what brands just don't grab you?

[Floyd]

To me they've always gone together with 911s with whale tail spoilers and lottery winners from Essex.

LOL, i can kinda see your point but i've gotta say that 911's with Whale Tail spoilers ROCK! I'd so love one of those :)

[andrew]

I think there is so much variety in most manufacturers' ranges, that with the most outrageous brands excepted (Jacob?), "dissing" an entire company is more a commentary on the people who buy them. For example I'm not at all keen on any of Oris's headline watches but I think the original BC - old fashioned, retro even, a bit delicate - is great. And I wouldn't give Omega a further thought if it wasn't for the electric-blue Seamaster, even though it's now been discontinued. So for me it's not about the brand as a whole, and more about an "average" (do I like, for example, more than half the designs they offer?).

[ingenioren]

theres something about IWC's that just doesnt work with me. Not sure what it is but whenever i see one i'm always left a bit underwhelmed.

That's their strength, they don't have to try so hard to be 'in your face' hence why they sell so well and are mostly sought after by WIS = brilliant engineering/finish/subtle designs that you don't tire of :wink:
Peter

Thats the point; i'm not looking for in-yer-face design. I love subtle and the modern IWC's in general doesnt warm to me. There's always something somewhere on them that just doesnt look quite right and/or I just dont 'see' the quality in them. However, when i look at the vintage IWC's, i get it straight away.

Yews. must agree - it is the older GST styles I am referring to, apologies !
hence why I have a Aquatimer 3536ti version ''in my box'' :wink:
The newer ones do not float my boat at all !

[jonny]

I think there is so much variety in most manufacturers' ranges, that with the most outrageous brands excepted (Jacob?), "dissing" an entire company is more a commentary on the people who buy them. For example I'm not at all keen on any of Oris's headline watches but I think the original BC - old fashioned, retro even, a bit delicate - is great. And I wouldn't give Omega a further thought if it wasn't for the electric-blue Seamaster, even though it's now been discontinued. So for me it's not about the brand as a whole, and more about an "average" (do I like, for example, more than half the designs they offer?).

Very well put! Though most of the brands i mentioned i dont like any of there offering(eg dont like any Breitling)! Then in the brands i do like eg JLC i dont like diving range but i like everything else they offer ,same with IWC only like the portgeuse & nothing else really!

[Jockinho]

Didn´t really care for Rolex subs until I saw one in real life. Build quality was very nice and there are something with a Rollie, they just drag you into it.

Same with Panerai, thought the design was somewhat boring but after seeing one I don´t think so anymore.

[daggartuk]

Breitlings - except the Superocean Heritage.

[Browners]

I can't believe the number of times Breitling get a mention nearly every other one :roll:

As for me i'd give most things a chance but Seiko and G-shocks certainly wouldn't be in there :?

[sevvy]

For me, I'm not that struck on Tag Heuer or AP

[ktmog6uk]

and you can add vitrinox and traser to my list....

[Neil.C]

It is indeed interesting how many people list Rolex and it got me wondering...
A few years back i would have listed Rolex. I found them vulgar, over-priced, and felt that they were generally worn by people that had a point to prove. Now much of this was based on a degree of immaturity on my part, i guess but also largely on lack of knowledge. Since becoming more interested in watches, i now completely 'get' Rolex's and why people like them... to the point that i now own one. So i wonder how many people that dont 'get' the Rolex thing have actually owned or worn one?

.......Or just don't know much about watches? :wink:

Whilst I can understand some people not being keen on the style of certain models I have never met anybody whose knowledge of horology I respect that hated Rolex.

I definitely think the hatred comes from something else rather than the watches.

[100thmonkey]

Digital Watches Dont Grab Me.........They Have No Hands!!!!



Ill get my coat!

[andrew]

Ah, but you'd be very surprised at the number of people who "don't normally like Breitlings, but..." :)

[Bassplayer]

Panerai
G Shock
AP
IWC
Hublot
Breitling (I used to like them but now I perceive them slightly differently)
& Rolex.

The only Rolex I've ever seen that I really like was the green bezel anniversary Submariner. Do I like it to the tune of £3.2k for a used one? No chance, I like it to the tune of £200 for a second hand Debaufre minter.

[dixie]

I haven't the faintest how people can find Audemars Piguet watches aesthetically pleasing

[Neil.C]

Ah, but you'd be very surprised at the number of people who "don't normally like Breitlings, but..." :)

There's a lot of them about. :wink:

[no.3]

Breitlings - except the Superocean Heritage.

+1

[bonzo697]

Rolex - Can't stand ball & stick hands
Panerai - Don't like their shape or crown arrangement
Toshi - Because they mostly seem to end up on diver's watches
Breitling - It's mainly their bezels and slightly vulgar design

[jimmymac84]

There are very few manufacturers that I would dismiss offhand as there is usually something in their line up that I would wear. However I have very little time for:

Jacob & Co
Graham
BRM
TW Steel (Do they even class as a manufacturer?)

[Paddy]

Wasn't going to add anything to this, but I then read Mike Wood's post on his new Ploprof. Rather than rain on his parade, I thought it more polite to state on this thread that they leave me cold.

