[extreme_torque]

My stepping stone to an eventual Grand Seiko. This watch also reflects the change in my personal aesthetic appeal. I used to be big on chronographs when it came to analogue watches and would not wear a watch without but now, all i want is just "time" and symmetry. Infact I would have loved if my Seiko did not have a date window.

[Heart_Revs]

Originally Posted by extreme_torque

My stepping stone to an eventual Grand Seiko. This watch also reflects the change in my personal aesthetic appeal. I used to be big on chronographs when it came to analogue watches and would not wear a watch without but now, all i want is just "time" and symmetry. Infact I would have loved if my Seiko did not have a date window.
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This dial is one of the best to come from Seiko. I love the light blue on black leather strap. Coincidentally, My journey to Grand Seiko is similar to yours. Now a proud owner of Snowflake .

[shankar.balan]

Originally Posted by VICTOR-MIKE

Orient in India is ridiculously expensive. I got my Orient Bambino imported via Amazon.jp.
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Originally Posted by Vid6639

Difficult to get them here for lower price. I get from USA.

The Seiko Speedtimer I got from HSR Helios store. The Just in time and Helios store is great in HSR layout. .

Originally Posted by extreme_torque

My stepping stone to an eventual Grand Seiko. This watch also reflects the change in my personal aesthetic appeal. [/ATTACH]

I had a Bambino with the cream dial and mock croc strap and I loved it very much but it was stolen.

I’ve also been a Seiko aficionado for many years. They make watches of superb quality and precision, at prices which are attractive. Even their premium products are well priced. I have nothing but appreciation for their quality of engineering.

I agree completely about minimalism and the evolution of one’s personal sense of aesthetics.

I too, find myself much more drawn to simplicity and lightness rather than complications and ‘weight’. I actually gravitate away from the big and heavy Chronographs which have more dials than I know what to do with, in favour of simple, elegant, classic designs.

While I have replaced my (stolen) Omega Seamaster 300metre Automatic Diver James Bond blue dial with the seahorse embossed metal caseback, with its cousin the Chrono (also with the seahorse embossed metal caseback) (only because the regular non chrono watch was discontinued), I rarely ever wear the Chrono.

Despite my being tall and of a big build, my wrists are decidedly not of the gargantuan proportions (unlike Stallone and Schwarzenegger).

I wear my watch on my right hand, because I am left-handed and it just feels ‘right’ to me.

I have rekindled my love for mechanical, automatic, solar, spring driven field and dress watches which epitomize elegant designs and timeless appeal.

As I evolve, I keep away from cases which are bigger than 40-41mm at the very maximum. The big 44mm, 45mm watches look disproportionately large on my wrist, to my eyes, apart from weighing me down.

The only exceptions I make to this is one solid Omega Diver’s Chronograph which I own and don't want to let go of at the moment and my Apple Ultra 1 which I use most of the time.

When the conversation trickles along to ‘grail’ watches as it inevitably will, (in my personal estimation, not being a subscriber to the ‘grail watch’ concept, I prefer to just call them aspirational and timeless pieces of horological art), I think there are only relatively a few which I truly admire. (In no particular order.)

1. Rolex 39-40mm Explorer Oyster Steel Black Dial - the Ultimate Field Watch.
2. The Grand Seiko range with their superlative dial art and design, precisely engineered movements and strong calibers in Ever Brilliant Steel.
3. Grand Seiko Ultimate Quartz with Zaratsu Polishing.
4. Breitling Premier with semi-circular Day display on the top.
5. Seiko Alpinist 38mm Steel with the Green Dial and Cathedral Gold Hands
6. Cartier Santos - because it is a tribute to the Argentine Aviator.
7. Chopard Mille Miglia 39mm just because I love the Mille Miglia and that automotive era.
8. Cartier Roadster 37mm
9. Panerai Radiomir 40mm
10. Tag Heuer Monaco Steve McQueen 39mm
11. Patek Philippe Calatrava 38mm
12. Omega Vintage Seamaster 36mm
13. James Bond Rolex Submariner 37.5mm
14. James Bond Omega Seamaster Diver Original with Waved Blue Dial - 42mm (the one that I lost)
15. Bell & Ross - Aeronavale V92 in Navy Blue and Gold.
16. Seiko PADI Small Diver Solar
17. Jaeger Le Coultre Reverso
18. West End Watch Company - Sowar 1916 - inspired by the watch worn by Lawrence of Arabia while mobilising the Arabs against the Turks and the battle at Aqaba.

I am also deeply enamoured by the Newly Revived Brands like Cuervo Y Sobrinos - Cuban Luxury from the pre-Castro era, Historical Brands like the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic, which commemorates the 1950’s American Expedition to the South Pole and newer, yet high quality Micro Brands such as Baltic and the entire range of mouth-wateringly pretty, yet well priced Seiko Presage Cocktail Time Dress Watches.

[SithDefender]

Originally Posted by Shreyas_H

1) Rado True Square Open Heart

2) Seiko Metronome watch

Both are fantastic watches, but that Rado is truly spectacular! I guess the Seiko *struck a chord* and *resonates* with you (see what I did there ) !

Originally Posted by shankar.balan

When the conversation trickles along to ‘grail’ watches as it inevitably will, (in my personal estimation, not being a subscriber to the ‘grail watch’ concept, I prefer to just call them aspirational and timeless pieces of horological art), I think there are only relatively a few which I truly admire.

