I would have thought there would be more entrants in this field. I like the Urwerks a lot. I would want one but I would feel bad beating it up. The 105 is excellent!
Other than Moser (and Journe although that's borderline) do we have any other options? Something nicely finished and interesting that would stand up to my daily abuse would be perfect.
Too large for my wrist and taste, but this would be a solidly finished daily beater that can be found at a good price. And nuce dial colors too, if you‘re in for it. Best, Daniel
I do have a couple of the more normal RO's and they are reasonably nicely finished but I've never handled an ROO. I think I need to rectify that shortcoming in the future.
Let me ask you what you are looking for in this sports watch? Water resistance? Shock resistance? A scratch-proof case? A super light material? All four? Once you have narrowed it down, the fun part of the search starts
You were being humorous and it was taken in that spirit. As for what I need, that's a tad complicated. I run, bike, row and climb mountains and hunt for amusement. I climb mountains and drill rock for work, although not as frequently now as I used to. My ...
I’m gonna be burned on the stake for saying this, but independent watches are two high maintenance for such a life, and will only hold you back. Rolexes (with the explorer 1) being aptly named) and [maybe] a blancpain fifty fathoms are the best options, I...
And I would feel bad about beating up a finely wrought piece of wrist art. The Aquanaut is long gone but here are a few of the current work watches: ...
of most De Bethunes but indeed I had forgotten their diver. I'll have a closer look at that, thanks. The GP's I've seen recently leave a bit to be desired where finish is concerned.
The Pita is interesting. I'm not sure if the Habring would be tough enough for some of my use. I do have a Foudroyante and I tend not to wear it that much.
The Moser does look very interesting, but you’ve mentioned that. Do you think Urwerk could pass as a sports watch? Bracelets available. I find my 105 to be pretty robust, no bracelet option though, and most people think it’s a Garmin so that’s a validatio...
I would have thought there would be more entrants in this field. I like the Urwerks a lot. I would want one but I would feel bad beating it up. The 105 is excellent!
is certainly in the running. Even if I might not want to use it for everything simply because of its workmanship, it would make a great daily use watch for most activities. I'll try to track one down once the lockdown eases and have a look.
Chopard Alpine Eagle… although the movement isn’t as “finished” as one would’ve hoped, since it isn’t a L.U.C. Chopard L.U.C. Sport 2000 or Pro One. Visible 4.96 movement on the former (with blackened rotor), solid case back on the latter. Chopard L.U.C. ...