welshbairn Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 (edited) On 21/07/2020 at 14:54, Genuine Hibs Fan said: Anyone any thoughts on the "Hybrid" smartwatches? Wouldn't want an apple watch etc myself but some of the specs would be really handy in a day to day watch. Really liking the look of this in particular https://us.kronaby.com/nord/46-nord-38mm.html Not a big watch guy - got a bog standard casio for a stopwatch, a skagen pretty similar to above that I got with money family gave me for my 21st as a day to day, and had a nice citizen gold/silver strap one that was nicked when I got mugged (was a graduation present from my parents so I still feel guilty about it). As I say, I'm curious about the above but happy to be told they're a waste of time. Like the idea and look, but my phone's not busy enough to make it worthwhile. Other brand here. Edited August 25, 2020 by welshbairn 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futureboy Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 29 minutes ago, Bairney The Dinosaur said: Has anyone done any watch building? I see that Kartel have a watch building 'experience', but I can't tell whether it's just picking out a strap and sticking it together. Yup, built a watch from scratch (pics a few pages back). It's not particularly difficult if you have the right tools and a steady hand (placing the hands is the only tricky bit). I don't know about the "experience" Kartel offer, but I'd imagine that they would be able to oversee a full build, as all the bits they stock will be compatible and it's a stock movement. I'm away to do a dial swap (when the new one arrives) on one watch and a hand swap on another. It should only take about half an hour to do both. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derry Alli Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 2 hours ago, Bairney The Dinosaur said: Has anyone done any watch building? I see that Kartel have a watch building 'experience', but I can't tell whether it's just picking out a strap and sticking it together. I was booked in with them before the lockdown happened. Got a refund then they threw £25 on the price - and for the watch I wanted to build I'd still have to put something like £70 in on the day. Picked the watch I was going to build up in the sale for £90 and another on eBay for about £20. The 'experience' is to last 2 hours - that includes getting signed in, getting a wee tour, building the watch and then your drinks at the end. At £100 it seemed decent but when I actually broke it down I was to be ~£200. Nae chance. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killiepiemuncher Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 They have a few models, most famously the Stop 2 Go Quite like that (the one on the left)Yes, I like the way the minute hand clunks to the next number as the second hand sweeps round past the 12. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamthebam Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 3 hours ago, killiepiemuncher said: Yes, I like the way the minute hand clunks to the next number as the second hand sweeps round past the 12. Is that not in tribute to the swiss railway station clocks they seem to be based on? Certainly the clocks in German stations have that clunk as described. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbornbairn Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Aye, they're the same manufacturers I think. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Play Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Had my name on the list for a Tudor BB58 with a number of ADs for some time. Got the phone call from one just before lockdown hit. Had to wait until lockdown eased so picked it up a couple of months ago. Loving it. Really does wear like a five digit Sub. Great vintage vibe about it. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmouth Strikes Again Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 2 hours ago, Shadow Play said: Had my name on the list for a Tudor BB58 with a number of ADs for some time. Got the phone call from one just before lockdown hit. Had to wait until lockdown eased so picked it up a couple of months ago. Loving it. Really does wear like a five digit Sub. Great vintage vibe about it. Great choice Shadow, everyone loves that one, pretty close to perfection, enjoy! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint dave Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 13 hours ago, Bigmouth Strikes Again said: Great choice Shadow, everyone loves that one, pretty close to perfection, enjoy! That one looks so much better than the blue one they released recently , that just looks dull as dishwater. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Play Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 6 hours ago, saint dave said: That one looks so much better than the blue one they released recently , that just looks dull as dishwater. Thanks. Yeh, the BB58 looks a bit ‘cold’ to me but I’d still like to see it in person. Now, if it was a dark navy blue, that would make it near perfect for match days 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmouth Strikes Again Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 Omega Speedmaster Professional, on Omega nato. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Play Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 2 hours ago, Bigmouth Strikes Again said: Omega Speedmaster Professional, on Omega nato. Godspeed Biggie. An truly iconic watch. Great choice. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmouth Strikes Again Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 49 minutes ago, Shadow Play said: Godspeed Biggie. An truly iconic watch. Great choice. Cheers Shadow, get your Black Bay on a nato. Thank you. -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Play Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 15 hours ago, Bigmouth Strikes Again said: Cheers Shadow, get your Black Bay on a nato. Thank you. Funny you should say that Biggie. When I bought the BB58 the sales assistant showed me the BB Bronze on a nato. Looked great so I ordered the BB58 nato as well. Still to swap it over though. Never actually swapped straps myself . Always taken them back to the AD to swap them over. About time I learned to do that myself. Will need to watch a few You Tube tutorials I think Probably wait until next summer though. Can’t beat the chilled out look of a nato in the warmer weather 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmouth Strikes Again Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 1 hour ago, Shadow Play said: Funny you should say that Biggie. When I bought the BB58 the sales assistant showed me the BB Bronze on a nato. Looked great so I ordered the BB58 nato as well. Still to swap it over though. Never actually swapped straps myself . Always taken them back to the AD to swap them over. About time I learned to do that myself. Will need to watch a few You Tube tutorials I think Probably wait until next summer though. Can’t beat the chilled out look of a nato in the warmer weather The Tudor spring bars are a b*****d to get out, better getting the AD to do it, (you don't want to put a scratch on the precious) it will look smart on that strap though, totally changes the look of the watch. -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
101 Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 On 21/07/2020 at 14:54, Genuine Hibs Fan said: Anyone any thoughts on the "Hybrid" smartwatches? Wouldn't want an apple watch etc myself but some of the specs would be really handy in a day to day watch. Really liking the look of this in particular https://us.kronaby.com/nord/46-nord-38mm.html Not a big watch guy - got a bog standard casio for a stopwatch, a skagen pretty similar to above that I got with money family gave me for my 21st as a day to day, and had a nice citizen gold/silver strap one that was nicked when I got mugged (was a graduation present from my parents so I still feel guilty about it). As I say, I'm curious about the above but happy to be told they're a waste of time. This might be useless advice as you asked a month ago but I like my fossil hybrid watch counts steps and the hands move to show if you have a text or WhatsApp. You can change it so certain contacts texts/calls go to a certain number. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towner_21 Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 finally decided to treat myself been wanting it for a long time 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmouth Strikes Again Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 Cool as f**k. IMO. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamthebam Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 Nice. I fancy one of those myself but haven't got the ackers for it, alas. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmouth Strikes Again Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 Holy Trinity........... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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