Are there any watches you want just because they are from a certain country? Which country/-ies

Anything from ming, me like the Malaysian country 🗣🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

I didn’t know it was a Malaysian company. Neat

I’m tempted by this watch that’s assembled in my home city. The limited edition has a shamrock rotor rather than a ship propeller.

I’m not massively into dive watches and would probably go for something like an old Seamaster if I wanted one. It just feels like a missed opportunity to not have a Belfast watch! It’s on sale until the end of this month and I’ve been trying to put it out of my mind.

Oh that’s a cool Black Ba—no way they even used “black” in the name lol! That’s a little too close to the price of a Harod’s Editon Black Bay for that price, personally. Nice that is has a Selita tho

Seriously tho, that is a neat rotor and I get the appeal of having it for the origin’s sake

I like watches based on their aesthetics, their spec, and their price. Their country of origin is of no consequence to me, especially as most of them are actually produced in China

As a language nerd, I'm into unusual languages and numerals, e.g. the Swiss German day wheel on my Preisig, the Thai calendar and numerals on the Wise Flyboy, the Babayin characters on De Guzman watches etc. However, if I wanted a watch with Eastern Arabic numerals, I wouldn't necessarily buy a Nuun Official just because of the country of origin, because there are so many other options.

Same camp, man. Imo, if you’re gonna get an EAN dial, i highly recommend Seiko’s SNK063J5 and getting an EAN date wheel for it. It just works. And you get a different font on the dial than the Arabic equivalent of Times New Roman that’s one every wristwatch made outside of the regions that actually use the script on a daily basis.

That Swiss German day disc is fascinating. If i had infinite money, i would have Day-Dates in soo mnay languages, including Arabic ofc. Modern Greek, Modern Hebrew, Latin, and Basque—yes you read that correctly—would be the first ones I’d be getting. That and a blue-dial Konstantin Chaikan Decalogue Rega.

You would be surprised to know what is really inside your French, Canadian or Swiss watches and country of the hands that made the pieces

Nailed it haha. I’ll likely hold off on that reason. I have a Tudor with an ETA already! I’ve nothing against third party movements but I’d not be getting anything new other than the Belfast connection.

If Stephen McDonald started building Irish movements and had someone else make cases, I’d be kicking myself for not rolling that money into it. He’s otherwise engaged with MB&F 😅

I guess you could say some brands pique my interest more because they are from a certain country - such as British brands (like me). But it only gets me so far and I won't buy a watch if I don't actually like it, despite its origin/brand.

I like the idea of having as wide a variety of watches from different countries and will continue to look for opportunities to acquire. Of course they need to fit other criteria 😀.

I don't necessarily buy a watch due to the maker/model/parts of origin (I prefer to buy watches that I like the look of) but (especially in) countries that aren't generally regarded as 'watch making' countries - it's good to see that the industry is growing. It may initially mean that these countries have to buy certain parts, manufacture abroad or have derivative designs but everyone has to start somewhere. Once their knowledge and know-how improves then I'm sure they will eventually produce amazing pieces. Watch collectors and enthusiasts exist all over the world and to see some of them start their own brands, with such gusto, passion and bravery - it's definitely a trend to be admired and supported

I don’t think it would be a bad thing to get it. It’s not the movement that’s the issue for me, it’s that it’s a hop and skip away from a real Black Bay at retail

All points to buying watches like this with your heart rather than your head I guess!

In fairness you’re getting a ceramic bezel which is a little more Rolex than the black bay. If you’re cross shopping with another brand based in Ireland releasing watches, it’s quite a jump!

Yeah for sure. The Ianos Mihanikos diver from Greece. Not that I’ll ever find one for sale. So fire.

Germany for me, they produce the saxonia, max bill and U1, they are capable of great beauty and specification, eventhough Japan is close second with Marinemaster, credor and constant tourbillon.

Yes. However, what really interests me about watches is the challenge of making them.

As someone who has made a living working with his hands, I just respect that when I see it.

So, yes I do like seeing watches from other countries, but I really want to see that they are making at least some of the parts themselves, rather than just designing and then outsourcing everything to other countries.

I do enjoy less-common origins for watches.

Thank you?

Such as…?

San Martin has some nice originals. There are some Chinese brands out there that I have heard make good stuff but I i’m not aware of them. I’m sure I can find them with a bit of digging though

I see you have a San Martin so you're seeing and handling one of the best out there for the money. I'm a simple and classic watch enthusiast. So for me I'm not really looking at country specific watch making. Cheers brother 🍺🤙🏽

That is seriously cool! Wait…is that a date wheel in Hebrew numerals with the Sha?

Yeah heard VAT and customs can be annoying. I think the key with that is gonna be planning and just being prepared. Contact the store and find out what you need to do.

Totally same about the MR01. I drool over its beauty

I have read that people use Shopree to order from HMT

The Lemania 5100 is one of the coolest chronograph movements and it needs to come back. I cannot be convinced otherwise

My family’s heritage is Swiss, so I would like all the Swiss watches 🫣🥲

Where is that brand from ?

Germany and Japan. Nice Anti Swiss club

The US with Swiss or Japanese movements depending on the model