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Hello friends! As previously announced I will have the pleasure to be your host this weekend and the Theme will request our participants to share their favorite go-to watches. Whichever the size of our collections I feel we all have one (or several) favor...  

And you are sharing several excellent photos of your watches. I can’t resist a Go-to watch with a NATO strap ! Back later with more photos … I’m back !! Best regards Captain Starting with a solid manual winding Hamilton … Stealthy Synchron … The always de...  

… kind coments and for sharing your superb X33. Its a great Go to watch and I like so much how it looks with those Bond Nato straps. Look forward to your additional shots later! Hagwe my dear friend! Abel

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... ideal Go to timepieces. For some time I have been considering a Hamilton Field Khaki for my collection. May I ask you the reference of the one you are showing? Is it steel with black PVD coating or bronze? The Synchron dial is truly awesome. Love the ... 

Khaki Field Mechanical Mechanical | 38mm | H69449961 38 mm stainless steel case, three hand display, dark dial with light-colored numerals, triangular indexes with old radium color Super-LumiNova®, durable NATO strap: The new Khaki Field Mechanical is a f...  

… beautiful Hamilton dear Captain!! I will try to find it to view it in the metal! Very nice!! Keep enjoying it so much dear Captain! Cheers! Abel

For me, a go-to watch should be fuss-free (easy to set the time, and wind if needed), and easy to put on. The Hamilton is definitely fuss-free, and I can swap out the NATO very quickly to change the look. The added advantage is that NATOs are affordable a...  

… ideal Go to watches. And I agree with you about the characteristics of these watches to qualify as Go to watches anytime! Thank you so much for sharing them! Hagwe! Abel PS: I’m considering getting a Hamilton Field soon. I feel it makes for an extraordi... 

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Not need to say how much I love Submariners. Much more with a devilish touch of ted on its dial! Lol! Welcome to WS and thank you for sharing your beautiful Go to watch with us! Hagwe Abel

I completely agree with you about the Hamilton. Perfect size as a Go-to watch.

mostly low key & unobtrusive but with a certain touch ! - Liked the straightforward Victorinox ones, of course the obligatory Sub & best of this line-up for me the Longines Heritage Chrono ! - Really a cool example !! Wishing you a great WE & Best, hs... 

… comments dear friend HS. The Victorinox have demonstrated to be very reliable and tough watches which I have owned for more than twenty years now. They make for great Go to watches indeed. I’m glad you liked my theme and post and look forward to view yo... 

You are right! Lol! I hadn’t paid attention before but after reading you and viewing the pictures again I see that the stitching look like teeth indeed. Those straps belong to a lot of vintage style leather straps I bought some years ago. These particular... 

. . . as I had to choose a 'go-to' last week for my trip to the Pacific Northwest. Which watch did I end up taking? The steel, dead accurate, and most importantly, waterproof Grand Seiko. Never underestimate the value of a screw-down crown. Art ...  

You can’t never go wrong with a GS! Reliable, super accurate and beautifully finished. Of course it’s very nice to have a screw down crown. Enjoy your Pacific NW trip so much! Hagwe! Abel

and I completely agree with you about a screw-down crown.

Bet you are enjoying every bit of this wonderful piece.

No go to watch for me!...I change every day!...so too many watches to post...won't troll this, so just watch of the day for me: Matt ...  

. . . they get switched usually every other day or two. But when I went on a trip to rainy Washington last week, the only one that made the cut was the GS. Not only because it was watertight, but also because it could be replaced if lost. Try that with a ... 

Your words are like a definition of what a Go to watch means. Cheers! Abel

. . . at least it can be done. Can you imagine being robbed of a Flightmaster? Or Black Connie? 😱

That’s the philosophy which separates a Go to watch from the rest of the collection even if we love our Go to watches so much! Cheers! Abel

BP MS on your wrist! I like those leather Nato straps so much. Thank you for your entry! Hagwe! Abel

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… Go-to watch. I was tempted to include my own BB first series red bezel on my opening post. I find this Tudor as a perfect Go to option. Love that tooled leather case behind. May I ask what you carry inside and where it was made? Thank you so much for yo... 

Made by hand ,by a lady I met locally on a bio market

… for your clarification to satisfy my curiosity. Beautiful case! Enjoy it so much! Best cordial regards. Saludos cordiales! Abel

Abrazos! Iulian

G-Shock Square that I wear actually quite a lot. Not when I go out for dinner with friends, but I wear the G-Shock in the gym and when going to the beach, during my early morning coffee in town, or when I go to people that dislike the watch scene, and yes...  

