Which watch keeps tempting you?

[dimots]

Ibmarkprior said:

I've really got my heart set on a Seiko Alpinist which is big budget for me. I love the almost Britsh Racing Green face.

Any opinions from those in the Know? Is it junk masquerading as a nice watch or is it actually reasonable for the outlay.

Its not big money at below £500 but if i'm spending the money it would be nice to know its not utter garbage.

It's a fantastic watch, but they used to be a lot cheaper before Seiko discontinued it.

The updated version is pretty cool too although much bigger and a bit more ruggedly styled.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Seiko-Prospex-Automatic-W...

[Ibmarkprior]

dimots said:

It's a fantastic watch, but they used to be a lot cheaper before Seiko discontinued it.

The updated version is pretty cool too although much bigger and a bit more ruggedly styled.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Seiko-Prospex-Automatic-W...

Thanks for the info.
Hmmm, going up in value. An investment maybe lol not likely.

Not keen on the updated version. Too 'trendy'.

[PJ S]

Ibmarkprior said:

I'm very much a watch newbie. Appreciating the good stuff but in reality on a low budget.

Currently i only have a vintage 1960 Tudor which is a family keep sake. A Camden Watch Co no.88 KPP and a Citizen Promaster Diver as daily's.

I've really got my heart set on a Seiko Alpinist which is big budget for me. I love the almost Britsh Racing Green face.

Any opinions from those in the Know? Is it junk masquerading as a nice watch or is it actually reasonable for the outlay.

Its not big money at below £500 but if i'm spending the money it would be nice to know its not utter garbage.

You’ve absolutely nothing to worry about by going for it – the equivalent Swiss version, if there was/is one, would be significantly more.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/MECHANICAL-self-winding-a... – well under £500

[Gameface]

One of these or maybe two of these.

The s/steel/grey as a daily.

And

the red gold/champagne face as dress watch.

[GT03ROB]

Lorne said:

23AJK said:

Wills2 said:

If was going to go gold Rolex it would have to be this one:

Ooof, very nice. A friend has one, I've been tempted more than once to mug him for it!

I'm not the greatest fan of Rolex, but if I did go for one it'd have to be this. Looks superb and very subtle on how much gold is showing. Reminds me of a 911 Carrera in that if your going to buy a rear engined German car you might as well get the best one around otherwise everyone will ask if you only bought the Cayman because you couldn't afford a 911. Avoid the turbo though (aka gold daytona) because it's trying too hard on the image side and is a pointless thing to drive anyway.

Edit: apologies to steel Rolex owners and gold daytona's, everyone's choice is entirely their own and is influenced by so many things that a rational judgement is impossible. Steel Rolex's are very nice, but just not my thing.

Edited by Lorne on Wednesday 15th August 12:23

Edited by Lorne on Wednesday 15th August 12:26

Very tempted... I go through Schipol every few weeks... always look in the Rolex store while waiting, they never have anything remotely interesting, but last time they had 3 of these.... really had to have a quiet word with myself....

[PJ S]

chris56 said:

I keep being tempted by this

and I am also quite keen on adding a H.Moser to my collection

Save yourself a few bob and go for the steel Pioneer – https://www.chrono24.co.uk/hmosercie/pioneer-centr...
And I’ll throw this in to possibly put the cat amongst the pigeons!
https://www.chrono24.co.uk/glashuetteoriginal/sena...

[wisbech]

Dorbluth for me - but not the 99 (too big for my wrists)

[Arranguez]

I’ve my sights set on a Ulysse Nardin Marine Chronometer. I’m through Heathrow most weeks and pop into WoS in order to reaffirm my desire all the time! A few house things to sort out before going for it and I’ve promised myself that I’ll actually wear this one rather than just keeping it for special occasions!

[Ranger 6]

Ranger 6 said:

dvs_dave said:

IWC Aquatimer Chrono.

Been kicking myself for not buying one almost 10 years ago now when I saw a new one up for $4,500 in Dubai airport.

Yes, I've been having a similar feeling after being offered one of these in Vegas for $4,200

And looking round, this is an alternative as we're moving house soon and all the watch finds for the next couple of years have been spoken for...

[bonerp]

catso said:

Often and for a long time been tempted by one but I just don't think I'd wear it enough to justify it and I really can't be arsed winding a watch up every day.

exactly my thoughts. I'm on the never never waiting list for an Ultraman but the manual wind does put me off buying a Speedy although I'd like to add one to the collection.

[Dan_1981]

bonerp said:

catso said:

Often and for a long time been tempted by one but I just don't think I'd wear it enough to justify it and I really can't be arsed winding a watch up every day.

exactly my thoughts. I'm on the never never waiting list for an Ultraman but the manual wind does put me off buying a Speedy although I'd like to add one to the collection.

The manual wind for me is half the attraction.

A daily ritual. Probably done whilst completing another daily ritual.

[Polariz]

Been as I like to chop and change, and I am considering selling my GMT BLNR and Breguet Marine and purchasing the new Vacheron Constantin Overseas 4500V. But then again the Aquanaut on bracelet is tempting. And so is the Patek 5296G.

Argh.

[ZesPak]

The want is strong

[andy97]

I'd like one of these:

https://www.steinhartwatches.de/en/aviation-automa...

[Squadrone Rosso]

Bi-metal Rolex Daytona.

Love the motorsport connection, feel like I should add one but I hate the Rolex aura.

[lostkiwi]

andy97 said:

I'd like one of these:

https://www.steinhartwatches.de/en/aviation-automa...

That's caught my eye too.
I'm also keen on one of these:

[sad61t]

catso said:

Often and for a long time been tempted by one but I just don't think I'd wear it enough to justify it and I really can't be arsed winding a watch up every day.

To be honest, a manual wind on a non-date watch is not an issue.
If you wear one every day, then the winding is forgotten once part of the morning ritual. There's actually some pleasure knowing you have to attend the watch to keep it running. (Tamagotchi anyone?)

If you wear occasionally, then it takes a few extra moments to set the (twelve hour) time.

Personally, I like manual wind movements as I get range anxiety with automatic having I've no idea how wound it is (and I've no watch with a reserve complication).

[bonerp]

seeing pics of the new Omega ultraman....man I wish I saw that before they sold out. On the list but next to no chance of getting it....

[SturdyHSV]

sad61t said:

Personally, I like manual wind movements as I get range anxiety with automatic having I've no idea how wound it is (and I've no watch with a reserve complication).

Could you not just wind the automatic as part of the same morning routine to alleviate this anxiety?

[vixen1700]

Longines Heritage Conquest - Tried one on in France the other week and it's lovely.



Alpina Startimer Pilot

Both of these are on my most wanted list along with my Stowa Antea 1919 which is arriving next week.

Also that Seiko Alpinist shown above has been on my mind for some time too.