The wrist watch thread.

ForAcademicPurposes said:
Speaking of big cases, I tried the Monaco Chronograph 39mm (ref: CAW211P.FC6356)

Wanted to hate it but it felt great on the wrist.

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I didn't realize you were linking to some strap seller's account. I wanted to check out the watch, not normally into square watches, but that does look good. Not into watches that expensive though. I would not be comfortable walking around with it.




This was right below when I clicked on your link and I absolutely love that strap on that black watch. Makes me want to find a black watch to match that look.
 
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Yerd said:
I didn't realize you were linking to some strap seller's account. I wanted to check out the watch, not normally into square watches, but that does look good. Not into watches that expensive though. I would not be comfortable walking around with it.
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It's a statement piece that I wouldn't mind having one day. I'd also get it to serve as a reminder to myself that hard work pays off.

If you get the opportunity then slap it on your wrist (2019 model) and see if it does anything for you.
 
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ForAcademicPurposes said:
It's a statement piece that I wouldn't mind having one day. I'd also get it to serve as a reminder to myself that hard work pays off.

If you get the opportunity then slap it on your wrist (2019 model) and see if it does anything for you.
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I understand all the arguments for the fancy watches, but it can't overcome my own feelings of anxiety to wear something that costs over 5k on your person. I can afford something technically. I just have overwhelming paranoia about it. Especially when you understand how easily someone who knows watches can identify something at a glance.

I'm also not hanging about in affluent areas, so there's that. If I was guy in office work and socializing with other office worker types. I'd definitely have a bigger watch collection. Embody the American Psycho watch battling lifestyle. Like that Key and Peele hat bit.
 
ForAcademicPurposes said:
Watch collecting is a journey of upward nobility for me. I wear what I'm worth and it doesn't make me uncomfortable. I want my grail piece though.
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My worry is about getting mugged. If I was going to fancy event, which is not something I do, I wouldn't have a problem flaunting.
 
This was made for me. I put it on and it becomes an extension of me.

www.longines.com

FLAGSHIP HERITAGE MOONPHASE Automatic, Stainless Steel, Sunray Beige Dial, Strap Watch | LONGINES NL

Discover the FLAGSHIP HERITAGE MOONPHASE L4.815.4.62.2 stainless steel watch for man combining timeless elegance and the watchmaking expertise of Longines
www.longines.com www.longines.com

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Currently rocking a seamaster 300m, well normally I am, but its currently getting serviced (cant upload images for some reason so have to link to watch). https://www.omegawatches.com/en-gb/watch-omega-seamaster-diver-300m-chronograph-41-5-mm-22258000

Looking at getting another watch for my 10th wedding anniversary, started looking at doxa and certinas, but then started to expand my search by upping the budget, and now really tempted by the longines zulu spirit (and get a leather strap separate)
www.longines.com

LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME Automatic, Stainless Steel And Ceramic Bezel, Anthracite Dial, Bracelet Watch | LONGINES GB

Discover the LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME L3.802.4.63.6 stainless steel and ceramic bezel watch for unisex combining timeless elegance and the watchmaking expertise of Longines
www.longines.com www.longines.com
Or maybe this one
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LONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH Automatic, Stainless Steel, Black Matt Dial, Strap Watch | LONGINES GB

Discover the LONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH L3.820.4.53.0 stainless steel watch for man combining timeless elegance and the watchmaking expertise of Longines
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Or perhaps a tag

TAG Heuer Carrera Three-Hand 41mm Automatic Mens Watch WBN2011.FC6484 | Goldsmiths

TAG Heuer
www.goldsmiths.co.uk www.goldsmiths.co.uk
Or a tudor black bay 58, which is the most expensive, and not digging the snowflake hands.

Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight M79030N-0002 | Goldsmiths

Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight M79030N-0002
www.goldsmiths.co.uk www.goldsmiths.co.uk

Really need to try and find some local stores with them in to try on. Any users have any of the above and can provide any feedback?
 
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TheHighFlyingBirds said:
Currently rocking a seamaster 300m, well normally I am, but its currently getting serviced (cant upload images for some reason so have to link to watch). https://www.omegawatches.com/en-gb/watch-omega-seamaster-diver-300m-chronograph-41-5-mm-22258000
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Flipping brilliant piece.

TheHighFlyingBirds said:
Looking at getting another watch for my 10th wedding anniversary, started looking at doxa and certinas, but then started to expand my search by upping the budget, and now really tempted by the longines zulu
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There us a new Zulu time. It's got Henry Cavil plastered all over it, or the other way around. You can't miss it. Caramel bezzel.

I actually tried it on today. It's flashy like a Rolex. Feels like a statement piece.
 
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ForAcademicPurposes said:
Flipping brilliant piece.


There us a new Zulu time. It's got Henry Cavil plastered all over it, or the other way around. You can't miss it. Caramel bezzel.

I actually tried it on today. It's flashy like a Rolex. Feels like a statement piece.
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Yeah that looks nice, but bit too much though. Hoping to go trafford centre at weekend to have a look, think im set on one of the following:

Spirit zulu (one with either green or black bezel) on bracelet and then get a OEM leather strap to swap out. Was looking at the 39mm, but the 42mm seems to be showing up in a few sales, but will come down to how they fit.
Or
Tudor black bay 54 with bracelet, and then buy 3rd party leather strap.
Or
Tudor black bay 58 with leather strap, and then get 3rd party bracelet; OEM bracelet isn't supposed to be that good on the 58.

Interested to see if I can get any discount, as the wifey is getting a ring at the same time.
 
So many beautiful watches in here

I just wear my Apple Watch as having an actual nice watch is just a rabbit hole I never went down

I have peered into it a couple of times but never ventured in
 
So tried on a few watches today, ended up with the black bay 58, stunning watch and was no contest between this and the longines zulu time in the end.
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Now to find a nice leather strap.
 
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