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I’ve got a serious itch to get a new watch.
Ideally after a daily wearer, something that looks equally as good on a strap or NATO. Black dial proffered would’ve be great if it had a date and/or chrono
I like a tool watch, maximum size of about 38mm as I have tiny wrists
Budget is upto a £1000 and I really like the look of the Sinn 356 which seems to go for around that on eBay
Any other ideas? Happy to go with vintage / second hand to stretch the budget
Sinn is a great call.
Look at the non-square cased Bell & Ross too; not received wisdom on this forum, but most of that is born of brand prejudice and if you see/handle/use their watches, they’re impressive at the price point (and beyond). Some made by Sinn, too.
http://prog22tv.com/images/BellRossD...ulvcv7dvoru8p4
The watch you’ve posted looks cool, definitely one to do a bit of research on...Quote:
Originally Posted by JGJG
Chrono option at 38mm is a big challenge if you want mechanical.
Broadarrow prs5 used at around £450 might be one of your few choices.
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I agree that this is a great choice, although it is quartz, if that matters.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...03609dd678.jpg
One on Chrono24 from Germany for £800, close to the amount I paid from SC
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Very nice on the wristQuote:
Originally Posted by helidoc
That B&R does look nice. If you can live without a date and chrono feature, you can’t do much worse than a Smiths PRS29a. Alternatively, Ewan will be releasing his Newmark reissue soon:
https://www.instagram.com/newmarkwatchcompany/
356 is a good call.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ummar01
http://i521.photobucket.com/albums/w...psb7qmdpcb.jpghttp://i521.photobucket.com/albums/w...psfwwfvbg3.jpg
http://i63.tinypic.com/2aalc9d.jpg
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Sinn wise I keep looking at the 104 St Sa... personally I prefer the white dial but this would be my recommendation
EDIT - Ignore just see you are looking for 38mm
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The 104 is lovely too - i'm used to wearing smaller watches so that was what ruled it out. Its a shame there are no bricks and mortar Sinn stockists to try a few out - i'm sure they all wear in a way that raw case diameter doesn't account forQuote:
Originally Posted by jamestmusic
Cheap and cool option is a seagull 1963 hand wind chrono. Available for £200 new on the NATO.
Call no man happy till he's dead.
Personally I think that 104 will wear a lot smaller due to the size of dial and bezel thickness, actually the urban gentry has a review on one of these and his wrists are like cocktail sticks!Quote:
Originally Posted by Ummar01
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MW5V4KCSAAE
SMP Reduced?
Not sure what size is is, but I have the regular 41/42mm and it wears small due to the thin case.
+1 for the speed master reduced
you couldn't go wrong with a 39mm Oris Aquis as well
A Moonwatch is on the wishlist - think i'd rather wait and save for that than go for a reduced versionQuote:
Originally Posted by demonloop
Good luck getting a decent Speedmaster reduced for less than a £1k, they are starting to go up in value..
If you are happy with a Speedy Pro then 38mm is not your ideal size as these come in at 42mm, suits me though and I have just under 7" wrists..
Interesting looking watch. Does it have 2 luminous bezel pips? I’ve not seen this before if it has.Quote:
Originally Posted by helidoc
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https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...60b366d0c2.jpgQuote:
Originally Posted by Bobbyf
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I've enjoyed a few of the Revue Thommen Airspeed models, both in quartz and auto (Lemania 5100) centre minute chronograph versions. The quartz is 37.5mm and the auto is 38.5mm. There's was also a Valjoux 7750 model, though I'd not bother with that, personally. I reviewed the quartz version here: https://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.p...-Chrono-Quartz. They look good on straps, bracelet and NATOs.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ummar01
There are a few of the quartz versions available on eBay at pretty attractive prices - even allowing for VAT and import duty add-on costs.
You do occasionally come across the Lemania 5100 versions, which have the advantages of the day as well as the date window, and a countdown rather than a 0-60 dive bezel. I had one before, enjoyed it, sold it and regretted the sale. Then I recently bought another one, near mint, as I was trying to work out whether to sell my (larger) Fortis Lemania 5100 chrono and apply the funds to another sometime grail. I now don't think I'll be doing that, which may make the Revue Thommen surplus to requirements, and if I do sell it would be priced not too far away from your budget.
The pics below are the two together - the quartz is the blue dial in the picture of both together - and then each on a NATO.
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_M_ygWKcHRmQ/Sa...0/DSC_0641.JPG
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-S...0/IMG_2166.JPG
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/832/4...2798bf_z_d.jpg
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1726/...b802db_z_d.jpg
Hamilton Khaki Field Chrono fits the size and the budget when Creation has it in one of their sales... http://www.creationwatches.com/produ...8qupr0cr1chkh2
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If you decide on a new Sinn Neil Wood at Chronomaster has the keenest prices and great customer service.
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Just pulled the trigger on a Sinn 356 via Chrono24.....
Exciting times!
You really can't go too far wrong with a 7750 powered Sinn.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ummar01
Looking forward to getting it on the wrist. Just need to order a nice strap - was thinking something in dark grey might be goodQuote:
Originally Posted by DaveA
Looks great on you. Wise choice.
Thanks - perfect sizeQuote:
Originally Posted by stefmcd
Stock strap is a little uncomfortable (slightly long) but have a khaki Nato on its way to me
It'll break in, it's leather. Give it a month on and it'll be supple and moulded to you.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ummar01
Good choice, an absolute classic, and a solid everyday wearer.
Jomashop have a Ball buster event on at the moment - I quite fancy a Ball Deep Quest.
Don’t we all...?🤣Quote:
Originally Posted by MarkO
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Tea sprayed.
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I love the abbreviated German word for Wednesday. It's like saying "it's all downhill from now" in a tiny corner of your watch :eagerness:Quote:
Originally Posted by Ummar01
Ive ways associated Tuesday with the downhill bit!!Quote:
Originally Posted by broxie
I’ve just come back to this thread after some time away. What is the purpose of the two bezel pips? Could this not get confusing in the dark?Quote:
Originally Posted by helidoc
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Khaki Zulu nato arrived today
Very pleased with the look
http://i.imgur.com/YOThbXy.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/iOhOcd8.jpg
Nice on the nato.
On cordovan & metal
http://i68.tinypic.com/2r6cf42.jpg
http://i64.tinypic.com/v2r8uw.jpg
Switched out onto a Gekota 2 piece fabric strap
Feels a more comfortable and sits much lower than the nato
http://i.imgur.com/4PHOn5e.jpg