What time is it? Watches and horology

I like the bezel on the Avenger but I'm not a fan of the polished centerlinks of the bracelet, I prefer the 'tool watch' look of the Superocean.
It's a bit difficult to decide from only pictures so I'm waiting for the shops to open again.
I also really like this one a lot (something completely different).

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Whats the smiths website? Is it supposed to be so shit?

That Oris pilot is lovely, will add to the list.

Very similar to the Sinn 240 I was recently drooling over.

I think it’s like that to make sure you get the authentic “made in England by one bloke in a shed” experience.

I think it’s like that to make sure you get the authentic “made in England by one bloke in a shed” experience.

Lol

Does he make gorilla sized watches? (i mean not 36mm) Around say 41mm?

EDIT: answered my own question

Can’t deal with those bracelets

Have Helson stopped their ‘homage’?

Unfortunately yes.
Steeldive do one and Ocean7 have one.

I've nearly bought the O7 one a few times, but always get squirrely when I realise it'll be another £100 for VAT and duty

Whats the smiths website? Is it supposed to be so shit?

Last updated in 2006 I think. It does a job though!

Unfortunately yes.

Send them an email and ask if they're going to make more.

Agree with @PawG, so I prefer the more Breitlingy one at the bottom. I like the bezel and for Breitling the minimal look.

The ChronOris can be had for like $750 in the U.S. at the moment. Mad cheap for what it is.

I like the SuperOcean more. As a Breitling owner and appreciating that they're an acquired taste in many people's eyes, I will say that their customer service has always been second to none for me (I have walked into Breitling boutiques several times and asked if they can clean my watch and they just do it on the spot in their ultrasonic watch cleaner thing - no request for a receipt whatsoever). The watch itself is also really well finished. The AR coating is superb on their crystals as well.

There's a new website!

You can only buy things for 5 minutes every three weeks though.

Agreed. It's the Baby Dreadnought I'm pondering

I have it it’s great 👍 I am waiting for a 18mm bond nato to arrive for it.

Got email, order open on 7th, slightly tempted by the gold one.

The commando text really spoil it.

You sure you’re looking at the right one and not the other Smiths website?

You sure you’re looking at the right one and not the other Smiths website?

which one?

You probably want https://www.timefactors.com/

There's a new website!

Well holy shit!

You can only buy things for 5 minutes every three weeks though.

I find that quite endearing tbh. Its better than the alternative which would be an old guy with serious health problems with a sick wife drown under orders and unhappy prospective customers.

I love it.

That's a bargain! Retail price with the steel bracelet is 2000€

Now $895. Admittedly, this is on a strap and grey market, but still, great value:

https://www.jomashop.com/oris-chronoris-automatic-black-dial-mens-watch-01-733-7737-4054-07-4-19-01fc.html

Thanks!