The Watch Thread - Part 9

[Henabi]

Not sure about Tudor and SMPO clasp, but I sure like the Rolex Sub's GlideLock Clasp.

The new glide lock yes. It's like "finally..."

 

[binnie]

My humber 1 cent.

What i see are two used watches. Why compare two watches that may have undergone different fates? Compare them when new.

Note sure how to compare the bracelets in terms of comfort.

Engine? In terms of accuracy, go for quartz. how do you compare the engines in terms of? accuracy? smoothness of rotation? reliability?

Value for money is a factor to consider.
Brand prestige is another. How much would you pay for that?

A watch with a bimetallic compensating freesprung balance and a plain steel overcoil hairspring, manually pinned at the collet and manually attached at a fixed stud, is hopelessly technically obsolete. However, making it run accurately requires enormous skill and a deep understanding of both the technical and practical sides of watchmaking. That is why such a watch is interesting — it is not so much that there is absolute technical superiority; it is that there is a human in the loop.

 

[Lehnsherr]

Not sure about Tudor and SMPO clasp, but I sure like the Rolex Sub's GlideLock Clasp.

The PO's clasp is thicker (very much so) than the sub and its better quality if put side by side.

The micro adjustment part is where rolex shines with the glidelock. The PO don't even have those holes on the clasp for micro adjustment and all you can do is remove the halflinks.

However the Seamaster 300 has the rack and pusher type (machiam like the glidelock) already so maybe the next revision omega will add into the PO

 

[Ed.YEO]

Rollie and Homie shot!

不知道是我眼花还是有问题。。。那老叻的外圈，牙不够尖/突出，看起来似乎难转咧。。。
STEINHART的握感比较好。

 

[osirisx]

Anyone heard of clemont tourbillon?

Can't find much info online

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[Ed.YEO]

Anyone heard of clemont tourbillon?

Can't find much info online

牌子似乎已经死了。。。
https://twitter.com/ClemontWatches

 

[proskiwxz]

what type of leather strap or color of the nato strap with fits this sbbn035?

 

[Pagani_Z0nda]

Hooted already Haha. Good deal fun watch but might let go when my prometheus is out.

You're on a mini roll... small hoots but better than none

 

[chickenbackside]

Think PP bracelet better than Rolex... CBS to comment?!

The nautilus bracelet is definitely more comfy than any Rolex bracelet I've tried (vintage and modern). It's also much more finely made. They are on totally different levels of finishing.

But in terms of toughness, the Rolex wins.

So what is "better" depends on what is important to you.

** I was deciding between the Nautilus and 15202ST, and in the process tried a 15400 & 15300 as well. The AP bracelet is nice, but it feels no where near as comfy as the nautilus' and no where near as solid as a Rolex's.

I asked myself if I would lust after the Nautilus if I had a 15202ST, and vice versa, and I bought the one that would make me spend less money. As for Rolex, I know there will be more to come in my life.

 

[pwillie]

My humber 1 cent.

What i see are two used watches. Why compare two watches that may have undergone different fates? Compare them when new.

Note sure how to compare the bracelets in terms of comfort.

Engine? In terms of accuracy, go for quartz. how do you compare the engines in terms of? accuracy? smoothness of rotation? reliability?

Value for money is a factor to consider.
Brand prestige is another. How much would you pay for that?

Wut?

 

[gaoxing84]

You're on a mini roll... small hoots but better than none

No game for huge purchase. Small ones to scratch the itch lol

 

[pentium_f]

Why not much discussion on Glycine watches ? Anyone knows what is the AD discount for Glycine ?

 

[a562140]

paul02 you finally got the steinhart.
i remember telling you something like go with your heart and just hoot lol.
postponing gratification is never a bad thing- congrats!

 

[edchys]

Do you mind telling us how different is the quality?

My Tudor was full of scratches after a week of wearing. I think 904L is stronger bah not too sure though. The bracelet of Rolex is more solid feeling too. The glidelock as mentioned by others is great. The clasp on Rolex is more secure than tudor.

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[Redberries]

不知道是我眼花还是有问题。。。那老叻的外圈，牙不够尖/突出，看起来似乎难转咧。。。
STEINHART的握感比较好。

那个看起来像SKX007 的外圈。。

 

[edchys]

Adding on,personally I feel that the clasp is longer so it balance the watch and it will stay in place. Tudor has a shorter clasp and because there is no mirco adjustment on Tudor, I size the bracelet to be slightly loose so as throughout the day it will not be too tight so it doesn't sit very well on my wrist.

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[paul02]

paul02 you finally got the steinhart.
i remember telling you something like go with your heart and just hoot lol.
postponing gratification is never a bad thing- congrats!

Haha yes! I remember! Was looking to quote you guys for your feedback. Much appreciated!

Using this watch now, I notice I lose about 3s/day. Do people here adjust their watches every now and then be it being faster or slower?

Don't really like it losing time.

 

[Henabi]

DAY 8

Beautifully accurate

 

[gaoxing84]

Just a short review on the Tisell Kermit i got from a bro here. quite a steal.
will be doing comparison with watches that i owned or handled before

The watch unit itself is pretty solid. Well made case.
The screw-down crown ain't that bad. Smooth, very similar to seiko skx007.
The ceramic bezel is solid, very shiny (bling), however the green is not the exact green of the original kermit or hulk. Which is good because its a homage, not a replica. haha
The sapphire crystal, double AR? quite swee. no issues there.

The bad part is the cyclops, can't really see the date well. Eg, today is the 21st, i can only see the huge "2" and not the "1". Not a huge issue to me but it can be improved. of course comparing with the rolex sub. huge difference.

The dial is legible. standard maxi dial. However, the markers and hands is a major let down. Barely any lume, very weak. Charged the same time but the Omega SMP has much stronger lume.

Moving on the bracelet, major let down but can't complain given its price point. Even a 4 figure seiko mm300 bracelet is pretty crappy.
Took me sometime to fix the bracelet to the case. The solid end links don't really fit well to the unit. the underside of the lugs still have some gaps.
The clasp, tight and stiff. The double lock clasp also tight and stiff.
Can't get a good fit. I like to wear my watches a little loose, both bracelet and leather.
Issued with 6 adjustable links, i took 3 out, feels snug, alittle tight for my liking. Added one, too loose. So i went with snug. No micro adjustment.
easy to resize as it uses screw in links.

Pretty much what you get for $250 odd.
However, at the same price point, a skx007 is a much much better made watch compared to Tisell.
But as a fun, cheap homage rolex, Tisell is a pretty good buy. Given the fact it uses a Miyota 9105 movement and a sapphire crystal with AR coating.

Probably will sell once the prometheus 3500m diver blue/yellow dial is out.
In the meantime, will rock this as a beater. haha

no money for rolex, tisell also can haha
Might go for a steinhart ocean red homage sub if cash flow is fine.
or maybe the standard steinhart

or

 

[AyuReady]

http://mobile.breitling.com/en/models/avenger/avenger-blackbird-44/

Saw this beauty via some advertisement . Looks cool but 44 like too big for me.