Irrespective of brand affinity/cost, which is your fav?
Discussion
Stuart70 said:
Odd is it not, the whole point of the crown being on the other side is so that you can access it with the fingers of your other hand? Sinn then remove that ability. Ah well, definitely one of the first world problems. Thanks for replying....
Another way of looking at it is that once the watch is set and running the crown becomes redundant when the watch is being worn, therefore placing it somewhere as unintrusive as possible becomes... possible. Plenty of manufacturers place the crown and pushers somewhere other than the usual 3 o'clock/RHS of the case. It helps to prevent accidental damage, snagging, accidental operation of the pushers when the wrist is flexed, comfort (the crown won't dig in to the hand when flexed) and, I seem to remember, it also makes it easier to hold and aim a rifle - when prone - and operate the chrono function at the same time though my google-foo seems to have left me tonight and I can't find the article
Some watches are designed with Special Forces operations in mind, in fact it's not unknown for such Forces to have a hand in the design of the watch.Ultimately it's all a game of marginal gains however, if a gain is there to be had when designing a proper tool watch, it would be daft not to take it.
Edit to add a review of the EZM13 by 'bazza' who's one of our sub-forum contributors, the EZM1 posted earlier in the thread shares some of the features.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7f-A8qPlQnY&t=...
Edited by CardShark on Saturday 15th February 21:44
I don't have any one watch that's a favourite.
However these ones see more use than the others:
1. Bulova Military Heritage
Love simple dial and ease of reading and being a 262khz version has a lovely smooth sweep.
2. Magrette Kara Anniversary:
Titanium, 500m water resistance and just a great watch to wear.
3. Panerai 111
Again the clarity and simplicity of the dial are what do it for me.
4. Longines Avigation A7:
It's huge (50mm) but harks back to the time when wrist watches were pocket watches on a strap. Mono pusher, in house movement, very different to the norm and purpose built for the early days of flight.
5. Mühle Glasshutte Big 29er:
Again clarity of dial and ease of reading coupled to a level of finish that is just incredible.
6. Graham Chronofighter Tech Seal:
Just look at it. Quirky, function above form carried to the extreme. Super legible and just so different.
These are the favourites but they aren't in any particular order - they all have their place in the collection and reasons for being favourites. I would struggle to choose any one above the others.
There are another 20 odd in the collection that don't get much time compared to these 6.
However these ones see more use than the others:
1. Bulova Military Heritage
Love simple dial and ease of reading and being a 262khz version has a lovely smooth sweep.
2. Magrette Kara Anniversary:
Titanium, 500m water resistance and just a great watch to wear.
3. Panerai 111
Again the clarity and simplicity of the dial are what do it for me.
4. Longines Avigation A7:
It's huge (50mm) but harks back to the time when wrist watches were pocket watches on a strap. Mono pusher, in house movement, very different to the norm and purpose built for the early days of flight.
5. Mühle Glasshutte Big 29er:
Again clarity of dial and ease of reading coupled to a level of finish that is just incredible.
6. Graham Chronofighter Tech Seal:
Just look at it. Quirky, function above form carried to the extreme. Super legible and just so different.
These are the favourites but they aren't in any particular order - they all have their place in the collection and reasons for being favourites. I would struggle to choose any one above the others.
There are another 20 odd in the collection that don't get much time compared to these 6.
My favourite from my collection is the Linde Werdelin SpidoSpeed. I know it’s a Marmite watch and the majority will probably dislike it but it’s just so different from anything else I’ve owned. I love the quality of the finish and the overall engineered look. The multi layered dial is fantastic but is hard to capture in photos which don’t really do it justice.
Although it’s not a subtle watch, swapping between the brown croc strap, rubber and calfskin does alter the look and it can look “almost” smart. The way it wraps around the wrist is very comfortable and a lug to lug of less than 50mm means it doesn’t look as big as the dimensions would suggest.
Although it’s not a subtle watch, swapping between the brown croc strap, rubber and calfskin does alter the look and it can look “almost” smart. The way it wraps around the wrist is very comfortable and a lug to lug of less than 50mm means it doesn’t look as big as the dimensions would suggest.
Edited by benny.c on Saturday 15th February 22:31
Hang On said:
Not everyone’s cup of tea but it is this one for me. Although a very recent addition, this is my favourite watch by a country mile. I cba selling of the rest of my collection but if I were starting again I think I would be content with this as an ‘only watch’.
My current favourite watch.... I've often thought of buying one in exactly this spec, it's a classic and most definitely a 'one watch' where you could sell everything else.A lovely thing.
