Comments please
I don’t like it. For me it needs some kind of patterned dial, the arabics are too indistinct and I can’t get away from the Bat Signal on the dial.
There’s some lovely watches appearing again, I love the Scurfa. I’d like to get one for Junior as he’s decided he wants to start his own collection with a dive watch for the summer hols but he’s on a journey to earn his own cash (and I’m skint) for it so price and availability are beyond his reach. He’s done some research though and has settled on a Casio Duro Batman as an affordable and credible target which personally I think is a great way for a 14yo to start thinking about watches.
I’ve sold three of mine now, some I’m down to 8. Despite the politics I couldn’t rid myself of the Vostock Batman which I’d love the wear but well, won’t. Some tough choices ahead!
I quite like this. Comments please!!
At first glance I liked it but the more I looked at it the less pleasing it got. I think it’s the hour numbers; their size, font, colour and basically existence spoil it for me.
Not my cup of tea either, just looks old fashioned to me, but not in a good way that a lot of genuine vintage watches manage.
But hell, if it floats your boat SSS, go for it. Doesn't matter what we think.
But hell, if it floats your boat SSS, go for it. Doesn’t matter what we think.
I beg to differ - a good proportion of the posts on here are either "here's my watch, tell me how much you love it" or "if I buy this watch will it make me one of the cool kids"!
CountZero - thanks
Waiting to see what Steinhart offer up in terms of support. I would rather fit a bezel myself that send it back
I think im with Kilo on this. First impressions, i thought - ooft, i like that - then the longer i looked at it, then thought the numerals were too faint, and a few other distractions to make me go 'hmmm' maybe not. Wondered if it was just me, But obviously not with the 'yeah, but no'. Not popular piece perhaps with the low (reasonable?) price point. I dont know much about Baume.
I need this strap https://cnswatchbands.com/products/adjustable-bronze-single-pass-strap-midnight-and-barley
But in a 21mm size. It would work very well I think with the captain Cook. Much as the leather strap it comes on suits it and is very comfortable, I've already had it in the swimming pool and this, sweat and so on will not do a leather strap any good. I have conditioned the leather post swim but I'm keen on a sailcloth or such like. Of anyone knows where I could find a nice blue one with bronze hardware in 21 mm width please let me know.
Got this suggestion from a Watchfinder sales emailshot.
I quite like this. Comments please!!
Baume & Mercier
@SSS I have a soft spot for a moon phase watch - which I assume is what the bat logo is (if it’s not then it’s a no from me).
I quite like the new ones in blue, I’m not such a fan of this black variant, the main issue I have is with the rose—ish gold hands and the gold 1-12 numbers. For me they spoil what could have been a classy watch.
But we’re all different - as this thread highlights daily - if you like it, don’t listen to any of the above I’ve typed.
Big saving from a new one.
neilnevill
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I need this strap https://cnswatchbands.com/products/adjustable-bronze-single-pass-strap-midnight-and-barley
/blockquote>You don't, it looks cheap and nasty just in that picture.
I like a NATO/sailcloth type strap. I like tool straps on tool watches. Or a bracelet, but bronze and bracelets don't work.
Barton seem to be a go to for sailcloth straps. I bought one from them, but didn’t really get on with it as it was very rigid and as it turned out the watch looked better on a Zulu. However it was good quality and the q/r function was a nice touch.
IIRC delivery was a bit slow
https://www.bartonwatchbands.com/products/royal-blue-sailcloth-quick-release
neilnevill
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I like a NATO/sailcloth type strap. I like tool straps on tool watches. Or a bracelet, but bronze and bracelets don’t work.
Oh I'm not saying that the style of strap is cheap, just that particular version of one looks flimsy. Maybe worth getting one to see if the style works before getting a nicer version?
I had one of those Barton sailcloths. The stiffness didn't really trouble me, but the tang holes frayed horribly and from pretty much the first wear. A lot of the reviews said as much too.
Hopefully they have sorted it now, but if not their customer service is absolutely top notch at sorting out complaints.
Little bit later than I’d planned, but hopefully here’s a pic of my thirty plus year old seiko
Right, the Orients are up for grabs on the classifieds if anyone fancies taking over the collection...
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Oh I see. It's a ribbed single pass NATO, (Zulu?) Which I think is the Tudor 'twill' style
For example
https://www.beaverbrooks.co.uk/0122372/Tudor-Black-Bay-FiftyEight-Navy-Blue-Automatic-Fabric-Mens-Watch/p?gclid=CjwKCAiAjPyfBhBMEiwAB2CCIl7v4l6vtKo79u4SFleYjWvXdRWbimMF6lE6BmSKW_TwaBzuGGV5PRoCS2UQAvD_BwE
Now while there is still variation in finish and thickness I tend to think with this sort of strap you rapidly get into diminishing returns. The price of a Tudor ( or omega) OEM fabric strap is somewhat absurd.
My preference would be for a two piece like this
https://www.watchgecko.com/products/zuludiver-seasalter-two-piece-nato-watch-strap-black-blue-beige?currency=GBP&variant=42543457337507&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=Google%20Shopping&gclid=CjwKCAiAjPyfBhBMEiwAB2CCIn_0klAYdbY3WXCUHviPEA-GmdqqR9mCQUR2cTxMSudL0sRpb0CTmxoCc9EQAvD_BwE
The difficulty is the slightly unusual 21mm lug width for the Rado. Although I might try a cheap 20 and cheap 22 to see how bad they look. 21mm and bronze hardware is trickier again.
