Discussion Watchlovers: What do you prefer jubilee or oyster bracelet?

[mikeymikec]

Whooshhhhh!

You completely lost me

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I too am lost

 

[nOOky]

I find both to be rather ugly, no offense. But I'm just a poor putz that wears a Garmin Forerunner 955 Solar and I sometimes work for a living so whatever I wear gets scratched up. I'd prefer the Rolex Datejust.

 

[Oyeve]

If I ever get a Rolex, I will get the Oyster. It's a classic.

 

[IronWing]

IMHO, anything over 31mm looks ridiculous. The 28mm Oyster looks okay. I still wouldn't wear one.

 

[Artorias]

IMHO, anything over 31mm looks ridiculous. The 28mm Oyster looks okay. I still wouldn't wear one.

Are you a man or woman? I'm all for more classically sized watches, but unless you got really tiny wrists those sizes are super petite.

My opinion, 36-37 for classic dress watches.

Sports models like a Rolex Explorer at 36mm is classic.

Divers anywhere from 39-41mm look the best.

Some watche styles really should have wrist presence.

You got exceptions like the Seiko Arnie coming in at 47mm which really wears surprisingly well even for none buff dudes.

Back to the topic, I prefer Oyster, but also a five link style bracelet.

I prefer Titanium over steel nowadays, the wearability really is a game changer, but Oyster in steel is still very comfortable.

 

[Brainonska511]

My current Citizen watch has something closer to the right image. I don't wear it much anymore, partly due to WFH, partly due to it sometimes catching the hairs of my wrist, and partly due to it feeling pretty tight if I'm up and about a lot.

I think if I ever look to replace my watch, I might opt for a more traditional leather band.

 

[JulesMaximus]

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With solid, matte black band of the same design.

That's one of the old Casio DB (databank) models. Reliable and accurate.

And ugly…

 

[brianmanahan]

And ugly…

casio digital (sans the calculator) was my watch of choice for 30 years

but now arthritis or carpal tunnel or something has made me go watch-free

 

[Indus]

My current Citizen watch has something closer to the right image. I don't wear it much anymore, partly due to WFH, partly due to it sometimes catching the hairs of my wrist, and partly due to it feeling pretty tight if I'm up and about a lot.

I think if I ever look to replace my watch, I might opt for a more traditional leather band.

I wear it as a hobby/ jewelry piece, nothing expensive.

The new chinese knockoffs from Heimdallr/ Steeldive/ San Martin.. hell even Pagani are amazing value for the money if you don't wanna wear expensive.

I actually wear a Pagani as a daily beater (Sapphire crystal, oyster bracelet) because I got a bit tired of scratching up my Seiko softlex crystal.

But after 5 years.. I'm getting the itch for another Seiko.. infact I was wanting matching ones for me and my wife since we don't wear wedding bands.

 

[Brainonska511]

I wear it as a hobby/ jewelry piece, nothing expensive.

The new chinese knockoffs from Heimdallr/ Steeldive/ San Martin.. hell even Pagani are amazing value for the money if you don't wanna wear expensive.

I actually wear a Pagani as a daily beater (Sapphire crystal, oyster bracelet) because I got a bit tired of scratching up my Seiko softlex crystal.

But after 5 years.. I'm getting the itch for another Seiko.. infact I was wanting matching ones for me and my wife since we don't wear wedding bands.

Funny, I was considering a Seiko after this thread. However, I may wait since I'm going to Japan next year for vacation.

 

[Indus]

Funny, I was considering a Seiko after this thread. However, I may wait since I'm going to Japan next year for vacation.

Yeah they have some unique domestic market pieces over there.

I'm curious what kind were you after? I like the Sumo's.

 

[Brainonska511]

Yeah they have some unique domestic market pieces over there.

I'm curious what kind were you after? I like the Sumo's.

I'd probably get something simple, like something from Presage series. I also wouldn't be looking to spend more than a few hundred on it.

I don't know if I'd opt for something from their domestic market. I'm very early in my thoughts on the whole new watch front. I'm also not sure we'd go out of the way to do dedicated shopping. It's more of a "if I saw something cool at the right price" in the airport duty-free section or just randomly while we were out doing other stuff, I could see buying something.

I also have a gold-colored Bulova watch, but it's in need of a new battery and resizing of the band since it was my late father's.

 

[Indus]

Went with an oyster style hexad bracelet on my new King Samurai.

