.. if so, is it usually a quartz analogue? A quartz digital? Handwound? Automatic? A smartwatch? Or do you just prefer to use a phone? Or something else? Or do you typically just use a clock occasionally?
Not had a watch for years... usually check my phone or ask Alexa...
No. I always used to wear one, but these days there's plenty of ways of finding out the time, most of my watches were battery ones and I could never be arsed to replace the battery when they ran out.
I wear a watch when I "go out" as I feel it completes a Gentleman's attire. I've got an automatic watch I inherited from my dad, he bought it about three months before he died so it's in decent condition and he had had the chance to wear it.
I was out of the habit of wearing a watch for many years and on the rare occasions I forgot my phone I would keep tabs on the time of day with bus tickets, supermarket receipts etc. I began wearing watches again and now don't know how I survived by my desperate means. I have a couple of Pulsars. Good looking devices for not much money. One fairly plain with a black leather strap for everyday wear, and the other a fairly chunky chronograph type in stainless steel. Yesterday I found a 1970s red faced Rotary LED with a gold coloured bracelet. I remember it being a gift I'd pleaded for but bizarrely I never had the strap adjusted to fit and it was never used. I honestly can't even remember if I ever managed to set it up properly for use and so it just remained tucked away in a drawer. I think they sell quite well to collectors of such things but I don't have the inclination even though I don't have any real sentimental attachment to it. I have two friends who are always buzzing about their latest purchase, Rolex or whatever, but I don't even look at watches that others are wearing so I obviously don't get it. Except for one boss a few years ago who had this massive Breitling saucer-sized thing on his wrist which he won in a sailing race. It was rather impressive but if he falls overboard whilst wearing it I reckon he'll drown.
been wearing a smartwatch since 2016 tracking steps, sleep and cycling. Almost a part of me now I think, be lost without one
Once wore a Fitbit for a while but the strap broke and I couldn't be arsed replacing it. Never missed it since.
That's it really. :-\
Not anymore, since I've retired I've never felt the need. I treated myself to a Tag Heuer Aquaracer analogue when I left the RAF in 2008 and wore that until 2019 when I finished. A battery replacement required the watch to be sent off to Tag to service and replace. That was £150 every 5 years or so. I couldn't be arsed doing that anymore either so it's sat in a draw ever since. I've never wanted a smart watch - a phone is enough for me.
Everyday, an automatic Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date.
https://www.hamiltonwatch.com/nl-nl/h64615135-khaki-aviation-pilot-day-date-auto.html (https://www.hamiltonwatch.com/nl-nl/h64615135-khaki-aviation-pilot-day-date-auto.html)
Quote from: Thenop on April 11, 2024, 09:07:11 PMEveryday, an automatic Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date.
https://www.hamiltonwatch.com/nl-nl/h64615135-khaki-aviation-pilot-day-date-auto.html (https://www.hamiltonwatch.com/nl-nl/h64615135-khaki-aviation-pilot-day-date-auto.html)
Nice, I wear a Hamilton sometimes myself, a handwound field watch with a handy 50 hrs power reserve.
(https://i.ibb.co/pxWrpsg/khaki-240329.jpg)
My everyday watch ;D
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Omega Seamaster. My engagement gift from the wife. Bought from a shop in Place Vendome in Paris ❤️
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Pre-owned Tag F1
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Pre-owned Tag...?
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I would rather buy pre-owned if I was looking to add to these. I like the idea that they've already put in a shift for someone else, they have a history so to speak.
A number of years ago I found a really nice mid-seventies gold Rolex Day Date Presidential in a shop in Lymington. It was, I think, around £8K but I couldn't justify the outlay. The watch looked great on my wrist and I like the idea of that model from that time period. That would have been worth close to twice that now (I know as I still look from time to time).
I've never had the Omega serviced and I'm a bit scared how much it will cost. It's auto, as is the white-faced Tag. The F1 has stopped, probably needs a new battery. The wife offered to buy me an auto-winder for the Omega, should have got one when we bought it (2005). It rarely gets an outing nowadays. Expensive watches seem to be a bit of a financial liability, if you really want to look after them. I'm guessing it would cost at least £300 for a service.
