Author Topic: Watches (Read 253131 times)

Monkey Red · « **Reply #280 on:** February 27, 2011, 06:01:09 pm »

Another couple I own. I sold the two Rolex, as I missed the watches I sold to buy them.

Breitling Avenger Seawolf Titanium

Steinhart, a small but well known German manufacturer with Swiss 7750 Automatic movement.

Another Steinhart, with Swiss 2824-2 Auto movement.

buzzing · « **Reply #281 on:** February 27, 2011, 09:14:17 pm »

Gave up in the end. Had my heart set on this one. I know it's from a designer but I preferred the look of this one. Other ones were too expensive for things I dont need i.e. 1000m diving etc...when the fuck am i going to go diving. Even if I did i wouldn't wear something that cost me soooo much just in-case

sattapaartridge · « **Reply #282 on:** February 28, 2011, 12:23:25 pm »

Quote from: Livbes on November 16, 2010, 07:28:19 pm

That is one bad ass watch.

Zlen · « **Reply #283 on:** February 28, 2011, 12:27:46 pm »

Only ever wear this on some formal occasions.
Have a G-Shock also for my sporting needs.

El Phes · « **Reply #284 on:** March 2, 2011, 03:03:07 pm »

Quote from: jeffiner1892 on November 16, 2010, 11:26:39 pm

Still wearing the one I got for my 21st from my parents which is this one:

Love your photo montage. Very nicely done.

Emlynevermore · « **Reply #285 on:** March 2, 2011, 06:19:15 pm »

I just wanted to say, those Steinharts are stunning.

RedRabbit · « **Reply #286 on:** March 2, 2011, 06:58:32 pm »

My one:

Cost about 300 Euros 5 or 6 years ago. And that was only because my girlfriend at the time worked in the jewellers. Now available for £100. I absolutely love it as it's the only watch, (or jewellery) I've ever been able to wear. It's titanium and if I wear anything else I get a rash. This ones for life me thinks.

Edit: Just noticed this isn't quite like mine. Mine has two gold seams running through the strap.

Emlynevermore · « **Reply #287 on:** March 2, 2011, 09:07:36 pm »

I meant to add, I usually wear a Citizen Eco-Drive Chronograph (blue face, three dials, stainless steel band) that I bought about 10 years ago. Keeps time just fine, although I dropped it once several years ago and the date and chronograph functions are now slightly off. I might have gotten them fixed but the thought of mailing it away for a few weeks just to get quoted a sum to have functions I'm not even arsed about repaired seems rather pointless.

I want the next watch I buy to be something really special.

Lawnmowerman · « **Reply #288 on:** March 2, 2011, 09:13:07 pm »

basic tag

willss · « **Reply #289 on:** March 3, 2011, 10:57:21 pm »

Anyone got any advice on buying a Tag?

Ciara (with a capital "C") · « **Reply #290 on:** March 3, 2011, 11:07:38 pm »

Quote from: wacko on November 16, 2010, 10:57:29 pm

I don't think I'll ever understand why people pay serious money for watches that aren't made by serious watch companies.

I know plenty of people who've spent big money on watches from fashion designers, and invariably the wathes have been utter shit. Even relatively cheap watches. A friend bought a Fossil watch at the outlet for about 60 quid, and pretty though it was, by the time we'd ridden back home (two hours), it was already falling apart.

I suppose it's related to the "Porsche bike" phenomenon where the name is far more important that actual quality.

I have 8 Fossil watches, and have been buying them for the past 3 years or more.

They are perfect for unexpensive, fashionable watches. I have several friends who own Fossil pieces off the back of my collection and I don't know of any of them that have 'fallen to pieces' yet. I would imagine your experience was a one-off?

They are beautiful watches IMO. Really well made and for the money you pay for one, good value.

Slightly Less Mediocre Baron Bennekov · « **Reply #291 on:** March 3, 2011, 11:35:41 pm »

I have this (got it when my dad died 6 years ago)

had this before he died:

I never wear the Oris - I wear the Rolex to have my dad with me everyday but for some weird reason I cannot sell the Oris as it was my first own automatic... I'll probably never wear another watch than the Rolex.

