What watch do you wear?

setter · 1 Jul 2016 at 18:14

CAT-THE-FIFTH said:
A working one!

Even a broken one is right twice a day.

acake · 1 Jul 2016 at 18:26

Just got given this James Bond 007 50th Anniversary Seamaster for a wedding present from my dad.think it needs a bit of tlc as the backs a bit grubby.sorry for the shocking phone pics.

JanM · 1 Jul 2016 at 18:38

I've been wearing the LG G watch R for a while now. Best watch I've ever owned. Keeps linked to the phone so when I'm playing sport and get a call or message I don't miss anything urgent.

hughtrimble · 1 Jul 2016 at 19:44

V F said:
Well, I remember sometime ago most were using their clocks from their phones and it was no longer seen to be hip for wearing an actual watch amongst joe bloggs. Only been observing things. Of course then the fitness trackers kicked off.

Some real nice watches in this thread though.

I think it's long been the case that some people don't wear wrist watches because of their phone, and those who use both. I actually find myself using my wrist watch more than my phone for trains due to the lack of seconds on phone time. It does require you to learn how your watch time changes over time (being an automatic), but I just prefer it to having to go through the hassle of my phone.

Someone please make an ambient display clock with seconds for Android.

setter · 1 Jul 2016 at 19:51

Ive only recently started wearing watches, and gathering a small collection. Nothing super fancy mind. For me it's the look of a nice watch on your wrist.

hughtrimble · 1 Jul 2016 at 19:54

setter said:
For me it's the look of a nice watch on your wrist.

Oh yes, that too.

setter · 1 Jul 2016 at 21:39

New orient mako usa 2

After being very impressed by the look and price of the first mako usa i was going to get one. Unfortunately though stock was very limited. Orient have now unveiled a new mk2 version with an upgraded movement.

Orient USA has just released the newest and probably most desirable Mako models yet with the new Orient Mako USA II dive watches. Really just some incremental changes, but if you don't have a Mako or have a much older one and want a very solid daily beater that just got even better, then right now might be the time to get one of these.

http://www.ablogtowatch.com/orient-mako-usa-ii-watches/

Really solid alternative to the seiko 007/9 models.

V F · 1 Jul 2016 at 21:45

hughtrimble said:
I think it's long been the case that some people don't wear wrist watches because of their phone, and those who use both. I actually find myself using my wrist watch more than my phone for trains due to the lack of seconds on phone time. It does require you to learn how your watch time changes over time (being an automatic), but I just prefer it to having to go through the hassle of my phone.

Someone please make an ambient display clock with seconds for Android.

Personally I always thought wrist watches were the best. Though I've never liked digital.

R-evans · 2 Jul 2016 at 11:19

Currently wearing my wedding day gift from my wife. I have a black one very similar to this but I like the silver a bit more now.

rodo · 2 Jul 2016 at 13:04

Just got my G-Shock 6900BC back from Casio. Auto illumination wasn't working. Casio have managed to return it as "repaired" with the issue still persisting. In fact, the light button itself now seems unresponsive. The seller I bought it from is taking it back luckily but I am gutted as it's a great watch. Will have to try and find it for sale elsewhere.

smokedog · 2 Jul 2016 at 19:48

rodo said:
Just got my G-Shock 6900BC back from Casio. Auto illumination wasn't working. Casio have managed to return it as "repaired" with the issue still persisting. In fact, the light button itself now seems unresponsive. The seller I bought it from is taking it back luckily but I am gutted as it's a great watch. Will have to try and find it for sale elsewhere.

The 6900BC is such great watch (multiband and solar) and will also be in my collection. Its the classic design with the metal bracelet giving it a more premium feel.

FurryLemon · 2 Jul 2016 at 21:11

V F said:
I'm curious, is there a new trend that has kicked off with the watches I'm unaware of or is it something else?

Lilly white chicken arms??

Kainz · 2 Jul 2016 at 21:46

setter said:
After being very impressed by the look and price of the first mako usa i was going to get one. Unfortunately though stock was very limited. Orient have now unveiled a new mk2 version with an upgraded movement.

http://www.ablogtowatch.com/orient-mako-usa-ii-watches/

Really solid alternative to the seiko 007/9 models.

That blue is gorgeous. Very tempted to add that to my existing Orient FET0T004D.

Belloni · 2 Jul 2016 at 22:43

Has anyone heard of these guys, I'm going to get this watch love the branding https://farer.com/collections/mens/products/carter

djcj · 7 Jul 2016 at 07:38

Can't say I've ever heard of them but look ok for the money.

{SAS}TB · 7 Jul 2016 at 07:47

{SAS}TB said:
Maranez are having a 20% off Independence Day sale so ordered a Black dial and black/red bezel Kata to go with my Rawai

http://www.maranez.com/kata.php

Turned up yesterday - not bad was only ordered Friday !

Will do a mini review later but loving it and so much watch for the money

Hades · 7 Jul 2016 at 08:13

I'm liking that a lot

setter · 7 Jul 2016 at 20:19

{SAS}TB said:
Turned up yesterday - not bad was only ordered Friday !

Will do a mini review later but loving it and so much watch for the money

Nice dial on that, seen a few of this brand on fb and always thought they looked good.

Got a new bracelet for my seiko 007 today. Strapcode super oyster in brushed stainless steel, solid end links and screw in links.

Just need to get the existing rubber strap off which will mean a trip to the jewellers, bracelet sizing ill be able to do myself as it just needs a small screwdriver.

Nick1881 · 7 Jul 2016 at 23:36

setter said:
After being very impressed by the look and price of the first mako usa i was going to get one. Unfortunately though stock was very limited. Orient have now unveiled a new mk2 version with an upgraded movement.

http://www.ablogtowatch.com/orient-mako-usa-ii-watches/

Really solid alternative to the seiko 007/9 models.

Is the Mk2 likely to be more accurate than the old model? I love my Mako but it runs quite fast.

hughtrimble · 8 Jul 2016 at 08:52

Nick1881 said:
Is the Mk2 likely to be more accurate than the old model? I love my Mako but it runs quite fast.

Tried getting it regulated by a watchmaker? Might make all the difference. Could even give it a go yourself if you're feeling bold.

These things are so variable that it's hard to say from Gen to Gen which will be more accurate.