Which watch keeps tempting you?

[PJ S]

tertius said:

I would love a white dial one of these and also prefer the earlier, smaller version, think the date window positioning is better. If only they weren't so damn expensive!

No white dial, only silver tone on the 41mm 15400.
If you want white and 39mm, then it’s going to be the long since discontinued 15300, as pictured above.
Given the new 15500 has been revealed at SIHH, you’ll want to see what colours they come before hoping on the bandwagon.

[tertius]

PJ S said:

No white dial, only silver tone on the 41mm 15400.
If you want white and 39mm, then it’s going to be the long since discontinued 15300, as pictured above.
Given the new 15500 has been revealed at SIHH, you’ll want to see what colours they come before hoping on the bandwagon.

Yes indeed when I said “one of those” I meant simply a 3 handed Royal Oak, and the 15300 is by far my preference and it has to be white is really don’t like contrasting date wheels.

However, it’s all completely academic as there is now way i’ll spend that much on a watch without winning the lottery.

[bertie]

I was worried the 41mm might feel big as I don’t have big wrists, but I’m very happy with how it wears, it doesn’t feel big on.
In fact I’d say it feels smaller to wear than my Sub or Milgaus

Mine is a 15400 so from what I’m reading here must be silver faced....

To be honest I couldn’t tell you whether it’s silver or white, I just think it’s lovely

[anonymous-user]

Stevie_P said:

Now that looks rather nice. You're doing a good job of convincing me..

This thread caused me to give mine an airing.
I really recommend them - they look much better in the flesh than the photos I have seen.

[Integroo]

I really, really want the G Shock Full Metal. I am not sure why, I don't own or like any other G Shocks, but I really like this one. Can't justify it at £450 though.

[Lorne]

desolate said:

Stevie_P said:

Now that looks rather nice. You're doing a good job of convincing me..

This thread caused me to give mine an airing.
I really recommend them - they look much better in the flesh than the photos I have seen.

You know there's a cost price upgrade to OO-spec available to all O-spec owners.

Edited by Lorne on Wednesday 23 January 14:49

[anonymous-user]

Lorne said:

You know there's a cost price upgrade to OO-spec available to all O-spec owners.

Yes - been considering it but quite like the fact it's the original design.

I have been trying to order a new spec strap and still haven't worked out what the spec actually is!

[Lorne]

desolate said:

Lorne said:

You know there's a cost price upgrade to OO-spec available to all O-spec owners.

Yes - been considering it but quite like the fact it's the original design.

I have been trying to order a new spec strap and still haven't worked out what the spec actually is!

Ahh, it's essentially whatever colours and materials you like. The 'spec' is hand-made by John at dangerous9straps on a Field Engineer case and clasp jig from layers of Teju skin with a certain strap pre-curvature and thickness profiling so it fits and looks perfect. I recommend matt black Teju outer layer with matt blue Teju inner and black stitching (although I'm beginning to think that white stitching might be nicer). Teju because of it's low (or high, I can't remember which) calcium content which makes it age beautifully and because it's good looking and as tough as old boots.

Order direct from John to cut out the middleman and keep costs as low as possible - they're damned expensive,but worth every penny. I'll put different colour straps on the website as the variations build up. So far it's black, steel grey, and a satin finish tan which is being made at the moment:



I'll refrain from any more pics so this thread doesn't get remaned to 'Lorne posting pictures of the watch he makes'

Edited by Lorne on Wednesday 23 January 15:48

[LordGrover]

Lorne said:

I'll refrain from any more pics so this thread doesn't get remaned to 'Lorne posting pictures of the watch he makes'

A quick aside Lorne.
You may like to edit the link in your profile as a superfluous dot in the URL breaks the link.
Maybe make it more current with: https://marinechronometer.co.uk/

Love your watch. One day, maybe.

[anonymous-user]

Lorne said:

Order direct from John to cut out the middleman and keep costs as low as possible - they're damned expensive,but worth every penny. I'll put different colour straps on the website as the variations build up. So far it's black, steel grey, and a satin finish tan which is being made at the moment:

I appreciate that Lorne - I have been in touch with John a couple of times and have said that I would like one exactly to the original spec and he says "great, here are the options" and sends a list of a 100 options.

I get the impression he is a very busy man!

[Lorne]

desolate said:

Lorne said:

Order direct from John to cut out the middleman and keep costs as low as possible - they're damned expensive,but worth every penny. I'll put different colour straps on the website as the variations build up. So far it's black, steel grey, and a satin finish tan which is being made at the moment:

I appreciate that Lorne - I have been in touch with John a couple of times and have said that I would like one exactly to the original spec and he says "great, here are the options" and sends a list of a 100 options.

I get the impression he is a very busy man!

He's just the sort of person I like working with - far more interested in doings things just right than necessarily being all that good at marketing or selling things.

Tell him: Field Engineer spec with matt black Teju outer layer, matt navy blue Teju inner layer and black (or white if you prefer) stitching. If you have a wrist more than about 8-inches circumference then tell him that as well as he'll adjust the lengths.

He should make it within 4 weeks rather than his normal 12 week waiting time. Despite the cost, he is very busy as I suspect he's the finest strap maker in the world.

edit: let me know if he sends you more options and I'll order it for you.

Edited by Lorne on Wednesday 23 January 16:36

[Squadrone Rosso]

So said:

Ladymatic sounds like a mains powered vibrator from the 70s.

Lol. For the avoidance of doubt, it’s a small Automatic ladies wristwatch

[Integroo]

Integroo said:

I really, really want the G Shock Full Metal. I am not sure why, I don't own or like any other G Shocks, but I really like this one. Can't justify it at £450 though.

Tried it on today. Liked it, but didn't love it. Was a lot lighter than I expected - it was finished nicely, but quite frankly it didn't feel like a £450 watch. Was offered £90 off to, plus 5% cashback on my Amex means I could have got it for £342 (can't be that limited an edition). But wasn't persuaded.

[So]

Integroo said:

Integroo said:

I really, really want the G Shock Full Metal. I am not sure why, I don't own or like any other G Shocks, but I really like this one. Can't justify it at £450 though.

Tried it on today. Liked it, but didn't love it. Was a lot lighter than I expected - it was finished nicely, but quite frankly it didn't feel like a £450 watch. Was offered £90 off to, plus 5% cashback on my Amex means I could have got it for £342 (can't be that limited an edition). But wasn't persuaded.

I am not a massive fan of digital watches, but that looks quite nice.