#speedmaster 38mm watch

[loveintensely]

Jonathan Bailey at the Icons Shine with OMEGA event launching the new Speedmaster 38mm watch in Milan, April 2024.

Jonny is wearing one of my personal favorite looks on him in 2024: The Emerald Green Velvet Sebastiano Dinner Jacket by Giuliva Heritage with his chest hair on display🔥😍🔥

Best photoshoots of Jonny for 2024.

[dcvw]

FRATELLO: Hands-On With Two Hamilton Intra-Matic Smoked Dial Watches 

Christmas is always that perfect time to wear a dress watch. Or better said, the time you realize you really need a dress watch in your collection. Last Christmas, I was actually prepared and instead of wearing my Speedmaster or Submariner, I found myself wearing a dress watch almost the entire holiday period. Of course, you don’t just purchase a (dress) watch to wear it during Christmas only, but I can think of more appropriate occasions where you might prefer a more classic watch over a sports watch. Then, there are people like my younger step-brother for example, who wear a dress watch every single day of the year. It is not for me personally, although I do wear my Globemaster a lot, which can definitely be seen as a dress watch (despite its thickness).

Anyway, Hamilton reached out to us with their American Classic Intra-Matic collection and I picked two models I would actually consider myself if I’d be in the market for a new dress watch. It is the 42mm gold (PVD) watch with a brown smoked dial and the 38mm stainless steel watch with a grey smoked dial. Both are under 1000 Euro (or $1145USD) and have the same movement. Without further ado, let’s have a look...

[watchestobuy]

This 1991 38mm. OMEGA SPEEDMASTER chronograph is known as the “reduced”, to due its slightly smaller size when compared with the Omega Speedmaster Moon watch. This particular example houses the fine 46 jewel automatic winding OMEGA chronograph caliber 1140 OMEGA movement-just cleaned and accurate with all functions working perfectly. The all gold dial, crown pushers and gold accented bezel really add a great look to this SPEEDMASTER. The entire watch displays excellent overall condition. This watch is priced well.

[menwatchmolo]

^@!^ Omega Speedmaster CART 38mm 3510.80 Men's Watch https://ift.tt/3fK0jer

[yarnikaukraine]

Omega пополнила женскую линейку хронографов #Speedmaster 38mm новыми моделями в корпусе из золота #Sedna (Ref.: 324.63.38.50.02.003 и Ref.: 324.68.38.50.02.003 - безель инкрустирован бриллиан-тами) и желтого золота ( Ref.:324.63.38.50.02.004 и Ref.: 324.68.38.50.02.004 - безель инкрустирован бриллиан-тами). На внутренней части безеля расположено кольцо из зеленого алюминия с тахиметрической шкалой, внешняя часть украшена бриллиантовым паве. На серебристом опаловом циферблате горизонтально размещены овальные счетчики, а вертикально – окошко даты в положении "6 часов". Индексы изготовлены из 18-каратного желтого золота, циферблат снабжен лакированными зелеными стрелками или стрелками из 18-каратного желтого золота. Заднюю крышку всех моделей украшает традиционный для часов #Speedmaster медальон с легендарным рельефным изображением морского конька. На все часы #OMEGA предоставляется 5-летний гарантийный срок, который обеспечивает ремонт любых материалов или устранение недостатков производственного характера. С более подробной информацией об условиях и сроках действия гарантии вы можете ознакомиться в разделе "Инструкции по эксплуатации" #omegawatches #instawatch #watchesinukraine #watchesinua #lifestyle #instamagazine #watches #sybarite_ua #luxlife #instaluxury #instalife #годинникивукраїні #instawatches #luxe #everysecondcounts #instagood #instastyle #instalook #swissmade #instaswiss #timeless #brandnews #luxelife #luxelifestyle https://www.instagram.com/p/CAFvLp2HI46/?igshid=1kydnng114x91

[coppolafrancis]

Baselword 2019 Wrap-Up

Breaking Down Baselworld 2019

Each season, Baselworld seems to be shifting just as quickly as the industry at large. In 2018, the Swiss watch powerhouse The Swatch Group announced their exit from the show. In addition, there were a number of brands who opted to exhibit at the SIHH in Geneva earlier this year. As a result, Baselworld 2019 was certainly a bit smaller than past seasons. However, this presented both the exhibition and the exhibitors a unique opportunity to hone their focus.

Despite the constant flux in the industry, there’s no shortage of fantastic watches debuting. At the end of the day, the watches are what really matter, right? We were excited to see some of our favorite watchmakers continuing to up the ante with their latest creations. Here, we’ve rounded up a few of our top brands and the exciting new offerings they’ve presented for 2019.

Rolex

Rolex introduced an astounding number of new releases at Baselworld this year. Here, we saw updated additions to their fan favorite lines: the Yacht-Master, Sea-Dweller, GMT-Master II, Day-Date, Datejust, and Daytona. First, the brand launched a new sailing watch: the Yacht-Master 42, Reference 226659. The model is the first 42mm time and date Yacht-Master to join the family of watches. It also comes complete with an all-new matte black Cerachrom bezel.

Next up is the Sea-Dweller introduced in a two-tone steel and yellow gold Rolesor variation. The Reference 126603 is essentially the same as the Reference 126600 released in 2017 but in a brand new colorway. Then we have two new iterations of the GMT-Master II. The Reference 126710 offers a new style combination with a two-tone blue and black “Batman” bezel and a Jubilee bracelet. There’s also the Reference 126719, which features a totally new look for the collection. It boasts a white gold construction and a unique Meteorite dial, appearing for the first time on the GMT. This model showcases the beloved, two-tone red and blue “Pepsi” bezel and comes equipped with an Oyster bracelet.

