Smart Watch shits on Apple

[R_S]

So the guys at google came out with a smart watch first a couple years ago. Then apple rolls out their monstrosity recently. The type of thing you should get wedgied for wearing. Then this comes around. I'll tell you what. This may not even make Liturgy cringe.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsKv8f9TBJ8[/youtube]

[Legacy User]

No, it makes me cringe terribly. Only a toolbag will buy and wear that "watch". If it doesn't have mechanical gears, stay the hell away from it. The only thing that piece of shit is going to do is make quartz appear respectable, which it is not.

Here, RS, this is what you want:

http://shop.hamiltonwatch.com/gents-col ... 19363.html

[Kodiak]

http://shop.hamiltonwatch.com/gents-col ... 19363.html

Is that for people too stupid to tell military time?

[Legacy User]

http://shop.hamiltonwatch.com/gents-col ... 19363.html

Is that for people too stupid to tell military time?

Google Hamilton watches and Vietnam War.

Ignorance is not a virtue, dear boy, and you obviously know fuck all about the history of military issue watches.

Thanks for posting!

[R_S]

No, it makes me cringe terribly. Only a toolbag will buy and wear that "watch". If it doesn't have mechanical gears, stay the hell away from it. The only thing that piece of shit is going to do is make quartz appear respectable, which it is not.

Here, RS, this is what you want:

http://shop.hamiltonwatch.com/gents-col ... 19363.html

I knew that'd fire you up. Haha. You gotta admit though. It does look 10 better than the apple watch.

[Kodiak]

Google Hamilton watches and Vietnam War.

Ignorance is not a virtue, dear boy, and you obviously know fuck all about the history of military issue watches.

Thanks for posting!

So, basically, you're saying "yes, the watch is for people who can't tell military time"

[Legacy User]

The U.S. and British dept and ministry of defense have a long history of contracting with companies to make watches with 24 hour time markers for issue to soldiers. Hamilton did so under direction of the military for the Vietnam war. So sure Kodiak, the U.S. Govt has a long history of thinking a lot of its soldiers have been too stupid to tell military time. The link is to a mechanical repro of much higher quality of the officer field watches it produced for officers too stupid to tell time out in the field.

[Kodiak]

So sure Kodiak, the U.S. Govt has a long history of thinking a lot of its soldiers have been too stupid to tell military time.

I don't disagree. The average person is a moron, so why would the average military be different?

[Ice]

Love Hamiltons. Company was, at one point, based in Lancaster, PA. Not anymore, but there are still vintage pieces out there from when they were.

[StillerInCT]

The only watch that matters

http://www.amazon.com/Gerald-Genta-Tourbillon-Automatic-ATR-Y-75-913-CN-BD/dp/B006P39Y3K/ref=sr_1_1?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1434895122&sr=1-1

[zeke5123]

Watches are lame.

[R_S]

The only watch that matters

http://www.amazon.com/Gerald-Genta-Tourbillon-Automatic-ATR-Y-75-913-CN-BD/dp/B006P39Y3K/ref=sr_1_1?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1434895122&sr=1-1

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it gets great reviews on amazon also

[Ice]

Watches are lame.

What makes horse racing, my Granddad would say. I disagree.

[StillMadAtSlobber]

The only watch that matters

http://www.amazon.com/Gerald-Genta-Tourbillon-Automatic-ATR-Y-75-913-CN-BD/dp/B006P39Y3K/ref=sr_1_1?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1434895122&sr=1-1

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it gets great reviews on amazon also

Apparently Lit already reviewed it!

A peasant made watch built for peasants.
By S. Hasse on July 30, 2014
Okay, so I was reading one of my famous leather-bound books, as I touch the rich texture of the pages, I noticed that cheap Rolex my sister in-law gave me for Christmas stopped working. She is a cheapskate let me tell you, a Rolex for a hard working man who loves his literature is rather insulting. It stopped telling the times, it also had finger prints on the glass. I'm sorry but that is a sign that a watch is cheaply made. They are to be stain proof. Helen, how dare you buy me this wretched thing?! Anyways, I knew that it was time to get a new and more exquisite watch. What did I find on my epic search on the world wide web? I found this beautiful photo of a watch named Gerald. That is a classy name, its close to the masterful writer Fitzgerald, so I could not pass this up, the price of $87,450.00, seemed quite a bargain. It was not quite out of my price range and it also wasn't cheap as those Rolex watches that Helen bought me (Wench!).

When I made my purchase, a mysterious man named Rodrico was at my door step, wearing a cheap suit (clearly from Men's Warehouse piff!) had a briefcase a cheap one at that. Anyways, Rodrico opens the briefcase, the inside lights up and I see steam coming out. It was mystical, I was not sure what to make of what I was witnessing. Then, I see Gerald, the watch I had purchased come out. I was captivated at the sight, I thought that I had made a wise purchase. I emphasize on the word "thought" because let me tell you, it was not what I was hoping for. In fact, it ruined my life entirely.

When I put the watch on, I noticed that it was not the quality that it claimed to have. First off, I noticed the glass that was put on was completely cheap, I knew it would have a finger print and I would have to bother with cleaning it. Plus it's supposed to be an "automatic watch" oh please, it didn't automatically set the time to Pacific Standard Time. What a bunch of rubbish! I had to set it myself, well, more accurately, my servant H.W. Clifton had the time set. I kept looking at it, really on the fence, H.W. assured me it was a nice watch. That's truly debatable, how I learned the lack of luxury this watch has I will explain in the next paragraph.

