Me & my watches
Discussion
Greetings all, I've been using Pistonheads for years, and skulking around the various forums for the majority of that time. I thought it was about time I actually posted something, so thought I'd start by sharing my 'limited' collection of watches I've attained over the last 3 years or so.
Apologies for the photos, staright off the phone, I'll try to get some better ones some other time.
I've been into watches for as long as I can remember, I love the feeling of having an intricate mechanical machine on my wrist, and an in awe of the engineering that goes into a good watch. However, up until 2007, i'd only had your run of the mill stuff, and the odd fashion watch. My first forray was an SMP bond (looking back I would have saved a few more pennies and gone for the automatic, but that's hindsight for you.) I still love this watch, and wear it more that any of my others. I've just recently put it on a Nato to save some wear and tear to the bracelet, but can't decide if I like it or not. Opinions?
The Tissot is a Visiodate Automatic, mainly used as a work watch. Really comfy, understated, and fairly light on the wrist. I actually get alot of compliments about it, and I think it's alot of watch for the money.
Rolex Milgauss GV. This was the grail for quite a number of years, and then my now wife surprised me with it on the morning of our wedding. (How could I not go through with it after that!) I was terrified of damaging it for the first few months, but now I've come to terms with it and wear it a couple of times a week for work or socialising. After all what's the point in owning something if you can't enjoy it.
Finally, my most recent acquisition. A Seiko divers SKX007J. Just got it this week, Only worn it a couple of times, but first impressions are I like it. The quality is great for the money, although whacked it straight on a Nato, as the resin strap is a bit stiff for my liking. The wife hates it, but what does she know.
Any comments welcome.
Apologies for the photos, staright off the phone, I'll try to get some better ones some other time.
I've been into watches for as long as I can remember, I love the feeling of having an intricate mechanical machine on my wrist, and an in awe of the engineering that goes into a good watch. However, up until 2007, i'd only had your run of the mill stuff, and the odd fashion watch. My first forray was an SMP bond (looking back I would have saved a few more pennies and gone for the automatic, but that's hindsight for you.) I still love this watch, and wear it more that any of my others. I've just recently put it on a Nato to save some wear and tear to the bracelet, but can't decide if I like it or not. Opinions?
The Tissot is a Visiodate Automatic, mainly used as a work watch. Really comfy, understated, and fairly light on the wrist. I actually get alot of compliments about it, and I think it's alot of watch for the money.
Rolex Milgauss GV. This was the grail for quite a number of years, and then my now wife surprised me with it on the morning of our wedding. (How could I not go through with it after that!) I was terrified of damaging it for the first few months, but now I've come to terms with it and wear it a couple of times a week for work or socialising. After all what's the point in owning something if you can't enjoy it.
Finally, my most recent acquisition. A Seiko divers SKX007J. Just got it this week, Only worn it a couple of times, but first impressions are I like it. The quality is great for the money, although whacked it straight on a Nato, as the resin strap is a bit stiff for my liking. The wife hates it, but what does she know.
Any comments welcome.
Edited by shed27 on Thursday 1st December 16:47
Edited by shed27 on Thursday 1st December 16:48
Did fancy a winder for a while, but kinda over it now. It's not so big a deal setting the time in a morning, and I usually try to swap wear up a bit, so most usually have at least a bit of power left in them. I know the theory is that it is better to keep an automatic running to reduce lubricants solidifying thus stiction and wear, but I'm not sure I really believe that too much. Would need some evidence to be convinced.
Plus, the way I see it. ~£1800 would get me another nice watch, rather than a spangly winder/case.
Plus, the way I see it. ~£1800 would get me another nice watch, rather than a spangly winder/case.
Very nice collection. I have the Omega and Seiko in my collection too (Seiko is actually an incoming but I have had one before). Both will live on a double watch winder as grab-and-go watches. The price hikes in recent years and current replacement costs mean most of mine live in a safe when not being worn, so I have sold a couple of winders.
Edited by Spice_Weasel on Thursday 1st December 23:37
It's a fossil watchbox, I got it from one of those outlet villages that are appearing everywhere, £40 IIRC. Quality's pretty good, sort of rustic leather rather than a clean look. If you know Fossil as a brand, you'll understand what I mean. It has a couple of drawers underneath for extra storage which comes in useful, and a viewing window in the lid (disappointingly perspex).
I wanted something that could store all my watches, plus other gentlemans paraphernalia. this sits on the bedside table, and suits my needs perfectly.
I'll part another pic of it closed when I get home.
I wanted something that could store all my watches, plus other gentlemans paraphernalia. this sits on the bedside table, and suits my needs perfectly.
I'll part another pic of it closed when I get home.
shed27 said:
I've just recently put it on a Nato to save some wear and tear to the bracelet, but can't decide if I like it or not. Opinions?
In my honest opinion Nato straps are the perfect way to ruin a perfectly good watch. that's a lovely omega, why change it? its like dating kelly brook and then sending her in for breast reduction surgery.
in my humble opinion of course.
Edited by ascayman on Friday 2nd December 18:31
Thanks for all the comments guys.
Chunkychucky, I LOVE my Milgauss, it is thicker than it looks, but that is due to the additional internal casing (magnetic screening). The green glass is a thing of beauty, hardly noticeable in some lighting, and then really pops in others. Only thing I miss is the lack of date, but I think it would crowd the face too much. Plus Rolex would probably put a cyclops on it which would ruin it IMO.
Chunkychucky, I LOVE my Milgauss, it is thicker than it looks, but that is due to the additional internal casing (magnetic screening). The green glass is a thing of beauty, hardly noticeable in some lighting, and then really pops in others. Only thing I miss is the lack of date, but I think it would crowd the face too much. Plus Rolex would probably put a cyclops on it which would ruin it IMO.
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