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Hanowa automatic
Well, a monster hangover on New Year’s Day and a speculative bid on eBay landed me this.
STP 1-11 movement, retail is €699, I paid €200 brand new, stickered up and in box, which seemed fair.
Sapphire display back, branded but otherwise crappy bracelet, non-screw down crown. The rotor and movement are nicely decorated. I think with a better bracelet it would feel like a very expensive watch, IYKWIM.
As it currently is, it has a Seiko 5 feel to it. It’s a pretty decent (cliché alert) daily beater.
STP 1-11 movement, retail is €699, I paid €200 brand new, stickered up and in box, which seemed fair.
Sapphire display back, branded but otherwise crappy bracelet, non-screw down crown. The rotor and movement are nicely decorated. I think with a better bracelet it would feel like a very expensive watch, IYKWIM.
As it currently is, it has a Seiko 5 feel to it. It’s a pretty decent (cliché alert) daily beater.
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Re: Hanowa automatic
The dial details, hands, indices look quite sharp. Good looking watch for not a great deal of money.
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Re: Hanowa automatic
That looks rather nice
Agree with Patrick that the details looks quite sharp.
Decent price, congratulations
Agree with Patrick that the details looks quite sharp.
Decent price, congratulations
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Re: Hanowa automatic
It’s sitting at -14 secs/day, which whilst not COSC levels of accuracy is definitely OK for a cheap automatic.
My Ward C61 runs -8 secs/day, for comparison, but is 9 years old.
My Ward C61 runs -8 secs/day, for comparison, but is 9 years old.
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Re: Hanowa automatic
It looks good on that strap!SimonGermany wrote: ↑Thu May 27, 2021 12:01 pm 8ACC7975-07C1-400F-A529-F3AF6874702F.jpeg
Now on a Bund strap, the movement has settled down to about -4/24h.
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Thanks Barnsie. It’s definitely a bit Marmite but I’m liking it too. Dare to be different and all that, hahahahaha
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That looks good. I would consider getting one made that mirrors the cushion case shape. I think it would take it up a notch!
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Re: Hanowa automatic
That's a nice alternative to an Aqua Terra. Congratulations and it does look good on that Bund strap.
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Re: Hanowa automatic
Yeah, the angle makes the contrast between the case and strap look more pronounced than it is.
Alternative to an Aqua Terra? I’m not sure I would
go that far but, I tell you what, it’s better finished than any €200 watch has a right to be. Having had a really good look under the loupe it’s faultless, apart from the date wheel being marginally too high in the window.
Cheers all
Alternative to an Aqua Terra? I’m not sure I would
go that far but, I tell you what, it’s better finished than any €200 watch has a right to be. Having had a really good look under the loupe it’s faultless, apart from the date wheel being marginally too high in the window.
Cheers all
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^^^^ . . ..but wasn't the €200 you paid a January Sale bargain. Its certainly an attractive watch and from photos looks well finished.
However, your opening post suggests an RRP of €699 which is, dare I say, CW territory.
How does it compare on that basis?
Guy
PS> very much like the Bund strap, which is similar to a Dassari I have that doesn't seem to be available any more. Where did you get it from?
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However, your opening post suggests an RRP of €699 which is, dare I say, CW territory.
How does it compare on that basis?
Guy
PS> very much like the Bund strap, which is similar to a Dassari I have that doesn't seem to be available any more. Where did you get it from?
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Re: Hanowa automatic
Hi Bahnstormer.
The Bund strap is from Sherp Leatherwork on Etsy. I can’t recommend him highly enough. Not cheap, not exorbitant but exceptionally well made. I have a couple of his straps.
As for the watch- well, no one buys Hanowas for RRP unless they’re drunk and in a Swiss airport. The tag prices are (much like Invicta) pretty irrelevant.
These are available on Amazon.de for €269 new.
Mine was eBay best offer and the seller accepted €200.
I can’t really compare with any specific CW as I’ve only had one, a 38mm Trident, but I can say:
the case and face are very nicely done,
the bracelet is poor in comparison (hollow end links and no micro adjust),
and the movement (STP 1-11) should prove as accurate and reliable as an ETA 2824-2 / Sellita Sw-200.
Is it a keeper? Dunno. It’s a bit different. I like things that are different and decent value. I think I’ll keep it for a few years then flog it on for maybe €120.
The Bund strap is from Sherp Leatherwork on Etsy. I can’t recommend him highly enough. Not cheap, not exorbitant but exceptionally well made. I have a couple of his straps.
As for the watch- well, no one buys Hanowas for RRP unless they’re drunk and in a Swiss airport. The tag prices are (much like Invicta) pretty irrelevant.
These are available on Amazon.de for €269 new.
Mine was eBay best offer and the seller accepted €200.
I can’t really compare with any specific CW as I’ve only had one, a 38mm Trident, but I can say:
the case and face are very nicely done,
the bracelet is poor in comparison (hollow end links and no micro adjust),
and the movement (STP 1-11) should prove as accurate and reliable as an ETA 2824-2 / Sellita Sw-200.
Is it a keeper? Dunno. It’s a bit different. I like things that are different and decent value. I think I’ll keep it for a few years then flog it on for maybe €120.
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Re: Hanowa automatic
^^^^ Thanks for the strap details. I'll take a look.
Your observations on the watch in general are appreciated. Not really a CW comparable piece then.
Guy
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Your observations on the watch in general are appreciated. Not really a CW comparable piece then.
Guy
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Re: Hanowa automatic
Just a brief correction: the STP 1-11 is running absolutely bang on.
No one buys an automatic for its accuracy, but it ain’t half nice when a cheap one proves to be good!
No one buys an automatic for its accuracy, but it ain’t half nice when a cheap one proves to be good!
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