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Jan 11, 2019, 07:56 PM
#921
well not sure it helps but the Hamilton I had thou different model was nice and all but not very wowing would choose the combat over it so guess it would be a smiths vote
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Jan 11, 2019, 08:17 PM
#922
I actually like both, but based on looks, I would probably go Smiths.
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Jan 11, 2019, 08:45 PM
#923
Originally Posted by
crownpuller
Christmas didn't quite 'clean me out', so thinking of treating myself to something new.
There are only 2 contenders for this bout. Just thought I'd throw my dilemma out there to see what you guys think:
This coming Tuesday (all being well) I'll have another opportunity to order one of these:
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OR...
… Do I spend a little more and get one of these ?...
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(pic blagged from fellow forum member; hope he doesn't mind ?)
Both are similar to watches I already own, so it's not a case of adding something different to my (less than ordered) collection; I just want something new.
The Everest would be a direct competitor to the Zeno Explorer and the Hamilton (at 38mm) would have to square up to the Glycine Combat 7 Vintage (at 42mm).
I say get the Hamilton. Feels more original than the Smiths. The Hamilton is a watch I’d buy and enjoy. The Smiths would feel like something I wanted, but didn’t get.
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Jan 11, 2019, 10:22 PM
#924
Originally Posted by
uchinanchu
Both really good lookers, if only one it'd be the Smiths for me . . .
Originally Posted by
mlcor
I like the clean lines of the Smiths myself.
Originally Posted by
is that my watch
well not sure it helps but the Hamilton I had thou different model was nice and all but not very wowing would choose the combat over it so guess it would be a smiths vote
Originally Posted by
CFR
I actually like both, but based on looks, I would probably go Smiths.
Originally Posted by
Raza
I say get the Hamilton. Feels more original than the Smiths. The Hamilton is a watch I’d buy and enjoy. The Smiths would feel like something I wanted, but didn’t get.
That's 4 - 1 in favour of the Everest so far.
@Raza: I know what you're saying as similar thoughts have gone through my mind, but 'the real thing' is simply not achievable at this point in time.
Some people have opinions - The rest of us have taste.
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Jan 11, 2019, 11:10 PM
#925
Originally Posted by
crownpuller
That's 4 - 1 in favour of the Everest so far.
Make it 4-2.
@Raza: I know what you're saying as similar thoughts have gone through my mind, but 'the real thing' is simply not achievable at this point in time.
Your comment makes sense and I actually went to the TF site to sniff around it again. But nope.
The Hammy has a character -- perhaps not very unique, but at least its own.
The Smiths has the looks of something that it is not.
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Jan 11, 2019, 11:19 PM
#926
I’m not completely sold on either.
Smiths: the lollipop on the seconds hand is too near the tip. The hour hand looks too short.
Hamilton: I had the quartz equivalent but moved it on quite quickly. The crystal was highly reflective, and that, coupled with the busy dial, meant that the watch never looked ‘relaxed’.
All the same, I’d choose the Hamilton. The Smiths hands would annoy me the most, and the Hamilton has authenticity going for it. The auto Hamilton is a better watch than the quartz version, which was a little compromised by having a date.
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Jan 12, 2019, 02:10 AM
#927
La lutte elle-même vers les sommets suffit à remplir un cœur d'homme; il faut imaginer Sisyphe heureux.
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Jan 12, 2019, 12:05 PM
#928
things is out the two. it would be smiths as I said but been on the fence with the smiths ever since the re-issue of the re-issue came out just like the first one. if I saw one for the right price I would have it ..the new one hmm the price increase for what was change on it seem more then needed ..but I suppose it's less to do with the changes and more to do with supply and demand which is fair enough I suppose but puts me of going for one when I like the first one more ..so depend if you notice the difference on the two designs ... and or like the changes..would you wear it ..
it my biggest reason in not going for the smiths was would it A) stand up to being used hard .. and B) would I feel comfortable doing that and don't think I would wear and enjoy encase I bump or banged it up so ..their I stay on the fence ...
now the hammy I had quartz and slightly different model ..in fairness it was of good quality for price and did all it said it would but just left me a bit cold as I said before ..now if I had gone mech would it have been the same probably not as much but maybe still a tad ...
and would you end up swapping out at some point ? the two that are similar ?
when I bought the steiny I sold several of my other drives as it did all what they did and they was not getting a look in, as when I felt a diver mood it was straight to the steiny ..
so if I was looking at it honestly neither would I buy as in different ways the ones you got are just as good and maybe slightly better in the combat .. can't say the same for the zeno as not as up on them but does look good and so ..this is no help at all really is it
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Jan 12, 2019, 01:24 PM
#929
Originally Posted by
crownpuller
That's 4 - 1 in favour of the Everest so far.
@Raza: I know what you're saying as similar thoughts have gone through my mind, but 'the real thing' is simply not achievable at this point in time.
For me—and this is just me—the Smiths would be a reminder that I couldn’t get the Explorer. The Hamilton stands in its own as one of the most attractive field watches available. If it were 40mm, I’d gladly have one in my collection.
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Jan 12, 2019, 02:29 PM
#930
Originally Posted by
rodia77
Make it 4-2.
The Hammy has a character -- perhaps not very unique, but at least its own.
Agreed. Primarily I'm attracted to the thin (<10mm) case with a complete lack of gloss; looks like it means business.... then they only give it 50M WR. Which I'm not likely to ever test, but would make me wary when going swimming.
Originally Posted by
tribe125
I’m not completely sold on either.
Likewise; therein lies my dilemma. I like both, but at the same time they both have aspect which bother me..... not to any great extent, just niggles.
Perhaps I should just follow my own advice: If in doubt - Don't !
Originally Posted by
KennethRSloan
Smith's
Straight to the point - I like that. Thank you.
Originally Posted by
is that my watch
..this is no help at all really is it
Sure it is: bounce ideas around, it might make me consider things I'd not thought of. As for the knocking it around aspect: If it can't take a knock or two, it's not much use to me. I don't generally consider resale value - If I buy a watch; I know pretty much straight away if I'm going to keep it or move it on, so it won't get the chance to get damaged.
Originally Posted by
Raza
...the Smiths would be a reminder that I couldn’t get the Explorer.
Originally Posted by
rodia77
The Smiths has the looks of something that it is not.
You're kind of preaching to the converted. An Explorer is a target of mine, and apparently good things come to those who wait.
I'm under no illusions, I know it's a 'pretender' (as is my Zeno) and as a result I would be (and am with the Zeno) a lot more relaxed in wearing it than I would with a Rolex.
Some people have opinions - The rest of us have taste.