Watches.

[euan]

ignoring photos for a bit ;-)

So, one thing I've been looking at is sourcing a birth year watch. For some sentimental reason, I like the idea of owning a watch that is the same age as me.

Fortunately, I wasn't born in the 80's as there lies horrendousness, but in 1976, where you find some absolute gems.

Current favourites are Seiko Bullheads (but realistically, they're too big for my wrists), Omega (I'd love a moon watch), or something from Heuer like a Monza or Carrera.

Anyone else looked at doing this?

[Delboy]

Never even thought about it before Euan! But now that you've mentioned it, I think I need to investigate......1979 .

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Whoops, that should read 1969 .

[Delboy]

The first commercially available quartz watch was the Seiko Quartz Astron 35SQ released on Christmas Day of my birthyear, 1969.

I guess I'd have to go with that .

This is a description of it here.

[euan]

The first commercially available quartz watch was the Seiko Quartz Astron 35SQ released on Christmas Day of my birthyear, 1969.

I guess I'd have to go with that .

This is a description of it here.

It's an interesting watch that - a piece of history and, fortunately!, a nice looking watch.

[euan]

Do we like this or is it a bit too 70s?

[Delboy]

Do we like this or is it a bit too 70s?

I'm not really liking the colour combo . Add green and violet and you've got a rainbow .

[euan]

Hi all,

Some additional shots for you for my updated strap - had the watch a while on a rubber strap which was comfy but never felt right on the watch. So had this custom made for it, what do you reckon?

[Delboy]

Looks great Euan, nice and chunky and suits the watch really well. Where did you get it made?

[euan]

Had it done by this guy:

http://www.toshi-straps.co.uk/

Lots of options on colours, and really helpful too as to what might look good on it. From order to delivery in a week too. He just makes very chunky stuff and it's not cheap, but the Hamilton leather strap is £150! I also bought a tool that allows me to change the strap myself - it's SO easy to do!

All in all, I'm really pleased.

[Delboy]

Good after-market straps are expensive but are normally better quality than the oem straps.

Looks really nice - great colour choice.