What do you look for in a watch?

[The Closer]

What do you look for in a watch? Auto or battery, sapphire or mineral, illumination or not, natural or synthetic band, what type of complication??? What makes you want a certain watch so bad is it looks, features, or the name on the case? Just curious?

[Peter Atwood]

I like automatics, sapphire crystals, modern size at least 39mm, good lume, and above all design. I tend to like dials that are not so busy and to me one of the finest designs of all time is the Sinn 656, just wish the watch was a tad bigger. Sometimes busy can be good though....I love my Marathon GSAR too.

Brand is also a consideration to me but less so than the other points. For instance, Rolex is a major brand but I will never own one mostly because I think they are ugly and also because they remind me of a song that has been overplayed on the radio.

[JonSidneyB]

I need an alarm clock on one.

[B@rt]

I'd like to have an alarm on a watch that works, but ringing ears and a high pitch beep is not a good match. :(
I know there are vibrating alarm watches, but unfortunately they are all digital, like this one: http://www.comforthouse.com/vibalwatdel.html

I'd love to see an analog watch supporting a vibrating alarm, sapphire crystal, tritium markers and of course waterproof...

[Bravo 25]

Hey B@rt. Good to see you over here. I used to own a Pulsar Navigators watch that had vibrating alarm as well as audible. That has been a long time ago though. You might take a look just in case.

[ckamp]

http://www.fototime.com/177CF133D929AA0/standard.jpg

[The Closer]

Yep, ckamp that one would definetly work!!!!

[JonSidneyB]

Do you have that in Black. :smitten:

[B@rt]

Hi Bravo, I couldn't find the Pulsar, but this one looks promising:
http://img95.imageshack.us/img95/5451/b0000w34pg01a1m5eic3pthq2usclz.jpg
Bulova Men's Millennia Wrist Alarm 96A17


Jon: there is, but it is huge at 47 mm. ;)
Pricey watch though...

[Desertrat1]

I wear a Sieko divers watch. it an auto with ruby bearings, not too ugly and bullet proof.

[balrog]

Auto or quartz , doesnt matter for me. I do appreciate the workmanship for the autos though.
Lume for me please.
Metal bands for EDC. Leather is okay for going out. Straps tend to get funky when I wear them to work.
I really like a simple layout on the dial like the IWC Aquatimer and Sinn 656. I dont really care for chrono layouts and tachymeters.

[2400]

A good watch for me has to be accurate, easy to read, durable and comfortable to wear.

[robertrock]

I'd like to have an alarm on a watch that works, but ringing ears and a high pitch beep is not a good match. :(
I know there are vibrating alarm watches, but unfortunately they are all digital, like this one: http://www.comforthouse.com/vibalwatdel.html

I'd love to see an analog watch supporting a vibrating alarm, sapphire crystal, tritium markers and of course waterproof...



I know first hand what you mean, Tinnitus s**ks! Of all my G-shock's there is only one that vibrates, model G-7500, I believe. My wife and son bought it last year for my birthday. It won't wake me up but it's great for cooking and such.



robert

[Sunnie]

I have a bit of a watch addiction. I like watches where form follows function, but not so that an watch is unnecessarily ugly.

Great EDC watches, in my view, are made by Sinn. There are also a number of military inspired pieces like the SAR and GSAR that are worth looking at. And, since so many of the people here are into different steels and what they can achieve, it is really worth checking out Damasko who are at the cutting edge (like Sinn) of putting out almost watches in almost indestructible cases

Once you get into how well-made a good tool watch can be you never look back... but your wallet won't thank you! :-)

Sunnie

[prometheus]

gotta to say i'm a big fan of the auto movement, dive rated watch. i prefer 42 to 40mm diam cases, domed sapphire crystals, clean and simple to ready dials. who can't like the rolex sub or seadweller. ;) the rolex sub really is the first modern sports watch from which all others were born from.

if they weren't so bling by branding association, i'd might actually try and get one some day.

i love the idea of self sufficiency with a self winding movement. no batts to ever worry about. works on your own momentum. O0 plus something about the marvel of mechanical devices that compact is just cool.

of course there are new mechanical digitals now being introduced like some new models from ventura which are very intriguing.

my current edc watch if the sinn u1. great piece! clean modern design, great functional specs. O0

http://www.tadgear.com/images%20for%20pages/sinnu1_lume.jpg

[Serigrapher83]

Accuracy!

I'm an absolute freak about my time-piece being correct at all times. But I'm also an analog nut, so there are some conflicting issues here. My Tag keeps decent time, +/- 2 sec p/month. Pretty good according to them, and the jewler. Even Rolex can loose five seconds or more a month.

I also like the "Glow in the Dark" lumonous markers and hands, mine glow all night.

[sak_collector]

I just look for the "G-Shock" logo ;)

[PWork]

Quartz and automatics both have their place. My favorite watch is my Omega SMP. My "beater/woods" watch is a Casio Forester.
I like an easy to read, un-cluttered dial with date. I prefer something that is water resistant to at least 100ft. That way it will take any soaking I'm likely to give it.

[Deaths Head]

Not to picky with my watch. I like the tritium found in Luminox, so that is what I went with. I also prefer the sapphire crystal for scratch resistance. So I got a titanium Luminox and am quite happy with it.
I am not as watch savvy as many of our forum members though.
http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/7814/p41800057cq.jpg

[Sunnie]

Deaths Head, that watch is lovely in its simplicity. Great timing bezel, and it looks cool on the Nato/Rhino/Zulu strap.
What's that chain across it?

Sunnie

[Deaths Head]

Thanks for the complement. The chain is just there to accent my poor photography skills. It is a titanium necklace. O0

[Crocodilo]

Readability.
Reliability.
Power-availability (self-generated power or a low battery indicator).
Seconds hand.
Minutes hand.
Hours hand.
0-60 rotating timing bezel.

The above are non-negociable. All the rest is just nice to have:
Sensors (depth, altitude, temperature, compass, etc.)
Alarm
Calendar
Second time zone (I really use this one)
Chronometer (prefer digital: not easy to find a readable analog)
Computer-bezel (E6B type)
Metal casing
Saphire glass
Size (that fits me)
Style (as I see it)
Price (I've got more taste than money)

[Sunnie]

Crocodilio, what watch do you recommend with the above features, or are you still exploring yourself?

Sunnie

[Crocodilo]

Citizen ProMaster Aqualand (original model, 1985 style, still in production, I believe).

I use it for flying (work), diving (fun), and everything in between.

I have some other twenty watches, but ever since my wife gave me this one 4 years ago, the others are just counting drawer time.
The only one that does get some wrist time is an Omega Dynamic, on the rare dress-up occasions.

[Malcontent]

There is even a titanium model.

http://www.sporttek.co.uk/copy_of_citizen_aqualand_II_jp1010.html

[Sunnie]

I have a couple of Citizens: i agree that they are probably the best reasonably priced ana-digital style multifunction in a diver case watch out there. The diving bezel is non-negotiable for me on pretty much any watch (although I do wear g shocks without as beaters occasionally too).

Sunnie

[Jim101]

I have always liked and bought Seiko Divers watches. Check this site out, he has some unusual divers watches and a nice selection of bands.....If you want a band send him an email, he knows guys in the states that carry them, a nice guy....

http://www.timefactors.com/index.html

I have bought divers watches from this site, Mr.Low will take the time to answer any emails about prices, shipping etc. It takes four days to get a watch from him....I highly recommend him, my first purchase from him was an "Orange Monster".....

http://www.skywatches.com.sg/aboutus/photo1.htm

Have fun........

Jim