What watch do you wear? Part 2

dvdphile · 01-05-2012, 1:33 PM

They even do a Seadweller inspired model:
OCEAN 44 automatic - Diver Watch - Steinhart Watches

That would look great with the creamic bezel but doesn't appear to be an option!
I think I prefer the non-cyclops models though!

FZR400RRSP · 01-05-2012, 1:42 PM

Nice watches, I even considered an 'homage' watch myself at one point.
A Christopher Ward that is heavily insipred by an Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean.
But I decided I wouldn't get the same joy from wearing an 'homage' watch.
Just my opinion though, I can understand why they're popular.

dvdphile · 01-05-2012, 2:16 PM

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Originally Posted by FZR400RRSP

Nice watches, I even considered an 'homage' watch myself at one point.
A Christopher Ward that is heavily insipred by an Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean.
But I decided I wouldn't get the same joy from wearing an 'homage' watch.
Just my opinion though, I can understand why they're popular.

I know where you're coming from. Obviously I would love a real Rolex seadweller or submariner but I don't have that kind of money. I think a Steinhart or similar would be a much better option than a fake!

FZR400RRSP · 01-05-2012, 2:34 PM

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Originally Posted by dvdphile

I think a Steinhart or similar would be a much better option than a fake!

Oh god yeah, an homage watch is better than a replica/fake.
You're not infringing any copyrights etc.

Garf · 01-05-2012, 3:08 PM

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Originally Posted by dvdphile

I know where you're coming from. Obviously I would love a real Rolex seadweller or submariner but I don't have that kind of money. I think a Steinhart or similar would be a much better option than a fake!

My wife got me a Steinhart Ocean One Vintage Red for my birthday a few years back, been very happy with it indeed, and couldn't have expected her to pay Rolex money !

26 of 31 - No Time by GarySmith70, on Flickr

dvdphile · 01-05-2012, 3:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Garf

My wife got me a Steinhart Ocean One Vintage Red for my birthday a few years back, been very happy with it indeed, and couldn't have expected her to pay Rolex money !

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26 of 31 - No Time by GarySmith70, on Flickr

That's lovely! Great Photo too!!

**inzaman** · 01-05-2012, 4:51 PM

They're just blatant copies without the Rolex name

I am surprised the Ocean 44 doesn't say Original Gas Escape Valve around the rehault.

MoFoHo · 01-05-2012, 6:39 PM

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Originally Posted by FZR400RRSP

The people that buy them probably aren't bothered what other people think.

Which is why I bought a (fairly) pricey Casio! Of all things! I dont really like the look of that particular Seiko, but some Seikos I think look really nice and classy. Horses for courses...

RobM · 05-05-2012, 10:02 AM

Just collected my new watch, a GShock GW-4000-1A3ER. Had to import it from Germany as it's not available in the UK yet, but it was well worth it. Amazing watch for the money, plus a bit different looking.

My PO is off for some TLC so I needed something to entertain me

sheriffwoody · 06-05-2012, 9:53 PM

do we all think this might be a bit TOO large? 57mm
Men's Diesel Watch (DZ1462) - £96.00 - WATCH SHOP.com™

**inzaman** · 06-05-2012, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by tailwhip2000

do we all think this might be a bit TOO large? 57mm
Men's Diesel Watch (DZ1462) - £96.00 - WATCH SHOP.com™

Depends on your wrist size, for me yes as my max is about 48mm but if you have large wrists then it could look good

Ned Senior · 06-05-2012, 11:01 PM

wear my tag aquaracer 2000 series daily and have done 24/7 for the past 12 years thereabouts.... it has only had two battery replacements and has never been serviced... Should I get this done???? it works fine as is like!

Simba · 06-05-2012, 11:07 PM

Steinharts are very well made and solid - very pleased with my Nav B and the DLC coating has held up well to resisting scratches.

FZR400RRSP · 07-05-2012, 9:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Ned Senior

wear my tag aquaracer 2000 series daily and have done 24/7 for the past 12 years thereabouts.... it has only had two battery replacements and has never been serviced... Should I get this done???? it works fine as is like!

I'm a bit 'hmmm...' about servicing quartz watches.
I've heard anecdotal stories of them not doing much more than gentle puffs of air to blow any dust out.
I've yet to bother with an 'official' service, I just ask for a puff of air and a new o-ring when I get the battery changed.
Which should be par for the course in a battery change anyway, really.

shahedz · 07-05-2012, 9:33 AM

Agreed with above, I don't think there is much to service for a quartz movement. But the seals could do with a change to ensure its waterproof.

