Wrist Check - 2018
Discussion
ellroy said:
Not going to fit on anyone’s wrist, but had the pleasure of Heston’s food yesterday and thought some may like to see his ‘pocket’ watch.
I have fancied a nice pocket watch for a while. There seems to be some quite nice looking stuff out there for not a lot of money.I had this on today
only since participating in these forums have i found out that Seiko make all these interesting and often premium watches (grand seiko etc). I am sure it isn't an uncommon view that Seiko the brand isn't really one you'd associate with such things. I'd always associated them with digital calculator watches in the 80s and the sort of £5 watches my Mum buys from the local pharmacy until the battery runs out. I think they have a brand awareness issue!
Blown2CV said:
only since participating in these forums have i found out that Seiko make all these interesting and often premium watches (grand seiko etc). I am sure it isn't an uncommon view that Seiko the brand isn't really one you'd associate with such things. I'd always associated them with digital calculator watches in the 80s and the sort of £5 watches my Mum buys from the local pharmacy until the battery runs out. I think they have a brand awareness issue!
This is a really interesting watch (pun intended)https://youtu.be/rwA_gAHcmLs
Blown2CV said:
only since participating in these forums have i found out that Seiko make all these interesting and often premium watches (grand seiko etc). I am sure it isn't an uncommon view that Seiko the brand isn't really one you'd associate with such things. I'd always associated them with digital calculator watches in the 80s and the sort of £5 watches my Mum buys from the local pharmacy until the battery runs out. I think they have a brand awareness issue!
Nissan produce the GTR, Toyota the LFA, the general public doesn't know about these cars.Just as the general public will see a Seiko and think of it as a Toyota, people in the know know that they can produce top level watches if they want, it just isn't their bread and butter.
Squadrone Rosso said:
It is interesting. Thanks for posting.
Mezzanine said:
GWC said:
Farer Carter GMT
How are you liking your Farer?I have a Lander on my wish list, although need to see one in person before thinking of spending that much on an 'unknown' brand.
The reason I bought it was the design, I really like the detailing and colours they use, they're decent enough quality but there is better out there for less money but nothing comparable design wise.
GWC said:
They're overpriced for sure, I would never pay retail for one. I picked this up pre-owned but unused for a price I was happy I could get my my money back - I've followed the used market for some time and they do seem to get snapped up and hold their value relatively well.
The reason I bought it was the design, I really like the detailing and colours they use, they're decent enough quality but there is better out there for less money but nothing comparable design wise.
Thanks for the feedback The reason I bought it was the design, I really like the detailing and colours they use, they're decent enough quality but there is better out there for less money but nothing comparable design wise.
Objectively they seem overpriced but as you say, the designs and colour mixes really appeal to me though and that must be worth something extra on top of the basic parts cost.
Its definitely one for the back-burner list.
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