Author Topic: Watches (Read 252741 times)

LiamG · « **Reply #1440 on:** April 6, 2019, 02:11:10 pm »

Quote from: Lfsea on June 22, 2018, 12:16:42 pm

Yup

Where can i get a more affordable watch like this? thinking under £200?

LiamG · « **Reply #1441 on:** April 8, 2019, 04:22:45 pm »

Quote from: Lfsea on April 6, 2019, 07:05:49 pm

Here's some suggestions:

Laco Zurich - £200

Laco Pilot Ju (I'd change the strap) - £400

Parnis Pilot Plus - £150

Cheers for the suggestions, i really like that top one!

Just out of interest as well, what's the best sites to look at?

LiamG · « **Reply #1442 on:** April 8, 2019, 04:37:41 pm »

Really like this one
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Citizen-Analogue-Display-Leather-AO9023-01A/dp/B00GTNQ49I/ref=sr_1_24?fst=as%3Aoff&qid=1554737795&refinements=p_36%3A10000-30000%2Cp_n_feature_two_browse-bin%3A199532031%2Cp_89%3ACITIZEN&rnid=197571031&s=watch&sr=1-24

Citizen are supposed to be decent aren't they?

outlaw_nas · « **Reply #1443 on:** April 8, 2019, 08:11:32 pm »

Abby recommendations for a budget of £500?

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Ray K · « **Reply #1444 on:** April 16, 2019, 11:14:29 pm »

Quote from: outlaw_nas on April 8, 2019, 08:11:32 pm

Abby recommendations for a budget of £500?

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Junghans are beautiful watches in this price range.
£445 on the left, £490 on the right

https://www.jurawatches.co.uk/collections/junghans-watches/products/junghans-watch-form-c-041-4775-00

https://www.jurawatches.co.uk/collections/junghans-watches/products/junghans-max-bill-gents-quartz-041-4461-00-watch-jgh-047

Tissot are cheaper but they're a very well made and elegant watch.
https://www.tissotwatches.com/en-gb/shop/tissot-couturier-quartz-chronograph-3.html

And you can't really go wrong with Seiko

rob1966 · « **Reply #1445 on:** May 2, 2019, 08:22:20 am »

I've got a Tag Heuer Kirium, it is an automatic watch, which I never take off. Had a strange thing happen recently, had a weekend away at Easter, had a few kickabouts with my lads and on the Saturday ended up playing in a game for about an hour. It was mainly kids/teenagers so I went in goal, was quite active and made a lot of saves. Next morning, my watch was an hour fast and has continued to be like that since, it was running about 4 seconds a minute quick. Did 30 minutes on the treadmill at the gym on Tuesday and since then, the watch has been running perfectly again.

Anyone experienced this before and any ideas what has gone on?

.adam · « **Reply #1446 on:** May 2, 2019, 01:52:19 pm »

Quote from: rob1966 on May 2, 2019, 08:22:20 am

Anyone experienced this before and any ideas what has gone on?

Might be worth taking it to a watchmaker to get it regulated.

You're in Manchester, aren't you, Rob? Mutter's in the Northern Quarter is good and doesn't charge a fortune. Worth ringing him to see if he can regulate automatic watches as not all jewellers will.

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Alfred+E+Mutter/@53.484307,-2.236963,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x61146d2005bb6286?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjViLGh8fzhAhWFzKQKHYzfBQ4Q_BIwCnoECA8QCA

Frank Becton · « **Reply #1447 on:** May 3, 2019, 07:55:18 am »

Quote from: outlaw_nas on April 8, 2019, 08:11:32 pm

Abby recommendations for a budget of £500?

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Try Christopher Ward, have some of them myself and they are great quality.

https://www.christopherward.co.uk/watch/view-all-watches?dir=asc&order=price#maincontent

rob1966 · « **Reply #1448 on:** May 3, 2019, 07:56:37 am »

Quote from: .adam on May 2, 2019, 01:52:19 pm

Might be worth taking it to a watchmaker to get it regulated.

You're in Manchester, aren't you, Rob? Mutter's in the Northern Quarter is good and doesn't charge a fortune. Worth ringing him to see if he can regulate automatic watches as not all jewellers will.

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Alfred+E+Mutter/@53.484307,-2.236963,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x61146d2005bb6286?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjViLGh8fzhAhWFzKQKHYzfBQ4Q_BIwCnoECA8QCA

Cheers, I'll have a look at them

Shaun101 · « **Reply #1449 on:** May 15, 2019, 08:07:23 pm »

Quote from: Raul! on January 29, 2018, 08:58:18 am

Gorgeous. And given its provenance, you are going to love wearing it.

Quote from: Lfsea on January 27, 2018, 08:39:41 am

Picking this up today:

It’s part of my inheritance from my dad (he’s been off this planet 35 years). But the silly plonker managed to pull the crown and thread out just before he died. I’ve put off getting it fixed for years due to the prohibitive cost (relative to the watch’s value) but in a place where I can afford it without worrying now.