RobM · 07-05-2012, 9:46 AM

I agree with the guys above, service it when you need to with a quartz. You'll know when you need to as not even a fresh battery will make it work as it should. Never skimp on battery changing though, as the re-seal and pressure testing is very important.

Servicing on a quartz is often an entirely new movement module anyway, rather than a nuts-and-bolts service as you'd expect on an auto. That's why some quartz watches 'service' is so limited in scope, as the parts aren't available.

Naqv · 07-05-2012, 10:06 AM

I wear the following:

Citizen Chrono-Time AT Chronograph Eco-Drive BY0010-52E
Titanium Bracelet and Body.
Sapphire Glass.
Solar Powered.
200m Water Depth.
Radio Controlled Atomic.

The build quality is astounding and its by far the best watch I have ever owned.

Ned Senior · 07-05-2012, 11:57 AM

Thanks all nearly wasted a few bobs there

mbren26 · 07-05-2012, 7:05 PM

My latest addition.

Absolutely love it.

Nice weight to it and the crystal has a really nice purple hue to it due to the anti reflective coating.

Simba · 07-05-2012, 9:19 PM

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Originally Posted by mbren26

My latest addition.

Absolutely love it.

Nice weight to it and the crystal has a really nice purple hue to it due to the anti reflective coating.

Love the purple hue on my Steiny also, at times the glass is hard to make out its as if its not there!

Nik555 · 08-05-2012, 12:47 PM

Anyone got some input on lum-tec? I know they have cropped up on here a few times. I'm looking at a second hand lumzilla LZ3 for £275 as a daily wearer instead of my speedmaster. Does that seem a fair price? Also I have read they wear smaller than the 50mm dial suggests!

Cheers Nik

FZR400RRSP · 08-05-2012, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Nik555

Anyone got some input on lum-tec? I know they have cropped up on here a few times. I'm looking at a second hand lumzilla LZ3 for £275 as a daily wearer instead of my speedmaster. Does that seem a fair price? Also I have read they wear smaller than the 50mm dial suggests!
Cheers Nik

Are you attracted to that watch, or the fact they've got bright lume?
If it's the latter, there are other Tritium watches available for less money.
Luminox, for example, are a good bit cheaper.
I keep meaning to buy a Luminox as my night watch.
Yes. I have a watch specifically for night use.

I'm very short-sighted, wearing a bright lume watch is the easiest/quickest way for me to tell time in bed.

Nik555 · 08-05-2012, 1:21 PM

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Originally Posted by FZR400RRSP

Are you attracted to that watch, or the fact they've got bright lume?
If it's the latter, there are other Tritium watches available for less money.
Luminox, for example, are a good bit cheaper.
I keep meaning to buy a Luminox as my night watch.
Yes. I have a watch specifically for night use.

I'm very short-sighted, wearing a bright lume watch is the easiest/quickest way for me to tell time in bed.

I really like the watch first and foremost, the fact that it has a great lume is a bonus really.

I have had a look at those luminox watches and as you say very good value

Nik

sheriffwoody · 08-05-2012, 10:32 PM

is £400 for a gshock a bit too much?
Men's Casio G-Shock Premium Gravity Defier Alarm Chronograph Watch (GW-4000D-1AER) - £400.00 - WATCH SHOP.com™

just seen a video on youtube and i think it looks amazing. but £400 is a lot.

FZR400RRSP · 08-05-2012, 10:46 PM

I'd never spend that on a Casio, but if you like it you go for it.
I dare say it would always sell too, but not sure it would keep much of its value.
If you never intend selling it, not an issue.

Chadford · 09-05-2012, 8:56 AM

Don't wear a watch, I guess I don't need to know what time it is?

SanPedro · 09-05-2012, 9:36 AM

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Originally Posted by inzaman

They're just blatant copies without the Rolex name

I am surprised the Ocean 44 doesn't say Original Gas Escape Valve around the rehault.

But they don't have the Rolex Price tag either

I think they're very nice looking watches and (IMO) I'd bet the quality is better than the difference in pricetag would suggest.

FZR400RRSP · 09-05-2012, 9:53 AM

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Originally Posted by SanPedro

But they don't have the Rolex Price tag either

It does raise some interesting debates though.
I'm sure we'd all frown upon fake watches.
But these 'homage' watches lean so heavily on the styling of 'big brand' names that they tread on thin ice.
If the likes of Steinhart and Christopher Ward are so confident in their products, why borrow heavily from the styling of Rolex/Omega?
It's a 'middle ground' between fakes and the real thing that I'm not sure I'm comfy with.
I did flirt with a CW Omega 'homage' at one point, but gave myself a slap and realised I should just hang on until I can get the Omega.

