Advice on Watches (Re: Omega)

[Flashman]

Sirs

I have for the past couple of years struggled with the watch(es) I have been wearing.

I alwats felt a GENTLEMAN should have 2 watches - weekend watch and business/weekday watcherh - the former should be a leather strap and the latter a non-leather strap (silver or gold).

As such during my 20s i got away with wearing a pair of (rather large and chunky footballers) Guess watches. I liked them at the time and one was a present.

During my early 30s i wore a couple of Rotary - a gold peice and gold peice with black leather strap.

Recently, now in my mid-30s i have felt Rotary a little too undistinguished a brand to carry.

After much looking around and budgetary matters also being a factor - i purchased a 1987 gold plated - rather under-stated - Omega watch. I felt 1987 was a year when I as a kid enjoyed for many reasons its a fond year.
Also, the peice is Omega - a brand i rather like.

I plan to wear just that one watch now - is it in line with the general conventional way a gent should tackle all matters re: watches.
The peice I purchased is almost what could be termed 'vintage' and I rather like it for its light simplicity and yet cache of the Omega name.

Your thoughts would be most welcome.

 

[gdl203]

A gold bracelet doesn't strike me as a weekday/business watch at all. Unless your business is running a casino or marketing various sins.

One watch is fine for the moment. A leather strap gold cased watch works fine for all occasions. Get another watch when you actually see one that you love and want to own, not because you think a gentleman should have two watches.

You can also get a couple more straps and switch them around for variety - it's almost like getting a new watch, but much cheaper. Learn how to use a strap removal tool so that you don't make a mess and scratch the lugs every time.

 

[Flashman]

Thanks for the reply and the steer re: strap.

I do REALLY like the watch I have purchased - and based on what you have said I can imagine alternating the strap - perhaps with a nice leather strap.

I would need to be careful with the changing of the strap - as I have not done it before and on a precious peice (it costs me a fair bit) I would not want to damage it.
Also, it is an OMEGA and I would need to but a strap that has the Omega logo on the buckle.

Originally Posted by gdl203

A gold bracelet doesn't strike me as a weekday/business watch at all. Unless your business is running a casino or marketing various sins.

One watch is fine for the moment. A leather strap gold cased watch works fine for all occasions. Get another watch when you actually see one that you love and want to own, not because you think a gentleman should have two watches.

You can also get a couple more straps and switch them around for variety - it's almost like getting a new watch, but much cheaper. Learn how to use a strap removal tool so that you don't make a mess and scratch the lugs every time.

 

[gdl203]

You can change the strap to a non-Omega one, and put the bucle on it. There are push-pins that attach the buckle to the strap and you can remove it.

 

[Flashman]

Originally Posted by gdl203

You can change the strap to a non-Omega one, and put the bucle on it. There are push-pins that attach the buckle to the strap and you can remove it.

I still need to buy the buckle though. Had a quick look on ebay and there are some. Will not rush into it and see what best price i can purchase the right buckle/strap for.

 

[gdl203]

Originally Posted by Flashman

I still need to buy the buckle though. Had a quick look on ebay and there are some. Will not rush into it and see what best price i can purchase the right buckle/strap for.

Oh I see, yes you need a buckle. Make sure you get the right size by the way. There's a guy on Timezone's sales corner who sells a lot of Omega accessories, including buckles. I also think that Otto & Frei sell Omega parts, including buckles.

 

[Flashman]

Where are Timezone based - can you provide a link. Had a quick look at O&F - i am based in London, so popping down is not an option.

 

[gdl203]

timezone.com

It's a board so sellers are based all over the place.

 

[Flashman]

Thanks.

 

[HEPennypacker]

Originally Posted by Flashman

I alwats felt a GENTLEMAN should have 2 watches - weekend watch and business/weekday watcherh - the former should be a leather strap and the latter a non-leather strap (silver or gold).

This strikes me as backward.

Regardless, congrats on the Omega. Strap changing is easy once you get the hang of it. Practice on a beater.

 

[Flashman]

Originally Posted by HEPennypacker

This strikes me as backward.

Regardless, congrats on the Omega. Strap changing is easy once you get the hang of it. Practice on a beater.

I always felt leather straps had a certain CASUALNESS which the FORMAL work wear needed.

In any case, thanks, am super pleased, been meaning get an Omega for ages.

Is not a NEW peice - which are thousand of £s - but its a nice little classic piece, which I a very happy with. Who knows in a few years, i might treat myself to new peice too!!!

Still thinking about the alternating with the straps - as I thinks in its current state - its quite pure, so may just wear it as it is.

 

[jacnyr]

I don't know what size your watch needs. You can find anything you need here.

http://www.ofrei.com/page836.html