Watches.

[Delboy]

Another passion/obsession/vice/interest/etc ;)..... I have is watches :yes nod:. Anyone else into watches? I don't just mean really expensive ones - I like all kinds.

My pride and joy however is a TAG Heuer Aquaracer that I bought in December 2007 - I had wanted a TAG for literally 10-15 years and finally got one when I was in LA that year while the exchange rate was $2/£1 :thumbs up:.

I've never photographed a watch before so thought this might be an interesting thread to start in our Photography Section - hope to see photos of lots of watches here :drool: so I'll kick off with my Aquaracer.

http://www2.picturepush.com/photo/a/3740075/1024/Watches/P7042535v2.jpg
http://www3.picturepush.com/photo/a/3740086/1024/Watches/P7042582v2.jpg
http://www5.picturepush.com/photo/a/3740083/1024/Watches/P7042567v2.jpg
http://www2.picturepush.com/photo/a/3740080/1024/Watches/P7042542v2.jpg
http://www1.picturepush.com/photo/a/3740079/1024/Watches/P7042541v2.jpg
http://www5.picturepush.com/photo/a/3740078/1024/Watches/P7042540v2.jpg
http://www2.picturepush.com/photo/a/3740085/1024/Watches/P7042577v2.jpg

[GCA3N]

This is what I have not as nice or as expensive as yours Del. Always fancied a Breitling love them, I got this a couple of years back so i'll make do with this for a while
http://www.skywatches.com.sg/watches/images/SNAA95P1.jpg

[Livi]

Im not into watches at all... but i did get a massive collection of pocket watches for my 21st! (around 30+) all in mint condition.

Will try and get them dug out and pics up :D

[N16SHP]

Yeah, im a bit of a watch nut! It was passed on by Dad, who has not a bad collection! I got my best watch for our engagement last year, its a Tag Aquaracer Calibre S. I've also got a Breil that i've always wanted purely from the days of watching World Superbikes in the days of Troy Bayliss and Colin Edwards, who always got one when they stuck it on poll.

Anyway, here is a picture of my watch from the net, and will play around with the Macro settings on my camera and get a couple of pics up sometimes!

http://www.luxois.com/photos/tag-heuer-aquaracer-caliber-s-chronograph-caf7010-ba0815.jpg

[MINI William]

I like my watches. Got a couple of Tags a carbon Duccati Breil and some others. Will take some pics and get them posted up

[Delboy]

Great stuff guys :thumbs up:, keep 'em coming! I had a feeling I wouldn't be the only one on NMS with a watch fetish :smilewinkgrin:.

(David - that's some collection of pocket watches :eek:, can't wait to see a photo of that lot!)

[Bazthemod]

http://webtrade.youbuy.jp/youbuyshops/webtrade/images/userFiles/2939/large_product_image_description5406.jpg

This is mine... not overly expensive but lots of people comment on it especially when I was a salesman lol I coulda sold more watches than TVs ;)

Im due for a new one now as this one has to get serviced every few months.

[RyanK]

Got a Rolex 50th Anniversary Submariner. Old man collects Rolex's and I managed to bag this off him for near half the retail price :thumbs up:

quick phone pic, no box pics

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4098/4761089451_32348b970e.jpg

[Delboy]

Got a Rolex 50th Anniversary Submariner. Old man collects Rolex's and I managed to bag this off him for near half the retail price :thumbs up:

Nice deal Ryan, and a super watch - pure class :cool:.

[Stewart]

http://i.ebayimg.com/01/!Bw1ZkKwB2k~$(KGrHqV,!iEEv1+0FLCkBMK01hP+OQ~~_35.J PG

I have the Tag Heuer F1 Classic, I bought it fifteen years ago. (scary). Been with me ever since. It did go into its great round plastic case with the Big Tag on but now it has a few scratches etc I just keep beside the car keys these days. Still got the spare links in the case with the receipt.

Pic off Flee bay..............

First battery lasted ten years and that’s the only cost I’ve had with it as it had to be send it away for them to replace it as the jewellers said it had to be done right to guarantee the 200M.

Great watch that I’ve enjoyed but it was not that expensive back then around £200-300.

A friend bought a copy one and said " £20 and looks the same and tells the time" but I thought it looked rough and it lasted four months and even before that the fake Tag sticker was falling around inside it. Must Say I have always hated fake.

[AndyP & Lenore]

Ooooooohhh. Watches.. Drool. Lenore and I have a disgusting watch fetish. We'd have many more if we had the money, but our current list is....

Me:
Tag Heuer Formula 1 Kirium
Ebel 1911 Discovery

Lenore:
Raymond Weil Parsifal
Tag Heuer Formula 1
Dior Christal.

Lenore has her eye on an Omega with a gold bezel and tons of diamonds but it's £10k, so she's just gonna have to wait until we're rich beyond our dreams. She also fancies a different colour Dior and a Chanel. I have my eye on a Tag Calibre S with the electro-automatic engine, a couple of Chopard chronometers and a Ebel 1911 BTR. However, we're skint just now so they are all in a long line of "one day's".

I'll take some pics of the watches later on this week when we're off.

A.:D

[condor]

My Passion........im a sales Executive for a watch company and work within the jewellery trade therefore I can get at good prices ( also a horolagist )...watchmaker...colection includes
1, Tag Carrera
2, Omega Seamaster,
5, Breil Ducati Watch,
6, Tissot T Touch.
7,Omega seamaster,
8,6 x Citizen Divers Promasters,
9, Oris williams F1 Watch,
10, Just sold Rolex sumariner and picking up Rolex GMT wit Ceramic bezel next week
11, Omega Co Axial Constillation
12, 3 x 9ct Gold Omegas

List goes on and on........watches always for sale ..so send p.m if interested.

[zimbo]

Man the young pups these days must be making way too much money, great minis and nice but expensive watches... :rolleyes:

Yeah Im into my watches as well and have been since a kid back home seeing the local street vendors trying to flog them lol.
Ive got a couple just now, my daily user and my good (sorry that should be my "GREAT WATCH!!!") that gets worn when I go out try to look smart (I know thats impossible) And I've got an old Omega watch which that my mum gave me that used to belong to my dad before he died.

Will maybe try and get some pics up if and when I can. :yes nod:

[Gismo]

Sorry for the crap photo taken from my phone :blush:

My only day to day watch
http://www.newminiscotland.co.uk/member_pictures/the_gismo_man/watch/breitling.jpg

[Delboy]

My Passion........im a sales Executive for a watch company and work within the jewellery trade therefore I can get at good prices ( also a horolagist )...watchmaker...

That's cheating :hand: :lol:


Sorry for the crap photo taken from my phone :blush:

And so you should be :yes nod: - maybe your phone has a macro setting? :rolleyes: :smilewinkgrin:


And please note everyone:-

http://www.greatlakesoffshore.com/greatlakesoffshore/images/smilies/smiley_worthlesspics.gif

Del :thumbs up:

[GCA3N]

Man the young pups these days must be making way too much money, great minis and nice but expensive watches... :rolleyes:

:

agree there, must be drug dealers :lol:

[Mini Ecosse]

I have a Tag F1 :)

[Tam1314]

I have four Phillippe Starck designed Fossil watches, they are not expensive, dearest was just under £100 but look amazing and work really well. I also have one of the very first digital watches from early 70s, its called a Novus and belonged to my dad.

[N16SHP]

Ooooooohhh. Watches.. Drool. Lenore and I have a disgusting watch fetish. We'd have many more if we had the money, but our current list is....

Me:
Tag Heuer Formula 1 Kirium
Ebel 1911 Discovery

Lenore:
Raymond Weil Parsifal
Tag Heuer Formula 1
Dior Christal.

Lenore has her eye on an Omega with a gold bezel and tons of diamonds but it's £10k, so she's just gonna have to wait until we're rich beyond our dreams. She also fancies a different colour Dior and a Chanel. I have my eye on a Tag Calibre S with the electro-automatic engine, a couple of Chopard chronometers and a Ebel 1911 BTR. However, we're skint just now so they are all in a long line of "one day's".

I'll take some pics of the watches later on this week when we're off.

A.:D

Omega...also drool! I really wanted a Planet Oceans chrono, but just couldn't justify the price. The standard Planet Ocean was just within budget, but 2k for just a standard movement was just too much for me!

