Wrist Check 2014
Discussion
jon- said:
What's everyones thoughts on these?
http://www.instrmnt.co.uk/
Fairly cheap for a nice looking modern / classic mix.
Not sure why they're promoting the swiss movement side, when it's just an electric movement, but they look nice none the less.
http://www.instrmnt.co.uk/
Fairly cheap for a nice looking modern / classic mix.
Not sure why they're promoting the swiss movement side, when it's just an electric movement, but they look nice none the less.
I know nothing about them but I like their style; they've pitched their watches at a decent price point, they're a young British upstart and they've resisted the (possible) urge to go too large on the case size. I wonder if they have anything else up their sleeve beyond the 3 models they have already?
If you like those then look up Daniel Wellington, slightly more dressy and less Bauhaus and around the same price, I don't have a clue about the brand though.
TimLambert7 said:
you're more likely to notice them among the sea of Speedmasters and Sea-dwellers.
For me it was a no-brainer, would much rather one of these than a 2nd hand Omega/Tag etc.
Dom, I think that's the point. An Offshore Field Engineer stands out vs. everyone's default choice. Against a sea of Swiss sameness, the Field Engineer is more exclusive and well built.For me it was a no-brainer, would much rather one of these than a 2nd hand Omega/Tag etc.
However, the price of a Field Engineer puts it up against the technological tour de force of Damasko. Both are rare and therefore exclusive, but Damasko has a raft of technological innovation and hardened steel cases.
CardShark said:
I know nothing about them but I like their style; they've pitched their watches at a decent price point, they're a young British upstart and they've resisted the (possible) urge to go too large on the case size.
@ Debaser - 40mm though due to the placement of the date window, 18mm lugs and the thin bezel they do look larger off the wrist. With the general trend towards bigger diameters they may have been tempted to go larger themselves, I think they made the right choice in doing what they did.
Edited by CardShark on Monday 14th July 21:37
CardShark said:
@ Debaser - 40mm though due to the placement of the date window, 18mm lugs and the thin bezel they do look larger off the wrist. With the general trend towards bigger diameters they may have been tempted to go larger themselves, I think they made the right choice in doing what they did.
You're right. It does look bigger. Edited by CardShark on Monday 14th July 21:37
Smart looking watch though.
SVS said:
TimLambert7 said:
you're more likely to notice them among the sea of Speedmasters and Sea-dwellers.
For me it was a no-brainer, would much rather one of these than a 2nd hand Omega/Tag etc.
Dom, I think that's the point. An Offshore Field Engineer stands out vs. everyone's default choice. Against a sea of Swiss sameness, the Field Engineer is more exclusive and well built.For me it was a no-brainer, would much rather one of these than a 2nd hand Omega/Tag etc.
However, the price of a Field Engineer puts it up against the technological tour de force of Damasko. Both are rare and therefore exclusive, but Damasko has a raft of technological innovation and hardened steel cases.
I must admit I didn't take much of a look at Damasko watches when I was buying. They are nice though.
CardShark said:
jon- said:
What's everyones thoughts on these?
http://www.instrmnt.co.uk/
Fairly cheap for a nice looking modern / classic mix.
Not sure why they're promoting the swiss movement side, when it's just an electric movement, but they look nice none the less.
http://www.instrmnt.co.uk/
Fairly cheap for a nice looking modern / classic mix.
Not sure why they're promoting the swiss movement side, when it's just an electric movement, but they look nice none the less.
I know nothing about them but I like their style; they've pitched their watches at a decent price point, they're a young British upstart and they've resisted the (possible) urge to go too large on the case size. I wonder if they have anything else up their sleeve beyond the 3 models they have already?
If you like those then look up Daniel Wellington, slightly more dressy and less Bauhaus and around the same price, I don't have a clue about the brand though.
I think I'll pledge to the instrmnt startup, just not sure between silver and black, or gunmetal and tan. Would be nice if they'd posted a picture of the silver one as it will ship (brushed silver instead of shiney)
War Pig said:
johnbaz said:
Ha ha ha!!
Only too happy to help save a marriage!!
John
Amazing collection!Only too happy to help save a marriage!!
John
Would be interested to know which your favourites are?
I have many favourites but seem to only wear the same watch all the time!!;)
My Photobucket bandwidth is about to get 'exceeded' again so i'll post a link to my flickr account, there are some pics of my watches in there but not all..
https://www.flickr.com/photos/8163995@N07/page3/
The Broadarrow PRS3 is my everyday beater but I have a few Seiko and other watches that I like but only seem to wear on special occasions!!
Cheers, John
Nice. Still no1 on my list won't happen this year no bonus 
Anyway this arrived this week. Very happy with it. Lots of watch for the money with glycine I think. Third one I've owned.
Not a fan of NATO straps look good but I don't find them comfortable. Going to put a vintage brown or beige leather strap on it.
Anyway this arrived this week. Very happy with it. Lots of watch for the money with glycine I think. Third one I've owned.
Not a fan of NATO straps look good but I don't find them comfortable. Going to put a vintage brown or beige leather strap on it.
Edited by Pesty on Saturday 19th July 20:03
1971 Bulova Accutron Spaceview.
In 1960 when the Accutron was introduced, Bulova made a number of watches without a dial as display models for dealers and jewellers shops in order to show off the cutting-edge technology. They proved to be so popular that they introduced the Spaceview as a production model.
I've wanted one of these for years, but there are a lot of aftermarket conversions around and it's quite hard to find an original at a good price.
In 1960 when the Accutron was introduced, Bulova made a number of watches without a dial as display models for dealers and jewellers shops in order to show off the cutting-edge technology. They proved to be so popular that they introduced the Spaceview as a production model.
I've wanted one of these for years, but there are a lot of aftermarket conversions around and it's quite hard to find an original at a good price.
AlexC1981 said:
1971 Bulova Accutron Spaceview.
In 1960 when the Accutron was introduced, Bulova made a number of watches without a dial as display models for dealers and jewellers shops in order to show off the cutting-edge technology. They proved to be so popular that they introduced the Spaceview as a production model.
I've wanted one of these for years, but there are a lot of aftermarket conversions around and it's quite hard to find an original at a good price.
Very cool In 1960 when the Accutron was introduced, Bulova made a number of watches without a dial as display models for dealers and jewellers shops in order to show off the cutting-edge technology. They proved to be so popular that they introduced the Spaceview as a production model.
I've wanted one of these for years, but there are a lot of aftermarket conversions around and it's quite hard to find an original at a good price.
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