Rolex also unveiled several new iterations of the Day-Date. The next generation is available in either 18-karat yellow or everose gold with distinctive green or brown ombre dials respectively. In addition, there’s a new Rainbow Day-Date, Reference 128345. Next, we have three new versions of the Datejust. First, there are two variants of the 36mm. They come in a choice of white gold or Rolesor and a black sunray finish dial or white mother of pearl dial with diamond hour markers. Finally, Rolex takes a fresh spin on the 31mm Datejust, also in two options. You can select from an olive-green sunray finish dial with contrasting yellow gold hour markers. Or, there’s a rose sunray finish dial with monochromatic rose gold hour markers. Last but not least is the latest variation of the Cosmograph Daytona. This ornate model features an elaborate dial with pave diamonds and black lacquer.

OMEGA

Unlike Rolex, OMEGA focused their energy on presenting one showstopper at Baselworld 2019. Here, they debuted the Speedmaster Apollo 11 Anniversary Limited Edition. The model pays tribute to the 50th anniversary of the mission. Gold traditionally corresponds to the celebration of a 50th anniversary. So, it was only fitting the brand make the commemorative model in a new gold alloy they’ve dubbed “Moonshine Gold.” The metal uses additional palladium, which can help to combat the discoloration that sometimes occurs in typical yellow gold. Gold continues to be a theme on the dial, which is also solid gold. Inside, this Speedy is equally impressive. You’ll find the brand’s in-house, hand-wound Master Chronometer 3861 with METAS certification. You can view it in all its glory through the sapphire caseback. Surrounding it is commemorative text along with proportionate renderings of the Earth and Moon orbiting the movement.

Breitling

Breitling also showcased a diverse lineup at Baselworld with new additions to three of their collections. First, they released five new iterations of the iconic Navitimer. The Navitimer 1 Automatic 41 is available in four new references and varieties. Overall, the model has the same aesthetic as the 38mm Navitimer the brand debuted in 2018. However, this time it’s on a larger scale and available in a ton of style options.

You can choose from stainless steel or two-tone stainless steel and rose gold. There are also silver, blue, black, and carbon dial options in addition to a bracelet or alligator strap in a number of colors. Then, there’s the limited edition Reference 806 1959 Re-Edition. As the name suggests, this re-issue echoes the design of the model from 1959. Here, the devil is in the details. Elements like the Plexiglas crystal and beaded bezel closely mimic the original. However, there are some modern updates, like the COSC certified chronograph movement and increased water resistance.Next, Breitling launches five new variations of the Superocean. In addition to a similar array of style options, the most notable feature is the range of sizes. The brand is offering the latest Superocean in 36, 42, 44, 46, and 48mm versions. Finally, Breitling commemorates their partnership with the British motorcycle company Norton with the Premier B01 Chronograph 42 Norton Edition. The 42mm model is the flagship of the brand’s new Premier collection. It features a two-register chronograph dial and transparent caseback showcasing the self-winding Breitling Manufacture Caliber 01.

TAG Heuer

TAG Heuer displayed a nice balance at this year’s exhibition, from a vintage reissue to an updated smartwatch. The brand also celebrates a 50th anniversary this year for the Monaco with a reissue. In addition, TAG Heuer has built out the Autavia line with a whopping seven new references. The all-new Autavia Isograph collection taps into the model’s aviation roots. It proves the collection is equally capable as a pilot’s watch as it is a racing chronograph.You’ll notice updates like the addition of a seconds hand and the traditional indices swapped out for Arabic numerals. More aviation-inspired features include a bi-directional 60-minute bezel, an oversized crown, and sword-shaped hands. A plethora of style options make up the seven references. You can choose from stainless steel or bronze and a blue, black, or grey dial as well as bracelet, leather, or NATO straps in a variety of colors. Finally, TAG Heuer expands its connected line with the Golf Edition. As the name suggests, the brand has optimized this model for the fairway.

Final Thoughts

Today, the watch industry is changing more rapidly than ever before. In a fast-paced world, watchmakers must keep the pace and keep up with the times to stay relevant and interesting. The annual Baselworld exhibition in Geneva presents a crucial moment at the start of each year. One for us to check in and get a sense of where the industry is heading. To shop our collection of best watches under 500, please contact us. Next time I’ll be talking about the dreaded fractures!

[mypkshop-blog]

Top 10 Quartz Gold Watch | Best Quartz Gold Watches in Pakistan

Buy Online Quartz Gold Watches in pakistan from company website in lahore in all over the world country brand in karachi for men and women in Pakistan.

When pondering watches it's anything but difficult to become involved with the sentiment of a complex mechanical timepiece. Brands like Bulgari, MB&F, and Zenith are secured a fight to create progressively unpredictable and expand watch developments, while even standard players like Rotary demand flaunting the programmed development of their watches with glass backs and skeleton instruments.

The majority of this can make the modest quartz development feel somewhat lacking. In any case, dread not, on the grounds that where self-winding developments win the prize for unpredictability and craftsmanship, quartz watches battle back with their low costs, expanded exactness, and just about zero upkeep.

It is these three variables, led by  Best Quartz Gold Watches japanese brands like Casio and Seiko, which neigh-on obliterated the customary watch industry, harking back to the 1970s, during a period the Swiss called the Quartz Crisis - and the remainder of the world called the Quartz Revolution.

Today, Quartz watches are commonly less expensive than their increasingly mechanical relatives, however the absolute greatest Swiss names offer some four-figure choices of their own. For instance, both Omega and Tag Heuer have quartz choices in their present lineup.

