Wrist watches

[The General]

What is the Sebenza of the wristwatch? I have a GShock Casio at the moment and want to get a ticker that reflects my status as a collector of fine things! :p

[bagman]

Omega Seamaster Professional

bought mine just before I met my wife to be 8 years ago (other wise I may never have got one , mind you saying that she now has a ladies version we bought in France a couple of years ago)

[The General]

Interesting, I was looking at the Luminox range, esp the SEAL and Ti models...

[bagman]

Interesting, I was looking at the Luminox range, esp the SEAL and Ti models...

cheap and nasty matie

[boaty]

Omega Seamaster Professional

Ughh, I can't stand all those extra knobs and twiddly bezelly things - the watch equivalent of hollow handle and dodgy "survival" gear

I got a CWC automatic watch from Chronomaster - the hands go round, it's very easy to read, it tells you the date, glows in the dark, and is very robust. All I could ever want in a watch :approve:

[bagman]

Ughh, I can't stand all those extra knobs and twiddly bezelly things - the watch equivalent of hollow handle and dodgy "survival" gear

:lmao:

I have to admit that I dont need the helium release valve but I do use the rotating bezel for timing things

[The General]

helium release valve? Gota have one! :p

[The General]

I am bidding on one right now, thanks Harvey!

[ugug]

Chase Durer

make superb watches and can be had for big discounts , built like tanks, some even made from old b52 bombers.. i've even used one succesfulyl in the game of com.


Omega and Sebenzas.. :p

[The General]

Interesting range, but a little *busy* appearence wise for me! :p

[clcuckow]

Omega Seamaster Professional Chronometer full size for me to even though the catch scratches very easily.

[Cones]

How about a PRS2 Dreadnought?

Designed by a Brit. :p (You can pick yourselves of the floor now)

See my review on the website below.
A few are going second hand on ebay for more than the original purchase price!
Limited run of 200 watches. So very collectable.

See www.timefactors.com for great deals on mechanical watches of all types.

Also recommend the Seamaster Pro (I have the Chronograph version)

Be careful Watches let to torches let to knives etc.

Collecting watches can be addictive.

Mark

[Raz]

Panerai!

[keith_beef]

Get yourself a one-off custom.

There's this Swiss bloke called Marcel Betrisey who takes mechanical, auto movements (by ETA, as in my Tissot) and makes the case from austenitic stainless damascus. Not so good if you have a nickel allergy, but there may be a way of getting round this.


http://www.betrisey.ch/eindex.htm


Keith.

[Kakster]

One for the gadget nuts; Suunto Observer Titanium. Time/Altimeter/Barometer and compass. OK, so i never use 99% of the functions, but its just nice having them on my wristwatch. I also happen to think it looks pretty snazzy too, without being too bulky.