The (Less intimidating) Watch Thread

[neph93]

I feel like I'm moving closer to my first purchase. I want it to be relatively inexpensive, relatively simple and an "all round" watch. I don't need anything dressy just yet. The idea is to have something decent as a place to start.

I was seriously considering the Pinion Atom, but the more advanced models are nicer so this is something I might save for an eventual watch number two, if I feel I want to develop a collection. Hamilton, mentioned earlier by @Untucked seem to have watches that fit the bill in their Field Khaki collection. Here are a couple I like a lot:

http://www.hamiltonwatch.com/collection/khaki/field/auto-40mm/h70595963-khaki-field-auto-40mm

I can only find this in a 42mm size in Norway, but that suits me better…

http://www.hamiltonwatch.com/collection/khaki/field/auto-44mm/h70625533

This one is an outside option and slightly dressier… I like the face colour/metal combo, but on the whole I'd prefer a leather/textile strap at this point.

http://www.urverket.no/hamilton-khaki-field-gra-stal-o42-mm-p-305151.html

[Chris]

I always recommend buying a watch with a bracelet.  The increase in initial cost isn't as expensive as buying one later, and the market for straps is much more robust.  Hamilton makes pretty quality bracelets, too.

[JDelage]

I find the dial on that Hamilton super busy, personally. With this said I like the version with a bracelet the best.

[neph93]

@JDelage:

I find the dial on that Hamilton super busy, personally. With this said I like the version with a bracelet the best.

I think I like the contrast of the packed but ordered dial with the very simple clean design of the watch otherwise.

[JDelage]

All good! 

[Anesthetist]

@DougNg:

That Tissell is ballsy…they even call it a Sub... [emoji47]

I thought the same thing. What's funny is there are tons of small boutique (and big box) divers for around the same amount of money and Heddels picks an uninspired Sub clone.  [emoji51]

[Anesthetist]

@neph93 My wife gave me a Khaki manual winder for my wedding gift and given the chance I'd buy another one in heartbeat. I really, really like the look of the Pinion Atom but a miyota in a watch near a thousand bucks? I admit I haven't been following watches as closely as I used to (and may be wrong), but I'd expect something a little better for that kind of money. I've been checking out the Monta Triumph which is a bit more money than the Pinion but looks a bit more bang for the buck. Also worth checking out are the ready to order watches by MKII. I have a Hawkinge and it's excellent.

[Dstauffer]

I’ve said it a few times before, Hamilton makes a great time piece for the price. I’ve had two x-wind khakis and I loved them both.

Great watch for a great price and I think the perfect piece to “dip your toes in the water”…

[Graeme]

If I was looking at spending $1000, I'd try to get another $500 and buy a Nomos Club Campus.

At 36 mm, it's a very small watch, but it'll be fine when you get used to it. If not, @Anesthetist will steal it off you.

[neph93]

Interesting. I like the design and finish of the case and lugs, but the mix of arabic and roman numerals is upsetting me…

[Graeme]

@neph93 there is a version with just Arabic numbers.

[neph93]

Now that is lovely. Thanks Graeme.

EDIT: although upon looking closer, the 40mm self winding automatic version would be my choice. At twice the price of course…

[JDelage]

Those are lovely.

[Anesthetist]

I prefer to think of a 36mm watch as “classic” @Graeme. I need another Nomos in my life!

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[Graeme]

@neph93 if I was spending twice as much, I'd be tempted by a Tudor Black Bay 41 or Ranger instead.

[JDelage]

My new dive watch arrived. It’s a German-made Damasko Dsub1.

I love the fact that the date window is offset at 4 o’clock while keeping the numbers horizontal (and I hate that they’re so small I can’t really read them…)

[louisbosco]

@Giles:

@louisbosco:

i'm really falling more in love with this pinion the more i see it. should i make this my goal for this year instead?! it reminds me so much of my Pam, especially the 3,6,9 font..

just realised after checking today that it's extinct. totally forgot about that… i'll have to keep on lusting...

[Shoreman]

Is that not the new iteration that was announced not too long ago?

[louisbosco]

^ i didn't follow it that much except that i randomly decided to search it up today..

[Shoreman]

It turns out I was mistaken, any way. New version is a looker too, though.