Fair play to Omega, they have only charged a standard service fee plus a nominal charge. Can’t wait to start wearing it at last.

That is a thing of beauty

I have a similar watch , 1963 seamaster deville , my second watch purchase , two years after buying an aquaracer because I liked the chunky divers watch but a more subtle white on black tag , I know tags are a bit more common but thought the aquaracer suited my wrist and loved it , it has now got me hooked on watches so then a few years later researched a dress watch and the DeVille was the best by a mile in my price range.

Classy and elegant, unlike me

Would love an IWC but need to square it off with the wife first , keep telling her they are investments for our daughter to cash in later....much later

outlaw_nas · « **Reply #1450 on:** May 17, 2019, 12:50:41 am »

Thank you for the advice and options.

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۩ Imperator ۩ · « **Reply #1451 on:** May 28, 2019, 04:45:35 pm »

Put my Breitling 7806-S in for a service today. The watchmaker gave me a chance to photograph the movement (Valjoux 7740) while it was open. First time I've seen it, it's beautiful.

paulrazor · « **Reply #1452 on:** May 28, 2019, 04:51:25 pm »

very nice

The G in Gerrard · « **Reply #1453 on:** June 26, 2019, 10:28:40 am »

Bought a Hindenburg watch. Looks great. They a decent brand?

.adam · « **Reply #1454 on:** August 23, 2019, 09:40:52 am »

Difficult to tell which set of 64 pixels I would pick.

Fordy · « **Reply #1455 on:** August 23, 2019, 09:59:57 am »

IWC Timezoner or Rolex Daytona.

Riquende · « **Reply #1456 on:** August 23, 2019, 12:05:04 pm »

It's very bargain basement I know, but I'm looking for a cheap & alright watch to take on holiday - somewhere in the £100 ballpark. Something more casual. Anyone have a lead?

Fordy · « **Reply #1457 on:** August 23, 2019, 01:55:10 pm »

Quote from: Riquende on August 23, 2019, 12:05:04 pm

It's very bargain basement I know, but I'm looking for a cheap & alright watch to take on holiday - somewhere in the £100 ballpark. Something more casual. Anyone have a lead?

I would go for a Casio G Shock

.adam · « **Reply #1458 on:** August 23, 2019, 04:19:12 pm »

The IWC and Daytona will ultimately come down to personal preference given how different they are. The Daytona will hold its value better. I'm not a big fan of two tone so I'd probably go for one a bit more Newman-ish.

Riquende · « **Reply #1459 on:** August 23, 2019, 07:25:01 pm »

Quote from: Fordy on August 23, 2019, 01:55:10 pm

I would go for a Casio G Shock

It's a bit 'extreme sports' for my taste.

Riquende · « **Reply #1460 on:** August 26, 2019, 10:51:13 pm »

https://www.amazon.co.uk/SEIKO-Analogue-Powered-Leather-SNE475P1/dp/B079441V2V

Okay for £100? I want something I can potentially lose and not cry about it, which rules out my TH Monaco (and my others are a bit 'officey').

Fordy · « **Reply #1461 on:** August 27, 2019, 09:03:43 pm »

Quote from: Riquende on August 26, 2019, 10:51:13 pm

https://www.amazon.co.uk/SEIKO-Analogue-Powered-Leather-SNE475P1/dp/B079441V2V

Okay for £100? I want something I can potentially lose and not cry about it, which rules out my TH Monaco (and my others are a bit 'officey').

Looks ok. Would of been better with a black strap

۩ Imperator ۩ · « **Reply #1462 on:** August 28, 2019, 09:26:33 am »

Why not just put your Monaco on the insurance?

As for the Seiko, it's OK, but for £100, you could get a really nice vintage Seiko. Or a vintage Tissot Seastar or something.

I've been a good boy · « **Reply #1463 on:** August 28, 2019, 12:11:44 pm »

Am I allowed to sell on here? Got an Armani watch for sale if anyone's interested, model AX2324.

۩ Imperator ۩ · « **Reply #1464 on:** September 26, 2019, 08:51:18 pm »

http://www.vintage-watches-collection.com/watch/rolex-watch/rolex-oyster-steel-with-liverpool-dial-1945/

Wow.

nuts100 · « **Reply #1465 on:** September 26, 2019, 10:34:22 pm »

Quote from: ۩ Imperator ۩ on September 26, 2019, 08:51:18 pm

http://www.vintage-watches-collection.com/watch/rolex-watch/rolex-oyster-steel-with-liverpool-dial-1945/

Wow.

Now that would be a great addition to anyone’s collection. Buying it ?

۩ Imperator ۩ · « **Reply #1466 on:** September 27, 2019, 07:19:41 am »

Quote from: nuts100 on September 26, 2019, 10:34:22 pm

Now that would be a great addition to anyone’s collection. Buying it ?

I love it, but I can't afford it at the moment. Would have to sell one of my collection in order to buy it. Will keep an eye on it though, and if circumstances change I will make a move.

