Author Topic: Watches (Read 253133 times)

Kuks · « **Reply #360 on:** February 3, 2012, 07:38:18 pm »

Worked hard and saved for ages to get my first nice one. My dad has passed his interest in watches down to me. I went with this one and have had it about a month and absolutely love it.

Slightly Less Mediocre Baron Bennekov · « **Reply #361 on:** February 4, 2012, 12:18:39 am »

Quote from: exiledintheusa on February 3, 2012, 07:18:25 pm

Whats the general RAWK concensus on the Raymond Weil Jasmine (birds watch) - my missus wants one for our 5th anniversay in May.

Don't too much about RW watches but I've googled it and it looks nice + the technical data are pretty good as well. It'd be a good gift I'd say.

Got my missus this one years back. She's still using it occasionally eventhough she has "stolen" my Oris TT1 Diver now...

rusty-la · « **Reply #362 on:** February 4, 2012, 12:40:16 am »

Quote from: Bennekov on October 24, 2011, 11:27:50 pm

Indeed they do...

Offshore version here:

Fucking beautiful watches.

However I really really love IWC's pilot watches...

Like that, good face and strap, the top one. What does it cost?

Slightly Less Mediocre Baron Bennekov · « **Reply #363 on:** February 4, 2012, 01:24:46 am »

Quote from: rusty-la on February 4, 2012, 12:40:16 am

Like that, good face and strap, the top one. What does it cost?

The top IWC Spitfire Chronograph or the top Audemars Piquet Royal Oak gold / black rubber strap?

Prices vary alot. My brother bought his Girard-Perregaux Sea Hawk II in Singapore and saved appr. 50% compared to Denmark. I have a mate who is really mad about watches and he buys his watches in Dubai or Singapore but I don't the price levels compared to UK.

Roady · « **Reply #364 on:** February 4, 2012, 01:48:46 pm »

15k for a watch? jib that if i want the time i check my phone,or the clock on my wall in the kitchen.Fair play if you can afford it mind.Worked hard for it and all that,but even if i was minted beyond my wildest dreams i could never condone buying a 15k watch.

kelevra · « **Reply #365 on:** June 6, 2012, 01:13:15 pm »

Was back home for the weekend and have been looking for a watch for a while now. Tried a few nice watches on but nothing special apart from this:

Now I’m not going to rush into anything but really did like this one. However, when I got home I found out the sales assistant made a mistake and in fact it’s a women’s watch! However, some sites say it's a men's watch. The men’s version is this:

Only difference is that the women’s is gold and the men’s is silver. Do any of you think this is a problem? Like I said, I’m not going to be jumping into buying anything yet and will carry on looking over the next few months

.adam · « **Reply #366 on:** June 6, 2012, 04:33:54 pm »

The silver one is nicer. Not keen on gold myself. In fact, I'd go as far as to say that gold is falling out of fashion with younger folk these days.

kelevra · « **Reply #367 on:** June 7, 2012, 11:11:21 am »

Quote from: .adam on June 6, 2012, 04:33:54 pm

The silver one is nicer. Not keen on gold myself. In fact, I'd go as far as to say that gold is falling out of fashion with younger folk these days.

To be fair the gold doesn't do it much justice. Looked much better than the silver but I suppose it's personal preference. Like I said, the only thing that worries is that it may be a woman's watch

.adam · « **Reply #368 on:** June 7, 2012, 11:43:58 am »

Put it this way, I'm now pricing it up and am considering buying it!

There's a clip on Youtube of some fella wearing and holding it - it's pretty chunky so I wouldn't imagine it could be considered a woman's watch.

BarryCrocker · « **Reply #369 on:** June 7, 2012, 11:48:21 am »

Quote from: And Could He Play on October 24, 2011, 11:06:55 pm

you really dont like it do you, can't be bothered with a rolex as every 17 year old lad in Liverpool walks round in one. This one i have has lost my love. I Like the look of that Cartier though, i had one of these years ago but lost it on Holiday

That’s not actually a Tank it’s a Santos.

Surprise me. · « **Reply #370 on:** June 7, 2012, 11:57:36 am »

My watch:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000N5Z660/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00

Very simple, looks great when you match it with your shoes or belt. Plus it's not outlandish and goes with everything since it's nothing special.

kelevra · « **Reply #371 on:** June 7, 2012, 12:40:35 pm »

Quote from: .adam on June 7, 2012, 11:43:58 am

Put it this way, I'm now pricing it up and am considering buying it!

There's a clip on Youtube of some fella wearing and holding it - it's pretty chunky so I wouldn't imagine it could be considered a woman's watch.

