Chronos The Watch Thread.

[Giannis]

Thanks for the feedback Gianclaudio! I (obviously) didn't know of these brands.

Another brand that I follow and I also learnt from either you or @KiwiRob is Steinhart, but I couldn't find them anywhere in Greece. I'd have to order a watch directly from Germany, but I'd prefer to see it in person first.

 

[Mick Briesgau]

Thanks for the feedback Gianclaudio! I (obviously) didn't know of these brands.

Another brand that I follow and I also learnt from either you or @KiwiRob is Steinhart, but I couldn't find them anywhere in Greece. I'd have to order a watch directly from Germany, but I'd prefer to see it in person first.

Wise words to see them in person first. I always try a watch on the wrist before buying. Only then, you know if it’s the watch for you. I’ve had watches that looked absolutely fantastic on my wrist, which, going by the internet photos, I’d never would have considered and vice versa.

The watches from Sinn, that @Gianclaudio mentioned, are indeed quite something. Very good quality for a reasonable price. Sinn are watches made by professionals for professionals without any marketing bullish.t.

 

[Gianclaudio]

is Steinhart

Yes, I've one. Superb watch for the money, two years after I bought it, still under 1 sec/day of deviation
But being so close to a copycat is bothering me. I'm thinking of selling it and get this one, from British brand Christopher Ward:

C60 Trident Pro 300 | Christopher Ward

Buy C60 Trident Pro 300 at Christopher Ward.

www.christopherward.com

 

[hoffmeister_fan]

Oh, I do like the Damasko. I've might have found a new fave.

 

[kiki voinea]

Finally , I got my hands on my favourite watch.

Everose , Chocolate motiff dial .

 

[dalab]

Finally , I got my hands on my favourite watch.

Everose , Chocolate motiff dial .

Includes the socks?

 

[Mick Briesgau]

Finally , I got my hands on my favourite watch.

Everose , Chocolate motiff dial .

Beautiful classic, Kiki
May you enjoy it for a long time and that it puts a smile on your face everytime you take a look at it.

 

[kiki voinea]

Includes the socks?

Unfortunately , no...

 

[kiki voinea]

Beautiful classic, Kiki
May you enjoy it for a long time and that it puts a smile on your face everytime you take a look at it.

Same to you ! A few months ago my AD called me to tell me that they had one similar to yours ( white gold ) , but it had diamonds on the markers , and onyx dial , so it was a pass.

But Everose is my favourite . I had some luck with a friend.

 

[Monster]

I was fortunate to be gifted this unworn vintage Datejust Turn O graph from my father

I don't know too much about this model range, however one thing is for sure, I will never wear it due to the sentimental value.

 

[Mick Briesgau]

I was fortunate to be gifted this unworn vintage Datejust Turn O graph from my father

I don't know too much about this model range, however one thing is for sure, I will never wear it due to the sentimental value.

What a fantastic watch and story. A watch from your father is beyond anything else. And then on tops a Turn-O-Graph in mint/unworn condition.
I added a link for you for some extra information on the watch.
https://www.bobswatches.com/rolex-blog/rolex-news/how-does-a-rolex-turn-o-graph-work.html

 

[Gianclaudio]

Tangente 38 date, the special edition from NOMOS Glashütte

The NOMOS icon in 31 color compositions, in-house built watches with manual winding and a date function, 37.5 mm, limited to 175 pieces each, regulated according to chronometer values.

nomos-glashuette.com

Nomos is making several funky variations of their popular Tangente model..... I want one so much.
Hopefully they make them also in 35mm and not only the 38mm model; as is all dial and with long lugs.

I tried the Orion 38 once and felt the lugs were too long for my thin wrist:

 

[Mick Briesgau]

@Gianclaudio
Nomos makes some nice watches. I like their Bauhaus-like design. I do think however, that the lugs are often too long. Especially the Tangente line shows some overly long lugs. Seeing your wrist, it seems you can easily handle a 38 mm, but with those expanding lugs it becomes critical.

 

[Mick Briesgau]

Wearing this today, an Omega de Ville from the late nineties.

 

[Gianclaudio]

Seeing your wrist, it seems you can easily handle a 38 mm, but with those expanding lugs it becomes critical

Indeed, a Junghans feels better, with very short lug to lug distance:

Wearing this today, an Omega de Ville from the late nineties

Beautiful watch, Mick!
Pre co-axial movement? The De Ville is one of my favorite watch designs, ever.

 

[Mick Briesgau]

Beautiful watch, Mick!
Pre co-axial movement? The De Ville is one of my favorite watch designs, ever.

Thanks, my friend.
It has indeed a pre co-axial movement. It was my father‘s watch and it has the Omega calibre 1120 ticking inside. Some extra info about this caliber: https://www.aurifo.com/ru/a/interesting-facts-about-the-omega-1120-movement

Omega caliber 1120 » WatchBase

Full details and images of the Omega caliber 1120, including a list of all watches using this movement.

watchbase.com

Watchmaker Compares Omega Seamaster Timepieces With Caliber 1120, 2500, & 8500 Movements | aBlogtoWatch

In-depth interview with Xupes' watchmaker comparing the Omega Seamaster calibers 1120, 2500, & 8500, their characteristics, and pros & cons.

www.ablogtowatch.com

 

[Gianclaudio]

Thanks for the info, Mick. I've read excellent user experiences from the 2892 movement from which the 1120 is baed on, and pretty sure it improves things quite a bit...

It was my father‘s watch

So, even more special. Wear it in good health!

 

[Mick Briesgau]

Wishing all GCF watch lovers a beautiful sunday.

PS and the non watch lovers too!

 

[dalab]

Wishing all GCF watch lovers a beautiful sunday.

PS and the non watch lovers too!

It's good that you blurred it, taking away the spotlight from one of the most beautiful watches in existence.

 

[kiki voinea]

Wishing all GCF watch lovers a beautiful sunday.

PS and the non watch lovers too!

Sold mine 2 months ago. The dual tone did not grow on me.

This version is what SkySweller is made for.