Watches, then?

holnrew

stimpsonslostson said:

Some lovely watches on display here. I've always fancied a nice watch...
But as my job involves muddy fieldwork etc so I got this Casio G-Shock GW-056.


I've had it YEARS. It's utterly bulletproof.
Never changed the battery: it's solar.
Never adjusted the time on it: it detects some radio signal or other & sets itself.
It's not fancy, but I love it.

Do you wear it upsidedown on your right hand?

Antique_Guitars

Not enough pictures in this thread

DrJazzTap

stickyfiddle;714543" said:

DrJazzTap said:

I really wanted to buy my dad a rolex but was way out of my price range. I got him this and he was elated

http://www.creationwatches.com/products/seiko-divers-60/seiko-5-sports-automatic-23-jewels-snzf17k1-snzf17k-snzf17-1464.html





Excellent choice. I've worn mine almost every day for the last year and still love it.

Thanks mate, he loves it. Tempted to get one for myself.

Antique_Guitars

I bought ones of these about 6 months ago

BigBearKris

I love watches, some of those you've posted here are truly masterpieces.
Sadly I cannot afford any Omega or Rolex ones but I have few Tissot and Skagen ones.
Not a lotta love for Tissot on here. Any issues with them or they're not worth price they go for?
I'm very happy with mine - from basic 150 quid worth one up to 400+. I'm eyeing a T-touch model as I need (wow, I don't really) one for sports/gym/outdoor activities. Any opinions regarding those? Or maybe a good alternative?

boogieman

stickyfiddle;714547" said:

I'm not sure I'd call the Panerai understated - they're HUGE! But very nice looking for their size. Much nicer than a Hublot

I was looking at the style more, hadn't really considered how massive they are. Now you mention it though........

Emp_Fab

Don't wear it though...

holnrew

I fell in love with an IWC Portuguese in the Jeweller window earlier

http://cdn.thewatchgallery.com/catalog/product/cache/1/image/460x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/i/w/iwc_iw371445_sku-276818_usp41360.jpg

And reading the heritage of the watch just makes me want it more.

west

would anyone have any interest in this ?  https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1122997664381258&l=dd4259c1a7

west

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1122994857714872&l=27bcddcd76                                       ;

Ive had this 20 years , its the mid sized Tag F1  havnt worn it for 4 years , just had a new battery but not pressure/water tested .... just a thought .....

Neil

Watches have always been my main passion..

oddball

This is my best days watch

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t78/lovewatchss/watch/IWC/Portuguese Chrono/5.jpg

And this if I had £9000 spare and a wrist the size of a cricket bat

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk50/Your-Satisfaction/IWC/Big Pilot IW5004 Ultimate/IW5004-08-.jpg

stickyfiddle

Lovely. I bloomin love IWCs but they're crazy money and HUGE!

west

west said:

would anyone have any interest in this ?  https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1122997664381258&l=dd4259c1a7

£100 ?   .... monkey tennis ? .....

Neil

oddball said:

This is my best days watch

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t78/lovewatchss/watch/IWC/Portuguese Chrono/5.jpg

That's gorgeous.

I have a Mark XV.







And an all original from 1946...

holnrew

I like slim chronos.

chillidoggy

holnrew said:

I like slim chronos.

Is he the Greek X-Factor winner?

chillidoggy

I bought this last year, with some assistance from Mrs C, and I love it. Still pining for my old blue and gold Submariner, but I couldn't afford to keep it. Love the Panerais and the IWC's though.

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee189/chillidoggy/download_zps25a9e9ab.jpg

holnrew

Do you use the 10minute countdown at the Regatta? I saw one in a local jewellers, knowing you had one. I winced at the price.

chillidoggy

No, I haven't used it yet for a race countdown, but there's a strong possibility with Ramsgate Week going on, and some friends who have yachts. Yes, I agree, the price is obscene, but it's also an investment of sorts. Actually, I can't justify it, and sometimes wish I'd paid some cash off the mortgage instead.