Wrist Check 2013

[neilbauer]

benny.c said:

A new arrival today which feels like it's from 1982; The Seiko SBPG001.

First impressions are very good. The case is well finished and has a nice weight to it - Easily on a par with the Junghans Mega, if not a little better. The bracelet is solid, a decent thickness and very comfortable. The clasp is OK being the usual Seiko pressed metal affair at this price point. Legibility is good at normal viewing angles and the information is nicely spaced on the big screen. The button presses are smooth although they do feel like they could be easily pressed by accident.

Aesthetically it's nice to look at IMHO. Very monochrome and pretty sleek. When the light catches it you get a hint purple on the solar panel and a shadow from the text which is printed on the crystal. I've not tried to sync it yet but so far I really like it EDIT - It syncs fine in my office which only has a few small rooflights and lots of steel, so all seems good on that front.

Edited by benny.c on Friday 13th September 15:02

I like that a lot, expensive?

[benny.c]

Used around £180, new about £230 from Japan (after VAT & handling fees). Not bargain basement but cheaper than the Junghans Mega and GW-5000-1JF, which have been my other more expensive digitals.

[neilbauer]

benny.c said:

Used around £180, new about £230 from Japan (after VAT & handling fees). Not bargain basement but cheaper than the Junghans Mega and GW-5000-1JF, which have been my other more expensive digitals.

This is my only digital

[CardShark]

benny.c said:

First impressions are very good.

Drat!

Neil - hands off, I'm having first dibs

[neilbauer]

CardShark said:

benny.c said:

First impressions are very good.

Drat!

Neil - hands off, I'm having first dibs

If I buy another watch I'll have to move into the box it came in

[benny.c]

neilbauer said:

This is my only digital

I do like 70s/80s digitals I have to say. Geeky but cool IMHO

CardShark said:

Drat!

It's only Friday, I may have changed my mind by Sunday!

[Alex L]

Holiday watch, had it for over 16 years, serviced once and still looks great while keeping good time

[Corrado Euge]

Just picked up a TW Steel C1005


Not my image, I really need to sort a photo hosting account.

[ArtVandelay]

Arrived today. Happy man

[andy tims]

ArtVandelay said:

Arrived today. Happy man

Good aren't they?

[ArtVandelay]

andy tims said:

Good aren't they?

I wanted one since I first saw a photograph. Tried in Dubai and failed so managed to get one here.

Very cool watch

[RobCh]

At the moment it's usually one of these three..

[andy_s]

ArtVandelay said:

Arrived today. Happy man

I bet - and so you should be - great stuff.

[rich85uk]

RobCh said:

At the moment it's usually one of these three..

How do you find that Steinhart? tempted as its a homage to a watch 95% of the general public wouldn't know about and like its retro look

[yeti]

rich85uk said:

How do you find that Steinhart? tempted as its a homage to a watch 95% of the general public wouldn't know about and like its retro look

100% agree; I'd like one but always seems to be sold out? Good water esistance and the GMT would be nice on holiday

[yeti]

[RobCh]

rich85uk said:

RobCh said:

At the moment it's usually one of these three..

How do you find that Steinhart? tempted as its a homage to a watch 95% of the general public wouldn't know about and like its retro look

I like it a lot, now that I've finally straightened out the deployant hinge from the extreme (and uncomfortable) curve it has as standard. It's a well put-together watch that goes with almost anything, and as you say its original Rolex inspiration is not so well known as the others Steinhart references.

[RobCh]

yeti said:

rich85uk said:

How do you find that Steinhart? tempted as its a homage to a watch 95% of the general public wouldn't know about and like its retro look

100% agree; I'd like one but always seems to be sold out? Good water esistance and the GMT would be nice on holiday

Just what I got it for, plus it's not so expensive that I spend all the time worrying about it being damaged or nicked.

Edited by RobCh on Thursday 19th September 11:11

[andy_s]

Is it GMT or 24hr like the original?

[AstonZagato]

yeti said:

rich85uk said:

How do you find that Steinhart? tempted as its a homage to a watch 95% of the general public wouldn't know about and like its retro look

100% agree; I'd like one but always seems to be sold out? Good water esistance and the GMT would be nice on holiday

I seem to remember that the Ocean Black was always sold out so I emailed them. They emailed me back when I could order again.