Some watches I tried..opinions?

[ddom]

Tried the Skyflake, Omitawari and Sky Dweller.







Sky Dweller very impressed. At the edge of what I can wear size wise. Wouldn’t choose that combo. Omitawari was a disappointment. It’s tiny, very thin. Sky flake is the next purchase, the face isn’t quite as nice but I like the power meter (I’m odd) and the movement on display with a modicum of water resistance seals it.

First world problems. Obviously.

[gregs656]

The Sky Dweller is an exceptional bit of design and engineering.

[Regbuser]

None of the above. Assuming a 25k pot, then I'd prefer a https://www.chrono24.co.uk/vacheronconstantin/fift...
or https://www.chrono24.co.uk/patekphilippe/patek-phi...

Edited by Regbuser on Saturday 29th January 18:50

[ddom]

I'd agree the Rolex isn't worth anything more than list. The Grand Seiko's are £5250 and £7200 IIRC.

[paulguitar]

I love the Grand Seikos, and a friend of mine just bought himself a Snowflake, so I am looking forward to seeing it in the flesh.

The Skydweller is very clever, but very ugly, in my view, but that's clearly a matter of opinion, of course.

[ddom]

paulguitar said:

I love the Grand Seikos, and a friend of mine just bought himself a Snowflake, so I am looking forward to seeing it in the flesh.

The Skydweller is very clever, but very ugly, in my view, but that's clearly a matter of opinion, of course.

I sort of agree with that. I really wanted the Omitawari, but it's really like a toy, perhaps I am not really thinking the right way but I do like a slightly thicker watch. It's got an amazing detail though. Personally the power meter defines Grand Seiko, it also has a lot of very nice details. The Rolex is, for me, ugly beautiful. It was my first time with the Sky Dweller and I thought I'd not like it, or the colour combination. However, it's grown on me. A bit OTT, but the engineer in me really appreciates the details inside. For now, the gold/stainless is unloved, I do wonder if this will change?

[paulguitar]

ddom said:

paulguitar said:

I love the Grand Seikos, and a friend of mine just bought himself a Snowflake, so I am looking forward to seeing it in the flesh.

The Skydweller is very clever, but very ugly, in my view, but that's clearly a matter of opinion, of course.

I sort of agree with that. I really wanted the Omitawari, but it's really like a toy, perhaps I am not really thinking the right way but I do like a slightly thicker watch. It's got an amazing detail though. Personally the power meter defines Grand Seiko, it also has a lot of very nice details. The Rolex is, for me, ugly beautiful. It was my first time with the Sky Dweller and I thought I'd not like it, or the colour combination. However, it's grown on me. A bit OTT, but the engineer in me really appreciates the details inside. For now, the gold/stainless is unloved, I do wonder if this will change?

I really appreciate pretty much everything about Grand Seiko. They are so superbly engineered, they are (IMO) totally unpretentious. It's a very cool choice, I think.

You might enjoy this article which goes into some detail about the 211:

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/grand-seiko-spri...

[thebraketester]

paulguitar said:

The Skydweller is very clever, but very ugly, in my view, but that's clearly a matter of opinion, of course.

Yep.. it’s an ugly watch IMO.

[ddom]

paulguitar said:

I really appreciate pretty much everything about Grand Seiko. They are so superbly engineered, they are (IMO) totally unpretentious. It's a very cool choice, I think.

You might enjoy this article which goes into some detail about the 211:

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/grand-seiko-spri...

Good read, thanks!



They look good on other straps, generally fly under the radar.

[anonymous-user]

Quite like the Seiko’s

‘Spring Drive’ would put me off though. Why ruin the faces with that !

[Barchettaman]

They’re (justly) very proud of the technology.

[goldbazinga]

James6112 said:

Quite like the Seiko’s

‘Spring Drive’ would put me off though. Why ruin the faces with that !

At least it's not the paragraph that's scrawled across that mess of a Skydweller...

[richthebike]

A lot of Skydweller hate here. Let me balance that out a bit - in the right colour and metal I think they're lovely.

[Meeten-5dulx]

What about the GS White Birch.

The detail on the dial is amazing and very under the radar.

[ddom]

richthebike said:

A lot of Skydweller hate here. Let me balance that out a bit - in the right colour and metal I think they're lovely.

The gold/steel one is growing on me. I do like the blue face, but I cannot justify it really.

[paulguitar]

richthebike said:

A lot of Skydweller hate here. Let me balance that out a bit - in the right colour and metal I think they're lovely.

I definitely prefer it like that with the white dial, but it is still WAY too 'busy' for my liking. Very clever, though.

[ddom]

Meeten-5dulx said:

What about the GS White Birch.

The detail on the dial is amazing and very under the radar.

Agree with you on that, I do prefer the case of the Skyflake overall though. And I am a sucker for the blue tint. It's not a major factor but literally nobody I know owns one, it's not a money issue as some of my friends have super high end watches. I think the lack of perceived kudos for a 'Seiko' kills GS in the market. There is another blue face GS...but it's a bit out of budget (SBGZ007)

[richthebike]

Or grab an SBGK005?

[richthebike]

I really didn't like the white birch, too silvery in the metal for me.

My mate had a skyflake but never bonded with it. Its sort of not dressy and not sporty, not slim but not chunky. Too precious feeling to wear casual at the weekend.

[ddom]

richthebike said:

Or grab an SBGK005?

That's stunning!

Definitely added to the list.