Am I the only one that's not into chronograph?

Edward53 · Aug 2, 2018

perks713
I wasn't into them originally but I think it was a result of seeing modern Chronographs, massive faces, heavy, bulky in every way. The smaller size of the vintage Chronographs quickly changed my feeling about them. Granted I can't really afford to pick up a nice one, but I'm constantly on the look out 😀

What do you call a nice one? You can get a good two-register column wheel chronograph for about £300 if you are patient and don't mind the 12 / 6 layout of the Venus 170 movement. Or you can get a Venus 188, which is one of the better cam-switched movements, for the same or even less. That's less than the price of a good Seamaster De Ville.

gostang9 · Aug 2, 2018

As for being ‘into’ chronographs, my immediate thought is “I’m definitely not with you, I love chronos!”. However, I rarely wear the ones I do have and when by chance I put one on, it’s usually for a special event/occasion and then I promptly change to something else afterward.

I guess I like the look of chronos and yet when it comes to choose a daily wearing watch, I’m actually “not that into chronographs...”

🤔

DIV · Aug 2, 2018

Ha!....really glad to happen upon this thread.
As much as I love Omega and Rolex I never cared for the Daytona nor Speedmaster. Don't mind them, just never cared to have one....that may change some day, but the limited water resistance, extra thickness, often lower accuracy due to the burdon of the chronograph function all suggests that my tastes probably won't change.
I also don't care for how busy the dials are.

llvhhui · Aug 2, 2018

DIV
Ha!....really glad to happen upon this thread.
As much as I love Omega and Rolex I never cared for the Daytona nor Speedmaster. Don't mind them, just never cared to have one....that may change some day, but the limited water resistance, extra thickness, often lower accuracy due to the burdon of the chronograph function all suggests that my tastes probably won't change.
I also don't care for how busy the dials are.

That's exactly how I feel about chrono watches.

perks713 · Aug 2, 2018

Edward53
What do you call a nice one? You can get a good two-register column wheel chronograph for about £300 if you are patient and don't mind the 12 / 6 layout of the Venus 170 movement. Or you can get a Venus 188, which is one of the better cam-switched movements, for the same or even less. That's less than the price of a good Seamaster De Ville.

That's a very good point, I focus most of my searches on watches I see people post here that I like the look of. I'd seen the Venus 188 that was sold on the forum in January, fantastic looking watch. I'm so hesitant to jump into something like that from places like ebay because I'd have no idea if it's close to original. It's certainly my lack of knowledge that prevents me from jumping into those waters 😀

argonbeam · Aug 2, 2018

My chronos all have an alarm and backlight complication too.

DIV · Aug 2, 2018

And I gotta say, with all due respect to my favorite brand, Omega is notorious for "chronograph-izng way too many of their models. I mean was it really necessary to do this to the classic simplicity of the Railmaster?

Faz · Aug 2, 2018

WatchWalker
This topic seems to shift from Chronograph into Speedmaster (makes sense) into speed. I have been exposed to speed a lot, on two wheels, 4 wheels, on road and on track. Here's two shots I have on hand taken some public road action. Both taken in Germany during regular hours in non-restricted zones. Cannot reveal who took the pictures though... 😎

Guess the car fanatics easily recognise brand and model?

At a lofty 5200 rpm...sweet!

Faz · Aug 2, 2018

STANDY
I dislike coriander (cilantro)

Archer
Tastes like soap to me, so I'm with ya on that one...

So Thaï, Mexican, Indian is out for you?

Faz · Aug 2, 2018

I just like the extra buttons...

My son dislikes chronos....he's been disowned 😁

STANDY · Aug 3, 2018

Faz
So Thaï, Mexican, Indian is out for you?

Just raw, in a hot dish no drama..

GuiltyBoomerang · Aug 3, 2018

Edward53
What do you call a nice one? You can get a good two-register column wheel chronograph for about £300 if you are patient and don't mind the 12 / 6 layout of the Venus 170 movement.

It's more about the branding as well. Plenty of companies used the 170; and while most of these are nice finding one with a decent brand associated cab take some time (particularly if budget concious.)

If you are a little more out there, a Pierce chronograph is a good option (and has the quirk of a 60 minute counter) though parts are scarce, and the Valjoux 77 has the same up-down design of the 170 and is technically more sound (though not to the same build quality of the 23/72 movements.)

Edward53
Or you can get a Venus 188, which is one of the better cam-switched movements, for the same or even less. That's less than the price of a good Seamaster De Ville.

Bear in mind that the Valjoux 7730 is the Venus 188 after Valjoux bought the manufacturing rights. And there are plenty of V7730 chronos.

Speaking of chronos and simplicity - wouldn't this be suitable? Seiko 5717 monopusher (Seiko's first in-house chronograph: )

Faz · Aug 3, 2018

STANDY
Just raw, in a hot dish no drama..

I use it a lot in cooking and many who don't like it have described it as soapy as well....

I'll remember this if I have you guys over for dinner one of these days!

Am I the only one that's not into chronograph?

Edward53

gostang9

DIV

llvhhui

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argonbeam

DIV

Faz

Faz

Faz

STANDY

GuiltyBoomerang

Faz

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