#ETA 2834

[28daysearlier]

I have been following Tockr since they first came on the scene in late 2017, I have always loved their unique designs since I first covered them (you can read that here), so you can imagine my delight when I got the opportunity recently to get my hands on one and spend some quality time with it.

The Concept

On June 6th 1944, a C-47 aircraft leads the charge into Normandy, emblazoned with foretoken message to Hitler. “That’s All, Brother” became an important part of American history on D-Day, and now you can own a piece of it.

The Tockr D-Day C-47 watch uses rescued material from the storied paratrooper transport as the foundation for its dial. Each dial bears the genuine markings of its past, and is completely unique in appearance.

The watch comes in 3 different variation styles, Type A ‘Clean Cut’, Type B ‘Stamped’, and Type C ‘Hard Worn’

The model I have for review is the Type C ‘Hard Worn’.

The Presentation Box

The watch comes in a wooden presentation box that is themed around WWII aviation and it really is a work of art on its own, everything about it is well thought out, and it is beautifully constructed, it alludes to the era it is meant too at every turn. As soon as you see the box you are aware that you are in for a special experience.

The faux fur brings to mind the flight jackets of WWII, the colour scheme is excellent, inside is the watch documentation and warranty card, and proudly presented below is the D-Day C47 itself.

I have done design work for years, I always have something to think (not say) when I see others designs. My only comment here is that who ever designed this kit did an exceptional job.

The Watch

CASE: Cushion-shaped in Stainles Steel 316L with anti-glare sapphire crystal

FINISH: Brushed/Polished

CASE BACK: Plain with Customized Engraving.

DIAL: Cut from an original portion of aeronautical aluminum that was rescued from That’s All, Brother during its extensive restoration,

Luminescent printed numerals.

DIAMETER: 42mm

The finish on the cushion case is beautiful, the brushed and polished edges work really together. The Anti-Reflective sapphire crystal is a really good quality and works really well to to allow you to admire what lies beneath.

The cushion case is cut in such a way that it is comfortable on smaller wrists like mine, whilst the crown is not obtrusive on the wrist in the slightest. It is my first part polished crown, and I really like it, it may be slightly slippy to wind, but hey – it is an automatic you don’t want take off, it is definately not a problem.

At first I was 50/50 about the plane on the end of the second hand, but after spending a week with the Tockr D-Day C47 I not only love the plane, but I love watching the shadow cast by the plane at it traverses the landscape of the textured dial below.

The back of the watch is really well finished and engraved, comfortable on the wrist, and securely in place by four screws. It is nice to see screws on a case in this day and age.

  The Movement and Running

I always say the mark of decent watch is what lies at the heart, not just the movement but the construction surrounding it. Again the D-Day does not disappoint. It is a full solid case with a Swiss ETA 2834-2 beating away healthily.

I love ETA movements and am going to miss them as they disappear from non swatch group watches in the months to come. Already we see brands jumping onto Sellita and manufacturer movements. It is hard to know the longevity from these other movements yet as only time will tell, but I do know that ETA are giving away their legacy, the movements being serviced in 40 years from now will not be ETA in the same degree that they are today.

When you are staring at a beating ETA 2834-2 you just have to test it (well you do if you are me).

Zero beat error, Zero deviation per day, healthy amplitude straight off the wrist. In other words that is pretty damned perfect, true poetry in motion.

Overall thoughts

It turns out my other watches hate the Tockr D-Day C47, they have not had any wrist time since it arrived, not because I really wanted to give this watch my full attention, but because I love wearing it.

I do not see how you could not love this watch for the following reasons:

No two are the same – the watch is unique.

Inside the watch is real piece of history

Superb design and construction

Swiss movement

Comfortable to wear

Awesome lume set up

Great customer service

Professional people behind the brand

I believe that Tockr is a brand that are here to stay, they have a great team and real passion for what they do. They also have a keen eye for design with a boldness to their designs that is really refreshing.

Do I have anything else to add?

Nah – Thats All Brother!