1. MONDAINE STOP2GO

Motivations TO BUY

+Crisp and straightforward structure

+Two second delay a fun trick

+Optional red lash includes some flare

Motivations TO AVOID

- Less expensive Mondaines look fundamentally the same as

Get Online Quartz Gold Watches in pakistan from company website in lahore in all over the world country brand in karachi for men and women in Pakistan. Mondaine is the official supplier of tickers over the Swiss railroad organize. Situated on station stages, these timekeepers stop for two seconds toward the finish of consistently, at that point all start the following moment at definitely a similar time, to guarantee all tickers over the system remain in a state of harmony.

To emulate this, the 41mm Mondaine Stop2Go delays for two seconds toward the finish of every moment, at that point the moment hand ticks into spot before the recycled beginnings once more. It's a fun trick for watch sweethearts, however implies the second hand can't be trusted for exact timekeeping - in light of the fact that it really takes 58 seconds to clear its way around the dial.

Regardless of that, we cherish Mondaine's straightforward, notable plan and think the Stop2Go makes an extraordinary expansion for any gathering.

2. TAG HEUER FORMULA ONE

Motivations TO BUY

+Diverse scope of timepieces

+Water impervious to 200 meters

+High precision

Motivations TO AVOID

- Some models are somewhat gaudy

This 41mm watch from Tag Heuer is accessible in a scope of various arrangements and plans, the vast majority of which speak to a gesture to the organization's association with engine sport - thus the F1 name. Tag accepts its battery-fueled quartz development is one of the most precise in Switzerland, and cases it will just pick up or lose an error of a couple of moments every month.

This specific model has a brushed blue dial and rhodium plating on the hands and hour and moment markings. The case is brushed steel with a level sapphire gem and screw-down case back. Water opposition is 200 meters and the lash has a twofold wellbeing framework with jumping augmentation.

3. OMEGA SPEEDMASTER SKYWALKER X-33

Motivations TO BUY

+Tough yet lightweight

+Extra highlights by means of advanced showcase

+Quartz development tried by the European Space Agency

Motivations TO AVOID

- Expensive for a quartz

- On the enormous side

This watch has an enormous 45mm case produced using lightweight titanium with a coordinating lash. It includes a dark fired bidirectional bezel and dark dial with an incorporated LCD show. This gives the Skywalker X-33 something of a split character, where an ordinary case, bezel and set of hands is mixed with an advanced showcase.

The showcase offers up a few highlights, similar to a stopwatch, up to three distinctive time zones, three cautions and an interminable schedule. The Skywalker is water impervious to 30 meters and Omega asserts the battery has an existence of two years. The quartz development was tried and qualified by the European Space Agency.

4. BRAUN BN0035

Motivations TO BUY

+Sharp plan

+Three-dial chronograph

+Available in dark or white

Motivations TO AVOID

- 40mm case and 20mm tie may feel unreasonably little for a few

A structure great, the BN0035 investigates and includes a three-dial chronograph. The watch has a 40mm case so is genuinely reduced by present day benchmarks, and is likewise generally thin at 9.4mm; it's worked from hardened steel and is water impervious to 5 ATM (50 meters).

The case is worked from treated steel, while the tie with conventional clasp catch is cowhide. The watch is offered taking all things together dark with a coordinating lash, or with a silver case, white face and dark tie.

5. TIMEX WATERBURY UNITED

Motivations TO BUY

+Compact measurements for slimmer wrists

+Indiglo night-light

Motivations TO AVOID

- Small size won't be for everybody

This smaller quartz watch by Timex is ideal - fit to slimmer wrists with its 38mm case and 18mm tie. The tempered steel case houses a dark dial with 12-hour and 24-hour markings, in addition to a date entanglement at three o'clock.

The Waterbury United is roused by military plan and is planned as a watch fit to nature. The unmistakable dial with red and white numbers, in addition to the stone washed cowhide lash help make this vibe like an outdoorsy timepiece, instead of one to be combined with your supper coat. Additional highlights incorporate water protection from 50 meters and Timex's Indiglo backdrop illumination.

6. TISSOT PRC200

Motivations TO BUY

+Available in a wide range of arrangements

+Water impervious to 200 meters

+Classic sports watch plan

Motivations TO AVOID

- Quite a caught up with looking dial

The Swiss-made Tissot PRC200 is offered with a wide scope of ties and faces to suit any style. All models are water impervious to 200 meters and highlight a three-dial chronograph with stopwatch precise to 1/tenth of a second. The case is 42mm wide and 12mm thick, produced using treated steel, and uses a screw-down crown and case back.

Different choices for the PRC200 incorporate treated steel lashes, and distinctive shading alternatives for both the dial (dark, blue, silver) and the second hand, which can be had in differentiating red or yellow, boosting the watch's energetic nature.

7. LONGINES CONQUEST VHP

Motivations TO BUY

+A cook's dozen of various arrangements

+Classic plan

Motivations TO AVOID

- Some alternatives excessively dull

There are at present 13 distinct adaptations of the Longines Conquest VHP, so you should discover precisely the correct model for you. Lash choices incorporate hardened steel and elastic, and dial hues incorporate dark, white, blue, and a wrap up the weave of carbon fiber.

The case is 41mm in distance across and is water impervious to 5 ATM, while the face is secured by scratch-safe sapphire precious stone and incorporates a few layers of against intelligent covering applied to the underside.

