Reply With QuoteVictorinox & Hamilton spring to mind, both good looking & quite a bit cheaper than the ones you mention.
Been flirting with the idea of one as a semi beater/grab and go piece.
Only two spring immediately into my mind, Breitling and Omega, but i'm not a lover of either brand. What nice alternatives are there?
Victorinox & Hamilton spring to mind, both good looking & quite a bit cheaper than the ones you mention.
This would be my choice;
Three posts in without a G Shock suggestion?! Aerospace is the only Ana-Digi on my wish list though.
I like the Breitling ana/digis, but I prefer the Pluton navi models.
(pic stolen from the web)
I have this:
It also comes in black!
I also have an Aerospace EVO, which you shouldnt write off until you have at least held one...
Nearly bought this off the ripper a while back,
http://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.ph...ight=aquaracer
How about the Bell & Ross BR03 Type Aviation?
http://www.bellross.com/uk/collectio...on/br_03/#/59/
http://www.bellross.com/uk/collectio...on/br_03/#/58/
Last edited by warns74; 26th May 2015 at 15:26.
I had this Certina a while back...
Made a nice change form the usual suspects.
z
Last edited by zelig; 26th May 2015 at 15:58.
I was looking online at this Junghans - it's a used one in a dealers in Leicester. £450
Some food for thought, i hadn't even considered Casio
Tissot T Touch
My GW2500 is a definitely keeper, even though I have my share of flipperitis.Originally Posted by shadowman
Some food for thought, i hadn't even considered Casio
Pulsar?
The poor man's X-33 (), the NX-14.
M
How about this one?
Cheap to buy second hand with lots of functions.
I appreciate that with two displays it wont necessarily be a simple looking dial, but as per usual in my watch world, i only want something that is plain looking. Too many features and buttons just grate with me. I have some options now though and some developing ideas
There are a few in Casio's WAVECEPTOR range!
(Not my photo)
After owning an Aerospace, I went for this and find it a very decent substitute:
-Titanium
-Radio controlled timekeeping
-Relatively easy to use functions including setting the hands to different timezones
-Good citizen after sales service
-Doesn't feel like a cheap watch
-Looks reasonably grown-up as opposed to the plastic g-shock ana-digis which always seem a bit like a teenagers watch to me.
Did you sell that and then buy it back?I have this:
Yes!!! Amazing watch!
Sorry if it sounds like i'm beating a drum here, but you are describing the volcano black dial Aerospace EVO - when the displays are off they are almost invisible. All functions are operated by the crown, so no buttons. It's slim, light and "stealthy" with the brushed titanium case... go and handle one and see if you can get on with one!I appreciate that with two displays it wont necessarily be a simple looking dial, but as per usual in my watch world, i only want something that is plain looking. Too many features and buttons just grate with me. I have some options now though and some developing ideas
(Not my photo)
After owning an Aerospace, I went for this and find it a very decent substitute:
-Titanium
-Radio controlled timekeeping
-Relatively easy to use functions including setting the hands to different timezones
-Good citizen after sales service
-Doesn't feel like a cheap watch
-Looks reasonably grown-up as opposed to the plastic g-shock ana-digis which always seem a bit like a teenagers watch to me.
All true, I had a Blue Angels Titanium one, but I went the other way (to a B-1) because my ageing eyes couldn't read the tiny displays...
Also, it's a watch you need to get the manual out for to do many things. Perhaps too many features.
M
There's a t-touch currently on SC. Looks like one of the earlier dials - less cluttered IMO.
Got the same bug, currently got a b1 incoming
(Not my photo)
After owning an Aerospace, I went for this and find it a very decent substitute:
-Titanium
-Radio controlled timekeeping
-Relatively easy to use functions including setting the hands to different timezones
-Good citizen after sales service
-Doesn't feel like a cheap watch
-Looks reasonably grown-up as opposed to the plastic g-shock ana-digis which always seem a bit like a teenagers watch to me.