[Stewart]

This ones for the older members, Remember those digital calculator watches of the 80’s I always wanted one as a kid. It did everything. God when I think of an I-phone now its like a different world, but back then this was watch was the business. :blush:
http://www.theretroworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/cascalc.jpg


So Condor if I want my Omega (http://www.21replicawatch.com/Omega_Replica_Watches.html) Seamaster Diver 300M Midsize Watch your the man to ask:thumbs up:

[Livi]

Actually Stewart, i had something similar but in the 90's which was the TV/Video controller watch? lol top stuff and good fun!

http://www.pm-bay.com/watches-bay/images/casio/e/CMD40D-1UZ-4.jpg

[GCA3N]

actually stewart, i had something similar but in the 90's which was the tv/video controller watch? Lol top stuff and good fun!

http://www.pm-bay.com/watches-bay/images/casio/e/cmd40d-1uz-4.jpg

i want one....cooooollll.

[AndyP & Lenore]

This ones for the older members, Remember those digital calculator watches of the 80’s I always wanted one as a kid. It did everything. God when I think of an I-phone now its like a different world, but back then this was watch was the business. :blush:




Actually Stewart, i had something similar but in the 90's which was the TV/Video controller watch? lol top stuff and good fun!



Had both of those back in the day. Both cracking watches, and I used to bug Neil silly, changing the channel on telly while he was watching something - brothers!

Also had one of these...

http://cyrilrabih.chez-alice.fr/bm-100wj%20(560).JPG

A.

[N16SHP]

Ha ha, David, when I read Stewart's post, I was about to post up a pic of the TV watch. Never had one, but one of my mates did and used to cause havoc in the class at school, constantly turning on and off the tv at random intervals during "sex ed" was possibly my highlight of school!

[Delboy]

Ha ha, David, when I read Stewart's post, I was about to post up a pic of the TV watch. Never had one, but one of my mates did and used to cause havoc in the class at school, constantly turning on and off the tv at random intervals during "sex ed" was possibly my highlight of school!

Why would you want to turn the TV off during sex ed :confused:??? :idunno:

Whoops, we've gone :off topic::thud:

[GCA3N]

Ha ha, David, when I read Stewart's post, I was about to post up a pic of the TV watch. Never had one, but one of my mates did and used to cause havoc in the class at school, constantly turning on and off the tv at random intervals during "sex ed" was possibly my highlight of school!


Why would you want to turn the TV off during sex ed :confused:??? :idunno:

Whoops, we've gone :off topic::thud:

That would explain alot :Whistle: :lol:

[Stewart]

Class I forgot about the TV remote one, is there not an app for that :smilewinkgrin:

[N16SHP]

Why would you want to turn the TV off during sex ed :confused:??? :idunno:

Whoops, we've gone :off topic::thud:

It was more the pause button. Remember, these we're 90's VHS's, so if your not sure what i'm getting at, check out the Michael McIntryre sketch ;)

[Andrew]

I have a Rolex Explorer II which I love. :yes nod:

No box pics; copied this from the interweb

http://www.melrosejewelers.com/rolex-watch-blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/rolex-explorer-ii-300x300.jpghttp://images.watchfinder.co.uk//images/Rolex/16570_black.jpg?w=500 (http://images.watchfinder.co.uk//images/Rolex/16570_black.jpg)

[Andrew]

Ooooooohhh. Watches.. Drool. Lenore and I have a disgusting watch fetish. We'd have many more if we had the money, but our current list is....

Me:
Tag Heuer Formula 1 Kirium
Ebel 1911 Discovery
A.:D

What colour Ebel do you have? I've been Googling the watches without pics and this one really caught my eye.

Andrew

[Neil and Lorna]

I have 2 TAG Heuer watches ,a professional 2000 that Lorna bought for my birthday about 16 years ago , and an Aquaracer

Lorna has a Ramond Weil and an Omega Constellation

Neil

[rpn]

Didn't know there are so many watch lovers here, so here goes some of my collection... (these are all my images and not taken off the net :smilewinkgrin:) and for others

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w214/rpn48/worthless.gif




Mondaine : A very basic watch based on Switzerland Railway platform clocks

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w214/rpn48/Mondaine.jpg


Tissot Touch : Multi-function

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w214/rpn48/Tissot.jpg


Brietling : Nearly everyone got one, well almost

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w214/rpn48/Breitling.jpg


TW Steel : Birthday pressie a few years back from Mrs rpn

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w214/rpn48/TWSteel.jpg


Cartier Santo 100

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w214/rpn48/Cartier01.jpg

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w214/rpn48/Cartier02.jpg

[Delboy]

Didn't know there are so many watch lovers here, so here goes some of my collection... (these are all my images and not taken off the net :smilewinkgrin:) and for others

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w214/rpn48/worthless.gif

:clap:

Great collection - love the TW Steel :thumbs up:

[Scottie]

RPN - Mondaine are very good watches... I have one for my everyday use.... very easy to see simple and classic and not a lot of money.

My watch fetish is as follows:

Not a stainless bracelet person.

I'm not a Rolex fan.... and not a Tag fan ... sorry. although the Monaco Tag I had was ok.... Breitling are ok but not really my style I had one well actually two but traded them.

If you buy wisely then a watch won't loose much money and you can trade it in against the next purchase.

My preferred brand of watch is Franck Muller.. I have two one bought in bond street and one bought the diamond district NY. honestly didn't save that much buying from the US.

Zenith Watches are my next fav brand.. I have two.. both bought in Switzerland..... great Country to visit if you love watches..

My Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso was another fav but Molly as a pup chewed the strap I put the watch somewhere safe and then never found it again same with my Ebel lost that when we moved back down the road..

Oris I had a couple of them but traded good watch and not a lot of ££££.

I had a Chopard dam thing got on my nerves with those dam happy fish floating about

I am ashamed to say that I have owned two Jacob & Co in my time ( well I had to). these have been traded.

I've had a few Omega ones in my time nothing special Allan has the Moon to Mars ... Snoopy and couple of other Omegas all along the same line all traded currently awaiting Bell & Ross to arrive.

Better stop at that but I like watches and buy and sell more than what I do Minis

[AndyP & Lenore]

What colour Ebel do you have? I've been Googling the watches without pics and this one really caught my eye.

Andrew

I took some pics this morning. Will get them resized and uploaded when I get home from work.

A.

[The Dogfather]

My really boring watch, well it is compared to some others on here

http://www.watchho.com/images/wpic/0/10440_p.jpg

I thought I'd broken it when it fell off the sink whilst I was washing up. I took it to a retired watch repairer who was fixing watches mainly as a hobby and to boost his pension. He took it apart cleaned it up and fitted a new battery and it worked fine, he was only going to charge me £5 but I made him take £10.

[zimbo]

Well Im going to put my hand up here and admit I had never heard of Jacob & Co until I read scotties post so googled it and nearly fell of my chair:thud: one listed in there for sale at £70,700.. OMG!!! :Whistle:

[Scottie]

yeah needless to say mines was at the bottom end of the bracket and secondhand, although I do believe the ones you talk about were worn by the man himself David Beckham and his wife Posh hence why I bought mines, think they also liked Grimoldi but I could be wrong on that but a few celebs have worn the Grimoldi watches, I bought one from a Jewellers in St Marks Sq Venice, I still get a Christmas Card from them.LOL.

I should maybe add that any watch I buy is always second hand and never at the top end of the watch brand, only been stung the once and that was 2 christmases ago bought an omega and the bl00dy hands were loose kept gaining 5 hours every 10 mins.LOL



Well Im going to put my hand up here and admit I had never heard of Jacob & Co until I read scotties post so googled it and nearly fell of my chair:thud: one listed in there for sale at £70,700.. OMG!!! :Whistle:

[Bazthemod]

Do Mondaine watches have a sweeping second hand? My graphics teacher had one similar and I have been trying to work out for years what it was.

[Scottie]

mines sort of ticks along but it is a battery one I would say my automatic watch sort of sweep so not much help.

this thread made me have a quick look through my watch box to see what I've got at the moment. Trouble is most watches I can't see unless I have my glasses on and I only need them for close up work so I am sort of buggered always need a mid to large face watch

I found nice Technomarine that I got last christmas don't wear it cause I can't see it. A gucci that has been in a box for the last 10 years that I forgot about and found a nice Van Der Bauwede watch Silver 800 that I forgot about also so I've just put it on and will wear it for the next few days.LOL a Maurice Lacriox think it needs a battery.

[rpn]

No. Not sweeping it's a 'ticking' second hand.

[rpn]

RPN - Mondaine are very good watches... I have one for my everyday use.... very easy to see simple and classic and not a lot of money.

I love my Mondaine, very simple and easy to read design. As I said based on Swiss Railway clocks. The second hand of these clock goes round the clock face in 59 seconds, then stuck on the 12 position for an extra half a second!

Info here (http://www.swissworld.org/en/switzerland/swiss_specials/swiss_watches/the_swiss_railway_clock/)



I'm not a Rolex fan.... and not a Tag fan ... sorry. although the Monaco Tag I had was ok.... Breitling are ok but not really my style I had one well actually two but traded them.