8. Resident NIGHTHAWK

Motivations TO BUY

+Solar-controlled - never needs a battery

+Chronograph

+Water impervious to 200 meters

Motivations TO AVOID

- Quite a thick structure

Resident's Eco-Drive framework takes light - characteristic or fake - and transforms it into vitality, which is put away in the watch and conveyed step by step. This implies the battery never needs supplanting, and enough vitality is put away to control the watch for a half year, even in complete obscurity. Not supplanting the battery is helpful, yet in addition implies the watch's 200 meters of water opposition is never messed with by opening up the treated steel case.

This specific model of Nighthawk includes a blue dial and a dark steel case with is 43mm wide and 12.5mm thick. The date is shown at the four o'clock position and the face incorporates a two-dial chronograph with a stopwatch precise to 1/fifth of a second.

9. SINN UX

Motivations TO BUY

+Water impervious to 5,000 meters

+Improved submerged intelligibility

+Rotating jumping bezel

Motivations TO AVOID

- Expensive for a quartz development

- Fairly enormous at 44mm

This jumping watch by Sinn is water impervious to a huge 5,000 meters and is intended to remain flawlessly intelligible submerged and in any conditions. A lithium-particle battery implies a long life, yet in addition guarantees the Best watch in Multan keeps on working in outrageous temperatures - down to less 25 Celsius and up to in addition to 60C.

The basic dark dial with white hours markings has a date complexity at four o'clock, differentiating red second hand, and a turning plunging bezel with radiant markings. A genuinely huge watch, the case estimates 44mm crosswise over and is 13.3mm thick, while the band carry width is 22mm.

10. ENCLAVE PILOT 41

Motivations TO BUY

+Well evaluated

+Two-dial chronograph

+Two shading choices

Motivations TO AVOID

- Suede ties will in general show wear all the more rapidly

The Pilot 41 by Enclave has a 42mm case which is simply 7mm thick. The watch takes standard 20mm ties in the event that you need to jazz things up from the standard-issue dark colored softened cowhide, and the hardened steel case is water impervious to 5 ATM.

The enormous, clear face includes a two-dial chronograph with stop-stop-star and reset catches, in addition to a date inconvenience a the three o'clock position. Enclave sells the Pilot 41 with a naval force face, as observed here, and ivory. Both are ensured by sapphire precious stone and should make an alluring, strong explanation on any wrist.

[lovinwatch]

#WorldSightDay / #OMEGAOrbisTeddy 🐻 Today is World Sight Day, and the perfect moment to present our new #OMEGA #Speedmaster 38mm “Orbis” watch. Proceeds help @OrbisIntl to fight blindness in remote regions around the world.

[atakportal]

New Post has been published on https://uberbuyer.com/index.php/2019/01/05/324-18-38-40-05-001-new-omega-speedmaster-diamond-38mm-womens-luxury-watch-4/

324.18.38.40.05.001 | NEW OMEGA SPEEDMASTER DIAMOND 38MM WOMEN'S LUXURY WATCH

Item specifics

Condition:

New with tags: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is

Brand:

OMEGA

Watch Shape: Round Gender: Women's Case Material: Stainless Steel Style: Luxury Case Finish: Polished Features: Water Resistant, Date, Chronograph, Small seconds, COSC Chronometer Certified, Diamond Accent, Sapphire Crystal, Scratch-Resistant, Swiss Made Band Color: White Band Material: Leather Face Color: Mother of Pearl Movement: Mechanical (Automatic) Water Resistance: 100 Metres / 10 ATM Display: Analog MPN:

324.18.38.40.05.001

Model:

Omega Speedmaster

Lug Width: 18mm Case Size: 38mm UPC:

793588078638

324.18.38.40.05.001 | NEW OMEGA SPEEDMASTER DIAMOND 38MM WOMEN’S LUXURY WATCH

Price : 7,575.00 Ends on : 1 week

View on eBay

[watchestobuy]

This 38mm. OMEGA SPEEDMASTER chronograph is known as the “reduced”, to due its slightly smaller size when compared with the Omega Speedmaster Moon watch. This particular example houses the fine 46 jewel automatic winding OMEGA chronograph caliber 1140 OMEGA movement-just cleaned and accurate with all functions working perfectly. The gold sub-dials, crown pushers and bezel really add a great look to this 1990’s OMEGA. This watch is priced well.

[culturaldispatch]

Time On A Budget XIII: Affordable Watches Under $60

A watch is an extension of the person wearing it. Yeah, I know that sounds a bit pretentious but it’s true. Why else would someone spend $25,000 on and obsess over a piece of jewelry that most people won’t even notice you’re wearing? But it’s not just a signifier of wealth. It can be a sign to others how you define yourself. I wear dive watches because I’m a scuba Instructor even though I haven’t actually timed a dive with my watch in over a decade. I use a dive computer instead. And to others a watch is something you just throw on your wrist that looks “pretty good.” Either way there are watches for everyone and listed here are a collection of good lucking watches that won’t break the bank while style maintaining a little bit of style. Some are better than others and in this review I try to point out the differences in what you are paying for.

Casio MTP4500D-1AV on a cheapestnatostraps.com leather strap

Before we get into it you can find previous installments of this series here.

Click here to keep reading.

Howk Tangente Homage - $20

Howk on a leather strap from a Timex Expedition with AJ Morgan Castro Sunglasses

Driven by the success of companies like Daniel Wellington and the German luxury brand Nomos the past few years has seen an explosion of watches influenced by the early-to-mid-century modernist design movements. At the low end this means there is a variety of Chinese minimalist designs to choose from that all look pretty good even if they aren’t high quality or particularly original in their styling. At the high end their are fantastically made German watches using Bauhaus design aesthetics like Stowa and the aforementioned Nomos.