۩ Imperator ۩ · « **Reply #1467 on:** September 28, 2019, 10:45:58 am »

I've been in touch and it's no longer available. 😭

Fordy · « **Reply #1468 on:** September 30, 2019, 08:05:52 am »

Quote from: nuts100 on September 26, 2019, 10:34:22 pm

Now that would be a great addition to anyone’s collection. Buying it ?

Lovely watch but extremely poor site.

You brought from there before mate?

nuts100 · « **Reply #1469 on:** September 30, 2019, 11:19:44 pm »

The market for sports Rolex watches has gone insane
Got offered $2k above what I paid for my Sub last year

I’d like the GMT worth the dual blue bezel but Jesus they are going for $5k over ask, mental.

Rolex limit the supply as they aren’t shifting datejust etc and then get upset at the used prices 😂

rob1966 · « **Reply #1470 on:** November 21, 2019, 06:21:52 pm »

Quote from: nuts100 on September 30, 2019, 11:19:44 pm

The market for sports Rolex watches has gone insane
Got offered $2k above what I paid for my Sub last year

I’d like the GMT worth the dual blue bezel but Jesus they are going for $5k over ask, mental.

Rolex limit the supply as they aren’t shifting datejust etc and then get upset at the used prices 😂

I was going to get a Rolex in 2017. missus decides she wants to do a family holiday to Orlando for her 50th instead, so put on back burner. A £4k Sub is now £6.5k

11 yr old son wants a watch for Christmas, its his first and he picked this

Slightly Less Mediocre Baron Bennekov · « **Reply #1471 on:** November 29, 2019, 02:07:05 pm »

I've had my first automatic serviced so my 14 yo son could start using it. It's been sitting in a drawer for 14 years because I got my Dad's Rolex Submariner when he died. My son is thrilled to be getting his own automatic and it makes me proud to see him being so proud of wearing my watch. It's a father/son thing I guess...

This is his "new" watch...

Titi Camara · « **Reply #1472 on:** November 29, 2019, 02:55:07 pm »

Quote from: Slightly Less Mediocre Baron Bennekov on November 29, 2019, 02:07:05 pm

Snip

<3

rob1966 · « **Reply #1473 on:** November 29, 2019, 04:34:52 pm »

Quote from: Slightly Less Mediocre Baron Bennekov on November 29, 2019, 02:07:05 pm

I've had my first automatic serviced so my 14 yo son could start using it. It's been sitting in a drawer for 14 years because I got my Dad's Rolex Submariner when he died. My son is thrilled to be getting his own automatic and it makes me proud to see him being so proud of wearing my watch. It's a father/son thing I guess...

This is his "new" watch...

Lovely watch.

Picked the citizen up the other day, its a lovely watch and is solar powered, which is why he wanted it.

nuts100 · « **Reply #1474 on:** November 29, 2019, 05:49:33 pm »

Quote from: rob1966 on November 21, 2019, 06:21:52 pm

I was going to get a Rolex in 2017. missus decides she wants to do a family holiday to Orlando for her 50th instead, so put on back burner. A £4k Sub is now £6.5k

11 yr old son wants a watch for Christmas, its his first and he picked this

Nice

Slightly Less Mediocre Baron Bennekov · « **Reply #1475 on:** December 1, 2019, 03:27:24 pm »

Quote from: rob1966 on November 29, 2019, 04:34:52 pm

Lovely watch.

Picked the citizen up the other day, its a lovely watch and is solar powered, which is why he wanted it.

The Citizen is a nice watch. I completely get why he's fascinated by the solar power idea.Good lad!

Phil M · « **Reply #1476 on:** December 10, 2019, 01:33:25 pm »

Has anyone seen any decent sales or discount offers about? Looking for a fairly basic watch for the missus and not finding much in the usual places.

rob1966 · « **Reply #1477 on:** December 10, 2019, 03:54:02 pm »

Quote from: Phil M on December 10, 2019, 01:33:25 pm

Has anyone seen any decent sales or discount offers about? Looking for a fairly basic watch for the missus and not finding much in the usual places.

We got the lads Citizen from H Samuel, they've some nice watches on offer

https://www.hsamuel.co.uk/webstore/l/ladies-citizen-watches/?Ns=P_Stock_Status_Sort%7c0%7c%7cP_Current_Price%7c0

nuts100 · « **Reply #1478 on:** December 11, 2019, 09:01:21 pm »

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/jack-nicklaus-rolex-day-date-sells-phillips-new-york

ToneLa · « **Reply #1479 on:** December 12, 2019, 05:51:50 pm »

Want a winter watch
To me this means

- boss little Casio style with illumination
Or.
- heavy duty tritium watch

I dress like Johnny Cash so dark faces preferred... But beauty is beauty

Edit: Budget? Well I was looking at £350 quid tritium watches but some of those Casios look ace for £15. the priority honestly is visibility in darkness - going to work at 6am, home at 6pm, it's gonna be like this for ages. That paint they use is shite, need tritium or a backlight.