New guy checking in

[Embles]

I’d like to introduce myself as a newbie to the site and look forward to joining in on the topical debate with fellow watch enthusiasts.

I’ve been interested in watches for a while and finally took the plunge with my first ‘proper’ watch last year, a Bremont U-2. I’d had my heart set on a Panerai until I discovered Bremont and fell for the brand and the fact that they're a British company. Things didn’t work out with the U-2 though as there was something about it that wasn’t quite right for me (the dial felt a bit flat), so I sold it and bought a white dial Solo which I’m much happier with…for now at least!

I’d like to start building up a collection of pieces and can see a diver in my future such as a Supermarine S2000 or an Omega PO 8500. I’m also a fan of the Schofield Signalman for something a bit different and think the Speedy Dark Side Of the Moon looks pretty special. At the moment I’m looking for a low cost daily beater, something that I can wear for my other passion in life, cycling (road and mountain), so would welcome any suggestions.

Cheers for now.

Here's a picture of my Solo on a Gas Gas Bones Zero Zero...perfect for the summer.

[drab.]

Welcome fellow noob

Judging by your watch you have quite different tastes to mine currently, but I'll throw a suggestion for rugged watches at you anyway - Seiko SKA / SKZ series watches. Look great and can take a daily beating IME

[SeanST150]

Welcome aboard. Enjoy your time here.

[Lammylee]

Welcome, the Bremont on the green ggb looks great! My beater is a Precista PRS-10 although they are now sold out, check out the Precista PRS-18Q for a combined diver/rugged watch.

[martyn3000]

Welcome aboard.

Is it just me or has the colour rubbed off the 8 and 10 markers?

[Dazza]

Hello and welcome. Sounds like you have great taste in watches IMHO

[liggy]

Welcome to tz! I always wear a g-shock when cycling. If i fall off am not going to be too upset if it breaks!

[soundood]

welcome, from a fellow newbie

[Deploderer]

Welcome, I might see you at the Great Manchester Cycle Ride in a few weeks.

[Embles]

Thanks for the warm welcome fellas and some great suggestions to look into, much appreciated.

Is it just me or has the colour rubbed off the 8 and 10 markers?

The colour hasn't rubbed off, it's just the light on the dial. The markers are applied silver but can look black in certain light conditions which I like.

Welcome, I might see you at the Great Manchester Cycle Ride in a few weeks.

I'm planning on doing the Manchester ride but haven't entered yet...keep meaning to so may see you there.

[champagne_james]

Welcome, I notice you live in Altrincham. I lived there last year for about 5 months in the Budenberg apartments on the Canal. Moved back south now for warmer weather.

Like your Bremont Solo, I really like Bremont but haven't taken the plunge yet, im still in the middle of a new purchase.

As for a beater why not a G-Shock, there's a lot of info on here and a lot of fans.

Cheers

James

[Embles]

Welcome, I notice you live in Altrincham. I lived there last year for about 5 months in the Budenberg apartments on the Canal. Moved back south now for warmer weather.

Like your Bremont Solo, I really like Bremont but haven't taken the plunge yet, im still in the middle of a new purchase.

As for a beater why not a G-Shock, there's a lot of info on here and a lot of fans.

Cheers

James

Thanks James, I see you live in a much warmer and probably drier place now! I live just round the corner from the Budenberg and sometimes go for bike rides along the canal path there.

A G-Shock has already been mentioned so I'm definitely going to check them out as that would probably suit my needs without breaking the bank - I quite like the look of some of the Luminox range too. Cheers.