Thread: What types of watches do you like?

Originally Posted by Pyrateknight

I love mechanical pocket watches. ....

I have only this one:

My Panerai 177, all titanium case with display back.

I just bought a mutewatch - not entirely sure what that says about me to be honest. But at the moment the novelty hasn't worn off and I am wandering around swiping the damn thing obsessively, setting vibrating timers and alarms, and accosting random strangers on trains with my little gadget.



My only grumble with it is the band - why so short, and why the press stud? Surely a more conventional clasp/buckle arrangement would have been better.

James.

Originally Posted by Jimbo

I just bought a mutewatch - not entirely sure what that says about me to be honest. But at the moment the novelty hasn't worn off and I am wandering around swiping the damn thing obsessively, setting vibrating timers and alarms, and accosting random strangers on trains with my little gadget.



My only grumble with it is the band - why so short, and why the press stud? Surely a more conventional clasp/buckle arrangement would have been better.

James.

Not for me! I could see changing the alarm time with my shirt sleeve at best.

i own a few pocket watches from my dad that are put away but other then that i own 1 watch and if i wear it 2-3 times a year if that .. anyways here is my trusty Fossil that i have owned for 10-12yrs ..

My latest arrival, Tag Heuer Carrera Calibre 16. I have always loved the Tag designs and now they have brought their movements back in house I don't think this will be my last Tag, infact the limited edition 300 SLR is a beauty!

I had been looking for some time to purchase a thin simple elegant dress watch when these two Longines came up for sale. My wife and I now have matching dress watches, but do not wear them very often. They are about 15 years old. The watchmaker said he did not think they had ever been worn.

Originally Posted by Sunbird

I like the way the band is attached. I am trying to figure out how. Two long screws, one from each side?

I could never wear a band like that. It would be lucky to last a week.

Originally Posted by 32t

I like the way the band is attached. I am trying to figure out how. Two long screws, one from each side?

I could never wear a band like that. It would be lucky to last a week.

No long screws, see attached photos taken with my new USB microscope. I knew I HAD to have one!

The band attachment is actually very strong as it is attached to the back of the watch. Very smooth.

Thanks for the pictures. More proof that a picture is worth more than a thousand words!