On a red, white and blue NATO. Good look for the 4th of July or Bastille Day.

A new (to me) entry in that category is the Hook Bauhaus model which is a shameless Nomos Tangente ripoff/homage. Like most of these cheap Chinese watches of this type Howk is nothing more than a name used because…well… a watch should have a brand name on it. Like the Corgeuts or Deberts I’ve reviewed previously it’s a nonsense name that really does not mean much of anything. It’s just a way to legally sell replica watches in the US.

At first glance the Howk really is a fantastic looking little watch which is to be expected because there’s nothing at all original about it’s design. Like the Nomos that it’s aping it features a very tasteful use of an Avant Garde Condensed type of font for its numerals which gives it a cool 1930s feel. Another nice touch is the second hand is on the subdial at 6 o’clock which gives it a bit of a classy subdued look. At 38mm it fits nicely on most wrists and will fit under a shirt cuff.

The tech specs are nothing special but for $20 you should not be expecting much. The case is made from a cheap alloy which makes it very lightweight but not very durable. However, the movement itself is a japanese Miyota quartz movement which is about as reliable as a movement can possibly be. The Howk is water resistant to 30m which means it should be fine if you are washing your hands but I would not go swimming with it on. It also looks great on a variety of straps. 

The drilled lugs make it very easy to change out the stock strap.

As with most watches of this type the stock strap leaves a bit to be desired however this is far from the worst leather strap I’ve seen on a sub-$25 watch. I put it on the leather strap from a Timex Expedition Scout and thought that it looked even better than the stock strap. And of course it looks great on a brightly colored NATO strap. It’s an incredibly versatile watch.

On the wrist

The bottom line is this is a great watch for the price and I would easily put it in the same category as a Timex Weekender in terms of durability and quality. It has a leg up on the Timex in that it’s not cursed with the incredibly loud (but otherwsie reliable) Timex quartz movement. However a Weekender has the advantage of Indiglo which allows you to light up the watch at night. Unfortunately there is no lume or anything of the sort on the Howk. In low light you just won’t be able to see it. 

On an Eton Dot NATO 

The Kano Bauhaus inspired watch from the 1940s which influenced both Nomos and Howk.

There is no ignoring the fact that this is a watch that steals its looks from a far more expensive watch, the Nomos Tangente. In fairness to the Howk though the Nomos Tangente is not exactly an original design itself. It’s an updated take on a watch from the watchmaker Kano who was producing them in the glory days of Bauhaus design in the 1930s. It’s up to you rather the lack of originality on the part of the makers of the Howk watch bothers you. For an everyday $20 beater watch I’m not particularly bothered by it.

Note: It’s been pointed out to me that the Amazon listing for this watch list the lug width at 18mm. It’s actually 20mm.

Similar options: Timex Weekender, Timex Field Expedition

Seiko SNK809 - $55

SNK809 on a leather NATO from Crown & Buckle.

Suggesting a Seiko 5, particularly a member of the SNK family, as an intro to watch collecting is almost cliche. Damn near every list of this type is going to mention this watch. However, there’s a damn good reason for that which is that this watch is a fucking steal.

How many $55 watches have an exhibition caseback?

Very, very rarely do you find a company selling a mechanical, automatic watch with an in-house movement for less than $60. But Seiko has been doing just that with the Seiko 5 series of watches for over 50 years. The 5 in the Seiko watch branding comes from its features; 1) automatic winding, a day/date display, water resistance (which varies depending on the watch model,) recessed crown at 4 o’clock, and a durable case (which usually means it is made of stainless steel.) The SNK continues that long tradition admirably. While the watch automatically winds it’s 7s26c movement does not hack or hand-wind. Despite those drawbacks it’s an incredibly accurate and durable movement that also powers some far more expensive watches in the Seiko lineup (such as the venerable SKX007.)

On the wrist the pilot-inspired face is very easy to read even in low-light thanks to some pretty decent lume. It’s got a sporty look that is pretty easy to dress up or down on both leather and nylon straps. The look is pretty heavily inspired by the B-Uhr pilot watches worn by Luftwaffe pilots in the Second World War and coveted by collector’s ever since. 

A WWII vintage B-Uhr pilot watch. Much like Volkswagen and Fanta before it the B-Uhr style has managed to lose its association with NAZI Germany which is fortunate because it really is a great looking design. Many B-Uhr style pilot watches take their cues from the Luftwaffe originals and clock in at sizes of 44+ millimeters which on a wrist like mine is absolutely massive. The SNK is a far more manageable 37mm.

My only real complaint about the SNK is that the case is brushed stainless steel. This is purely personal preference but I would prefer it to have a slightly polished case. That’s not a deal breaker though. For less than $60 the SNK provides a damn near unbeatable bang for the buck in that you get an original (albeit derivitive) design, in-house movement and a build quality that punches above it’s weight.

Similar options: Seiko SNK80X in Blue, Green, or Cream, or the Seiko SNKK27

Casio MTP4500D-1AV Slide Rule Aviator - $52

Casio Aviator on a green ZULU strap

At it’s core the purpose of a wristwatch is to be a tool that tells time easily and at a glance. That is a simple purpose but its applications run the gamut from the mundane to the monumental. From a diver using their diver’s bezel to keep track of their bottom time to the crew of Apollo 13 using their Omega Speedmaster’s chronograph complication to correct for catastrophic failure of their moonbound spacecraft a variety of complications and modifications have been made to these watches to make them more useful tools for telling time.

