search term/name. Help?

Woven watch strap?

 

[Fez909]

Woven watch strap?

That got me to the term I was looking for: Perlon!

Thanks

 

[Virtual Blue]

I've only seen those straps on the Nomos Ahoi.

Bauhaus watches - have a look at Junkers and Zeppelin.

Other brands include Junghans

 

[Chz]

I've only seen those straps on the Nomos Ahoi.

Bauhaus watches - have a look at Junkers and Zeppelin.

Other brands include Junghans

And Stowa.

 

[Virtual Blue]

Nightmare..
Whilst cycling, the springs from my Speedy Pro came loose and smashed onto an open road.
Heartbroken.

 

[Winot]

Nightmare..
Whilst cycling, the springs from my Speedy Pro came loose and smashed onto an open road.
Heartbroken.

 

[editor]

Nightmare..
Whilst cycling, the springs from my Speedy Pro came loose and smashed onto an open road.
Heartbroken.

Bloody hell. They cost a bomb, don't they? Is it not fixable at all?

 

[Virtual Blue]

Bloody hell. They cost a bomb, don't they? Is it not fixable at all?

Cosmetically, the glass is gone, dial and hands scratched.
I've left it to run for 24 hours to check on see how well it keeps time.
Worse scenario is that I go to Omega Boutique for a full service. I'm always skint at around this time of year

 

[Spymaster]

Cosmetically, the glass is gone, dial and hands scratched.
I've left it to run for 24 hours to check on see how well it keeps time.
Worse scenario is that I go to Omega Boutique for a full service. I'm always skint at around this time of year

I use this bloke for all of my watch repairs and servicing and have done for years. A full service on my Seamaster is about £150 which includes parts and a light polish. Watches sent to him come back looking mint and running perfectly. It's a small outfit (perhaps even a one man band) so it's not the fastest service in the world but he does a lovely job at less than half the price of Omega.

Ask for Mark. He does discounts every now and then like 50% off repairs, so chat him up and do a deal.

 

[Virtual Blue]

I use this bloke for all of my watch repairs and servicing and have done for years. A full service on my Seamaster is about £150 and that includes a light polish. Watches sent to him come back looking mint and running perfectly. It's a small outfit (perhaps even a one man band) so it's not the fastest service in the world but he does a lovely job at less than half the price of Omega.

Ask for Mark. He does discounts every now and then like 50% off repairs so chat him up and do a deal.

Cheers.
Just Emailed them.

Omega's quote was a third of the cost of my watch!! I know they do a good job but still...

 

[Spymaster]

Omega's quote was a third of the cost of my watch!!

I wouldn't have even bothered asking them. A while back I got a quote through a dealer to put an extra (stainless) half-link into a Speedmaster bracelet. They wanted nearly £200!

 

[Virtual Blue]

I wouldn't have even bothered asking them. A while back I got a quote through a dealer to put an extra (stainless) half-link into a Speedmaster bracelet. They wanted nearly £200!

I read that SWATCH are limiting their supplies to independent watch makers, effectively forcing some out of business.

My love for Omega is dwindling.
And it doesn't help when I see their new POs (they look dated already).

 

[Virtual Blue]

I wouldn't have even bothered asking them. A while back I got a quote through a dealer to put an extra (stainless) half-link into a Speedmaster bracelet. They wanted nearly £200!

Shit news from your Watchmaker:

Thank you for your meal (email). I have just checked with Omega and these parts you require a now restricted by them. We are unable to make the repair.

 

[mwgdrwg]

I've got an Omega watch which has to be stored for about 8 years. I've had it 3 already, it's not mine but I've been tasked with keeping it safe for someone. Do I have to worry about battery corrosion?

 

[Spymaster]

Shit news from your Watchmaker:

Thank you for your meal (email). I have just checked with Omega and these parts you require a now restricted by them. We are unable to make the repair.

Fuckers! I had no idea.

If they were asking me for a third of the cost of the watch to repair it and holding me ransom over parts I'd use the opportunity to buy a new (non-Omega) watch and fuck them off on principle.

Goodbye Omega, hello IWC Pilot.

 

[Virtual Blue]

I've got an Omega watch which has to be stored for about 8 years. I've had it 3 already, it's not mine but I've been tasked with keeping it safe for someone. Do I have to worry about battery corrosion?

Yes.
Safer to take the battery out.

 

[Virtual Blue]

Fuckers! I had no idea.

If they were asking me for a third of the cost of the watch to repair it and holding me ransom over parts I'd use the opportunity to buy a new (non-Omega) watch and fuck them off on principle.

Goodbye Omega, hello IWC Pilot.

I'm not buying any more Omegas from now on.
If I had the money, it will go to a Zenith or a Grand Seiko.

Bastards.

 

[nuffsaid]

Seiko Kinetic 100m - got mine in Amsterdam, as I worked out there I wanted something to remind me of my time there.

Used to have a regular Seiko auto, but at Uni I had so little contact time I spent most of my time in bed, so the lack of movement it endured killed it. At least with the kinetic there's a back-up battery.

 

[Virtual Blue]

As far as Seikos go, I'm very impressed with their new retro offerings.
Real funky 70s feel to them. Gorgeous.

 

[Virtual Blue]

Good news with my Speedy Pro.
It's going to cost 40% less to fix via my watch dealing buddy (otherwise, I was recommended Alsal off The Strand).

 

[ringo]

My newly acquired Speedy Pro - took ages to find one at a good price.
Am chuffed but it's back in the box until September (my 40th!).

Is this the one you just damaged? Hope it gets fixed up.
Been after an Omega chronograph for some time, and changes of circumstances mean I have a bit of cash and am in need of treating myself to something nice.
I like the Speedmaster Pro Moonwatch like yours, but also quite like the date version and the other one which seems to combine the black face, chrono and date, though perhaps not quite so stylish/classic in design - the Seamaster 300m Model 2594.52.00

I've done a bit of Googling as there seems to be debate about changes in movements over time, the buy out by Swatch, the parts issue you mention above, other stuff which as a non-watch geek doesn't mean much to me. Any ideas if there are models to look out for/avoid? I like the idea of an automatic, is that heresy?
Am I right in guessing that places like Watchfinder & Co. - The Pre-Owned Watch Specialist are top prices and they might be found cheaper elsewhere? Would like to pay less but don't want a fake.

#fuckthefuckingloftconversion

 

[ringo]

omega speedmaster date 3210.50.00