The watch thread: pocket, wrist, sporty, showy? You name it!

I'm keeping an eye out for something a bit dressy for going out, I never used to be a fan of gold but it has grown on me with age. Any suggestions?

 

Budget?

 

Thanks for your input, which I agree with.
I just couldn't find a similar model anywhere on searches so was doubting it as genuine.

 

Maybe 5-600, depends on what is available. Not adverse to used or vintage

 

Yes, Orient are decent watches. I've got a couple too and like them - I'd put them roughly on a level with mid-priced Seikos. Not something worth doing knock off copies of I'd say. The one in @cj66 's post looks genuine, though don't think it's a current model.

 

bang on hammering trend ATM

https://www.casio.co.uk/a700wemg-9aef

 

Maybe if I wore a beanie hat and turn ups everywhere. Not sure what 'hammering trend' is either.

Had something more classy in mind but not overtly flashy.

 

what's that got to do wid it

like this?



sick man

 

Hilarious.

 

I quite fancy one of these in stainless steel. £249, made in Germany with (AIUI) a Swiss movement. A two year warranty too.

https://kapten-son.com/en/p/chrono-small-gold-black-steel-658

 

Not mad on that if I'm honest. Prefer something with a leather strap.

 

As has been said upthread, Orient are a decent brand, I have a Ray 2 diver and it keeps time to about -3s a day, which is ridiculous for an automatic watch that cost me, new, about £100.

I'd like to say there's not much point in the fakers going after such a vfm brand, but they fake Casio F91s, which retail, genuine, for about £20, so who knows?

 

Whatever floats your boat...but not for me.

 

Longines made some very handsome and excellent quality watches in the 40s - 60s. I still have one of my father's which he bought in 1947 and has never missed a beat.

 

I'm quite fond of this

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/14477427...d=link&campid=5338728743&toolid=20001&mkevt=1

 

Doesn't look like it has the right strap (the gap would irritate me). Expect to pay £200 for one.

 

Coincidentally I was just about to post suggesting you had a look at Omegas, when your post popped up.

How about something like a Seamaster Coaxial Aqua Terra. ? There are loads of versions around, modern and older classics, used and new, including gold if you wanted.

I've got a current SS version and it's an excellent watch, good quality without ott bling.

 

I like the constellations a lot, the pie pan variant looks particularly nice but out of budget sadly.

 

The Constellations are very nice. Have a look around, you may get lucky. I've just this minute seen a very nice 9ct gold Omega on a gold bracelet - not sure of model but looked very nice - go for £500 on Flog It.

 

How about this Hamilton?

https://www.hamiltonwatch.com/en-gb...I5Wr52T8DqnNDv5KzQsaAkMeEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

or this?

https://www.christopherward.com/watches/c63-sealander-automatic/C63-39ADA3-S00W1-TK.html