Kettmark said:
Hang On said:
Not everyone’s cup of tea but it is this one for me. Although a very recent addition, this is my favourite watch by a country mile. I cba selling of the rest of my collection but if I were starting again I think I would be content with this as an ‘only watch’.
Can't understand anyone not liking that. I'm looking to treat myself with one like that for an impending special occasion.Blue background really suits those rolexs
CardShark said:
Stuart70 said:
Odd is it not, the whole point of the crown being on the other side is so that you can access it with the fingers of your other hand? Sinn then remove that ability. Ah well, definitely one of the first world problems. Thanks for replying....
Another way of looking at it is that once the watch is set and running the crown becomes redundant when the watch is being worn, therefore placing it somewhere as unintrusive as possible becomes... possible. Plenty of manufacturers place the crown and pushers somewhere other than the usual 3 o'clock/RHS of the case. It helps to prevent accidental damage, snagging, accidental operation of the pushers when the wrist is flexed, comfort (the crown won't dig in to the hand when flexed) and, I seem to remember, it also makes it easier to hold and aim a rifle - when prone - and operate the chrono function at the same time though my google-foo seems to have left me tonight and I can't find the article
Some watches are designed with Special Forces operations in mind, in fact it's not unknown for such Forces to have a hand in the design of the watch.Ultimately it's all a game of marginal gains however, if a gain is there to be had when designing a proper tool watch, it would be daft not to take it.
Edit to add a review of the EZM13 by 'bazza' who's one of our sub-forum contributors, the EZM1 posted earlier in the thread shares some of the features.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7f-A8qPlQnY&t=...
Edited by CardShark on Saturday 15th February 21:44
Fully understand that in the days of battery and automatic watches that this becomes an irrelevance, but broadly remains a tradition. Anyway, enough off thread waffle from me.
tertius said:
Roman numerals, mismatched date wheel, cyclops, fluted bezel all complete non-nos for me. All of course completely irrelevant to those who like it.
It's a bit like complaining that a Rolls Royce has the Spirit of Ecstasy on the bonnet. 
The Day Date is an iconic watch and those attributes (including the unique strap) are what make it so.
It is clearly a Rolex and for some, that's not a good thing.
NDA said:
tertius said:
Roman numerals, mismatched date wheel, cyclops, fluted bezel all complete non-nos for me. All of course completely irrelevant to those who like it.
It's a bit like complaining that a Rolls Royce has the Spirit of Ecstasy on the bonnet. The Day Date is an iconic watch and those attributes (including the unique strap) are what make it so.
It is clearly a Rolex and for some, that's not a good thing.
NDA said:
My current favourite watch.... I've often thought of buying one in exactly this spec, it's a classic and most definitely a 'one watch' where you could sell everything else.
A lovely thing.
I think we have similar preferences in that regard. (Saw that cracking shot of your Sky Dweller). The blue laser cut sunburst dials are quite special. That said, it was a tough choice between the Blue and the Olive Green when I put them side by side.A lovely thing.
Edited by anonymous-user on Sunday 16th February 11:08
NDA said:
tertius said:
Roman numerals, mismatched date wheel, cyclops, fluted bezel all complete non-nos for me. All of course completely irrelevant to those who like it.
It's a bit like complaining that a Rolls Royce has the Spirit of Ecstasy on the bonnet. The Day Date is an iconic watch and those attributes (including the unique strap) are what make it so.
It is clearly a Rolex and for some, that's not a good thing.
Not really a fan of Rollers either come to think of it ...
I’m sure some people wouldn’t like my favourite watch either and that’s totally fine.
NDA said:
Hang On said:
Not everyone’s cup of tea but it is this one for me. Although a very recent addition, this is my favourite watch by a country mile. I cba selling of the rest of my collection but if I were starting again I think I would be content with this as an ‘only watch’.
My current favourite watch.... I've often thought of buying one in exactly this spec, it's a classic and most definitely a 'one watch' where you could sell everything else.A lovely thing.
AndrewCrown said:
Hang On said:
There are Rolex’s and then there are Rolex’s... this is sublimeHang On said:
I think we have similar preferences in that regard. (Saw that cracking shot of your Sky Dweller). The blue laser cut sunburst dials are quite special. That said, it was a tough choice between the Blue and the Olive Green when I put them side by side.
You made the right choice. The fact I have a Sky Dweller is (sort of) preventing me from buying a Day Date - they are similar... although I prefer yours in many respects.
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