The Watches Thread

[duncs500]

Some nice looking offers on at Goldsmiths at the moment. I was tempted for a few seconds.

[Jobbo]

I keep thinking about the new white faced Tudor - like a Tudor version of the Rolex Explorer II. I never particularly liked the Rolex but for some reason the Tudor really works for me. And it has a date so my reason for selling my Black Bay is addressed.

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-t ... aline-dial

[duncs500]

Yeah, that's nice.

[DaveE]

I keep thinking about the new white faced Tudor - like a Tudor version of the Rolex Explorer II. I never particularly liked the Rolex but for some reason the Tudor really works for me. And it has a date so my reason for selling my Black Bay is addressed.

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-t ... aline-dial

They do look good, but they're nearly 15mm thick!

That's just unacceptable IMO

[Jobbo]

Now I’ve read the specs, yes - that’s too thick for me too. They also still have the fake rivets on the bracelet. So I might try one on but I won’t be buying.

[DaveE]

Now I’ve read the specs, yes - that’s too thick for me too. They also still have the fake rivets on the bracelet. So I might try one on but I won’t be buying.

I really dislike that riveted Tudor bracelet too

A simple Oyster style would be way more appealing to me (but obviously moves then even closer to Rolex#

I'm not a fan of Jubilee bracelets either - that stretched/baggy "Used car dealer in a sheepskin coat" thing

[Jobbo]

A simple Oyster style would be way more appealing to me (but obviously moves then even closer to Rolex#

The original ETA movement Black Bay models had a nice plain oyster style bracelet without the rivets - they were added when it got a slight facelift (dial text and new movement). So if they went back to the rivetless bracelet it's not simply being more like a Rolex, it's what they had once before.

[DaveE]

I think a monochrome Black Bay 54 with an oyster bracelet would be pretty perfect for me

A bit like this, but small, with a different bracelet

[DeskJockey]

I don't see the appeal of that, or the Rolexes. Beautifully crafted, but no desire to own them. I like understated which I think it is, so not sure why it doesn't tick the box.

[mik]

Neil Armstrong’s Speedy up for auction.

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/found ... peedmaster

Sold for $2,125,000

[mik]

So earlier this week I had to hammer in some round fence posts. Top tip - tighten a jubilee clip around the tops to stop them splitting when you smack them.

I’m right handed, but was steadying each post with my left. Which is the wrist I wear my watch on. I’d done about 6 posts before I realised I was still wearing my C1000. Hmmm - that probably wasn’t the best idea.

Went for a shower and realised my watch had gained about 15 minutes. Reset it and it gained another 20mins overnight. Arseholes.

So I’m home-regulating again. Phone app I used previously is now dead so had to download another. This watch has the Valjoux 7750 movement, so thankfully the internet guided me. Currently (after 3 tweaks) it’s slow by around 15 secs per day, so another teeny movement required.

Don’t wear your mech watch whilst belting fuck out of something guys…..

[Jobbo]

I'm not going to link to it because it's being promoted heavily everywhere, but f--k me the new Chr Ward C12 Loco is particularly horrid.

[duncs500]

Not something I'd want to wear, but I don't hate it that much. It's interesting... if I saw someone with one I'd like to have a look at it.

[mik]

f--k me the new Chr Ward C12 Loco is particularly horrid.

Eww - hadn't seen it. It's cool seeing movement elements, but I don't really understand the attraction of watches that have a really small dial taking up just a part of the available real estate.

[duncs500]

f--k me the new Chr Ward C12 Loco is particularly horrid.

Eww - hadn't seen it. It's cool seeing movement elements, but I don't really understand the attraction of watches that have a really small dial taking up just a part of the available real estate.

I just don't imagine them to be easy to read with the flick of the wrist, it's more of s curio like the Bel Canto than a practical watch. I presume there's a market for it, although I've never seen anyone wearing a Bel Canto. I still like the design of many of CW's other more typical lines.

[dinny_g]

I don't really understand the attraction of watches that have a really small dial taking up just a part of the available real estate.

I'm with you on this Mik - I think that Chris Ward is very colour dependant - the White face being less horrible than the brighter colours

[Jobbo]

f--k me the new Chr Ward C12 Loco is particularly horrid.

Eww - hadn't seen it. It's cool seeing movement elements, but I don't really understand the attraction of watches that have a really small dial taking up just a part of the available real estate.

That's it - I get that watches are man jewellery but if they're as difficult to read as that you might as well just wear a bracelet. Do not like.

[DaveE]

that CW Loco is £3800 on rubber and £4000 on stainless integrated bracelet

That's hilarious IMO

[Holley]

f--k me the new Chr Ward C12 Loco is particularly horrid.

Eww - hadn't seen it. It's cool seeing movement elements, but I don't really understand the attraction of watches that have a really small dial taking up just a part of the available real estate.

Not even a Lange 1?

[mik]

Not even a Lange 1?

Nah - not for me. I don't mind dials behind the main dial (like most chrono's) but clean & relatively simple usually appeals to me.