I may change the change the hands to gold and black or maybe all black for more contrast.

Good thing Seiko mods is actually a thing and the watch doesn't lose its value.

 

[Indus]

I'd probably get something simple, like something from Presage series. I also wouldn't be looking to spend more than a few hundred on it.

I don't know if I'd opt for something from their domestic market. I'm very early in my thoughts on the whole new watch front. I'm also not sure we'd go out of the way to do dedicated shopping. It's more of a "if I saw something cool at the right price" in the airport duty-free section or just randomly while we were out doing other stuff, I could see buying something.

I also have a gold-colored Bulova watch, but it's in need of a new battery and resizing of the band since it was my late father's.

Some good shopping locations:

1. BIC Camera - 1-11-1 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

2. Seiko Dream Square - 4-4-10 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061

3. Grand Seiko Wako Main Store - 4-5-11 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

4. Kurono Tokyo Aoyama Salon - 2-10-22 Kita-Aoyama, Minato, Tokyo 107-0061

5. Nakano Broadway - 5 Chome-52-15, Nakano, Nakano 164-0001 Tokyo Prefecture

6. Jackroad and Betty - Tokyo, Nakano ward, Nakano 5-52-15, Nakano Broadway 3F

7. Samurai Joy - Can’t seem to find the address but it’s located within Nakano Broadway

8. Fire Kids - 164-0001 Nakano, Nakano Ward, Tokyo 5-52-15 Nakano Broadway 1F 113

9. Knot Kyoto - 23-3 Nakanocho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8083, Japan <<< They have a ton of stores spread throughout Japan. Depending where you are, you might want to check their website.

10. Kuoe Kyoto - 2nd floor, LS Kyoto Building, 75-6, Kyoto, 604-8101 <<< They also have a dedicated store opening May 1st, 2024 so be sure to follow them on IG and visit their website to find the latest address.

 

[Brainonska511]

Some good shopping locations:

1. BIC Camera - 1-11-1 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

2. Seiko Dream Square - 4-4-10 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061

3. Grand Seiko Wako Main Store - 4-5-11 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

4. Kurono Tokyo Aoyama Salon - 2-10-22 Kita-Aoyama, Minato, Tokyo 107-0061

5. Nakano Broadway - 5 Chome-52-15, Nakano, Nakano 164-0001 Tokyo Prefecture

6. Jackroad and Betty - Tokyo, Nakano ward, Nakano 5-52-15, Nakano Broadway 3F

7. Samurai Joy - Can’t seem to find the address but it’s located within Nakano Broadway

8. Fire Kids - 164-0001 Nakano, Nakano Ward, Tokyo 5-52-15 Nakano Broadway 1F 113

9. Knot Kyoto - 23-3 Nakanocho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8083, Japan <<< They have a ton of stores spread throughout Japan. Depending where you are, you might want to check their website.

10. Kuoe Kyoto - 2nd floor, LS Kyoto Building, 75-6, Kyoto, 604-8101 <<< They also have a dedicated store opening May 1st, 2024 so be sure to follow them on IG and visit their website to find the latest address.

Thanks. Not sure I'll actually dedicate any specific time for my this little side quest idea of mine, but the info is always useful.

If I was a bigger Ghibli fan ([and I do like the movies], and it had a date and I wanted to drop $1k+), this seems like a nice design: https://www.seikowatches.com/us-en/products/presage/special/ghibli2024limited/

 

[Indus]

Thanks. Not sure I'll actually dedicate any specific time for my this little side quest idea of mine, but the info is always useful.

If I was a bigger Ghibli fan ([and I do like the movies], and it had a date and I wanted to drop $1k+), this seems like a nice design: https://www.seikowatches.com/us-en/products/presage/special/ghibli2024limited/

LOL.. everyone has a preference.. that no date is perfect for me.. infact I always wanted a submariner with no date since it's timeless.

BTW I'm going to be modding my Samurai with black Marinemaster hands and making it a Samurai Master



example of mod:



imagine those hands on this one:



I don't need a smart watch to tell me my steps, appointments or make me coffee in the morning.. I just want to be able to see the time easily with clear contrast against the background.

 

[Indus]

@Brainonska511

Is this more to your liking?



SARX077

 

[Brainonska511]

@Brainonska511

Is this more to your liking?

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Yes. Reminds me of a Citizen watch I have now.