Fun time trying on watches

[warren182]

Prefer the older chopard models. That's 44.5mm, far too big imo, especially when worn with a shirt. You'll need gorilla size cuffs )

[Xaero]

CAPP0 said:

Xaero said:

I always wonder when I see one why the big screws aren't aligned in some way though, they are just in there randomly so look awkward in my eyes. I'd prefer they match the direction of the part of the dial they are on, or all horizontal.

I've got a Bell & Ross which often prompts similar comments! My take on it is, the screws are done up until they're tight, so they may be aligned differently. If They were all done up to the same alignment, they might be over- or under-tightened.

That's fine for most things in life, but for a device which people buy for precision I'd still want better. They should know about the tolerance of their meshing plates and how much torque is required, and so they can start threading the hole at exactly the same place each time.

I'm sure there is a reason for me being wrong though.

[ChrisBuer]

warren182 said:

Prefer the older chopard models. That's 44.5mm, far too big imo, especially when worn with a shirt. You'll need gorilla size cuffs )

That's OK, I have gorilla sized cuffs

[webby23]

Surprising that TAG spend so much money telling us all how hi tech and cutting edge they are, yet cant even get the date numerics lined up centrally

[hilly10]

The yellow Choppard is one nice sports watch

[tertius]

webby23 said:

Surprising that TAG spend so much money telling us all how hi tech and cutting edge they are, yet cant even get the date numerics lined up centrally

To be fair they aren't the only watchmaker with that problem, this picture was posted on TZ-UK recently:

[Ikemi]

OP, out of the ones you tried on, I quite like the Hublot too! I mean, the price and lack of in-house movement in some of their pieces is enough for me to look elsewhere, let alone the hundreds of special edition pieces made specifically for various sports stars. However the Big Bang design is rather modern and interesting - A bit like Linde Werdelin.

I tried a few watches on back in January, in preparation for my 30th Birthday. Alas, I went and bought a faster car instead! However I've found my next piece.





The girlfriend loved this on me - A JLC Master Calendar Meteorite:



The next watch ...

[ChrisBuer]

Wow, the "next watch" looks stunning!! Do you have any more details? Make, model, etc?

[CardShark]

I'm not too hot on Glashütte Original model names however I think that's a GO PanoInverse.

[matrignano]

Yep, and it looks great!

Ikemi, did you also try on the Panomatic Inverse? If so, what are the differences in the flesh?

[Ikemi]

As others have said, it's a Glashutte Original PanoInverse XL ... 42mm diameter, manual wind, white gold hands, grey Louisiana alligator strap with deployant clasp, hand engraved/decorated bridge. RRP is £8600, although the watch can be found for c.£7K. There is also a thick bezel variant too.

I didn't try on the PanoMaticInverse, but the 'matic' addition for GO models usually suggests an automatic movement. The PanoMaticInverse utilizes precious metals for the bridge and as such, is different in terms of colour combinations. I'm not so keen on it, to be honest!

Comparison of both, although the manual wind Inverse XL doesn't look particuarly stunning here. Much better in real life! Also check out Google Images for better shots of both watches:

[matrignano]

Agreed, the PanoInverse looks much better!
How thick is the case? And is the glass domed or flat?

[Ikemi]

matrignano said:

Agreed, the PanoInverse looks much better!
How thick is the case? And is the glass domed or flat?

Case is 11.2mm thick and the sapphire glass is domed. Sapphire case back glass is flat ...

[ChrisBuer]

Well after a lot of searching about, I've finally selected my watch of choice. I had originally intended on getting the "bumblebee" version but actually think the Rose gold version will wear better with both a suit (for work) and casually.

Whilst the yellow / black version was very nice, it did have a bit of a "toy watch" feel to it as the yellow was quite strong.

Anyway, opinions always welcome but I'm happy with my choice

[RichB]

Nice choice. I know bi-metal is not to everyone's taste but I like that. And I'm biased, I have a bi-metal Omega Speedmaster

[warren182]

Don't like the yellow version, but that's lovely.

[tertius]

Looks great but by jove you have jolly hairy arms.

[ChrisBuer]

tertius said:

Looks great but by jove you have jolly hairy arms.

Thanks?

[LaurasOtherHalf]

Now then, I really like that-nice choice

[Mansells Tash]

hosedoctor said:

I bet the sales assistance love people like you!! LOL

this x1000 I cringe at the thought of going to try a watch on when I have no intention of purchasing anything, however, whipping the phone out and taking pictures of them as well? Even cringier!

Fair play to you though if you don't care...ps pull the stickers off them next time and report back what the sales staff say