I'm in the market for a few watches at present. I've recently sold a few; so I'm looking to replace with something that gets the juices flowing. I began taking a liking to FC a couple of months ago when a friend showed me his new World Timer. Wow! Amazing. So much so I'll buy one as or when funds allow.
Right now, I'm after a few mid range Swiss to add to my stable so I can change up regularly & it doesn't get me kicked out the big bed.
Having browsed the Alpina site based on a recommendation, I'd like your opinion on which of the following I should lean towards.
My taste in watches is somewhat eclectic having owned anything from a TW Steel LE to a RLX GMTIIC. I largely like tool watches, usually sports inspired. Usually 42mm + so the watches I'm interested in follow the same path.
Of the three, I think the gold one is the best looking, but I am always concerned about plating rubbing off, so from a practical perspective the steel one is more durable. But if you take good care of your watches, I'd lean back toward gold - it just looks more striking.
That's only a question that you can answer. Steel is always the most versatile choice and the safest if you have concerns about pulling off a particular look.
smoke.n.shadows, That is a very interesting and great timepiece you've got there. Is it from the previous collection as I can't find it at Alpina's website. The nearest similar timepiece is Pilot Manufacture Automatic Regulator.
smoke.n.shadows, That is a very interesting and great timepiece you've got there. Is it from the previous collection as I can't find it at Alpina's website. The nearest similar timepiece is Pilot Manufacture Automatic Regulator.
If you'd ultimately like a worldtimer but are looking for something sportier at the moment, maybe the Alpina Worldtimer Manufacture is worth a look. I prefer it to the FC version, but that's because I prefer a sportier watch (with one or two exceptions).
@BrentYYC, That's a great piece too. The calibre is one of their better inhouse movement.
@Smoke.N.Shadows, Thanks to you, your thread got me looking through Alpina's timepieces with much interest hahahahaha. I believe this is a newer collection of the Alpina Regulateur with a new in house movement which looks great as well. And with a case diameter of 48mm, i bet it will have its fair share of attention.
So my club Auto arrived during the festive season. It's been sat on my desk for a week. Naturally I've placed it on my wrist when returning to work today.
Quick wrist pick. Will take better shots once I get time.
What I do like is the dial. It's far more slate coloured than black as expected. Very nice indeed.
I picked up a Seastrong Yacht Timer and am very happy with the brand. The quality is impressive and it's cool they have their own in-house movements(even if they are modified clones). I'd highly recommend them.
Thanks for the heads up! I just jumped on a Startimer Pilot Manufacture Regulator!
I now have it in my hands (err, on my wrist)!
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