Accie's fake Rolex.

[Drago]

I would say ladies, or maybe Alan Carr.

 

[Accy cyclist]

Again, gents or ladies? 🤔

https://www.dcleake.com/Watches/Ray...7-Diamond-Green-Dial-Bracelet-Watch-5132-SIS-

 

[Accy cyclist]

I would say ladies, or maybe Alan Carr.

That's ok as I'm after something more camp than macho!!

 

[Regular.Cyclist]

At 32mm for a 2014 watch it is going to be for a lady.

 

[Accy cyclist]

At 32mm for a 2014 watch it is going to be for a lady.

Bloody hell! Everyone I see then fancy is a ladies!!My wrist is a mere 6.5 inches. Most men's watches look or appear too big on me.

 

[Drago]

If you want a manly watch but in a slightly smaller case then. Tudor Black Bay 54 is for you.

 

[Reynard]

I'd be going down the banana tank road if you don't fancy wearing a dinner plate on your wrist. I have a 6 inch wrist yet can wear my grandfather's Tissot because the back of the watch is curved, as are the lugs, and so it sits really comfortably.

In contrast, my dad's Longines is 35mm (minus crown) and it's awful to wear despite it having the same lug-to-lug as the Tissot and the same lug width (18mm). That's because the back of the watch and the lugs are flat, and yes, it *is* like wearing a dinner plate.

BITD, 32mm would have been a man's size.

 

[vickster]

Again, gents or ladies? 🤔
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https://www.dcleake.com/Watches/Ray...7-Diamond-Green-Dial-Bracelet-Watch-5132-SIS-

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[Accy cyclist]

How about a 1972 retro style Timex! 🤔

https://www.timex.co.uk/q-timex-197...p-watch/TW2V254007U.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjw7PCjBh

It has an acrylic 'glass' though, which you'd expect when buying a watch for a mere £155.


Even though acrylic won’t shatter or break easily, it can scratch easily. This means that a watch protected by acrylic glass will often be protected from damage but may be scratched easily over time. Yet, unlike Sapphire, any scratches on the acrylic can be re-polished or the acrylic replaced for a rather low cost.

If/when it gets scratched, just get it buffed up, or get a new one fitted!

 

[Regular.Cyclist]

If it gets scratched get a hold of some polywatch and remove them as best you can.

 

[AndyRM]

Why is it only ever 2 o'clock? I guess at least it'll be right twice a day.

 

[DCLane]

Why is it only ever 2 o'clock? I guess at least it'll be right twice a day.

Because they simulate a 'smile': https://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/watch-watches-time-adverts-same-10-10-a6948421.html

 

[Accy cyclist]

If it gets scratched get a hold of some polywatch and remove them as best you can.

Do Rotary watches have acrylic or sapphire crystal. I ask as the 33 year old Rotary I have has only one tiny, hard to see unless you know it's there scratch.

 

[AndyRM]

Because they simulate a 'smile': https://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/watch-watches-time-adverts-same-10-10-a6948421.html

I know about the X to II thing. That watch doesn't represent it in any way.

 

[Reynard]

Do Rotary watches have acrylic or sapphire crystal. I ask as the 33 year old Rotary I have has only one tiny, hard to see unless you know it's there scratch.

Sapphire glass a relatively new thing. Up until about 20-odd years ago, nearly all watches would've been fitted with one regardless of the price tag - except for those using mineral glass (usually faceted). So there's no need to be sniffy about something that's been used successfully on watches of all price points for more than a century.

They can scratch, sure, but unless it's a deep one, that's easily buffed out with polywatch and a bit of elbow grease, or if you haven't got polywatch, then a dab of toothpaste on a q-tip will do the same job. But essentially, they're a consumable, a bit like the chain on a bike, as they protect the dial and hands. The only time you have to be careful is if wearing a vintage watch where replacements for the OEM crystal are hard to find.