Watches

[Grinch]

I could care less for big name brands that cost an arm and a leg. I dont like anything that I feel I cant bang up due to price but I dont want it looking cheap. May get some BOOOs but I like Fossil. Affordable, stylish, and gets the job done.

 

[Harryflashman]

Never ever understood those that spend thousands on something that does a task your phone or even a sun dial can do.

If you buy a good watch it’ll earn more than putting it in the bank , certainly given the last few months more than shares or any ISA and it looks decent on your arm plus it’s something you choose. Property would be a better investment but in the vast majority of cases you aren’t going to buy a house for the same one off price , it can be a really decent investment and pretty much won’t lose you any money .

also and I suspect most importantly it’s their money to do with as they choose isn’t it

 

[Nymzee]

If you buy a good watch it’ll earn more than putting it in the bank , certainly given the last few months more than shares or any ISA and it looks decent on your arm plus it’s something you choose. Property would be a better investment but in the vast majority of cases you aren’t going to buy a house for the same one off price , it can be a really decent investment and pretty much won’t lose you any money .

also and I suspect most importantly it’s their money to do with as they choose isn’t it

Yeh of course just not for me. Guy in my office got an £8k watch as an anniversary gift and my jaw hit the floor.

 

[sdk]

Old Dick Tracy comics led me to believe that eventually we'd all have phones in our watches, but then the opposite happened instead.

EDIT: My mistake, I meant old Richard Tracy comics.

 

[Ring master]

I use to love those watches that could act as a remote and turn your tv channel over, use to love doing that to people in there house watching them go mad wondering what was going on lol

 

[Harryflashman]

Yeh of course just not for me. Guy in my office got an £8k watch as an anniversary gift and my jaw hit the floor.

seriously though , especially if you know what you’re doing or buy quality second hand , a few years that’s held it’s price or maybe even earned a few bob . What else does that these days ?

I’ve got a couple , but keep it to just a couple, and will trade up or even across and I do alright . Never going to make a fortune but You’re enjoying your money and these days that’s rare .

 

[toffee_laura]

seriously though , especially if you know what you’re doing or buy quality second hand , a few years that’s held it’s price or maybe even earned a few bob . What else does that these days ?

I’ve got a couple , but keep it to just a couple, and will trade up or even across and I do alright . Never going to make a fortune but You’re enjoying your money and these days that’s rare .

Exactly. My husband has a collection of watches. He's constantly on waiting lists and never tires of telling me how much he could sell his latest watch for.
His latest is a GMT BLNR on a jubilee bracelet. Was waiting for months for that. Soared in price since apparently.

 

[COYBL25]

I have the Omega 42” seamaster or something. Nice watch. Not Rolex prices but still a nice looking watch. I need to buy another as I have two boys and when I pop my clogs, I don’t want them arguing over it. My second one will be a Daytona tho. I love those watches.
I have had a submariner and a tag, both of which I got mugged for. I haven’t had much luck with watches but hey ho.

My Omega Seamaster 300 is without one of the best things I’ve ever bought mate.

Worth nearly a grand more than I paid for it too.

Had it for over 15 yrs now and bar a couple of services and a few bust links it’s as good now as when I bought it.

 

[COYBL25]

I bought myself a TAG about 7 odd years ago, it was for sale in standard shops for 2500 but got it for 1850 on interweb.

It is still beautiful and I love it but just remember if you buy an automatic the costs don't stop at purchase, the winder has given in so at somepoint i'm going to have to lash near £500 on a service, for a watch. Yes you read that right five hundred pounds. Gulp.

Picture for reference...

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If you’re in Liverpool mate, there’s a little Rolex / Omega etc approved jewellers on East Prescot Rd - Meadows.

 

[Zatara]

Something a little more unique

GaGà Milano World | GaGà Milano

gagamilano.com

 

[LEONARD]

Was thinking of treating myself to a new watch, not sure if to go with a known name like Tag Longines or an up and coming brand like Christopher Ward. The likes of Rolex and Omega are out of my price range about £3000, was wondering is any of you watch enthusiast have other ideas.

German watches have a good reputation, top makes like Junkers and Zeppelin. price range is £150 upwards.

I bought this one last year, looks nice on the wrist.

 

[blue61]

Got a Tissot, more like P!ssot tho

I've had a Tissot for over 17 years, it's never let me down bar the odd battery change.

 

[Methuselah]

German watches have a good reputation, top makes like Junkers and Zeppelin. price range is £150 upwards.

I bought this one last year, looks nice on the wrist.

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Junkers made bombers during the war.

 

[chrismpw]

I like the look of watches but no way I'd throw money at them. 3k for a watch isnt worth two months solid pay - or even a day's. I have a Cabot army watch that is both aesthetically pleasing, robust and accurate ta.

Then again I've never had an item of jewellery either since it doesn't have a function other than making the owner look needy of others attention. I'd rather a decent socket set or hifi.

 

[LEONARD]

Junkers made bombers during the war.

In WW1 the main German bomber was the Gotha.

The British royal family had to change their name to Windsor.