Post by: pleasuresaurus on November 14, 2020, 08:18:28 AM
Happy Deepavali folks! Was wondering, about watches and complications. Do u seek out specific complications beyond time/date/day? Why?
Reason I'm asking is, over time, I've realized my tastes for mechanical timepieces are simplifying such that these days I very much prefer clean dials and no dates. Have very little need for things like GMT, moonphase, perp calendar, minute repeater etc. Anything complicated, I would just grab a digital thats easier to set and reset. Also, maintenance is far less. Aside from aethetics and durability, I approach watches from a utilitarian standpoint similar to my electronic gadgets - I rarely buy tech I don't use. But I am genuinely curious to hear from fellow members and their view of owning more complicated pieces.
Post by: dualcarb on November 14, 2020, 01:59:15 PM
Post by: G.MAC on November 14, 2020, 03:01:02 PM
Post by: c4all on November 14, 2020, 03:08:11 PM
Post by: Cocas on November 14, 2020, 04:12:03 PM
But a simple "complication" watch is fine, eg. Non-date alarm watch, chronograph with date, GMT, Thermometer, or jumping hours watches.
Lately, I fond of the thin watch, especially those thin watch with special design on dial or casing.
Post by: pleasuresaurus on November 14, 2020, 04:32:34 PM
Post by: pleasuresaurus on November 14, 2020, 04:48:56 PM
Weirdly enough, I am moving in the opposite direction. I like functional "busy-ness" on the dial these days. Currently own models with chronos/ gmt/ power reserve indicators/ annual calendar.
How busy does it get? Like Breitling Navitimer busy or Citizen Navihawk busy? How has ur ownership experience been, from a usage n maintenance standpoint?
Post by: G.MAC on November 14, 2020, 05:37:01 PM
Weirdly enough, I am moving in the opposite direction. I like functional "busy-ness" on the dial these days. Currently own models with chronos/ gmt/ power reserve indicators/ annual calendar.
How busy does it get? Like Breitling Navitimer busy or Citizen Navihawk busy? How has ur ownership experience been, from a usage n maintenance standpoint?
Busiest I have got is the black PP5960 in steel. Has been all good but would be a pain to service when the time comes.
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Post by: pleasuresaurus on November 15, 2020, 07:25:20 AM
That's a handsome piece right there, stainless steel no less, not a lot of those in the calatrava line I reckon. Must've been tough to track down. To my eyes it does seem a busy dial, but there's considerable effort to make things more coherent. I think it helps that when u want to engage a certain function, u look at a certain part of the watch? Date is north, chronograph is south.
Its somewhat embarassing to say this, but when I looked at this I realised that my knowledge of calendar complications are rather shallow, had to actually sit down n read up on complete/annual/perpetual calendars for a bit. But I suppose that's the point of joining this forum.
Post by: kinteru on November 15, 2020, 11:05:23 AM
Post by: bulletnos on November 15, 2020, 08:31:39 PM
I sold an auto chrono I had last year...found not much use for those, and maintenance is a bit more leceh (service intervals shorter as I am advised)...so my current stable has a GMT, No Date, Day-Date (not rolex), and a Power Reserve (daily beater now)...rest are Quartz/Digital/Smart watches...
Post by: swleong on November 16, 2020, 10:27:33 AM
My most no-fuss watch I owned is the Sub 14060M, I wear it quite frequent, and sometimes don't even adjust the time, just treat it as accessory.
Like you, for other complicated functions, I have my G-Shocks to do the jobs. Cheers.
Post by: IamJacky on November 16, 2020, 10:45:40 AM
Ideally speaking one day I would like to own an annual calendar & moonphase just for the artistic enjoyment aspect of it.
Post by: pleasuresaurus on November 17, 2020, 07:36:27 AM
.....I wear it quite frequent, and sometimes don't even adjust the time, just treat it as accessory....
i thought i was playing it risky not setting my bezel to 0, but this is next level stuff bro hahaha ;D
but seriously though, I suppose there is a certain sense of elation isn't it, in a simplified timepiece, sans date. Its more a feature than a complication, but I especially appreciate the fact that the 14060M has drilled lugs on them. Makes strap replacement a breeze and appeals to the tool nature of the piece.
Post by: kinteru on November 17, 2020, 11:10:27 AM
Post by: pleasuresaurus on November 17, 2020, 04:39:26 PM
but is bezel considered a complication?Hmmm no, I would assume complications would be specific to the movement itself.
Post by: swleong on November 18, 2020, 06:49:33 AM
but is bezel considered a complication?
Except maybe watches like Rolex Sky Dweller, where i consider its bezel also a complication.
Post by: dpkong on November 18, 2020, 07:09:41 PM
So started with GMT telling another timezone but then wanted something to fiddle with so very much into chronographs.
Now growing an interest in annual and hopefully perpetual in future.
I would love an annual calendar with chronograph some day
Post by: pleasuresaurus on November 20, 2020, 09:59:51 AM
Even worse when time only with no ticking seconds hand.
At that rate i reckon u must not like Meistersinger very much ;D
Post by: dpkong on November 20, 2020, 10:29:43 AM
Even worse when time only with no ticking seconds hand.
At that rate i reckon u must not like Meistersinger very much ;D
Interesting look but no thanks. Watching snails crawl isn't one of my hobbies...
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Post by: roystock on November 25, 2020, 12:29:07 PM
1. I always prefer thinner watches
2. Setting up and servicing a complicated watches can be troublesome and slightly more costly
3. It is easier to read the simple watches and
4. Complicated watches are generally more expensive.
That said, I will love to own a Patek perpetual calendar over any simple 3 handers anyday, if its price is xxx% cheaper. So I guess prices do affect my preference
Post by: dpkong on November 25, 2020, 08:59:33 PM
As we age, some complications are becoming less important and we would just like a nice easy to read PP annual calendar on the wrist...
Post by: pleasuresaurus on November 26, 2020, 08:05:44 AM
Post by: G.MAC on November 26, 2020, 10:00:39 AM
Out of curiosity, are tourbillons of any particular value to fellow forumers? Doen't have to be the premium western ones, even the Seagull one. Just sumthing to stare at and get lost in.
Whilst it does have its purpose, I feel that tourbillons are something of a gimmick. Will get tired of it soon enough.
Post by: Cocas on November 26, 2020, 10:49:46 AM
Tourbillon technicality is not there.
My simple logic is there many Chinese tourbillon movement but there is none Chinese repeater. :Laughing_on_floor:
Post by: roystock on November 26, 2020, 11:34:47 AM
I have a Breitling Aerospace. A quartz with chrono, alarm, dual timezone etc. My favourite function is however it's digital "chime".
Post by: dpkong on November 26, 2020, 11:42:53 AM
In between tourbillon and minute repeater, I would regard repeater as a more refined complication.
Tourbillon technicality is not there.
My simple logic is there many Chinese tourbillon movement but there is none Chinese repeater. :Laughing_on_floor:
I definitely would like a nice minute repeater, not a tourbillon though
Post by: Potential_Highlight on December 03, 2020, 07:28:15 AM
These days, I find myself favouring simple 3-hand dials. I am quite indifferent about the date function, as its absence means one less thing to set when I put on a watch that I haven't worn in a while
I think the only complication that I would wish to have on a watch is a power reserve indicator. Quite satisfying to watch it go up as you wind the watch
Post by: faizall on December 03, 2020, 07:42:24 PM
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