Breitling 's are just too complicated for their own good, what with unnecessary bezel tabs and screws, AP's are the same with those bezel screw slots (plus they're really ugly), but the Ploprof really is 'orrible... ungainly, and if we're being honest, not a good design. I used to dislike Rolex Subs, but while they still (to my eyes anyway) have their faults, one can't deny that it's a cracking design, especially compared to the PLOProf...

Your mileage may vary...

Paddy

[ajeekarate]

Fashon brands
B & R
Oris

[kozza6]

think i'm pretty neutral until i have actually tried wearing a particular brand....apart from jacob of course :pukeleft:

[Jdh1]

What you see here is what always happens...the most successful and popular brands are also the most hated. In football, Man Utd are always voted most popular team and most hated. They polarise opinion. Most popular and most hated DJ? Same bloke, Chris Moyles. It used to be Chris Evans. No surprise then to see Rolex and Omega frequently mentioned. They are to watches what Macdonalds is to fast food outlets. Highly visible targets to be loved and hated in equal measure.

[svahol]

1. TAG Heuer
2. Breitling
3. Hublot
4. Seiko

[dougjb]

Blancpain, Omega, Rolex, Tag, Ebel, Rado, Corum.

[rialnet]

Breitling
Casio G-Shocks
Cartier
Fashion brands

[andy tims]

Too many to list them all, but they fall in to about 3 catagories.

1) Brands that on the whole I dislike the vast majority of their range - e.g. Jacob, Corum, G-Shock, Graham, U Boat, TW Steel, Festina, BRM & Frank Muller

2) Brands that don't (as far as I know) make anything that I want to buy - e.g. Gucci, Citizen, Rotary, Bell & Ross, Cartier, Hublot, AP, ORIS, Tag Heuer (at least from the recent range), JLC, Rado, Ebel, Tissot, Ulysse Nardin, Ball, Maurice Lacroix, Kobold

3) Brands that I only like a small proportion of their range e.g. Rolex, Breitling, Paneria

and before someone asks me if I'm sure I really like watches, that still leaves lots.

[ROBANNENAGY]

Breitling - too in-your-face and uncouth

[Bogmanfan]

Why the hate for Tag Heuer? Seems to me that some WIS have a little snobbery over the Tag part. If it just said Heuer, would you be all over it? :?

[ktmog6uk]

because now instead of making iconic and timeless watches, they now seem either stuck in the '90s or just trying too hard. and too many quartz!

Why the hate for Tag Heuer? Seems to me that some WIS have a little snobbery over the Tag part. If it just said Heuer, would you be all over it? :?

Not too keen on Panerai. IMO, they are a expensive fashion watch, only time will tell if the fad will fade.

[whoami]

Not too keen on Panerai. IMO, they are a expensive fashion watch, only time will tell if the fad will fade.

Now you've done it :lol:

[Tooks]

I can't think of any brand where I wouldnt find at least one watch in it's range that I could imagine owning/wearing, but that's not to say I'd buy it!

I can't help but feel if another thread was started asking which brands DID grab you, then the same names would appear?

No, please don't anybody start one! :)

[sunster]

For some reason Breitling don't do anything for me. Neither does Cartier

[loddrik]

Jacob, absolutely vile,
Rado, just cannot get on with small watches

[Stefan Tapp]

The three big boys that don't grab me are Rolex, Panerai and Patek Philippe amongst many others.

Stef

[Puller]

[quote="Stefan Tapp"]The three big boys that don't grab me are ........


this should be on the Am I gay thread perhaps.

[Karl]

all the swiss stuff apart from vintage. especially panerai and breitling truly horrible.

[whoami]

all the swiss stuff

:lol:

[Stefan Tapp]

The three big boys that don't grab me are ........


this should be on the Am I gay thread perhaps.

:lol: :lol: Didn't think of that when I posted it!

Stef

[loddrik]

And Seiko, Accurist, Citizen etc, although Seiko seem pretty popular on here

[jd]

I don't think any brands grab me, but sometimes a watch catches my eye.

[GIB984]

Panerai and AP :wink:

...Good Job, I have enough problem affording the brands I do like :roll:

[sangman]

i just cant take to tags. I have never seen one that i like

[Filip]

ROLEX......

I'm quite pleased not one mention for IWC & Glashutte.......
shows my good taste !!!

Let me be the first to burst you're bubble: for me it would be Glashutte :D
And Grand Seiko. Perfectly ok with 'regular Seiko's, but the GS?

[noiseboyuk]

I never saw the any appeal in Corum watches.

Furthermore what is the Chopard 'Happy Diamonds' series all about ??

[bongo]

Rolex :shock:

[loddrik]

I have had several Rolex, sports models only, but I am starting to think I will never buy another.

[loddrik]

Maybe I am out of step with the Seiko thing, they seem quite well regarded on here. Am I missing something....?

[Stefan Tapp]

Maybe I am out of step with the Seiko thing, they seem quite well regarded on here. Am I missing something....?

I can't see much wrong with Seiko automatics, I picked up a SNK803 for about £30 which I thought was a bargain for a new auto, I must confess I don't generally wear it, a little small for me, so it sits on the winder and keeps relatively good time. I'm sure my Son will appreciate it when he's a year or two older.

Stef

[loddrik]

Same with the G-shocks too, although I do like the Pro Treks