Haha which one are you interested in? John Lewis have it for 210 but you can get it cheaper on the net.

gazzalfc · « **Reply #372 on:** June 7, 2012, 12:44:58 pm »

The watch my missus bought me for christmas

.adam · « **Reply #373 on:** June 7, 2012, 01:54:05 pm »

The silver one. Seen it for £150 on Amazon.

kelevra · « **Reply #374 on:** June 7, 2012, 02:06:36 pm »

Quote from: .adam on June 7, 2012, 01:54:05 pm

The silver one. Seen it for £150 on Amazon.

Ye that's the best price I've seen. Would check it out in store first if I was you

eAyeAddio · « **Reply #375 on:** June 8, 2012, 12:52:39 am »

Quote from: Surprise me. on June 7, 2012, 11:57:36 am

Very simple, looks great when you match it with your shoes or belt. Plus it's not outlandish and goes with everything since it's nothing special.

Mate, you were ripped off!
I recently bought this one:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Casio-MQ-24-7BLL-Analogue-Resin-Strap/dp/B000JNKABW/ref=sr_1_1?s=watch&ie=UTF8&qid=1339112968&sr=1-1

Cruiser · « **Reply #376 on:** June 18, 2012, 12:25:29 am »

Love the look of this

http://www.designerposhwatches.co.uk/Emporio_Armani_AR0687_Mens_Blue_Sport_Designer_Watch/p425988_2286351.aspx

Ziltoid · « **Reply #377 on:** June 18, 2012, 12:46:36 pm »

nice that

Drinks Sangria · « **Reply #378 on:** June 18, 2012, 06:17:08 pm »

Yeah, lovely watch. Much prefer subtle or understated designs to some of the garish or flashy shit you see knocking about. Girard Perrigaux make beautiful watches.

rob1966 · « **Reply #379 on:** June 18, 2012, 08:01:18 pm »

Wife got me one of these for my birthday last December

kelevra · « **Reply #380 on:** July 1, 2012, 01:55:06 pm »

Anyone know whether these sites are safe?

http://www.armaniwatchesukshop.uk.com/

http://www.designerposhwatches.co.uk/storepage425981.aspx

And Could He Play · « **Reply #381 on:** July 1, 2012, 05:55:30 pm »

Quote from: kelevra on July 1, 2012, 01:55:06 pm

Anyone know whether these sites are safe?

http://www.armaniwatchesukshop.uk.com/

http://www.designerposhwatches.co.uk/storepage425981.aspx

why would you use them? just go to the official sites. or a shop. I wouldnt bother with them sites.

on a side note, i broke my watch the other week, not sure how probably drunk. Where can i get repairs done? just any jeweller etc?

rob1966 · « **Reply #382 on:** July 1, 2012, 06:06:32 pm »

Quote from: And Could He Play on July 1, 2012, 05:55:30 pm

why would you use them? just go to the official sites. or a shop. I wouldnt bother with them sites.

on a side note, i broke my watch the other week, not sure how probably drunk. Where can i get repairs done? just any jeweller etc?

I can recommend Alex at Perpetual Time in Irlam, you can either drop in person or post your watch to him.

http://www.perpetual-time.com/

And Could He Play · « **Reply #383 on:** July 1, 2012, 06:13:00 pm »

Quote from: rob1966 on July 1, 2012, 06:06:32 pm

I can recommend Alex at Perpetual Time in Irlam, you can either drop in person or post your watch to him.

http://www.perpetual-time.com/

thats brilliant, they do breitling repair as well. no chance im posting it though.

rob1966 · « **Reply #384 on:** July 1, 2012, 06:32:50 pm »

Quote from: And Could He Play on July 1, 2012, 06:13:00 pm

thats brilliant, they do breitling repair as well. no chance im posting it though.

Royal Mail Special Delivery is ok for posting. Sister in laws Uncle runs a high end jewellers in Bournemouth, they post 30k+ plus rings, bracelets etc Special Delivery all the time, without probs.

If you prefer to go in person, just give him a bell. Turn around time is around 2 weeks, did a repair and full service on a Tag for me.

And Could He Play · « **Reply #385 on:** July 1, 2012, 07:04:05 pm »

Quote from: rob1966 on July 1, 2012, 06:32:50 pm

Royal Mail Special Delivery is ok for posting. Sister in laws Uncle runs a high end jewellers in Bournemouth, they post 30k+ plus rings, bracelets etc Special Delivery all the time, without probs.

If you prefer to go in person, just give him a bell. Turn around time is around 2 weeks, did a repair and full service on a Tag for me.

wouldnt trust posting it like, but i might pop in, thanks a lot for that mate.

kelevra · « **Reply #386 on:** July 1, 2012, 08:52:37 pm »

Quote from: And Could He Play on July 1, 2012, 05:55:30 pm

why would you use them? just go to the official sites. or a shop. I wouldnt bother with them sites.