A practical choice for a Go to watch this G-Shock! Nice shots as usual!! Of course we all have friends who don’t care about watches! Lol! Have a nice and relaxed weekend!! Abel

Enjoy yours as well. GEO

Solar-powered and they pick up the time, with a radio signal, every night. Compare the negative display and the positive displays, there is a world of difference. Some prefer the positive-, some the negative displays. GEO

Have a nice Sunday and a great week ahead! Abel

It’s not low key, but it is my daily wearer and at the heart of my collection. The Sea-Dweller Red 43. It’s the tool I take on vacation, on airplanes on business, and when lounging on the couch with my kids. Its story constantly fascinates me, reminding m...  

Great post and thank you for sharing this beautiful poem by TS Eliot and those nice sea related images which bring many fond memories to all sea lovers. (Of course … impossible to forget that classic scene of Honey Rider emerging from the sea!) Thank you ... 

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… it is a bullet proof watch with a bullet proof movement. It seats low on your wrist. That’s great! Thank you for sharing your Go to watch with us!! Hagwe Abel

...here's some pieces i find easy to grab to go... Worry free and versatile Love that Longines tribute of yours---classy HAGWE henry ...  

… with your nice Go to watches. You well say that they are easy to grab to go and worry free and versatile which are ideal characteristics of a Go to watch. I’m very fond of Tudor and Seiko products which I find very reliable and tough and with interestin... 

Here's my 'go to' watch: Sinn 556i ...  

… Go to watch. I feel this bulletproof Sinn makes a superb choice. Glad you like the bezel of my Longines. The so called “step bezels” were a popular and very nice characteristic of Longines watches of the 1940’s . Have a nice weekend! Abel

My Explorer II, Reverso and BB Ceramic seem to fit the bill! The Explorer II is less under the radar as the other two but being caméléon in terms of being casual or dressy, it fits the business travel go to category for sure… ...  

… you share here! I feel you made a great choice with these superb timepieces. The Explorer II is a great and very versatile watch. Regrettably in my Country is not safe to wear a Rolex but it would be my choice depending the place I would be visiting. I ... 

I like the Explorer II most. (i’m saying this even though I’ve made the decision to stop buying Rolex). It’s a beautiful piece.

... is a true classic and a very versatile timepiece with a timeless design. I´m sure it will be a keeper for life for you. Hagwe! Abel

A kettlebell workout everyday. One has to keep fighting fit all the time to handle life’s challenges. ...  

... participating Cookies! Hagwe! Abel

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Keep enjoying and loving and thanks a lot for participating! Hagwe! Abel

I’m really struggling to wear my other pieces since I’ve owned this 129g, as the French would say, “réussite”, or achievement. Completely luxurious yet unpretentious I wear it anywhere and always feel it’s the perfect choice. ...  

... to replace it to wear other pieces of your collection. I see it is a perfect choice for you. Keep enjoying so much and thank you so much for participating and sharing shots and thoughts about it. Best cordial regards, Abel

For the last year or so, my go to watch has been the Omega Seamaster Worldtimer. It has a lot scratches already. It is sturdy, watch proof and keeps accurate time. I would put it on the winder so it is ready to go when I need it. The world time function c...  

Super pic. This piece is rarely seen on the forum. This picture made me consider getting one today. That is the litmus test. Ooooo

It is a good time to check it out in ADs, as they are a lot available now. For last year and early this year it was hard to see it in the stores. There is a model with rubber strap too. Happy shopping

Called the Nomos Sport, with a black dial, thick lume and 300m water resistance. It is an obscure piece which looks like a dress watch that happens to be able to handle 300m of water.=D

They look quite good, modern and sporty, with bracelets that are less common on Nomos watches.

Agree with you about the practical aspect of a WT when you work or have social relation with people in different parts of the world. By the other hand the WT complication is one of my favorites. Nice to know that this superb watch is your Go to watch and ... 

I am very happy to hear that you love WT watches and you own this one too! It is a great watch that is hard for anyone not to like. The price is quite reasonable too for a WT. enjoy your weekend

… own a few of them in different brands. It is a romantic and magic complication which invites to dream with far places to explore or lovely places we knew and wish to return . As and said before a very convenient feature for someone in relationship with ...  

It is great that we share the same taste to acquire this same timepiece! Your photo looks very nice! This is my only Worldtimer in the collection and I might be open to getting a dress watch type WT in the future. When you have time, I would love to see t... 

