What time is it? Watches and horology

I imagine if it had been created by Hublot there'd be less snobery. It is fucking huge though. I'd actually taken some pictures of this range for BainMaker and his obese wrist.

That's even big for me. And not so pretty. Something nobby model would wear.

This page needs rescuing,

Why is there so little discussion over Longines? Lovely watch that. But I guess 36/38mm

Hublot

Never seen one I liked.

I imagine if it had been created by Hublot there'd be less snobery. It is fucking huge though. I'd actually taken some pictures of this range for BainMaker and his obese wrist.

Precisely my point about 'some' Rolex. Gash is gash wherever it comes from or whoever it was made by. But people are blinded by names and brands. Not everyone does but a lot of people do; especially those that care more about what they 'think they should wear' to create a desired effect.

However, that Diesel thing really is an abomination - fit only for the matted wrist of an Albanian people trafficker.

The bracelet is really something.

I'd be worried having a spring in the clasp that it wouldn't just snap at some point? Although presumably it's not then going to come completely undone

Looks like Tudor are really stepping out of Rolex's shadow.

Review: The Tudor Pelagos on Vimeo

The bracelet is really something.

Fucking hot.

Don't like the dial tho...

Looks like Tudor are really stepping out of Rolex's shadow.

Review: The Tudor Pelagos on Vimeo

The bracelet is really something.

Fucksticks - I hate you MG, but I love this, you owe me about 2.5k :(

Hublot aren't to everyone's taste and most of the Big Bang Bling variants are an abomination. Basic SS version is nice.

That said, I do like that they are prepared to do something to move horology on rather than relying on a 150+ yr history of making the same thing. Their Antikythera watch sounds fascinating.

http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/tudor-pelagos-review

That was an interesting read. TBH all the Tudors I'd seen before looked very much like Rolexes for my liking.

Interesting to see ones like the chronos that are a bit different.

http://static.squarespace.com/static/4fa14d3ce4b08a53fa26468e/t/51254787e4b01257027a278f/1361397673858/TudorChronographs.jpg?format=750w

Fucksticks - I hate you MG, but I love this, you owe me about 2.5k :(

This.

Counting the beans now.

£2.3and a bitK from Iconic Watches. The Pelagos is riding a wave at the moment, as the cool tool to have.

http://www.iconicwatches.co.uk/tudor-pelagos-25500tn.html

SOLD:

On its way:

^Much nicer. That Steinhart is proof that 'heft' isn't 'quality'.

I want one of these. ETA 2824, 500m, £500.

I imagine if it had been created by Hublot there'd be less snobery. It is fucking huge though. I'd actually taken some pictures of this range for BainMaker and his obese wrist.

I don't know. Hublot make some watches that are chav tat personified.

Precisely my point about 'some' Rolex. Gash is gash wherever it comes from or whoever it was made by. But people are blinded by names and brands. Not everyone does but a lot of people do; especially those that care more about what they 'think they should wear' to create a desired effect.

However, that Diesel thing really is an abomination - fit only for the matted wrist of an Albanian people trafficker.

I agree 1000% but you'll struggle to hear hublot so readily dissmissed yet in looks there's a commonality.

(Is that a word?)

So, am thinking it is time for a watch box. Any reommendations as there is lots out there.

Preferably not wood. Carbon, leather or steel would be ideal, for about 4-8 watches with drawer if possible. What do the collectors on the forum use?

Well colour me unhappy.

The Seamaster Aqua Terra Co-axial I bought is keeping crap time (dropping seven minutes in 24 hours) and obviously needs a full service. I'm guessing that given the lack of case wear it's been languishing in a draw for most of it's nine year life....

Anyway, the jeweller I bought it from gives a six month warranty and says 'drop it in and I'll give it to our watchmaker to regulate it'

Checking t'web however suggests that this movement is very tricky and Watches of Switzerland say that they won't touch it and send them back to Omega. The Omega boutique in that London say £300 and eight weeks (which strongly suggests that they will send it back to the land of Toblerone).

What do you reckon? Anyone you'd trust with this movement at less than 15% of the fucking purchase price? Should I let the jeweler have his watchmaker work on it and trust that a good job will be done? (free) Or should I cut my losses, return it for refund and look for another example or something else to celebrate being 43 and solvent?

I'd have them send it back to Bienne, but you could ask Swiss Time Services, just in case they'll do it.

It's one of the most specialised watch movements there is, designed by arguably the best horologist of his lifetime. Such a device needs expert maintenance. I personally wouldn't trust anyone but Omega to service it.

Well colour me unhappy.

The Seamaster Aqua Terra Co-axial I bought is keeping crap time (dropping seven minutes in 24 hours) and obviously needs a full service. I'm guessing that given the lack of case wear it's been languishing in a draw for most of it's nine year life....

Anyway, the jeweller I bought it from gives a six month warranty and says 'drop it in and I'll give it to our watchmaker to regulate it'

Checking t'web however suggests that this movement is very tricky and Watches of Switzerland say that they won't touch it and send them back to Omega. The Omega boutique in that London say £300 and eight weeks (which strongly suggests that they will send it back to the land of Toblerone).

What do you reckon? Anyone you'd trust with this movement at less than 15% of the fucking purchase price? Should I let the jeweler have his watchmaker work on it and trust that a good job will be done? (free) Or should I cut my losses, return it for refund and look for another example or something else to celebrate being 43 and solvent?

Sounds like you really want a Quartz mate.

SOLD:

On its way:

Strong work, join the club! (although mine is non-Moon)

Thanks BQ, Swiss Time Services quote £260 which is a little better - I'll see what the Jeweller comes back with...

Sounds like you really want a Quartz mate.

Burn him with fire.

Nah, I understand the need for servicing and have a number of automatics and manuals, just shocked at the cost and difficulty of getting this particular movement serviced (and to be honest, that it's keeping such poor time when bought from a very reputable jeweller).

Still, my Sunnto with heart rate monitor does keep perfect time so you may have a point

The Seamaster Aqua Terra Co-axial I bought is keeping crap time (dropping seven minutes in 24 hours) and obviously needs a full service.

Anyway, the jeweller I bought it from gives a six month warranty and says 'drop it in and I'll give it to our watchmaker to regulate it'

That's a lot of time to be losing. I'd be slightly worried that it may have been dropped at some point.

It may be that it doesn't have a standard regulator lever, and has to be adjusted by moving the screws attached to the outer of the balance. That is how my Omega Dynamic is adjusted (which I actually had to have "regulated" by having the hairsping straightened after I dropped it).

I'd get the jewellers to either sort it out 100% (return you a watch which is running to chronometer specs) for free, or provide you a free refund. There's no point in buying from a jewellers if they are going to sell you something which you could have bought from eBay. It shouldn't have been sold like that; they should have tested it on a timegrapher.

It shouldn't have been sold like that; they should have tested it on a timegrapher.

^ This for a high end timepiece from a reputable jewellers, not to have bothered checking accuracy is shoddy at best. If it was seconds out or within spec then forgivable but 7 minutes in 24 hours? No.

oh my

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