Watches N+1…

I am looking for a daily watch, with a (at a minimum) day-date function, that is adapted to my needs. Specifically, I am not in a suit and cycle to work etc but want something with a bit of horological interest, dial AND movement side

Er…  SMP? 😀

Er…  SMP? 😀

Is the new, default answer… 🙃

Date AND day on the SMP? Can’t find one on C24…

@Boblo, and the “I quite like that” is essential. I typically search by adding some core criteria and then just scrolling to see what jumps out. If it doesn’t appeal, phase one selection fail!

So this means your now NOT getting the BP FF you were selling the children for, and back to the vision board?

Omega Speedmaster has a Triple Date variant 😀

I haven’t given up on the BP FF, just checking if there are any others and the GO popped up. I actually got a bite on my Milgauss last night but I’m very cautious, even with escrow…

Omega triple is quite small and I don’t like their chrono sensation, column wheel OR cam #picky

A PP 5396G would work but, you know, money. 38.5m but mostly dial, as opposed to a 39mm Omega 3523.80.00 (which has a 7751 base).

Date AND day

I’ve only ever needed something/one else tell me what day is it when I’ve been humungously hungover a couple of times, and those days are far behind me.

@kryton, I need it frequently due to irregular working times and, more importantly, FOUR separate bin collections!!!

Though to be fair, one of those collections is on the last Friday of every month. I am sure a watch could be programmed for that but a custom movement might be extravagant for the efficient throwing away of ‘encombrants’ (washing machines, sofas etc)!

Also an option but quite thick for the size, and no handfinishing I’m aware of. Not super fond of the 9, 12, 3 – and I say that as a 3, 6, 9 Exp 1 owner!

Gaidong beat me to the JLC Master Calendar

I tried one on in Bangkok last summer (standard model but they had the blue in stock). Nice fit but didn’t make me draw breath. Montblanc apertures too close together. BP Villaret is a stunning dial but I’m not keen on the rounded Roman numerals (and very much a dress watch). See, it’s not easy being a watch tart!

Maurice LaCroix Phases de Lune? Get the look with a wallet friendly price tag….

https://www.chrono24.co.uk/mauricelacroix/maurice-lacroix-mp6607-ss002-111—masterpiece-automatic-silver-dial-stainless-steel-mens-watch–id30226325.htm

That is a long list of wants from the watch.   You may have to compromise somewhere.

Rolex skydweller?  I saw one in person a few months ago and thought it stunning.  Previously from pictures I was mleh.

Skydweller is an annual calendar and would be a super robust daily but has no day function. Only the Daydate does that but $£€s!!! Also, the SD wears very large and the bezel is very…. attention attracting (hence the beauty of the last gen Pt Daydates with smooth bezels, but I don’t have €80k or whatever they are!

A PP 5396G would work

Only if being able to actually read the time isn’t high on your priorities list.

Most of them are very “more is more” – definitely not for me.

Is the answer a smart watch?

I’m going to go and beat myself with thistles now.

Plus brambles and rattan!!!!

I’ve sent an offer on my Milgauss to some guy in Belgium. Bloody terrifying.

All a bit too elaborate for my tastes. If Louis XIV had a watch etc… Each to his own and good luck with your search though ‘looking for watches’ is not what I expected to hear from someone sniffing around Bangkok… 😁

I reckon Louis XIV would be well into Jacob & Co…. !

For the love of God…:

Having said that, I keep looking at it. Eeeeek…😲

Those fancy pants watches gaidong posted look like expensive homages to gaudy Invicta watches

A Seiko from the SPB series? Day, date and power with a urushi dial and display caseback.

Plus cheap enough to use on the bike everyday.

Or a seikomatic weekdater?

How about the new Hamilton Khaki Expedition?

https://youtu.be/mgXcMmFJpFk?si=HxI3l5TerLQrvbR3

I do like a Swatch, is the best method for getting scratches off the face to polish with baking soda toothpaste or is that too much?

@sanername, just get some Polywatch https://www.amazon.co.uk/Polywatch-Plastic-Crystal-Scratch-Remover/dp/B072M2YN4D

@ElShalimo, Invicta – what can I say.

That said, this 70s model is pretty funky

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How about the new Hamilton Khaki Expedition?

https://youtu.be/mgXcMmFJpFk?si=HxI3l5TerLQrvbR3

Dear lord, lasted about 6 seconds before I had to turn that off.

How about the new Hamilton Khaki Expedition?

https://youtu.be/mgXcMmFJpFk?si=HxI3l5TerLQrvbR3

Dear lord, lasted about 6 seconds before I had to turn that off.

5.5 seconds more than me!

sanername – are you an Ali G tribute act?

sanername – are you an Ali G tribute act?

I’m going with the real Colin Hunt…..

Here’s the G-Shock on my puny 7″ wrist

I read somewhere that the numbers on that new Hamilton all seem to be in slightly different sized fonts – totally true and once you see it you can’t un-see it.

Much closer to Ken, ya ken?

Cannot stand that Mad Watch Collector YouTube channel

…the pink Zenith on the other hand

@boblo on my watch selection approach again, I often put my current interests (based on whatever criteria) on my desktop. That way I see them all day, different times of day, different moods etc, and it often helps eliminate options as certain features slowly grow to annoy me. Below is the current list but, of course, they do not all imply the same financial pain or effort. A Blancpain is an all-in and requires several watch sales. A Pequignet would require a sale but would be otherwise ‘sensible’. For the same sale, I could get the Vertex AND the Damasko, but I lean away from increasing numbers at present (and I gave my dad an originall WWW Vertex for his 70th, so I get to see it now and again).

For example, that grey-ish Blancpain complete calendar looks pretty cool in photos, less cluttered than the black dial, but in person it is washed out and lacks contrast. The black dial I don’t like the look of in the photos, due to clutter, but it’s more manageable in person (see below). The BP annual calendar (vertically aligned day and month discs!) is much less cluttered but lacks the whimsical moonphase. The Glashütte I find balanced but it drove most of you nuts (and is limit too formal). Same can be said for the Pequignet with indices but the one with numerals is considerably larger. Finally the BP FF flyback chrono complete calendar. The front of it is sumptuous but the rear has the dodgy nautilus winding rotor and the undersized movement (the more recent BPs have better fitting movements and weekend-long power reserves).