One such modification that you don’t see quite as often on affordable watches is the slide rule bezel. Just as the name says the slide rule bezel allows a person to make calculations on the fly using the inner chapter ring on the watch dial and a moveable bezel to act as a slide rule. With this feature you can quickly convert MPH to KPH (and vice versa) and a host of other conversions a pilot may find useful on the fly when you don’t have the time to find a calculator. A Blog To Watch has a fantastic run down of how a slide rule bezel works.

On a SB NATO from Cincy Strap Works (which is one of the most comfortable NATOs I’ve ever worn) and the classic gold Aviators.

As with most of Casio’s quartz analog watches the MTP4500D-1AV is a particularly well made watch that could sell for twice the price with a higher end brand name on the face. With a 42mm stainless steel case and matching bracelet this piece looks like a million bucks. Much like the Slide Rule Aviator’s cousin the, EF-503D racing chronograph the bracelet is solidly constructed and is much better than what you would expect to find on a $60 watch. The 42mm case wears a bit smaller than similar sized watches thanks to its thinner bezel and shorter lugs.

The movement is a Miyota chronograph with the chronograph complications being the center second hand, and the 9 and 12 o’clock subdials. I particularly like having the watch’s second hand at the 6 o’clock subdial. It makes the quartz tick-tock a bit more subtle. Add in a 50m depth rating and this would be a great watch to bang around with in the summer. You can’t go snorkeling with it but it should do fine hopping in and out of a pool.

Aesthetically this is a conversation starting tool watch. With the numbers abound on the dial and with the chronograph functions I don’t think anyone would ever call this watch “minimal.” That being said it still looks great and the orange accents on the bezel and second hands help the watch to stand out. My only complaint is the same one I have with most chronographs, which is that it’s too hard to read the time with a quick glance.

The lume is nothing to write home about. If you’re wearing it for a while in the sun it will be really visible for about 30 minutes once you go indoors.

And the bracelet is a bit too 90s for my taste but that’s neither here nor there.

If you’re looking for something in the tool watch realm that wears well, has a little bit of versatility, and is a bit different than your standard chronograph check out the MTP4500D-1AV (I really wish they would give these watches real names.)

Similar options: Casio EF-503D (which unfortunately is getting much harder to find)

Casio MDV-106 Revisited - $45

MDV-106 on a BOND Nato strap

The reigning champion of inexpensive summer watches. This isn’t the first time I’ve suggested this watch and it definitely won’t be the last. With stainless steel construction, 120 click bezel, miyota quartz movement, and 200m of water resistance this is a tool watch that punches well above its weight class. It’s understated designs pulls from a whole history of classic dive watches without being overly revertential or a homage. It’s a watch that truly does stand on it’s own two feet. 

When I teach scuba classes this is the watch that I suggest my students get to start out as a backup to their dive computers. It will take whatever beating you want to throw at it and do so very easily.

On a minimalist silicone strap

The included rubber strap is a resin band that is fine but I do find it a bit too big for my wrists. I wound up replacing it with a minimalist silicone band and a Bond NATO strap. Perhaps my only complatint about the MDV-106 is its size.

Coming in at a hefty 44mm it definitely makes a statement and isn’t something I would feel to comfortable wearing with a suit or even business casual. But for a Sunday beater to wear on a boat or camping it’s a very hard watch to beat.

Similar Options: Invicta 8926OB, Invicta 8932OB, or the Stuhrling Aquadiver

Thanks for reading. I’ve posted higher res versions of all of the photos on Imgur here if you wanted to take a closer look at everything.

[thatxdope]

Latest Watch: Omega Speedmaster Chrono 38mm Black - http://ift.tt/2AARCBL

[menwatchmolo]

^@!^ 18MM 316L S/S WATCH BAND BRACELET FOR OMEGA SPEEDMASTER CO-AXIAL 38MM https://ift.tt/2UV4fB0

[geydotno]

Watchbox Live: FP Journe vs Omega Watches, IWC Aquatimer CF4, Omega Speedmaster 38mm, Swiss Exports

[wristwatchjournal]

WristReview’s Top 5 Vintage Re-Issue Watches

BY HARLAN CHAPMAN-GREEN

Reproducing something you’ve already made is a big thing in the watch industry at the moment. With retro-inspired styling becoming more commonplace in all industries, from automotive design to furniture, it’s unsurprising that it would pop up here. Unlike other markets, though, watches have the ability to look identical to their older models with no repercussions (you couldn’t make a Peugeot 205 GTI re-issue with the same dimensions, for instance, there wouldn’t be enough space for all the safety gear it needs). 

The thing is, lots of people pay homage to vintage designs by expanding on them and changing them, sometimes quite significantly, think of the current line of GMT Master IIs as being models that develop on a past design. What we’re more interested in are those which don’t do that, watches that stay faithful to the original. As well as accuracy, we also looked at the story behind the watch.

5. Longines Legend Diver L3.774.4.50.0

The Legend Diver from Longines is a re-issue of the brand’s 7042 reference from the 1960s, which was based on skin diver pieces from the brand in the 1950s. The 7042 used a Super Compressor case to ensure water resistance, using the pressure of water to push the case components together tighter the deeper the diver went. While this is common today, in the middle of the 20th century, it wasn’t. The new Legend Diver from Longines is a watch which has a lot of charm and appeal in the way it looks. It’s also faithful to the original (aside from the date window), something that Longines has proven to be very good at recently.

