yea, the cushion is a pita with straps

I really like the look of Zenith watches but I have a hard time getting over thinking about ****ty TVs when I hear the name.

Hi all,

Hoping you can offer some advice. My late grandma left me some money with the strict instruction(!) to spend it on something for myself. I am looking at a watch, and it will be my first purchase of anything over £100 ($150).

I am looking at quite classic pieces. I like white faces that aren't too busy, and <45mm as I have quite small wrists. From an initial review (that's taken me about 6 weeks, I'm in no rush) I am a fan of the IWC Portofino automatic and the Nomos-Glasshutte Zurich Datum. I tried Zenith's on but didn't like those.

If you have any experience with either or have more suggestions - please shout - any and all advice appreciated!

More guidance would be helpful.

What's your price range?

What didn't you like about the Zeniths?

Are you looking for something more sporty, dressy, or somewhere in between?

I think both the IWC and Nomos are great choices, but without a little more guidance, we'll just be throwing random suggestions at you.

Apologies. Further info below.

$5k is what I'm looking to spend, but I don't mind flicking in a bit more if necessary (say up to $7.5k).

I'm definitely looking for something professional/dressy. I'm not a fan of chunky diver/pilot watches etc.

As for the Zeniths, it was mainly the face being too busy (I tried on a 'power reserve' which had a few dials and a 'moonphase'. I was super set on a moonphase watch at the start of this, but once I started trying them on I completely changed my mind).

What I liked about the IWC/Nomos was how clean they were. They also have quite white faces (as opposed to a more ivory colour) which I liked.

Further browsing has led to a Tiffany CT60 3 hand - but I am guessing that probably comes at a quite a high premium vs. the movement given the brand?

http://www.jomashop.com/jaeger.html

For $7.5k you can get the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Moon, clean, classy, 39mm and would surely honor your grandma.

I'd get a Master Ultra Thin before the money touched my fingers but I agree that JLC is a good brand to look at.



But I'm not a fan of moons or pointer dates at all

This is a pretty big deal.

http://www.ablogtowatch.com/rolex-5-...ice-intervals/

Did they actually change anything or have they just observed that after 3 years the movements are still perfect? 10 year service is pretty legit, more interesting than the warranty (to me)

also, a million ****ing watches a year? Jesus Christ. pokerplease, you only own 1, you really need to step up your game, pretty sure the worldwide average is 1.4 if my math is right.

The warranty move is sick. Might put a dent on the grey market if they don't have their suppliers straight.

KPowers, i've owned two for close to a decade.

Haven't read article but there's a 0% chance the world wide average is 1.4.

Maybe the world wide average of all Rolex owners, at least thats how I interpreted it.

Ya probably. If that's the case I would think 1.4 is low.

An average of 1.4 Rolex watches per person worldwide? My guess is 1.4 per person who owns a rolex. Watches in general per person is probably close to 3 to 3.5.


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i thought my joke was obvious

i did not think there were 10 billion rolexes in circulation

well there are 10 billion fake ones

Thanks for the tips all. Off to a couple of stockists this afternoon to see what's what.

After wearing a Sea-Dweller for the last 20 months I bought a Garmin Fenix 3 three weeks ago. I never imagined I would ever replace my Sea-Dweller (it was initially bought as a once-in-a-lifetime-purchase), but the multi-sports watch feels great on the wrist, presents itself very professionally, and I don't have to think about which watch to use.

In addition; the watch communicates who I am much better than the Sea-Dweller (even tho most of the people I work with would like the Sea-Dweller much more, and it cost 15x more)

Naturally, I will use the Sea-Dweller on special occasions (weddings, etc), but the Fenix 3 watch is surprisingly good.

idk if this shows up but it's the new IWC annual calendar. Looks pretty damn spiffy, though the crown being perpetually pulled out irks me. More info and pics here

it looks amazing, like a lot of IWC pieces imo, but i have been greatly underwhelmed when wearing in person.

Plus you can get a JLC MUT Perpetual for that price...

Yeah, if it's a 7-day I figure it must feel awkward like the original. Do like the look, though.

Finally got my Orient disk... It arrived today - just have to get through this traffic and hope the pouring rain hasn't gotten to it 😨

Yesssssss