The Watches Thread

[Jobbo]

Harry, that’s exactly what it is. And I like Swatches too, so it’s a fun alternative design of case really.

[Rich B]

Definitely give some updates with wear, I think it's the most interesting watch on this thread (though potentially not for the right reasons depending on your experience!)

[Jobbo]

I’m not expecting to wear it that much but will try to do so for a few days now at least and report back. It’s definitely one to wear rather than store away.

[Pete_]

Interested to hear what they're like to live with. Are you keeping the velcro strap on or replacing it with something else? Moonswatches with leather straps have been popping up alot on my Instagram feed recently, I don't think that works for me but they look good with NATO or other fabric straps.

[Jobbo]

I’m keeping the original Velcro on for now - it suits it, is comfy and I’d be far more worried about scratching the case changing straps than I am with metal watches.

[duncs500]

I think they look great in the pictures, I love the concept, but I don't think I could get on board with the plastic. If Seiko for example did something similar out of metal I'd be all over it.

[Jobbo]

Spent all day shifting furniture etc at our new office. Don’t seem to have scratched it yet.

[Jobbo]

Another day of shifting stuff around and I’ve not caused any damage. Actually liking the Moonswatch more as I wear it longer; it looks good, is light and comfy. Happy with it.

[Holley]

Bought a cheap Nato strap from Archer Straps via Amazon for about £13. After a week it's already started to fray. Any recommendations for something better? (I remember Bark & Jack being previously recommended but their website is closed due to postal strikes)

[duncs500]

I bought one from these guys: https://www.watchobsession.co.uk/

Purely because I couldn't find the design I wanted anywhere else, but they're cheap enough and it's been good so far.

[duncs500]

This came up on my feed on YT yesterday and I was curious, found myself watching most of it! Quite mesmerising to watch, even if he admits to not being a pro, certainly seemed to know what he was doing to me.

[Pete_]

Bought a cheap Nato strap from Archer Straps via Amazon for about £13. After a week it's already started to fray. Any recommendations for something better? (I remember Bark & Jack being previously recommended but their website is closed due to postal strikes)

Very happy with my Bark and Jack one, maybe worth waiting for. It was about £26, from memory, so on the expensive side for a NATO but the quality is very good.

[DaveE]

New addition: a CWC G22 automatic

I've been after one of these for a while now and a seller just around the corner popped up with one (basically brand new, boxed etc)

This is the auto version with the Swiss-made SW200 movement

Really lovely little thing (36mm), feels great on the wrist, amazing lume etc

Very happy!

[Jobbo]

I’ve been wearing my Orient Raven Ray for well over a week and really love the black PVD case. So I’m thinking of getting an alternative black watch (not a digital Casio though). Most tempting currently is the Seiko Black Series Speedtimer, but it’s solar: https://www.james-porter.co.uk/seiko-ss ... timer.html

I have a couple of solar Seikos and I don’t really ever wear them. So I don’t know if I’d wear the Speedtimer. It does look good, though, so I may end up ordering one if I find a deal.

[Jobbo]

Found it in stock from a U.K. dealer with £50 off RRP and a further 10% off. So I’ve ordered it. Hope it’ll sate the desire for a Blaken modded Rolex a bit longer

[mik]

Someone selling a purchased-new-Dec22 Grand Seiko SBGE257 for £3200 on the Chris Ward forum. Seems like a chunky saving.

Possibly FTAO of @Jobbo

Can’t link to the ad images - library pic below

Edit: there is a vid https://photos.app.goo.gl/eFRSCcjfnKnBzQbx6

Apparently it’s being traded in imminently so anyone interested should move fast….

[Jobbo]

It’s nice, and a good price, and not even as big as the traditional GS so might well suit my wrist. But I don’t want it enough. More excited about my £530 Prospex purchase

[DaveE]

Grand Seiko is one of those that I have huge appreciation of, but I don't think I could ever bring myself to spend the money on

Look forward to hear your thoughts on the Prospex when it arrives @Jobbo

[duncs500]

Seiko are doing some nice stuff at the moment, I really like some of the Presage ones. Too skint to actually buy one unfortunately.

[JonMad]

Someone selling a purchased-new-Dec22 Grand Seiko SBGE257 for £3200 on the Chris Ward forum. Seems like a chunky saving.

A mate is interested, do you have a link? (or he can go looking)