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I think some of those watches are drop dead gorgeous. The nautilus and aquanaut are just stunning imv, but I'll never afford one unless I win the lottery! I find a lot of the others quite dated looking though.
Agree. I’d love a nautilus but like Neil there’s no way that’s happening shy of a euro millions win. That’s why I bought a PRX, in the style of, with its own designs, but not an outright copy.
Be interesting to see the rest of that CW to see what they’re bringing to the table for what will probably be around the £1500 price point I’d guess? The days of genuine ‘bargain’ CW seem to be gone.
What do you all think of Breitling?
I find many just too fussy, and difficult to read. The Superocean of w00dsters is nice, though, much more to my taste, but those new ones neilnevill’s posted links to just don’t appeal, that great big square on the hour hand is horribly out of proportion. My SPORK shows my tastes pretty clearly, I like a clear, uncluttered face, like Sinn, which the SPORK is clearly a copy, or ‘homage’ to, basically a pilot/diver crossover.
That photo of midlifecrashes’ Casio has reminded me that I’ve still got one of those MBUK Velcro straps upstairs! It hasn’t been worn in years, I think the Velcro part has worn a bit smooth now. It was originally on my TAG ‘NightDiver’, it was quieter than the steel bracelet which rattled horribly when I was out riding trails, plus it left black, sweaty marks on my wrist, from the dust it collected! 😝
The days of genuine ‘bargain’ CW seem to be gone
I dunno, Sellita based Dive/GMT sapphire rated to 300m for £975, or 600m COSC titanium diver for £1350 or less? Because I own one, I can say you have to hold one to appreciate that CW's have a huge amount of work into them, despite their logo issues of the past.
I was considering. second CW, particularly this one with black & orange rubber in place of the SKK:
https://www.christopherward.com/c63-sealander-gmt/C63-39AGM3-S00K1-HK.html
But am intrigued by the new launch.
Re: the anniversary Scurfa, I looked at the all-black PVD with orange hands last night, having not realised they were doing a 10th anniversary model, because despite leaving my email for updates I never heard back, and they were sold out! ☹️
I’m seriously considering a Yema NavyGraf as a birthday present to myself, specifically this one:
I’ve got a lot of time (see what I did there?) for that Yema.
I dunno, Sellita based Dive/GMT sapphire rated to 300m for £975, or 600m COSC titanium diver for £1350 or less? Because I own one, I can say you have to hold one to appreciate that CW’s have a huge amount of work into them, despite their logo issues of the past.
You’re probably right and they’ve only risen in line with inflation etc. I own 2 actually (used to be 5 but chopped out the quartz), one being the elite 1000 which I paid £1k for and agree it’s a great specced watch for the money, on reflection probably not that bad.
I actually meant to edit my post but got a work call - the price range I quoted is for comparison the sweet sport for Seiko with a misaligned bezel...
Got of pic of your Elite 1000? I like that watch.
In other news the Breitling AD called, the 42mm Green Heritage is waiting for me to try it on.... gulp.
I’ve got a lot of time (see what I did there?) for that Yema.
Ha! Hi-fives Blazin’-saddles! In-house movement as well, not sure if it’s actually issued to them, but it’s designed for the French navy, that model for the submarine service. The bezel is fully lumed as well. It’s just so clean and un-fussy, and I like the single splash of red on the second hand.
Looks like I’m going to struggle to get one, though. The Yema site keeps reverting to the American version whenever I select UK, and there’s a new one on Chrono 24 advertised for £604, but the dealer in Germany won’t ship to the U.K. Although, I am using a VPN, so it’s possible I’m showing up somewhere else; I’ll turn it off and try again.
Bugger, the VPN was off, so no luck there, then. ☹️
Converting the Euro price on Yema’s site takes it up to £751, which I’d rather not pay, if I can see it being sold at a £ price of 604.
Drat, I regularly see items in America that won’t ship outside of CONUS, but I’m surprised a European dealer won’t ship to the U.K.
Just pissy because we left the EU, I guess.
Found someone called Gnomon Watches who list the NavyGraf for £624, but they’re out of stock at the moment, so I’ve registered an interest, but I’ve had an idea - my late partners aunt lives in Brussels, so I’m thinking of getting in touch with her, and arranging to have it sent to her address, then she can either send it to me, or bring it with her when she comes over next.
Got of pic of your Elite 1000? I like that watch.
C60 Elite 1000 on my wrist a few minutes ago.
Got of pic of your Elite 1000? I like that watch.
I won't take almost an identical pic to IGM just 10 minutes later. you get the idea.
Just pissy because we left the EU, I guess.
I noticed Steinhart are charging 50 euro to send a watch to the UK now, ridiculous.
€50? That’s madness
Uncle Seiko half link arrived for my Speedy. Baffles me as to why Omega never made a half link for the bracelet and only gave you two micro adjust points. It’s not perfect but £30 well spent
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Nice, works well!