Barton seem decent but like so many sailcloth style straps they have leather lining, which sort of defeats the aim doesn't it? I believe blancpain made sailcloth fashionable fitting it to the fifty fathoms (and charging the earth for a fabric strap again), and there's is leather lined too. It's supposed to be a waterproof strap, leather is a great material but waterproof it is not.
Zuludiver straps are usually very good in my experience, if they've got one which fits the criteria then I'd go for one of theirs.
Originally posted on p120 or so, I have. Zuludiver seasalter on my CW. I think its very good, this is a pic 5 mins ago (apologies for my grubby desk), after a year of bi-weekly wear:
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Its kinda double NATO thickness TBH.
I'd quite like another for my Gecko as I find this one a bit floppy, but I can't get as good a colour match:
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I'd definitely give the seasalter 2 piece a try, except it's not 21mm.
21mm and bronze hardware is tricky.
They are pretty snug, you may get away with a 20mm.
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@pisco I do like that also. Had a look on the Ball website. Looks like theyre limited editions. You can get a limited serial number between 1-1000 and egraving.
It looks the best in the Blue dial. However there is a Bronze dial which is 70% of the other dials. Obviously not a popular choice!!
I'm really rather taken with this 39mm Timex Marlin:
£250
The Citizen NJ0100 range has a similar case design to that Timex
This one seems to be £100 currently, I think they are great value. I personally prefer the Blue and Brown ones
https://ormoda.co.uk/citizen-nj0100-89a.html
Anyone have any experience of Marloe watches ?
https://www.marloewatchcompany.com/products/sceptre-black-edition
I have a hankering after the above
Those here who like NATO/ZULU straps, and similar styles on tool and sport watches, might be interested in these, they have genuine military provenance. I’m seriously considering a Yema NavyGraf, and Yema offer a free one of these type of straps with the watch.
Swatch have excelled themselves with this new MoonSwatch. A golden chrono hand made for one day under the February full moon. ….
Who comes up with this nonsense
The Rolex lasted a whole two weeks as well. Just couldn’t get excited by it and as the missus said, it was a lot of money to not be sure about. Made a profit selling it on mind you so have something coming that I've always wanted. Wasn’t made under a full moon either
…they have genuine military provenance.
Unless one has genuine military provenance oneself I find this desire to wear regimental/ French navy unit colours a bit weird tbh.
I'd it that or just a belief that if it was good enough for military use it must be tough and good value?
Military spec generally means the cheapest option which hit the minimum requirements, it probably shouldn't be used as any sort of guide to quality. 😀
Quite like the look of the Marloe, except for the name on the dial.
Have put my modded Seiko on the classified and open to offera.
Hopefully get my kickstarter watch later this year.
I have the Erika's Original version of the Marine Nationale strap and it's brilliant. Really comfy and secure.
I sold all my Seiko divers during lockdown and decided there was a Seiko sized hole to be filled. Bought this new to me SPB053J1. Came on a Strapcode Super O with an unused original rubber strap and an unused seatbelt NATO. Well happy with it. The finishing is great and the colour really pops.
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Really, you really did that over buying my spd081J1? Really? Really! Well some people have no taste 😉😉
Mine pops more though.
Sorry my man. Send me pics and I may be convinced otherwise 😉
Finding my love for Seiko again, which is no bad thing.
I don't need another watch, especially not another Seiko. I don't really need a GMT either, but I do like these. £1700 is chunky though...
@beanum those are nice but these GMT's are much cheaper:
https://www.seikoboutique.co.uk/product-category/seiko-5-sports/sports-style/filters/calibre/4r34/
The Sharp Edged series is in between.
Never considered a Yema watch before but since GMT was mentioned, spotted this updated Superman GMT 500 and really like the red and white bezel...
https://en.yema.com/products/yema-superman-500-gmt-ygmt23b39-ams
Oh well if you like a seiko GMT I've been wearing my snr051 pretty solidly. Although I'd probably go for the 033 if one had come along.
I do like that SNR051 with the black / white bezel. I can’t bring myself to consider a circa £1-2k Seiko after all the alignment issues during ‘22.
I too liked the Yema having recieved an email from Yema last week, but is that printed indices on a £1200 watch? Hmmm. Other than the movement, it’s almost the same as the £199 Geckota GMT…. …albeit the Gecko is quartz. Every time it comes out it looks flat to me, I guess I’m an applied index man.
Never considered a Yema watch before but since GMT was mentioned, spotted this updated Superman GMT 500 and really like the red and white bezel…
YEMA Superman 500 GMT
I was about to buy a Navygraf Heritage until I read an article by a watchmaker which was quite scathing about the in house movements.
I've just put my Baltany 42mm military manual wind on a Hirsch Kent.
I think it looks lovely. Yes they are assembled in China but the movement is enclosed by stainless steel and sapphire crystal and the Seagull movement keeps good time. £180 + £32 for the strap.
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