Me too, come across so many of those Far-East Lolox copies. :smilewinkgrin:

But then again Mrs rpn got a Rolex but bought here in Aberdeen so I know its a 'real' Rolex

[Delboy]

This thread is working out even better than I had hoped http://serve.mysmiley.net/jumping/jumping0045.gif (http://www.mysmiley.net).

Mind you, maybe I shouldn't have put it in the Photography Section due to the LACK OF PHOTOS http://serve.mysmiley.net/mad/mad0233.gif (http://www.mysmiley.net).

http://forum.thescubasite.com/happy/happy0071.gif (http://www.thescubasite.com) :thumbs up:

[Scottie]

will take some tomorrow.

[zimbo]

Well just took my photos of the watches I have at the moment:

The first one is my Favourite watch which I got last year at the MotoGP at the TISSOT stand, picture of the front and rear of the watch. It only comes out on special occasions just now. :yes nod:
1997

2001

This one is a watch my mum bought for me as a late 21st birthday present and gave it to me on my 22nd birthday, which was 15 years ago now. It gave up the ghost 3 years ago while I was on holiday in Florida, so I had to buy myself a new watch to keep me going so whilst wandering around Wal-mart in Kissimmee I found the watch below this one (The black one), and it has now become my daily user and it is brilliant, it even has this feature where you tilt your wrist so much and it lights up itself, when I found that out I was like W O W :Whistle: (yes im easily impressed, just a big kid at heart and always will be :lol:)
1998

1999

The next one is the one my dad always used... It's an OMEGA Gene've DYNAMIC I picked it up and took it out of my cupboard and its still working!!! after being in my cupboard for the last 15 years!!! :Whistle:
2000

Well thats my lot so far, not as impressive as others in here but I'm happy with what I've got so far, one day if and when I can afford it I would like to try and get a TAG Heuer coz I do like them but they are just too dear for me :Whistle:.

Theres nothing worse than being in public and drooling all over the windows outside a jewellers shop :lol:

[Delboy]

Theres nothing worse than being in public and drooling all over the windows outside a jewellers shop :lol:

Nothing wrong with that Zimbo - I do it all the time! :smilewinkgrin:

Well done with the photies :thumbs up:. I've got a similar Casio G-Shock too - it's fricken awesome and withstands any amount of punishment! I wear it when I don't want to worry about scratching or bumping my watch, or when I'm swimming :D.

[AndyP & Lenore]

Ours..

My Tag Formula 1
http://www.tili.co.uk/fun_stuff/tag1.jpg

My Tag Heuer Calibre S
http://modissima.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/tag_heuer_calibre_s.jpg

My Ebel.
http://www.tili.co.uk/fun_stuff/ebel.jpg

Lenore's Tag
http://www.tili.co.uk/fun_stuff/tag2.jpg

Lenore's Dior
http://www.tili.co.uk/fun_stuff/dior.jpg

Lenore's Raymond Weil
http://www.tili.co.uk/fun_stuff/rw.jpg

Had a wee play with my 50mm lens too. :D

And Zimbo, I wouldn't worry about it..... Lenore and I are constantly hanging round the Jewellers wherever we go, gazing at the watches we want but can't afford.

[Delboy]

I love this Citizen - solar powered so never needs a battery, perpetual calendar so never needs adjusted, titanium so is very light, chronograph, alarm, dual time - the technology is amazing.

http://www2.picturepush.com/photo/a/3748570/1024/Watches/P7052589.jpg
http://www1.picturepush.com/photo/a/3748574/1024/Watches/P7052594.jpg
http://www4.picturepush.com/photo/a/3748577/1024/Watches/P7052595.jpg
http://www5.picturepush.com/photo/a/3748578/1024/Watches/P7052596.jpg

A recent purchase was this Rotary Chronospeed - I really like this as an every day watch. It was remarkably cheap but looks amazing on and catches a lot of admiring glances - I love the matt black finish on the bezel and buttons. Not unlike a TAG F1 I think. Amazingly, you get a lifetime warranty with every Rotary if you allow them to service it every 3 years :thumbs up:.

http://www3.picturepush.com/photo/a/3748581/1024/Watches/P7052598.jpg
http://www2.picturepush.com/photo/a/3748585/1024/Watches/P7052602.jpg
http://www5.picturepush.com/photo/a/3748588/1024/Watches/P7052604.jpg
http://www1.picturepush.com/photo/a/3748589/1024/Watches/P7052608.jpg

[Delboy]

Ours..

My Ebel.
http://www.tili.co.uk/fun_stuff/ebel.jpg

Like this one Andy :thumbs up:.

I also share your drooling over the TAG Calibre S :drool:

[AndyP & Lenore]

Like this one Andy :thumbs up:.

I also share your drooling over the TAG Calibre S :drool:

Cheers Del.

Gotta say, that Rotary looks stunning.:thumbs up: I have to admit I'm a huge snob and seldom even look at the Rotary's and Citizen's etc... I head straight to the expensive shelf and bypass the rest.

A.:blush:

[Gismo]

After my visit to the MotoGP in Barcelona in 2009 i vowed i would buy the Tissot Limited Edition Helmet.
This edition has all the tracks engraved on changeable rear bezels for that year enclosed in the helmet allowing a wealthy fan to change the bezel for each race attended:-

http://www.newminiscotland.co.uk/member_pictures/the_gismo_man/watch/tissot_motogp_helmet.jpg

[GCA3N]

How smart is that Alan.

[Gismo]

How smart is that Alan.The stock picture doesn't do it justice, since i'm away i can't take a photo of it, but, it's a stunning watch and i've never worn it

[Delboy]

Gotta say, that Rotary looks stunning.:thumbs up: I have to admit I'm a huge snob and seldom even look at the Rotary's and Citizen's etc... I head straight to the expensive shelf and bypass the rest.

Thanks Andy, I was well impressed myself when I saw this Rotary watch, especially when I got it on sale because it was an old model - mineral glass, push-button clasp, waterproof with screw-down crown and everything. Rotary have some nice watches in their new Aquaspeed range, and I still can't believe they give you a lifetime warranty - you don't get anything like that from TAG! You should also check out Citizen (who give a 5-year warranty!) - especially their Ecodrive and perpetual calendar watches. Although Rotary and Citizen are not in the same league as Tag, Omega, etc., they are not "cheap" watches anymore - £200+ for their higher end models.

Having said that, if I had your money Andy I'd head straight to the expensive watches too :smilewinkgrin:.


After my visit to the MotoGP in Barcelona in 2009 i vowed i would buy the Tissot Limited Edition Helmet.
This edition has all the tracks engraved on changeable rear bezels for that year enclosed in the helmet allowing a wealthy fan to change the bezel for each race attended:-

That looks superb Alan - and what a great presentation box too :yes nod::thumbs up:.

[zimbo]

I am no Watch guru by any means, but i must admit I have never heard of some of the names in this thread like Jacob & Co and Ebel and theres maybe a few more... Will need to have a good nosey round to see what kind of watch makers are out there.

Andy I can see why your drooling over that Tag and Ebel, they look amazing :yes nod:

Again this is the same in life as everything else, people live by their means and buy what they can afford to buy. At the moment my means are none existant and previously have not been much more than that either, that TISSOT I got was the most I have ever spent on a watch and it felt almost like I was getting a mortgage at the time!!:lol: but in comparison to some watches in here it's peanuts... So when I go jewellers shop window :drool: I start from about the Citizen or £50 upwards mark and kinda stop at the lower 3 figure area otherwise I might have a heart attack if I look any further up. But then you are'nt going to really see any really fancy watches in Dundee jewllers anyway i wouldn't think.

I remember being in Barcelona out walking around the mall after dinner with Alan and his Julie drooling over the windows of one of the jewellers shops there, I must have looked like one of those Garfields that you see stuck on car windows with his face right up against the window and his hands(paws) stuck on the window. The same happened again whilst in London with my relatives last year...

[N16SHP]

Tag Heuer Calibre S
http://modissima.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/tag_heuer_calibre_s.jpg


My best mate, and soon to be best man next year, has this one. We both got ours at roughly the same time, and if he had not got it, this is what i'd have got, such a beautiful watch!

[Gismo]

that TISSOT I got was the most I have ever spent on a watch and it felt almost like I was getting a mortgage at the time!! Well, you would take Julie with you :lol:

[GCA3N]

My best mate, and soon to be best man next year, has this one. We both got ours at roughly the same time, and if he had not got it, this is what i'd have got, such a beautiful watch!

That is one stunning watch so how much would one of these set me back then?...

