Quartz watch suggestions (not Christopher Ward)

A place to discuss other watch-brands
Dilbert
Senior
Senior
Posts: 113
Joined: Sun Aug 18, 2019 4:51 pm

Re: Quartz watch suggestions (not Christopher Ward)

Post by Dilbert »

Alex r wrote: Wed Aug 14, 2019 8:37 am Tutima have a good brand history and some Military links, A few in the pacific range were quartz.
I’ll add another vote for Tutima. I’ve owned the odd Tutima diver and they’re outstanding quality - similar quality to an Omega Seamaster in my opinion, in the days before Omega went a bit bling.
User avatar
mvlow
Senior Guru
Senior Guru
Posts: 742
Joined: Sun Oct 29, 2017 7:29 pm
CW-watches: 2
Location: Oregon

Re: Quartz watch suggestions (not Christopher Ward)

Post by mvlow »

I think I have made a decision. I appreciate all of the input, which I think has helped to solidify my original thought of getting the CWC RN Diver.

I will probably get the MkI version with the mineral crystal and 60 click bezel as it is the closest version they currently sell (besides the special edition with the "T" for tritium on the dial) to the original RN diver issued version. It is only £499 and they refund the 20% VAT as I'm in the USA, making it £415. They have a MKII version of the same watch, that looks identical for £679 with the crystal upgraded to sapphire crystal and with a 120 click bezel. I usually prefer to have sapphire crystal on my watches, but in this case I will probably get the mineral crystal version as that was what was on the original issue watch.

I had considered their 1983 Quartz diver, but am not keen on the faux patina and the "T" for tritium on the dial when they no longer use tritium. Not to mention it is £899, compared to their standard £499 diver.

Anyway, this seems to be an inexpensive way to get a nice looking classic military diver with a quartz movement, which has some link to historically issued military watches. Not to mention it looks very similar to the vintage big triangle version of the Omega Seamaster 300, which can go for around $8,000 to $10,000 nowadays.

Screen Shot 2019-08-18 at 10.11.19 AM.png
Screen Shot 2019-08-18 at 10.08.35 AM.png
Malcolm


CW C60 Vintage Hamilton Khaki Field Sinn 104 CW C65 Vintage GMT Monta Oceanking Elliot Brown Holton
User avatar
Bahnstormer_vRS
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 35161
Joined: Thu Sep 06, 2012 3:06 pm
CW-watches: 34
LE-three: 1
LE-foura: 1
LE-fourb: 1
LE-six: 1
Location: Hertfordshire, UK

Re: Quartz watch suggestions (not Christopher Ward)

Post by Bahnstormer_vRS »

Can't fault your decision making Malcolm.

Look forward to seeing photos when it arrives with you.

Guy
In small proportions, we just beautie see:
And in short measures, life may perfect bee. - Ben Jonson (1572 – 1637)

Inscription on the Longitude Dial
Hatfield House, Hatfield, Hertfordshire AL9 5NB, England
User avatar
Amor Vincit Omnia
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 33793
Joined: Sat Jun 11, 2011 7:34 pm
CW-watches: 4
Location: Norfolk, UK

Re: Quartz watch suggestions (not Christopher Ward)

Post by Amor Vincit Omnia »

Fine looking piece, Malcolm. Good decision.
Steve
Linguist; retired teacher; pilgrim; apprentice travel writer

Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints, kill nothing but time


Avoid loud and aggressive persons; they are vexatious to the spirit. (Max Ehrmann)
User avatar
NotEnoughWrists
Senior Guru
Senior Guru
Posts: 616
Joined: Sat Aug 19, 2017 10:04 pm
CW-watches: 0

Re: Quartz watch suggestions (not Christopher Ward)

Post by NotEnoughWrists »

as you have buckets of cash left over in your budget, why nit buy a spare quality quartz?
quite a few of us have one of these and not heard a bad word said about it (you should find one much cheaper if you look around too)

https://www.chrono24.com/certina/ds-2-p ... 2.htm#gref

Image
So many watches, yet still so little time!
User avatar
Dancematt
Senior Forumgod
Senior Forumgod
Posts: 7817
Joined: Sun Feb 07, 2010 11:15 am
Location: Top secret hollow Volcano. Kent UK

Re: Quartz grwatch suggestions (not Christopher Ward)

Post by Dancematt »

Great choice, I've had mine for 4 years and have never babied it but it still looks mint without a scratch despite the mineral crystal.

Image

Image

Image

Most iconic British branded diver of the last 36 years
I miss all the great things that may never be.
User avatar
mvlow
Senior Guru
Senior Guru
Posts: 742
Joined: Sun Oct 29, 2017 7:29 pm
CW-watches: 2
Location: Oregon

Re: Quartz grwatch suggestions (not Christopher Ward)

Post by mvlow »

Dancematt wrote: Thu Aug 22, 2019 10:24 pm Great choice, I've had mine for 4 years and have never babied it but it still looks mint without a scratch despite the mineral crystal.

Image

Image

Image

Most iconic British branded diver of the last 36 years
Thanks for posting the images Matt. It's good to hear it still looks good after 4 years.
Malcolm


CW C60 Vintage Hamilton Khaki Field Sinn 104 CW C65 Vintage GMT Monta Oceanking Elliot Brown Holton
  • Similar Topics
    Replies
    Views
    Last post