Nice watch, no logo...
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I see that Stowa do a version of their Flieger without 'Stowa' on the face.
This got me thinking...
Knowing how threads about fake watches usually go, I'm coming at this from a different angle.
Would the appeal of a genuine Rolex, Omega, Breitling, Panerai or any other 'known name' watch be the same if the name did not appear anywhere on the piece?
This got me thinking...
Knowing how threads about fake watches usually go, I'm coming at this from a different angle.
Would the appeal of a genuine Rolex, Omega, Breitling, Panerai or any other 'known name' watch be the same if the name did not appear anywhere on the piece?
theaxe said:
If resale wasn't an issue then I'd probably prefer a non-branded watch. Like any kind of branding its only purpose is to inform people other than the purchaser what it is.
I don't agree with that. Some of my "branded" watches I have bought are worn solely around the house, and not to show off or anything. I love how they look, I love the intricacy of the movement and I enjoy wearing them purely for their own sake.
HereBeMonsters said:
theaxe said:
If resale wasn't an issue then I'd probably prefer a non-branded watch. Like any kind of branding its only purpose is to inform people other than the purchaser what it is.
I don't agree with that. Some of my "branded" watches I have bought are worn solely around the house, and not to show off or anything. I love how they look, I love the intricacy of the movement and I enjoy wearing them purely for their own sake.
sneijder said:
Amidoingitrite ?
I know what you mean though, and slightly off topic, I wish Casio wouldn't label EVERY function on a watch.
Read the manual, the light is such a button, use it once and I'll remember, no need to print "LIGHT" on the actual watch, I'm not a goldfish.
And besides, how do you find the light button in the dark if it's labelled anyway?I know what you mean though, and slightly off topic, I wish Casio wouldn't label EVERY function on a watch.
Read the manual, the light is such a button, use it once and I'll remember, no need to print "LIGHT" on the actual watch, I'm not a goldfish.
Personally I don't really like sterile dials, they look too naked somehow. Equally I don't like too much writing on the dial (yes, I'm talking to you Rolex and Breitling), it needs to be balanced.
Here's some examples of what I mean:
The text to the right balances the sub-seconds to the left.
The "Defy" and the date below the centre balance the logo and text above.
The pic doesn't show it well, but the red F1-2000 is unnecessary, the G-P above is already balanced by the register at 6.
Here's some examples of what I mean:
The text to the right balances the sub-seconds to the left.
The "Defy" and the date below the centre balance the logo and text above.
The pic doesn't show it well, but the red F1-2000 is unnecessary, the G-P above is already balanced by the register at 6.
I am a fan of both styles, in the last couple of days I have been wearing:
But I would love a Sinn 656 and a Mondaine. Have advised the wife to get me a quartz Mondaine for my birthday (auto second hand doesn't look right on a Mondaine imo)....
Can't decide on a bracelet or a black leather strap for the 656 though...
But I would love a Sinn 656 and a Mondaine. Have advised the wife to get me a quartz Mondaine for my birthday (auto second hand doesn't look right on a Mondaine imo)....
Can't decide on a bracelet or a black leather strap for the 656 though...
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