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rosetank

Original Poster:

634 posts

72 months

Sunday 9th February 2020
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I have been looking at a half decent watch to use every day. What is the general opinion of these for reliability etc.


Dolf Stoppard

1,380 posts

144 months

Sunday 9th February 2020
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A great brand with brilliant build quality. I bought a Terrasport II and loved it. Until, that is, I bought the IWC Pilot Mark XVIII I really wanted. As I look to sell the Terrasport I realise residuals are not their strong point! Which is the main thing I would suggest you consider, along with not paying anywhere near list price.

lostkiwi

4,585 posts

146 months

Monday 10th February 2020
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As above.
Superb quality and well made. I have a Big 29er and it's lovely. It was an impulse buy and what attracted me then and now was the quality of the machining work and crisp clear dial.
Residual prices are not strong so you may be able to find a lightly used one at a bargain price.

That said I'm after another at some point - I really fancy a Sea Battalion or Yacht Timer.

The Big G

1,001 posts

190 months

Tuesday 11th February 2020
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I have one and use it daily. The quality is fantastic as others have said before. I feels very solid and is really comfortable on my wrist. The shape of it doesn’t catch on anything and makes pulling clothes over it really easy, I guess something it was designed to do ;-)

My watch is on a bracelet rather than rubber, it’s up to you which you prefer. The bracelet adjusts well with different positions in the clasp and half links so you can get a size that fits you comfortably.

It’s holding up well to daily scrapes, a few marks on the rubber bumper round the face and scratches on the clasp. Apart from that all good. I don’t worry about wearing or damaging it and no one has ever commented on it. As such, perfect for wearing every day! The dial is also really legible and the lume is good too.

Again, as others have said, the residuals aren’t great and not much brand awareness here in the U.K. If you’re looking for one, have a look on Chrono24 and I’m sure you’ll find one in Germany for a lot less than new. Residuals aren’t important to me though for this watch, it’s not too valuable so I don’t worry about where I take it and what I do with it. Any damage is par for the course. It’ll be on my wrist every day for a long time to come and will take something special to replace it.

The Big G

1,001 posts

190 months

Tuesday 11th February 2020
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If you do decide to go second hand I can’t think of many changes during production but I’m sure someone will be along to correct me! The only visible difference between early and later watches that I know of is the change from 1000m to 100atm on the dial.

LaurasOtherHalf

21,429 posts

218 months

Tuesday 11th February 2020
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Heard great things and always fancied a Sea Battalion as well, a shame they’re so hard to try on in the uk.

lostkiwi

4,585 posts

146 months

Tuesday 11th February 2020
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First Class in Kenilworth are ADs.

rosetank

Original Poster:

634 posts

72 months

Tuesday 11th February 2020
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Thanks for the links to the website, loads there for reasonable prices.

I’m not sold on the rubber and metal strap but It will be easy to mix and match.

lostkiwi

4,585 posts

146 months

Tuesday 11th February 2020
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https://www.firstclasswatches.co.uk/muhle-glashutt...

They'll haggle too. Look for at least 20% but you may do better if you try.

LaurasOtherHalf

21,429 posts

218 months

Tuesday 11th February 2020
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Apologies it's not the SeaBattalion but the Rasmus 2000 I've always fancied-the blue dial on bracelet looks superb.

https://www.muehle-glashuette.de/en/wristwatches/f...

lostkiwi

4,585 posts

146 months

Tuesday 11th February 2020
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The thing I like about Mühle Glasshutte watches is that they are generally built for a purpose and they fulfill that purpose superbly.
Almost all are incredibly easy to read at a glance.
They also don't usually mimic another manufacturers style.