[zimbo]

Well, you would take Julie with you :lol:

:Whistle::lol: best impulsive buy I have EVER made.


That is one stunning watch so how much would one of these set me back then?...

Your prbably starting at around £1200 and only going to be heading upwards from there!!! :thud:

[Delboy]

That is one stunning watch so how much would one of these set me back then?...

On the high street - circa £2k :eek:

Internet - circa £1400 (but will it be genuine?!)

Or you could buy a replica from Thailand for $125, including free delivery :lol:

[ELFMAN]

Wish I had a picture of my childhood 'Timex' with its plastic strap.... now THAT was a PROPER watch - when you were about seven. Did it for me! Of course when I was seven they were still using Sundials. I still have it somewhere, so if the Antiques Roadshow comes to town, I'm sorted.

I don't even wear a watch every day, as everywhere I am usually has a clock in view. I have a Citizen 'Eco-Drive', which just tells me the time and the date. Simple but effective, probably the watch equivalent of a Ford Fiesta, and another one which is a strange 'surfing-themed' (ocean, not internet) velcro-fastened 'Gul-logo-d' thing, which is the watch equivalent of a VW Camper Van. I do like the look of some watches - it's the visual impact combined with the very clever 'technology in miniature' thing I think. Still, I have to say some of the prices are just plain daft, although I do understand the investment value/heirloom aspects. I'd still rather spend the dosh on Music, Gigs and MINI bits - sometimes the best times are when you forget the time!

[GCA3N]

On the high street - circa £2k :eek:

Internet - circa £1400 (but will it be genuine?!)

Or you could buy a replica from Thailand for $125, including free delivery :lol:


Oh nice, me thinks I have found my 40th birthday present...............3 years from now :lol:

[AndyP & Lenore]

That is one stunning watch so how much would one of these set me back then?...

You can pick one up at the Tag outlet in Cheshire Oaks shopping village for £1400, that's if they still have it - this was back in March. Was sorely tempted and Lenore told me to just go and get it, but I'm too mean.

A.:D

[GCA3N]

You can pick one up at the Tag outlet in Cheshire Oaks shopping village for £1400, that's if they still have it - this was back in March. Was sorely tempted and Lenore told me to just go and get it, but I'm too mean.

A.:D


Cheers for that, spoke to Kim tonight told her I found my birthday present so she has 35 months to save up, thats roughly a tenner a week, so no excuses:lol:

[AndyP & Lenore]

Cheers for that, spoke to Kim tonight told her I found my birthday present so she has 35 months to save up, thats roughly a tenner a week, so no excuses:lol:

She wouldn'y miss a tenner a week.:thumbs up:

A.:D

[GCA3N]

She wouldn'y miss a tenner a week.:thumbs up:

A.:D

Exactly that's what I said , i mean one tenner baggy a week to give up.:lol:

[zimbo]

You can pick one up at the Tag outlet in Cheshire Oaks shopping village for £1400, that's if they still have it - this was back in March. Was sorely tempted and Lenore told me to just go and get it, but I'm too mean.

A.:D

:thud:


Cheers for that, spoke to Kim tonight told her I found my birthday present so she has 35 months to save up, thats roughly a tenner a week, so no excuses:lol:

...and what was the outcome of that conversation? were you told to "do one" :lol:

[baptie]

You could feed a 3rd world counrty with all your wealth on ere, Some top timekeepers there!

I just git a Breil for day to day use.

[GCA3N]

:thud:



...and what was the outcome of that conversation? were you told to "do one" :lol:

No actually not at all she said we'll see, thats as good as yes. I mean £1400 on a birthday present is excessive but not for a big one :lol:

[Crombers]

Mmmmmmmmmmm ....................... I like watches :yes nod:, always have :smilewinkgrin:

Currently wearing a Tag Heuer Aquaracer Automatic (silver dial). Had waited years (like Del Bhoy) to get one so when I left my job (voluntary redundancy) in the whisky industry in Jan 2007 I took my chance. Bonus points were also on offer as one of my mates, mates worked in the watch, sales, jewels type thing & I managed to get a friends & family discount of ......................... 35% :clap:, so my £1495 watch cost me £971.75 , .................... chi,ching :thumbs up:

Wear it every day & never take it off, even swimming or shower :yes nod:

Would post up a pic ..................... but I canny be @rsed :thumbs up:

[Craig]

No watch for me.... Just and iPhone to tell the time :rolleyes:

[Delboy]

Currently wearing a Tag Heuer Aquaracer Automatic (silver dial). Had waited years (like Del Bhoy) to get one so when I left my job (voluntary redundancy) in the whisky industry in Jan 2007 I took my chance.

Glad you've got better taste in watches than football teams Crombgers :smilewinkgrin:.

[GCA3N]

Crombgers :smilewinkgrin:.


Brilliant retort :clap:

[baptie]

No watch for me.... Just and iPhone to tell the time

Surely not!

I feel in the skud without my watch on

[Crombers]

Glad you've got better taste in watches than football teams Crombgers :smilewinkgrin:.

Quotes like this WILL come back to 'haunt' :hand:

[euan]

Funnily enough, I thought about posting about this the other week but didn't know what the reaction would be.

I'm a watch geek...Have a fair few these days and a real thing for automatics.

So, I have good ones and "beaters", or my daily wearers if you will. I call them beaters, but I'd be gutted to bash them!

So, this was my collection about a year ago:

http://img229.imageshack.us/img229/4918/p1050490.jpg

This was a wedding present from the missus (she got the womens version with a silver face from me when we had our son)

http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/3652/p1050471m.jpg

This I'd wanted for a long time, love it:
http://img229.imageshack.us/img229/8158/p1050495.jpg


Since then, I've added one of these, it's a Japanese import Seiko called a Monster, can't get them in this country (well, you can, but they are all imports)
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y287/Tiggercat69/SKX779K2.jpg

And recently, added this to the collection which I wear most days, it's a 3 timezone Hamilton Khaki on a rubber strap. Really comfy, though it's easily the largest watch I own.
http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/7485/dscf0005edit320pm3.jpg

[Delboy]

Great watches Euan :thumbs up:. Very nice Seamaster, and that Tag Monaco is a real head-turner :yes nod:.

[euan]

Great watches Euan :thumbs up:. Very nice Seamaster, and that Tag Monaco is a real head-turner :yes nod:.

You know it's funny, so many people have commented on that omega and it must be the plainest watch they do! I love it though, it's a reL dress watch (though in my book a mens dress watch should really have a leather strap) and goes well with everything. My wife was between it and a James bond dive omega, but I'm so glad she went for that one.

[AndyP & Lenore]

Euan, that Omega is a lovely looking watch. Nice and simple and uncluttered.:thumbs up:

Before I could afford the Tag's prices I had a couple of Seiko Kinetic watches, very nice and solid watches but the straps were pretty poor quality I found.

A.:D

[euan]

Euan, that Omega is a lovely looking watch. Nice and simple and uncluttered.:thumbs up:

Before I could afford the Tag's prices I had a couple of Seiko Kinetic watches, very nice and solid watches but the straps were pretty poor quality I found.
A.:D

The strap on my seiko isn't the usual, it's a big chunky thing and comparable to the omega bracelet straps. I've really got into seiko of late, the seiko 5 range is a real goldmine for affordable automatic watches that are good quality, especially some of the import stuff with Japanese movements in them. If I could let you try it I would, it's a weighty beast of a thing!

[N16SHP]

I love your Monaco Tag Euan, such a great looking watch. Also have to echo what Derrick said about your Seamaster, simplicity at its best, just a shame I couldn't quite afford the Planet Oceans!

[euan]

I love your Monaco Tag Euan, such a great looking watch. Also have to echo what Derrick said about your Seamaster, simplicity at its best, just a shame I couldn't quite afford the Planet Oceans!

They've gone up so much in the last 4 years it's rediculous. I got my Monaco on a very good deal and before the price went balistic, same with the Seamaster. The Seiko is second hand, and my Hamilton I picked up for much less than half price when my local jeweller was getting rid if the stock - timing is everything!

You can still pick up a Planet Ocean for OK money second hand if that's an option for you - just need to buy from somewhere respectable. I really like them, my mate has one (with a black bezel on a leather strap) and it's stunning.

Or if it's the look you like, some of the Seikos look similar for not massive money - have a google for Seiko SKX007 or the SKX009 - they're both on my hit list. Or the Monster that I have can be had with an Orange face (most of them are actually Orange, I wanted the black one). They also do a version of it called a night monster, goes for a load more money but it's all black - black face and bezel, and the strap is usually metal too. I like it a lot!!

[Crombers]

Brilliant retort :clap:

Well well well

Did'ny think you were into nicknames!

