Watches

[Yarrgh]

yeah I'll take your word on that mate, i've not really followed the watch market that closely, I looked at Rolex but I didnt really fancy anything other than maybe the cosmograph but didnt like it twice as much as the Breitlling (as it is twice the price). The Rolex was probably a better 'investmet' but I didnt buy it for that. I do like the Breitling range and that's all that matters to me, I dont have to impress anyone .

If you're getting offered steel Daytonas then either you must be one hell of a customer or the market has tanked that off the street customers can nip in and pick one up.

I hope it's the latter as surely that's better for customers in general.

 

[KaiserEFC]

Looked at a Seamaster the other day but the shop assistant was so obnoxious that it’s put me off luxury watches for life. Absolute tosser

 

[arch stanton]

If you're getting offered steel Daytonas then either you must be one hell of a customer or the market has tanked that off the street customers can nip in and pick one up.

I hope it's the latter as surely that's better for customers in general.

I'd not made an enquiry mate, was just looking on their website to see what I fancied, a lengthy wait would also be a reason not to buy one in spite of that being a sign it would be abetter 'investment'. Nice though they are.

 

[frank rizzo]

Looks like De Decker is sporting a Superocean Heritage chrono at the darts
#watchspotting

 

[Tramps_mate]

I bought this little rascal last week, been looking for a while didn't see any rolexes etc that took my fancy but this one did. I know breitling don't get a good press but I'm not arsed, I like it. Got a decent deal, steel strap too for a big chunk off
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Why do people not like Breitling?

 

[Tramps_mate]

yeah I'll take your word on that mate, i've not really followed the watch market that closely, I looked at Rolex but I didnt really fancy anything other than maybe the cosmograph but didnt like it twice as much as the Breitlling (as it is twice the price). The Rolex was probably a better 'investmet' but I didnt buy it for that. I do like the Breitling range and that's all that matters to me, I dont have to impress anyone .

I've always wanted a Navitimer. I think they look amazing!

 

[arch stanton]

Why do people not like Breitling?

I think in snobby watch world it's to do with the movements not being as top notch as Rolex et al, and the image used to be a bit for wide boy/city boy types. TBH, the movement may not be as good as a Rolex one but its perfectly fine for me, I'm not sure I would be able to tell the difference, also I think the original company went bust and a new company bought their name so they lost aa bit of the heritage in some peoples eyes. Not mine, that just how branding works.

As was touched on earlier on, I think the Breitling image is being turned around a bit and they are a company improving

 

[arch stanton]

I've always wanted a Navitimer. I think they look amazing!

I was with a colleague this week and he had a Navi, it looked very good. I quite like the superocean ones with the brighter colours which would be great for a day to day tool

 

[Tramps_mate]

I was with a colleague this week and he had a Navi, it looked very good. I quite like the superocean ones with the brighter colours which would be great for a day to day tool

I think superocean and Navitimer are a normal type of understated watch. Imo it's the massive chunky steel watches that damage the image. You see the guys in JD sports buying 110's wearing them. Real or fake!!

Like these..

 

[verreauxi]

I sold a watch so I could buy this.

 

[b-rad]

The bezel looks awesome. I see the movement is based on Damasko's manufacture movement. How's the quality on the rest of it?

 

[verreauxi]

The bezel looks awesome. I see the movement is based on Damasko's manufacture movement. How's the quality on the rest of it?

It’s all very well built. I am loving it. Here is a good review of the model:

Review: the Findeisen NauticMaster –

wornandwound.com

 

[Bedfordblue]

I find this rather nice….

I think the scaling of the dial and hands is pretty much spot on.
More so than the IWC Pilots.

 

[Pazza]

A friend of mine has bought a super clone (insert lots of numbers). It is the PP Nautilus. I tell you what I am sure alot of people would be fooled that it is the real thing. He paid approx £600. Anyone else know anything about these super clones?

 

[Yarrgh]

A friend of mine has bought a super clone (insert lots of numbers). It is the PP Nautilus. I tell you what I am sure alot of people would be fooled that it is the real thing. He paid approx £600. Anyone else know anything about these super clones?

They are just fancy fakes. Unless your friend is living a lifestyle were it would not be unusual to wear a 60k plus watch, then everyone will know it's a fake. Fair play if he's open about it and not misleading anyone, otherwise it's a bit sad.

That's not even getting into the fact that it's a criminal offence to deal in knock offs and all that entails.

I suspect that these high price knock off Rolexes which are 1:1 and even have clones of the original movements are much harder to distinguish from the original, but at that point, why not buy a decent non-knock off watch and not worry about having a brand of watch which is more than you can, or are wiling, to pay for?