Watches - another OCD problem

[mclaincausey]

While we're on the topic of hideous watches, I find most of Richard Mille's designs to be as obnoxious as the man himself.

[Graeme]

There are a couple of Richard Mille pieces that I like, the RM053 polo watch being my favourite, and the concession in Harrods is an worth a browse, but most really don't appeal to me.

The case materials they use are interesting from a technical standpoint, but there's this whole toubillion fixation which I don't really get. It doesn't really help with timekeeping, in fact I'd suggest that a chronometer grade ETA movement is probably more accurate than most. (The one in my Breitling is an exception. ) But it adds needless complexity and fragility.

Then again, I'm not a plutocrat who needs to demonstrate his alpha male status with a wristwatch that costs more than an average house. :p

I'd go for a Jaeger LeCoultre Extreme Lab 2 over anything in the Richard Mille catalogue. It's got the same sort of look, the case and movement are engineered way in excess of anything else, and it's about a tenth of the price.

[ben2t]

I guess this is my lucky day, drop by a pawn shop to have my wife's necklace shortened and i found this for cheap. 

[mclaincausey]

Nice ben2t!

How about this trainwreck Graeme?
http://www.ablogtowatch.com/richard-mille-rm-032-automatic-chronograph-dive-watch/

[bagley920]

Can anyone recommend me a good place to purchase leather watch straps, NATO preferred but standard may be fine as well. Haven't been able to find anything that doesn't look cheap as hell

[Cutlasshound]

My friend and I both had custom horween shell cordovan ones made in oxblood by this chap. They cost close to hundred euros each but the quality was excellent. He is based in Europe but if that doesn't suit then searching some watch forums will help! Alternatively you could always contact some of the leather workers on the forum who all do some beautiful work!

http://www.jankoxxx.eu

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[jock1624]

Since I need to feed my family and put one of our kids through some sort of school later , I got the lower end of the watch scale .  Changed the horrible rubber strap to a thicker decent leather one . Supposedly (I know very little about watches , leave it to you chaps to fill me in ) modeled after the Omega Speedmaster model .

Still very happy with it .

[bagley920]

Fossils are solid. I've had many through the years. Never had one fail. Only problem is when you have to replace the battery

[Giles]

@bagley920:

Fossils are solid.

Go to the top of the class…..

[veloaudio]

@bagley920:

Can anyone recommend me a good place to purchase leather watch straps, NATO preferred but standard may be fine as well. Haven't been able to find anything that doesn't look cheap as hell

Check out Wood and Faulk. He offers chromexcel and cardovan versions:

http://shop.woodandfaulk.com/collections/leather-goods/products/chromexcel-passthrough-watch-strap

[Graeme]

At the other end of the spectrum to the Fossil that @jock1624 is wearing…

F.P. Journe Chronomètre Bleu. This has a tantalum case, which is very unusual. But if you're getting one then go for the limited edition, boutique only Byblos.

Vacheron Constantin 1972. Probably the coolest dress watch you can buy!

[jock1624]

Quite an education in watches ,  just by browsing through this thread .

[Graeme]

Something else for you to look at in that case, the Fiona Krüger skull watch.

[derivative666]

@Graeme's obsession with watches may be greater then @Seul's obsession with porn

[mclaincausey]

Let's keep things in perspective d666…

[Graeme]

It's certainly less than the beer obsession of @Seul !!!

[Snowy]

Graeme, I do wonder how on earth do you get to try so many watches on? The owners of these places must know you're not going to buy? Or do you go back and buy?

[Graeme]

They live in hope @Snowy !!!

[Snowy]

[mclaincausey]

Hope springs eternal. One sale means a massive payout too I'm sure. Like selling a house in some cases. "Sure, try it on!"