The Watch Thread - Part 5

[a562140]

ahhh micro brand expert chime in liao. all in your hands bro.

paiseh...enthusiast at most...i've seen the light and now on a mission to help everyone see there's more to this hobby...

anyway watch for today ...seiko "sushi roll" at pool pic to start the weekend

 

[Hungry4more]

Just bought the Oient Star Retrograde today, feeling so excited with my first automatic Shall put up the pictures tmr! Thanks for all your kind suggestions and poisoning too

 

[paul02]

no idea. whats your budget like? dont get fooled by the lume shot. if you're just starting out below 400 a seiko would be a good way to start. such as seiko monster.

I like monster but I'm in my 20's and metal bracelets make me look old.

the deepblue t100 series are famous for their tritium always-on lume... different from regular chargeable lume

Are they worthy of their price? Or are other T100 series better?

 

[Donten]

I like monster but I'm in my 20's and metal bracelets make me look old.

Problem solved.

 

[paul02]

Problem solved.

Not to mention. It's quite big and the sides are shiny which means scratch friendly

The Frankenmonster looks good though.

 

[a562140]

Not to mention. It's quite big and the sides are shiny which means scratch friendly

The Frankenmonster looks good though.

which model are you considering at the moment? and maybe if you list your priorities and concerns, i'm sure the watch collectors here will be willing to chime in!

 

[paul02]

which model are you considering at the moment? and maybe if you list your priorities and concerns, i'm sure the watch collectors here will be willing to chime in!

None at the moment actually.

I'm in my mid 20's. My desired watch would have to be;

1. Simple (just a hour-min-sec hand will suffice)
2. Not surface-shiny (easily prone to scratches)
3. Looks good (not too flashy)

Trying to keep a budget of $300 but willing to wait to get $700 in many many months to come. It's a long journey to find me the right one.

These watches (without metal straps though) are currently on my list.

 

[a562140]

That's a good start, allow me to paraphrase:

1. 3-handed diver
2. budget up to $700
3. sporty (not dress)

A question for you is the movement - are you looking at a fuss free battery-run watch or a mechanical automatic? The folks on here are mechanical die-hards mostly, but I myself own a couple of quartz pieces for the days where I'm in a hurry or just don't want to bother...

 

[pwillie]

None at the moment actually.

I'm in my mid 20's. My desired watch would have to be;

1. Simple (just a hour-min-sec hand will suffice)
2. Not surface-shiny (easily prone to scratches)
3. Looks good (not too flashy)

Trying to keep a budget of $300 but willing to wait to get $700 in many many months to come. It's a long journey to find me the right one.

These watches (without metal straps though) are currently on my list.

Seiko sumo if your wrist can handle it
Otherwise any monster variations are good

 

[fffrozzz]

Not to mention. It's quite big and the sides are shiny which means scratch friendly

The Frankenmonster looks good though.

it's not scratch friendly, call it battle scar

 

[yattokame]

The Beginner's Guide To The Seiko 5 - Luxury News

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/10-famous-non-iwatch-timepieces-2014-06-20?link=MW_home_latest_news

nice reads......

 

[yattokame]

was asking the hotel concierge for recommendations of watch shops around shinjuku area and somehow he suggested this....

Luxury Brand Watch Auction Timepeaks - Pre-owned & Used watches

 

[Benedetto13]

Problem solved.

Do I need a different spring bar. I had an issue with my Casio edifice when I removed the metal bracelet, just putting the sprig bars on would not be enough to place it there, It will drop out from either side.. Because there's hole at each side of the lug..

 

[patryn33]

That's a good start, allow me to paraphrase:

1. 3-handed diver
2. budget up to $700
3. sporty (not dress)

A question for you is the movement - are you looking at a fuss free battery-run watch or a mechanical automatic? The folks on here are mechanical die-hards mostly, but I myself own a couple of quartz pieces for the days where I'm in a hurry or just don't want to bother...

At paul02:
Must be diver? All diver are sporty that goes without saying.

If u willing to shop online and wants a sporty watch. Here is a great deal
http://www.ocean7watchco.com/store/ocean7-meteor-titanium.html

If u don't mind jap this is a great one
http://orientwatchusa.com/collections/mens-watches/diver/el03005y

Fuss free quartz loads to choose from no need to ask for choices here, u just need to go window shopping

 

[paul02]

That's a good start, allow me to paraphrase:

1. 3-handed diver
2. budget up to $700
3. sporty (not dress)

A question for you is the movement - are you looking at a fuss free battery-run watch or a mechanical automatic? The folks on here are mechanical die-hards mostly, but I myself own a couple of quartz pieces for the days where I'm in a hurry or just don't want to bother...

More or less on points 1-3.

I am on the fence with this one. Quartz seems fuss free but Mech movement is nice and smooth.

I bought this but was quite disappointed with it. Didn't keep time well. I mean to say, if I spend 3 minutes shaking it and leaving it on my table and take it out the next day, it loses time very quickly (sometimes even stops).

I had this notion that a mech watch should be able to run continuously (after shaking it for a good 5 minutes maybe?) for at least 2 days before it stops.

I was wrong.

it's not scratch friendly, call it battle scar

Nice way to put it, but it's a blemish in my eye.

At paul02:
Must be diver? All diver are sporty that goes without saying.

If u willing to shop online and wants a sporty watch. Here is a great deal
Clearance! :: OCEAN7 Meteor Titanium Final Sale, No Returns or Exchanges, 90 Day Warranty -

If u don't mind jap this is a great one
SEL03005Y0 SEL03005Y EL03005Y M-FORCE | Orient Automatic Watches & Reviews | Orient Watch USA

Fuss free quartz loads to choose from no need to ask for choices here, u just need to go window shopping

Thanks for the suggestion but none appeals to me.



All 3 of you please let me know what watches you own please?

 

[patryn33]

What we own u may not appeal to u too.
U might as well go search and tell us what u like

Mech watch shake 5 mins last 2 days or 48 hrs? U better read more. That's not happening.

 

[All in a Day]

Do they make quartz watches with sweeping hands nowadays? Quite common with clocks.

 

[patryn33]

They do make only bulova
Bulova

 

[All in a Day]

They do make only bulova
Bulova

Paul02 there u go, sweeping hands and dont need shake your watch

 

[patryn33]

Bulova iirc no dealer in sg, only can buy online