Damn that Ball is nice!! If I wasn't in the middle of a big purchase, I'd be all over that!

That's slick, would probably look good on a nato strap

Agree. That one caught my eye on IG this morning.

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I'm usually kind of iffy on Hamilton's styling but this is actually pretty nice and clean. 100m water resist and 80 hour power reserve.

https://instagr.am/p/CpSgvoiO-DA

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All I see is Christopher Ward knock-off even down to the sizing. The numbers on the stainless bezel are off-putting.

Marauder Blue 6 said:

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schmendeler said:

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I'm usually kind of iffy on Hamilton's styling but this is actually pretty nice and clean. 100m water resist and 80 hour power reserve.

https://instagr.am/p/CpSgvoiO-DA

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All I see is Christopher Ward knock-off even down to the sizing. The numbers on the stainless bezel are off-putting.

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Honestly, I didn't even see the bezel number until you mentioned them. I wouldn't say they are off-putting, They're trying to mash together two very different styles.

Hamilton has been around for a long time and is known for a couple of district designs. That's not far from their normal designs.

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Do you really think Hamilton is copying a microbrand like CW?

That watch could literally be one of a dozen different "dress" watches from Seiko to Omega

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I agree but Christopher Ward is the first that came to mind. The thin stainless bezel with numerals is just like CW's GMT watches. To me, it doesn't go with that face and indices.

It looks like an Omega Globemaster

And Hamilton has way way way more history and watch cred than CW. Like way more

nealan said:

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And Hamilton has way way way more history and watch cred than CW. Like way more

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I started to say that. But they've folded or sold off enough times that's not as relevant.

Fair point

Squared away my man!!!!!

Welcome back and nice looking watch.

Love that Bremont. Nice addition to your collection.

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nealan said:

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And Hamilton has way way way more history and watch cred than CW. Like way more

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I started to say that. But they've folded or sold off enough times that's not as relevant.

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dude they were in TENET......TENET

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I found this a very interesting topic. Thoughts?

(Taken from Quora)
Q: If a Seiko watch is like a Honda, what cars would all the other watches equate to?
A: Let's start by saying Seiko is more like Toyota. Later you'll understand why.


So we'll begin with the Japanese brands first:

The Seiko umbrella (with Seiko, Orient, Grand Seiko and Credor) is the Toyota Corporation, with the former 2 being the Toyota line, while the latter 2 being the Lexus line. One serves the people, the other serves the affluent.

Honda and Nissan I'd say are Casio and Citizen. Reliable, affordable Japanese products that everyone could enjoy.

Timex would be Chevy or Ford, whatever you like. American represents.

Rolex is Mercedes-Benz for me. Their watches look the same, just like the Benz's recent designs.

Omega is Audi, Benz' competitor. Always in competition, but still falling short. Besides Audi is owned by VW, just like Omega belonging to Swatch.

Patek Philippe is the Rolls-Royce of watchmaking, and no-one should doubt that. They are the quintessential luxury watchmaker and carmaker.

Audemars Piguet. This is hard. I could say something like BMW. But to be completely honest, I see more similarity between AP and, well, DeLorean. Right now AP is famous for one model, the Royal Oak, milking it to the point the Royal Oak name could become its own brand, and people don't really give a damn about others. Although AP has other models like the beautiful Jules Audemars dress watch, they're all overshadowed by the RO, sadly.

Vacheron Constantin to me is Bentley. Equally luxurious as Roll-Royce, but falling short in popularity.

Comparing Hublot with Pagani would be unrightfully wrong for the latter, but deep inside they are very similar. Hublot outsources movements, while Pagani uses Mercedes engines for their cars.

Breguet and Bugatti, the French represents. Both have great history and great deal of innovation throughout their lifetime.

You'd think A. Lange and Söhne deserves something more high-end, like Roll-Royce level, but I think it is the Maybach of watchmaking. Ultra luxury cars with a hefty price tag, and exquisitely finished watches that cost as much as a conventional car. Beautiful German match.

And to wrap this up, some of the most innovative brands out there, Jaeger-LeCoultre and Tesla. JLC was once the forefront innovator of the Swiss with unique complications and incredible craftsmanship. The brand has brought and is still bringing watchmaking to a new level. Tesla is the pioneer of electric cars, and no one has beaten it in its game, while it's got the stage for itself to show how Tesla and Elon can push electric vehicles. Both are great pioneers in their own respective craft.
Credit: Duc Nguyen, Quora
https://www.quora.com/If-a-Seiko-watch-is-like-a-Honda-what-cars-would-all-the-other-watches-equate-to

I'm sure we could pick it apart if we wanted, but outside of the A. Lange I think it's pretty good and bound to be a good conversation starter just like that chart I posted a while back was.

Does he have anything for the mid luxury type stuff? BMW, Genesis, etc?

Great attempt but I think it's an impossible task.

For example, when I think of Grand Seiko I think of precision and innovation. The target audience is watch nerds who geek out on movement and dial design.

When I think of Lexus I think of comfort, safety and reliance on time-honored / proven designs. Uh, is that a nice way of saying the opposite of innovative? The target audience is mainly older people who want a comfortable car that operates reliably.

Additionally I think of Rolex as more BMW than Mercedes, but I think of BMW as the sportier of the two brands. However, Rolexes are very reliable whereas German cars...are not.

The DeLorean comparison is silly. Car was a piece of ****, which is why they were known for one model. Might as well compare the Royal Oak to a Yugo.

AMG for Rolex

Gonna go on a shopping spree in Bangkok!