Inked · 09-05-2012, 9:59 AM

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Originally Posted by FZR400RRSP

I did flirt with a CW Omega 'homage' at one point, but gave myself a slap and realised I should just hang on until I can get the Omega.

Pull the trigger on that orange PO, you know you wanna!

FZR400RRSP · 09-05-2012, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Inked

Pull the trigger on that orange PO, you know you wanna!

Oh, I wanna, for sure.
I just don't know it it's worth divorce....

The clock is ticking towards an end to our nursery fees though....

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FZR400RRSP Eminent Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Aberdeen Thanks: Gave 1,362, Got 2,953 Posts: 21,851	Nice watches, I even considered an 'homage' watch myself at one point. A Christopher Ward that is heavily insipred by an Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean. But I decided I wouldn't get the same joy from wearing an 'homage' watch. Just my opinion though, I can understand why they're popular.

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inzaman Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Derby Thanks: Gave 137, Got 670 Posts: 7,426	They're just blatant copies without the Rolex name I am surprised the Ocean 44 doesn't say Original Gas Escape Valve around the rehault.

05-05-2012, 10:02 AM	#489
RobM Distinguished Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Thanks: Gave 1,139, Got 2,080 Posts: 12,780	Just collected my new watch, a GShock GW-4000-1A3ER. Had to import it from Germany as it's not available in the UK yet, but it was well worth it. Amazing watch for the money, plus a bit different looking. My PO is off for some TLC so I needed something to entertain me

06-05-2012, 9:53 PM	#490
sheriffwoody Prominent Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Thanks: Gave 130, Got 287 Posts: 3,183	do we all think this might be a bit TOO large? 57mm Men's Diesel Watch (DZ1462) - £96.00 - WATCH SHOP.com™

06-05-2012, 11:01 PM	#492
Ned Senior Prominent Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Stalag 9 Thanks: Gave 597, Got 292 Posts: 3,367	wear my tag aquaracer 2000 series daily and have done 24/7 for the past 12 years thereabouts.... it has only had two battery replacements and has never been serviced... Should I get this done???? it works fine as is like!

06-05-2012, 11:07 PM	#493
Simba Prominent Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Glasgow Thanks: Gave 521, Got 278 Posts: 4,498	Steinharts are very well made and solid - very pleased with my Nav B and the DLC coating has held up well to resisting scratches.

07-05-2012, 9:33 AM	#495
shahedz Conspicuous Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Thanks: Gave 1,781, Got 859 Posts: 9,387	Agreed with above, I don't think there is much to service for a quartz movement. But the seals could do with a change to ensure its waterproof.

07-05-2012, 9:46 AM	#496
RobM Distinguished Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Thanks: Gave 1,139, Got 2,080 Posts: 12,780	I agree with the guys above, service it when you need to with a quartz. You'll know when you need to as not even a fresh battery will make it work as it should. Never skimp on battery changing though, as the re-seal and pressure testing is very important. Servicing on a quartz is often an entirely new movement module anyway, rather than a nuts-and-bolts service as you'd expect on an auto. That's why some quartz watches 'service' is so limited in scope, as the parts aren't available.

07-05-2012, 11:57 AM	#498
Ned Senior Prominent Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Stalag 9 Thanks: Gave 597, Got 292 Posts: 3,367	Thanks all nearly wasted a few bobs there

08-05-2012, 12:47 PM	#501
Nik555 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bebington, Wirral Thanks: Gave 217, Got 79 Posts: 1,379	Anyone got some input on lum-tec? I know they have cropped up on here a few times. I'm looking at a second hand lumzilla LZ3 for £275 as a daily wearer instead of my speedmaster. Does that seem a fair price? Also I have read they wear smaller than the 50mm dial suggests! Cheers Nik

08-05-2012, 10:32 PM	#504
sheriffwoody Prominent Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Thanks: Gave 130, Got 287 Posts: 3,183	is £400 for a gshock a bit too much? Men's Casio G-Shock Premium Gravity Defier Alarm Chronograph Watch (GW-4000D-1AER) - £400.00 - WATCH SHOP.com™ just seen a video on youtube and i think it looks amazing. but £400 is a lot.

08-05-2012, 10:46 PM	#505
FZR400RRSP Eminent Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Aberdeen Thanks: Gave 1,362, Got 2,953 Posts: 21,851	I'd never spend that on a Casio, but if you like it you go for it. I dare say it would always sell too, but not sure it would keep much of its value. If you never intend selling it, not an issue.

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What watch do you wear? Part 2