fizz Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 As per the title really? Was looking at the Armani as per the other thread but people have put me off that now. I really want a nice Chrono watch and pref something that doesnt wripp the hairs out of my arm! Cheers Fizz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizz Posted February 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 What do you guys make of this one? http://www.firstclasswatches.co.uk/seiko-premier-perpetual-alarm-spc051p1-p-5435.html?gclid=CKDFrJz8kqACFZJr4wodHWCbeQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizz Posted February 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchurch Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 Looks like way too much going on for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 why would the hairs in your arm get ripped out? How about a velatura? about 275gbp on ebay.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchurch Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 Maybe he has a hairy like gorilla arm... lol Oh and I like that velatura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizz Posted February 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 (edited) Lmao @ that pic. My hairyness ain't that bad. Lol. Reason I said it is because the omega planet ocean likes to trap my hairs unlike the seamaster chain. So some are better than others obviously. here's another pic of that seiko. Yes it's a bit busy but looks a bit better in this pic i think. and cheers for that suggestion but not a fan of watches with bezels at the mo. Edited February 28, 2010 by fizz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted March 1, 2010 Report Share Posted March 1, 2010 What about a serviced IWC 3717... i'm beginning to think you've got something against reps... When you say you're not a fan of watches with bezels, you mean.. numbered bezels right? 99% of watches have bezels.... Maybe another Velatura Version SPC005: Or how about an SNL041: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted March 1, 2010 Report Share Posted March 1, 2010 For less...along those lines...I would actually consider a Zenith El Primero Open rep: It's this one...but it comes on a bracelet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizz Posted March 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2010 Ha.. i still have a lot to learn. Yeah, the adjustable bezels are the ones im trying to avoid at the mo as my last watch had one and i want something different. Whats a serviced IWC 3717? Seen that SPC005 before and although it looks good it doesnt seem as good as the SNL041 you posted which looks lush. I aint got any issues with reps.. lol I just thought id get a high end rep of an expensive watch like an Omega Seamaster. This one will be my daily wear which will be reliable and i dont need to worry about servicing etc. 2 years warranty and what not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 3717 rep:(photos thanks to arminvanbuuren) up your ally? get it serviced for 50-100bucks and you've got a watch that can last a lifetime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizz Posted March 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 up your ally? get it serviced for 50-100bucks and you've got a watch that can last a lifetime Now that looks good. Those links in the chain would leave me a bit sore though. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 Now that looks good. Those links in the chain would leave me a bit sore though. lol Doubt it.. supposed to be one of the most comfy bracelets around.... Why don't you do a hairy arm survey on here.. Do you usually wear your watch very lose? For what you're willing to pay, you could buy this rep, have it serviced and water tested without going over your budget. If you hate the bracelet... it's looks great on leather, kevlar, or NATO as well.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizz Posted March 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 Too true. I tend to like having watches not too tight but im willing to try other ways if it means i will be in less pain. lol Going to pop into a couple of watch shops at lunch to have a try and see if i can find these ones and try some on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted March 5, 2010 Report Share Posted March 5, 2010 Too true. I tend to like having watches not too tight but im willing to try other ways if it means i will be in less pain. lol Going to pop into a couple of watch shops at lunch to have a try and see if i can find these ones and try some on. i love watch shop days.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillism Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 i love watch shop days.... hahaha i try and make every saturday a watch shop day! I couldn't agree more with the others the IWC 3717 is a lovely watch and IMO even better on leather - you can get a few big pilot-esq straps for it - looks SWEET AS A NUT. I've seen a few decent seiko's go for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizz Posted March 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 Right... bit of an update. Finally got round to going to try on a couple of watches and could not find the one i originally posted in the shop to check out in person but did look at a couple of others. In particular this watch. http://www.firstclasswatches.co.uk/seiko-gents-chronograph-sna525p1-p-676.html Now in the pics it doesn't look anything too special but the finish of the metal in person looks very sharp. Tried it on and the strap although did take a couple of hairs out ( ) sits really nicely on my wrist. Its a 44mm width and didnt look too bad size wise but i think its due to the strap falling and shaping around my wrist. Others i tried on have a bigger link to the watch which sticks out a bit before it touches my wrist. Looks a bit silly. So anyhow..will post a pic up as soon as my computer reboots. Regards Fizz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizz Posted March 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 Here we go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted March 17, 2010 Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 Here we go. I like everything but those endlinks! If you like it go for it! it suits your wrist well and you're right about the finish. It looks really snazzy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizz Posted March 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 Cheers mate. With regards to the end links you refer to. I presume you mean where it connects to the watch? And yeah, im liking this one a fair bit. Just need to find a place which has the first watch so i can try it on to compare before purchase. Once i have this daily one i can then look to getting a rep in the mean time. (pardon the pun) Regards Fizz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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