Incoming… what do you have? (Vol. 3)

[Doofus]

Mezzanine said:

Doofus said:

For some reason, I thought these were quite expensive. It turns out they're not.

That's probably because they're mecha-quartz, which I'm not a fan of. It's also a chronograph, which I don't like, and has a tachymeter, which I think is pointless.

Mine's due in early October.

I think they are worth it just for the looks personally.

Me too. This colourway is called "Swimming Pool" and it's not even waterproof, ffs.

[Harry Flashman]

I have just ordered a Farer Bernina.

Have wanted one for a while. Let's see if these watches deserve the plaudits...

https://wornandwound.com/review/farer-bernina-hand...

Edited by Harry Flashman on Thursday 23 September 22:22

[OMITN]

Harry Flashman said:

I have just ordered a Farer Bernina.

Have wanted one for a while. Let's see if these watches deserve the plaudits...

https://wornandwound.com/review/farer-bernina-hand...

Edited by Harry Flashman on Thursday 23 September 22:22

Exciting choice. I keep looking at Farer and asking myself: is it all style over substance or is it as good as it looks? I really want it to be the latter and am forever hovering over the Leven as a replacement for a stolen Seiko Sumo.

Good on you for going for the boldest of the three in that series - look forward to your pics of it when it lands.

[Harry Flashman]

I wanted a white watch, and it was this or white 39.5mm Planet Ocean. The Farer is more interesting and way cheaper!

Will be pretty extrovert on my dark skin, that's for sure...

[EX51GE R]

Rolex submariner date,just need to book a flight to pick it up !

[Harry Flashman]

Well, this is gorgeous. Worth every penny. Makes my Christopher Wards look cheap and nasty. And gives my Rolex a run for its money in the finishing stakes.

[Harry Flashman]

Movement finishing not perfect, but overall, this is a lovely thing. The yellowed face and red lettering is weird but stunning. Sort of artificial patina that gives this watch a really unique feel - feels like a beautifully made antique.

[r159]

Harry Flashman said:

Movement finishing not perfect, but overall, this is a lovely thing. The yellowed face and red lettering is weird but stunning. Sort of artificial patina that gives this watch a really unique feel - feels like a beautifully made antique.

That is lovely, the colours remind me of a medical gauge

[Harry Flashman]

I see what you mean! It's a good look, I think. In the metal, the painted hands and hour numbers are gorgeous and glossy, adding to that vintage instrument feel.

[OMITN]

Very nice..!

Just a thought (please don’t shout at me!)…. Not keen in the blue strap. Red maybe? Or white?

Love it - great, bold choice.

[Harry Flashman]

OMITN said:

Very nice..!

Just a thought (please don’t shout at me!)…. Not keen in the blue strap. Red maybe? Or white?

Love it - great, bold choice.

No offence taken at all - blue was a bold choice! I have many straps, so will be trying lots out. This blue strap will do service on other watches.

The Farer strap is a thing of beauty. Even the buttons on the quick release bars are beautifully machined, the buckle is a work of art and the leather is thick and supple. Way better than the leather Breitling strap my Navitimer came with.

Edited by Harry Flashman on Saturday 25th September 20:15

[Doofus]

Just for balance, I think it looks like it came out of a Christmas cracker.

[DoubleSix]

Harry Flashman said:

Movement finishing not perfect, but overall, this is a lovely thing. The yellowed face and red lettering is weird but stunning. Sort of artificial patina that gives this watch a really unique feel - feels like a beautifully made antique.

It’s not for me HF but fair play if you can carry it off.

Enjoy.

[Trophy Husband]

DoubleSix said:

Harry Flashman said:

Movement finishing not perfect, but overall, this is a lovely thing. The yellowed face and red lettering is weird but stunning. Sort of artificial patina that gives this watch a really unique feel - feels like a beautifully made antique.

It’s not for me HF but fair play if you can carry it off.

Enjoy.

You can't say Farer than that!

[T6 vanman]

Harry Flashman said:

Very nice

[Caruso]

Harry Flashman said:

Well, this is gorgeous. Worth every penny. Makes my Christopher Wards look cheap and nasty. And gives my Rolex a run for its money in the finishing stakes.

Love the fact it's got a telemeter on the dial. Arguably as useful as a tachymeter, but far less common.

[Regbuser]

Previously loved, but very pleasant on the wrist

[gregs656]

Crumpet said:

gregs656 said:

Just checked mine (which Ive been meaning to have looked at) and it is the same as you describe.

Interesting. And googling the issue seems to suggest it’s a relatively common problem. There’s definite lateral movement in the bezel as well - not much, maybe half a mm, but can’t say I’ve ever noticed it on other brands before. Definitely sloppy QC. Or poor design. Not impressed either way.

Both my PO bezels sound ‘tinny’ when tapped and aren’t a patch on the Tudor BB58 I’ve got with me here. And the SD43 is a different league entirely.

Let’s see what the dealer says!

I took mine into the local Omega dealer over the weekend and they could not have been less interested.

I'll be going back to my parents place over Christmas and their neighbour works in a Jewelers that is an Omega place (including a service centre) so I'll wait until then to get it sorted.

[Thankyou4calling]

A modest purchase by forum standards but I’m quite excited.

[AB]

Always wanted a Breitling Emergency - had some good news business wise today.

https://www.chrono24.co.uk/omega/omega-seamaster-d...