[NSC] Wristwatches,do you wear one ?

[Psychobilly freakout]

Nope tattoos on both wrists, it would look stupid

 

[Icy Gull]

It's a lot smaller than a pilots watch. It's a copy of the Rolex Explorer (which went up Everest, and was worn by Bond)

I’d go for understated and less flashy rather than a copy. A minimalist sports or work watch rather than a status symbol which does exactly what a watch of that type should do. Each to their own

 

[Robinjakarta]

Did until a few years ago when the last one stopped working. Now like many, I use my phone. Same with alarm clock.

 

[The Antikythera Mechanism]

My third Breitling, purchased recently.

 

[Worried Man Blues]

Yes I have a nice looking Nautica which I bought in a market in Turkey 10 years ago still looks good and works. I have another for sports rough free from E bay as the innards fell out (Chinese crap) and they said I could keep it! Time works well, date and day well out but I live in Wales so that doesn't matter.

 

[hans kraay fan club]

Own loads. 6 or 7 ‘good’ ones, plus a few mid range, and a drawer full of swatches.

But only ever wear the same one, every day

 

[Saladpack Seagull]

My late grandad sold me his wristwatch on his deathbed. I gave him a cheque.......

 

[cheshunt seagull]

Yes, from the Camden Watch Company.

 

[robinsonsgrin]

Always did until the pandemic and working from home. Haven’t started wearing one again since. I might start wearing one again.

exactly the same here... not sure id bother again though... decided although time is our ruler, it was nice not to have it when it just didnt matter.

 

[Triggaaar]

I’d go for understated and less flashy rather than a copy.

It's a copy. I'm not saying that's a bad thing, it's basically made by the same company. But I don't think it's less flashy that the original, which was also fairly minimalist. The original also wasn't a status symbol. And it's not like a Tudor is super cheap - if you really wanted a none flashy sports watch, I don't think you'd have a Tudor.

 

[studio150]

Yes still wearing one, nothing fancy as I believe an expensive watch is just an advertisement to mug the owner.

 

[Icy Gull]

It's a copy. I'm not saying that's a bad thing, it's basically made by the same company. But I don't think it's less flashy that the original, which was also fairly minimalist. The original also wasn't a status symbol. And it's not like a Tudor is super cheap - if you really wanted a none flashy sports watch, I don't think you'd have a Tudor.

EVERY Rolex is a status symbol these days and everyone knows a Rolex is exactly that however fabulous it might be. I’d suggest non watch aficionados didn’t have a clue about Tudor four years ago, it’s had big publicity and advertising since then. Not sure the Ranger is anything but a Sports watch, certainly not a status symbol. I like that

For the reasons above I will never own a Rolex but I accept that they are among the best. I just don’t want to be seen wearing one

I’ve also got a1947 Tudor with a Rolex logo, I guess it’s been refurbed though, I don’t think Tudor have ever been made with anything but a shield/rose logo

It’s so small by today’s standards but I love it

 

[arewethereyet?]

Tissot

 

[The Clamp]

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My third Breitling, purchased recently.

That's very nice. Classic design. Simple and elegant. Like it.

 

[GT49er]

Everyone in Newhaven looks at the watch you are wearing…….to see if it’s worth stealing

I've got one that looks like that. £4.99 in Gloucester indoor market - the watches are brilliant, never lose a minute. The straps fall apart after a year or three - cheapest option is to buy a new watch!


As an aside, anybody remember when it was cool to wear your watch on the inside of your wrist instead of its normal position? Around 1965 I reckon .....................

 

[Icy Gull]

I've got one that looks like that. £4.99 in Gloucester indoor market - the watches are brilliant, never lose a minute. The straps fall apart after a year or three - cheapest option is to buy a new watch!


As an aside, anybody remember when it was cool to wear your watch on the inside of your wrist instead of its normal position? Around 1965 I reckon .....................

I wear mine quite loose and it often ends up on the inside of my wrist

 

[Gabbafella]

Omega Seamaster - My every day watch outside of work.
Swatch Irony - I've had this for 30 years, needs a new battery.
Dododeer - Wooden watch, not worn it for a long time.

 

[Blue3]

My everyday watch is an Omega Sea-master self winding I absolutely love it

 

[Live by the sea]

Nope tattoos on both wrists, it would look stupid

Did you not think for a minute, it might be the tats not the watch …

 

[GREASED WEASEL]

bought a Tag back in the early 90's,purely because Tag Heuer used to do the timing for F1 back then