I have this one great watch
If i were after one, it would have to be either of these -
But the Momentum Format 4 Titanium offering is quite nice -
Last edited by senraw; 26th May 2015 at 18:04.
My Casio... tough as boots....
Saw that on the web site at the weekend as I'd been considering the Habring they have in their pre-owned section.I was looking online at this Junghans - it's a used one in a dealers in Leicester. £450
Or the Raymond Weil version or the Hamilton version, the Tag Heuer does look the best out of those (IMO).I have this:
It also comes in black!
I also have an Aerospace EVO, which you shouldnt write off until you have at least held one...
OP how about the Chopard Time Attack? Or Bell and Ross (like the BR03)
yes I like the Hamilton ana\digital ,
sorry I meant to say junghans,
Last edited by burnhardlanger; 26th May 2015 at 21:21.
T-Touch is a good option but not that robust. WR is poor and my beater lost a pusher. Great watch when it works though.
Has anyone tried one of these Ricoh Commanders?
(pic borrowed)
You could always go vintage and get a H556 "pre-Arnie". This one dates from 1984.
Cheers
Neil
I have this and a titanium red arrows skyhawk, both great watches but i LOVE this - sleek, stylish and indestructable
Last edited by Dunny; 26th May 2015 at 19:50.
And there is always the amazing Boccia BUND to consider.
Just yesterday I was looking at the Ti one on SC and thinking I wonder if they've updated the design. They certainly have. That's a cracker.This would be my choice;
Gray
I was hoping Arnie would so up with his accomplice. The Momentum doesn't quite punch my buttonsIf i were after one, it would have to be either of these -
But the Momentum Format 4 Titanium offering is quite nice -
Gray
Deep Blue have a sale on their Depthmeter Ana-digis at the moment:
http://www.deepbluewatches.com/deanco.html
I love these- swapped my X-33 for a B-1 recently.
One of these, very stealthy
Hmm, well, the more I look most dials are way too busy for my taste. It seems Breitlings Aerospace is visually the most appealing though not a £3k price tag. Even discounted at what 20%? its more than I had I mind to spend. I'll keep looking.
Ahhh... Well what about a Swiss Army Classic XLS MT?
As close to an Aerospace you'll get I'd say. ;)
Keep me in mind
I have one of those Swiss Army ones in a dark titanium colour. Class and very well made. It's fairly wide but sits low on the wrist and feels as much like a dress as a tool watch.
These B&R's appeal to me. Anyone had any experience with them?
Gray - That's a Sea Touch in the picture. Different model.
The one on SC is the Gen1 T-Touch. The T-Touch Expert (latest one) is a little larger, has greater WR (100m) and a few other extras.
Had mine for about six years and other than one (expected) battery change, has never let me down. Great watches, and secondhand prices are a steal.
That's the "sister" of the 3 I posted above, same movement with stealthy option (no display) but more expensive!These B&R's appeal to me. Anyone had any experience with them?
Slick. I looked at one once, but the lack of backlight turned me away.These B&R's appeal to me. Anyone had any experience with them?
I like this one:
Good movement, backlit, virtually pointless flight timer function but decent alarm, sensible size. And, unusually for Hamilton, an AR-coated sapphire!
...but what do I know; I don't even like watches!
The Tag has a excellent build quality well made bracelet and is a decent size at 43mm ( especially as you are a Panni man) and IMO is a visually very nice timepiece with the cachet that if you look around decent prices can be sourced.I was wearing my "grab and go" version to a formal meeting and dinner last night and it did not look out of place or I did I have a problem with the shirt cuffs.
My favourite is the B1 never liked the Aerospace,X33 or the B&R and some of the so called "tool watches" are IMO ugly lumps G Shock in particular but like all things one mans meat etc.
I think these are the classiest ana-digis, especially as they look like a pure ana with the display off.I had this Certina a while back...
Made a nice change form the usual suspects.
z
Airwolf Raven.
I'm actually looking to buy a Tag Chronotimer next so its good to see peoples opinions!
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