I've always liked the idea of the Breitling UTC module, where a little digital/analog quartz module is available that connects to your Breitling automatic watch. But I would never buy a quartz watch that uses a silver oxide battery, because using a leakable battery is a no-go for any expensive watch IMO.
Sinn developed a dual watch strap, intended to strap an Apple watch to the bottom of any of their mechanical watches.
The most practical way to create a dual watch yourself, is to buy an F91-ish module (because its small and unobtrusive) and attach it to a nylon NATO strap, The Urban Gentry has done exactly that.
In an ideal world, these would be my ideal requirements:
1. Strap that is custom-made for a dual watch arrangement, eg. multi-piece that attaches the different watches together directly rather than the simple method of sliding onto a NATO.
2. Solar powered module
3. Module is steel with sapphire crystal
4. Small module (g-shocks are out)
I only know of only 1 watch that fulfills only 2 of these requirements: the A1000 Rag and Bone (fulfilling requirement #3 & #4). Ideally I would prefer a custom strap and for it to be solar powered. The reason why I want it to be solar powered is because I have many watches, and all my quartz watches are solar powered; they are sitting by the window ready and waiting when I want it. I can't imagine dealing with battery changes at different times if they were not solar powered. This kind of module would have to be a get up and go type module so I don't want to see a dead battery when it's time to use it.
If I get an F91/F84, the battery life will be quite long, exceeding 7 years because it would be rarely used; this would be a compromise for requirement #2, however I want something higher end because it would pair with a higher-end watch so I don't want black plastic or mineral crystal.
Any suggestions? I am leaning toward the A1000 Rag and Bone despite the 3 year battery, because I suspect the actual life would be 7+ years if rarely used, and then just live with the battery changes.
Sinn developed a dual watch strap, intended to strap an Apple watch to the bottom of any of their mechanical watches.
The most practical way to create a dual watch yourself, is to buy an F91-ish module (because its small and unobtrusive) and attach it to a nylon NATO strap, The Urban Gentry has done exactly that.
In an ideal world, these would be my ideal requirements:
1. Strap that is custom-made for a dual watch arrangement, eg. multi-piece that attaches the different watches together directly rather than the simple method of sliding onto a NATO.
2. Solar powered module
3. Module is steel with sapphire crystal
4. Small module (g-shocks are out)
I only know of only 1 watch that fulfills only 2 of these requirements: the A1000 Rag and Bone (fulfilling requirement #3 & #4). Ideally I would prefer a custom strap and for it to be solar powered. The reason why I want it to be solar powered is because I have many watches, and all my quartz watches are solar powered; they are sitting by the window ready and waiting when I want it. I can't imagine dealing with battery changes at different times if they were not solar powered. This kind of module would have to be a get up and go type module so I don't want to see a dead battery when it's time to use it.
If I get an F91/F84, the battery life will be quite long, exceeding 7 years because it would be rarely used; this would be a compromise for requirement #2, however I want something higher end because it would pair with a higher-end watch so I don't want black plastic or mineral crystal.
Any suggestions? I am leaning toward the A1000 Rag and Bone despite the 3 year battery, because I suspect the actual life would be 7+ years if rarely used, and then just live with the battery changes.