The Watch Thread - Part 6

[a562140]

sharing my humble watch and first post in this thread!

very nice find.

alba has some nice designs and good quality. afterall they are made by seiko.

like pilots:

or smart casual watch (collaboration design)

they even have a destro diver

 

[a562140]

Don't get watches that belong to swatch Corp. General rule of thumb

Wah big statement there

Generally i'd say there are pros and cons for any watch, especially if its a luxury item. So perhaps it depends on the reason for buying a watch?

Sincere question and not trolling you: What's your watch and why did you buy it?

 

[a562140]

To all chronograph users, do you all use it often or not at all? Thinking of getting one with chrono but don't even think I'd use it at all lol

yes, chrono or the dials on divers. for timing my parking coupon, timing the kids gametime or studytime.

here's a better list from a pro:

May 1998

Timepiecesata & Statistics
10 Uses for the Chronograph
So you're not an airline pilot or race car driver. Still, there are reasons beyond sheer good looks to use your chronograph for more than the time of day.

The Stop Watch.
Press the button at the start and again at the stop of any event.

Second Time Zone.
Use the hour subdial like a second watch – start precisely when you know hour differences between the two time zones.

Appointment Reminder.
Advance the chrono hand to an hour or minute you would like to note. With the hand off its normal 12 o'clock position, you'll again see your appointment time.

Quick Glance.
Move the chronograph hand to cover the minute hand. After a workout, for example, look at the new position of the minute hand for quick note of elapsed time.

Knotted Handkerchief.
When a great idea springs to mind, hit your chrono start button. Stop after a few seconds. Later, your idea will return to you as you note the odd placement of the chrono hand.

Countdown.
Place the chrono hand at a future point in the hour. When the minute hand gets there, your time is up.

Two-Timer.
Start the chrono hand precisely when the seconds hand is at 60. The first lap "winner" is stopped with the chronograph button; the second is indicated by the small seconds hand.

Recordkeeping.
Activate the chronograph when an event you'd like to recall occurs. Before the end of the hour, subtract the elapsed time and recall precisely when the event occurred.

"Crash" Chronograph.
Start the chronograph when you're in a fender-bender accident. You may be the only person able to tell the police precisely when the other car hit yours.

Good Luck
Place the chronograph hand on your lucky number – and have a nice day.


Source: Dieter Henning, International Watch Co.

but i have this one to make me smile for the sheer pleasure of watching the seconds hand go and admiring the movement behind it:

 

[Henabi]

I just read a watch article about silicone being used in automatic watches.

And one of them is Omega. Its supposed to allow watch makers to increase frequency for high time accuracy and also since its silicone...

there's no need for oiling therefore last longer...

rolex may start to include silicone too

http://www.ablogtowatch.com/rolex-begins-using-silicon-syloxi-hairsprings-caliber-2236-watch-movements/

 

[balzebub]

I just read a watch article about silicone being used in automatic watches.

And one of them is Omega. Its supposed to allow watch makers to increase frequency for high time accuracy and also since its silicone...

there's no need for oiling therefore last longer...

rolex may start to include silicone too

http://www.ablogtowatch.com/rolex-begins-using-silicon-syloxi-hairsprings-caliber-2236-watch-movements/

Yup silicon parts can be found in their newer coaxial movements. I think Rolex only inplement it in their ladies range or something. Have always felt Omega is one of the bigger watch companies that dare to embrace new technology.

 

[rboyboy]

yes, chrono or the dials on divers. for timing my parking coupon, timing the kids gametime or studytime.

here's a better list from a pro:



but i have this one to make me smile for the sheer pleasure of watching the seconds hand go and admiring the movement behind it:

That's pretty detailed! Well I just feel that my current watch with a rotating bezel is easier since it measures elapsed time.

 

[Navigator]

what do you guys think of this?

 

[Henabi]

what do you guys think of this?

its very nice actually. I prefer the Men's Cellini series more than the Rolex Date and Day/Date series, because of the design.

 

[Navigator]

Going to pull trigger

 

[slow_mo]

Going to pull trigger

How much to pull the trigger? The Rollie looks good.

 

[Navigator]

I think about 25

 

[jase07]

Don't get watches that belong to swatch Corp. General rule of thumb

why leh? they make some of the best mass production movement around leh.
like ETA 2892.

 

[pwillie]

Waiting to knock off

 

[coern]

what do you guys think of this?

Looks nice! Like an undercover rolex. Haha

 

[Piano_guy]

Hi All,

Wonder anyone is tired of their Orient Bambino. Looking to trade this piece off as focusing more on dress watch.

 

[yattokame]

My first luxury watch.
Bought in 2004 with my first bonus.
Time flies.

 

[rboyboy]

I am surprised that the famous bambino got featured in ablogtowatch!

 

[Hua_Hui]

this is sick! how much does it cost anyone knows?

 

[Henabi]

I am surprised that the famous bambino got featured in ablogtowatch!

Why not?!?!? Fully Orient In house movt.

Great dress watch

 

[kingsfall]

why leh? they make some of the best mass production movement around leh.
like ETA 2892.

i dont get how ppl willing to pay so much premium for a normal omega or a tag when they use the same movement as a normal swatch auto watch. no product innovation whatsoever.