New dress watch......

[Zonda]

I'm looking for a watch in the classic style of this IWC, with the lumed candlestick hands and small lume dots on the major indices.



I have been fruitlessly searching the web for a new mechanical quality watch. Before I jump in and buy the only one I found, I was hoping the that the forum members may know of a company that makes this style of watch.

So far my search has lead me to "Junkers" and this model, which is very close to the design, except i don't want a day/date display, but could live with it....



Rod

[marchone]

A Max Bill Automatic may satisfy your quest. Otherwise, I'd ask what size you are looking for. Lots of smaller vintage pieces are available. Check Chrono24.

http://www.junghans.de/max-bill-watches ... tml#closed

[Zonda]

A Max Bill Automatic may satisfy your quest. Otherwise, I'd ask what size you are looking for. Lots of smaller vintage pieces are available. Check Chrono24.

http://www.junghans.de/max-bill-watches ... tml#closed

Mate thank you, that's exactly what i was looking for, i do want a larger watch 40ish in size, but didn't have a particular size in mind.

Rod

[marchone]

You're welcome. Max Bill watches are 20th century design icons in the Bauhaus mode.

[jimyritz]

http://www.coolvintagewatches.com/watches_1.htm

Check it out...Is this your IWC?

4th or 5th when you scroll down.. pricey..

[logan2z]

Another watch in a similar style is the Laco Vintage:

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No lume, though.

https://shop.laco.de/en/product/Laco-Vi ... 7jspifgb62

[DMB]

Check out Longines. They have some pretty cool heritage stuff.

[matt.wu]

If you're new to mechanical, I'd probably skip vintage and go for vintage styling.

Nothing wrong with starting at vintage, but they're not as resilient as modern watches.

[Zonda]

If you're new to mechanical, I'd probably skip vintage and go for vintage styling.

Nothing wrong with starting at vintage, but they're not as resilient as modern watches.

Actually this is the very reason I'm looking for a "new" watch, I have several vintage watches and I'am not confident with there water proof, reliability and ruggedness (resilience) for everyday casual wearing.

So the hunt is on for suitable replacements in the same style with modern engineering and reliability.

Don't get me wrong all of the classic/vintage watches are great and most likely just as reliable, it's just the worrying feeling I get when wearing some of them, much like "did I leave the car unlocked" as you get on the commuter train to work!!

[Zonda]

Another watch in a similar style is the Laco Vintage:

ImageUploadedByTapatalk1373295913.224301.jpg

No lume, though.

https://shop.laco.de/en/product/Laco-Vi ... 7jspifgb62

Well, it's off to Laco for a look at their range!

Thnaks

Rod

[matt.wu]

Longines was a great recommendation for a new watch with the vintage styling and solid reputation.

[CGSshorty]

It is not exactly what you are looking for, but the new Hamilton Intramatic is gorgeous and very affordable.

[SCM64]

The Max Bill was the right call, but if we are recommending stuff with no lume, I'll throw NOMOS out there. In-house movement at a reasonable price, and very well done. I have a long review here of my Tangomat Datum.

[Zonda]

Longines was a great recommendation for a new watch with the vintage styling and solid reputation.

Sorry missed that post, I had a good look at the Longines range and nothing suitable jumped out at me, lots of lovely watches though

Rod

[deepcdvr]

This is slightly off topic as you are looking for something bigger and newer - I just thought it was really cool http://forums.watchuseek.com/f29/fs-vin ... 86516.html

[jimyritz]

This is slightly off topic as you are looking for something bigger and newer - I just thought it was really cool http://forums.watchuseek.com/f29/fs-vin ... 86516.html

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That Doxa is cool...

[marchone]

That Doxa is very cool. And it's big at 39/40mm.

[Zonda]

Thanks gents for all the positive feedback and guidance I found some new watches to lust over and maybe buy oneday, anyway i bought the Junghans "Max Bill". We'll see when it arrives as to the overall style on the wrist.



Rod

[logan2z]

Thanks gents for all the positive feedback and guidance I found some new watches to lust over and maybe buy oneday, anyway i bought the Junghans "Max Bill". We'll see when it arrives as to the overall style on the wrist.



Rod

Great looking watch, nice choice.

[Zonda]

Thanks gents for all the positive feedback and guidance I found some new watches to lust over and maybe buy oneday, anyway i bought the Junghans "Max Bill". We'll see when it arrives as to the overall style on the wrist.



Rod

Great looking watch, nice choice.

I really liked the Vintage Doxa, but alas it was sold by the time i got to it such is life.

Rod

[marchone]

I've long wanted a Max Bill Chronoscope but never pulled the trigger.

[Torrid]

Thanks gents for all the positive feedback and guidance I found some new watches to lust over and maybe buy oneday, anyway i bought the Junghans "Max Bill". We'll see when it arrives as to the overall style on the wrist.



Rod

This looks good. I look forward to seeing some pictures when it arrives.

[belligero]

Great choice with the Max Bill; you can't beat the original. It's encouraging that they left out the date window and kept the size semi-reasonable on the modern version. That'll go with just about anything and it's trend-proof. I doubt you'll be disappointed.

[SCM64]

I've long wanted a Max Bill Chronoscope but never pulled the trigger.

+1

[T.R.]

Thanks gents for all the positive feedback and guidance I found some new watches to lust over and maybe buy oneday, anyway i bought the Junghans "Max Bill". We'll see when it arrives as to the overall style on the wrist.



Rod