If i were to stop using my apple watch, for best i'd use my Omega Seamaster aqua terra, for day-to-day use i'd probably go for a rotation of several Swatch x Omega moonswatches (already own the mission to Mars, but do want 1 or 2 more of the darker colours) or i'd try one of the Swatch x Blancpain watches. I've also got a couple old school G-Shock watches which I may have to dust off. Or if it were allowed i'd probably try to find my old pebble smartwatch, that thing was awesome!
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If you were to stop wearing an Apple Watch, for a traditional mechanical watch, what watch would it be, and why?
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Love the SRPG line. Have the 35 in my collection. Where would you go to upgrade to a Sapphire Crystal?
Probably, I’d ask my nearest watchmaker. I’m really clumsy. 
How’s the precision on yours? I’ve read varying accounts on this, and it would probably be very annoying to set the time twice a week.
How’s the precision on yours? I’ve read varying accounts on this, and it would probably be very annoying to set the time twice a week.
I swap my Ultra with one of these two when going to the office of dinner of something like it. Enjoy them very much
Probably, I’d ask my nearest watchmaker. I’m really clumsy.
How’s the precision on yours? I’ve read varying accounts on this, and it would probably be very annoying to set the time twice a week.
Mine is actually pretty solid but I might be lucky. The entry level Seiko movements can also be quite easily adjusted, so I’d take a quick trip to a local watchmaker if I had to adjust the time too often. In fairness though I swap watches out almost every day and end up winding them again a few days after when they are back on the wrist. I’d grab a good solar or atomic solar if precision is a strong concern for you.
I am perfectly fine with adjusting time once a month or so. It's just that I had read really disturbing stories about the 4R36s.
A Braun, no doubt - because of the "timeless" design.
A Casio waveceptor solar watch. Never any recharging, changing batteries, or adjusting time. Always accurate to the second and priced affordably.
I haven't worn a watch in ages, though if I did, and I have thought about it, I would get a "local" watch. Since I live in Switzerland well I am spoiled for choice.
Tissot and Skagen (a Danish company) make elegant (and affordable) watches; I've had watches by both and recommend them.
Absolutely agreed.
You are very much spoiled for choice for quality timepieces in that country and setting.
I settled on a Tissot Gentleman, indeed. Never heard of Skagen before!
Well wear and I hope that you enjoy it.
Skagen make elegant and classy (and affordable) watches.
I agree, I’ve been wearing a Tissot for years. Also quite handy as it has day of the week and month, which is useful when you travel a lot. I wear two watches - the Tissot or Garmin (for cycling or running) on one wrist and an Apple Watch on the other. I only bought an Apple Watch as the Fitbit I had before was such poor quality.
You wear three watches at once?
Got the time please, bruv?I sure do. Pretty solid watch with an awesome movement and a lovely design.
I think the key word in my post was "OR".....
Patek Philippe 6300GR-001:
The first watch on that video. I just love the engineering and expertise that goes into designing and building a watch like that. Those people who design and build them are remarkably talented.
Mind you, it's somewhat costly... There is one for sale at the moment for 8 figure price...
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I think the other one I'd swap the Apple Watch Ultra for is a Heuer Monaco, I've always loved the square shape of that watch, it's such a classic design. I would need a 4.9L 12 cylinder Porsche 917 to go with it however.
I stopped wearing a watch because I kept checking it…and people who do that annoy me. Not recommended.