Watches

[Zenith]

IWC or bust.

[eton97]

Does anyone know if there's a stockist for Montre Noire in London? Couturelab used to carry them, but apparently stopped.

are you looking specifically for a blackened / pro hunter rolex range? I know of several places in london that sell them....let me know

[stephlinn]

I wear a fugly $10 timex piece on the inside of my wrist and that does me just fine (although people get weirdly worked up because I wear it on the inside). The only reason I even wear a watch is because I lose my cell phone all the time, and I hate being late. Maybe expensive watches are mainly a guy thing, because I really don't understand the appeal.

[fncyths]

I love the designs of Uniform Wares. Since I've never seen one in person I'm curious about the craftsmanship. Clean lines. Influenced by Rams and Bill for sure.

[mw000]

IWC top gun is nice. IWC Big Pilot Perpetual Top Gun is pretty sweet. Although it is busier than I would normally like.

[mw000]

are you looking specifically for a blackened / pro hunter rolex range? I know of several places in london that sell them....let me know

If you don't need a branded black Rolex I have a contact for a guy that does great DLC work on any existing piece. His prices are very reasonable as well.

He also does bead blasting too which is a very cool finish. It's matte stainless with the fine sheen of titanium

[fncyths]

IWC make great watches! Here's a cool Bell & Ross that I've been diggin' on lately :

[hommedeguerre]

I own a B&R and love it. Isnt that a pocket watch, though? WHat's the model

[teeteet]

This is actually a dial used by BR about 10 years ago, on its Platinum watches limited to 99 pieces -- way before BR hit it big with the BR01 series. Seems to be powered by the same automatic caliber that was created around ten years ago by Vincent Calabrese: a Swiss-based watchmaking prodigy of Italian origin. Movement base is ETA 2892. The original one is a classic: http://www.luxurybazaar.com/items/it...m__Silver.html

[fncyths]

I own a B&R and love it. Isnt that a pocket watch, though? WHat's the model

It's the jumping hour watch. Love the design! Thanks for the link teeteet! I know that particular version is the limited edition. They have other versions of the jumping hour watch as well that don't dent the savings as much. BH are beautiful!

[teeteet]

It's swiss made but designed in France. BR is founded by Carlos and Bruno, from what I hear Bruno is the creative one, and they are both based in France. Chanel owns a stake in them, can't go wrong. But I wish they could improve on the movements they use... at least the finishing. Try to find some of the earlier BELL & ROSS by SINN pieces, really cool stuff!!

[several_girls]

I love the designs of Uniform Wares. Since I've never seen one in person I'm curious about the craftsmanship. Clean lines. Influenced by Rams and Bill for sure.

I hear the craftsmanship is nothing special. They are quartz movement, yes?

I also a fan of the design in theory, but the execution is too spare for me. It's actually so hollow and unfeeling as to no longer look like a watch to me but a toy. Ikea furniture. The design seems to be removed from participation in the actual "timepiece" design conversation (regardless of craftsmanship)

The funny part is I've considered buying something from Issey Miyake, whose watches are even more minimal. I couldn't explain this apparent contradiction to you.

[teeteet]

IKEA is the perfect answer. These watches are mass produced, just like IKEA. Same goes for the expensive Swiss watches, they just want you to think otherwise with all the expensive marketing campaigns. At the end of the day, they are more like assemblers, they don't make anything themselves. Insiders know this all too well.

[Faust]

New obsession

[Deuce]

Didn't realise there was a watch thread. Here's mine;

Rolex Datejust /w white gold bezel (16014)