Watches - another OCD problem

[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]

[Tempvs]

Great watch. Fantastic quality.

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[Anesthetist]

Well done tmg. You'll treasure it for years.

[Snowy]

@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.

I read some medical papers on it, EMR is a thing. I've never given it much thought/attention with watches, and can't imagine it's a huge deal, however, an antimagnetic case isn't going to hurt…It was one of the reason I went for the Ingenieur that I did... It runs about +/- 2secs a day as well ....

[Graeme]

There aren't that many antimagnetic watches out there. Off the top of my head:

• Some of the IWC Ingineur and Pilot watches.

• Omega Master co-axial and chronometers.

• Rolex Milgauss.

• JLC Geophysic and Master Extreme Lab 2.

• Breguet 7727. (It should be because it's got a magnetic pivot on the balance wheel.)

• Panerai PAM 389.

• Some of the Bremont watches.

The new Rolex 3255 calibre has some protection from it's design, but it's not as extreme as the Omega design.

The Grand Seiko quartz is amagnetic to a degree.

If you want to go vintage, then the IWC, JLC and Omega Mark XI are shielded. The IWC Ingenieur was historically antimagnetic, as was the Rolex Milgauss, Omega Railmaster (though not the newer models), original JLC Geophysic, and there was a Patek too.

[Tempvs]

The best is probably the Omega watches. I think the Seiko Spacewalk I have is well protected also. The Omega works very differently to the Rolex and IWC. They use a cage to shield where the omega movements are anti magnetic, hence the glass backs.
They are all good watches though, you pays your money and takes your choice.

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[Graeme]

I agree that the Omegas make a lot of sense. Of course, I'll end up going for something far less practical…