It has to be mentioned that proceeds from each purchase will go towards the CAF, helping fund the restoration of historic aircraft for future generations.

Links

Tockr Website

Facebook

Instagram

Hands on – The Tockr D-Day C-47 I have been following Tockr since they first came on the scene in late 2017, I have always loved their unique designs since I first covered them (

[pkansa]

Guess who’s back?  Limes is back!  Well, they were never gone, but the Limes Pharo DayDate has not been available for a bit now.  While we have focused – in the past – on their sportier pieces, there’s something to be said about a well-executed dress watch, and the Limes Pharo DayDate is precisely that.

Looking at the Limes Pharo DayDate, from the photos, this is a watch that speaks to me.  Sure, if you asked me if I’d pick Breguet hands (no lume), Roman numerals, and a day window complication for a watch, I probably wouldn’t be enthused.  Seeing it all together here, on top of the lovely textured dial, well, I’m convinced.

If you’re aware of Limes, you know that they are proud of their Ickler-designed cases (rightfully so), and things have been mixed up a bit here on the Limes Pharo DayDate.  In other words, no coin edge on the 40.5mm case, but there’s still that hint of texture on it, to give it some visual interest (and something to run fidgety fingers over).

Powered by a top-grade (and decorated) ETA 2834, you can pick up this classy dress watch for just over $800 (that’s outside the EU; inside the EU, you’ll be including VAT which takes the price to EUR 880).  All in all, just the sort of watch you may want to put on for those summertime weddings.  limes-watches.com

Watch Overview

Brand & Model: Limes Pharo DayDate

Price: $800

Who we think it might be for: You want classic looks in a modernized case

Would I buy one for myself based on what I’ve seen?:  The elements alone, no.  Together, as they are here?  Sure thing!

If I could make one design suggestion, it would be: Hmm – could we get little lume pips in those Breguet hands?

What spoke to me the most about this watch: The overall look and feel you get from the watch

#gallery-0-4 { margin: auto; } #gallery-0-4 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-0-4 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-0-4 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */

Limes wants you to see their new Pharo DayDate #dresswatch #under$1000 #classic Guess who's back?  Limes is back!  Well, they were never gone, but the Limes Pharo DayDate has not been available for a bit now.  

[shopcohanhphuc]

⌚⌚Đồng hồ TISSOT T-One Automatic (Nam) Case 38,5mm Giá Retail 750++ ~ 💰💰💰Săn sale: #7.800k ✌ 🔔🔔Đồng hồ Tissot T-one thiết kế lịch lãm với mặt màu trắng, vỏ vad dây demi gold sang trọng, có lịch thứ và ngày kèm bộ máy Automatic Thụy Sỹ. 🌟Kính Sapphire chống trầy xước 🌟Mặt số màu bạc với kim hình thanh kiếm tông vàng và vạch chỉ giờ. Chữ số Ả Rập xuất hiện ở các vị trí 3 giờ, 6 giờ và 9 giờ. 🌟Máy Automatic ETA 2834-2, với 25 chân kính, tốc độ 28800 vph, dự trữ năng lượng khoảng 38 giờ 🌟Lịch thứ góc 12h, lịch ngày góc 6h 🌟Vỏ và dây thép không gỉ mạ demi gold PVD 🌟Chống nước 50m 🇺🇸#Schp Hàng sẵn. https://www.instagram.com/p/CYCLlO8v38x/?utm_medium=tumblr

[quickberater]

Ebay Herrenuhren JUNKERS Herrenuhr 6462 Hugo JUNKERS - DAY-DATE ETA automatic 2834-2 Werk http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/707-53477-19255-0/1?ff3=2&toolid=10039&campid=5337445741&item=264565742342&vectorid=229487&lgeo=1&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=tumblr %#Quickberater% http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/707-53477-19255-0/1?ff3=2&toolid=10039&campid=5337445741&item=264565742342&vectorid=229487&lgeo=1&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=tumblr

[menwatchmolo]

^@!^ Gevril Men's Vaughn 46004 ETA 2834/2 Swiss Automatic Leather Date Watch https://ift.tt/2Q9wg5u