Well it's just that the watch I'm interested in is half price due to a sale on those sites compared to the official sites. It's also cheaper on amazon which I'm guessing is reliable

And Could He Play · « **Reply #387 on:** July 1, 2012, 08:54:45 pm »

Amazon yeah.

kelevra · « **Reply #388 on:** July 1, 2012, 09:15:34 pm »

Quote from: And Could He Play on July 1, 2012, 08:54:45 pm

Amazon yeah.

Ye thought so. Also seen it much cheaper on http://www.ticwatches.co.uk/ which I know is reliable.

If the price difference was £50 or so I would still buy it from the original store but this is like £150 cheaper. Thanks for the help anyway.

And Could He Play · « **Reply #389 on:** July 1, 2012, 09:24:43 pm »

Quote from: kelevra on July 1, 2012, 09:15:34 pm

Ye thought so. Also seen it much cheaper on http://www.ticwatches.co.uk/ which I know is reliable.

If the price difference was £50 or so I would still buy it from the original store but this is like £150 cheaper. Thanks for the help anyway.

no worries, didnt really help much, just wouldnt use those type of sites myself.

kelevra · « **Reply #390 on:** July 1, 2012, 09:40:15 pm »

Quote from: And Could He Play on July 1, 2012, 09:24:43 pm

no worries, didnt really help much, just wouldnt use those type of sites myself.

I was still wary myself but now I've seen it on tic watches which is a normal online store so I haven't got any worries with that.

L666KOP · « **Reply #391 on:** July 1, 2012, 10:47:15 pm »

Casio G shock for work.

Currently have an IWC Davinci, Rolex Explorer, and a Rado Musketeer, and couple of Glaschutte Spezimatics. I'm a bugger for my watches.
Have spent far too much on watches in my time.

Tempted to weigh them all in and get a Daytona, always wanted one but always just out of reach, trouble is, when I wear the explorer everyone reckons it's a fake.

They're my real weakness.

kapil08 · « **Reply #392 on:** July 2, 2012, 11:08:02 am »

Quote from: L666KOP on July 1, 2012, 10:47:15 pm

I'm a bugger for my watches.
Have spent far too much on watches in my time.

They're my real weakness.

Same here. Got a DuBois 1785, a Roamer and a Caterpillar currently. Cant help buy a new one every-time I travel

Have had several in the past too.

filopastry · « **Reply #393 on:** July 2, 2012, 11:37:44 am »

The missus got me this for my birthday which I wasn't complaining about!

http://www.tagheuer.com/int-en/home#/int-en-thecollections-menswatches-watches-link-products-calibre5daydateautomatic-productsheet-wat2010-ba0951

L666KOP · « **Reply #394 on:** July 2, 2012, 01:43:48 pm »

Quote from: filopastry on July 2, 2012, 11:37:44 am

The missus got me this for my birthday which I wasn't complaining about!

http://www.tagheuer.com/int-en/home#/int-en-thecollections-menswatches-watches-link-products-calibre5daydateautomatic-productsheet-wat2010-ba0951

Nice watch that mate.
Doesn't look typically 'Tag' which appeals to me. A lot of them look cluttered.

bleedsred1978 · « **Reply #395 on:** July 2, 2012, 02:00:20 pm »

Quote from: filopastry on July 2, 2012, 11:37:44 am

The missus got me this for my birthday which I wasn't complaining about!

http://www.tagheuer.com/int-en/home#/int-en-thecollections-menswatches-watches-link-products-calibre5daydateautomatic-productsheet-wat2010-ba0951

Sweet

filopastry · « **Reply #396 on:** July 2, 2012, 04:13:49 pm »

Quote from: L666KOP on July 2, 2012, 01:43:48 pm

Nice watch that mate.
Doesn't look typically 'Tag' which appeals to me. A lot of them look cluttered.

I have to admit, I do prefer a bit of simplicity in a watch's appearance as well

rob1966 · « **Reply #397 on:** July 2, 2012, 07:59:37 pm »

Quote from: filopastry on July 2, 2012, 11:37:44 am

The missus got me this for my birthday which I wasn't complaining about!

http://www.tagheuer.com/int-en/home#/int-en-thecollections-menswatches-watches-link-products-calibre5daydateautomatic-productsheet-wat2010-ba0951

I like that.

AM76 · « **Reply #398 on:** July 2, 2012, 08:51:26 pm »

I have a Breitling Super Ocean. If someone can tell me how to post a picture of it from my iPhone I'll put one up

JRC_ · « **Reply #399 on:** July 12, 2012, 12:29:07 am »

Just bought myself this badboy