Thread: What types of watches do you like?

I love Bulova watches.

Originally Posted by ariwhiteboy

Ludvig,

A very valid query sir!

I like wearing a watch for both the practical and aesthetic aspects. In my field, I often work one on one with clients and families. To me, it would be disrespectful to pull out my phone to check the time in front of them, whereas a casual glance at my watch it much less interrupting or insulting. Not saying it's more discreet (though it is), but it's clear when I look at my watch that I'm not checking for a text message or SRP notification, just minding the time. I also use the chronograph on a frequent basis when administering timed portions of tests or to time a session with a client.

To me a watch, be it a fine timepiece or a common workhorse, is yet another thing we are sadly "losing" as our lives become ever more integrated with technology. I'm no Luddite by any means, but I guess I'm reluctant to embrace my phone as a "do it all". In my experience when one relies too heavily on one item for a multitude of tasks for the sake of convenience, it also increases the degree of inconvenience when said item does fail or is unavailable.

There are also many times when I don't have my cell phone "on me", so a watch is more convenient. Yes, I suppose your point about injuries is a good one, but most of us put a piece of razor sharp steel to our faces on a daily basis, so why worry.

Very good points there sir

I like watches as well, for aesthetic reasons, as well as the fact that I've simply always worn one, and if I don't, I find my watch hand, rising in the air on it's own!

I have a Citizen Skyhawk, great watch, atomic clock automatic setting and powered by sunlight, and nice Rolex chronograph that I don't wear to often, a Seiko Ventura, a weird automatic watch with eco-drive, and my oldest Seiko, had it for 15 years or so, what turns out to be a somewhat rare Seiko Chronograph 1/100 7T59, still have the original box, leather pouch, and it's been cleaned up a few times, a spring here and there replaced, but it's my favorite watch.

Aside from the Rolex, which I love, am looking for another full automatic movement and have been looking at a Tag lately, but haven't really put the time in yet to make a decision.

Here's my Seiko 7T59

Originally Posted by jaycey

I have a vintage watch aquisition disorder at the moment.

Here's my J W Benson (London) circa 1920-30 in 9 carat gold, 30mm. Screw back and front. The hinged end links are class! It is in stunning condition and the movement is doing +9 seconds per day, 0.3 sec beat error with a 272 degree amplitude. Not bad for a watch coming on 100 years old

Gorgeous piece !

Originally Posted by jaycey

I have a vintage watch aquisition disorder at the moment.

Here's my J W Benson (London) circa 1920-30 in 9 carat gold, 30mm. Screw back and front. The hinged end links are class! It is in stunning condition and the movement is doing +9 seconds per day, 0.3 sec beat error with a 272 degree amplitude. Not bad for a watch coming on 100 years old

Absolutely beautiful watch Jason, you are a very lucky Man to own such a watch, I'm rarely envious but I must admit I am.

Originally Posted by Phrank

Here's my Seiko 7T59

Nice one!.

Here's my Smiths Astral Diver circa 1969-70. Made in the Cheltenham, England. It contains one of Smiths high end hand wound 17 jewel movements with hacking, no date quickset. At 37mm I think it is the perfect fit for my skinny 6 1/2" wrist. These are becoming very desirable now as they were only made for 2 years and not that many were made in that time.
What do I love most about this watch... 100% made in England, no Swiss here guys

Originally Posted by celticcrusader

Absolutely beautiful watch Jason, you are a very lucky Man to own such a watch, I'm rarely envious but I must admit I am.

Thank you Jamie, this is a watch I get torn between wearing and keeping in the safe. A Sunday only special for this one for the time being.

I switch between my Omega Constellation and Seamaster. I also have a watch I made using a Valjoux 7750. I really want a Blancpain Fifty Fathoms.

I've just picked up a Seiko SJX700 diver on a president bracelet for a very good price. I had started to save for a Longines Hydroconquest but the boy came along and that will have to wait. For the time I have my trusty seiko 5, an invicta 3045 Grand diver and the above seiko when it arrives. A couple of inherited watches I'll never wear and a Seamaster destroyed by the hands of my darling nephew which I Can't afford or repair.
We'll see what the next couple of years bring as to whether I can get another decent automatic.