Livbes · « **Reply #292 on:** March 4, 2011, 10:08:25 am »

Quote from: sattapaal on February 28, 2011, 12:23:25 pm

That is one bad ass watch.

Had it since December, very nice and gets lots of attention, a snip at that price.

sattapaartridge · « **Reply #293 on:** March 4, 2011, 12:18:33 pm »

Quote from: Livbes on March 4, 2011, 10:08:25 am

Had it since December, very nice and gets lots of attention, a snip at that price.

is it battery or wind up? both my current watches, a crappy armani and a breil, have ran out of battery. I cannot be arsed to change them...

....im inclined to buy a seiko kinetic.

rusty-la · « **Reply #294 on:** March 4, 2011, 12:34:09 pm »

Quote from: Monkey Red on February 27, 2011, 12:26:39 pm

Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean. Had one before, very foolishly sold it so I had to buy it again.

Great watch that.

Livbes · « **Reply #295 on:** March 4, 2011, 03:05:59 pm »

Quote from: sattapaal on March 4, 2011, 12:18:33 pm

is it battery or wind up? both my current watches, a crappy armani and a breil, have ran out of battery. I cannot be arsed to change them...

....im inclined to buy a seiko kinetic.

The Tissot is battery. Can't you take them to a watch doctor or a jewelers? Drop it off, pick it up in an hour, battery changed.

BRdispatch05 · « **Reply #296 on:** March 4, 2011, 03:18:50 pm »

A few years I worked at Zales for about 6 months, before I started dating the manager so I decided to quit as I was just a salesman. Well after a few months she got me this and I've been wearing it since, love it

JoeD · « **Reply #297 on:** March 4, 2011, 03:24:04 pm »

I am the proud owner of a Panerai Luminor Marina. (RH side crown).

Panerai's ooze class.

Marty 85 · « **Reply #298 on:** March 4, 2011, 04:56:21 pm »

Worked in a jewellers for a few years. Got myself a nice Citizen titanium eco drive (solar powered) for not much over a ton quite a few years back. I think Citizen offer a 5 year gaurantee now. I forgot to take it off in the gym once and cracked the glass last year and by the time you spend £80 on replacing the glass it'd work out better buying a new watch.

Good reliable make and some styish ones too.

thekitkatshuffler · « **Reply #299 on:** March 4, 2011, 06:27:50 pm »

Quote from: JoeD on March 4, 2011, 03:24:04 pm

I am the proud owner of a Panerai Luminor Marina. (RH side crown).

Panerai's ooze class.

For £5,000 I'd want it to let me time TRAVEL, never mind just tell the time.

JoeD · « **Reply #300 on:** March 4, 2011, 09:51:45 pm »

Quote from: thekitkatshuffler on March 4, 2011, 06:27:50 pm

For £5,000 I'd want it to let me time TRAVEL, never mind just tell the time.

three seven.

but yes, each to their own.

And Could He Play · « **Reply #301 on:** March 4, 2011, 10:51:08 pm »

buying this tomorrow

pink gold, automatic, rubber strap.

JoeD · « **Reply #302 on:** March 7, 2011, 10:02:51 am »

Quote from: And Could He Play on March 4, 2011, 10:51:08 pm

buying this tomorrow

pink gold, automatic, rubber strap.

Big Bang.

What is the measurement of the case diameter ?

tbonejones · « **Reply #303 on:** March 7, 2011, 11:21:54 am »

My brother got GIVEN a brand new Breitling Navitimer watch last week. £4000 worth, couldn't believe it. Some rich bloke he knows, went on a business trip and got it for him. 100% genuine. Same as the below with a white face.

lafuriaroja · « **Reply #304 on:** March 8, 2011, 12:02:33 am »

Got this for Christmas this year from my fiancee. Really like the visible gears and the offset face.