BUY YOUR LONGINES HERE

4. Zenith Chronomaster Revival

In at position number 4 is Zenith’s Chronomaster Revival piece. It’s not so much a re-issue of a past production model, but it is the re-issue of a prototype that was found hiding in Zenith’s factory. You see, Zenith has had a bit of a troubled past, and was forced to close down at one point. Rather than lose everything, the staff there hid quite a lot of designs, prototypes and machines. Eventually, they were discovered again, but there were still pieces missing. One of them was a box of dials which were destined to be on an El Primero, so Zenith decided to use those dials as the inspiration for a new watch and presented to us the Chronomaster Revival. We loved the story behind this watch so much, coupled with its appearance that we just had to include it on our list.

3. Grand Seiko SBGW258

When Grand Seiko decided it was going to celebrate its 50th year of production, it went all-out with its watches and remade the very first watch it produced way back in 1960. We chose this watch because of its tasteful design and charming looks. The size was increased slightly for the re-edition, with the new models measuring at 38mm in diameter, but they still looked very vintage-y. We liked the sharp hands and the printed cursive font which reads “Diashock 24 Jewels”, denoting the 24 jewels of the original watch’s calibre and also the re-edition’s 9S64 calibre too.

BUY YOUR GRAND SEIKO HERE

2. Omega Speedmaster Apollo 11 50th Anniversary ref 310.60.42.50.99.001

I always loved the old Speedmaster Ref BA145.022. A limited-production Speedmaster made from solid gold with a solid gold bracelet to commemorate man’s landing on the moon for the very first time. To celebrate 50 years since the first landing, Omega decided to re-introduce the gold Speedmaster for another limited-edition run. The original watch used the calibre 861, a Lemania movement which powered the Speedmasters that went to the moon. That movement is on display through the caseback of the 50th anniversary, looking resplendent and yet featuring modern innovations such as a silicone balance spring, which help it attain Master Chronometer status.

BUY YOUR OMEGA HERE

1. Blancpain Air Command

The Air Command, released last year, is Blancpain’s tribute to a piece they made specifically for the US Air Force. The Air Command rode on the back of the Fifty Fathoms’ success as a tool for military forces. Back in the 50s, you couldn’t go out and buy a Fifty Fathoms as they were only military-issue watches, you had to settle for a Rolex Submariner. The original Air Command was extremely limited in its production, which is probably why we forgot all about it until the re-issue was launched. The re-issue, which I got to go hands-on with, uses an in-house made calibre F388B, which is a flyback chronograph calibre with a column wheel operation. It also has some neat finishing and a gold propellor-shaped rotor which just sealed the deal for me. The Air Command hands-on came in at number 8 on the list of our most popular articles of 2019, and the Air Command itself came a respectable 7th place on our Top 10 watches of 2019 list. Now it commands (sorry) the top spot of our Top 5 Vintage Re-Issue watches list.

BUY YOUR BLANCPAIN HERE

The post WristReview’s Top 5 Vintage Re-Issue Watches appeared first on Wristwatch Journal.

from WordPress https://ift.tt/2ZDgPXr via IFTTT

[rodrigohyde]

Watch Snob Explains How to Choose From All the Options

Watch Snob on Narrowing Down Choices

The Fantastic Four

I was ecstatic when you took up and answered my question regarding a speck on my Rolex dial in the past. After, I procured a vintage Omega Constellation quick date '61 and a Omega “first watch in space” (smaller wrist, same movement). Now four years passed, same budget, and still avidly following the progression of the horological scene, I’m starting to see that horological principles being the same: design progression matters.

RELATED: Last Week’s Watch Snob: A Classic Is a Classic for a Reason

What is your recommendation on a general everyday watch that needs to be in every social circle:

Tudor Blackbay 58 Bulgari Octo Solotempo Traditional JLC Reverso Panerai Due 38

Of these four watches, the one I would most strongly recommend, based on your previous choices, is the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso. It may be the single most unappreciated, truly iconic watch still available today. Quite honestly, I think that if the company can be steered in a logical direction by its new CEO, there is every chance of the Reverso, in years to come, becoming the overt icon it deserves to be rather than something of a cult object.

It has a wonderful history, a truly unique design (not often imitated, largely because of the expense associated with making the case), and you will not see its like on too many other wrists. The Bulgari Solotempo is a much more interesting choice for a daily wear watch that is versatile enough to fit any circumstance, than either the Tudor or the Panerai, both of which are rather narrower in their appeal.

Listen to the Voices

I may be going crazy. I'm currently battling voices in my head on which dress watch I should consider. I'm currently in the market for something around $10k that is versatile with a suit. One voice is telling me "go with the standard crowd pleaser" and select the classic Rolex Datejust 116234 with a white gold bezel. One voice is telling me "go with the history" and pick the Rose Gold Zenith El Primero 38mm. Another voice yells "go with the non-traditional traditional" and buy a JLC Reverso Duoface. And finally one is telling me "it's ze German engineering" with the Glashutte Original Panomaticlunar.

Please help me choose so I can make the voices stop!

Whatever you do, you ought to follow a certain process. I find it helpful to look at it this way: First, you look at what appeals to your reason. Certainly all the watches you mention have one thing or another to recommend them. I think your frontrunners here are the JLC and the Rolex, although a case could be made for the watch from Glashutte or the El Primero. Personally, of those two, I would tend to rank the Zenith higher on the strength of, in my view, more appealing case and dial design, as well as of course the iconic El Primero chronograph movement.

RELATED: Watch Snob Dishes on the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly at SIHH 2019

However, we go wrong when we buy watches out of reason alone. Many, many years ago, as a relatively broke and quite young Snob who’d already acquired the very expensive and lifelong love of watches I still have today, I happened to come into a possession of a certain steel watch from a genuinely legendary firm which there was every reason to admire, and every reason to covet – interesting, beautifully finished movement, absolutely iconic case, a very interesting history as a design and to boot, a reasonable promise of future collectability.

