The (Less intimidating) Watch Thread

[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.

[louisbosco]

hahaha yeah, i had a quick browse after you mentioned it. the font's (amongst other stuff) different but i guess you already knew that. hahaha.

[Graeme]

Want to wear the same watch as President Emmanuel Macron? Unlike Putin, who favours the likes of Blancpain, he wears a mechanical Merci LMM-01, which costs €399.

According to Hodinkee, the mechanical model uses an ETA calibre, whereas the cheaper quartz uses a Ronda movement.

They're available with a black or white face, and there's a huge selection of straps to choose from.

[neph93]

^ Like that. I appreciate the all the input and inspiration @Graeme

[Graeme]

Glad to help. I don't really know the microbrand scene, so it's a case of posting interesting things that I stumble across.

[waveoffaze]

@Graeme:

Want to wear the same watch as President Emmanuel Macron? Unlike Putin, who favours the likes of Blancpain, he wears a mechanical Merci LMM-01, which costs €399.

According to Hodinkee, the mechanical model uses an ETA calibre, whereas the cheaper quartz uses a Ronda movement.

They're available with a black or white face, and there's a huge selection of straps to choose from.

I’ve been wanting that watch! The white face appeals to me a bit more. But I didn’t know Macron wore one…that’s interesting

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[Chris]

Are those black hands on a black face, or just another crap pic from Hodinkee?

[neph93]

@Chris:

Are those black hands on a black face, or just another crap pic from Hodinkee?

Crap pic