Author Topic: Watches (Read 253136 times)

Ziltoid · « **Reply #400 on:** July 12, 2012, 11:14:41 am »

Erm.....

.adam · « **Reply #401 on:** July 12, 2012, 11:44:13 am »

Atrocious watch. I'm considering this at the moment, what do you reckon?

The Gulleysucker · « **Reply #402 on:** July 12, 2012, 11:59:06 am »

Quote from: Ziltoid on July 12, 2012, 11:14:41 am

A foul and gross abomination. It probably says everything you need to know about anyone wearing one.

However here's an exquisite Mona Lisa of the watch world in simply stunning condition from 1943......

Pretty. Probably a prototype, it's a unique 37mm diameter 1527 18k yellow gold case perpetual calender with moonphase and chrono but ooh this not be cheap.

thekitkatshuffler · « **Reply #403 on:** July 12, 2012, 01:40:15 pm »

This should be getting delivered today. Fancied a Wave Ceptor for a while now and my current watch is playing up so took the plunge...

Ziltoid · « **Reply #404 on:** July 13, 2012, 12:48:51 am »

Quote from: The Gulleysucker on July 12, 2012, 11:59:06 am

A foul and gross abomination. It probably says everything you need to know about anyone wearing one.

However here's an exquisite Mona Lisa of the watch world in simply stunning condition from 1943......

Pretty. Probably a prototype, it's a unique 37mm diameter 1527 18k yellow gold case perpetual calender with moonphase and chrono but ooh this not be cheap.

Beautiful watch, outrageous price.

The Gulleysucker · « **Reply #405 on:** July 13, 2012, 01:19:51 am »

Quote from: Ziltoid on July 13, 2012, 12:48:51 am

Beautiful watch, outrageous price.

Yes. I believe it's largely down to it being the only known Patek Philippe in existence with that particular combination of movement and features so rather like any unique work of fine art or a violin made by a Master, it's value is limitless to a collector of such things and the bidding went accordingly.

It seems at least it went to a museum and not simply to some investor to re-sell at a later date, and hopefully that's where it will now stay.

stevedo · « **Reply #406 on:** July 13, 2012, 10:29:30 am »

Quote from: Ziltoid on July 13, 2012, 12:48:51 am

Beautiful watch, outrageous price.

It is a beautiful looking watch. What does the outer rim "1 mile" etc refer to?

Styling brings to mind this http://m.bonhams.com/auctions/20311/lot/852/

The Gulleysucker · « **Reply #407 on:** July 13, 2012, 11:11:36 am »

Quote from: stevedo on July 13, 2012, 10:29:30 am

.....What does the outer rim "1 mile" etc refer to?

That's the telemeter scale and is used to measure the distance of an event that is both visible and audible.

For example, on a Military chrono, typically you start the timer at the sight of a distant flash of gunfire, stop it when you hear the sound, and then read off the distance of the flash on the scale. (Then you take a bearing and whistle up a concentrated hate on the bastard shooting at you)

You can also use it to estimate the distance of a thunderstorm.

The markings and scales do vary depending on who or what the chrono is designed for ie Military, Aviators, Doctors, Engineers, Sportsmen, Divers or even Astronauts.

Sometimes there will be an additional rotating outer bezel too with markings that can be used with the inner fixed dial marking scales as a rotary slide rule calculator.

richiedouglas · « **Reply #408 on:** July 13, 2012, 12:43:11 pm »

Got this Zeppelin watch. Really well built for the cost.

They've got some far nicer watches if you can pay a bit more.

Ziltoid · « **Reply #409 on:** July 25, 2012, 04:11:35 pm »

Lad at work has just gone Casio retro with the digital from Amazon for about £18

Whilst having a look i just saw this at £6 - i'm tempted (not had a watch for about 15 years now)

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Brown-Strap-Retro-Wrist-ASPG06/dp/B008L10YVK/ref=sr_1_2?s=watch&ie=UTF8&qid=1343227996&sr=1-2

poberto_baggio · « **Reply #410 on:** September 7, 2012, 11:53:57 am »

That Patek above is tremendous !

Tag's are horrific ! Worst watches out of all the brands that claim to be luxury. ( The carrera is nice to be fair as is the monaco but anything else is dire ).

poberto_baggio · « **Reply #411 on:** September 7, 2012, 12:11:27 pm »

Nice that, very classy. whats the guide price ?

Jamie_G · « **Reply #412 on:** September 7, 2012, 01:01:40 pm »

Perhaps one of the best looking watches I have ever seen. One of those people will either love or hate.