All my watches are small to suit my small 'girly' wrist/hands ;D
Quote from: David L on April 12, 2024, 12:45:12 AMOmega Seamaster. My engagement gift from the wife. Bought from a shop in Place Vendome in Paris ❤️
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Very nice, I have a closely related model, commonly known as the '007' Seamaster because it featured in
Goldeneye.
(https://i.ibb.co/QrzFdLV/smp36-240105.jpg)
This particular model is the midsize (36mm) quartz. Very handy for travelling because the hour hand is independently adjustable while the minute and second hands are running.
Unlike Bond's model, it doesn't have a laser or remote detonator built in.
I like to wear a watch. This is my current one which apart from the actual mechanism failing, or getting scratched beyond economical repair - should last me a very long time.
Radio controlled, and solar powered. The only thing that annoys me is that I have to manually switch to BST and back again. I am sure there is a way that this could be automated but I can't find it.
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https://amzn.eu/d/aZ6njaa (https://amzn.eu/d/aZ6njaa)
Love that Reg, it has a bit of a Breitling Aerospace vibe. And actually the main reason I sold that watch was that my Casios had sucked the fun out of it. They did everything the Aerospace did, they did it better and they did more.
I have a few radio-controlled solar Casios, I've had some of them for more than ten years and they just keep going. So much better than having to have a battery changed every couple of years.
I alternate between an Oris and my Dad's old Rolex Air King (from 1975).
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I bought myself a GMT Master II for my 30th Birthday - it was either that or see Rush in Toronto who were playing the same night. I never wear it and it sits in a box. Although its appreciated in value significantly, I do think I should have gone to see Rush - albeit, I did make a trip to TO a decade later to see them there.
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I want one of these! Out of stock at my nearest dealer but I'd like to try one on my wrist
I was very tempted to get one of those when they came out - the white dial one especially. - but the price puts me off a bit, it's a lot for a 5.
That said, the Kranz does have the more modern automatic movement (the 4R36) which has hacking and handwinding, the older 5s like this one I bought on a whim in Chelmsford five years ago don't have that. This one cost me £75 in a sale.
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The older 5s tend to be inaccurate as well, I regulated this one myself.
The thing I don't like about 5s is the day-date feature - a date window puts me off a watch a bit, and day date is even worse! But not enough to deter me from buying one usually.
That's lovely - especially for £75!
So, yesterday I'd reserved the last 'Gene Kranz' close enough to consider trying one on. Beaverbrooks in Oxford city centre had a dark face version on display and put it to one side for me to try today.
I'd also arranged to take my Omega into the Oxford branch of Goldsmiths as they are an authorised dealer that can arrange a service with Omega (kill two birds with one stone, so to speak). The minimum service charge is £625( :o ) and I've been putting it off for a while. The watch is now twenty years old and has yet to be serviced. It doesn't get out often and is in great condition. It's auto so needs to be wound and set every time I use it. I've consider an automatic winder but not got around to getting one.
Anyway, I went to Goldsmiths first to drop the Omega off but was told that, on inspection, a service was really not required! A technician checked the movement for accuracy and it was still in spec and the condition of the watch was excellent. It was nice to receive some honest advice from them (I'm not sure how much the dealer makes on an authorised service). I was pleased to say the least. We discussed getting it serviced in a few years time. I was also advised to wear it more often and that an auto-winder does the watch no favours. So, I skipped out of Goldsmiths with the 'feeling' that I was at least £600 better off! ;D . Next stop, Beaverbrooks to check out the Seiko.
I tried the watch on and it looked great! They were asking £400 and I thought I could get it a bit cheaper. I checked online a couple of days ago and it was available online for £360. I also used a historical price checker (I shouldn't have as I discovered that on December 26th Ernest Jones had the watch priced at £250!). At present there is no retailer (online or otherwise) that has the watch for less than £400. Of course, it has to be remembered that it is a limited edition piece.
I discussed the price with the sales assistant (manager?), Zara, and she was initially a bit cold to the idea of any sort of discount. After a while she asked my thoughts and I replied, "it's a bit too dear at £400". That softened her up a bit and asked, "what are you thinking?". I said, "£380?". She replied, "Yes, I think we can do that". Considering they were offering a three-year guarantee and could alter the bracelet there and then (a £20 job if bought online), I was happy.
With the watch properly fitted, it feels super comfortable. A good morning!