[watchesonlinecanada-blog]

Hamilton Khaki Pilot Quartz H64611555 Mens Watch

The Hamilton Khaki Pilot Quartz H64611555 Mens Watch is a big and simple to read watch. I really be glad about that the greater part of the watch’s face is devoted to large simple to read hands and indicators. The silver backdrop is quite dramatic. The brushed silver has an almost pearlescent quality. The inner index has painted hour numbers with 30 and 15-minute dashes. These are in a comparatively small font, but are easy enough to read. The main index utilizes raised numbers representing the seconds/minutes. The numbers are raised about a millimeter above the silver background and are completed with a jagged brushed finish giving these indicators plenty of disparity compared to the silver background. These minute/second indicators really make this watch special. The day and date indicators are black text on a white background and are cut into the primary and secondary indexes at the 12 and 6 positions. At the 12 position is the prerequisite pilot’s triangle indicator without looking compressed. The outer index has tick marks for the minutes and seconds, which I believe are decorated onto the silver backdrop. The Hamilton Khaki Pilot Quartz H64611555 Mens Watch, complement the pilot style watch and reach deep into the face making total use of the space provided. The hour hand is skeletonised at the tip allowing an easy view of the date window and inner hour index indicators, and the body of the hand is filled with a generous portion of Superluminova. The minute hand is skeletonised in the body of the hand, with the tip filled with Superluminova. The second hand is a long arrow with no luminous substance applied. The luminous substance works well and after many hours on my nightstand I am still able to make out the time, though, a bit of lumination at the 12 position would be helpful for orientation in low light conditions. The Hamilton Khaki Pilot Quartz H64611555 Mens Watch has an ETA 2834-2 movement. Other than the Hamilton logo engraved on the rotor, there is nothing special about it. Plain Jane, but functional. After owning two variants of the day/date ETA movement, I have to say that I like the accuracy, the ability to hand wind, and the snappiness of the day/date indicator changes exactly at midnight. An interesting and unexpected feature was the “H” buckle used on the strap. The “H” buckle design both looks sharp and works well on this strap. You really cannot go wrong with The Hamilton Khaki Pilot Quartz H64611555 Men’s Watch as an everyday-wear watch. At 42mm in width, it is a large watch for the wrist, definitely towards the top of the scale of what is wearable for all, but not overpowering. Bottom line: The Hamilton Watches gives the wearer the feel of the vintage aviators. An essential piece every pilot must have and vouch by its functions and form.

[angrykingeagle]

Top ten day-date watches

This post on the best day-date watches 2020 looks at one of the most universal and practical types of replica watches, with just time indications, plus the date, and the day written in full at the top of the dial in a segment-circular window. All the essential information, shown clearly and legibly. There aren’t all that many versions of this watch pattern. Here is a selection, starting with the grand-daddy of day-date watches (Rolex), and then with other similar models in approximate ascending price order.

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date

The day date watch is very much a Rolex thing. The brand launched this configuration in 1956, and since then it has always been exclusively in gold or platinum, with smooth or fluted bezel, and diamond-set versions. At 36 mm it is ideal for men who like a smallish watch, and for women. The days of the week are available in many different languages. It has the classic Rolex features, such as the cyclops lens over the date, the Oyster case waterproof to 100 metres depth, with hermetically-screwed caseback, and winding crown with the Twinlock double waterproofing system. It is powered by the Calibre 3155 movement, which has the brand’s own Parachrom balance spring, made from an anti-magnetic alloy. Prices start at about €200. www.watch4usale.com

Tissot T-One

Tissot make this watch in paired versions, men’s and women’s, for occasions such as engagements, marriages and anniversaries. Reference T0384301105700, this version has a black leather strap, stainless steel case, the ETA 2834-2 movement, and black dial. 38.5 mm diameter in the men’s version. Price €480, available from the Tissot online store