… I’m delighted to share the love for the Omega WT. It has a most stunning dial which makes a very impressive watch among my collection of WT timepieces. With much pleasure I show the others I own First: The Patek 5120g though discontinued now is the King...  

The Patek WT is the King as you mentioned and it looks so elegant, beautiful yet functional! As Patek is the first brand to produce a WT, a Patek WT is a grail watch to me too. The JLC model is a famous WT with the dead beat second that I have read about ... 

The 24 hour ring turns counter clock wise in all models displayed the difference is that in the case of the Patek and the GP the ring with the names of Cities can be turned to display the name of the city you take as reference (usually your home city) at ... 

This is a really cool feature, as we may make city corresponding to our home time to 12 o’clock, as you did. If I get another WT in the future, I would for sure want this feature. Thanks for taking the time to explain these details to me, which are really... 

So no fresh shots yet 😉 So let’s see… The P15 is definitely one… The Railmaster - especially in its winter strap setup… The Felix is an easy choice - one can dress it for practically everything… The 27.01 has been getting lots of ‘go time’ lately… And fin...  

... characteristic of not having date but also they are all very practical and elegant designs. Always nice to view the WPS Zenith chrono here and the 1948 Omega and Railmaster epitomizes what a Go to watch is all about in my point of view. A beautiful an... 

GMT Master II “Batman”: robust, yet with a coolness factor VC Overseas Ref 4500: one of my summer watches - always right Rolex Milgauss, a bit eclectic but so “user- friendly”.. MIH: unobtrusive, really low key, “under-the-radar”, but very cool Makes a un...  

Best, hs

Regret to say that some of them I would love to wear in my Go to circumstances but unfortunately the local safety conditions would not allow it. I need very low profile watches and Rolex would be an absolute no no if I don´t want to be in trouble. I wish ... 

.. golden watch (eg: during night or such) might also may be a bit too much sometimes: so also Yes, one always needs a bit carefulness; Thus for me gold is still a no-go most of the time ; unless in friendly surroundings and/or such circumstances. So I un... 

We must always be cautious and low profile as you say. Considering my local circumstances, gold watches are only "collectors items" for me and to be enjoyed only at home or in very special surroundings and circumstances as you well say. As in your case, m... 

i guess my go-to watch, at least during this Covid time, has to be my Air King, which i've been wearing almost every day, since my wife bought it for me last year. i've hardly had to wear any formal wear since last year January and even during those days ...  

It is always my pleasure to do the hosting here and try my best to make all participants enjoy playing and interacting here during the weekend. The Air King is a great choice as a Go to watch. In its last configuration which you own it offers an awesome d... 

it was actually shot with a rather simple setup which i have shared before in another post here Photography - my simple setup to take photos of my watches () is your Speedy the version they call "broad arrow"?

I will be trying it myself. I used to employ similar set up as Nicolas which he showed me during one of our meetings some years ago. Will try yours too. Regarding my Speedy: Yes, those hour hands are called the "broad arrow" and sometimes the watch is cal... 

Right, we all have our go to watches for all sorts of activities and you do have quite a few! For me, it is the BP FF which is robust, legible, under the radar, fuss free go anywhere, do anything watch. A GMTM fits the bill as a practical go to but I am n...  

It has all the characteristics for a practical go to timepiece. Agree with you that the Rolex GMT in any of its references makes for a wonderful go to watch as well but in my place it would attract the unwanted attention you mention regret to say. Thank y... 

Although I have others which would qualify, these are my picks (G-Shock is the Japan-made GW5000-1JF). ...  

I guess I need to explore the swuare G shock watches as they are bulletproof timepieces. An interesting option. Thanks a lot for your participation in WS! Have a nice weekend. Abel

Although I’d never tell someone they “need” to get a particular watch (or anything else for that matter), I think a G or Ironman of some flavor is a worthwhile addition to any collection. If you’re looking for a square I highly recommend looking at the JD... 

Hi All It changes! It was this for a few years - worn every day for 5 years - it's currently on a break. My current one is my Bellmatic, been stuck wearing it for last few weeks, which is no bad thing. I'd also add this Oris pointer date - just a great wa...  

The Seiko, classy and elegant, the Bellmatic with that awesome soleil dial, and the Oris pointer with that elegant and sporty look with a beautiful dial and hand set. I like the straps you choose for each of them as well and great shots to show them here.... 

Nivada Chronomaster ...  

Have a nice Sunday my friend. Cheers! Abel

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The characteristics you mention are great to have in a Go to watch indeed. You can never go wrong with any of these three you show here! Hagwe! Abel