Don’t see much about them or their derivatives but thought I’d add one to my small collection.
This should be incoming next Nov. https://garrick.co.uk/shop/watches/regulator-mk-2/
Anyone have something similar?
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Don’t see much about them or their derivatives but thought I’d add one to my small collection.
This should be incoming next Nov. https://garrick.co.uk/shop/watches/regulator-mk-2/
Anyone have something similar?
IMHO it's a lazy way to make a watch (simpler than bringing everything back to the centre pinion) and they look like old electricity meters.
But that's just me.
Not until Rolex make one I suspect, at least on here.
Too innovative for Rolex.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grandiloquence
I think they look cool. Not sure I’ve ever seen one I like enough to buy. I get a feeling that I’d get annoyed at not being able to tell the time at a glance.
I have a Hamilton regulator. I like it as it’s quite an interesting piece. However I do struggle to tell the time with it to be honest.
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Think again.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grandiloquence
I have the Oris XXL Regulator, my first mechanical watch bought in the mid-late noughties. No issues telling the time here. I like the clarity of the dial.
[A few rungs below the Garrick I admit.]
https://i.imgur.com/c4Q9mTA.png
I borrowed a Regulator type watch a few years back for a month. I found it hard to quickly tell the time at a glance.
Legibility is becoming more important to me these days.
Funnily enough, I’ve just put an order in for a regulator , always fancied one. Like the clean look.
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I've fancied a regulator for a long time but struggle to really see a really compelling argument for one for me. They tend to be a bit dressier than I typically wear bit I'd like to try one out at some point, probably a used Hamilton or something.
I think they make the act if telling the time more difficult.
Although I’m not really interested, part of me fancies one of these, suitably bonkers, but big case / small movement syndrome.
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I just hope for your sake that God does not wear a Rolex because if he does you have tested his patience to the limit.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rev-O
I had an Oris regulator a few years ago. Nice looking watch but always had to look twice to know the time.
I had one very briefly years ago but Im afraid as others have said, they just make instant time checking harder work so arent for me.
Perversely that’s what I like about it. I’d have to give it more attention than normal and hopefully better appreciate it. That’s the theory anyway….Quote:
Originally Posted by verv
Chronoswiss have been making them for quite a while now, I prefer the older models
I’ve got a Meistersinger so not being able to tell the time quickly is something I’m used to.
I’m curious about regulators and this one in particular.
https://i.postimg.cc/PqR14YnZ/367957...A598-C8-E1.png
It’s just overpriced for what would be another novelty.
That has a nice clean look.Quote:
Originally Posted by jukeboxs
V fair point, if im time checking its usually because im in a rush to get in or out of somewhere!Quote:
Originally Posted by Slamdoor
I think he'd wear something a lot more tasteful and on topic.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mick P
https://i.ibb.co/s53CQrS/74-BB94-B3-...C9-C295410.jpg
Maybe not so popular, I have 2 of them and it takes some time to get used to them.
http://www.watchwallpapers.com/regrod.jpg
http://www.watchwallpapers.com/levh1.jpg
Something I keep coming back to, maybe yet., some nice possibilities here.
Well he did say "Watch and pray" (Matthew 26:41)Quote:
Originally Posted by Filterlab
:smile-new:
I wouldn't waste a prayer on that thing.
In that case perhaps the design could be improved further by having the minute hand run anti-clockwise, and putting the seconds on the back?Quote:
Originally Posted by Slamdoor
Lovely, Jocke. Always thought that is one of the nicest Dornbluths I've seen
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Originally Posted by Jocke
I love the Sinn Regulateur 6100 Classic Bhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...ac711f8edb.jpg
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That Louis Erard is a thing to behold. Is that some kind of LE or something?
I had one of these, pure class and beautiful blue leather strap. It always got very positive comments.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hash
Interesting watches. New for me. Thanks for sharing
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Yes 178 is made, sold out directly.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grandiloquence
I think this Alpina looks pretty cool…But 45mm! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...443e37de5b.jpg
I love the history behind Patek's only regulator in the current line up.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...9c099d0c95.jpg
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I think the answer to the OP's question is, no, they aren't popular, otherwise there would be more of them about.
Personally, I really like both the look and the general idea/layout and would love to try one. Unfortunately I haven't found one I like enough at a price I'm prepared to take a punt on. The Dornbluth is definitely my stand out favourite so far though.
Always fancied them myself, but most have been huge cases , however, this at 41mm looks the business - just hope it looks as good in the metal as I've ordered one from Alpina (be here in Feb).
https://i.imgur.com/YVzn7bQh.jpg
One day sir, I hope to open oneQuote:
Originally Posted by Olives
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Make sure you post some photos. This one also caught my eye but thought there might be a bit too much going on for me.Quote:
Originally Posted by emgee
I absolutely love that, thanks for posting!Quote:
Originally Posted by jpjsavage
Edit - cat looks great too :smile-new:
It's here! more pics in the new arrival thread.
https://i.imgur.com/r9Pq1Rvh.jpg
The kitten was my wife's birthday present - a seal point Rag Doll. In the history of birthday presents to Mrs S, it definitely ranks as one of the better ones from the last 30 years.Quote:
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