Watches

[Gwladys St. Glory]

I want a dress watch for my collection. So a leather strap something I think. Also more daily wearers really.

I've liked this for a long time.

TUDOR Black Bay Bronze 43mm | M79250BA-0001 | David M Robinson

Inspired by TUDOR's naval history, the Black Bay Bronze 43mm is crafted with a robust bronze case and the reliable Manufacture Calibre MT5601. Discover now at David M Robinson.

www.davidmrobinson.co.uk

also

Breitling Superocean Automatic 44 Stainless Steel Rubber Strap Watch A17367021I1S2 | Goldsmiths

Breitling Superocean Automatic 44 A17367021I1S2

www.goldsmiths.co.uk

But in the cheaper budgets. My want list includes..

Prospex 'Arnie' | Seiko Boutique | The Official UK Online Store

This diver’s watch is a modern re-interpretation of the Seiko world-first 'Hybrid divers' originally released in 1982 and named hybrid because it ...

www.seikoboutique.co.uk

Seiko 5 Sports 5 Sports 42mm Mens Watch - Black SRPD55K1 | Goldsmiths

Seiko 5 Sports 42mm Mens Watch SRPD55K1

www.goldsmiths.co.uk

I wanna give a Spinnaker a try too..

Hazard Yellow

Inspired by watch shapes and designs of the 1970s, the Dumas represents a more muscular form in dive watch design. Taking its name from the famed diving pioneer Fr��d��ric Dumas, the watch harkens to a capsule of dive watches that were designed explicitly for pure function and practicality in...

spinnaker-watches.co.uk

Good luck on that one...dress watch was the most time I ever spent hemming and hawing over a piece. I like the stuff from anOrdain but they might be easier for you to get your hands on, since they're out of Scotland.

Model 1 - Parisian Blue - Large - anOrdain

In powder form, Parisian Blue is a bright ultramarine that, when fired transforms into a deep and inky blue. Reminiscent of the enamel street signs in Paris, serendipitously this particular enamel itself originates from the Aquitaine region of France.

anordain.com

They've gone up in price since I last looked, though.

 

[davids]

I've bought a couple of case sets from AliExpress and some 6497 movements to do a few self builds,it can only go well...can't it??

 

[woomy]

I've decided I'm going to treat myself to a new watch after the summer.. The question is do I splash out a bit and spend £3-4k on one, or buy a few cheaper £3-500 watches that I've had my eye on for ages.?

Either Breitling/Tudor etc.. (any other options?)

Or a couple of other watches I have on my list, like Seiko/Casio types..

I tend to look at watches around 43-45mm as I have big wrists..

Buy a £3k watch, then spend £1k on a couple of those cheaper ones. Jobs a goodun.

 

[b-rad]

Good luck on that one...dress watch was the most time I ever spent hemming and hawing over a piece. I like the stuff from anOrdain but they might be easier for you to get your hands on, since they're out of Scotland.

Model 1 - Parisian Blue - Large - anOrdain

In powder form, Parisian Blue is a bright ultramarine that, when fired transforms into a deep and inky blue. Reminiscent of the enamel street signs in Paris, serendipitously this particular enamel itself originates from the Aquitaine region of France.

anordain.com

They've gone up in price since I last looked, though.

There’s a 2 year waiting list now.
I had one on loan recently. Very nice, but who knows what they’ll be producing in 2 years when I’m at the top of the list…

 

[AndyGray]

Look at Frederique Constant for a dress watch

 

[davids]

I've bought a couple of case sets from AliExpress and some 6497 movements to do a few self builds,it can only go well...can't it??

Dial ordered.

 

[verreauxi]

I want a dress watch for my collection. So a leather strap something I think. Also more daily wearers really.

I've always liked this...not strictly dressy but can be dressy on a strap (the COSC model is different from the other baumatic):

(also comes in blue dial)

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/baume-and-mercier-clifton-baumatic-cosc-review

 

[Gwladys St. Glory]

I've always liked this...not strictly dressy but can be dressy on a strap (the COSC model is different from the other baumatic):

(also comes in blue dial)

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/baume-and-mercier-clifton-baumatic-cosc-review

Can't beat a clean cream/white dial...been fighting myself with these two for a while now.

SEIKO Automatic Alpinist SBDC089

Limited to one purchase per person Listed Price: 82,500 JPY Case: Stainless Steel Strap: Calf Leather 20mm Lug size Sapphire Crystal/ Anti-reflective coating on inner surface Luminous: Hands Indexes Water Resistance: 20ATM Diameter 39.5 mm (w/o the crown) 　Thickness: 13.2mm Weight: 87g Max wrist...

www.seiyajapan.com

SEIKO Prospex 200M Diver Automatic SBDC131 Made in Japan

== New 6R35 Movement == Listed Price: 154,000JPY Case: Titanium with SEIKO Dia-Shield Strap: Silicone Crystal: Sapphire (with Lens & non-reflection coating) Dial: White Crown: Screw-down Waterproof: 200 m water resistance for divers Lumi Bright: hands, bezel, and markers Diameter 43.5 mm (w/o...

www.seiyajapan.com

 

[verreauxi]

Dial ordered.

Looks cool. Keep us updated. With the second hand at 9, will that require a 7750 (type) movement...like an 82S7 miyota (small second at 9)?

 

[davids]

Looks cool. Keep us updated. With the second hand at 9, will that require a 7750 (type) movement...like an 82S7 miyota (small second at 9)?

I've got a Molnija 3601 waiting on a service for it. The sub seconds will match up with a Seagull a6497 and I think a few of the Waltham pocket watch movements will too.?

 

[Gwladys St. Glory]

 

[trueblue84]

What a hideous watch. Also, 3 carats of ground up diamond dust isn't the same as a 3 carat diamond. They should be done by trading standards.

 

[verreauxi]

Rarefied Hong Kong movement

 

[Gwladys St. Glory]

Rarefied Hong Kong movement

It's actually a Ronda 515, which is their bog standard 1-jewel tin plated quartz movement that can be replaced for around a tenner. I don't blame you if you didn't watch it but, watch it...if only for the lulz. There are fun phrases like "highest degree of engineering" thrown about. I ran in to that video on accident and then hate-watched about 3 more because of hilarity/fury combination they induce with their drivel (overbearingly heavy on the FOMO factor, too).

52X20(!)mm ...which, by design (to my eyes), is clearly aimed at the tacky mobster or female demographic. Can you imagine this thing on the 5.5 inch wrist of your significant other? FFS

They only made 30 though, so you better get on that smokin' deal...over $4k off, what a bargain.

Eat your heart out F.P. Journe...gah, it's making me mad again. ?

 

[ETID]

Treated myself to an early 40th birthday present, collected this beauty today