The Watch Appreciation Thread (Reviews and Photos of Men's Timepieces by Rolex, Patek Philippe, Brei

[Wes Bourne]



So I am thinking of a beater watch that I can bang around.
Anyone have any thoughts on the Sinn 556A shown below:
I am not really looking for a poor man's Explorer 1 or Tudor Ranger.
I guess I want something that is the right size (it is 38.5mm) for me that will take a beating and look classic for pretty much ever.
For the price (~$1K), it just seems unbeatable.

That one was recently reviewed on W&W: http://wornandwound.com/2014/08/20/sinn-556i-review/

I like the stick marker dial 556. Not crazy about the hands though.

But if you prefer numerals, how about a Hamilton Khaki Field 38mm auto?

http://www.authenticwatches.com/hamilton-khaki-field-h70455533.html
http://www.authenticwatches.com/hamilton-khaki-field-h70455733.html

 

[jbarwick]

I have one of those Hamilton Khaki Fields....only complaint now is a little bit of a cluttered dial but it takes a beating.

 

[bkotsko]

I have one of those Hamilton Khaki Fields....only complaint now is a little bit of a cluttered dial but it takes a beating.

That was my thought.

 

[no frills]

Red Sub on a red/black RubberB:

 

[DeSense]

Get out of here!
Damn, she is a beauty.
Too scared of fakes and frankens to even remotely consider looking for one from over here.

 

[no frills]

Yes she is. Unfortunately not mine - but a good friend's. I'm a fan of RubberB and how comfortable they are, but I understand why others prefer Rolex sports watches on their OEM bracelets. The juxtaposition of old (vintage 1680) and new (RubberB) on this pairing can also be jarring. I do quite like how the slim red on the rubber strap picks up the red letters though.

 

[Keith T]

Agreed....kind of "jarring" as frilly said, but somehow yes, I think it works.

Hard to make a Red Sub look bad!

Another one of those "bucket list" watches.

 

[dddrees]

Red Subs kick a$$!!!

 

[Keith T]

@bkotsko - you could do a whole lot worse than that Sinn.

I'm not an owner, but I've heard/read plenty of good things.

 

[Hayward]

So I am thinking of a beater watch that I can bang around.
Anyone have any thoughts on the Sinn 556A shown below:
I am not really looking for a poor man's Explorer 1 or Tudor Ranger.
I guess I want something that is the right size (it is 38.5mm) for me that will take a beating and look classic for pretty much ever.
For the price (~$1K), it just seems unbeatable.

I used to own one of these, and I got tired of the dated look with the big numbers. Sinn does make a quality product, but they are getting expensive for what they are.

I would go with the 556i in this range:



This and the U1 are highly original designs that work. The rest, meh.

 

[stafa]

I'm thinking of getting a leather and/or suede strap for my Explorer 1 but don't know where to start. Has anyone seen any particular straps or materials that look good with an Explorer?

 

[Hayward]

 

[Mr. Moo]

Linen Snow frake dial so nice

 

[Hayward]

Borrowed from the Watchuseek forum. Pardon the Engrish...

 

[no frills]

^^^ I need to visit the Seiko boutique a few blocks from me in NYC.