Hoping someday I'll have enough for an Omega like this one:

ruairimacliam · « **Reply #305 on:** March 8, 2011, 01:02:23 am »

Quote from: tbonejones on March 7, 2011, 11:21:54 am

My brother got GIVEN a brand new Breitling Navitimer watch last week. £4000 worth, couldn't believe it. Some rich bloke he knows, went on a business trip and got it for him. 100% genuine. Same as the below with a white face.

ive one of them. lovely although a bit big. takes getting used to. and the whizz wheel doesnt work as good as the one in my cockpit.

stevedo · « **Reply #306 on:** August 26, 2011, 02:31:53 pm »

Got an Oris, the old style regulateur, but the official UK service and repair place are crap in my dealings with them. Anyone else got an Oris having dealt with a reputable repairer they'd recommend?

ScouserMichael · « **Reply #307 on:** August 26, 2011, 03:12:20 pm »

My parents bought me this. Love it

Sabbi yypia · « **Reply #308 on:** August 26, 2011, 05:14:43 pm »

Currently i am wearing a beautiful yellow leather version of this..

...but its getting a bit tatty

I also spent ages saving up for this

but i never wear it, i also have various mix and match fossil watches and straps.

I recently fell in love with these ToyWatches which are a bit pricey

I found this from some link on RAWK - its nice and in my price range but a bit green? too garish?

which to buy...decisions decisions

Antics · « **Reply #309 on:** August 26, 2011, 05:20:48 pm »

Lost my black Armani watch in a nightclub earlier this week, wasn't anything special but it was the first half-decent watch I owned.
Absolutely gutted and angry with myself.

ryatnalkar · « **Reply #310 on:** August 27, 2011, 03:40:17 am »

Ahhh, watches, the stuff that make men realize that they are not rich enough. At least they do for me! I got a Tissot PRC200 from my girlfriend on my birthday and I absolutely love the watch. Nothing flashy, just simple plane watch (I didnt go for the chronograph, as I like it plane better) Having said the Movado watch posted by someone earlier is a piece of a real beauty. Thumbs up to the gear showing Breitling too!

wacko · « **Reply #311 on:** August 29, 2011, 10:58:43 pm »

*plain

jackh · « **Reply #312 on:** August 29, 2011, 11:21:56 pm »

Quote from: lafuriaroja on March 8, 2011, 12:02:33 am

Got this for Christmas this year from my fiancee. Really like the visible gears and the offset face.

What's the name of that Fossil model? Love that.

SuperScouse · « **Reply #313 on:** August 30, 2011, 11:35:54 am »

Got one of these for Christmas last year from the missus:

Clean, simple, tells the date, all I want!

Devastatin' Dave · « **Reply #314 on:** September 1, 2011, 10:35:34 pm »

Missed out the Junghans below on Ebay. Its rare I like modern watches, but this really does it for me.

Also quite like the look of the Tissot.

ElNino08 · « **Reply #315 on:** September 1, 2011, 10:39:05 pm »

There's loads of watches on eBay for like 1p any idea what's the crack with them?

adeel · « **Reply #316 on:** October 17, 2011, 04:36:18 pm »

I have my heart set on Citizen Gents Calibre 8700 Watch BL8042-54e. Its relatively cheap. Only £390. Looks so elegant and classy. Going to buy this from WatchShop when I get home.

And Could He Play · « **Reply #317 on:** October 17, 2011, 09:55:56 pm »

strange this thread popped up, i need a new watch got a Hublot, want a cartier though.

Slightly Less Mediocre Baron Bennekov · « **Reply #318 on:** October 17, 2011, 11:00:19 pm »

Quote from: And Could He Play on October 17, 2011, 09:55:56 pm

strange this thread popped up, i need a new watch got a Hublot, want a cartier though.

Which Cartier mate? I mean there's a HUGE difference between Hublot's very masculine and sporty look to Cartier's more dress watch like style. Do you have big hands that can wear a big watch like Hublot or is it too big for you? What Hublot is it you've got?

buzzing · « **Reply #319 on:** October 17, 2011, 11:11:16 pm »

Quote from: And Could He Play on March 4, 2011, 10:51:08 pm

buying this tomorrow

pink gold, automatic, rubber strap.

How much did that set you back