There is also the new lowend ETA chronograph that some Certinas have(and I think Tissot, too?), the C01.211. I'm not sure if they've been out long enough to get an idea of their reliability and my suspicion is that Swatch will keep them in the family, but they grey market in the $500-$700 range.

http://www.jomashop.com/certina-watc...16-297-00.html

I actually did some research on that movement because there's some nice looking Tissot/Certina's initial results don't seem too good though. They replaced a bunch of parts with plastic and it seems to be dying around the 2-3 year mark for people with some frequency.

The Hamilton H21 or H31's seem solid and come in a bit cheaper than 7750's but still around $900 and are basically just modified 7750 series movements anyways.

That's what's so cool about the ST19 movement, it's simple but it's a tank. Basically the difference is you don't get hacking, only 21k frequency (7750 can do both 21k and 28k) and you don't get an hour sub-dial. It's insane value at it's price point for $350 if you get guaranteed QC.

3D Printed triple axis Tourbillon movement.

http://wornandwound.com/clockwerk-3d...-adam-wrigley/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KMbHNoY5zc

Just checked out the watch the real movement is in and it's a thing of beauty. It's almost hypnotic watching it.

Just sent in 3 watches to Crown&Caliber for consignment. Will report back on experience.

I recently purchased a woman's watch (Versace V-Sport; I know, I know, but she liked it) from chronostore.com. They have a physical location in NYC where I live, but I can't get to them during the few hours they're open since I have work. According to them, they buy watches in bulk from department stores that no longer want to carry a particular line or item. This watch in particular was used as an in-store model, so I got a very good deal on it and it is in great cosmetic condition.

However, upon receiving it about a week ago, I discovered that it is losing between 2 and 5 minutes per day. Obviously this is unacceptable for any watch, but especially for a quartz. There is a 14-day money back guarantee, and a 1-year warranty on the movement. Should I give changing the battery a shot, or is just returning it without opening it up the much safer play?

Take it back.

The diver a few of you liked a while ago is finally about to go on pre-sale for ~500.

http://www.melbournewatch.com.au/news/



Movement: Miyota Cal. 9015 high-beat automatic
Case Material: 316L Stainless Steel
Case Diameter: 42mm (excl. crown)
Case Thickness: 14mm
Lug To Lug: 50mm
Crystal: Flat Sapphire
Bezel Material: Aluminium over enamel
Functions: 12-Hour Time, Dive Bezel
Water Resistance: 200m/20ATM

Is a Miyota 9015 a downgrade from an ETA 2824 generally or comparable?

Roughly comparable in the mass market version, but the 2824 has higher end versions. So it's like the 2824 in a Hamilton, not as good as the 2824 in a Tudor.

I don't like that it gets called high beat. High beat is ABOVE 28.8, like the Spring Drive or the El Primero. 28.8 and 21.6 are neither high or low beat, they are both normal beat.

Curious what watch Bill Clinton was wearing at the DNC speech tonight. Trying to get a pic but all I can find is the strap...

Bill has been seen rocking everything from an Ironman to Shinola to Panny to JLC to ALS. Dude has a baller collection.

https://www.deployant.com/spot-the-w...united-states/

apparently he has a bunch of shinolas in his toady's briefcase and just gives them away to people.

But Hil gets a bunch of flack for wearing a crappy armani jacket.

She needs a better color scheme at least. The pastels don't flatter her.

Edit: here we go

Looks like a Runwell to me.

So I realize cheap skeleton's are stupid but I kind of want to just wear this thing so I can look at it. Talk me out of it?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgyBZI-WRrE

Skeleton watches aren't stupid, it's just that talking about how much you hate anything that people will like = cool. Yeah it's not a wg PP skeleton but so what, it looks neat.

Honestly the thing I hate the most is all that writing on the caseback. SAPPHIRE GLASS? Really?

no way, the double headed eagle on the face is definitely the thing to hate the most

The decoration on the back is a little gaudy for a watch of that price point, imo. I don't mind the fake blue screws, and I think the face looks fine, but that back is just grating.

I can't stand the eagle. It looks like somebody put a sticker on the dial. If It wasn't for that, I would say go for it.

Limited Edition tho

Russians like kitschy watches.

Looking for a watch up to £400 in the UK. I see a lot of watch recommendations that I just can't get my hands on. The Halios Delfin and Seiko SKX007 are amongst my favourites, the Seiko i'm pretty sure I can get but would like some other suggestions if anyone is open to help.

Check out Christopher Ward; a small UK watchmaker. Primarily an online store but they also have a showroom in Maidenhead if you happen to live near by (about 40 mins out of London).