Watches - another OCD problem
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"I have an ugly crown at both 3 and 10 o'clock but I only hate the one at ten because it's a second one.."
Actually, yeah. That pretty much sums it up. I dislike watches with internal rotating bezels for that reason, too.
The one at 3 is necessary, and regularly used, so that makes it acceptable. But ideally, a watch would have no crowns. That's why I like the Pita Barcelona Oceana. I'd like it even better if it weren't so damn tall, though. -
My issue with rotating bezels is that they typically get knocked from being aligned with 12 o'clock to a couple of clicks anticlockwise a few times per day. Then my OCD tendencies cause me to reset it, which means turning it through 350° as it only rotates in one direction.
Further the rotation bezel makes a diver's watch a bit thicker.
I think that something like a Rolex Explorer, JLC Geophysic, or Omega Railmaster is a more sensible option for day to day wear. They're slimmer, so fit under cuffs, don't have an annoying bezel, and are tough enough to stand up to whatever life throws at you. Plus you're not making out that you're a rugged diver. Unless you're Jason Heaton, who actually takes his swimming!
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Further the rotation bezel makes a diver's watch a bit thicker.
I think that something like a Rolex Explorer, JLC Geophysic, or Omega Railmaster is a more sensible option for day to day wear. They're slimmer, so fit under cuffs, don't have an annoying bezel, and are tough enough to stand up to whatever life throws at you.
This is all valid. I think the Railmaster is a great watch, too. But for no valid reason, I prefer divers…
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Interesting article on the topic of He in a completely unrelated way: the impact it has on Apple MEMS componentry, as found in all iOS devices, including the watch, is fatal.
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Wait, what rotating bezels have you had that got knocked out of whack?
I’ve never had that happen except on Seikos because their bezels are so loose.
Super dangerous if actually using to time a dive.
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Wait, what rotating bezels have you had that got knocked out of whack?
I’ve never had that happen except on Seikos because their bezels are so loose.
Super dangerous if actually using to time a dive.
Not really because those bezels are typically unidirectional, and therefore will always ere on the side of shortening your dive.
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…unless it gets whacked all the way around. Some of them (e.g. 50 Fathoms) are so loud you'd hopefully hear it.
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Yes it does. Nice watch!
I am really wanting a type B flieger and one of those would look great on it.
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I saw an Omega Planet Ocean Big Blue yesterday. It's got a ceramic case, which is good, and a helium escape valve, which isn't.
Hehe. Well lookee here.
No comparison between the Omega and these, but interesting affordable option.
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I've been watch shopping over the last few weeks, and seen a pile of things that I quite like. Some of which I can even afford.
First up is the full metal G-Shock. The second generation has the display flipped, so it's a black LCD. This is the all-black model, which I liked. It feels solid, and would probably hold up in comparison to some more expensive Swiss pieces. Some of the reviews said that they're heavy, but I didn't find it too bad.
The Girard Perregaux Laureato Skeleton in black ceramic. It's nice, but I'm not sure if I'd spend $55K (Australian) on something like this. I'd probably save myself a chunk of change, and get the Jaquet Droz Skelet-One instead.
The non-ceramic version is half the price.
The Montblanc Rally Timer is a big hunk of titanium, with a lovely Minerva monopusher inside. It's the same price as the GP skeleton, though a lot less practical.
The Oris Big Crown is lovely, and I'm surprised that @Anesthetist hasn't got one already. (It's more his size than the Montblanc!) The case is a dark bronze, so will patinate, but the strap seems sized more for women's wrists, and I couldn't buckle it.
Another bronze Oris, the Carl Brashear Chronograph. It's a limited edition, and a rather nice piece.
The Omega Railmaster with the blue dial has been in the shops for a few weeks, but up until not I've only seen it on the bracelet. Here it is on the denim strap.
