What time is it? Watches and horology

I have a pal about to visit Japan. I also have another pal raving about the cheapness of some Seiko domestic market watches. I love the engineering of watches, what should I read to see if I should turn my pal into a mule for a watch for me :-)

I tend to buy watches I like before anything else.
However, when you start learning about exotic movements, your tastes will change to more expensive watches.

15 years ago id buy any old shit I liked (I had 3 Storm watches at one point) now I'm more of a watch snob.

Also, don't listen to @ejay2.0 when it's about Seiko... ;)

He's only jealous because they're better than the watches he sells.

See if there are any deals on the new Presage enamel dial models, SPB047 etc...

"you know how it is, one dabbles..."

I like the guy on QVC that names all his watch movements. You see a £500 watch, then you google the movement and find out it's twenty quid... My mate sells watches and is something of a Lemania junkie. Valjoux 7750's always make me laugh on a £2k watch, when all they do is pretty up the rotor.

Roman numerals on watches >>>>>>

I think I paid £280 last time I bought a stock 7750 for a project.

Your a roman numeral.

Yup; LIVID

LIVID you would suggest a watch with Roman numerals on...

@Velocio please ban Soul for that.

It's not my finest moment...

I can't believe you said that. Cut me to the quick it did.
I really tried to stop myself , but come on people a green dialled seiko and something called Lordmatic!! ( only joking , we all know it's Grand Seiko I really hate not those one's you can buy at Argos or Samuels)

I think I've come to the decision I don't like numerals on watches at all

if anyone is interested..

https://www.lfgss.com/conversations/318149/#comment14139662

With a few exceptions (inc my Explorer I) I agree with you...

Lordmatic sounds edgy af

How do you feel about Bellmatic?

Batons!

Thanks for the tuning fork tip. I have a tissot that hasn’t buzzed for years I’ll try it.

Where would you guy to buy a Rolex Explorer i? I’ve never managed to find a bricks and mortar shop with one in stock to try on.

Seen loads of them in windows around Bond Street and Picadilly.

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'Watches of Switzerland' has a webchat - I'm sure they could tell you where that's got on in stock

Do you want a new 39mm or the classic 36mm?