Certina DS-1 Day-Date

Certina is a brand with a long history, as suggested by the date 1888 below the brand name on the dial. The dial, black or silver, is simple and well-balanced, with separate tracks for minutes and fifths of seconds, baton-shaped hour indices, day at the top and date at the bottom. The 39 mm case houses an automatic movement made by ETA, the Calibre 2834-2 with about 38-40 hours power reserve. The winding rotor can be viewed through the sapphire caseback. The case is in stainless steel. There are three versions, reference C006.430.16.081.00 with anthracite dial and leather strap, C006.430.11.051.00 with black dial and steel bracelet, and C006.430.11.031.00 with silver-finish dial and steel bracelet. Price starts at about €695. More info from perfectwrist.ru

Victorinox Swiss Army Infantry Vintage Day/Date

The Victorinox Swiss Army Infantry Vintage Day/Date is part of the brand’s upward move in the field of watches. Famous for their Swiss Army knives, the brand now makes timepieces with mechanical movements, and this combines the military pilot’s watch look with the day/date function. This is an interesting entry-level piece, though I’m not sure whether it’s still available in official boutiques. On Amazon you can purchase it new at €200. perfectwrist.ru

Hamilton Pilot Khaki Pilot Day Date

The Hamilton Pilot Khaki Pilot Day Date, reference H 64615135, is an attractive combination of the classic pilot’s watch, with a 42 mm dial, large chunky hands with loads of SuperLuminova, an hour scale cleverly positioned so that the skeleton tip of the hour hand corresponds exactly to the hours, a minute hand with its own scale at the edge of the watch, and the day and date windows. The Calibre 2834-2 movement can be seen through the sapphire caseback. It is a classic ETA movement providing 38-40 hours power reserve, and it also provides the hacking seconds function for the central seconds hand. The watch is a 2013 piece, and its price is around €980. It appeared in the movie Interstellar worn by Matthew McConaughey. Info perfectwrist.ru

Raymond Weil Freelancer

The Freelancer by Raymond Weil is an automatic day-date watch in steel, reference 2720-ST-20021, 42 mm in diameter, 10.2 mm thickness. The watch has an automatic movement providing 38 hours power reserve. It has a sapphire caseback and 100 metres water resistance. The dial has a clou de Paris area at the centre. About €1,525. Info from perfectwrist.ru

Tudor Glamour Date-Day

Tudor make several day-date watches, such as the Glamour Date-Day, reference 56003-68063. This piece is 39 mm in diameter, in steel and yellow gold. The two metals are also used for the double bezel and the bracelet; the dial is champagne colour. The case is waterproof to 100 metres. The automatic movement, calibre 2834, has a power reserve of about 38 hours. Another version is the Glamour Date-Day reference 56000, in steel, with feuille hands. Price about €1,580. Info watch4usale.com

Maurice Lacroix Pontos Day/Date

Maurice Lacroix make the Pontos Day/Date, with the days of the week closer to the centre of the dial than the previous models. This piece, reference PT6158-SS001-03E, has a 40-mm dial, with various finishes available. The automatic ML155 movement provides 38 hours power reserve, and it is visible through the sapphire caseback. Price around €300. More info from perfectwrist.ru

Paul Picot Gentleman Arc-en-Ciel 40 mm

This watch has a slightly different layout, with the day shown to the left of the 12 o’clock numeral, balanced by the label “Gentleman” on the other side. The days are in different colours, while the date is shown on a window with space for three numbers at the bottom of the dial. The case is 42 mm in diameter, reference P205.SG.3601, price about €157 perfectwrist.ru

Omega Constellation Co-Axial Day-Date 38 mm

The Omega Constellation Co-Axial Day-Date 38 mm has a similar layout, except that the date is at 6 o’clock, and this watch has a transparent caseback. The bezel features the “griffes” or claws motif on each side, moulded into the red gold bezel. The bracelet is in stainless steel and gold, with a silver dial. The transparent caseback reveals the co-axial 8602-calibre movement, providing 55 hours’ power reserve. Like the Rolex, this piece is water resistant to 100 metres. Reference 123.20.38.22.02.001, with many different versions available in different case and strap materials. Prices from about €100. Info from perfectwrist.ru