That is a huge list ! If you could only choose two from that list, which would that be ?

[shankar.balan]

Originally Posted by SithDefender

That is a huge list ! If you could only choose two from that list, which would that be ?

Haha! Indeed. But one can dream.
I do own a few from that list.
Perhaps I may add to the collection if indeed Im destined to do so.
Only time will tell.

[Shreyas_H]

Originally Posted by Jeroen

Pretty cool. Although I very much doubt that musicians will buy use it.

It’s like saying the Breitling Navitimer with its rotating bezel slide rule is a pilots best friend. Few Navitimer owners are pilots (although some like to pretend they are) and pilots who own one (e.g. me) would never ever use it in the cockpit.

But they are still cool watches of course!

Jeroen

Oh yes, of course At most it can be useful for a quite acoustic guitar practice session but for the most part it's a party trick and a conversation starter and just a unique cool movement on a watch!

Originally Posted by SithDefender

Both are fantastic watches, but that Rado is truly spectacular! I guess the Seiko *struck a chord* and *resonates* with you (see what I did there ) !

I'm 'watch'ing what you did there

[SteadySteer]

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I’ve owned the Casio Edifice EF 517 since 2007, and it’s been a reliable companion over the years. The chronograph functionality and sleek design reflect a timeless style, while the build quality has truly stood the test of time. It's a classic piece that still holds its charm, and it's been a solid performer.

[navin_v8]

Lots of pilot watch lovers here eh!

Sharing some of my pilot watch collections.

Seiko Flightmaster (Solar). This was a gift from mom when I got my MBA way back in 2012. The latter part of the statement is a testament that I am not a Pilot but love Pilot watches.


Citizen Nighthawk (Eco-drive Standard Promaster Edition with bracelet)


Citizen Nighthawk (Eco-drive Promaster US Navy Blue Angels Limited Edition with perforated leather blue strap)


All the above watches offer fantastic value for money while having flawless quality, fit, finish and detailing. Seiko and Citizen are Toyota and Mitsubishi of the watch world. I would rate these above entry-level Swiss watches.

[extreme_torque]

Originally Posted by Heart_Revs

This dial is one of the best to come from Seiko. I love the light blue on black leather strap. Coincidentally, My journey to Grand Seiko is similar to yours. Now a proud owner of Snowflake .

I just love the Snowflake but given my aesthetic appeal, I would love to get a Omiwatari. Its as perfect as it can be but one issue - manual winding. So close!
https://www.grand-seiko.com/au-en/collections/sbgy007g

Posting few more from my collection but between my Apple Watch Ultra and all of the analogues, only Seiko gets some wrist time

I also have the same Titan Orion with a white watch dial

[ais]

Been using Casio Protreks since 25 years. Can't think of life without Protrek!

This one is my 3rd (2nd was PRG200T used for 15 years).

https://youtube.com/watch?v=sKc5KlBU...RzWf0NnQG2br9_

This one I imported last month from Japan through USA as it is not available in India. It will probably outlast me!

[Sbk__Audiophile]

Allow me to introduce a Special Addition lately. Olam!
A project taken up and built by teambhpian @sohanbala and renowned all over the world for being first of its kind Malayalam Numerical Chronograph watch.



Using a Seiko Mecaquartz movement and sapphire crystal built around 904 grade steel, this one stands out in any collectors watchbox.
The watch is limited to 400 pieces and is currently sold out.

[kashesh]

The Datejust 41 ref. 126300 was my first watch (the one on the left without fluted bezels) and that i picked up from Bangalore Dealership in 2018. I got a 15% discount back then!




Of all the above, the IWC is my favorite. Maybe it has to do with my childhood dream of becoming an air force pilot. I daily it and the leather strap can take quite a beating. I think IWCs are highly underrated. I love watching them more than any steel watches. There's just so much character to it.

Even the GMT II was picked for the love of Aviation but I never could wear the GMT or the Submariner for how heavy they feel on your wrist. I've grown to love Submariner because of how symmetrical it is but GMTs are very uncommon to see on Indian Wrists. Datejust with Jubliee and Submariners are almost everywhere.





And this Datejust 41 with fluted jubilee was gifted to me by a special client of mine. The older the get, the more i admire this watch. It's so classy.

[Sbk__Audiophile]

How about owning one single timepiece yet able to combine with multiple strap options.

My Seiko SKX009 Diver.

Uncle-Seiko FKM tropical strap


Strapcode Oyster Strap


Monstraps FKM Rubber strap


Natos

[asingh1977]

Originally Posted by Sbk__Audiophile

How about owning one single timepiece yet able to combine with multiple strap options.

My Seiko SKX009 Diver.

Iconic watch! Near impossible to get, same with it's cousin the 008. Looks really nice.

[Engine_Roars]

A noob question - how do you guys store the watches if you are not wearing them daily? I have around 8-10 watches & obviously not all of them are worn regularly but I do want them to be functioning when ever I want to wear any of them.

Last year I spent around 3000-4000 just to get batteries replaced & the usual upkeep but as of now most of them have stopped working again, I suspect batteries have drained surprisingly fast.

I got them replaced from Titan. Watches are of various make - Fossil, Casio, Diesel etc.