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https://25gramos.com/cuantas-moscas-hacen-falta-para-personalizar-un-rolex/
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Not being funny, but why use animals for that?
I don't like it myself. But it's a statement, a talking point. Definitely unique. It is fascinating, undoubtedly. I'd feel like I was wearing a biohazard.
It's not certain whether the flies would have suffered. We can accept using pesticides for food, but harmful, vomit-inducing vegetable dyes for art?
I was watching some show on tv and the main character wore a black, simple looking watch.
A while later I was on YouTube and saw a review video for a Citizen Eco Drive watch.
The penny still didn't drop until I mentioned to the wife I saw a nice Black Watch I liked.
"You have one".
Long story short, In looked in the bottom drawer of my night stand and sure enough, there it was. Nice watch as well. Has a solar cell, only needs a bit of sunlight every now and then and it'll run just fine. Very accurate.
Also found my grandfather's watch. Need to polish it a bit. Compared to modern watches it is really tiny though!
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Nice! I like those. I have quite a few solar watches - just leave them on a windowsill not in direct sunlight (north facing is ideal) and they'll go forever.
I only have two Citizens, both Eco-Drives, one's a chronograph that I never wear and the other's a two-hander that makes a nice holiday watch. May take a pic tomorrow.
I asked Gemini to help me identify my grandfather watch, it's a Pontiac Memodate, with a vintage stretchstrap. It's looking, ehm, well used. Lot's of scratches on the glass (which is not glass). I'll try and polish it over the weekend, and unmount the strap to clean that as well.
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Metal polish works very well on acrylic crystals. Just have to be careful not to get it down the side.
Quote from: Thenop on February 06, 2026, 09:55:24 AMI asked Gemini to help me identify my grandfather watch, it's a Pontiac Memodate, with a vintage stretchstrap. It's looking, ehm, well used. Lot's of scratches on the glass (which is not glass). I'll try and polish it over the weekend, and unmount the strap to clean that as well.
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If it's worth anything, you might want to think about whether to polish it. It may reduce the value.
Yeah, I don't care about value. It's not worth a fortune to begin with, so what's the harm?
Quote from: Thenop on February 06, 2026, 12:57:25 PMYeah, I don't care about value. It's not worth a fortune to begin with, so what's the harm?
Go for it then!
This is my Citizen two-hander. It's great for going on holidays with timezone changes, because I'm OCD about getting the minute hand to hit the minute markers at the exact moment the second hand hits the 12, and it can take a while to set that up.
No second hand - no problem!
This one came with a black leather strap, I've put it on a fabric strap that suits it quite well.
(https://i.ibb.co/qYQXyBkY/citizentwohander.avif)
Digital watches also avoid that problem, of course. But I always take five or six watches on holiday.
Any takers here?
Trump Watches (https://gettrumpwatches.com/?srsltid=AfmBOophuMJ5Vc_oFoJCQMFKqDNNVAm9gUTFBt6TIeGf_WTBpHN3p90i)
Based on the images uploaded by customers on the site, it looks like an $80 Chinese watch. But if you're dumb enough to vote for Trump, you're dumb enough to fork out $499 for one of those.
There's now a blue version of the redoubtable Casio A158. First new watch of the year, I've done pretty well to hold out to the middle of March.
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I really like that, it's almost too vintage to be called vintage.
Just in, a lightly dinged second hand Seiko SUS. Always fancied one of these, just my sort of thing - no date, small, simple. Delightful. I thought I'd be taking the strap off straightaway but actually this one does suit it quite nicely. Also - I think my wrist hair needs a trim.
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I bought this 40 years ago today, so I've just been outside to take an anniversary photo. I purchased it from a jeweller's in Eldon Square, Newcastle, on July 9th 1986 for £698. My 26th birthday. My grandmother had died and left me some money. I'd always fancied a GMT Master.
This one is rare in one respect - the dial has the text OYSTER PERPETUAL rather than OYSTER PERPETUAL DATE. One of the very early gloss / white gold hour marker dials. A transitional feature.
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There was a time I wore it every day, it doesn't get a run out often now.
That looks mint. I suppose the Pepsi Rolex in mint condition from around that time is easily worth 10k, probably more.
Still have the case and all?
Yep still have the internal and external box and the booklets. Don't have the receipt unfortunately.