I feel the mechanical chronograph pull.. especially in the IWC direction..

I don't think that is going to work... 🤓

I am also teasing people.. But right now I suppose I do prefer larger watches.. with a DATE !! 🤓

ah thank you.. I have to say it is warm though but should be cooler now... Geneva Watch Days next..

There comes a point when a person probably has too many straps and experiences choice anxiety.. I will probably venture to a metal bracelet eventually as I always seem to end up doing this.

Your wife is your date.. very good.. 😂.. I think you are correct and I do exactly the same regards taking off my watch when I do manual work. I am teasing a little as I know you don't need the date.

there are a few villages just like this one in the area of France (Tarn) wine region. You would need to be in the area for a least a week but I would stay longer. May - June is a perfect time of the year.

ah thank you.. I don't really check, watch back so I hope what I say is ok.. Thank you.

it is interesting that after a while you do get accustomed to the mechanical feel of these movements.

I do keep looking at the Mudmaster and I do like them but at times I am bombarded by so many other options but you are right I do need a Mudmaster.

@@masterwatch there are so many choices out there . I love mine tbh . I really want the newest one the 1000 with the darker red strap .

of course you are right and I am teasing people really with my dramatic comments 🤓... These Helm watches are I have noticed the Seiko divers do suit many straps and it is fun.

I have the blue MRG-BF1000R I now wish I have got this variant with the additional bracelet.

@@masterwatch the yellow one is damn expensive .

@@davidwong7419 I do agree with you, initially I did think it was probably too expensive but it is a nice watch and in the hand you can tell it is special.

Helm does seem to have a lot of fans.. Thank you and I will take a look at the Helm range as I have a feeling I like another model.

@@masterwatch I'm on the waitlist for a Khuraburi Titanium and I'm told by Matt from Helm watches that it will be between 3 - 5 months.

@@kenjmor I would wait and 2-5 months is no time really and I think the waiting process allows you to save up and be sure of your choice. Matt seems a great guy. I think I waited 2 years, I can't believe it.

These nice environments are a lot of work you are right. The watches are very good and a lot of fun. Thank you.

Guilty as charged.. Sorry... Hehe. Helm watches are super and when you think about the value.. If you like the style, they are super.

South France, in a wine region, north of Toulouse.. It is a super part of France. There are many small super towns all around the area.

Oooh gotcha wasn't expecting that ahah xD thought it was somewhere in the UK. Thank you :))

@@jakopobaroncelli5045 ah thank you.. The UK is a nice place also especially the Lake District.

this is a big watch but it does match the design and style, it is such a different watch to others.

@@masterwatch i like g-shock. But it is placed himself at field watch, like safari, scuba, etc. Becaıse of this they made bulky watch to protect the watch. But it can be everyday watch if it is more aesthetic. Casio should think about it. At the end of the day, very less people goes to camp with 5000dolar outdoor watch.

@@Muhakal.56789 you make a good point.

gosh what a time we live in.

The MR-G Squares feel lighter when wearing compared to the GMW Squares that are steel. The rubber MR-G, think its the MRG-B5000R feels very good I have to say perhaps even better than the MRG-B5000D/B on the bracelet. They both feel very good so it is more how they look on you. For me bracelets always seem to be my preference but the MR-G rubber is good.

I also knew I needed both in my hand before I made a decision. The Cornflake is nice and does work but for some reason the shiny TFG seems more appropriate but it is a statement but one I like.

I agree.. all berries are good for you and a person's fashion sense and style of watch.

you are right the matte brushed finish is better for fingerprints. The watches would also look good brushed.

sorry to hear.

@@masterwatch please take my message serious , your life can be 180 degrees different in a split second

@@masterwatch sorry my message was some kind of rude but i was really bit shocked.....

@@jahzz69 you are right and you make a good point.

@@jahzz69 that is ok you make an important note to everyone.

I do like the look of this watch so I will have to take another look.

the actual fixing items are metal and probably the same steel as used on the metal buckles so I assume they will be very good as the ones I have I can't tell if they are any loser from when brand new.

yes I do apologise I need to wear gloves as finger marks do appear.

what is the premise of the novel? I am a sci-fi fan myself. The MR-G Frog is a sci-fi watch actually as there is nothing like it.

ah yes... I probably didn't mention Mark 2 my favourite Speedmaster and I think it is a watch that I will always like. I am hoping Omega releases a white dial but I suppose it is a hope more than anything.

Zuludiver from Watchgecko but I believe it is actually from the Italian manufacturer Bonetti Centurini. It is a cool strap and would fit an 8 inch wrist. When I bought it a few years ago it was half the price it is today.

you see that is interesting.. I get the A. Lange as based on what you already have I can see why you would be in that direction now.

