thinking about alternatives
So I've been an electronic watch guy for a long time. I had Timex cheap watches growing up, have a bunch of Pebble smartwatches, and mostly use a Garmin Fenix 6S. I'm looking at some purely mechanical watches.
On my "wishlist" is:
- 24 hour hand
- Mechanical, no battery
- automatic better than manual, but either
- Would like a chronograph
- Would like an adjustable bezel or 2nd time zone
- Small wrist friendly would be a plus
The Glycine brand is really expensive. Others don't usually seem to have the combination of features I'm looking for. I found the Svalbard brand that's cheaper, but the country's registration is odd. Does anyone have one of those?
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For the gmt’s but a chrono gmt … hmmmm
Mechanical Chrono with a second time option your pushing more than glycine prices.
Best option is to separate your needs into multiple watches if you are on a budget.
For automatic Chrono on a budget you can't beat this Tissot for 355:
https://www.ashford.com/tissot-t1064271605100.html
This is the only watch I found closest to your description and even when money is no object the watch is 44mm. 4100 USD
If you go with quartz 995 USD 46mm
A Glycine is on the budget side of things, so it’ll be real tough since most that want that functionality opt for a world timer. I hate to say it, but an automatic chronograph with a rotating bezel and GMT is hard to find period, nevermind under a few grand as most are significantly higher. Small will also be tough since it will also likely have stacked modules. A couple that check all the boxes are a Sinn 6000, or my pick, an Autavia 2446. Omega also has a couple. Again, sadly most likely out of budget.
Pick one…
For the gmt’s but a chrono gmt … hmmmm
for the 24 hour had those'd work (if a bit more flashy than the style i usually go for 😉), are those moveable bezels?
Mechanical Chrono with a second time option your pushing more than glycine prices.
Best option is to separate your needs into multiple watches if you are on a budget.
For automatic Chrono on a budget you can't beat this Tissot for 355:
https://www.ashford.com/tissot-t1064271605100.html
This is the only watch I found closest to your description and even when money is no object the watch is 44mm. 4100 USD
If you go with quartz 995 USD 46mm
thanks for the suggestions
A Glycine is on the budget side of things, so it’ll be real tough since most that want that functionality opt for a world timer. I hate to say it, but an automatic chronograph with a rotating bezel and GMT is hard to find period, nevermind under a few grand as most are significantly higher. Small will also be tough since it will also likely have stacked modules. A couple that check all the boxes are a Sinn 6000, or my pick, an Autavia 2446. Omega also has a couple. Again, sadly most likely out of budget.
i find it interesting how they like to have the "normal" hands with the 12 hour movement, and throw the GMT hand / bezel on 24. kinda weird combination. love the look of those Sinn watch faces
for the 24 hour had those'd work (if a bit more flashy than the style i usually go for 😉), are those moveable bezels?
Yes bi-directional
Thanks for the tips and suggestions folks. I'm surprised how few, relatively speaking, there are that have a 24 hour sweep on the main hand; at least if I want to add something like a chronograph. Good food for thought though, thanks!
I might just have to get my 24 hour hand watch, and consider one with a chronograph for a second.