I Don't Own A Watch - Any Ideas?

Dear Comrade 512 Tea Are,

If money isn't a problem, then Rolex do a midi range, which is half way between a gents and ladies.

With kind regards,

Nitrous Pete

 

A vintage Omega Speedmaster Professional. The only watch for a man-

I suggest a 1967 321...like mine

 

Dear RB

I read your thread title, and the subsequent post, and feel that i might be able to help. In your opening statement you claim that you cant wear a large timepiece because of your small wrists. Have you considered wearing a timepiece elsewhere, possibly a good quality pocket watch by Williams of London or even a lovely Patek Phillipe? Alternatively, whilst visiting Petticoat lane, in London, i once heard one mearket trader calling to another "have you got the time on you cock"?

Roberto

 

......I think you dropped an "l".

 

I think that watches are more of a fashion statement than anything else, so perhaps you should indicate what styles you prefer. Also your budget should narrow down the selection process too

Personally I don't like the big clunky styles of the normal brands, so I bought a Rado black ceramica Jubile watch a couple of weeks ago. It's very slim, bomb proof, the styling suits my tastes, and much rarer and cheaper than the usual suspects.

 

Yep Tarek your right - amended

 

ROFLMAO

 

HEY!!! Comrade whatever you call yourself.

thanks for dropping a note to your US friends on this.

We love to talk watches.

I also do not have giant wrists, and must shop carefully.

Do you want jewelery, or function or both?

For Jewelery, that might require some steady maintenance, I'd suggest a vintage Constantin-Vacheron, truly an elegant timepiece. I'll shoot a pic of the one I have that works well, with attention, and just looks elegant and understated.

For everyday (despite what some say here) I use a Tag, which I love, and it was not very expensive at all. As I run a manufacturing company, wearing something too fancy, or fragile is out of the question. I also have a couple Seikos for when I'm putzing about in the yard or working on the car, along with a very nice pocket watch that was my grandfather's.

I think the non-chronograph faces work the best if you can't wear a large faced watch.

I'll post you a pic later today.

Dave M

 

Dear RB

I have got it !!!!! Something that will do both the jobs i have mentioned above. I have taken the liberty of bidding on the item, if i win, i shall forward the item to you as a keepsake http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Erotic-Pocket-Watch-Mens-Stockingfiller-Humor-Gift_W0QQitemZ170174104329QQihZ007QQcategoryZ398QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Roberto

 

Lol I think rob's just buying it for himself

 

RB

Dick Emery said "you are awfull".......

 

I gave up wearing watches once the cell phone indictes time, date and missed call sfrom aspiring supermodels....

There was also the pesky problem with stray electrical voltages, from energized powerhouse equipment......

Try a Swatch Graham, ,they have everything from fun plastic designs to a very nice metal three day chrono I use for Track Days....

I also have a Cartier Chrono from the licensed Ferrari Series, I suppose for my last rites they'll put that on my arm and refill the matching pen......nothing too fancy, it has a grey shark skin band. A goofy 17 point hex shaped backing plate makes watch replacement a specialized service much like our cars.....how fitting!

 

For a masterpiece that is not big and clunky, nor ostentatious, and will fit a small wrist (I am simlarly afflicted), you must look at Patek.

Neil