@masterwatch Yeah, it's a real mixture of watches & complications that I've tried to find (within my budget). Moonphase (Omega Speedmaster) with Buzz Aldrins boot printed on it's photo realistic Moon. With a strong connection to the Moon Landings & George Daniels Master Watchmaker Co-Axial escapement. In my mind, the perfect Moonphase watch, as it looks to the future of Space travel. Rolex GMT Master 2 in my mind is the perfect Pilots Watch. Exactly the prestige of international travel and Worldwide brand recognition. Grand Seiko Snowflake the perfect casual dress example of a fusion between mechanical and quartz movement, for high accuracy horology. Truly genius design. Grand Seiko Tentagraph, a Racing 5 Hz highbeat Chronograph that has 10 beats per second, but isn't as 'manic' as looking at a Zenith el Primero. The Grand Seiko finishing and display caseback is lovely. Omega Seamaster divers watch, with a Chronograph you can use underwater and in the rain. With 'sword' hands linked to James Bond. Co-Axial escapement with 4 Hz accuracy and Helium Escape Valve. A perfect Diver watch. Cartier Santos ADLC another casual dress watch with formality, for all occasions. A.Lange & Söhne 1815... high horology dress watch for special occasions. G-Shock MRG watches for everything in-between. Perfect grab-and-go options.

@@JustMeTalking that is a nice list of watches. I do like the Rolex GMT but I also like the Omega. Some good options.

@masterwatch My biggest dilemma was, do I skip the Luxury brands... and just go for one or two big hitters... like Patek or VC or AP But, my lifestyle is not 'luxury pampered' enough to be flexing those price level environments. So the Rolex, Omega, Grand Seiko, Cartier, MRG Level suits me perfectly. Comfortable with wearing them. The A.Lange & Söhne would be my Crown piece. Such a beautiful watch, and adds Germanic influence to the Swiss and Japanese collection. I'll have to leave the high horology pieces to those that can afford it.

@@JustMeTalking you raise a very good point.. Value.. as these days if a person's life style does mean you knock your watch wearing a Patek or something in that price range is perhaps not such a good idea.. I do think a watches value is really determined by the person wearing it and if you're happy to have a few scratches on your AP that is totally fine also but it does make me think about what watch I should wear.

I haven't been watching it long enough really but right now I think it is a 1 second slow over a week so pretty accurate.

@@masterwatch wow might pop to my local Argos and get one then

@@stillben I think most quartz watches do have very good accuracy. I could imagine this Lorus on a number of straps and would look great.

@@masterwatch can you recommend any?

@@stillben oh I think you go with what you like the look of most importantly. For me, only my opinion, I would be looking for an automative chronograph but that is only what I am looking at right now. If you're looking for a Quartz battery operated watch I would be looking at all of them as there are so many nice watches.

I have got used to the size of them and I have found I like them myself. Thank you..

ah thank you.. I think if I actually planned a video it might not turn out the way it does. These watches do seem to keep me occupied 🤓

GWDays at the end of August will be very good.. It is a nice event.

that is possible as I think the silver watch was a limited model and the Captain America was a Limited production but I am really guessing based on what I know but I will check for you..

when I initially saw the C-Tron I did think it was smaller than I anticipated and I think I remarked on another video but after a short while I must have got used to the size and decided that I liked it but you are right it is smaller than a Square.

these are super watches in the hand you can appreciate the build quality.

ah yes Bothe the B-1 and G-2 are nice watches and I know many people who like the G-2.. I would save for the MR-G as this will make sure you want the model. The MR-G on rubber is very nice and it would match the G-1 and G-2 you have.

ah thank you.. Yes the Carnaby Store is nice and the people that work there are so good and an example of how you should treat people/ potential customers as they are very good.

when you said you got 2 I immediately thought you got one to rock and one to stock... but then when you explained and that your wife wears the other one and I imagine uses a smaller bracelet I thought how cool is that !!

Actually I think they do.. It seems a very good store and they seem informed about all the G-Shock news and I have a feeling they must have the G-Shock catalogue.

@@masterwatch that's brilliant . I've looked online and the prices vary from £50- nearly £100 . Which is steep for a thick magazine type book . I'll look when I'm there , with the aim to buy one . And of course a new watch 😁

@@TheSavagederek Wow.. that is expensive for a catalogue. Make sure you have time when you go to Carnaby Street you can spend ages there.. take a coffee with you 👍🏻

@@masterwatch I'm looking forward to seeing it . I live in Scotland , so not a trip I'll make very often .

@@TheSavagederek I'd also go for a walk down Bond Street with all the high-end brands as it is interesting. When I go myself I always do Carnaby Street (G-Shock) after New Bond Street. My favourite on Bond Street is probably IWC actually.. saying that I do always take a look at Omega and Richard Mille.. Funny how I always associate Omega, IWC and Richard Mille with G-Shock.

Cool 😎

Do you mean the Cornflakes recrystallised? I have shown them but I will be showing them again and I will have close ups.

@@masterwatch Yes, thank you. I'm thinking about getting my first all metal square.. I can't make my mind up 😉 on which one I want!

@@steven3379 I would take your time and keep looking.. They are all a bit different and a colour way can make a big difference.

oh thank you.. It is a cool watch.

oh that is interesting and I can believe it.

@@masterwatch There are 2 watches made entirely from Trantixxii, The GMW’s-B5000TR and TCC. Both super interesting watches. The MRG-B5000BA is the top of the MRG Square bunch too I think.

@@seyerus I think the B5000TR is one of the most interesting Squares I've ever seen.

@masterwatch Was my first Ti Square, was fascinated by it when I first saw it.

I too think it is a good colour way and will look great throughout the year also especially Autumn.

I would try on as you might find it fits well and you are right even though some G-Shocks are larger they still wear fine.

hehe 😂 I agree with you !!

the lighting does make a difference. Outside does seem better for the display.

always drive carefully and be aware you are right. Thank you.