The (Less intimidating) Watch Thread

[neph93]

I am interested indeed… @Graeme Thanks for posting. Are they automatics or mechanicals?

EDIT: sorry, I figured if I read the article I could find out for myself, so I did. I'm a twat

[Graeme]

Glad you like the watches, can't help with your reading comprehension!

[Graeme]

Oris wanted to get in on the two-tone trend, but didn't feel that using gold would fit in with their brand values, so they've brought out the Divers Sixty Five Bico in bronze and steel.

[UnTucked]

That's an interesting shade for bronze… and I think it's pretty sexy!

Looks damn good on leather, as well

[Graeme]

Oris are doing some really good pieces right now, and they've gone heavy on the bronze trend.

[Chris]

I'm curious to see how the bronze links fare over the long term.  I agree with UnTucked and would pick leather over the bracelet.

[UnTucked]

@Chris:

I'm curious to see how the bronze links fare over the long term.

Right. Typically with bronze watches, the bronze doesn't com in contact with the wearer's skin because it will cause discoloration of the skin.

[Graeme]

According to the article at Monochrome, the alloy of bronze used in the Bico doesn't tarnish or patina as fast as others do. So it's OK to wear against the skin.

I'd probably pick the leather strap, as I don't tend to go for bracelets. But I do like the novelty of the Oris's

[UnTucked]

Helson are running a 15% off sale for Easter, including all clearance items as well…

https://helsonwatches.com/shop.php

[Anesthetist]

Digituna Japan Limited Edition

Going to order a gray snow camo strap to make it more usable as a daily wearer.

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[mclaincausey]

That's a cool watch!

[neph93]

@mclaincausey:

That's a cool watch!

+1! I also fully support the suggested strap switch.

[Anesthetist]

Been thinking of a Seiko nickname. R2D2, White Lightning, the Full Moon, the Seiko Cocaine….

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[Graeme]

@neph93 here's the new Hamilton Khaki Field watch. It's got a new, hand wound movement, and a 38 mm case size.

More details at Monochrome.

[neph93]

@Graeme:

@neph93 here's the new Hamilton Khaki Field watch. It's got a new, hand wound movement, and a 38 mm case size.

Thanks very much for that. Now to get to a place where I can try one on…

Also, there is an irony that the guy who wrote the piece about a watch called the «Hacked» is also a hack...

[Stuart.T]

@DougNg how right you were about NATO straps. I changed up the strap on my Hamilton field to a Strapt NATO. I'm very impressed with the quality of this strap. @neph93 I like how the NATO strap has made what is essentially a slim 38" watch, to something a bit more substantial looking.

[UnTucked]

That does look smart!

I'm VERY partial to NATO's, and I really feel that simplistic field watches generally look best on a NATO

[DougNg]

That's a nice strap.

If you notice fraying or loose threads anywhere, take a Bic lighter to it.

Move it slowly towards the flame until you see the thread shrink. Those square holes tend to fray.

[Stuart.T]

@DougNg Thanks for the useful tips, I'll keep an eye on how it progresses.

It's a good, solid strap, the hardware is nice quality too. Thanks for getting me to even consider a NATO.

[Graeme]

Hands on with the new Hamilton hand wound field watch. I like this one a lot, particularly with the olive PVD case.

https://watchesbysjx.com/2019/06/hamilton-khaki-field-mechanical-38mm.html