The Watch Thread - Part 6

[pwillie]

Sooooo sinful!!

Doesn't matter already, bui bui unkle nmnhnlm

 

[pwillie]

It's manual wind right? I've always wondered how many winds to fully wind my 3 days. Can count next time and post here, then I will pro rate? By the way, let's count 1 wind as 1 full movement of the thumb from bottom to top.

Ehh... Wind the watch until there's resistance, I don't think there's a fix number of revolutions...

 

[rachdanon]

I thought we just wind till there is tension then we stop? Still need to count ah?

Correct for manual wind , but I read for automatic wind like mine there is no tension, something in the barrel just slips so I will not know of it's fully wound. So use a manual wind like yours to compare.

 

[rachdanon]

Anyone ordered from panatime before? Was it good?

Mine was a good experience. I emailed and responses were very fast, I asked to change the buckle to a titanium one as it wasn't in the standard choices and they did it FOC. Also I asked for tubes and they added them FOC. I know local shops like gnomon watches do not have tubes.

 

[a562140]

i've never really thought about this but on the 8 days movement is there an "optimal" charge level to ensure that the watch at its least stressed? is there a pattern to follow e.g. letting the watch totally unwind before recharging...I'm sure there's nothing to be worried about but still it would be interesting for the nerd in me to know.

 

[ForumRider]

Now got summer sale iirc
Pictures not very clear.
Bought two straps. Discrepency in color from pic but thats what happens when u buy online.
Emailed them a week ago to ask about thickness of some straps that I was keen and until now no reply. So not ordering anymore.

Best is still to see the actual straps.

Yes i do see some items on sale as well and i ordered one strap along with other accessories

Mine was a good experience. I emailed and responses were very fast, I asked to change the buckle to a titanium one as it wasn't in the standard choices and they did it FOC. Also I asked for tubes and they added them FOC. I know local shops like gnomon watches do not have tubes.

Hoho thanks i order few accessories (spring bars, cape cloth, buckle etc) from them

 

[ForumRider]

Correct for manual wind , but I read for automatic wind like mine there is no tension, something in the barrel just slips so I will not know of it's fully wound. So use a manual wind like yours to compare.

Not sure leh but i thought its not always same number of winding each time right? It depends on how fast the watch wind down??

I let the sexperts here advise ma

 

[w3iw3n]

Hi guys, i got a budget for a watch not more than 10k. what sort of watch do you recommend?

This is gonna be my first luxury watch (hopefully not the last) and i wanted to buy something that i can use for quite some time.

Thinking of a rolex sub. Would that be a good start?
Got one friend suggested Omega Seamaster + Sinn

 

[gurgkle]

Just received the email, creation is having a clearance sale now. Orient Mako and Seiko Monster are part of the list.

Clearance Sale At Creationwatches

 

[yattokame]

Hi guys, i got a budget for a watch not more than 10k. what sort of watch do you recommend?

This is gonna be my first luxury watch (hopefully not the last) and i wanted to buy something that i can use for quite some time.

Thinking of a rolex sub. Would that be a good start?
Got one friend suggested Omega Seamaster + Sinn

Have u tried all the options? It really is down to individual taste.
My personal opinion is get the sub. It is very versatile. But u gotta try it on your wrist and see how they look.

If u wanna get multiple watches then from Tudor u can get blackshield + blackbay for a modern looking chrono and a retro looking diver.

Or u can consider a dress watch and a sporty/casual watch - a cartier santos 100 and a blackbay? But thats gonna be about 11k+?

Or just whack a panerai? 10k gives u quite a few options. The 424 and 425 for the unique dials. My personal preference.

Go around all the ADs and try. Dont be shy. Just tell them your budget and they will provide advice. There is no perfect watch; only what you like matters

Godspeed

 

[rachdanon]

Not sure leh but i thought its not always same number of winding each time right? It depends on how fast the watch wind down??

I let the sexperts here advise ma

It has to be the same number of winds from fully unwound to fully wound because you are winding the same mainspring.

i've never really thought about this but on the 8 days movement is there an "optimal" charge level to ensure that the watch at its least stressed? is there a pattern to follow e.g. letting the watch totally unwind before recharging...I'm sure there's nothing to be worried about but still it would be interesting for the nerd in me to know.

Watches are designed to be accurate at fully wound state. If you run your watches at low power levels (main spring not wound up) the escapement doesn't deliver enough power to the balance and the hairspring returns it earlier resulting in lower amplitudes of swing and your watch will start running fast. So optimal charge is fully wound state. Hope that's a nerd enough answer, had to refresh some watch terminology by googling.

 

[izacizacizac]

How to gpgt this Hoot ?

If you can remember the post in this thread last time, RM on wrist covering two coconuts.

Trophy pic yeah? HAHA

 

[i_got_a_question_to_ask]

If you can remember the post in this thread last time, RM on wrist covering two coconuts.

Trophy pic yeah? HAHA

the watch belong to Dan bilzerian

 

[i_got_a_question_to_ask]

Add on: Dan bilzerian is a nsfw to Google when Ur wife is around

 

[crapman]

Hi guys, i got a budget for a watch not more than 10k. what sort of watch do you recommend?

This is gonna be my first luxury watch (hopefully not the last) and i wanted to buy something that i can use for quite some time.

Thinking of a rolex sub. Would that be a good start?
Got one friend suggested Omega Seamaster + Sinn

As Yatto said, it is better for you to go and try the watches first before deciding.
Dress watch, driver watch or chorno watch. 10k budget gives you tons of option.

Howver I won't recommend you get two watch in one go. Haha enjoy one first than hoot another one later

 

[Nakedtoes]

Hi guys, i got a budget for a watch not more than 10k. what sort of watch do you recommend?

This is gonna be my first luxury watch (hopefully not the last) and i wanted to buy something that i can use for quite some time.

Thinking of a rolex sub. Would that be a good start?
Got one friend suggested Omega Seamaster + Sinn

Rolex sub is good can also look at gmt2c and explorer2

 

[Scribblemyname]

Hi guys, i got a budget for a watch not more than 10k. what sort of watch do you recommend?

This is gonna be my first luxury watch (hopefully not the last) and i wanted to buy something that i can use for quite some time.

Thinking of a rolex sub. Would that be a good start?
Got one friend suggested Omega Seamaster + Sinn

Get Rolex then, you won't regret it anyway

 

[a562140]

Watches are designed to be accurate at fully wound state. If you run your watches at low power levels (main spring not wound up) the escapement doesn't deliver enough power to the balance and the hairspring returns it earlier resulting in lower amplitudes of swing and your watch will start running fast. So optimal charge is fully wound state. Hope that's a nerd enough answer, had to refresh some watch terminology by googling.

And that also applies to the Pam 8/10 days movements with double/triple barrels? It feels like they are squeezing a lot of energy into a mechanical storage medium and will risk having more volatile amplitude differences from zero to full capacity.

 

[aerolord]

Hi guys, i got a budget for a watch not more than 10k. what sort of watch do you recommend?

This is gonna be my first luxury watch (hopefully not the last) and i wanted to buy something that i can use for quite some time.

Thinking of a rolex sub. Would that be a good start?
Got one friend suggested Omega Seamaster + Sinn

I hope you all don't mind me keep posting nice photo ... been awhile I do some self poison

I never like Rolex until I tried it once... looks damn nice on me

 

[peterpater]

Bambino?

and... NPNT!

think i cant post pictures with my post count.