But do you know, the oddest thing happened. Once I began to wear it, despite all the good “reasons” for owning it, I found that it left me absolutely cold. I felt nothing for it; it was a purely personal reaction, but I had thought too much about reasons for liking it, and had never thought, strange though it may sound, to ask whether I actually loved it or not.

Since then, I have never bought a watch that did not cause in me an emotional reaction. So tally up the reasons as you like, but then, forget about them all, and ask yourself which watch really makes you fall in love. That way you can’t go wrong.

The Final Countdown

I write you not so much for advice on a particular choice of watch, but rather a peculiar spot I find myself in. Let me begin.

I have a small assortment of watches that I enjoy very much. This includes a Submariner and Speedmaster in stainless steel. (The Submariner is the most expensive watch I own, to put this into perspective.) Several weeks ago, my wife (whom I have been in blissful matrimony with for 16 years) and I were watching the movie “Dr. Strange” and there are a couple of scenes that prominently show a JLC, and a rather complicated one at that. Upon seeing the watch, my wife asked if that is what I would like for Christmas! I immediately said “YES,” Not realizing what she actually said, we Googled the watch and I believe it had a price of around $25,000. She then agreed to give me a $20,000 budget for a watch, only if it is the final watch purchase of my life.

This budget puts me within reach of a three hand PP or ALS, or perhaps a very nice JLC. After considering the long-term cost of ownership, service, and repair specifically, I started to have second thoughts about the brand I was to look for. Already owning Rolex and Omega, and having them both serviced in the past, I decided to stay with these familiar brands.

The Rolex I was most interested in was a Datejust, stainless steel with a jubilee bracelet and fluted bezel. I was particularly drawn to the blue or dark rhodium dials. I thought the jubilee bracelet made the watch look a bit more dress than sporty. With no gold or diamonds on the dial, these options don’t scream “look at me I have a Rolex” as the flashier models do. The Omega that caught my attention is the Tresor model. A gold dress watch on a leather strap. This watch does have a date aperture, but with its location at 6 it does not upset the balance of the dial and I find it attractive.

RELATED: Love Watches? Check out These Under-the-Radar Brands ASAP

We visited a local Omega AD to see the Tresor in person, and I discovered that they were also a Seiko AD as well. For the first time in my life I saw the Presage line of watches, and especially the latest with a sunburst guilloche finished dial and blue enamel coating (SPB073). This was a beautiful watch. The movement of the watch looks a bit industrial, but it does have what I believe Seiko calls “Tokyo Stripes.” Since a person does not remove their watch and turn it over six or seven times a day to look at the movement, but does look at the dial this often to see the time, the decoration of the movement was not that important to me. What is important is an accurate and robust movement which I believe this is. The watch had a MSRP of $1,600, but we managed to purchase for $1,280. My wife also purchased a piece of jewelry for about the same price as well, this may have helped with the negotiating.

So, as to the peculiar spot I find myself in, I still have my $20,000 budget for a watch, except now minus the $1,280. The thing is, I cannot stomach the idea of spending this much money after experiencing what Seiko offers in value and quality. Does the path of my search for the final watch purchase of my life actually end at a Presage? Are all Swiss watches over hyped products made by over bloated old companies? How can they be worth the asking price? As a very old and wise man once said “you must choose, but choose wisely.”

When I was but a young Snob, a man whom I held in high esteem once said to me, “There are two questions a man ought to always ask about his watch. The first is, ‘Is it worth it?’ The second is, ‘Is my watch a good watch?’ The answer to the first question is always no. The answer to the second question is always, ‘It depends.’”

I mention this funny, and also dead serious, anecdote because it is apropos. Your circumstances have led you to where until recently, few in search of a fine watch would go: to Seiko, where very high value can be found across almost their entire product range, from the humblest automatic diver all the way up to the most illustrious Grand Seiko. It does indeed call into question the entire enterprise of European luxury watchmaking, where year-over-year price increases for well over 15 years, have led us to a situation where value as it’s represented by Seiko is harder and harder to find.

Now, the reality is that you still get things from a really high end European luxury watch — not all of them, but there are some very notable examples — that you cannot get from Seiko. A watch with the aerospace heritage of a Speedmaster, the motorsports heritage of an Autavia, the brutalist-instrument-of-war-turned-Italian-design-icon fascination of Panerai, or the irresistible attraction to fiddle produced by a Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso, cannot be found at Seiko and moreover, will never be found at Seiko; it is its own entity. To be a Seiko Presage or Grand Seiko watch is to have an identity as well, that no Swiss brand will ever have, as well as an astonishingly better general value proposition than almost any other Swiss brand, but it will not, so to speak, give the same satisfaction as a really good Swiss watch — it will give a different and depending on who you are, perhaps even greater satisfaction, but it will certainly be different.

How much those differences matter to you is something best evaluated over time. A final watch purchase is an exciting thing to contemplate but also a major decision, and whatever it is you end up choosing to own, it is not a decision to be taken in haste. You have a new experience to evaluate in your Presage. Give it time to sink in. There is no rush; any watch really worth thinking of for this particular purchase, will be waiting for you six to 18 months from now, when you have taken the measure of the Presage and determined what it does, and does not, do for you in terms of satisfaction.

You Might Also Dig:

Best Watches Under $250 Best Watches Under $300 Best Watches Under $150 from AskMen Style https://www.askmen.com/style/watch_snob/watch-snob-on-narrowing-down-choices.html