Cool or try-hard?
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I want a cheapie watch I can use for Le Mans without taking my beloved Speedmaster Professional.
I know Werners gets good reviews on here but wondered what the consensus on this is;
http://www.wernersflyingwatches.com/products.asp?P...
Is it trying too hard to be a Submariner, or is it ideal for what I want as a cheapie which if it gets destroyed I'll not be distraught about?
I know Werners gets good reviews on here but wondered what the consensus on this is;
http://www.wernersflyingwatches.com/products.asp?P...
Is it trying too hard to be a Submariner, or is it ideal for what I want as a cheapie which if it gets destroyed I'll not be distraught about?
Personally, I'd say a little too try-hard. Ironically, if it were a better copy, sorry hommage, I'd probably like it more. But the crown & bezel really grate. Doesnt look so bad in Black, though:
http://www.wernersflyingwatches.com/products.asp?P...
http://www.wernersflyingwatches.com/products.asp?P...
markmullen said:
I want a cheapie watch I can use for Le Mans without taking my beloved Speedmaster Professional.
Christ Mark, I know Le Mans can be a bit rough, but it's not that bad. If you want a robust, inexpensive beater for general use, my default suggestion is get a Seiko SKX009 or similar.
Sort of depends whether you care or not. Werners have plenty of watches around that price which may be pretty unoriginal but aren't so obviously apeing a style icon/cliche. If cool matters, then this certainly isn't it, unless you're into seriously ironic design statements to people who can read them. You would be better off with a who-gives-a-damn-if-it-tells-the-time Casio.
andy tims said:
markmullen said:
I want a cheapie watch I can use for Le Mans without taking my beloved Speedmaster Professional.
Christ Mark, I know Le Mans can be a bit rough, but it's not that bad. markmullen said:
andy tims said:
markmullen said:
I want a cheapie watch I can use for Le Mans without taking my beloved Speedmaster Professional.
Christ Mark, I know Le Mans can be a bit rough, but it's not that bad. Exactly my thoughts - stick it on a NATO, and buy the black one.
Alternatively get an EMAs from www.timepieces.co.uk already on one. I'm either going to wear that or my indestructible Sinn to Le Mans for much the same reason as you - just don't want to risk doing something to my Speedie whilst riding the beer scooter.
Alternatively get an EMAs from www.timepieces.co.uk already on one. I'm either going to wear that or my indestructible Sinn to Le Mans for much the same reason as you - just don't want to risk doing something to my Speedie whilst riding the beer scooter.
markmullen said:
andy tims said:
markmullen said:
I want a cheapie watch I can use for Le Mans without taking my beloved Speedmaster Professional.
Christ Mark, I know Le Mans can be a bit rough, but it's not that bad. blueyonder said:
markmullen said:
andy tims said:
markmullen said:
I want a cheapie watch I can use for Le Mans without taking my beloved Speedmaster Professional.
Christ Mark, I know Le Mans can be a bit rough, but it's not that bad. ShadownINja said:
blueyonder said:
markmullen said:
andy tims said:
markmullen said:
I want a cheapie watch I can use for Le Mans without taking my beloved Speedmaster Professional.
Christ Mark, I know Le Mans can be a bit rough, but it's not that bad. Gassing Station | Watches | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff