highrider
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Realizing that most younger people don’t wear watches anymore, TBH I never really did either most of my life. A few years ago I just started to become inexplicably interested in them and learned about different movements and design. I see a lot of people wearing fashion watches now, Daniel Wellington, MVMT and similar brands, and while any watch that gets you interested in them is a win, you can actually get something much cooler for the same price that has real horological history as opposed to a stamped out quartz movement.
It’s important to understand the different types of watches.
Mechanical: these are watches with mechanical motors that need to be manually wound.
Automatic: these are mechanical watches that have self winding design based on natural movements of your wrist. Most high end watches and Swiss brands are Automatic, but the entry level is under 100 dollars for a quality automatic. Generally watch heads are automatic fans.
Quartz: Quartz movement is powered by batteries with a vibrating quartz crystal that keeps time. Quartz, even cheap ones are generally the most accurate. They can be produced relatively cheaply compared to automatic watches, and generally the more complicated the functionality of the watch the more likely it will be quartz. Most chronographs and aviator watches are quartz.
Why wear a watch, I have my phone? For me I’m an older guy that loves craftsmanship and design. I feel naked without a watch. It’s the one sort of jewelry that is acceptable across the board for men to wear. I like the history of horology, it’s pretty fascinating when you really learn the history of different designers and manufacturers.
My daily wear is an automatic, Seiko SRP777, also known as the Turtle due to its cushion shaped case reminiscent of a turtle shape. It’s a dive watch that has had reissues but is pretty similar to the original 6308 that was popular in the 70s. Martin Sheen wore one in Apocolypse Now, it was very popular at the time I served in the army in the 80s and early 90s.
It’s referred to as a tool watch, it’s designed to be under tough conditions and take a beating. A daily driver if you will. I really have no need for another watch, but I’m eyeing picking up a dress style watch and maybe a few more over the years. I’m very close to pulling the trigger on this Graf Zepplin, thier design is really beautiful.
Wanted to make this thread for anyone that has an interest and wanted to share stuff they like or have. Also wanted to recommend a YouTube channel, The Urban Gentry. Delightful guy with enthusiasm for horology and can teach you everything you need to know about the hobby.
It’s important to understand the different types of watches.
Mechanical: these are watches with mechanical motors that need to be manually wound.
Automatic: these are mechanical watches that have self winding design based on natural movements of your wrist. Most high end watches and Swiss brands are Automatic, but the entry level is under 100 dollars for a quality automatic. Generally watch heads are automatic fans.
Quartz: Quartz movement is powered by batteries with a vibrating quartz crystal that keeps time. Quartz, even cheap ones are generally the most accurate. They can be produced relatively cheaply compared to automatic watches, and generally the more complicated the functionality of the watch the more likely it will be quartz. Most chronographs and aviator watches are quartz.
Why wear a watch, I have my phone? For me I’m an older guy that loves craftsmanship and design. I feel naked without a watch. It’s the one sort of jewelry that is acceptable across the board for men to wear. I like the history of horology, it’s pretty fascinating when you really learn the history of different designers and manufacturers.
My daily wear is an automatic, Seiko SRP777, also known as the Turtle due to its cushion shaped case reminiscent of a turtle shape. It’s a dive watch that has had reissues but is pretty similar to the original 6308 that was popular in the 70s. Martin Sheen wore one in Apocolypse Now, it was very popular at the time I served in the army in the 80s and early 90s.
It’s referred to as a tool watch, it’s designed to be under tough conditions and take a beating. A daily driver if you will. I really have no need for another watch, but I’m eyeing picking up a dress style watch and maybe a few more over the years. I’m very close to pulling the trigger on this Graf Zepplin, thier design is really beautiful.
Wanted to make this thread for anyone that has an interest and wanted to share stuff they like or have. Also wanted to recommend a YouTube channel, The Urban Gentry. Delightful guy with enthusiasm for horology and can teach you everything you need to know about the hobby.
