Tissot, Hamilton or C. Ward?

[Baked_bean]

Hi guys,

I have only recently started to appreciate a nice watch so im fairly new to this (although i know its all personal choice at the end of the day).

I am being bought a watch for my Birthday in a few weeks and have a few different options, i am able to get all of them for £500~ so i thought i would gauge opinions on these three watches.

http://www.christopherward.co.uk/men/view-all-mens...

http://www.goldsmiths.co.uk/Tissot-Seastar-Mens-Wa...

http://www.goldsmiths.co.uk/Hamilton-Khaki-Field-M...


Any other recommendations would be welcomed, it will be an everyday watch so needs to be relatively subtle and reliable.

[sad61t]

Not sure the alfa red CW could ever be described as subtle!

[AlexC1981]

All three that you like are so different from each other it's hard to suggest other options as it could be anything!

Out of those three I think the Hamilton is the most versatile.

[Hoofy]

Hamilton.

But the real question is: holiday in Barbados, have a pint of Bulmers or wear a tie tomorrow?

[AlvinSultana]

Baked_bean said:

Hi guys,

I have only recently started to appreciate a nice watch so im fairly new to this (although i know its all personal choice at the end of the day).

I am being bought a watch for my Birthday in a few weeks and have a few different options, i am able to get all of them for £500~ so i thought i would gauge opinions on these three watches.

http://www.christopherward.co.uk/men/view-all-mens...

http://www.goldsmiths.co.uk/Tissot-Seastar-Mens-Wa...

http://www.goldsmiths.co.uk/Hamilton-Khaki-Field-M...


Any other recommendations would be welcomed, it will be an everyday watch so needs to be relatively subtle and reliable.

Tissot if I was choosing from those 3.

[RichB]

Hamilton, the CW is horrible and I don't like the dayglo blue bits on the Tissot

[MercuryRises]

Out of those 3, I'd go for the Hamilton.

If they do a more subtle colour on the hands of that Tissot then it'd be more in the running, but the blue is a bit much

[Civpilot]

Hamilton again. Don't rate CW (personal choice) and whilst I do like tissot I find that one you posted a bit fussy.

[ASK1974]

Having a Seamaster I rather like the CW no but the red is a bit much, the Hamilton is nice not something I'd be interested in. I also have a CW C11 which I love, as an everyday watch it's superb and I get some admiring comments which is always nice.

http://www.christopherward.co.uk/men/view-all-mens...

Steinhart do some nice looking pieces...

http://www.steinhartwatches.de/en/Nav-B-Uhr-44-han...

Have a scout around this website, it's quite good even if a large number or watches on the site are eye wateringly expensive.

http://www.ablogtowatch.com/

[SVS]

AlvinSultana said:

Tissot if I was choosing from those 3.

That particular Tissot is 48mm diameter! I hope the OP has monstrous wrists

I like the look of some Chris Wards, but this one's far too red for me. I'm out.

That just leaves the Hamilton. Though there's lots of good choice at this price range, such as Steinhart

ASK1974 said:

Steinhart do some nice looking pieces...

http://www.steinhartwatches.de/en/

[Baked_bean]

Thank you for the responses guys.

I have decided against the Tissot as it is probably too big for my wrists and i already own a Tissot PRC.

I am also considering the CW in other colours like black, navy or charcoal. What are peoples experiences with quality etc as although i can get a feel for the Hamilton in a store the CW is online only.

Thanks.

[MondyJim]

I have a C60 with the charcoal bezel. I love it and am really pleased with the looks and quality, it is a nice size and weight. I have worn a Steinhart Ocean 1 Vintage Red and personally I think the C60 looks better and feels sturdier and better quality (particularly the screw in crown), this is obviously a purely personal opinion though.

[Baked_bean]

That picture of the CW watch on your wrist in that colour has swayed me slightly!

Basically my requirements are:

bracelet strap
automatic movement
fairly robust
suitable for most attire

[SVS]

This money is straying into entry-level Stowa territory. Stowa has a reputation for very high quality. Check out the Stowa Seatime, Stowa Prodiver and others in the Stowa range. I imagine they would be a step up from Steinhart / Chris Ward in terms of build quality.

Edited by SVS on Wednesday 23 July 08:15

[MondyJim]

SVS yes I would agree with you there. A friend has recently bought a Stowa Marine (no idea what it cost so this model may be out of budget) and it is a beautiful watch.

[Hoofy]

SVS said:

This money is straying into entry-level Stowa territory. Stowa has a reputation for very high quality. Check out the Stowa Seatime, Stowa Prodiver and others in the Stowa range. I imagine they would be a step up from Steinhart / Chris Ward in terms of build quality.

Edited by SVS on Wednesday 23 July 08:15

Ooer: http://www.stowa.de/lshop,showdetail,1398777508174...

[Foliage]

All 3 are great brands, so the choice is your preference don't let us sway your decision BUT personally if I was stuck at am impasse id continue looking to see if I can find one I like more than them 3

[RichB]

MondyJim said:

I have a C60 with the charcoal bezel. I love it and am really pleased with the looks and quality, it is a nice size and weight.

I know it's fashionable but to me, rather than being a nice size, I'd say that watch completely swamps your wrist. Across the lugs it's as broad as your wrist with the strap dropping straight off at 90 degrees rather than going around.

[MondyJim]

RichB, you're entitled to your opinion obviously but I didn't buy that size of watch because of "fashion". I bought it because I wanted an auto diver watch, liked the looks and could justify the price. I do have fairly skinny wrists but it imo it doesn't look or feel too big on me in person. I have tried on watches in the past that have been way too big. My wrist size is a large reason I couldn't get away with wearing lots of watch brands/models.

Anyway off topic now but thanks for your comments.

[Hoofy]

It's down to personal preference. I sometimes wear larger watches but have them loose so they kinda sit on the back of my hand.