Who's got a nice watch? Traditional watches only, no smartwatches please.

Kept water in, not out

I bought a nice respected brand watch about 35 years ago. Ana-dgi they called it…… analogue dial, and digital date, timer and such. It was supposedly waterproof to 100 metres.

I never did more than wash my hands, and walk in the rain with it on, but somehow water got in, just outside the warranty period. I got it repaired, but once again water got in.

I chucked it and have not worn a watch since.

Traser Shade

Goftrey said:

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My first ever Swatch. Liking it so far, quirky.

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Could you please tell me what series model yours is?

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Could you please tell me what series model yours is?

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It's the Random Ghost (SUOK111). It's really luck of the draw as to whether you get a 'decent' looking one or not, as they're randomly put together;



I got lucky with mine, as it consists mainly of brass/red with silver & gold. On the flip side I could've got bright pink & turquoise parts. I don't think I'd go out & buy one myself (mine was a gift) as I could end up £50 down with a garishly ugly watch, however some of the more 'conservative' combinations look really nice.

If you want to eliminate the random side of it there are Gold and Black variants of the Ghost.

Rookie mistake. This looked so much better on the website. Do you guys have any suggestions for a under 100$ nice leather strap watch.

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/timex-e...mail_tran-_-040814-_-prod_review-_-proddescr1

zyr123 said:

Rookie mistake. This looked so much better on the website. Do you guys have any suggestions for a under 100$ nice leather strap watch.

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/timex-e...mail_tran-_-040814-_-prod_review-_-proddescr1

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Look on Amazon for Seiko watches. I have a few through a friend who works at their HQ and they have been great for me. They can be had pretty cheap online.

Deciding between picking up a Breitling 01 (40mm) or a Breitling Montbrillant Datora (42mm). Love the face of the 01 but the size of the Datora. Hrm.

Breitling Montbrillant 01


Breitling Montbrillant Datora


Any suggestions?

(Really want a white on white on stainless Transocean but cannot find one ANYWHERE)

ThisIsNotMe said:

Deciding between picking up a Breitling 01 (40mm) or a Breitling Montbrillant Datora (42mm). Love the face of the 01 but the size of the Datora. Hrm.

Breitling Montbrillant 01
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Breitling Montbrillant Datora
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Any suggestions?

(Really want a white on white on stainless Transocean but cannot find one ANYWHERE)

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Sign up for Breitling forums, Rolex forum and watchuseek.

Looking at the Datora the color scheme is terrible (IMO)....when I look at my watch I don't want to have to let my eyes focus for 20 seconds to find the hands to tell what time it is.

ThisIsNotMe said:

Deciding between picking up a Breitling 01 (40mm) or a Breitling Montbrillant Datora (42mm). Love the face of the 01 but the size of the Datora. Hrm.

Breitling Montbrillant 01
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Breitling Montbrillant Datora
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Any suggestions?

(Really want a white on white on stainless Transocean but cannot find one ANYWHERE)

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At that price, I rather get a Speedy but if its only between those two, I rather go with the montbrillant 01.

Personally the only Breitling I would ever want to buy is their most historically relevant watch, navitimer.
Everything else is meh.

Picked this beauty up this weekend in NYC at Tourneau.

fhall1 said:

Looking at the Datora the color scheme is terrible (IMO)....when I look at my watch I don't want to have to let my eyes focus for 20 seconds to find the hands to tell what time it is.

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ipodlover77 said:

At that price, I rather get a Speedy but if its only between those two, I rather go with the montbrillant 01.

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I'm with both of you on this; the first option - the 'montbrilliant 01' is much more attractive to the eye, and much 'cleaner' to look at. I suspect that it may also be more elegant on your wrist but try them both on your wrist to see which looks, and feels better.

Ryan T. said:

Picked this beauty up this weekend in NYC at Tourneau.

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A tudor chrono heritage. Very pretty

ipodlover77 said:

A tudor chrono heritage. Very pretty

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Thank you!

Just got my new daily driver.

Maratac Large Pilot, red crown

I put a new NATO on my old OMEGA Seamaster Pro 300M 2220.80.00:

ocabj said:

I put a new NATO on my old OMEGA Seamaster Pro 300M 2220.80.00:

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A nice homage to a great country, love the Netherlands!

This....

Just another day at work with the new SMP.

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Just another day at work with the new SMP. Image

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You know what would have looked good. A black SMPc that i had for sale a couple months ago...

This is a clock based on an iconic lady's watch but pretty nice.

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This is a clock based on an iconic lady's watch but pretty nice.

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No, it's not just 'pretty nice' (unless that is masterly understatement), it is absolutely beautifully crafted and is an utterly exquisite timepiece.

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No, it's not just 'pretty nice' (unless that is masterly understatement), it is absolutely beautifully crafted and is an utterly exquisite timepiece.

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haha. it's still just a battery wall clock.

now the real version (Reine de Naples) ... that's definitely a masterpiece.