Interesting clocks, but....

[MaC]

Interesting clocks I think overpriced, but they are aggressively plain....sorry no appeal. I don't care how 'high quality' they may be, there's just no attraction.
Shame too because it's a lovely idea.

Weather Clocks

www.bramwellbrown.com

 

[Quarterstaff]

Being an antique fan I’m with you there M, gaudy!

 

[BorderReiver]

It's just a barometer that tells you the time.

 

[Quarterstaff]

I’ve always fancied a moon phase watch



Budget is the problem

 

[ElThomsono]

I’ve always fancied a moon phase watch

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Budget is the problem

Have you considered A. Lange & Söhne? I had a quick look at their website and they do a nice moon phase for "price upon request" 🤔

 

[Greg]

Choosing a platinum (I assume?) perpetual calendar split seconds chronograph as a moonphase watch is a particularly expensive way of getting one.

 

[Saint-Just]

For once, I'll follow the "if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all" rule. Ohh, wait...

 

[MaC]

Now the watch; that's beautiful

 

[Saint-Just]

Now the watch; that's beautiful

Oh yes. Six figures, maybe starting with a "1" if you're lucky (but don't count on it as people who buy those are not aware there is a crisis)

 

[MaC]

Oh yes. Six figures, maybe starting with a "1" if you're lucky (but don't count on it as people who buy those are not aware there is a crisis)

I'd bet that someone who'd admire/buy that watch would look with disdain at the clock though....I don't think I'd ever justify spending so much on a timepiece, but even though I can admire simplicity, the clock fails methinks.

 

[Saint-Just]

The problem is that beyond the idea, you have a small quartz movement (a couple of pounds if sourced from China), the weather images are printed so while the idea in itself is not bad, I would struggle to bring myself to pay a tenth of what they are asking. And the only reason they might not make a profit at my price is that they spend time cutting out the prints (with scissors?) and welding the frame.

 

[MaC]

I like artisan made pieces, and am quite happy to pay for them, but I like something of a style to it, an appeal beyond the cartoon, sort of thing ?

 

[Saint-Just]

I like artisan made pieces, and am quite happy to pay for them, but I like something of a style to it, an appeal beyond the cartoon, sort of thing ?

Yes, it must show craftsmanship. This look more like the school project of the child of a good welder. (Did I say something earlier about not saying anything at all?)

 

[Oldtimer]

My brother-in-law a policeman the time and he said it was ten past two. He asked the policeman to write it down on a piece of paper so if anyone asked him the time, he could show them.

 

[Quarterstaff]

Have you considered A. Lange & Söhne? I had a quick look at their website and they do a nice moon phase for "price upon request" 🤔

No, I’ve not looked, well, not for a few years
As much as I admire watches like that and appreciate the incredible workmanship, they’re not me, wouldn’t last 5 minutes in my world!

 

[MaC]

You know what lasted through years of really hard work ? and is still working.
A basic Casio. I think it cost me 5p under a tenner nearly thirty years ago.
Bomb proof and utterly reliable.
These days I just use the little ladies Rotary watches. They too take a lot of hard wear.....mud, dishes, dyeing, foraging, mud, rain....and they're pretty

I think modern electronic watches are marvellous things; definitely from the realms of science fiction or spy novels of our youth

I still am very, very fond of an old Edwardian silver cased ladies pocket watch though it has a hand painted mother of pearl dial on it, and the daintiest movement inside.
Doesn't keep very good time, but it's a lovely thing

I went looking because I'm sure mine isn't unique, but can't find one identical. If you try on eBay and use Vintage ladies pocket watch, there are some beautiful examples coming up, and not really expensive, not for what they are.
Mine is sort of like this but the colour isn't focused at the centre and it has three hands. Less than an inch and a half across.

 

[ElThomsono]

There's something organic about taking your watch off in the morning and winding it, a little beating heart ticking away on your wrist. Of course, I'm a barbarian so I kept it on while hacking plaster off the walls, and just changed the strap when it became clogged with sweat and dust.

Never did understand those chaps that bought nice knives and never used them.

 

[noddy]

You know what lasted through years of really hard work ? and is still working.
A basic Casio. I think it cost me 5p under a tenner nearly thirty years ago.
Bomb proof and utterly reliable.
These days I just use the little ladies Rotary watches. They too take a lot of hard wear.....mud, dishes, dyeing, foraging, mud, rain....and they're pretty

I think modern electronic watches are marvellous things; definitely from the realms of science fiction or spy novels of our youth

I still am very, very fond of an old Edwardian silver cased ladies pocket watch though it has a hand painted mother of pearl dial on it, and the daintiest movement inside.
Doesn't keep very good time, but it's a lovely thing

I went looking because I'm sure mine isn't unique, but can't find one identical. If you try on eBay and use Vintage ladies pocket watch, there are some beautiful examples coming up, and not really expensive, not for what they are.
Mine is sort of like this but the colour isn't focused at the centre and it has three hands. Less than an inch and a half across.

Don't like the weather clock at all, even a little bit, but I have had more than half a thought to buy this:

 

[Greg]

I am not too precious about when I wear my watches. They're surprisingly tough, even mechanical ones. The tool aspect of them is all but redundant now but a great many people depended on accurate time keeping in harsh environments.

 

[Andylaser]

I'd be happy with a Seiko.

 

[Quarterstaff]

I am not too precious about when I wear my watches. They're surprisingly tough, even mechanical ones. The tool aspect of them is all but redundant now but a great many people depended on accurate time keeping in harsh environments.

Same with me. I did have a Panerai Daylight which was worn daily including all through a building renovation, there was a few signs of use
Would I put a vintage Patek through that, no

 

[Templogin]

I think that the clock is... er... interesting.

I have some reasonable watches however, my favourite is analog and digital, and has an alarm, but chews through batteries every 18 months if I use the alarm daily. The local watch shop won't change the battery so I do it myself. I think the screwdriver to take the back off was £12 and the battery £2.50. Alternatively the last battery change at a private watch repairer cost £60 including postage both ways. The manufacturer charges £99, or did. They might now insist on a service too, which is c. £700 I think. I have now bought myself a metal G-Shock, which is worn daily and I love it.