[AndyP & Lenore]

Stop it immediately you two!:smilewinkgrin: Let's not go there again.:smilewinkgrin:

A.:D

[GCA3N]

Well well well

Did'ny think you were into nicknames!

you did start it now, which I hate saying was funny too.

[Delboy]

I've been playing about with the camera trying to get a decent photo of my Tag - this is one of my better efforts and I hope you like it :thumbs up:.

http://www1.picturepush.com/photo/a/3842389/1024/Watches/P7212723v3.jpg

[euan]

Now, how did you do that? Great shot! I can never get any kind of decent shot of a watch!

Did you use a tripod? What's the camera?

[Delboy]

Now, how did you do that? Great shot! I can never get any kind of decent shot of a watch!

Did you use a tripod? What's the camera?

Thanks! My camera is an Olympus E-420 with the 14-42mm Zuiko lens - it was mounted on a tripod and set on macro mode, no flash, 2s delayed shutter to avoid camera shake. The watch is sitting on a mirrored wall tile with a Mini Clubman accessories brochure stood up behind it :smilewinkgrin:. I used natural light coming in from a window to the right - I've found that using direct light from a flash or spotlight is not helpful so I like using natural light and a slow shutter speed if necssary. I've tried using a small light "tent" but haven't been too successful with it so far - need to try some more with it as many people swear by them.

[Stewart]

It is incredibly clear, nice shot. I’d love to drive up the West Coast and take my time taking pictures with a tripod and quality DSLR. I always rush my pictures with a compact.

[MINI William]

Forgot that i hadent put up any pictures of my watches. So are some pictures I've took today. Ill start off with my Briel with Carbon Fibre face
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u122/miniwilliam/001-10.jpg
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u122/miniwilliam/002-4.jpg
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u122/miniwilliam/003-9.jpg

My first Tag a Formula1 red face that I got for my 18th birthday
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u122/miniwilliam/004-5.jpg
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u122/miniwilliam/005-8.jpg

and my latest watch. Tag Indy 500 with Graphite face
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u122/miniwilliam/006-5.jpg
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u122/miniwilliam/007-4.jpg
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u122/miniwilliam/008-3.jpg
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u122/miniwilliam/010-5.jpg

in the box
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u122/miniwilliam/011-3.jpg
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u122/miniwilliam/012-5.jpg

Hope yous all like :smilewinkgrin:

[Gismo]

Nice selection of tags :thumbs up:

[MINI William]

Somes of dads watches and mums TAG
Starting from the left -
Casio ProTrek
Tag Formula1 Crono (upsidedown)
Seiko Cronograph
Casio Carbonfibre waveceptor
Mintex C-Tech
Tag Indy 500 White face
Irmscher Motorsport
Mums Tag Formula1
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u122/miniwilliam/001-11.jpg

Me and Dads Indy 500's
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u122/miniwilliam/005-9.jpg
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u122/miniwilliam/006-6.jpg

[GCA3N]

very nice indeed love the one with the CF face.

[MINI William]

very nice indeed love the one with the CF face.

Thanks Greig. I've got other nice watches just can't find some of them

[Bazthemod]

Well I got hooked by this thread, as much as I love my old watch it was breaking down more frequently then ever and driving me nuts.

So I decided to treat myself for making it through Uni and get an Automatic watch. I started off looking at Mondaine watches but in the end I decided to got for a Tag Carrera Calibre 16.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs260.snc4/40337_429483300368_611850368_4854744_1646077_n.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs208.snc4/38738_429483315368_611850368_4854745_7357089_n.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs215.snc4/39101_429483340368_611850368_4854746_1995042_n.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs189.snc4/37785_429483370368_611850368_4854748_3369507_n.jpg

[GCA3N]

mmm lovely baz.

[Craig]

Do they not just tell the time? :rolleyes:

[Big Gordy]

Do they not just tell the time? :rolleyes:

Yes.....but they also give your arm a work out :Whistle:

[N16SHP]

Beautiful watches Baz and William. I love the fact you and your dad have matching watches with a slight difference William. As for yours Baz, its a favourite of mine, due to seeing it every month being held by either Lewis or Jenson on the inside cover of my Top Gear mag!!

[Big Gordy]

Geez......and they say there's a recession :rolleyes:

[Crombers]

Poor students eh!

[Crombers]

by either Lewis or Jenson on the inside cover of my Top Gear mag!! Negative sales pitch 4 me

[N16SHP]

Negative sales pitch 4 me

Works for us, we're still young enough to be a formula 1 driver:Whistle::Whistle:

Ha ha, only joking mate! I think being a Tag fan, anything would sell it for me. Actually, thats a lie, I seen Leonardo DiCarprio in a picture modeling one and didn't even really check the watch!

[MINI William]

Works for us, we're still young enough to be a formula 1 driver:Whistle::Whistle:

Ha ha, only joking mate! I think being a Tag fan, anything would sell it for me. Actually, thats a lie, I seen Leonardo DiCarprio in a picture modeling one and didn't even really check the watch!

And how does your girlfriend feel about you checking out Leonardo? Have you seen the way he holds the watch in his hand. Such a stupid advert

[Delboy]

Me and Dads Indy 500's
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u122/miniwilliam/005-9.jpg

Very nice :thumbs up:. Quite a collection you've got going there :smilewinkgrin:.


Well I got hooked by this thread, as much as I love my old watch it was breaking down more frequently then ever and driving me nuts.

So I decided to treat myself for making it through Uni and get an Automatic watch. I started off looking at Mondaine watches but in the end I decided to got for a Tag Carrera Calibre 16.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs189.snc4/37785_429483370368_611850368_4854748_3369507_n.jpg

Lovely Baz, really lovely :thumbs up:. Good to yourself, aren't you? :smilewinkgrin:

[zimbo]

Tag Carrera Calibre 16.


http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs208.snc4/38738_429483315368_611850368_4854745_7357089_n.jpg



HOLY MOLY, I really like the look of this watch Baz, so I went to have a nosey at the prices out of curiosity and nearly spat my coffee out all over the keyboard!!! :thud::Whistle:

[Bazthemod]

HOLY MOLY, I really like the look of this watch Baz, so I went to have a nosey at the prices out of curiosity and nearly spat my coffee out all over the keyboard!!! :thud::Whistle:

Aye so did my folks haha ... lets just say I won't be changing it for a very long time!

[euan]

Aye so did my folks haha ... lets just say I won't be changing it for a very long time!

You will though - once you start getting sucked into watches you're always looking for the next one!

Lovely watch though, classic Tag and you can't go far wrong in my view.

[Big Gordy]

lets just say I won't be changing it for a very long time!

Aye like for the rest of your life :thud:

[Big Gordy]

classic Tag and you can't go far wrong in my view.

:thumbs up: Its a TAG I've got but can't remember which one :blush::p

[MiniSnaps]

Ahhh...watches my other vice :smilewinkgrin:

Haven't bought any for a while, but the current collection is:

Rolex Datejust 16200 (owned for 12 years)
Panerai 005 "Logo"
Jaeger Le Coultre in gold (1960s -not sure of the model)
Seiko "Monster" Black dial
Seiko "Monster" Orange dial
Seiko Sport 5 Black Titanium Asian Market Ltd Edition

[euan]

Ahhh...watches my other vice :smilewinkgrin:

Haven't bought any for a while, but the current collection is:

Rolex Datejust 16200 (owned for 12 years)
Panerai 005 "Logo"
Jaeger Le Coultre in gold (1960s -not sure of the model)
Seiko "Monster" Black dial
Seiko "Monster" Orange dial
Seiko Sport 5 Black Titanium Asian Market Ltd Edition

Now that is a collection!

However - this thread is worthless without pictures ;-)

[MiniSnaps]

Now that is a collection!

However - this thread is worthless without pictures ;-)

Some old shots from 5 years ago with a Nikon 8700 and a couple of workshop lamps for lighting :frown:....

