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Who Watches the Watchmen (Our Chit Chat Thread)

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    #4022
    Cyrus
    Registered Users Posts: 19,744 ✭✭✭✭Cyrus


    Hi all

    has anyone bought anything in the past year from Weirs outside of the usual omega or rolex?

    Im still thinking about buying a 5227r ( that or a 5205.... cant decide) which seems to be available on C24 new for circa 25/26k. If there was any chance weirs would close to that id just buy it new, but maybe thats a foolish pipe dream?


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    #4023
    Time
    Registered Users Posts: 993 ✭✭✭Time


    Cyrus wrote: »
    Hi all

    has anyone bought anything in the past year from Weirs outside of the usual omega or rolex?

    Im still thinking about buying a 5227r ( that or a 5205.... cant decide) which seems to be available on C24 new for circa 25/26k. If there was any chance weirs would close to that id just buy it new, but maybe thats a foolish pipe dream?

    Zero chance they’ll come anywhere close, I tried on the one they have a few weeks ago when I got my latest two, lovely watch, very understated. But a Caltrava is a watch you buy used.

    For the 5205 Fitz would be the man to talk to.


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    #4024
    Cyrus
    Registered Users Posts: 19,744 ✭✭✭✭Cyrus


    Time wrote: »
    Zero chance they’ll come anywhere close, I tried on the one they have a few weeks ago when I got my latest two, lovely watch, very understated. But a Caltrava is a watch you buy used.

    For the 5205 Fitz would be the man to talk to.

    already tried Fitz 5205 on :D


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    #4025
    Fitz II
    Registered Users Posts: 2,532 ✭✭✭Fitz II


    Time wrote: »
    For the 5205 Fitz would be the man to talk to.

    When it come to charming Weirs "Time" is your man to talk too, Weirs do jack **** for me. But they usually give me 2.5% off a Rolex. But a gold patek you should see a better discount. I know in general AD are trying to get away from discounting on anything cause they can sell all that stuff at a discount into the grey market themselves if they want.


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    #4026
    david
    Registered Users Posts: 3,684 ✭✭✭david


    Very random one... given our shared passion for great timepieces and straps, figure I’m better asking here than the Fashion forum.

    Looking to get a quality casual leather belt to wear with chinos/jeans, anyone have a good recommendation or custom maker?


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    #4027
    mailforkev
    Registered Users Posts: 1,785 ✭✭✭mailforkev


    david wrote: »
    Very random one... given our shared passion for great timepieces and straps, figure I’m better asking here than the Fashion forum.

    Looking to get a quality casual leather belt to wear with chinos/jeans, anyone have a good recommendation or custom maker?


    Have a look online for Anderson's, they're an Italian belt company.

    I have a few of their belts for several years, am a big fan of their woven elastic ones in particular.
    You'll be looking at around a ton for one. BT may have them, they deffo used to.


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    #4028
    Time
    Registered Users Posts: 993 ✭✭✭Time


    mailforkev wrote: »
    Have a look online for Anderson's, they're an Italian belt company.

    I have a few of their belts for several years, am a big fan of their woven elastic ones in particular.
    You'll be looking at around a ton for one. BT may have them, they deffo used to.

    Couldn’t recommend Anderson’s highly enough, best belts I own. BTs don’t do them anymore but Mr.Porter do


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    #4029
    Cyrus
    Registered Users Posts: 19,744 ✭✭✭✭Cyrus


    Time wrote: »
    Couldn’t recommend Anderson’s highly enough, best belts I own. BTs don’t do them anymore but Mr.Porter do

    Spoke are doing a collab with them as well at the moment (chino company )


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    #4030
    Time
    Registered Users Posts: 993 ✭✭✭Time


    Cyrus wrote: »
    Spoke are doing a collab with them as well at the moment (chino company )

    Are they comfy? I hate chinos generally, find them super uncomfortable


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    #4031
    Cyrus
    Registered Users Posts: 19,744 ✭✭✭✭Cyrus


    Time wrote: »
    Are they comfy? I hate chinos generally, find them super uncomfortable

    I have about 15 pairs between the chinos , 5 pocket twills and jeans so I guess so !


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    #4032
    david
    Registered Users Posts: 3,684 ✭✭✭david


    Cyrus wrote: »
    I have about 15 pairs between the chinos , 5 pocket twills and jeans so I guess so !
    I’m not sure which terrifies me more Cyrus - your wardrobe or your watch collection.
    Between 5 pocket twills and custom Panerai friendly cuffs...


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    #4033
    893bet
    Registered Users Posts: 8,776 ✭✭✭893bet


    Surely I ain’t the only person that had to google what a pocket twill is?


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    #4034
    Cyclingtourist
    Registered Users Posts: 1,599 ✭✭✭Cyclingtourist


    893bet wrote: »
    Surely I ain’t the only person that had to google what a pocket twill is?

    I didn't know what it was but presumed twill is the material. 5 pocket, is that counting the mini-pocket you get on the left side with jeans?


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    #4035
    Wibbs
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,092 Mod ✭✭✭✭Wibbs


    I always thought of chinos as oulfella trousers. Now I am an oulfella at this stage, but still. I always considered that after getting used to chinos the next step was a waistband two inches below ones nipples. :D

    Rejoice in the awareness of feeling stupid, for that’s how you end up learning new things. If you’re not aware you’re stupid, you probably are.



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    #4036
    Thirdfox
    Registered Users Posts: 7,110 ✭✭✭Thirdfox


    It's all jumpers and chinos in casual law firms now ;) - there was protest from "older" partners - but they soon discovered that chinos make for a much more comfortable working "uniform" than our suits and ties :D

    I recall one law firm didn't allow wearing of green ties as that wasn't a "power" colour... could well be a urban myth however :P


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    #4037
    Wibbs
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,092 Mod ✭✭✭✭Wibbs


    to be fair the only risk of me being in a law firm in any sort of capacity is as a defendant so.. :D

    Rejoice in the awareness of feeling stupid, for that’s how you end up learning new things. If you’re not aware you’re stupid, you probably are.



