The (Less intimidating) Watch Thread
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@tody the Ahoi was intended to be Nomos's sport or swimming watch, hence it's got a 200-metre depth rating. Monochrome has an article from 2013 on its initial release.
These days it's available in a 36-mm case, which shouldn't be too big for your wrist. I think that I prefer the Club Sport Neomatik, which is a shade bigger at 37 mm, but I'd need to try both on to decide.
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@popvulture I agree with @Giles about the Glashütte Original SeaQ range. They start at about the same price as a Submariner but are much finer pieces of watchmaking. I took a look at them when they first came out and I thought that the finishing was better than the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms I compared them with.
I'd probably throw the basic Senator Excellence in as another suggestion, if you want something that isn't a dive watch.
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My dad got this for me, never had a “smart” watch. Unfortunately I can’t wear it to work for security reasons since it has a built in mic. But pretty neato.
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Grew up reading Clive Cussler and always wanted a Doxa. This Nodus ticked that box. Should be here soon.
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I sold the two Steeldive watches (SD1953 and SD1975) just to get myself another homage watch without provoking the wrath of my wife to mutch.
The following is a San Martin SN0121T-GA. It is a 39mm homage of the Tudor Pelagos made out of grade 2 titanium with a sapphire crystal and an Seiko NH35 movement. It also has a 6 Position Quick adjust for the bracelet and offers a very good value / money ratio.
In one point it is, in my opinion, even superior to the Tudor Pelagos, because San Martin does not print the complete Harry Potter epic on it's dial.
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@Cole said in The (Less intimidating) Watch Thread:
because San Martin does not print the complete Harry Potter epic on it's dial.
@mclaincausey will deffo approve.......
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Minimalism FTW
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@Mizmazzle No comment
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i dislike colored carbon, so would go for the red which to me reads as more of a black watch with a pop of red seconds and sub-chapter. It doesnt appear to have any lume on the seconds hand which would annoy me. On any of them I'd change out the strap to a black isofrane. I'm a sucker for cushion case / hooded lugged divers and generally like these overall.
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That lume is pretty rad, even if it's missing on the seconds hand
definitely has a 70's era feelHow exactly are the bands quick release? If it limits the use of other aftermarket straps I'd probably be a hard no on it. I've never found a silicone or rubber strap I liked other than the Isofrane.
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@Matt I tried one of these in person, real nice piece! The lume is sweet too
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@Matt I don’t know if it helps but these watches are available at a discount with a UK retailer
https://www.beaverbrooks.co.uk/0136435/Tissot-Sideral-S-Automatic-Mens-Watch/p -
@IrishHeart awesome, thanks. There are some new ones on eBay for $700 so I’ve got my eyes on them.