[mypearlsukshop]

Hamilton - Men's Watch H64455523

Vendor: Otomo Type: Watches Price: 367.84

Brand: Hamilton

Color: Khaki

Features:

Hamilton

H64455523

Khaki

Field

King

Publisher: Hamilton

Warranty: No Warranty

Details: Hamilton H64455523 Khaki Field King Auto men's automatic watch features a 40mm wide and 11mm thick solid stainless steel case with a fixed bezel and a textured push-pull crown. Hamilton H64455523 is powered by a precise Swiss Made ETA 2834-2 automatic movement with 25 jewels. This stylish watch also features a sharp looking beige dial with beige accents silver tone luminous hands and Arabic numeral hour markers along with the 12/24-hour time and day-date display functions, scratch resistant sapphire crystal and water resistant to 50 meters. Hamilton H64455523 is equipped with a 20mm wide white stitched brown leather strap with a buckle clasp. Hamilton H64455523 men's Khaki Field King Auto beige dial brown leather strap automatic watch is brand new and comes in an original Hamilton gift box and is backed by a 2 years limited warranty.

EAN: 7640113835477

from Otomo https://ift.tt/2jpQwOE via IFTTT

[neekfu-zaoslo]

Mens Pre Owned CYMA SWISS Made Automatic Wristwatch Two Tone ETA 2834-2 - 25 Js http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=2&toolid=10044&campid=5337410320&customid=&lgeo=1&vectorid=229466&item=272792723214

[kaitga-raijwu]

Mens Pre Owned CYMA SWISS Made Automatic Wristwatch Two Tone ETA 2834-2 - 25 Js http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=2&toolid=10044&campid=5337410320&customid=&lgeo=1&vectorid=229466&item=272792723214

[fuojbe-beowgi]

Mens Pre Owned CYMA SWISS Made Automatic Wristwatch Two Tone ETA 2834-2 - 25 Js http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=2&toolid=10044&campid=5337410320&customid=&lgeo=1&vectorid=229466&item=272792723214

[shopcohanhphuc]

⌚⌚Đồng hồ TISSOT T-One (Nam) Case 39mm Giá Retail 675$++ ~ 💰💰💰Săn sale: #6.900k ✌ 🔔🔔Đồng hồ Tissot T-One thuộc dòng sản phẩm T-classic cổ điển, trang nhã với thiết kế đậm chất công sở, đầy đủ tính năng lịch ngày, lịch thứ ô lịch to, đáy lộ cơ. 🌟Kính sapphire chống trầy xước. 🌟Mặt số màu bạc, kim hình thanh kiếm và cọc số màu bạc. Các chữ số Ả Rập đánh dấu các vị trí 3, 6 và 9 giờ 🌟Máy Automatic Eta Caliber 2834-2 với 25 chân kính, tốc độ 28800 vph, dự trữ năng lượng khoảng 38 giờ. 🌟Đáy lộ cơ rất đẹp 🌟Vỏ và dây thép không gỉ cao cấp sáng bóng 🌟Lịch thứ góc 12h và lịch ngày góc 6h. 🌟Chống nước 50m 🇺🇸#Schp Hàng sẵn �� https://www.instagram.com/p/CUu0RNWPB_8/?utm_medium=tumblr

[dauzku-huutnu]

Mens Pre Owned CYMA SWISS Made Automatic Wristwatch Two Tone ETA 2834-2 - 25 Js http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=2&toolid=10044&campid=5337410320&customid=&lgeo=1&vectorid=229466&item=272792723214

[feepno-daibva]

Mens Pre Owned CYMA SWISS Made Automatic Wristwatch Two Tone ETA 2834-2 - 25 Js http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=2&toolid=10044&campid=5337410320&customid=&lgeo=1&vectorid=229466&item=272792723214

[twirgri-garagi]

Mens Pre Owned CYMA SWISS Made Automatic Wristwatch Two Tone ETA 2834-2 - 25 Js http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=2&toolid=10044&campid=5337410320&customid=&lgeo=1&vectorid=229466&item=272792723214