Wristwatches, watches and watch-like gadgets

[Virtual Blue]

My Citizen dive watch seems to have finally died, despite living on the window sill to ensure it gets loads of power
Even though its heft means I rarely wore it, I mourn its passing.
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Am now rather desirous of this, which I spotted in Heathrow duty free recently. But it is obscenely expensive

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I like that but they're chunky as hell and not very wearable.

Good call from Griff on Sinn.
Also consider Damasko.

 

[furluxor]

This is my baby. It was a university graduation gift and I was allowed to pick it out myself. There's an engraving with my parents' good wishes and my graduation date on the other side. My parents still don't know I didn't actually graduate until some years later Now the strap needs repairing (one loop broke off), I'm hoping I can find someone to do that rather than having to replace the whole thing.

 

[LDC]

Given up on my fancy automatic divers watch. Wanted something that was analogue and a bit 'apocalypse proof' in not needing batteries, was robust and wasn't digital. So far it stops after about 24 hours of not being worn so needs some reliable time to reset it from, the lume doesn't always last a full night so can't see the time when I wake up sometimes, and the bezel keeps getting jammed.

Will sell it and just buy a Gshock ffs.

 

[Spymaster]

Given up on my fancy automatic divers watch. Wanted something that was analogue and a bit 'apocalypse proof' in not needing batteries, was robust and wasn't digital. So far it stops after about 24 hours of not being worn so needs some reliable time to reset it from, the lume doesn't always last a full night so can't see the time when I wake up sometimes, and the bezel keeps getting jammed.

What is it?

 

[Chilli.s]

it stops after about 24 hours of not being worn

Thats automatics for you, only any good if worn all the time

 

[Spymaster]

Thats automatics for you, only any good if worn all the time

Nah, a 24 hour reserve is super-short. My Seamaster will run for 3 or 4 days unworn.

 

[LDC]

Nah, a 24 hour reserve is super-short. My Seamaster will run for 3 or 4 days unworn.

Might be a bit more sometimes. But I can't wear a watch at work, so if I work 2 days in a row it then requires resetting. It's a Seiko SKX007 with some milspec mods.

 

[Chilli.s]

Nah, a 24 hour reserve is super-short. My Seamaster will run for 3 or 4 days unworn.

Do you know what movement it has?

 

[Chilli.s]

It's a Seiko SKX007 with some milspec mods.

Yeah they have a very short reserve, 24 hrs is about the limit

 

[Spymaster]

Might be a bit more sometimes. But I can't wear a watch at work, so if I work 2 days in a row it then requires resetting. It's a Seiko SKX007 with some milspec mods.

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Can you not hand-wind it?

Most autos I've had can also be wound by the crown if you pull it out to the position just before the hack.

 

[Spymaster]

Do you know what movement it has?

No idea.

 

[Chilli.s]

milspec mods

Can be modded with other movements too

 

[LDC]

Can you not hand-wind it?

Most autos I've had can also be wound by the crown if you pull it out to the position just before the hack.

I think so, but still doesn't last long enough tbh. Plus the lume etc.

 

[rutabowa]

LOOK i just got this, well it is on the way:

 

[rutabowa]

The seller just offered me the white faces Arabic version for a cut price, should I get 2?
No.
Cheap though, they're 15£ or so delivered from India... "refurbished", whatever that means (I suspect it means "lucky dip if it will work for longer than a day" but worth a punt I I reckon, apparently the mechanism is v simple and sturdy in those HMT watches... and setting/winding it every day is not a problem for how I'll use it, as long as it doesn't lose a radical amount of time in a day.)

 

[rutabowa]

My current watch is a tasteful metal beast by the famous watchmaker Tommy Hilfiger, it weighs about a kilo though.

 

[nick]

Advice please.
Need to get birthday watch for Nick minor's 19th

Initial brief of "I trust dad's judgement" has not been refined to :
Metal wrist band , Analogue, water proof/resistant. Probably quartz (radio controlled nice to have if so, I guess) , agnostic on date or gadgets. Nick Minor is over 6ft of rugby playing student so nothing too frou frou

"Something like yours", I'm told. My daily wear is a 2014 Submariner Date (116610LN) - so that ain't happening

Mrs Nick wants to keep within £100. I'm thinking <£250 may be more realistic. Would like to get something within the next 2 weeks

suggestions please?

