Meca-quartz - EMG Horizon

[Stretch44]

Does anyone have the EMG Horizon? I really like the square case and the turquoise dial. My B-day is coming up and my lovely wife wanted some ideas, so I was thinking on this. It's Meca-quartz and not something I've ever had. Would love anyone's thoughts. Cheers.

[watchpalooza]

I do not have the EMG, but my Dreydon is Mecha-quartz. I can vouch for the movement...it’s actually very well implemented and the mechanical chrono function is solid.

[Stretch44]

Thanks for the feedback [mention]watchpalooza[/mention]. I'm definitely intrigued by the Meca-quartz, but think the price is a little steep. What did you get your Dreydon for? Does it have the Seiko VK-64?

[watchpalooza]

Thanks for the feedback @watchpalooza. I'm definitely intrigued by the Meca-quartz, but think the price is a little steep. What did you get your Dreydon for? Does it have the Seiko VK-64?

The Dryden has the VK-63. It was $279.

[Bbrou33]

I have a Meca quartz as well but not EMG. Although I've only heard great things about the company and their automatic watches.
I have the Straton Curve Chrono (for sale) that houses the Seiko VK64. It's a really cool watch and overall seems like a beast of a movement.
I got this in a trade but brand new on their site for $499. It's a beast of a watch made REALLY well. Just didn't love it as much as I thought I would.
That particular EMG has always caught my eye



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[mrb12186]

Picked mine up gently used for $250. It’s a quality piece and it adds some nice variety to the collection.





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[Stretch44]

Thanks, [mention]Bbrou33[/mention] that price makes me feel better about the EMG. I just really like the look and it would be something totally different than what I currently have. I have the DL63 and the guys at EMG are pretty awesome. I had an issue with the Chrono plunger and they took care of it quick.

[mention]mrb12186[/mention] what color do you have? I've had a hard time finding a used one.

[mrb12186]

Thanks, [mention]Bbrou33[/mention] that price makes me feel better about the EMG. I just really like the look and it would be something totally different than what I currently have. I have the DL63 and the guys at EMG are pretty awesome. I had an issue with the Chrono plunger and they took care of it quick.

[mention]mrb12186[/mention] what color do you have? I've had a hard time finding a used one.

I have the petrol blue/orange model. I actually wore it today so I tried posting some pics but Tapatalk doesn’t seem to be cooperating tonight.

I don’t see any on eBay at the moment but I have an EMG alert on watch recon since I’m keeping an eye out for a sapphire dl63. There’s a turquoise horizon model posted there now via WUS. They’re asking $345, which at that price I’d rather buy new, but it’s been up for a while so I’m sure you could talk them down to something more reasonable.


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[Stretch44]

Thanks, [mention]Bbrou33[/mention] that price makes me feel better about the EMG. I just really like the look and it would be something totally different than what I currently have. I have the DL63 and the guys at EMG are pretty awesome. I had an issue with the Chrono plunger and they took care of it quick.

[mention]mrb12186[/mention] what color do you have? I've had a hard time finding a used one.

I have the petrol blue/orange model. I actually wore it today so I tried posting some pics but Tapatalk doesn’t seem to be cooperating tonight.

I don’t see any on eBay at the moment but I have an EMG alert on watch recon since I’m keeping an eye out for a sapphire dl63. There’s a turquoise horizon model posted there now via WUS. They’re asking $345, which at that price I’d rather buy new, but it’s been up for a while so I’m sure you could talk them down to something more reasonable.


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I saw the one on WUS and thought the same. He wasn't willing to budge at all. Thanks, glad to hear you like it, I may order one.

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[MoT]

I'll add to the positive things said about the VK movements.

I had a VK63 in a Fossil in the past. Wonderful watch and I don't understand why Fossil refuses to use true chronographs (center-seconds chrono hand) in any of their current lines.

I currently have a VK64 in a Benyar (Chinese brand) watch. Rock-solid movement, and I love the mechanical feel to the pushers, which makes sense when you understand the construction of the movement.

Picked it up pre-owned on Amazon in April of 2018 for $20. These are also sold as Pagani Design.

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[pgcity]

Not a complaint but I wish the seconds hand ticked in watch mode as it does in chronograph mode.

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[Stretch44]

Thanks for all the input guys. I decided to go ahead and order it as an early B-day present. I've never owned a square watch.

[Boourns]

Late to the party, but my Nezumi has a VK63 -- it's great. It think you will be happy with the EMG. I have always been intrigued by square cases.