In other news, a friend sent me notice of an offer on one of these this morning. Together with the history I was led to a few pages ago, the looks and the fact it’s Ti I’m very impressed:
Good looking watch, and would be sub £1k, more than a third of a price of a Pelagos.
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That's the one I have, I'm really pleased with it.
That certina is very nice. It was on my list to buy today, but I had a half price offer on Longines heritage skin diver and got that instead and it's very very nice, I will post some pics
Todays purchase
I bought this a couple of weeks back as a "bike" watch. Titanium, so nice and light on the wrist, water resistant and good lume. It looks much smaller on the wrist than the pics below suggest.
Citizen BN0116-51X btw.
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I've worn my citizen Garrison every day since getting it. I've genuinely had to check it hasn't fallen off on a couple of occasions, it's so light and comfortable.
For anybody looking for true VFM - the Baltany Discoverer 39mm. The spec / price ratio is outrageously in your favoour:
Stainless steel case and bracelet
Super Luminova
Sapphire with AR coating
Seiko NH38 auto movement
£210
I have a Baltany and can vouch for the build quality and excellent lume.
Derek the baltany looks great. I get frustrated by the basic movement though. So many microbrands use cheap seiko or miyota. I'd love an explorer homage with a sellita or ETA.
I know what you mean nev.
If that Baltany had a date complication I'd be in like a greased snake!
Re Citizen EcoDrive Tough:
I've had mine since '99. It was sold to me as the 'perfect watch to go to war with' by a dealer in Gibraltar. It fitted that bill perfectly and hasn't once missed a beat!
I somehow lost the original kevlar strap that wasn't overly comfortable, but it sits nicely on a Barton strap.
I think the newer ones are slightly bigger, but it still gets regular wear when I do DJ gigs as it's so easy to read in the dark.
Great watch!!
Joining the Citizen love this morning:
Discovered it was flat so its not outside on the windowsill. I also discovered its the same size as that Certina up there which was handy, although I think the L-to-L on the Certina is bigger which could be an issue.
I'm on my way to CDG with an Oris Propilot on the wrist, and an Explorer 39 and Pelagos blue in my carry on. That should cover my air, land and sea. I'm heading to Greece but chose a stop in Munich, literally to have a perv at the Teutonic timepieces...
New purchase - love it. Direct from Chrono24 to cut out the AD games.
That Baltany looks really nice. I am not sure if it is the angle of the photo but it looks more like the proportions of the 36mm Rolex's which I prefer, sorry Geolog if that is a 39 it is a bit embarrassing just catching up now. Rolex 39's look too boxy to me but I own a 34mm one so it is maybe just a step too far.
Thanks Kryton - pretty pleased as I hadn't bothered to try one on before.
42mm this one - not small! But wears smaller than my Seiko samurai.
I don't think the Explorer 2 was ever made in a 36mm so my comments are safe, it was designed to be bigger. It is very nice
Very nice Exp2. My dad has the last gen 42mm. Massive! He wears it cycling and I fear for the ground if he falls off...
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I’ll try again:
Lovely looking Longines!
And that Explorer 2 looks great too. Not my cup of tea (much prefer the Explorer), but still looks good
Well, the watches were a bit disappointing but I'm making the best of it.
I’ve looked at the Citizen WR300 many times over the years, it’s the perfect field watch, light, not too big, and a very clear, easy to read dial. Probably need one of those full cover flap things if being worn in a conflict zone with that lume!
Back during WW1, there was enough lume on some watches for snipers to pick up the faint light through a scope, modern lume like my SPORK has will light up the room on first charge!
Speaking of which, I’ve had a link removed from the bracelet, and now I’ve been able to move the micro-adjustment on the clasp open one hole. Bloody thing fits perfectly for the first time in forever. 😎
I haven’t really worn the watch for quite a few years, I banged it quite hard a couple of times on various bits of interior architecture and large industrial machinery, and had no desire to risk any significant damage, so that’s why I got the Heimdallr watches - cheap, reliable and tough. Since retiring, I’ve been wearing it all the time, and I’m appreciating it all the more, in fact I’m re-evaluating getting a NavyGraf; I’d still like one, but I’m not sure about it being an overwhelming enough need.
I might still get a Scurfa Diver One in black PVD with orange hands, it’s a pretty cheap watch, tough as old boots, and I like it’s aesthetic and, like the SPORK, immensely visible!
My dad has the last gen 42mm. Massive! He wears it cycling and I fear for the ground if he falls off…
Ha! Like the SPORK, with the bracelet on it’s a seriously heavy watch, if I were to turn round suddenly with my arm outstretched and I hit someone with it, I’d probably hospitalise them.