The Monsters

http://larrybiggs.net/scwf/images/com/photobucket/img/6e/06/08/55/93db65a19a118db43827d249.jpg

http://larrybiggs.net/scwf/images/com/photobucket/img/15/32/68/cf/1c727dff6d27c76d1a55a17c.jpg

http://larrybiggs.net/scwf/images/com/photobucket/img/a8/80/08/46/075acc03758e6b9694a9b24f.jpg

[Crombers]

:thumbs up: Its a TAG I've got but can't remember which one :blush::p

Hey ................. that'll do sir .................. that'll do :thumbs up:



It's once they call day care for us then that's the time to worry :moonie:

[Fester]

mmmmm not sure if I should post this as it kinda makes me the pauper in this thread. Not really been into watches as couldn't wear one due to the type of job I used to do (delivering furniture TV's washing machines etc to much risk of scratching something) so I just have a cheapo work watch and "good" watch
Timex Expedition
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v140/stevedear/glamis7-8-2010001.jpg
Fossil
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v140/stevedear/glamis7-8-2010003.jpg

cheers
Stephen

[Delboy]

You might remember my Citizen Eco-Drive with the brown leather strap:-

http://www5.picturepush.com/photo/a/3748578/800/Watches/P7052596.jpg

Well, I changed the strap to a rubber diver's strap and it has transformed the look of this watch. I wanted to wear it more casually and the new strap seems to fit the bill perfectly IMHO :smilewinkgrin:. Hope you like the new photos.

http://www5.picturepush.com/photo/a/3992528/800/Watches/P8143457v2.jpg
http://www1.picturepush.com/photo/a/3992529/800/Watches/P8143458v2.jpg
http://www2.picturepush.com/photo/a/3992530/800/Watches/P8143459v2.jpg

[GCA3N]

You might remember my Citizen Eco-Drive with the brown leather strap:-

http://www5.picturepush.com/photo/a/3748578/800/Watches/P7052596.jpg

Well, I changed the strap to a rubber diver's strap and it has transformed the look of this watch. I wanted to wear it more casually and the new strap seems to fit the bill perfectly IMHO :smilewinkgrin:. Hope you like the new photos.

http://www5.picturepush.com/photo/a/3992528/800/Watches/P8143457v2.jpg
http://www1.picturepush.com/photo/a/3992529/800/Watches/P8143458v2.jpg
http://www2.picturepush.com/photo/a/3992530/800/Watches/P8143459v2.jpg

Cannot believe the difference del looks night and day from before very nice.

[euan]

Like the look of that on the new strap, completely changes the look!

[Delboy]

Cannot believe the difference del looks night and day from before very nice.


Like the look of that on the new strap, completely changes the look!

Thanks guys. It is amazing how a strap can transform a watch - a bit like a new set of alloys on a car :lol:.

[N16SHP]

Have to agree with the others Del, the watch looks mucho better now. I'm not a fan of the croc straps if i'm honest, but now the watch looks awsome!!!

[Delboy]

Thanks Neil. I'm really pleased with it and actually feel like I got a new watch!

[euan]

Have to agree with the others Del, the watch looks mucho better now. I'm not a fan of the croc straps if i'm honest, but now the watch looks awsome!!!

Croc straps can look ok but the colours need to be right. Brown croc with a black face is not (in my view) a good look in the first place. Plus that watch is crying for something more hard wearing than leather.

[MiniSnaps]

My Panerai 005...

http://www.selectivefocus.co.uk/panerai.jpg

and (now sold) 1977 Omega Speedmaster Quartz

http://www.selectivefocus.co.uk/omega.jpg

[Delboy]

My Panerai 005...

http://www.selectivefocus.co.uk/panerai.jpg

Nice Panerai and nice photo too. What size is that one? Manual wind?

[MiniSnaps]

44mm manual wind, with a one off (well, one of two in the world) Strapmasters strap

[MINI William]

Some quick pictures on my new TAG Carrera Automatic Calibre 16. Got this today for my 21st from Mum and Dad

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u122/miniwilliam/002-6.jpg
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u122/miniwilliam/008-4.jpg
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u122/miniwilliam/014-3.jpg

[Mini Ecosse]

Some quick pictures on my new TAG Carrera Automatic Calibre 16. Got this today for my 21st from Mum and Dad

Very nice :thumbs up::thumbs up:

[MINI William]

Very nice :thumbs up::thumbs up:

Thanks Stephen

[Delboy]

Very nice William :yes nod:, lovely watch :thumbs up:. Love the back too!

[Crombers]

So what else did you get, dinna tell us that 'the cheapskates' didn't get you anything else :rolleyes:

[GCA3N]

That's what I wanted. Oh disregard the comment on ur happy birthday thread now.

Very very nice btw very jealous.

[Bazthemod]

Very nice seen that someplace before :p lol

[euan]

Lovely watch there, look after it!

[Delboy]

Lume shot for the photographers :smilewinkgrin:...

http://www3.picturepush.com/photo/a/4210691/1024/Watches/P9193834v2.jpg

[Stewart]

Very nice, while we are on about watches my Tag just started its five second hand movement to indicate its battery is on the way out. Popped into a jewellers Braehead and they wanted £50 and a three week turnaround.

So took a look and this Martains does top of the line way beyond my watch and can do while I wait plus its a short drive to the other side of Glasgow.
The cost to replace the cell for an origianl Tag F1 is £25.00, fully inclusive of Swiss Renata cell & testing for water-resistance to 50mts.
This work can usually be completed while you wait!

Testing to 200mts and above, if required, is £35.00 and takes aprx’ 1 week.

Regards

http://www.martinsjewellers.co.uk/Watch-Repairs.php (http://www.martinsjewellers.co.uk/Watch-Repairs.php)


Anyone used this Company.

[MiniSnaps]

Haven't used them, but I phoned for a quote to brush a Rolex bracelet and they wanted something like £80, which sounded an awful lot, in the end I bought a packet of Scotchbrite for a quid and did it myself....

http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac282/selectivefocus1/DSC_9129.jpg

[euan]

Very nice, while we are on about watches my Tag just started its five second hand movement to indicate its battery is on the way out. Popped into a jewellers Braehead and they wanted £50 and a three week turnaround.

So took a look and this Martains does top of the line way beyond my watch and can do while I wait plus its a short drive to the other side of Glasgow.
The cost to replace the cell for an origianl Tag F1 is £25.00, fully inclusive of Swiss Renata cell & testing for water-resistance to 50mts.
This work can usually be completed while you wait!

Testing to 200mts and above, if required, is £35.00 and takes aprx’ 1 week.

Regards

http://www.martinsjewellers.co.uk/Watch-Repairs.php (http://www.martinsjewellers.co.uk/Watch-Repairs.php)


Anyone used this Company.

I haven't used them, but they get a decent write up on some of the watch forums I look at.

I guess the key thing is if you want it pressure tested again to 200M - 50M basically means it's splash spoof, 200M means it won't get damaged if you properly dunk it.

[MiniSnaps]

I haven't used them, but they get a decent write up on some of the watch forums I look at.

I guess the key thing is if you want it pressure tested again to 200M - 50M basically means it's splash spoof, 200M means it won't get damaged if you properly dunk it.

Here's the "official" rating of the various levels of water resistance...

Water Resistant or 30 m Suitable for everyday use. Splash/rain resistant. Not suitable for swimming, snorkeling, water related work and fishing. Not suitable for diving.

Water Resistant 50 m Suitable for swimming, white water rafting, no snorkeling water related work, and fishing. Not suitable for diving.

Water Resistant 100 m Suitable for recreational surfing, swimming, snorkeling, sailing and water sports. Not suitable for diving.

Water Resistant 200 m Suitable for professional marine activity and serious surface water sports. Not suitable for diving.

Diver's 100 m Minimum ISO standard (ISO 6425) for scuba diving at depths Not suitable for saturation diving. Diver's 100 m and 150 m watches are generally old(er) watches.

Diver's 200 m or 300 m Suitable for scuba diving at depths Not suitable for saturation diving. Typical ratings for contemporary diver's watches.

Diver's 300+ m for mixed-gas diving Suitable for saturation diving (helium enriched environment). Watches designed for mixed-gas diving will have the DIVER’S WATCH L M FOR MIXED-GAS DIVING additional marking

My favourite though is for the ladies' Cartier watches, in the literature that comes with them owners are advised to be careful not to get perfume anywhere near the watch as it can damage the internals :frown:

[AndyP & Lenore]

Handy to know.:thumbs up:

But, my EBEL say's it's "Water resistant 10ATM", which I'm asuming is 10 atmosphere's. Where does that come in the 50M to 200M scale though?:confused:

A.:D

Edit: After a good old Google search it looks like that means it's 100M water resistant.

[MiniSnaps]

Handy to know.:thumbs up:

But, my EBEL say's it's "Water resistant 10ATM", which I'm asuming is 10 atmosphere's. Where does that come in the 50M to 200M scale though?:confused:

A.:D



Edit: After a good old Google search it looks like that means it's 100M water resistant.

It's all nonsense anyway, if you ever find yourself 330ft under water the last thing you'll be worrying about is whether your watch is going to start leaking :laugh:

[N16SHP]

It's all nonsense anyway, if you ever find yourself 330ft under water the last thing you'll be worrying about is whether your watch is going to start leaking :laugh:

:laugh::laugh::laugh:....Brilliant!


