Skagen watches

Stheno

Hey guys,

Looking for opinions on these?

I first came across them looking for hypoallergenic watches, but am considering one as a gift for the OH?

Thinking of

http://www.skagen.com/en_US/shop/silver_tone_link_watch-344lsxsp.html?departmentCategoryId=&N=0&Ntt=344LSXS&Ns=p_ws_brand&pn=sr&rec=1&imagePath=344LSXS

or
http://www.skagen.com/en_US/shop/mens/mens_watches/black_leather_steel_mens_watch-925xlslbp.html?departmentCategoryId=&N=4294964031+4294964014&Nf=p_min_price|BTWN+0+325&pn=c&rec=12&imagePath=925XLSLB
or
http://www.skagen.com/en_US/shop/mens/mens_watches/black_leather_steel_mens_watch-331xlslbp.html?departmentCategoryId=&N=0&pn=c&rec=2&imagePath=331XLSLB

He tends to like very bold watches with lots of features that stand out, so I'm thinking the third?

I'm a big fan of how they look, and more looking for feedback on how durable they are?

We both have ecodrive watches as our day to day watches, but like being able to dress up or down as we please and use watches to do so.

Eoin

I think there's been a thread about them recently if you have a quick look.

I know you're not looking for feedback on the looks - but I'll chip in all the same. 38mm is verging towards the smaller side for a man's watch, plus I think that Skagen watches tend to be quite light and don't wear very high. This might not be a great choice if himself likes watches that stand out.

For that price range, I'd also look at Seiko. Robust, good value and a massive range.

Dardania

I wear a Skagen watch, and have had it for about 7 years. I love it, but then I did choose it myself so I should want to! It's an older version of this: http://www.skagen.com/en_US/shop/mens/mens_watches/grey_titanium_mesh_men_s_watch-233lttmp.html?departmentCategoryId=&N=4294960418+4294963948&Nf=p_min_price%7CBTWN+0+325&pn=c&rec=1&imagePath=233LTTM , without the numbers.

In terms of observation, it's very light on the wrist, and particuarly slim. I wanted a simple watch that was only as big as it needed to be, and not a bit more. I think it's extremely cool in a quiet confident way, and would be pained to change it.

It has a painted (looks like enamelled) black finish, that has rubbed off with use. Most people would find this offputting, as it looks scrappy, but I consider it evidence of adventure... I notice the newer watch appears to be just titanium, with no paint, so it seems they've addressed that.

Interestingly, it never sets off airport xray scanners, as titanium is quite a light metal

The original spring/bars bent quite easily, and not from excessive tightness - just weak design. I returned the watch under warranty (Harvey Nichols in Dundrum), and six weeks later it returned with new bars. They also failed, when I was living abroad, and I brought it to a jeweller, who put in bars -5 years later they're going strong. Poor material choice by Skagen, so be aware - maybe this has been addressed.

I broke the glass on a building site about 2 years ago when I banged into a half finished wall -watch hit a corner of block straight on, but no problems with getting the glass replaced (albeit with some minor scuffs on the face - adventorous ageing again...

Hope this helps you in your choice - I'd recommend them, but do look at one in reality first.

El Kabong!

Whenever I see Skagen watches they are particularly a thin design.