Watches - another OCD problem

[northsouthdenimguy]

@Giles

I’m about to make your shit list, but I think there are similarities… and as somebody that really likes Rolex, I don’t see it as a bad thing. So here we go it was nice “knowing”’you.

Rolex and Iron Heart are similar because neither tries to be the most artistic or niche. They focus on durability, consistency, and long-term reliability. There may be more interesting options at the same price, but very few brands execute “classic and overbuilt” as consistently. Safe done right becomes timeless.

[StarsSuck]

@Giles I have to say, my five digit GMT Master is one of my faves. So fair point.

[StarsSuck]

@northsouthdenimguy the 5 digit GMT is one of my faves. I'm not a big fan of acrylic bezels generally.

[Giles]

@northsouthdenimguy said in Watches - another OCD problem:

@Giles

I’m about to make your shit list

There may be some similarities, but there are sure as heck a lot of dissimilarities. Better to talk about them over a pint.

[northsouthdenimguy]

@Giles

Not to belabor the point, but I will, and I would love to grab a pint one day.

I was not comparing how you all run the business. I was talking about the similarities in iconic status, classic designs, overengineering, and that consistent, no nonsense durability that defines both brands.

[Heritage_Guy]

@northsouthdenimguy

They make a LE version of this Radiomir in white gold, an absolute beast!!

[Graeme]

I'm just catching up on this thread, and here's a late entry to the Cartier Santos posts. This is the titanium model, which is lovely, and, unfortunately, it's not mine.

[northsouthdenimguy]

@Heritage_Guy

I struggle with white gold watches. There’s a couple that I really like but it’s hard to justify for the most part.

Although my wife does have a beautiful WG date just. She loves larger watches. She wears this 36 and a 41. I’ve tried it on but strap is way too small I can’t even get the clasp closed.

[1WayTrip]

I own lots of more expensive watches but for sheer value for money I don’t think you can beat the basic Seiko Turtle.

Such a great watch. Think I only paid around £250 for it lightly used off eBay.

[Johnnyutah247]

Paired with a 1600-OLV, LHT 19 oz OD type 3 and 888 XHS. And a beater pair of blundstones.

[StarsSuck]

@1WayTrip I have a few nice things at this point in my life. But rarely does a week go by when I don't pick my SKX over a half dozen "nicer" options.