Horological Meandering

I'm contemplating getting another watch for my father. While he definitely enjoys watches immensely, he is getting to an age where eyesight is fading, and where convenience is becoming increasingly important. In other words, while he is happy getting mech...  

My deepest condolences How about nice TAG? Cheers D

Et tu, Damjan? Looked at TAG but did not immediately find anything appealing - any specific suggestions?

TAG Connected watch Even range of colors and features and cool perk it can look stealth mirror mirror

Which killed the other smart watch he has - just lies in the drawer... But must look into that - thanks!

Quartz Rolex Ok did you thought about Baume & Mercier or Frederique Constant?

Not looked at Baume & Mercier or Frederic Constant yet but will do so!

While he must have over 100 vintage clocks, he always gets new watches. Go figure On another note I followed your recommendation and went to have a look at the TAG Connected. Being Android based kills it, as my family is firmly iPhone oriented but otherwi... 

Still, as he will not wear it daily, it will still need to be charged and set... Nice curveball, though

Best wishes Alkiro ...  

Checks all the boxes but one - do they make a non-red version of it? In this colour scheme it will be a no go for him, otherwise it\'s great!

Best wishes Alkiro

Best wishes Alkiro

Sir, The X-33 Skywalker is a very cool watch, deadly accurate and light as a feather. You have two options here: The X-33 Skywalker (Left) and the Solar Impulse II (right). The old X-33 Generation 2 (middle) is no longer being sold. Cheers, Nilo ...  

That\'s very valuable. Tried to see one today but they did not have it. They found out where one resides in Vienna, though, so I\'ll check it out. Ever tried the Z-33? Looks like a very good option, I\'d say.

But it just not my cup of tea.... The width/length is still manageable but the thickness really really turn me off.... I like x33 better.... But yeah, choices still yours Best and goodluck! Jeviar

I\'ll see if they have it at the Boutique here and then decide based on how it feels on the wrist. On pictures the thickness does appear to be a potential issue...

It's pretty comfortable on my wrist as it made of titanium as well like the x33, meanwhile, the thickness for me plays a major role as it's easily got dings from some bangs which is, the thicker it is the higher the risk... But why no opt to t-touch exper...  

You are definitely making a good case for it!

But, it's hard to locate one here. Cheers, Nilo

NT

They don\'t have one (the Z 33 was a very slow mover), but I\'m sure that they will locate one. Cheers, Nilo

NT

Let me check if they have one here first before putting you to extra trouble Thank you so much for your offer, though!

There are several large and/or chunky SINN Quartz watches that might fit your criteria, especially visibility. Cazalea ...  

Will have a look at the options ASAP Good size, easy to read and nice quality!

using the Spring Drive. Does that count as quartz?

Not until they manage a 14 day power reserve It\'s not the technology per se, just not having the need to set it.

SBGX117 (42.7mm): ...  

I have not looked for divers per se but this one has the size, legibility and all the functionality needed. Now I just need to find out if either the Boutique in Frankfurt or the local AD stock it, so I can try it out Thanks!

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Will definitely have a look. Likewise with the Aquaracer Chrono - seen it in a shopwindow today but did not have the time to explore it more fully. Thanks for suggesting it!

Last weekend when I was visiting my mum I strapped my PAM574 on her wrist. Just for fun. Her first reaction? Ah! That watch has good readability! Very good for the older eyes! And she wanted to keep it :-( So my advice is: Get a 42 mm Radiomir with a nice...  

I\'ll think it over by all means

Let\'s see...

Quite similar to the Omega X 33 but a bit more expensive.....I'm also quite a fan of the Omega to be fair but love the blue on the Breitling..!! Andy.

He already has an Aerospace and I guess they would be too similar... In fact we have a father and son pairing ...  

or consider the B55 a very sexy upgrade and if he likes his current model it would be an easy transition..? Either way all the suggestions so far are good....I have the Sinn U1 so I can recommend Sinn and the quartz would be a nice size and very readable.... 

Thanks for your suggestions! May have another look at Breitling but I feel in that case I would need to get a paired one and I am not sure I want one just now

NT

Interesting to hear, though - that may well work with my father, too.

Not like he will do it on a daily basis, either...

Firmwear updates for him.

With DST and date changes on some watches

My vote goes for the Chopard Time Attack. I own one and can vouch for the fact that its a stunningly beautiful piece in the flesh and absolutely distinctive in a world where most watches are a have to something else. And it doesn't look like a 'tool' watc... 

You are right, the Chopard definitely does not look like a tool watch, which is a plus. I guess all these quartz watches are rare (the sales lady at an Omega AD today had no idea the Z-33 even existed) but the Chopard may be the rarest of them all. I stil... 

Connected watches and those with ordinary quartz movements. I would go for the Chopard, but he likes the Z-33 or X-33 models better, you could go with those. See if he would like the Breitling B50.

I agree with you fully in regards to the movement - should not be quite the garden variety, which limits the options to not many more than the already mentioned ones. Quartz part of your collecting?

Pay for any quartz watch. I do have several quartz but do not talk much about them here to avoid disturbing some people.

I'm no movement snob,, some of my favorite watched are quartz, I love my ProTrek. Some of the high end Citizens, are hand built to the same quality as automatics.

I feel there are applications for different movements, some better at the one, others elsewhere. I like watches with different kinds of movements, even if the majority of them are mechanical.

NT

If you feel more comfortable that way, via PM. Apart from my Aerospace I have one other decent quartz watch, a Grand Seiko SBGX097. The precision is astounding, as is the finish

You can still PM me as only the most accurate watches are posted.

I do remember seeing at least one of the annual timing posts of yours Found it very interesting!

Very readable and great sleek design

I guess it was not very popular at that price point and understandably so.

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Is a dealer stocking them locally to try it out

And firmware updates anymore.

Firmwear updates alter the OS of the watch.

NT

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I would have expected more since Hysek is a well known designer in the world of horology.

Just seen a picture so far and got an idea of the price...

...with titchy digital displays and hands whise readability is compromised to let the digi to be read. High end and legible? Grand Seiko. A 9F is even handsome as Quartz movements go...

I have a quartz GS myself and am very, very happy with it (an SBGX097). The only issue is my dad\'s wrist size - 37mm looks tiny on his wrist - and I have not seen larger GS quartz models... Or are there any?

These both use a 40 mm case. ...  

Will have a look - also if they can be sourced in Europe This would work very well, I guess, as it does all it needs to, at great precision and with a finish second to none in this price class!

I'm in the US, but I did visit the Seiko boutique in Paris. They might be able to get these. I don't know how widely GS is distributed in Europe.

There are some ADs and the closest boutique for me is in Frankfurt. So when I go there next time...

I bought my dad a Citizen AQ1040-53E (also available with a white dial). It is the nicest practical watch I've found. Duratect titanium is less prone to scratches than other metals and the light weight keeps it comfortable. The case is 41x11 mm and water ...  

Looks like it would have all it needs, now the only thing required is a trip to Japan. Do I recall correctly that they include a 10 year warranty and free servicing, too? Or is that only for their automatics?

I think it does have a 10 year warranty, but I didn't look into it in detail because it would have to go back to Japan. I am in the US and bought it from Japan from one of the well known dealers who will source these JDM watches.

Was the importance of importing it properly for that reason. Apparently there are dealers in Japan who take care of the rest...