Watches! What do y'all have on your wrists?

[Tks]

Thoughts on a new Rolex that actually changes a LITTLE bit finally..?

I know it's made for folks to be worn on the right hand, but tbh, I'd wear it normally on the left to not have the massive crown and guard digging into the top of my hand. Also looks like you might avoid getting robbed by telling the person it's a fake (one look and they'd realize how ridiculous it looks it almost can't be real).

 

[anon2k2]

Thoughts on a new Rolex that actually changes a LITTLE bit finally..?

I know it's made for folks to be worn on the right hand, but tbh, I'd wear it normally on the left to not have the massive crown and guard digging into the top of my hand. Also looks like you might avoid getting robbed by telling the person it's a fake (one look and they'd realize how ridiculous it looks it almost can't be real).

I'm all for more choices so if LHD/RHD is a decision point, then this checks that box. Now if you'll actually be able to get one this decade and not have to go through the standard BS that's part of Rolex acquisition is another issue.

 

[pseudoid]

LHD/RHD

The person who is in love with the PaneraiMarina crown-lock asks:
Why do they even have a $%^& crown to begin with?
Especially, if they are chronometer-grade time-pieces?
I don't remember many watches which had a crown in a conspicuous (or a more appropriate) location.
Some '60s Accutrons had them on the back and few other brands located the crown at 10 (or 12) o'clock position.
DST be damned!

 

[Tks]

I'm all for more choices so if LHD/RHD is a decision point, then this checks that box. Now if you'll actually be able to get one this decade and not have to go through the standard BS that's part of Rolex acquisition is another issue.

You mean buying 5 models that no one in their right mind would care for, and getting on a waitlist for 2-5 years, and coming in for the monthly suck-off you gotta give under the table to the Authorized Dealer until the month they say your order came in?

 

[Rednaxela]

Citizen AS-2050.

What I like about it is its SARB-ish looks, combined with the fact that it's solar powered and radio controlled.

 

[pseudoid]

What I like about it is its SARB-ish looks, combined with the fact that it's solar powered and radio controlled.

That is really an attractive time-piece.
Solar and radio means it never will need to be opened...

Why do they even have a $%^& crown ...?

 

[Rednaxela]

That is really an attractive time-piece.
Solar and radio means it never will need to be opened...

Thank you yeah not sure why it has a crown. It is functional but I would have to look it up. Setting the time zone maybe.

 

[pseudoid]

Thank you yeah not sure why it has a crown. It is functional but I would have to look it up. Setting the time zone maybe.

In reality, they could easily hog the case out from a single piece ingot (any material) and seal it shut.
Okay; maybe a helium valve to give it all the creds and the looks to make a true/unique statement.
Slap a 5 year warranty and that would be the icing on the cake.

 

[FishInLA]

I don't have an everyday watch, but I do treasure my driving watch, a Seiko chronograph. The primary movement is quartz, but the chronograph is mechanical, with an extremely satisfying click to the buttons as you, start, stop and reset the timer.

 

[UCrazyKid]

Rockin’ the Zeneth Elite Port Royal with 2 time zones today. Inherited from my father.

 

[Ilkless]

Thoughts on a new Rolex that actually changes a LITTLE bit finally..?

I know it's made for folks to be worn on the right hand, but tbh, I'd wear it normally on the left to not have the massive crown and guard digging into the top of my hand. Also looks like you might avoid getting robbed by telling the person it's a fake (one look and they'd realize how ridiculous it looks it almost can't be real).

Lefty here. Been a long time coming, though I still prefer the Tudor Pelagos LHD. Not exactly in need of left-handed watches, but they are by definition a niche, and a niche that is relevant to me. Toying with the idea of building a collection around the theme of left-hander watches.

 

[anon2k2]

You mean buying 5 models that no one in their right mind would care for, and getting on a waitlist for 2-5 years, and coming in for the monthly suck-off you gotta give under the table to the Authorized Dealer until the month they say your order came in?

That seems like an easier version than what I've been told.

 

[pseudoid]

Mother's Day is right around the corner.
It is NOT too late to order both of these.

One for your mother and the other for the mother of your children.
Look! Don't get tacky and start asking pricing >> Okay?

 

[pablolie]

I admit I feel naked without a watch on my wrist. But it *has* to be mechanical. No batteries welcome on my wrist.

Ran into this post while waiting for my flight in DFW. Sucky pic of my left wrist attached - it's a Glycine KMU48, to me a perfect (and large, it's 48mm) daily beater watch with an indestructible ETA movement. I have collected watches for over 25 years. I own IWCs, Blancpains, Audermars Piguet, Panerais and others.

It's really not that different from being an audiophile: most of your friends don't get your passion for it, the ones that really care have their own -and sometimes opposite- views...

 

[pseudoid]

mechanical

Which? The winding type or the automatic type?
Now that you mentioned 'mechanical', which I think you mean 'winding type'; I don't recall seeing many posts (if any, at all) for them!
It'd be cool to own a totally mechanical watch; but I could not name you one single manufacturer who offers a quality and accurate winder (w/creds).

 

[HarmonicTHD]

Did someone already answer „Handcuffs“? Ah kinky.

 

[Vacceo]

Hamilton Kaki Officer. This watch has been to hell and black with me.

 

[pablolie]

Which? The winding type or the automatic type?
Now that you mentioned 'mechanical', which I think you mean 'winding type'; I don't recall seeing many posts (if any, at all) for them!
It'd be cool to own a totally mechanical watch; but I could not name you one single manufacturer who offers a quality and accurate winder (w/creds).

I do both. Just no quartz movement. I always have a smartphone and computer around me, so accuracy to the sec is not relevant to me (but Swiss chronographs do amazingly well). I just love the craftsmanship and the tradition of mechanical watches. And in a holocaust situation they'll keep on ticking, not that I am sure I'd like to be the lone survivor.

 

[Martin Takamine]

https://www.npr.org/2022/10/21/1129925635/luxury-swiss-watches-crypto

 

[Pablo27]

I got this 1963 given to me by my dad You can see the "crazing" on the face where the 80s service dial has reacted and one of the dot markers that has fallen off! (4 o'clock position).