The Propilot is still at the top of my list - I posted quite a few pages back but I'm looking for a field/tool/non diver with large hands and Arabic numerals. I nearly bought one but I wear a watch 24/7 and my Seiko5 gets bashed a lot at work (heavy mechanical engineering/fitting) - I'm not sure how the 'turbine' bezel of the Propilot would fare.
How old is yours? and how is it wearing?
I have a black ProPilot GMT.
Six years old and still in excellent condition.
I have both the bracelet and the nylon deployment straps. Generally it stays on the nylon as it suits it better.
Photo in a bit
There a very slight scratch to the crystal I notice
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There a very slight scratch to the crystal I notice
Love the Propilot. Nearly bought a date only 41mm a few years back but went with the Tudor BB41. Would still like one though. Maybe one day!
RNP I've dropped you a DM re a deal I'd spotted on the the ProPilot. I'm not sure messages are working if not let me know and I'll post it here.
Loving the dial and movement detail in this new CW, not enough to pay £1750 though!
https://www.christopherward.com/sports-watches/c63-sh21-snow-leopard/C63-41APR3-S00W0-TK.html
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I've mentioned it before on this thread but I love a ProPilot. They just look 'right', and are way more versatile than their dimensions would suggest. 100m WR too, and the Oris strap and deployant is top notch.
The only thing my (10-day) ProPilot GMT doesn't do is keep very good time...
Thanks - received and replied.
Thanks for the pics - with Krytons help I found a good price (30% discount) on the bracelet version of yours, the only problem being I have long skinny arms (think Inspector Gadget) and the 45mm would be too much. I think
the 41mm wore big, not sure I could carry off the 45mm either
I actually bought the bracelet version and then got the nylon as I preferred it.
The nylon deployment is light but is a very stiff strap which works well for a big watch.
Another Citizen, which I picked up on ebay. My OCD dislikes that the seconds hand don't quite line up with the markers but otherwise I like the look.
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All fine and dandy after four months. I put a good few scratches on my Explorer over two years (which hurt SOOOOO much) bit so far nothing ok my Propilot. I wish they did it with the in-house movement though, as the SW220 base doesn't feel very special.
Saw a work colleague wearing a bluesy (bimetal submariner with blue dial and bezel) last week. I hadn't previously known he liked watches nor had I ever seen one in the flesh before so I commented. Oooo it's a lovely blue. Not sure i could carry off the gold and steel (or afford it!) But the colour is smashing. He told me he also had a bimetal skydweller and would show me when he next had it in the office if I were also. I saw it today. I would never have thought I would care for a skydweller but wow its an attractive watch. It is very big and very bling, particularly with the gold dial this one has, and I'd probably look stupid and feel stupid wearing it, but my it is far more attractive than I imagined.
Another colleague is off to the ad for a bat girl tomorrow, having 'had the call'. How these guys get hold of these watches I hehe no clue, as I got nowhere when trying to get on the list. Harrumph!
How these guys get hold of these watches I hehe no clue, as I got nowhere when trying to get on the list.
A friend got on the list with a Rolex AD without having to make any initial purchase. He said it was a case of constant contact, soft people skills and effectively blowing smoke up the salesman’s arse for months, a few weeks back he was offered, and bought, a sea dweller and was offered another decent one, a yacht master iirc.
Propilot. I wish they did it with the in-house movement though, as the SW220 base doesn’t feel very special.
They're getting there; there was a limited edition (carbon) Propilot last year featuring the in-house 5-day movement (Calibre 400); I have to believe that they'll start offering it in 'regular' Propilots over the next couple of years
I convinced my wife that I really would like yet another watch for my birthday and she kindly bought me a Seiko 5 (SRPD55).
I love the orange dial, but I'm not keen on the gold hands or orange/yellow numbers on the bezel so at the same time I ordered a different bezel with a 12 hour ceramic bezel insert and some replacement hands (MM300).
I already had the tools to take it apart from when I changed the movement on my SKX007 but I did buy some hand pushers and I'm glad I did because (to cut a long story short) I had some issues with the second hand and it took a few attempts before it all worked properly.
I'm really happy with the result, it's a great summer/holiday watch. I ordered a new strap for it from BBMod in France. It's a silicon strap with a clasp. It comes with a buckle as standard but I paid extra for the clasp as it has a diver extension which is really useful on hot days.
Holiday wrist shot, with bezel set for home time difference 🙂
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That C Ward integrated bracelet watch has been revealed - The Twelve
Starts at £850
https://www.christopherward.com/the-twelve-watches
Looks really good beanum, not normally a fan of mods but that works very well.
That C Ward integrated bracelet watch has been revealed
Hmm, I'm not sure what to say. Feels expensive, but is a Selitta auto, or Titanium, yet you can get the "look" for sub £300 for a Tissot PRX quartz.
