View Full Version : Just bought one of these, a slow watch.
Hitch
2nd January 2015, 03:32 PM
I really like the concept, and from research gets great reviews.
A slow watch. I already think in respect to time with this watch, so should be an easy adjustment period.
http://www.watchfreeks.com/121-watch-review/37026-watch-review-slow-watches-slow-jo-24-hour-one-hand-watch.html
Shami-Amourae
2nd January 2015, 03:38 PM
$300 for a watch with one hand and a fifteen minute resolution?
http://www.amazon.com/slow-Jo-02-Silver-Steel/dp/B009DF62VE
https://www.slow-watches.com/skin/frontend/slow/default/images/index/watch-2.jpg
What's wrong with the time on your cell phone?
Hitch
2nd January 2015, 03:47 PM
What's wrong with the time on your cell phone?
We don't keep our cell phones on us all the time, unlike the rest of you folks. I like the military 24 hour time of this watch, it fits in with work. 4:30 pm isn't that, it's 16:30.
Anyway, it's a different type of time piece. We'll see if I regret this decision.
Dogman
2nd January 2015, 03:55 PM
15 minute divisions, I would guesstamate a close 3-4 minute resolution or so by hand position.
If in the market I would try one, but have not worn a timepiece or needed one in years.
midnight rambler
2nd January 2015, 03:55 PM
Think of it as a way to pick up chicks. You can say, "See? I'm a slowhand." lol
Hitch
2nd January 2015, 04:00 PM
15 minute divisions, I would guesstamate a close 3-4 minute resolution or so by hand position.
If in the market I would try one, but have not worn a timepiece or needed one in years.
I will write a review when I get it, if that helps. It's supposed to be accurate, swiss made.
I don't keep my phone on me at all times, and find myself needing to know what time it is, but unable to know. I have a strange attraction to timepieces these days for some reason....
Dogman
2nd January 2015, 04:12 PM
Looking at it, if it is set dead on time wise, you may get within one Minute or so resolution, depending on your eye.
KenJackson
2nd January 2015, 04:19 PM
Not only analog, but slow analog.
Why are analog watches so popular? I started wearing a digital watch in high school in the '70s and have never had any desire to go back to interpreting those silly hands. And you can display time in 24-hour time, if you like.
Hitch
2nd January 2015, 04:19 PM
Looking at it, if it is set dead on time wise, you may get within one Minute or so resolution, depending on your eye.
That's what I've reviewed and read....within a minute or two. If you want precise? Go to the beach and go surfing! Do not worry about it. Time will be there when ya get back.
I will post a review of the watch when I get it. If you folk would be interested.
Cebu_4_2
2nd January 2015, 04:50 PM
300 bux for a one hand watch... you'd think a 2nd hand for the hour would be a convenience.
I also have not worn a clock in decades. Have one at home on the wall, computer, phones, one in my car. I remember when I did wear a clock I had zero clue what time it was without it, that's when I ditched it. Now I can guess within 5 minutes wherever I am without.
Santa
2nd January 2015, 05:39 PM
You can always sell it on ebay if it doesn't work...like this guy did. http://www.ebay.com/itm/slow-Jo-09-Brown-Leather-Silver-Case-Cream-Dial-Swiss-Made-/381099210068?pt=Wristwatches&hash=item58bb487554
I'm guessing the guy who bought it, popped out the malfunctioning Ronda movement and replaced it with a new one he got for about $10 retail on ebay. He might even resell it for a 100% profit.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RONDA-505-date-at-3-Quartz-Movement-NEW-/261704522090?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3ceece196a
I quit wearing watches a long time ago, but if I did, that's what I'd do. Hmm, come to think of it, maybe I'll keep my eye out for malfunctioning Swiss watches on ebay.
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