Handy to know.:thumbs up:

But, my EBEL say's it's "Water resistant 10ATM", which I'm asuming is 10 atmosphere's. Where does that come in the 50M to 200M scale though?:confused:

A.:D

Edit: After a good old Google search it looks like that means it's 100M water resistant.

Noticed your Ebel yesterday Andy, beautiful looking watch!

[MiniSnaps]

Reminds me of an old joke....

A very successful lawyer parked his brand new Porsche Carrera GT in front of the office, ready to show it off to his colleagues. As he got out, a truck came along too close to the curb and completely tore off the driver's door.

Fortunately, a cop in a police car was close enough to see the accident and pulled up behind the Porsche, his lights flashing. But, before the cop had a chance to ask any questions, the lawyer started screaming hysterically about how his Porsche, which he had just picked up the day before, was now completely ruined and would never be the same, no matter how hard the body shop tries to make it new again.

After the lawyer finally wound down from his rant, the cop shook his head in disgust and disbelief. "I can't believe how materialistic you lawyers are," he said. "You are so focused on your possessions that you neglect the most important things in life."

"How can you say such a thing?" asked the lawyer.

The cop replied, "Don't you even realize that your left arm is missing? It got ripped off when the truck hit you!!!"

"OH, MY GOD!" screamed the lawyer, "MY ROLEX!"


:smilewinkgrin:

[euan]

Here's the "official" rating of the various levels of water resistance...

Water Resistant or 30 m Suitable for everyday use. Splash/rain resistant. Not suitable for swimming, snorkeling, water related work and fishing. Not suitable for diving.

Water Resistant 50 m Suitable for swimming, white water rafting, no snorkeling water related work, and fishing. Not suitable for diving.

Water Resistant 100 m Suitable for recreational surfing, swimming, snorkeling, sailing and water sports. Not suitable for diving.

Water Resistant 200 m Suitable for professional marine activity and serious surface water sports. Not suitable for diving.

Diver's 100 m Minimum ISO standard (ISO 6425) for scuba diving at depths Not suitable for saturation diving. Diver's 100 m and 150 m watches are generally old(er) watches.

Diver's 200 m or 300 m Suitable for scuba diving at depths Not suitable for saturation diving. Typical ratings for contemporary diver's watches.

Diver's 300+ m for mixed-gas diving Suitable for saturation diving (helium enriched environment). Watches designed for mixed-gas diving will have the DIVER’S WATCH L M FOR MIXED-GAS DIVING additional marking

My favourite though is for the ladies' Cartier watches, in the literature that comes with them owners are advised to be careful not to get perfume anywhere near the watch as it can damage the internals :frown:

cheers - slightly more accurate than my "you can dunk it" comment :-)

Perfume - I'm guessing that if you have the watch on, and continue to spray perfume on your wrists then the mist will get into the internals and over time gunk it up. Would need a LOT of perfume though!

I'm only just about brave enough to dunk my 200M divers watch in the bath, never mind to wear it when swimming. Mind you, it's so heavy and I'm such a wuss, I'd be going round in circles endlessly!

[Stewart]

Cheers for the info, 50M sounds fine as I don’t go diving but I have been swimming with my Tag on. If I can swim with it that’s fine after it’s a diving watch.

[Delboy]

Mods - think this thread needs to be moved to Off Topic & Banter (don't think it's really holding up as a Photography thread). :thumbs up:

[Stewart]

Sorry Del thats my fault asking about the watch place I'm taking my Tag.:blush:

Quick anyone got a pic of a new Watch:smilewinkgrin:

[AndyP & Lenore]

Mods - think this thread needs to be moved to Off Topic & Banter (don't think it's really holding up as a Photography thread). :thumbs up:

Yeah, kind of agree with you there. Trouble is, any photography thread is going to drift towards discussing the subject of the photographs. So, the same could really be said about any topic raised in the Photography section.

Stuff, it, I'm taking the 5th on this one:confused:. Alan, your call.:yes nod:

A.:D

[Delboy]

No need to apologise Stewart, this isn't a criticism - it's great that the thread has been so popular!

I guess it doesn't really matter if it's moved or not, it just seemed the thing to do so that folk could discuss all aspects of watches without feeling the need to post any photos. Although that didn't stop Stewart :lol:.

[Gismo]

I think this section needs the banter to keep it going, but, if anyone wants it to be kept to pictures and comments only then let me know and i'll strip the banter out :thumbs up:

[Delboy]

I think this section needs the banter to keep it going, but, if anyone wants it to be kept to pictures and comments only then let me know and i'll strip the banter out :thumbs up:

No Alan, that wasn't what I meant. I think the discussion/banter is good so just leave it please.

Forget I said anything about moving this thread :rolleyes: :lol:.
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[euan]

ignoring photos for a bit ;-)

So, one thing I've been looking at is sourcing a birth year watch. For some sentimental reason, I like the idea of owning a watch that is the same age as me.

Fortunately, I wasn't born in the 80's as there lies horrendousness, but in 1976, where you find some absolute gems.

Current favourites are Seiko Bullheads (but realistically, they're too big for my wrists), Omega (I'd love a moon watch), or something from Heuer like a Monza or Carrera.

Anyone else looked at doing this?

[Delboy]

Never even thought about it before Euan! But now that you've mentioned it, I think I need to investigate......1979 :smilewinkgrin:.

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[Delboy]

The first commercially available quartz watch was the Seiko Quartz Astron 35SQ released on Christmas Day of my birthyear, 1969.

I guess I'd have to go with that :yes nod: :thumbs up:.

This is a description of it here (http://global.epson.com/company/milestones/05_35sq.pdf).

[euan]

The first commercially available quartz watch was the Seiko Quartz Astron 35SQ released on Christmas Day of my birthyear, 1969.

I guess I'd have to go with that :yes nod: :thumbs up:.

This is a description of it here (http://global.epson.com/company/milestones/05_35sq.pdf).

It's an interesting watch that - a piece of history and, fortunately!, a nice looking watch.

[euan]

Do we like this or is it a bit too 70s?

http://www.chronomaster.co.uk/B172_Seiko_gold_1.jpg

[Delboy]

Do we like this or is it a bit too 70s?

I'm not really liking the colour combo :frown:. Add green and violet and you've got a rainbow :hand:.

[euan]

Hi all,

Some additional shots for you for my updated strap - had the watch a while on a rubber strap which was comfy but never felt right on the watch. So had this custom made for it, what do you reckon?

http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/9783/p1100205.jpg
http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/8105/p1100208f.jpg
http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/8082/p1100201.jpg

[Delboy]

Looks great Euan, nice and chunky and suits the watch really well. Where did you get it made?

[euan]

Had it done by this guy:

http://www.toshi-straps.co.uk/

Lots of options on colours, and really helpful too as to what might look good on it. From order to delivery in a week too. He just makes very chunky stuff and it's not cheap, but the Hamilton leather strap is £150! I also bought a tool that allows me to change the strap myself - it's SO easy to do!

All in all, I'm really pleased.

[Delboy]

Good after-market straps are expensive but are normally better quality than the oem straps.

Looks really nice - great colour choice.

[euan]

Cheers :-)

Yeah, I'm now planning a new (albeit much cheaper!) strap to wear with my other new addition, a Japan only model Seiko:

This photo is the one I bought, not my pictures i'm afraid, I'll need to do that though.

http://ivshc.com/Watch/Army-Auto/SNK807K2-02.jpg

Just a cheapy, but proper auto with glass caseback. Not bad for 42 quid delivered, perfect for those of us with smaller wrists. Going to put it on a black leather strap with white stitching I think, will be perfect for work then.

[Mini Ecosse]

FFS £55 for battery for my TAG F1!:argh::argh:

[MiniSnaps]

Go to the dealers did we? :hand:

I've just replaced the one in my mum's Cartier.....£1.25 for the oem battery :smilewinkgrin:

Seriously though, the £55 will include pressure testing as well as the quid's worth of battery....

[Mini Ecosse]

Go to the dealers did we? :hand:

I've just replaced the one in my mum's Cartier.....£1.25 for the oem battery :smilewinkgrin:

Seriously though, the £55 will include pressure testing as well as the quid's worth of battery....

Right on both accounts:thumbs up:

Oh aye, and 4 weeks to change as it has to be sent away!!!!!!

[Gismo]

Right on both accounts:thumbs up:

Oh aye, and 4 weeks to change as it has to be sent away!!!!!!But, it will have also gotten a wee service while the guy was in there, given the cost of the watch the battery is pennies even at 55 quid :Whistle:

[MiniSnaps]

But, it will have also gotten a wee service while the guy was in there, given the cost of the watch the battery is pennies even at 55 quid :Whistle:

Yeah, lots of serviceable parts in a quartz movement :thumbs up:

[Mini Ecosse]

But, it will have also gotten a wee service while the guy was in there, given the cost of the watch the battery is pennies even at 55 quid :Whistle:

£250 if you want watch serviced!