Seems to target the more luxury end of the market during a cost of living downturn, I'm not sure how much demand there is for luxury watch wearers to want a Titanium PRX or whether CW has the brand cache to carry it off.
I think the CW fans will love it. The dials are a bit marmite
It's a no from me but that's just I don't like the styling. I'm happy to see cw doing lots of new watches and doing well.
Jody JOWM has just posted a a barely cryptic and pixelated message on Insta. We can expect a review on his Saturday YouTube post I suspect.
Edit: Unusually he launched it today:
I’m happy to see cw doing lots of new watches and doing well.
Likewise. I'm temptied to book and appointment in-branch to try a few of theses pieces on. Lunch in Slough any one?
Big headline claim here...
I'd better get back to work lol....
Hmm, I’m not sure what to say. Feels expensive, but is a Selitta auto, or Titanium, yet you can get the “look” for sub £300 for a Tissot PRX quartz.
Seems to target the more luxury end of the market during a cost of living downturn, I’m not sure how much demand there is for luxury watch wearers to want a Titanium PRX or whether CW has the brand cache to carry it off.
that’s pretty much my thoughts as well. I like (some of) them but glad I bought my Powermatic PRX for £400 now!
Its worth watching those vids, makes a difference to the Flat web images.
I don’t like the PRX style case. Probably just me.
Well something has caught my eye (again). A diver, with blue dial and bezel and an AlCu bronze case. But I've already got a watch meeting that description you say? Oh yes, yes, I have. Hmm. Would anyone be untested in a rado captain Cook bronze? Perhaps we can reach an agreement that favours us both. ;D
I tried a green Caption Cook Bronze on last Monday and was going to have another look at it tomorrow :D.
This may be up in the classifieds:
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This may be up in the classifieds
I saw, good price and lovely looking watch, should sell easily.
Big headline claim here
I should not have watched that video, I do really like that watch. Thankfully on this thread something else just as nice will be along in 10 minutes to divert my attention.
Shame to sell the Samurai, they are starting to appreciate, as is the Arnie re-issue. The general consensus seems to be that the “new” Arnie with the digi at the bottom is fugly, contains an unnecessary sensor, and is not an Arnie at all. This is pushing up the prices of the 2019 reissue.
Kryton, I do you best price, for you, for you my friend I do best price! Anyway... green is a fad colour, blue is always a good colour 😉
Being serious if you're considering one, my experience is good, it's thin and light, very light for a bronze watch which are normally heavy. Mine is accurate to about 1spd but it's not isochronous (is that the right term?) Ie its got positional variance. Not badly, about 10 or 15spd in most positions but leaving crown up over night brings it to 1spd. Otherwise the build seems smashing. Patina forms only slowly with any alcu bronze but is starting. If you've questions just ask.
@beanum - nice mod on the ‘5’, I’m ambivalent about the original bezel insert, is it lumed, or just antique coloured? I really do like the MM300 handset though, probably my favourite handset of all Seiko watches, with the possible exception of the sword handset on my SPORK - I really don’t like the arrowhead handsets that yours came with, and are on most Seiko watches. The orange face works well though.
Nice! 😎
After some recommendations for a watch made in 1970.
I've fairly small wrists, but I doubt that'll be an issue with older watches. Up to 42mm is OK, more than that a bit chunky.
Most worn watch is a CW C63 ( https://www.christopherward.com/watches/c63-sealander-gmt/C63-39AGM3-S00B1-HBO.html ), I've a few others that are sporty/divey/piloty/marine.
Nothing garish, nothing dressy. Any ideas? What should I be looking for?
Budget, up to £2K? Happy to pay less though.
God help me, I almost pressed the trigger on a Pagani Speedy last night. It’s free returns on Amazon so I was intrigued just to have it in hand, but luckily checked myself.
it’s thin and light, very light for a bronze watch which are normally heavy.
yeah, I found that out when I tried the green one on, it surprised me actually.
After some recommendations for a watch made in 1970.
Omega seamaster? Maybe a Tudor Prince might be in budget
@beej Second the Omega as Kilo recommends. Perhaps a Rolex Oyster Date Precision? Pick a 1970's model in your budget...
Or perhaps a vintage Zenith?
Thanks all. The Tudor is nice, bit over budget though.
Lots of Seamaster types aren't there! Some appeal.
Not a Rolex person. The Zeniths are interesting but nothing grabs me.
Any other ideas?
Gulp, they put it on sale:
How much will yours be @neilnevill 🤔 Although i my issue is my hearts not racing about it, and we all know what that means.
I got the Trafford Centre inflicted on me today. Went into the Omega store to look at a 38mm Aqua Terra. No way I'm paying RRP for one, (£6k+!) but thought I might have a try on.
They didn't have the white one which is my preference, and told me if they were to get one in for me, you've got to pay full price up front, with no refund! Bonkers.