Re: The Watches Thread
Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2019 8:53 pm
i didn’t realise this was a thread exclusively for mechanical watches?
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Re: The Watches Thread
Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2019 8:57 pm
What watches do you enjoy talking about then Rich?
Re: The Watches Thread
Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2019 9:01 pm
This one? 
Re: The Watches Thread
Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2019 9:03 pm
Yes maybe 
All good - I'll just wait for Rich to requote his other posts from this 26-page thread that aren't just 'I don't get it' stuff like i do in other threads about things I also don't like
All good - I'll just wait for Rich to requote his other posts from this 26-page thread that aren't just 'I don't get it' stuff like i do in other threads about things I also don't like
Re: The Watches Thread
Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2019 9:05 pm
For something simpler I bought the eldest a Swatch Flik-Flak for his sixth birthday in August. £42 delivered and that included embroidering his name on the strap.
I'm quite impressed with it and he loves it. It is plastic, waterproof, washing machine safe and seems quite sturdy. Only issue is the paint on the crown isn't very durable. He accidentally scraped it against a wall and the 30 was completely wiped off. But he feels cool and is getting much better at telling time.
I'm quite impressed with it and he loves it. It is plastic, waterproof, washing machine safe and seems quite sturdy. Only issue is the paint on the crown isn't very durable. He accidentally scraped it against a wall and the 30 was completely wiped off. But he feels cool and is getting much better at telling time.
Re: The Watches Thread
Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2019 9:17 pm
Careful Alex - I'm not sure if this is the Swatch thread or not. We'll find out soon enough 
Re: The Watches Thread
Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2019 9:20 pm
Anybody have a problem with a present for a child better swatch themselves or I'll come clocking for them. Time to get serious...
Re: The Watches Thread
Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2019 9:25 pm
Paging PunMasterMik
Re: The Watches Thread
Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2019 9:27 pm
I wear a Swatch Sistem 51 more often than anything else . I think they're cool.
Re: The Watches Thread
Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2019 9:29 pm
(@ JL)
I didn’t realise I held that crown?
I’ll spring into action and get on the case before everyone else has escarpment-ed
I didn’t realise I held that crown?
I’ll spring into action and get on the case before everyone else has escarpment-ed
Re: The Watches Thread
Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2019 9:33 pm
For JL!
Rich B wrote: Mon Jul 23, 2018 8:38 pmi noticed today that my cheap daily watch is basically a copy of an IWC Pilot watch...! I’m happy though, I prefer mine!Rich B wrote: Mon Apr 16, 2018 11:46 am I’m not fussed about expensive watches (not saying anyone else is wrong for liking them), I don’t really get the point of a watch that costs thousands and have no interest in what movement they have. I quite like russian and military style watches and I currently have Vostok Europe Anchar (that I like but just annoys me because it dies if I don’t wear it for a day or so (kinetic)).
So I bought a cheap quartz watch for daily wear the other day that I’m waiting for. This time German pilot style. Astroavia N57s.
Re: The Watches Thread
Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2019 9:35 pm
But is the crown still on?
Re: The Watches Thread
Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2019 9:35 pm
I remember you posting that. Looks nice.
Re: The Watches Thread
Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2019 9:37 pm
OK fair enoughRich B wrote: Thu Oct 03, 2019 9:33 pm For JL!Rich B wrote: Mon Jul 23, 2018 8:38 pmi noticed today that my cheap daily watch is basically a copy of an IWC Pilot watch...! I’m happy though, I prefer mine!Rich B wrote: Mon Apr 16, 2018 11:46 am I’m not fussed about expensive watches (not saying anyone else is wrong for liking them), I don’t really get the point of a watch that costs thousands and have no interest in what movement they have. I quite like russian and military style watches and I currently have Vostok Europe Anchar (that I like but just annoys me because it dies if I don’t wear it for a day or so (kinetic)).
So I bought a cheap quartz watch for daily wear the other day that I’m waiting for. This time German pilot style. Astroavia N57s.
Re: The Watches Thread
Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2019 9:38 pm
Top workmik wrote: Thu Oct 03, 2019 9:29 pm (@ JL)
I didn’t realise I held that crown?
I’ll spring into action and get on the case before everyone else has escarpment-ed
Re: The Watches Thread
Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2019 9:40 pm
yep, Unsurprisingly all in one piece - worn daily without servicing/winding and keeping perfect time. All for about 15% of the cost of an IWC service.
Re: The Watches Thread
Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2019 10:01 pm
Anyone put a rubber strap-on their watch? If so, has it worked better than a leather strap?
Re: The Watches Thread
Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2019 10:15 pm
I sold the Black Bay - never wore it because I missed the date. It’s gone up about a grand in value since I got rid, of courseGG. wrote: Thu Oct 03, 2019 8:36 pmLove that seamaster too - didn't realise you had one (you have a Tudor Black Bay right or did I make that up?). Have more commonly seen them with a blue dial and much prefer yours.Jobbo wrote: Thu Oct 03, 2019 8:25 pm Love the Longines, GG. My father has his father’s vintage Longines Conquest, and Longines always seemed to sponsor motorsports in the 80s, so dad bought me a Longines for my 40th. But sadly not one I like as much; I think I’ll get a Heritage Conquest one day.
Anyway, stick it on a NATO
The Seamaster I got at a very good price so I’d never lose if I sold it but I like it far more than I expected to.Re: The Watches Thread
Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2019 10:16 pm
I have a couple of Seikos with silicone rubber straps; you have to like how they feel because they don’t move around on your wrist and they do pick up lint. Some watches just work visually with them, of course.IanF wrote: Thu Oct 03, 2019 10:01 pm Anyone put a rubber strap-on their watch? If so, has it worked better than a leather strap?
Re: The Watches Thread
Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2019 10:24 pm
I must say smart watches have ruined mechanical watches for me, once you get used to all their additional functions and integration it’s pretty difficult to go back.