 

[Chz]

I've always thought Skagens were pretty good looking at a not-outrageous price.

 

[hash tag]

I've always thought Skagens were pretty good looking at a not-outrageous price.

Mrs tag has a Skagen and I looked at one last week for £175. They are mostly plain, thin simple things, if a bit on the delicate side for a big strapping lad.

 

[Griff]

Picked up a Laco Flieger 'B' recently as they were going cheap on one of those discount sites. Half price at £150. Miyota movement so nice and accurate. Came with a horrible leather strap so a nice olive Nato replaced it.

Quite like it despite it being pretty bulky compared to my Stowa Flieger 'A'.

 

[Chz]

You remind me that I recently had to go through the contents insurance, and I found I'd put the Stowa down as the price I bought it at instead of the replacement value which is now 3x that much!

 

[Spymaster]

Advice please.
Need to get birthday watch for Nick minor's 19th

Initial brief of "I trust dad's judgement" has not been refined to :
Metal wrist band , Analogue, water proof/resistant. Probably quartz (radio controlled nice to have if so, I guess) , agnostic on date or gadgets. Nick Minor is over 6ft of rugby playing student so nothing too frou frou

"Something like yours", I'm told. My daily wear is a 2014 Submariner Date (116610LN) - so that ain't happening

Mrs Nick wants to keep within £100. I'm thinking <£250 may be more realistic. Would like to get something within the next 2 weeks

suggestions please?

Seiko 5 Sports Auto.

Pretty much the best watch on the market for £250, imo.

 

[nick]

Wow that is a lot of seiko for £250.
I would have jumpEd on that an hour ago, but have now decided to
pass on my automatic seamaster, since I never wear it much now (date too small for my eyes)
in theory it is worth more than my budget for him but on checking I only paid 575 for it in 2011 as its provenance is “less than certain” (bought it 2nd hand from the fx dealer at work , who liked to dabble in watch dealing, absolutely no paperwork)

mrs Nick is not stupid and has observed I seme to be offloading watches ( my youngest is wearing my gshock metal at the moment) : She wonders if I am gearing up for a new one

perhaps, subconsciously, I am. See post 1,048. I still like that panerai

 

[Gromit]

Mrs tag has a Skagen and I looked at one last week for £175. They are mostly plain, thin simple things, if a bit on the delicate side for a big strapping lad.

G-Shock. Don't get more rugged.

 

[bellaozzydog]

G-Shock. Don't get more rugged.

This

 

[LDC]

This

What G-shocks do people have? As mentioned above have decided to get one after my Seiko turned out to be a bit shit.

Want a black square digital with no fancy altimeter or barometer etc., a positive display and the solar power option.

 

[Virtual Blue]

Seiko or a G Shock.

 

[nick]

What G-shocks do people have? As mentioned above have decided to get one after my Seiko turned out to be a bit shit.

Want a black square digital with no fancy altimeter or barometer etc., a positive display and the solar power option.

Full metal black resin (GMW-B5000G-1ER) - currently being worn by the youngest
Pros - Bullet proof / solar / radio controlled so always accurate (assuming it can get a signal)

Cons - Alarm is inaudible, Blue tooth is little gimmicky, Overpriced at 400.

Look into the (almost) identical base model (GW-M5610U-1ER) for £135. I believe the display isn't quite as clear,but otherwise probably much the same. Have a listen to the alarm volume, if that is important to you

 

[LDC]

Yeah, don't want Bluetooth, but do need a good alarm, thanks for tips! That is the model that gets a load of recommendations. Also tempted by the massive GX-56BB that looks like I could swing it to knock out a cow if needs be.

 

[Griff]

Have one of these G-Shocks, but can only wear it in Summer time because I haven't a fucking clue how to reset it.

There is a Youtube clip on how to do it but it just made my brain explode.