First and last big watch purchase.

[MrDan]

I have been promising myself a nice watch for a long time and I think I'm going to take the plunge over the break.

I'm not an expert by any stretch but I know what I like and I would be interested in any opinions of anything I've overlooked,

I'm a geek by trade and I love any engineering, I really wanted a kinetic watch where you can see the mechanism, this really seems to limit the choice. After few trips round the jewellers I have decided on a new Omega planet ocean GMT with the black rather than orange numerals.

Even though there's a premium for the Gmt I do like the size as the standard 45mm watch is just too big. And the 42.5 is just about right. Also there's not as many about.

I'm not going to be collecting I just want a nice watch!

Can anyone recommend anything else or offer any opinions on the GMT before I go and splurge my hard earned?

[robsa]

Only that if you can stretch to a Rolex GMT it will be a better investment, and a classic design too.

[hilly10]

robsa said:

Only that if you can stretch to a Rolex GMT it will be a better investment, and a classic design too.

I will second that. See if you can run to the GMT you will not regret it

[littleredrooster]

MrDan said:

...I really wanted a kinetic watch where you can see the mechanism...

'Automatic' is the word. Kinetic involves electricity, of which the Planet Ocean has none. Seiko do a nice range of Kinetics which convert movement to electrickery to run a lowly quartz movement.

Autos, on the other hand, are pieces of engineering miniaturisation and perfection!

[Glideman]

+1 for the Rolex GMT, great watch & if you keep it long enough it will one day be worth more than you paid for it. The quartz watch will be worth nothing

[RichB]

On the other hand "getting a Rolex" is all rather predictable and the OP doesn't want in investment.

[adaptive]

RichB said:

On the other hand "getting a Rolex" is all rather predictable and the OP doesn't want in investment.

When did Omega become a leftfield choice? OP makes no mention of not wanting an investment either.

The Rolex GMT is a sound option

[MrDan]

Thanks for the input gents, You are correct Im not looking for an investment but im taking it im being fed lies that the £1000 premium for the GMT is not going to leave me with a any more desirable watch?

that Rolex GMT is a nice looking piece of kit but it just dosent quite do it for me. but i will have a look at one in the flesh.

[GC8]

Kinetic watches arent electric as some have stated. Seiko Kinetic models use an oscilating weight to charge a capacitor through a generator in the same way that an automatic watch uses an oscilating weight to wind its mainspring.

Kinetic refers to the energy used in both processes. Its a trademark and it certainly isnt unique to electric watches!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kinetic_energy

[RichB]

adaptive said:

RichB said:

On the other hand "getting a Rolex" is all rather predictable and the OP doesn't want in investment.

When did Omega become a leftfield choice? OP makes no mention of not wanting an investment either. The Rolex GMT is a sound option

Sorry I don't understand your post? OP makes no mention of an investment, that's why I said it Neither do I understand your remark about an Omega, where in my post do I suggest it's "left field?" All very odd.

[vincenz]

MrDan
A friend of mine had one of these on the other evening

They're great in the flesh, think you can get them for around £2750

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/400619075371?hlpht=...

[RobCh]

GC8 said:

Kinetic watches arent electric as some have stated. Seiko Kinetic models use an oscilating weight to charge a capacitor through a generator in the same way that an automatic watch uses an oscilating weight to wind its mainspring.

Kinetic refers to the energy used in both processes. Its a trademark and it certainly isnt unique to electric watches!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kinetic_energy

I'm not sure what hair is being split here. Irrespective of strict physics terminology, "kinetic" is a term rarely if ever used in place of "automatic" or "self-wound" to describe a watch movement, which is why Seiko's use of it has effectively now made it specific to their - very much electrical - movement-powered technology. Hence the accurate distinction being made by some posters.

Edited by RobCh on Thursday 26th December 19:27

[GC8]

Briefly, come on! The OP referred to 'kinetic' (but plainly automatic winding) and was promptly told that this was a quartz watch, which is incorrect.

[SkepticSteve]

OP get the OMEGA!

It has a Co-axial movement, which is far superior to any other mechanical movement.

[richwig83]

vincenz said:

MrDan
A friend of mine had one of these on the other evening

They're great in the flesh, think you can get them for around £2750

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/400619075371?hlpht=...

I love omegas but that's bloody awful.

Stick to the classic PO design if you go down the omega route.

[vincenz]

richwig83 said:

vincenz said:

MrDan
A friend of mine had one of these on the other evening

They're great in the flesh, think you can get them for around £2750

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/400619075371?hlpht=...

I love omegas but that's bloody awful.

Stick to the classic PO design if you go down the omega route.

Zzzzzz

[Speed addicted]

I'd try on the PO first, they are a pretty chunky watch.
I have a seamaster auto that's quite slim in comparison.

Realistically it looks like you hold onto watches for a long time so get the one you like looking at !

[RobCh]

GC8 said:

Briefly, come on! The OP referred to 'kinetic' (but plainly automatic winding) and was promptly told that this was a quartz watch, which is incorrect.

Erm, really? "An evolved form of the “Kinetic”; a quartz which features Automatic Generating System that winds automatically by the arm movement to generate electricity to operate the watch." "It is powered by the movement of your body with Kinetic Perpetual quartz accuracy and reliability." Quotes from Seiko.

[Adrian W]

SkepticSteve said:

OP get the OMEGA!

It has a Co-axial movement, which is far superior to any other mechanical movement.

To reach that conclusion you would have to ignore a large number of watch manufacturers.
Op have you considered, JLC, Rolex, Zeneth, Panerai, Cartier, AP, GP, Chopard. All in house movements, You should find something around the same price point, some would heve to be used.

The PO is a great watch, there is nothing wrong with it.maybe if it was my only watch I maight consider the Aqua Terra with the silver Batton dial, the same movement as the PO, display back, but a bit dressier,

[littleredrooster]

GC8 said:

Kinetic watches arent electric as some have stated.

Sorry, but they have generators, capacitors and wiring which is used to power a quartz movement. Of course they're electric!