When I attended a dinner party, hosted by none other than my dear friend, Sheldon Adelson, owner of the most impeccable casinos known to man. He and our other friends were having sherry by an open fire place, talking about how we spend our money. Sterling bought a helicopter (how original), Sheridan bought a yacht and an ugly one at that, I felt that maybe I can be unique and show Gerald, my new investment. I show them, they laughed! THEY LAUGHED! Sheridan made a snide remark asking "Where did you get that from? Tiffany's?!" All the gentlemen laughed, pointed at me. Only to learn this watch was targeted towards Millionaires, not someone of my high class! PEASANTS! IT WAS TARGETED TO PEASANTS! I was shamed to learn I came in with lack of style. I was cast out due to my terrible investment.

So, I ask of you, what is the best kind of watch for a man of my status? Where can I get it? Obviously, I can't trust the internet to get me the luxury I deserve. To add a cherry on top of this horrible sundae, my wife left me due to the embarrassment of me owning Gerald. Gerald has to go, Helen, you can have him.

[Legacy User]

Good lord, that thing is ugly.

Quick, somebody post a pick of the Tudor Black Bay before we claw our eyes out.

[R_S]

It does have the look of something one of those cosplay steampunk weirdos would wear to Comicon.

[Legacy User]

Watches are lame.

What makes horse racing, my Granddad would say. I disagree.

No doubt pulling out a smart phone to see what time it is is much cooler and less lame than looking at your well made, mechanical watch.

On the other hand, the watch world is a dangerous rabbit hole.

[Ice]

Agree on the rabbit hole, Lit.

[Legacy User]

Wearing an Apple watch pretty well ensures you will not be getting laid anytime soon.

[Kodiak]

No doubt pulling out a smart phone to see what time it is is much cooler and less lame than looking at your well made, mechanical watch.

On the other hand, the watch world is a dangerous rabbit hole.

So just how appalled are you by TAG and some of the other high-end makers coming out with smartwatches? Think it goes for @ $1400, which places it at the bottom of the line. It's kind of like buying the entry level "affordable" BMW - don't be that guy.

[Legacy User]

No doubt pulling out a smart phone to see what time it is is much cooler and less lame than looking at your well made, mechanical watch.

On the other hand, the watch world is a dangerous rabbit hole.

So just how appalled are you by TAG and some of the other high-end makers coming out with smartwatches? Think it goes for @ $1400, which places it at the bottom of the line. It's kind of like buying the entry level "affordable" BMW - don't be that guy.

Your point is not clear to me as worded. Is the implication that I am or that I am not supposed to be on board. I certainly am not.

Here's my position on watches.

First, I have an affection for certain things that lack utility. I don't need a watch. I certainly don't need a $2K watch, let alone a $10K watch. The smart watch is too useful. I don't want a wrist computer, I'm not a super hero. I just want to know what time it is. I don't like fussy watches that have a bunch things going on on the dial. I want hour markers and hands, maybe a date, and that's it.

Second, I very much appreciate the craftsmanship of good watches, which can be had for much less than a Tag or Rolex. Take Rolex or Tag, for example. The parts are machine produced, but those watches are put together and calibrated and tested by hand. That's part of the price point (the other parts are R&D, service, advertising, and, of course, mere brand prestige mark up). Why not have a machine do it for less (utility)? Not near as impressive and not near the craftsmanship.

But such can be had for much less than Rolex or Tag. Take a look at Wilson Watch Works. Hand made (in the USA!), small number, affordable, and seriously beautiful, non-fussy watches.

Automatic mechanical movement that keeps it self moving and keeps excellent time and loses no more than 2 or 3 seconds a day is damn impressive.

Quartz keeps pristine time, but the craftsmanship required to assemble and keep good time is less.

That brings us to the smart watch. Sure, a lot of R&D and engineering ingenuity goes into them, but at the end of the day, they are machine made tiny computers that require little craftsmanship to keep good time. There is no difference, from a time telling standpoint, between a smart watch a digital Casio. And, again, I don't want a computer on my wrist, I want a watch.

There is no moral dimension to any of this, although I think it speaks to one's character. I suppose I'm old fashioned, but I'll take this:

197X Rolex Military issued Submariner ("Milsub")

over this all day:

[Kodiak]

The submariner is quality.

[Legacy User]

The submariner is quality.

You're in luck, Kodiak, pick yours up today. Unfortunately, the Milsub with the sword hands is never seen (and goes for like 100K when it does pop up), but "bargains" ( ) can be had for the 5513 with the Mercedes hand.

http://www.hqmilton.com/watches/1963-ro ... -ring-dial

[Kodiak]

http://www.hqmilton.com/watches/1963-ro ... -ring-dial

Shhhhhiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiittttttttttttttttttttt....I've seen the sub for 5k..still a tough pull for me.

[Legacy User]

http://www.hqmilton.com/watches/1963-ro ... -ring-dial

Shhhhhiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiittttttttttttttttttttt....I've seen the sub for 5k..still a tough pull for me.

To be clear regarding those prices, lest you think I'm a bigger sucker about watches than climate science statistics, these links are for the rarely seen "Milsub". Rolex did a limited run of honest to goodness Ministry of Defense contracted dive watches. So these were subs engineered for Marines! Ref numbers 5513 and 5517, the latter being the most rare for its sword hands. A truly bad ass watch. Wonder if Fury owns one. The normal Subs can be had for what you say.