Watches - another OCD problem

[ben2t]

Thinking of getting one of this.

and i tried this.

[Sugar Mountain]

Ben2t - I can highly recommend the Black Bay, but you've probably already seen my gushing on this thread. It's a great watch.

Qinhan - the bracelet looks best to me. I love the look of a really dinged-up and worn-in bracelet on a Sub.

[Anesthetist]

Cant go wrong either way Ben. I have owned both and still have the BlackBay if that means anything.

[Qinhan]

@ben2t  - Your photos aren't showing very clearly for me but I gather the second one is a Rolex sub?  Love the "Blue Bay", by the way.

@Sugar Mountain - Any thoughts on preventing bracelet stretch?  I've read that using an ultrasonic cleaner to keep any nasty abrasive material out of the joints is the best way of ensuring the bracelet links stay nice and firm.

[ben2t]

Thanks guys, that sub though i like it very much is way out of my range, most probably i will get the black bay.

[Qinhan]

The Black Bay (particularly in blue) is a great watch.

[Graeme]

I prefer the Ranger to the Black Bay.

[Sugar Mountain]

@Qinhan:

The Black Bay (particularly in blue) is a great watch.

Strongly backed!

Regarding bracelet stretch, I don't have any tips. I take a more laissez faire approach to watch maintenance!

[Graeme]

A quick Google reveals that bracelet stretch on stainless steel is down to wear. So one piece of advice was to clean it, for example with an ultrasonic cleaner.

http://www.wristtimes.com/blog-1/2014/5/18/ultrasonic-clearners-and-you

Or you could just get it repaired eventually.

http://www.wristtimes.com/blog-1/2014/6/6/michael-young-bracelet-magician

[DougNg]

I've been using an ultrasonic cleaner on my watches and other things for a while now, you'd be amazed the stuff that comes off your glasses…shiver...

[Chiba J.]

@derivative666:

I have been talking about buying a dateless Sub for 4 years now but, never seem do get away from my Seiko

That's all one needs right there, IMO.

[Tempvs]

That's good news. These people just try it on and try to keep deposits.

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[Qinhan]

@DougNg:

I've been using an ultrasonic cleaner on my watches and other things for a while now, you'd be amazed the stuff that comes off your glasses…shiver...

Just copped an ultrasonic cleaner online so I'm really curious to see what type of funky weirdness it manages to remove from my watch bracelet.

[Graeme]

@Tempvs:

That's good news. These people just try it on and try to keep deposits.

Or strong-arm me into buying a watch from them in any case. Thanks for your support.

Still, it's sorted. Well, nearly. Now I've got to figure out what I'll buy instead…

If I was sensible boring then I'd get a Rolex, probably the Milgauss. The new METAS rated Omegas appeal. The Globe Master is something that could be dressy or casual, but I probably wouldn't be able to resist one of the new, titanium Ploprofs.

[Tempvs]

I have the Ploprof in steel and there a great watch. Before you buy the titanium one with glass back have a good look at it. It's a very different watch with a totally different feel. The new see master 300 is a good choice also.

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[Graeme]

I've seen the Ploprof in steel a while back. It's far too big and clunky to be a practical choice. I love it.

The new model is attractive because it's antimagnetic, and I spend a lot of time around computers and other electronics. It probably isn't really an issue, but my old Breitling was never a good timekeeper, so…

[Tempvs]

It's very clever as the internals are antimagnetic as opposed to being a case that shields against magnetism

[DougNg]

Are magnets really that much of an issue? I leave my watches on top of electronic devices (computers, the cable box, my cell phone) and my watches stay within +/-2 a day.

[Tempvs]

Magnets are bad!
The effect is that it makes the movement seem like it's running in treacle.

[tmg]

After a lot of procrastination, I took the plunge today [emoji4]