Thread: What types of watches do you like?

The only watches I have are junk or cheap really...Bar two wind up wristwatches, one that belonged to my G-father and the other that belonged to my father (opposite sides of the family though), both in dire need of a clean and service.
I don't wear a watch though, but if I did it would be a mecahnical or 'eco' drive or similar. I don't like battery operated watches at all. I can't afford to get a proper watch though so if I really must know the time, I reach for that modern mans pocketwatch, the mobile 'phone...Which means I really wish I had a proper, decent watch, because more often than not my 'phones battery is dead (I keep forgetting to put the damn thing on charge).


Mick

My everyday watch is a is a now discontinued oakley, which is very cool looking, can't even find it online anymore so will have to get a pic of it. Belive it or not its tough as hell and an excellent watch. my work watch is a Gshock that was a bonus from one of the rigs we worked on and its just hardcore. Don't need to change batteries or even set the date and time, and it's just tough as nails, I have actually chucked it across a car park (during an inebriated night out) and it came away without a scratch.

My good watch is a TAG formula 1 chrono, old style, last present from my gran before she passed away, love it.

I really like Omega, just love them.. the fact they went to the moon and back and are james bonds choice of watch is enough for me..

I would like to like Rolex's i mean, they're tough as hell (they were always working watches) and i believe the only swiss company who still makes their own movement, but they just got to ostentatious and associated with bling for me, and the price went up accordingly

Originally Posted by tekbow

My everyday watch is a is a now discontinued oakley, which is very cool looking, can't even find it online anymore so will have to get a pic of it. Belive it or not its tough as hell and an excellent watch. my work watch is a Gshock that was a bonus from one of the rigs we worked on and its just hardcore. Don't need to change batteries or even set the date and time, and it's just tough as nails, I have actually chucked it across a car park (during an inebriated night out) and it came away without a scratch.

My good watch is a TAG formula 1 chrono, old style, last present from my gran before she passed away, love it.

I really like Omega, just love them.. the fact they went to the moon and back and are james bonds choice of watch is enough for me..

I would like to like Rolex's i mean, they're tough as hell (they were always working watches) and i believe the only swiss company who still makes their own movement, but they just got to ostentatious and associated with bling for me, and the price went up accordingly

Designing your own watch mvmt is very expensive and few can afford it. Rolex over the years as it has gotten bigger and bigger and richer and richer has bought up all their suppliers and incorporated them into it's operation and they can afford to have a big development staff. However there are quite few who make their own mvmt mostly in their higher end models costing well over 5 grand. IWC, Tag, Breitling, RGM in the U.S are just a few examples. Many other companies modify existing mvmts to varying degrees.

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

Designing your own watch mvmt is very expensive and few can afford it. Rolex over the years as it has gotten bigger and bigger and richer and richer has bought up all their suppliers and incorporated them into it's operation and they can afford to have a big development staff. However there are quite few who make their own mvmt mostly in their higher end models costing well over 5 grand. IWC, Tag, Breitling, RGM in the U.S are just a few examples. Many other companies modify existing mvmts to varying degrees.

The Japanese manufacturer "Orient" are one of the few exceptions, they produce affordable watches with all of their mechanical movements made in house.

Don't forget Seiko. Not always as affordable as Orient, though.

So now I've started looking at watches again, and I'm once again DROOLING over the UTS 3000m. I doubt I'll ever spend that much on a watch, but a fella's gotta dream.

I have a SEIKO Railroad Approved which has been in daily service for about 25 years. The crystal is well scratched and even chipped in one place between 2 and 3, but the watch still keeps marvelous time and has those nice, big numbers which are so easy to read. I've had to replace pins in the band a couple of times, but it keeps on ticking, er, whirring, or whatever sound quartzes and batteries make.

Originally Posted by holli4pirating

So now I've started looking at watches again, and I'm once again DROOLING over the UTS 3000m. I doubt I'll ever spend that much on a watch, but a fella's gotta dream.

Seiko Sumo is sort of close. If you had another dial on a Monster you'd have it darn close to the look.
Orient also has a couple models that come close http://orientwatchusa.com/mens/diver-watches/fem7d002b
And the orients can be had for 40-50% off the price listed.

Originally Posted by holli4pirating

So now I've started looking at watches again, and I'm once again DROOLING over the UTS 3000m. I doubt I'll ever spend that much on a watch, but a fella's gotta dream.

What you really want is an omega mooney (just serviced 6 mos ago)
I have 3 of them,will trade for straights.

I've always been a fan of Cartier watches, always go for automatic movements (i.e not quartz). I've owned a couple of Tanque Francais, but my current one is a limited edition Santos 100 with alligator lether strap. Have never seen another one, which is part of the appeal in having it.