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Old 22-06-2016, 14:19
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Hi all, I'm new here but was hoping to get some feedback about what Watches people are wearing and teaming up with their outfits, hope that's ok

I've searched all over and I can't seem to find any forums talking about fashion watches so hence why i've decided to join DS and put out this thread.

Look forward to your comments

PS I work in watches so if you have any questions for me then I'd be happy to answer them

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Old 22-06-2016, 19:06
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I have two Ice watches. One in black and another in beige .
They are really comfortable to wear and do for most times I want to wear one.
If I'm getting glammed up, I never wear a watch anyway.
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Old 22-06-2016, 20:11
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I have an apple watch and swap out the different colour straps (on ebay/amzon they are only a few quid) to match my mood and or glasses.
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Old 23-06-2016, 10:59
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I have an apple watch and swap out the different colour straps (on ebay/amzon they are only a few quid) to match my mood and or glasses.
Thanks Stephen, do you use the apple watch features or is it predominatly used for reading the time ? I ask as I read a review of apple watch users the other day which stated that predominatly they only used it to check emails occasionally and tell the time ?

also did you go for the 38mm or 42mm size ? I had a look at both recently and the 42mm made it more useable at least to me

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Old 23-06-2016, 12:58
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As a clumsy so and so I wear a black stealth-looking analogue display G-Shock for day to day and a cheaper digital G-Shock for work which can take the bumps and scrapes in its stride. I have an old rose and steel Seiko automatic for dress wear. Thinking about treating myself to a Seiko Astron watch but the model I want to see and try in the flesh is not available in this country.
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Old 23-06-2016, 15:20
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As a clumsy so and so I wear a black stealth-looking analogue display G-Shock for day to day and a cheaper digital G-Shock for work which can take the bumps and scrapes in its stride. I have an old rose and steel Seiko automatic for dress wear. Thinking about treating myself to a Seiko Astron watch but the model I want to see and try in the flesh is not available in this country.
Hi Gomezz, thansk for sharing, I like the G shock too for day today but I don't like the plastic or composite finishes, Seiko Astron is a lovely watch, quite a few from the range to choose from see here http://www.watchshop.com/Seiko-Astro...seiko%20astron what draws you to this particular watch ?

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Old 23-06-2016, 15:22
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Hi BB do you not see watches as something to dress up with or do you just not see watches as an evening item to wear out ? they can be quite stunning and a great talking point with new people
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Old 23-06-2016, 23:05
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Seiko Astron is a lovely watch, quite a few from the range to choose from see here http://www.watchshop.com/Seiko-Astro...seiko%20astron what draws you to this particular watch ?
I like the hi-tech allowing you to have the accurate time (via GPS) anywhere in the world and not just in one of the few regions covered by radio-controlled watches. Perfect for the wannabee globe trotter.
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Old 23-06-2016, 23:28
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This is the Astron model I am interested in but I need to see it in the flesh and try it on (will probably need some links expertly removed to fit) but not available in any UK bricks and mortar store.
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Old 24-06-2016, 04:42
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I love Swatch and if money were no object I'd have a different one for each day of the week.

The one I'm wearing now is just a plain white swatch with a mirror for its face. Very handy for when you're out and about or if you need to signal for help when a search helicopter passes overhead! It's a "Lady Spy" model.
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Old 24-06-2016, 16:31
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This is the Astron model I am interested in but I need to see it in the flesh and try it on (will probably need some links expertly removed to fit) but not available in any UK bricks and mortar store.
Very nice I like the two tone bracelet with the Blue IP plating and matching dial, good choice and I understand your reasons for wanting the time to be accurate if you're travelling, nice price too though !
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Old 24-06-2016, 16:34
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I love Swatch and if money were no object I'd have a different one for each day of the week.

The one I'm wearing now is just a plain white swatch with a mirror for its face. Very handy for when you're out and about or if you need to signal for help when a search helicopter passes overhead! It's a "Lady Spy" model.
Thanks for your comment, I had lots of Swatches too growing up, seems they never really go out of fashion and so many styles, I like what you say about the mirrored dial i think this feature looks great on ladies watches, how do you find the srap with discolouration ? does it get marked being white ?

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Old 26-06-2016, 05:19
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Thanks for your comment, I had lots of Swatches too growing up, seems they never really go out of fashion and so many styles, I like what you say about the mirrored dial i think this feature looks great on ladies watches, how do you find the srap with discolouration ? does it get marked being white ?

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That's the downside to a white watch. From a distance it still looks crisp but close up it has taken on a darker colour from the dial with some dye pick up on the edges.

The upside to a basic Swatch is you can chop and change the straps, buckles and tangs so I will do that in the future.
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Old 27-06-2016, 10:59
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I have a dozen watches. My everyday Rotary one was a gift to me years ago.

I like unusual watches and have in my collection a few skeleton ones, my favourite being a bridge watch. I also have some which don't have hands but have little discs that go round to display the time. Others I have are like car dials with LEDs which light up to tell the time. These are all cheap Chinese watches but they all keep perfect time, even the mechanical ones.
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Old 27-06-2016, 16:56
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I have a dozen watches. My everyday Rotary one was a gift to me years ago.

I like unusual watches and have in my collection a few skeleton ones, my favourite being a bridge watch. I also have some which don't have hands but have little discs that go round to display the time. Others I have are like car dials with LEDs which light up to tell the time. These are all cheap Chinese watches but they all keep perfect time, even the mechanical ones.
Thanks for sharing do you have any pics of your Bridge watch ? great to hear you love your watches, I think watch collecting should just be about Rolex and Omega but more like shoes and handbags and matching them to your outfits it's amazing how a watch can complete the look or be a talking point when out.
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Old 27-06-2016, 19:30
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Hi BB do you not see watches as something to dress up with or do you just not see watches as an evening item to wear out ? they can be quite stunning and a great talking point with new people
I much prefer a bracelet if I am going to wear anything on my wrist. To me , watches are for catching trains not socialising
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Old 06-07-2016, 12:00
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I much prefer a bracelet if I am going to wear anything on my wrist. To me , watches are for catching trains not socialising
I like your honesty, I think whatever it's for it needs to be reliable, personally I like very utilitarian watches paired down design simple but strong
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Old 07-07-2016, 13:13
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Thanks for sharing do you have any pics of your Bridge watch ? great to hear you love your watches, I think watch collecting should just be about Rolex and Omega but more like shoes and handbags and matching them to your outfits it's amazing how a watch can complete the look or be a talking point when out.
I haven't got a photo of my watch. It looks the same as this one.
http://secretclic.com/wp-content/upl...-Antique-5.jpg


Here's another cheap watch I have.
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Paidu...e-9f5c9556cac1

Another similar to one of mine, but mine has red and blue LED.
http://gloimg.gearbest.com/gb/2015/2...8681698384.jpg
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