I Need Help Picking A Watch

[chrisbailey86]

Hi guys.

Recently i have been really interested for changing the steal strap of my Daytona, for a more supple leather one! Now one of the things that draws me to Panerai, is the gorgeous leather straps that you find on some models. If anyone has any ideas of what i could be proudly wearing on my wrist at work in a month or so's time, it would be greatly appreciated!

1. Looking for a leather strap, brown or black.

2. Square of circular face but no diamonds or bling.

3. Im not a fan of roman numerals, so anything but that would be fine.

4. Is Panerai the only brand with the butterfly clasp?because i really like that.

I hope this isnt a cheeky post, i just need to sap some of the wisdom and experience from these great forums.

All the best

Christopher

[KB]

Chris there are watches from nearly every brand that fit in your requirements

BTW it's a Deployant not a butterfly clasp.

Ken

[Pugwash]

The 'butterfly' clasp is a Deployant. It's a rather standard fitting on fancy phones.

Would you prefer something dressy or sporty? Chrono or non-Chrono? Large, Small, medium ...

[chrisbailey86]

Hi Ken

As always furthering my education! Ant ideas in particular. The reason being my boss knows his watches aswell, and looking for a classy watch with a bit of history with the make.

Thanks

Christopher

[chrisbailey86]

Hi Pugwash, hope your well

any size other than small, and chrono/non chrono doesnt matter. I like the IWC portugese, so something similar?

Once again i am a noob when it comes to this type of watch!

Thanks so far

Christopher

[KB]

classy watch with a bit of history

There are some nice PP's and JLC's out there, but what about a Cartier Santos on a strap?

Ken

[elprimerozen]

HI!!

[chrisbailey86]

Hi Ken

Im not to keen on cartier in general, if thats a bad thing let me know! But i do like the Zenith's with leather straps.

Thanks

Christopher

[chrisbailey86]

Thats is really nice!

[Pugwash]

[chrisbailey86]

Hi Pugwash

I like that Omega! How much am i looking to pay do you think?

Thanks

Chris

[Pugwash]

I like that Omega! How much am i looking to pay do you think?

I got mine from Precious Time i the UK, so drop him a mail and ask what they cost these days. This is the back:

ps. History? This watch went to the Moon! You can't beat that.

[chrisbailey86]

Hi Pugwash

Good point! That is very good history. Is precious time based in the uk? would you say that its best for us in the uk to order from him for good delivery times etc?

Thanks

Christopher

[Pugwash]

Good point! That is very good history. Is precious time based in the uk? would you say that its best for us in the uk to order from him for good delivery times etc?

Yes, he's based in the UK. You have zero Customs risk, very fast delivery (for in-stock items) and the amazing Precious Time customer service.

I have a few watches from him and highly recommend him. Tell him Pugwash sent you.

[Pugwash]

Oh, if you do go for the Moon Watch, it's sold with a steel strap. I changed mine out for one I picked up in Thailand, but you can get some amazing 20mm deployants from several EU-based strap dealers.

For instance, look here:

http://81.169.162.205/watchstrap-s335h330-..._20mm_25_3.html

[chrisbailey86]

Hi Pugwash

I will let him know you sent me! Has he got a website link?cant seem to find one.

Thanks

[Pugwash]

I will let him know you sent me! Has he got a website link?cant seem to find one.

http://www.precioustime-uk.com/

I don't know how up-to-date it is ... You're best off dropping him an email.

[chrisbailey86]

Hi Pugwash]

k ill give it a look at drop him an email in the morning. Thanks for all the help!