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

Originally Posted by erbs

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Anyone?

http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthread.php?p=2129789

http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthr...ighlight=Stowa

Here are two threads I just googled up. You've probably seen them, but in case you haven't.

I don't have personal experience with either, so I will defer.

Originally Posted by erbs

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What's the advantage of an IWC Mark XVI over a Stowa Flieger? Movement? Resale value?

I like that the Stowa comes with the logo-less option and am having a hard time justifying the extra price for a IWC.

There was an interesting thread about this subject recently on TimeZone. Here is the link:

http://forums.timezone.com/index.php...63#msg_4725700

Originally Posted by vbuskirk

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Errr duh, sorry for the misinformation. Brain fart (and thanks). I like the Sub a lot too. Does anyone here have the titanium 25?


Yes.

Does anyone have a Christopher Ward Malvern Aviator? What do you think of it? All the reviews I've read seem really positive, and I'm pretty sure I'm going to buy one, especially as it's very affordable. I just wanted to see what you guys think.

Originally Posted by zippyh

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Yes.

love it!

Originally Posted by gazman70k

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Is that a Sarapena (sp?)?

Originally Posted by Eustace Tilley

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Is that a Sarapena (sp?)?

Sarpaneva.

Thanks for the replies re. the Stowa/IWC comparison. I have another quick question: Does anyone know the name/model of this Omega?

Originally Posted by erbs

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Thanks for the replies re. the Stowa/IWC comparison. I have another quick question:

Does anyone know the name/model of this Omega?

Royal Air Force - Pilot watch
Gents' leather strap
Reference
CK 2777

International collection
1952

Movement
Type: Manual winding (mechanical)
Caliber number: 283
Created in 1949
17 jewels
Special adjustment
Central sweep-second hand

Functions
Chronometer

Case
Stainless steel

Case back
Screw-in
Full metal
Dial
Thick (1 mm), soft iron, mat black oxidized, with luminous radium “stick ” hands, painted white hour numbers and luminous radium dots. Special “broad arrow “ symbol painted in white between 6 hours and center hole.

Crystal
Armoured hesalite

Bracelet
Leather

Water resistance
30 meters

Special edition for the pilots of the R.A.F. (5900 units only)
Case : round (37 mm diameter), "staybrite" stainless steel, with inside “Mumetal” soft iron shell (special protection against magnetic fields up to 900 oersted instead of 60 for a standard antimagnetic watch !).
The outside case back engravings don’t refer to the watch itself but have to be strictly considered as military engravings.
This watch style has never been commercialized and was strictly reserved for the pilots of the British R.A.F.
JLM

Use the movement number and this to confirm production date

I have been eyeing a grey market Omega, this. Any objections? Any other suggestions?

Originally Posted by gomestar

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I have been eyeing a grey market Omega, this. Any objections? Any other suggestions?

Not my favorite Omega but nothing wrong with it. I much prefer the Speedy Pro or Planet Ocean (42mm black FTW)

Originally Posted by gomestar

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I have been eyeing a grey market Omega, this. Any objections? Any other suggestions?

Nice, the midsize? A guy came into our shop wearing one awhile ago, it was quite nice looking and a good size for him (he was shorter, but a little on the chubby side). You could also check out the 36mm Aqua Terra for something more versatile.

Originally Posted by gdl203

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Not my favorite Omega but nothing wrong with it. I much prefer the Speedy Pro or Planet Ocean (42mm black FTW)

Love the Speedy Pro, but we're talking a massive price difference (>$1200 for the cheapest, >$2000 for the others). And the Planet Ocean is too big, see below

Originally Posted by longskate88

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Nice, the midsize? A guy came into our shop wearing one awhile ago, it was quite nice looking and a good size for him (he was shorter, but a little on the chubby side). You could also check out the 36mm Aqua Terra for something more versatile.

Yes, the midsize, I have a very tiny wrist so anything above 38 or 39mm runs the chance of looking stupid. I do like the Aqua Terra. I'm leaning towards the Seamaster for the slightly sportier look.

I don't understand the concept of steel bracelet sport watches in any size under 40mm. It just looks wrong or some sort of children version of a sport watch. A 36-39mm dress watch makes sense to me, a 38mm steel diver, pilot or chrono doesn't. JMO of course.