You can get it directly from Seagull at the cheapest price. I've sent you the details in a PM. I was impatient, and wanted the option for customs-cleared shipping because Indian customs are notorious for pilfering and being generally slow, so I ordered it from watchunique.com The one place you *don't* want to order from is seagull1963.com, because it's stupidly overpriced there. Also, keep in mind that the watch is available with a flat sapphire crystal and a domed acrylic crystal. I prefer the authentic look of the domed acrylic to the raised bezel of the sapphire-topped version, but YMMV. Make sure you know what you're ordering, though.
Just 5, but only have box-space for 4 Does anyone have any experience with these winder/boxes? http://www.thegiftery.co.uk/jewelle...-stripe-lining-70609&utm_campaign=froogle#269 I've seen them on John Lewis before, which in my mind makes them seem at least somewhat reputable for some reason. I have a Rapport single right now, which is great, but I'd sooner buy a new watch than the Rapport cabinet with a similar format to the one linked above.
I'm a little wary of overwinding my watches, so if I'm not wearing one of the autos, I just let it run down. I'm not so lazy that a little time/date setting action puts me off
At one point I was wearing the same automatic every day, 7 days per week - pretty sure there's protection in place to prevent over-winding! (same with manual winds) I'm pretty sure that "bricks with regular use" wouldn't be acceptable feature on any watch in the £1000+ category
Sorry, what I meant when I said "over winding" was the wear and tear that comes with constant motion. Wearing a watch 16 hours a day for a year necessitates a servicing and re-lube within about 3 years (on the safe side, but usually not more than 5 years). If you have a watch that's winding (and consequently running) 24/7, either on your wrist or in a winder, you are just decreasing the time between inspections. I know its overcautious, and I probably wouldn't care about doing it with a Seiko or Miyota, but I would be pretty cagey about doing it with a Rolex/JLC/Omega.
Following on from this, I also love the PRS516: Between the two, I like the PRS more than the PR, but I will probably end up with the PR because it's more understated looking, which I think makes it a more suitable every day wear watch. Which model is this?
Ah, that makes more sense. I hadn't thought of it that way - all I know is how stupid I feel when someone asks the time and I glance at the watch to realise it's 8 hours ago (or three days ago) because I've grabbed a watch in a hurry and not noticed that it's dead... and then when I've reset the time I still have the date 12 hours off..
My Seagull has arrived. Bonus look at my 1680 Submariner. It is actually a rare "Red Sub" but I had the original dial removed and hid it away. Tools by angad84, on Flickr Seagull 1963 Chronograph by angad84, on Flickr Seagull 1963 Chronograph - Green by angad84, on Flickr Seagull 1963 Chronograph - Black by angad84, on Flickr Seagull 1963 Chronograph - Movement by angad84, on Flickr
Soooo, Tissot good then? Because I've had my eye on this since seeing it in a shop window in Bern: I like it because it has an unnecessarily big unabbreviated day of the week indicator
Tissot are great Swiss watches, and unique! They have some great perpetual movements, couldn't be more happy with mine
I seem to remember the consensus about Tissot is decent, but overpriced. At similar money for the auto's you can get better. But, most importantly, if you like 'em, buy 'em.
Tissot is actually on the reasonable end of the spectrum for ETA-powered Swiss autos. But they're largely boring and safe, so I'd shop around for something with a little more soul. Even Hamiltons
I'm looking at a Mondaine watch, I love the second-hand indicator. The question is, are they any good? I.e. durable, good time-keeping? I've read a review which mentions any with a date indicator on have to be reset at the end of each month.
Had this Maurice Lacroix watch for 2 1/2 years now, automatic, swiss made and also not too big which I quite like. Worn it most days since then so been a bit battered but has lasted very well.
I love Tissot, and have had one (Titanium T-Touch Expert) on my wrist more or less every day for the past 3 1/2 months now - and have no intention of stopping! You won't be disappointed, they do know how to make a very good watch
Not having as much money as I'd like, I have to stick to a cheap one for now. But that's not always bad, I've got a Timex Easy Reader - love how subtle it is.
