A simple plain watch is all I need

[lowdrag]

The current daily driver is an IWC Spitfire chrono I bought last year and I do love it. However, I have a yearning for something simpler but not too small. The Spitfire is 42mm but the non chrono smaller or else I'd get that. So, here's the requirements:-

42/44mm (no bigger please)
Sapphire chrystal glass and black face
Automatic
Steel bracelet
Luminous
Reasonably waterproof(to the bottom of the pool/bath anyway)

I love Sinn but they don't seem to have something in their range. Price isn't too important - it can be £30 to £3,000 but I just want something simple, not a divers oversize bling watch like the Navitimer Heritage (46mm) for example. Plain and simple are the watchwords. Over to you guys!

[CmdrBond]

Pretty obvious I realise this, and I am sure some of the more knowledgeable people on here will have some more unusual suggestions, but how about this -



Everything you need. Job done

[WTD]

jobs a good 'un



althugh the seamaster is a great shout, it's my daily wearer of choice!

[BigWithey]

Oris do some nice clean simple designs, have a look at the Artelier range below

http://www.oris.ch/collections/collections.aspx?ln...

[edwardsje]

If you're serious about the £30 end of the spectrum, then how about a Swiss Railways design. www.mondaine.com

[lowdrag]

Some good suggestions coming in, but this is the kind of style I am looking for to give you all a clue:-



Just that this is 38mm and I need a bigger face due to long sight.

[CmdrBond]

Might be a little large, but I have had a thing for this since it was launched a little while ago -



Is this what you meant by the Navitimer Hertige??

[lowdrag]

Love the bracelet, but at 46mm it is a tad large for my scrawny wrist and anyway I have a couple of Breitlings in the cupboard anyway. Thanks though.

[SpydieNut]

would this do you?



ETA - because it would be my perfect next watch

Edited by SpydieNut on Monday 14th April 15:46

[Funk]

SpydieNut said:

would this do you?



ETA - because it would be my perfect next watch

Saw this in GQ this month - lovely-looking watch!

[dom9]

I bought a Rolex non-date Sub to supplement my 42mm Spitfire Chrono...

Lovely watch and I now wear it everyday - Case doesn't appear to catch on anything/everything like the Spit does, so I guess I do notice the smaller size as a benefit...

Can't go wrong really...

[tertius]

You need a diver really if you are going to swim in it, I assume a Sinn 656 is too small so how about:

1. IWC Aquatimer; or
2. Anonimo Millimetri; or
3. Blancpain 50 Fathoms

[SpydieNut]

oops

i missed most of your requirements

42/44mm (no bigger please) * no idea what size that IWC is, sorry
Sapphire crystal glass and black face *no idea
Automatic * think so
Steel bracelet *don't know if you can get one
Luminous *not sure
Reasonably waterproof(to the bottom of the pool/bath anyway) *not sure

so, in summary, i suggest a watch that has no relation to your requirements - very sorry

i still ove it though

[edwardsje]

SpydieNut said:

oops

i missed most of your requirements

42/44mm (no bigger please) * no idea what size that IWC is, sorry
Sapphire crystal glass and black face *no idea
Automatic * think so
Steel bracelet *don't know if you can get one
Luminous *not sure
Reasonably waterproof(to the bottom of the pool/bath anyway) *not sure

so, in summary, i suggest a watch that has no relation to your requirements - very sorry

i still ove it though

You're not alone - I paid naff all attention too, hence my suggestion!

[lowdrag]

Spydie, I think that the most beautiful watch in the world but it is just a tad too small sadly. I have the chrono version with steel bracelet which is 42mm and about right. However, I think I have fallen in love with this one but don't know yet if a steel bracelet can be fitted. It is on the limit I can wear at my puny size but oh I do love it! Tertius, I knew you'd come up with good ideas too and I love the Sinn 656 but again a tad small with my long sight. I think my trouble would be in finding one of the A St Exupery's too since it is a limited edition.

Edited by lowdrag on Monday 14th April 19:28

[SpydieNut]

lowdrag said:

Spydie, I think that is the most beautiful watch in the world

- i agree
just wish i had the funds to buy one!

lowdrag said:

I have the chrono version with steel bracelet which is 42mm and about right.

please post a pic!

lowdrag said:

However, I think I have fallen in love with this one

very, very nice

[CmdrBond]

Take a look at this one just gone up for sale on TZ-uk

http://tz-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=448...

Omega Aqua Terra Co-Axial : Black Face : Wooden Box

[lowdrag]

Thanks 007. I've registered with TZ and am awaiting their confirmation so I can view the item. Not a good photo, but it's on my wrist right now Spydie.......

[SpydieNut]

very nice thank you.

this is the one on TZ

[CmdrBond]

SpydieNut said:

very nice thank you.

this is the one on TZ

I think that is gorgeous, and if I had the ready funds would buy it myself