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    #4038
    Thirdfox
    Registered Users Posts: 7,110 ✭✭✭Thirdfox


    Don't sell yourself short Wibbs - you could have wandered in by mistake in your old age :D


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    #4039
    Eoin
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 21,238 CMod ✭✭✭✭Eoin


    Thirdfox wrote: »
    It's all jumpers and chinos in casual law firms now ;) - there was protest from "older" partners - but they soon discovered that chinos make for a much more comfortable working "uniform" than our suits and ties

    My friend has the same in an accountancy firm, and it just meant he had to buy yet more work clothes he'd not be seen dead in at the weekend. If you're not (stuffy) client facing, I find the uniform thing is archaic silliness.


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    #4040
    VW 1
    Registered Users Posts: 4,491 ✭✭✭VW 1


    I agree Eoin, highlighted by the fact people appear in whatever type of casual clothes they like over zoom. People from my office who wouldn't be seen in anything other than a suit are happy to do online meetings in hoodies or t-shirts etc. Hopefully it'll be another change of post pandemic workplaces, along with optional working from home.


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    #4041
    Fitz II
    Registered Users Posts: 2,532 ✭✭✭Fitz II


    Thirdfox wrote: »
    Don't sell yourself short Wibbs - you could have wandered in by mistake in your old age :D

    Ouch a deep burn.....:eek:


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    #4042
    Northern Monkey
    Registered Users Posts: 1,593 ✭✭✭Northern Monkey


    Sorry for the huge picture, it was the only one I could find that I could link to.

    I’m liking the distressed look of this way more than I should.

    sn-833-sinn-watch-358-sa-pilot-ds-canvas-grey-358-065-canvas-grey.jpg?v=1616142403

    https://www.sinn.de/en/Modell/358_Sa_PILOT_DS.htm


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    #4043
    Cienciano
    Registered Users Posts: 14,232 ✭✭✭✭Cienciano


    Same here. Sinn do make a nice watch


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    #4044
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 17,378 ✭ [Deleted User]


    https://old.reddit.com/r/Watches/comments/mo95t6/casio_tv_test_card_inspired_custom_f91/

    OgnYtts.jpg

    Incredible mod. I would absolutely love to have this.


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    #4045
    david
    Registered Users Posts: 3,684 ✭✭✭david


    Would anyone of this parish have a black bay 36?


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    #4046
    Time
    Registered Users Posts: 993 ✭✭✭Time


    2shea has one or was interested in one at some point


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    #4047
    david
    Registered Users Posts: 3,684 ✭✭✭david


    Thank you! Nothing concrete turning up in search.

    Have a serious goo for a smaller sports watch lately, really enjoying the 35mm Nomos. Looking on Chrono there’s really f-all to be saved going for a 7/10 condition used example compared to new (Belfast/UK prices). Then you have the mail order VAT, none of the UK dealers I’ve spoken to with used stock are happy to declare it for export and take off the VAT.

    What’re the chances a Dublin AD has one when we reopen? Likelihood of getting any sort of discount with no history? Looking at the black on bracelet.


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    #4048
    Time
    Registered Users Posts: 993 ✭✭✭Time


    david wrote: »
    What’re the chances a Dublin AD has one when we reopen? Likelihood of getting any sort of discount with no history? Looking at the black on bracelet.

    I'd be shocked if Sheerans or Weirs didn't have one available or couldn't get one in a week or two for you. Not sure on discount with that tbh, probably not much if anything as Rolex/Tudor don't want ADs discounting S/S models at all really.

    Have you done a search on C24 for new with black dial from the EU? You could probably get 5% off dealing with a dealer directly from the advertised price. Would be a few hundred cheaper than an AD too.


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    #4049
    blue5000
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 12,627 Mod ✭✭✭✭blue5000


    VW 1 wrote: »
    I agree Eoin, highlighted by the fact people appear in whatever type of casual clothes they like over zoom. People from my office who wouldn't be seen in anything other than a suit are happy to do online meetings in hoodies or t-shirts etc. Hopefully it'll be another change of post pandemic workplaces, along with optional working from home.

    Zoom meeting coming up this week so will have to run a clippers over the beard and hair. I'm looking a lot like Leonardo Dicaprio in Revenant after the winter. Thanks for the reminder;). Might even take a shower:eek:

    If the seat's wet, sit on yer hat, a cool head is better than a wet ar5e.



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    #4050
    mailforkev
    Registered Users Posts: 1,785 ✭✭✭mailforkev


    blue5000 wrote: »
    Zoom meeting coming up this week...

    Count yourself lucky, I’m on Zoom 5/6 hours a day, every day. Plus side is that most people went fully casual after about a week last March.


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    #4051
    Kintarō Hattori
    Registered Users Posts: 14,968 ✭✭✭✭Kintarō Hattori


    Eoin wrote: »
    My friend has the same in an accountancy firm, and it just meant he had to buy yet more work clothes he'd not be seen dead in at the weekend. If you're not (stuffy) client facing, I find the uniform thing is archaic silliness.

    I worked in a sales role previosuly in the office and initially came in wearing jeans and fleeces. I was pulled into the managers office and lambasted for my appearance being told 'Don't dress for the job you're in, dress for the job you want'. I thought it was incredibly stupid as I was among the top revenue earners in the office at the time and what I wore had no impact on this. For a quiet life I duly complied. Thankfully the place I'm in now don't care what you wear.


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