The Watch Thread - Part 6

[Pagani_Z0nda]

What do you guys think of Rado? The gal is eyeing a ladies ceramic watch

Her skin is allergic to steel. Can only wear gold , silver and bronze stuff. Ceramic is another one. If not i was thinking of a cartier santos for her birthday in a few months time.

So comments on Rado ? TIA

 

[aerolord]

did you even check out the watches in the link? The watch I posted is like the pilot homage yatto bought from aliexpress a few days ago...there is no logo but the design elements are copied.

I don't think you get the point...

I am talking about your mentality as a person, not just the post alone.

 

[a562140]

Micro brand experts. Any comments on Magrette Dual Time?

i'm no expert but i'll give it a go, more knowledgeable experts please chime in:

- excellent vintage diver inspired styling
- miyota movement: bulletproof, no issues with servicing in future
- interesting internal bezel: don't find this often now, but its really useful less complicated than a GMT (but also less useful)
- sandwich dial + brightest c3 lume

You don't expect less than the best from this brand, which is grounded in providing value hi quality time pieces, and has strong focus on styling and finishing (see their other

And with Magrette you will expect the highest quality and
- excellent customer service (Dion responds to emails promptly)
- if the same as previous, a wonderful package: box, leather carrier with two compartments (strap/box)

Only word of caution is that Dual Time here is only 12H dual time - not 24H and so without day/night indication. But I guess most of us use our smartphones for that!

Magrette have always released limited editions, I'd expect this to sell out too, especially that green one!

 

[FaNtAsIuM]

I also tempt to hoot the moana pacific pro..

 

[Victor25]

i'm no expert but i'll give it a go, more knowledgeable experts please chime in:

- excellent vintage diver inspired styling
- miyota movement: bulletproof, no issues with servicing in future
- interesting internal bezel: don't find this often now, but its really useful less complicated than a GMT (but also less useful)
- sandwich dial + brightest c3 lume

You don't expect less than the best from this brand, which is grounded in providing value hi quality time pieces, and has strong focus on styling and finishing (see their other

And with Magrette you will expect the highest quality and
- excellent customer service (Dion responds to emails promptly)
- if the same as previous, a wonderful package: box, leather carrier with two compartments (strap/box)

Only word of caution is that Dual Time here is only 12H dual time - not 24H and so without day/night indication. But I guess most of us use our smartphones for that!

Magrette have always released limited editions, I'd expect this to sell out too, especially that green one!

I can attest for the quality of Magrette. Great value for money. But I find the height of the leather pouch too low for big watches. Unable to squeeze my magrette inside the pouch.

 

[All in a Day]

Her skin is allergic to steel. Can only wear gold , silver and bronze stuff. Ceramic is another one. If not i was thinking of a cartier santos for her birthday in a few months time.

So comments on Rado ? TIA

Gold watch on leather strap? The daydate looks great

 

[yattokame]

Gold watch on leather strap? The daydate looks great

yup yup


my old daydate with leather strap

 

[paul02]

- sandwich dial + brightest c3 lume

Brightest lume? I thought that title goes to the Seiko Monsters?

 

[slow_mo]

i'm no expert but i'll give it a go, more knowledgeable experts please chime in:

- excellent vintage diver inspired styling
- miyota movement: bulletproof, no issues with servicing in future
- interesting internal bezel: don't find this often now, but its really useful less complicated than a GMT (but also less useful)
- sandwich dial + brightest c3 lume

You don't expect less than the best from this brand, which is grounded in providing value hi quality time pieces, and has strong focus on styling and finishing (see their other

And with Magrette you will expect the highest quality and
- excellent customer service (Dion responds to emails promptly)
- if the same as previous, a wonderful package: box, leather carrier with two compartments (strap/box)

Only word of caution is that Dual Time here is only 12H dual time - not 24H and so without day/night indication. But I guess most of us use our smartphones for that!

Magrette have always released limited editions, I'd expect this to sell out too, especially that green one!

Thank you for the round up. I'm thinking of getting the Black Face SS, no confidence in PVD. How's Miyota compared with ETA 2824?

 

[gaoxing84]

Brightest lume? I thought that title goes to the Seiko Monsters?

I think what he meant was the highest grade or brightest grade of lume used.
Got C1, C2, C3 etc

 

[Beepok]

I think what he meant was the highest grade or brightest grade of lume used.
Got C1, C2, C3 etc

those radioactive Tritum one most satki

 

[i_got_a_question_to_ask]

Hi watch collectors,

I am looking to purchase a pair of watches which can be use as wedding gift, something that can hold sentiment value as it age. But the budget not very high, only around 6k for a pair.

Need not be exactly the same model, similar looking will do. Have to be automatic, prefer not too sporty kind, but chronograph is fine.

Have been looking at Longines models but was thinking what other options are there. Really new to luxury watch so hopefully can get more ideas on what is out there.

Thanks~

Tissot le Locle double happiness
http://m.tissot.ch/?collections/products/8527

 

[pwillie]

MB&F x L’Epée 1839 Starfleet Machine

Star trek geeks x horophiles

 

[gaoxing84]

Dinner!

 

[exxondus]

Dinner!

Such a big ball on your plate

 

[Pagani_Z0nda]

Gold watch on leather strap? The daydate looks great

yup yup


my old daydate with leather strap

Nice.. but too bad she does not fancy leather strap

 

[a562140]

Thank you for the round up. I'm thinking of getting the Black Face SS, no confidence in PVD. How's Miyota compared with ETA 2824?

Hard to make a comparison with eta 2824 as there are too many grades and versions available, but i think there is general consensus that the 9015 exceeds the basic 2824 grade/version.

Since its launch a few years back, the 9015 has proven to be a solid piece of work, no surprises, no hiccups, just reliable and performs as it should. Emotional acceptance has lagged, but I think this is just due to habit and tradition.

Perhaps more importantly, in one or two years this is going to be a moot point as the Swatch group ends external sale of ETA movements. Personally I think this is the wrong move, as the Japs will now conquer the movement market and will be able to grow using the 9015 which I predict will become a microbrand favourite.

More details of the 9015 here. If you go by tech specs and pictures alone (no branding), you might just think it as a swiss movement.
9series| MIYOTA MOVEMENT cal.9015

 

[a562140]

I think what he meant was the highest grade or brightest grade of lume used.
Got C1, C2, C3 etc

yes thanks. c3 is rated brightest by the manufacturer, superluminova. seiko has their own lumibrite (sp?).

i don't know of any technical comparisons as practical and perceivable brightness is complicated by application technique e.g. area coverage, number of layers, contrast with dial colour...

seiko is bright, but to my eyes panerai could be brighter (esp the sandwich dials), rolex more pleasing a glow.

 

[a562140]

I can attest for the quality of Magrette. Great value for money. But I find the height of the leather pouch too low for big watches. Unable to squeeze my magrette inside the pouch.

which magrette do you have and would you care to post some pics and a review? i think it could be the first for magrette here on hwz.

 

[rboyboy]

Anybody bought hands and or bracelet from yobokies before? Was wondering how come his website doesn't indicate the prices. Any idea how much it costs for hands alone? I have already emailed him.