Anyone keen on watches?

[Roy S]

51 minutes past 20 o'clock?

It’s clearly 39 minutes to 55 o’clock.

Today this

[Barry]

That's better.

[Gazjam]

Nice on the leather strap

Like it.

Had one of these but moved it on [emoji20]

[Roy S]

[Roy S]

[Roy S]

[Pigmy Pony]

A few questions:

What are the differences between "Quartz" and "automatic" watches? Or are they the same thing? Why do some watches call themselves "chronometer"? Any makes/models/sellers that need to be avoided, especially if buying secondhand? Thinking along the lines of something like this:

https://www.watchfinder.co.uk/Omega/...83/item/304209

[Roy S]

A few questions:

What are the differences between "Quartz" and "automatic" watches? Or are they the same thing? Why do some watches call themselves "chronometer"? Any makes/models/sellers that need to be avoided, especially if buying secondhand? Thinking along the lines of something like this:

https://www.watchfinder.co.uk/Omega/...83/item/304209

Basically quartz = battery operated, automatic = mechanical and wound via a rotor whilst being worn.

A chronometer should have certified accuracy.

If buying second hand look for reviews / feedback about the seller to establish if they're 'trusted'.

Nice Omega but I'd expect box and papers and I don't know how big your wrist is but the De Ville is quite a small watch at 37mm.

As far as makes are concerned you really get what you pay for, look on youtube at some of the watch channels - for affordable watches in particular check out 'Just one more watch' for a bit of inspiration. Avoid fashion brands like Armani, Michael Korrs etc.

A lot of people frown at Invictas but for £70 odd quid you can get a decent diver's watch with a Seiko movement.

[Barry]

If 37mm is "quite a small watch", then what does that make my Rolex at 34.5mm?

[Roy S]

If 37mm is "quite a small watch", then what does that make my Rolex at 34.5mm?

teeny tiny