Rattleduser · « **Reply #413 on:** September 7, 2012, 05:02:41 pm »

unknownuser · « **Reply #414 on:** September 7, 2012, 07:48:51 pm »

Got this recently, excellent for conversation starters

"Nookie". · « **Reply #415 on:** September 7, 2012, 08:21:09 pm »

Quote from: Jamie_G on September 7, 2012, 01:01:40 pm

Perhaps one of the best looking watches I have ever seen. One of those people will either love or hate.

Stunning.

Sorted!! · « **Reply #416 on:** September 7, 2012, 09:57:25 pm »

My boss, who loves his watches as much as I do and it's been the subject of conversation many-a-time in the office gave me this when he came back from the US.

And Could He Play · « **Reply #417 on:** September 8, 2012, 11:18:18 pm »

Quote from: "Nookie". on September 7, 2012, 08:21:09 pm

Stunning.

yeah, agreed, how much is it?

Fordy · « **Reply #418 on:** September 8, 2012, 11:55:52 pm »

Quote from: And Could He Play on September 8, 2012, 11:18:18 pm

yeah, agreed, how much is it?

3-3.5k mate.

And Could He Play · « **Reply #419 on:** September 8, 2012, 11:57:27 pm »

Quote from: Fordy on September 8, 2012, 11:55:52 pm

3-3.5k mate.

yeah? didnt think it would be that much, need to invest in a new watch soon, does anywhere do part exchanges?

Fordy · « **Reply #420 on:** September 9, 2012, 12:03:12 am »

Quote from: And Could He Play on September 8, 2012, 11:57:27 pm

yeah? didnt think it would be that much, need to invest in a new watch soon, does anywhere do part exchanges?

Depends what watch you've mate, condition and what watch you want.

And Could He Play · « **Reply #421 on:** September 9, 2012, 12:03:46 am »

Quote from: Fordy on September 9, 2012, 12:03:12 am

Depends what watch you've mate, condition and what watch you want.

got a Breitling. Actually need to get it fixed.

Fordy · « **Reply #422 on:** September 9, 2012, 12:10:05 am »

Quote from: And Could He Play on September 9, 2012, 12:03:46 am

got a Breitling. Actually need to get it fixed.

Yeah most shops would take that.

And Could He Play · « **Reply #423 on:** September 9, 2012, 12:11:55 am »

Quote from: Fordy on September 9, 2012, 12:10:05 am

Yeah most shops would take that.

didnt know they did that, always had to sell to one of the lads first before getting a new one.

Barneylfc∗ · « **Reply #424 on:** September 9, 2012, 12:13:32 am »

I'll give you a tenner for it

And Could He Play · « **Reply #425 on:** September 9, 2012, 12:19:17 am »

Quote from: Barneylfc on September 9, 2012, 12:13:32 am

I'll give you a tenner for it

and pay the rest on the monthly? ha ha

Fordy · « **Reply #426 on:** September 9, 2012, 12:23:27 am »

Quote from: And Could He Play on September 9, 2012, 12:11:55 am

didnt know they did that, always had to sell to one of the lads first before getting a new one.

The top name branches do as long as you're buying another from them.

And Could He Play · « **Reply #427 on:** September 9, 2012, 12:26:58 am »

Quote from: Fordy on September 9, 2012, 12:23:27 am

The top name branches do as long as you're buying another from them.

honestly, i never knew that, cheers.

Jamie_G · « **Reply #428 on:** September 10, 2012, 09:30:20 am »

The watch is a Jack Heuer 80th Birthday Edition Carrera and it is a limited addition - 3,000 pieces only. It retails at £3450 in the UK

Many of the big chains will do a part exchange but do not expect them to give you a good price. There are also specialist watch sellers who will either buy your watch directly or sell it on their site for a commission. I have not used any of them myself so cannot vouch for them.

poberto_baggio · « **Reply #429 on:** September 10, 2012, 10:40:56 am »

Quote from: And Could He Play on September 9, 2012, 12:03:46 am

got a Breitling. Actually need to get it fixed.

What is wrong with your watch ? Have you ever had it serviced ?

If you try and trade it and it hasnt been serviced ( full breitling service ) in the last 2 years you will get an absolute joke price on it at trade.

Servicing is steep. I paid 395 for my service last year. killed me paying it.

Thomas · « **Reply #430 on:** September 10, 2012, 03:49:14 pm »

My 2 watches:

joel · « **Reply #431 on:** September 10, 2012, 09:34:31 pm »

Quote from: Thomas on September 10, 2012, 03:49:14 pm

Lovely!

And Could He Play · « **Reply #432 on:** September 10, 2012, 09:37:48 pm »

Quote from: poberto_baggio on September 10, 2012, 10:40:56 am

What is wrong with your watch ? Have you ever had it serviced ?

If you try and trade it and it hasnt been serviced ( full breitling service ) in the last 2 years you will get an absolute joke price on it at trade.

Servicing is steep. I paid 395 for my service last year. killed me paying it.

£395? fuck that.