36mm is perfect.
41mm Dj's are too big and out of proportion for the style.
I like a good Cyclops
If i ever had the funds for a sub it'd have to be cyclops-less.
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I quite like the new Audemars Piguet Code 11:59 - erk!
I wouldn't wear an AP if it were given to me!
A German built watch with a Spring Drive would be an ultimate combination.
Of all the watches in the world how come i can't find one to go with my Mankini...
Single-hand 24hr dial (MeisterSinger) - Counter-intuitive, and absolutely pointless.
High end Richard Mille. I just don't get it...
It's vaguely unsettling that my favourite waste of time is in contemplation of devices for the measurement of our most precious resource, time.
The Rolex exployer 1 in 36mm of course and any of the 3 flavours is the only one worth considering and probably the only one you won’t be mugged wearing .....
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Yes we are all different.
I was in San Marco Venice a couple of years ago and was gawping along with a few Rolex wearing Americans at a new SD43 in the window. As well as looking at the watches in the window, the Americans were also showing off the Rolex on their wrists to each other. They were all wearing Subs and DJs and were boasting about how good they were etc. I complimented them how good they looked.
Not one of them noticed the 1655 Explorer that I was wearing and I was very pleased about that.
Its okay to wear a watch, you don't need to keep it in a safe and just post pics with it on instagram occasionally.
Aside from the sad decline into semantics...
..."must be"?
Your statement is an opinion. Whether l or anyone else agrees or not is immaterial, but it is still just an opinion.
The brands you mention and those of a "similar ilk" may be very far from a great many people's definition of "best"...for a variety of reasons.
Could be wrong, but I dont think the idea of this thread - was to pick up one view.........
and then argue the hell out of it.
Unfortunately the world and often ones success within it are based on impressions.
Definition of success is of course highly subjective and changes by age, location, stage in life and a plethora of other factors, and is probably a bit deep for this thread!
I will give a scenario however. In my last role, working in IT many of the developers would wear shorts, sandals or hiking boots and sloganed t-shirts. At client meetings, based soely on the fact i wore a shirt and slacks, customers would instantly assume i was in charge, all conversation would be with me. It didnt matter that many of these dev's were much smarter than me. Give them a rolex and nothing changes. Based on a good impression by a tidy appearance, I had more opportunities, was given more trust and more responsibility. A head start, based on first impressions, built on some decent duds.
Again, success means many things to many people, but for many, at some stage trust and responsibility play a massive part. Looking like shite hinders that.
When i retire/win the lotto/ marry a rich businessman that will all change of course, and ill happily wear fancy watches while wearing a curry stained t shirt, boxers and crocs!
Well my father used to say you can judge a man by his watch and the shoes he wears ...... well I have some decent fairly understated watches and I wear crocket and jones shoes amoung others ..still looks can be deceiving ! :))
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If you want a leather strap that works really well with your watch, just buy the branded one to match the specific watch you have.
After laying out £000's for a dream watch, many people seem to want to scrimp and save £100 or so, to buy an aftermarket strap that just doesn't suit the watch/ work quite as well as the original branded version.
I've been guilty of this, having bought Hirsch straps and similar, all of which are lovely quality, but just don't sit as well at the lugs or clasp as the branded ones...
My learnt, unpopular opinion- lay out the extra cash and get the one intended for your watch!
Watches rated to 50m water resistance are fine for 99.9% of us.
Agree cw straps are awful
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I think a power reserve indicator can enhance the look of a dial.
I like my Seikos to have a 4 o’clock crown.
Oh no! Sorry I know this thread is a space for outlandish opinions rather than debate, but so many watches come with utterly rubbish straps or bracelets - often much cheaper & nastier than the watch. I don't think I've ever kept a watch on standard strap or bracelet for more than 5 minutes. Manufacturer's replacement straps are normally wildly over priced, and many better aftermarket options are available for a tenth of the price.
If we are in to unpopular opinions on straps & bracelets, I'm always amazed how feeble many Rolex bracelets look - they are mostly far too narrow for the watch. If I bought a Rolex I'd have to ditch the bracelet!!!
I don’t like any Seiko’s
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I love a square watch
Explorer II 16570 more desirable than any 6 digit with a stupid name
A lot of Genta designs are rubbish
Uncomplicated Patek, Vacheron, or AP and it’s not a dress watch in precious metal-what’s the point?
Luxury quartz watches are often great
Dave
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Skinny wristed people who think they can pull off 44mm+..
Anything after Tritium is not worth buying..
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Yachtmaster > Submariner. And Omega > Rolex
Grand Seikos would be much better with solid case backs, as the finishing on most of their movements isn’t that great.
As much as I love the Rolex 14060, they had some nerve putting it on that bracelet and charging what they did. To then improve it and stick it on the squared-off monstrosity it is currently on showed even more nerve.
I think my taste in watches is an unpopular opinion overall.
Don’t like NATO
Don’t like Grand Seiko
Don’t like explorer ll
I like Bi Metal
Like Breitling
Only Tudor I like is the fast rider black shield
I have an affinity for red accents and dials
Like quite a few TAG’s
Like smart watches
Panerais are like Mexican Food. Regardless of what you order, pretty much the same thing will turn up.....