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That’s quite cool - I haven’t watched interstellar but I do like things a bit different like the morse code “eureka” on the hands - nobody will notice but you’ll know! Yeah nice brand, good shout. I have previously looked at the AlpinerX (like the digi/analogue to deal with half hour time zones) but the case size always put me off. Probably need to try some on and see show they wear (maybe one for a couple of weeks time when we can go to shops again!) Dog looks fed up of you delaying his walk to take photos of watches
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+1 Less so that though! Although don’t think the brown strap in the pics does much for it.
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Thanks all, some good shouts. I’ve never really looked at microbrands - I think being quite new to the watch world I’ve always stuck to names I vaguely know. Will give CW, Farer, Helson and Armida a look (never really come across the last three - have seen a few CWs and a bit hit and miss looks wise for my taste). Hamilton khaki a decent call too, and like the idea of nice black dial watch, although the field watches tend to look slightly “serious” to me if that makes sense! Certina Phantom a good call too - have seen those on the post and forgot about them!
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Ran out of reactions, but both nice watches. Does the Emporio Armani still get wrist time?
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Seen a few videos of their moon phases, which look quite decent for the price. Not really the sort of thing I’d wear but if I did then I’d probably have pulled the trigger. Can’t comment on build quality etc.
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So I know I’m likely to get a lot of “whatever you like” type responses here, but always good to get some opinions. I’ve got one space left in my watch box. Currently I’ve got: a blue dial Longines Hydroconquest auto on ss strap (wear for nice occasions - my most expensive watch and love the looks), a white dial Tissot visodate heritage auto on Milanese strap (worn as an office/more formal watch), a silver dial Vostok amphibia mod on brown leather rally strap, a black dial quartz chrono Boss fashion watch on black leather rally strap (the last two worn as casual weekend
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Similar to the comments above really for me. The 200T in particular I love the look of but I just can’t see myself spending 1850 to get one. If it was 1250 I’d be much more tempted. Especially as I’d only wear it almost like a beater - I’d definitely get the orange dial, which would make it too casual for the office and even for nice/dressy meals or nights out. It would basically be a lads night out/weekend watch, and for me currently I can’t justify spending so much on one of those when I can pick up a fun little seiko or similar to do the same job for a fraction of the cost.
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when setting a non hacking watch do you ...?
Bobby123 replied to Rotundus's topic in Watch Discussion Forum
B, but then I’m not really that into how many seconds a day/month/year a watch loses/gains either. As long as I’ve got a pretty good idea of when I need to leave the house, I’m not too fussed. If I did need to know something down to the exact second, I’d use my phone anyway. -
Don’t do all that much for me if I’m honest. The only one I have kept was from Tissot - my first automatic and it came with a fairly nice presentation style box and two books about the history of the brand tucked into a compartment underneath. For a bit of a history geek buying their first automatic ‘proper’ watch, I thought it was quite cool.
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You've got a grand to play with..
Bobby123 replied to Jonesinamillion's topic in Watch Discussion Forum
Longines hydroconquest the winner at that price point imo....but I’ve already got one. So based on what I “need” in the collection: Possibly a quartz chrono - Tag F1, Hamilton Khaki XWind (don’t know much about this but looks alright). More left field - Alpina AlpinerX , Tissot TTouch. Agree strange price point though. Doxa mentioned above a prime example for me - love the sub300T at c.1800, and whilst I don’t mind the sub 200, I think I’d always be wishing I’d saved up for the 300t (or just got an orange dial seiko or something for less than half the price). -
Was digging around their website this morning and came across a startimer pilot heritage. This seems to have a hinge case which can be flipped open to show the case back. Is that common? Don’t think I’ve seen it before - I like it! Also never had a smart watch but the AlpinerX Alive could tempt me!
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If you don’t take them toooo seriously, they’re lots of fun. There’s plenty that could be a lot better but for the price, it’s a nice little watch. Lots of different case shapes, dial variations, lots of modded ones floating round too. I could easily see myself building up a little amphibia sub collection - quite addictive.
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Not my cup of tea this one. Quite like the crown, shaped like a crown, on the “head” above the 12. Actually don’t mind the strange position of the 12 - a bit different. But don’t like much else! I looked at the numbers and I have absolutely no idea why, but I pictured Ron Burgundy wearing it.
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Had to say, not a massive fan of the chrono version looks wise - something nice and clean about the non-chrono, the pushers ruin it a bit for me (from someone who loves a chrono!)