Watches - another OCD problem

[Graeme]

Nice looking watch @FOXY .

There's a gentleman in Poland who makes wrist cases for pocket watches, if you want to wear it on a strap. The only trouble is that they get can quite large.

A couple of pictures for illustration. Bear in mind that I'm a bit bigger than average.

This is an LUC Tribute with a nearly 50 mm case.

And the Hermes In The Pocket, which is around 40 mm. This is a similar style to the Polish ones, albeit at a somewhat higher price point…

[Graeme]

Oh yeah, note the lack of writing on the dials of the above.

Neither are cheap pieces. That's why I don't own either of them.

[Graeme]

Another watch without much text on the face is the Zenith El Primero Chrono Classic. I don't know much about it apart from it using their El Primero movement. I'm really liking the minimalist look that they've adopted.

[Friday]

Seiko, GS, Grand Seiko, Automatic, GMT; personally I love and appreciate it. Doesn't bother me at all.

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[Snowy]

I prefer the GS over the Zenith

[Anesthetist]

@Giles:

€495.00 No?

The one I saw must have been a limited edition or something. 495 is much more palatable

[FOXY]

I think their automatic ones range up there - their quartz ones are around €500…

[Giles]

Paula's completely fecked Breitling Chronomat;  knackered pushers and rusted movement, is being completely rebuilt.  New movement, new pushers, general overhaul, etc.  USD500…...being done by an apprentice in his spare time....  Amazed.

[Graeme]

@Friday that Grand Seiko is very nice. Even if it's got War and Peace on its dial.

@Giles I'm glad to hear that the Breitling is getting fixed. Mine cost about £500 to get serviced and the glass replaced.

[Finn666]

what do you guys think about STANCE SOCKS (http://www.stance.com)…?

i own quite a couple of pairs and i'm in love with them. comfortable as fuck and not too pricy as well...

[FOXY]

Good question in the watch thread…

[Seul]

@Finn666:

what do you guys think about STANCE SOCKS (http://www.stance.com)…?

i own quite a couple of pairs and i'm in love with them. comfortable as fuck and not too pricy as well...

Your question SOCKS Rafa…

[Anesthetist]

http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/with-the-new-nomos-minimatic

Man this is awesome!

[Finn666]

uuuuuups totally messed this one up guys, sorry

[Chris]

Wow, an 8.6mm thick automatic?  That sounds fantastic.  I love flat watches.  35.5mm wide seems a bit small, even with the large face to case ratio.  Great looking watch, though.  I'd really like to see the entire Nomos line up in person, since I suspect they're even more impressive than the pictures can convey.

[Anesthetist]

You are absolutely correct about being impressive in person. It might not wow the guy who bought a 47mm high polish Breitling just because some busty saleswoman told him to, but it will bring a smile to your face. Nomos cases are thin, elegant, strong, and hug the wrist well. Dials are clear, concise, and well finished. My watch is a joy to wind and keeps time to 4s a day. Hard to find a fault with this watch.

[Friday]

Nice clean looking Nomos. Congrats @Anesthetist . Is that Kapital jacket you're wearing?

[Anesthetist]

@Friday:

Nice clean looking Nomos. Congrats @Anesthetist . Is that Kapital jacket you're wearing?

Thanks man, I have had her for about 5 years now. Never regretted it once!

Good eye on the Kapital. Great jacket with a very unique fabric and look.

[babyknight]

that's a very nice piece, @Anesthetist

[Graeme]

Looks like Patek have got into the smartwatch game!

OK, it's actually the new Patek 5370P, which will retail at around $249K. The "Email" is French for enamel. More over at Hodinkee.

Sticking with Pateks, there's a hands on with the Pilot's Watch at aBlogToWatch. They even posted a video on it.

Is it just more, or are other people annoyed by the super shallow depth of field they use? Yes, you've got a large sensor, but shooting with the lens wide open and not focusing properly isn't big or clever.