Omega accuracy, SpeedM/Stowa as good? Where to find Stowa
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I've had my Omega Seamaster Pro (Q) for 20 months now and it's gained about 46 seconds since I've had it (I set the time according to GMT etc. and have never changed it apart from adding/subtracting and hour come clocks forwards/back which you can do without it affecting the second hand)
That's a gain of 2.3 seconds a month. I assume this is good? (am certainly not concerned, that's for sure, just impressed I think
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The watch was given to me by my wife on my wedding day and she wants another diamond(!) in a few years (prob on our 5th anniversary), in exchange for another watch for me (am keeping the Seamaster) and am rather taken with the Speedmaster moon watch, will this be as accurate as my Seamaster Pro?
Am also tempted by a nice Stowa Antea in the interim which seem very reasonably priced, are these as accurate? Are they good? Would like a brown leathered simply styled but classy watch and they seem to fit the bill and I really like how they look from their website. However, is there somewhere I can see them in the flesh? Am located in Purley so London is OK but prefer outwards (Reigate, Horsham etc.). Or can I only get online?
That's a gain of 2.3 seconds a month. I assume this is good? (am certainly not concerned, that's for sure, just impressed I think
).The watch was given to me by my wife on my wedding day and she wants another diamond(!) in a few years (prob on our 5th anniversary), in exchange for another watch for me (am keeping the Seamaster) and am rather taken with the Speedmaster moon watch, will this be as accurate as my Seamaster Pro?
Am also tempted by a nice Stowa Antea in the interim which seem very reasonably priced, are these as accurate? Are they good? Would like a brown leathered simply styled but classy watch and they seem to fit the bill and I really like how they look from their website. However, is there somewhere I can see them in the flesh? Am located in Purley so London is OK but prefer outwards (Reigate, Horsham etc.). Or can I only get online?
LukeBird said:
Motorrad said:
they aren't autos (at least proper ones aren't)
A balanced view as always! I appreciate they aren't the 'moon watch', but does it really make much difference?
And yes, poke fun, I have a Triple Date...
The OP specifically stated he was looking at the Speedmaster Moon Watch.
They are non-auto for a reason, (look at the NASA flight approval), therefore it WILL make a big difference if he buys an auto as it won't be what he wants!
There are some lovely Speedmaster watches in the Omega range, (triple date included), but they weren't worn to the moon!
Back on track for the OP - No mechanical watch is going to get near the accuracy of the quartz seamaster you already have. If you get close to 2.3 seconds per DAY you'll be doing very well, let alone 2.3 seconds per MONTH!
Mechanical watches are more expensive and less accurate than their quartz counterparts (leading to the near collapse of the swiss watch industry in the 1970's and early 1980's) however their appeal is to the heart, rather than the head!
The Speedie and the Stowa are both fine quality pieces and will keep as good time as any comparable mechanical watch, however they will fall short compared to even the cheapest Casio quartz from Argos...
Revs_Addiction said:
Why are you getting your knickers in a twist?
The OP specifically stated he was looking at the Speedmaster Moon Watch.
They are non-auto for a reason, (look at the NASA flight approval), therefore it WILL make a big difference if he buys an auto as it won't be what he wants!
There are some lovely Speedmaster watches in the Omega range, (triple date included), but they weren't worn to the moon!
My knickers aren't in a twist, I was just commenting on his narrow-minded comment about any auto Speedmasters not being 'proper' ones. I have no problem with mine not being a 'moon watch', I like having the date on a watch so I'd sooner have the Triple Date! The OP specifically stated he was looking at the Speedmaster Moon Watch.
They are non-auto for a reason, (look at the NASA flight approval), therefore it WILL make a big difference if he buys an auto as it won't be what he wants!
There are some lovely Speedmaster watches in the Omega range, (triple date included), but they weren't worn to the moon!
Completely agree with the rest you said!
My Speedie is certainly more accurate at keeping time than my Auto Seamaster. I'm hoping a service may improve that!
Regards the quartz / auto accuracy debate, how fussed are *really* when it comes to knowing exactly what time it is?
Since getting an auto I realised (for myself) that it really doesn't matter. If I let my watch wind down after not wearing it for a while I just set it to 'somewhere near the right time' and be done with it. If I wanted a really accurate watch I'd go and get an atomic Casio from Argos.
I've not seen a Stova myself in the flesh but I've heard nothing but good things about them with regard to reliability, service and build quality and for the price I don't think there's much that could beat it new. Also FWIW because it's a full face watch they wear quite large for their size so I wouldn't be woried about the 390 looking to small
Since getting an auto I realised (for myself) that it really doesn't matter. If I let my watch wind down after not wearing it for a while I just set it to 'somewhere near the right time' and be done with it. If I wanted a really accurate watch I'd go and get an atomic Casio from Argos.
I've not seen a Stova myself in the flesh but I've heard nothing but good things about them with regard to reliability, service and build quality and for the price I don't think there's much that could beat it new. Also FWIW because it's a full face watch they wear quite large for their size so I wouldn't be woried about the 390 looking to small
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