Likes Likes:  108
Page 1 of 9 123 ... LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 84

Thread: Square? Rectangular? A bit curvy? What's your favourite sort of square-ish case?

  1. Apr 12, 2015, 10:22 AM #1
    Der Amf
    Der Amf is offline
    Inactive
    Join Date
    Nov 2014
    Posts
    9,881
    5000 posts Photo Contest Winner Vibe Badge 2

    Square? Rectangular? A bit curvy? What's your favourite sort of square-ish case?

    Not that I've ever owned one, but when I came across this photo (while searching instagram for photos of Poljoti) I realised that this is my favourite style of "square" case: the four corners making a rectangle not a square, with the sides then curved. It being Sunday morning I can't remember the correct word for it



    And then the dial confidently following the shape of the case - not just a standard circular dial inside the rectangular case, eg this edifice I once considered:



    I think when I was a kid this style must have been something I saw as quite grown up but not old fashioned. This more stretched out version of the style I'm not so keen on:

    Last edited by Der Amf; Apr 12, 2015 at 01:22 PM.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. Post Thanks / Like - 1 Likes
    Likes popoki nui liked this post
  3. Apr 12, 2015, 10:37 AM #2
    Steppy
    Steppy is offline
    Member Steppy's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2014
    Location
    Melton Mowbray, Uk
    Posts
    1,911
    1000 posts
    This one every time

    Name: x580x9999_Photos___15148.jpg Views: 103 Size: 59.4 KBName: img_2127.jpg Views: 103 Size: 169.1 KB
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. Post Thanks / Like - 6 Likes
  5. Apr 12, 2015, 12:05 PM #3
    geoffbot
    geoffbot is offline
    El bot. geoffbot's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2014
    Location
    West Sussex, UK
    Posts
    20,147
    Site Admin 10k posts Library Badge Sheriff
    Name: uploadfromtaptalk1428836712729.jpg Views: 106 Size: 52.8 KB
    Follow IWL on instagram! https://instagram.com/iwatchleague
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  6. Post Thanks / Like - 2 Likes
    Likes hayday, popoki nui liked this post
  7. Apr 12, 2015, 12:07 PM #4
    whatmeworry
    whatmeworry is offline
    Absolute member whatmeworry's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2014
    Posts
    11,699
    IWL Ambassador 10k posts Photo Contest Winner Vibe Badge
    Blog Entries
    3
    Quote Originally Posted by Steppy View Post
    This one every time

    Name: x580x9999_Photos___15148.jpg Views: 103 Size: 59.4 KBName: img_2127.jpg Views: 103 Size: 169.1 KB
    I can see why
    Apeks | Archimede | Breitling | Bulova | Cabot Watch Company | Casio | Daniel Wellington | Davosa | Glycine | G-Shock | Hamilton | Nomos | Omega | Rolex | Seiko | Slow | Swatch | Timex | Vostok
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  8. Apr 12, 2015, 12:08 PM #5
    Samanator
    Samanator is offline
    Hall Monitor Samanator's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2014
    Location
    Pompano Beach, Florida
    Posts
    7,853
    Site Moderator 5000 posts Library Badge Vibe Badge
    I like the TV Watch.
    Cheers,

    Michael

    Tell everyone you saw it on IWL!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  9. Post Thanks / Like - 1 Likes
    Likes Domo liked this post
  10. Apr 12, 2015, 12:09 PM #6
    Samanator
    Samanator is offline
    Hall Monitor Samanator's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2014
    Location
    Pompano Beach, Florida
    Posts
    7,853
    Site Moderator 5000 posts Library Badge Vibe Badge
    Quote Originally Posted by geoffbot View Post
    Name: uploadfromtaptalk1428836712729.jpg Views: 106 Size: 52.8 KB
    But that is a round dial?
    Cheers,

    Michael

    Tell everyone you saw it on IWL!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  11. Apr 12, 2015, 12:18 PM #7
    geoffbot
    geoffbot is offline
    El bot. geoffbot's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2014
    Location
    West Sussex, UK
    Posts
    20,147
    Site Admin 10k posts Library Badge Sheriff
    Quote Originally Posted by Samanator View Post
    But that is a round dial?
    He asked about case shape!
    Follow IWL on instagram! https://instagram.com/iwatchleague
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  12. Apr 12, 2015, 12:22 PM #8
    geoffbot
    geoffbot is offline
    El bot. geoffbot's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2014
    Location
    West Sussex, UK
    Posts
    20,147
    Site Admin 10k posts Library Badge Sheriff
    Quote Originally Posted by Der Amf View Post
    the four corners making a rectangle not a square, with the sides then curved. It being Sunday morning I can't remember the correct word for it
    Tonneau - French for 'barrel'. Like the kemner

    Name: uploadfromtaptalk1428837750190.jpg Views: 105 Size: 51.4 KB
    Follow IWL on instagram! https://instagram.com/iwatchleague
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  13. Post Thanks / Like - 1 Likes
    Likes iyonk liked this post
  14. Apr 12, 2015, 12:25 PM #9
    whatmeworry
    whatmeworry is offline
    Absolute member whatmeworry's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2014
    Posts
    11,699
    IWL Ambassador 10k posts Photo Contest Winner Vibe Badge
    Blog Entries
    3
    Quote Originally Posted by geoffbot View Post
    Tonneau - French for 'barrel'. Like the kemner

    Name: uploadfromtaptalk1428837750190.jpg Views: 105 Size: 51.4 KB
    The red Kemmner is a beauty
    Apeks | Archimede | Breitling | Bulova | Cabot Watch Company | Casio | Daniel Wellington | Davosa | Glycine | G-Shock | Hamilton | Nomos | Omega | Rolex | Seiko | Slow | Swatch | Timex | Vostok
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  15. Apr 12, 2015, 12:26 PM #10
    Samanator
    Samanator is offline
    Hall Monitor Samanator's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2014
    Location
    Pompano Beach, Florida
    Posts
    7,853
    Site Moderator 5000 posts Library Badge Vibe Badge

    Square? Rectangular? What's your favourite shape of cornered case?

    Quote Originally Posted by geoffbot View Post
    He asked about case shape!
    So is an octagon twice as good as a square or rectangle?
    Cheers,

    Michael

    Tell everyone you saw it on IWL!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules and Guidelines

About Us
We are an independent and wide-ranging forum for watch enthusiasts. From mainspring to microchip, from Europe to Asia, from micro-brand to boutique - we cover it all. Novice or expert, we want you to feel at home. Whether it's asking a simple question or contributing to the fund of horological knowledge, it's all the same hobby. Or, if you like, you can just show us a picture of your new watch. We'll provide the welcoming and courteous environment, the rest is up to you!
Join us