[Stewart]

Got my F1 done for £25 pressure tested. lucky the place is in Glasgow. they done it on the spot:thumbs up:

Martins of Glasgow
1158 Maryhill Road
Glasgow
Scotland
G20 9TA

[Mini Ecosse]

Got my F1 done for £25 pressure tested. lucky the place is in Glasgow. they done it on the spot:thumbs up:

Martins of Glasgow
1158 Maryhill Road
Glasgow
Scotland
G20 9TA

Thanks for info, will keep in mind for next time.

[Stewart]

The shop does a lot of high end watches from England and abroad with repairs. I got priced a new Glass and Bezel when I was in. I’m sure the Glass was £10 and Bezel £25.

I had to get it done for the HT as it was on that moving five seconds at a time that looks like it’s a fake when it not.

[MiniSnaps]

Got my F1 done for £25 pressure tested. lucky the place is in Glasgow. they done it on the spot:thumbs up:

Martins of Glasgow
1158 Maryhill Road
Glasgow
Scotland
G20 9TA

That doesn't sound too bad - I phoned them for a quote to rebrush a badly scratched Rolex bracelet and they wanted £80 :confused:

5 minutes with a green Scotchbrite from Tesco (99p for 5)

and it looked like this....

http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac282/selectivefocus1/DSC_9129.jpg
:smilewinkgrin:

[Stewart]

green Scotchbrite ?

i may look out for this next time im in as my tag needs a good clean, cheers.

[MiniSnaps]

green Scotchbrite ?

i may look out for this next time im in as my tag needs a good clean, cheers.

If you have highly polished areas to do (unlikely on a Tag, but....) then the best product is Cape Cod cloth, it's amazing the depth of scratches you can polish out with it.

[ianking]

Well just home from purchasing my first ever decent watch (or what I would class as decent).

Really wanted a Breitling Navitimer and wish I had bought it 6 months ago when I was thinking about it as its gone up in price by over £1000. As a result of that and the mental service costs I have come away with my 2nd choice but Im still very happy with it.

Raymond Weil Freelancer 7730.

Will get up pics tomorrow.

[AndyP & Lenore]

Thats a beautiful RW Ian. Good purchase.:thumbs up::thumbs up: I really fancy one myself, but just can't justify the expense at the mo.

A.:D

[MiniSnaps]

Well just home from purchasing my first ever decent watch (or what I would class as decent).

Really wanted a Breitling Navitimer and wish I had bought it 6 months ago when I was thinking about it as its gone up in price by over £1000. As a result of that and the mental service costs I have come away with my 2nd choice but Im still very happy with it.

Raymond Weil Freelancer 7730.

Will get up pics tomorrow.

Breitlings are never a good buy new, last one I got offered a few years back (by a Rolex dealer that had taken it in p/x) had cost it's premier league footballer owner the guts of £4k 6 months previously and was being retailed for £1500.....:frown:

My own more modest SuperOcean Colt cost me just over a grand (again many years ago), I was offered £125 as a trade-in on a £3k Rolex by the dealer I bought it from at 9 months old :argh::hand:

[Gismo]

Really wanted a Breitling Navitimer and wish I had bought it 6 months ago when I was thinking about it as its gone up in price by over £1000Did you try here (http://www.watchesonnet.com/watches/breitling.html)

[ianking]

Did you try here (http://www.watchesonnet.com/watches/breitling.html)

Never tried there. The dollar prices listed on that site are pretty much what we are paying in sterling on the high street.
Im happy enough with my purchase so Im going to stop looking at watches on the net now.

[ianking]

Taken some pics of my new watch.
Im no photographer and have a pants camera but it lets you see it anyway.

The box is really smart. I will keep the box in a safe place.

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i260/ianking82/watch/000_0003.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i260/ianking82/watch/000_0004.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i260/ianking82/watch/000_0006.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i260/ianking82/watch/000_0007.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i260/ianking82/watch/000_0008.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i260/ianking82/watch/000_0009.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i260/ianking82/watch/000_0011.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i260/ianking82/watch/000_0019.jpg

[MiniSnaps]

That's a bit more tasteful than most Breitlings, Ian :thumbs up:

[AndyP & Lenore]

That's a bit more tasteful than most Breitlings, Ian :thumbs up:

yeah, what he said.

I'm sure Breitlings are fine timepieces, but all their faces just seem so cluttered.

Ian, that is a cracking watch. Enjoy!

A.

[Gismo]

Ian, that is a cracking watch. Enjoy!

A.What he said :thumbs up:

[ianking]

Thanks guys. Im very happy with the watch, maybe Im better of with that than a Breitling after all as I hope to keep it forever so I wanted one that will age well as fashions change

[N16SHP]

Beautiful watch Ian. As you said, you cannot go wrong with a chrono like that. A lot of watches, especially the TW Steel ones look awesome just now as they are huge, but that style will never last, where as this is timeless. I love the clear back on it too so that you can see the mech.

[euan]

Lovely watch, my favourite from their current range. I just love the brown leather strap contrast with the face, looks superb. Must stop looking at watches...

I'd be wearing it a lot though - watches are for wearing ;) I went through a spell of wearing my Monaco every day but when I bought the Hamilton I tend to wear it now as it's a bit smaller.

[AndyP & Lenore]

Moved this thread to the Off Topic forum as it does seem more appropriate rather than the Photography forum. As much as there's loads of pics in here, it's more watch chat than pics, so makes sense for it to move.

A.:thumbs up:

[Sheilz]

That's a lovely watch. I've never had what anyone would call a 'good' watch usually buying every day kind of stuff. Christmas 2010 one of the boys bought me a Rado. Been wearing it everyday since then. When I compare it's blemish free casing etc compared to my old one that is covered in minor scratches and scuffs I think I'm more appreciative of the idea of having a 'good' watch. I like looking at the high end stuff but unfortunately that lottery win continues to be elusive to allow me to indulge myself

[markjbb]

this is what i've got

need to get strap fixed on it tho the leather needs glued back into place

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NDk0WDM1MA==/$(KGrHqR,!q!E8WWmDdY4BPQtPUj5jQ~~60_12.JPG

[Scottie]

My current every day watch about 6 + years old. Hate the original strap so tight up to the face so swapped out for a strap on another watch I have much more comfy to wear.

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[Scottie]

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[Glorious]

Here's my Omega SMP. I have a few other watches, one Seiko Black Monster, and a Casio Pro Tek for when I'm training, but I love the Seamaster Pro. Omega stopped making these and it's quite sought after in the watch community so it'll hold it's value well. Might end up on my eldest's wrist on his 18th but I have a long time to enjoy it before that comes around. would eventually like to add a Planet Ocean or Rolex DSSD.

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k432/gloriousmcclorious/Watch.jpg

[AndyP & Lenore]

A couple of additions to my watch collection.

Got this last year.

http://tili.co.uk/fun_stuff/watches_07.JPG

And my amazingly gorgeous wife went halfers with me on this for my birthday. Been drooling over this watch for a couple of years and I absolutely love it. The sweep of the second hand is awesome.

http://tili.co.uk/fun_stuff/watches_04.JPG

Now have a nice collection. Still an empty space though. Hmmmmm.

http://tili.co.uk/fun_stuff/watches_11.JPG

A.:D

[euan]

Oh, very nice. Love the Chopard, but is it not massive???

I wore my Monaco for the first time in ages yesterday, loved having it back on though as it's the weekend with kids, I'll be back to the "day" watch.

[N16SHP]

Lovely Calibre S Andy! My best mate bought one the same time I got my Aquaracer, that picture really does it no justice.

Euan, I'm jealous, I'm still trying to get my wife to get me a Monaco for graduation...still failing miserably lol!

[euan]

Lovely Calibre S Andy! My best mate bought one the same time I got my Aquaracer, that picture really does it no justice.

Euan, I'm jealous, I'm still trying to get my wife to get me a Monaco for graduation...still failing miserably lol!

It's a lovely thing and I love wearing it, it always feels special as I'd wanted one for about 15 years and it, along with my Omega are the only two watches in the box that are always safe. Took about 4 years of hinting to get it though ;-) My wife bought it for me one Christmas after we got engaged as we had always agreed that when we did, she'd get a big stone and I'd get a Monaco. Can't believe the price of them now though, I'd be looking for a good second hand one now (and if you're into Monacos, check this site out LINK (http://heuerboy.com/heuerwatches.htm) - I really like the Monza he has at the moment. )

[AndyP & Lenore]

Oh, very nice. Love the Chopard, but is it not massive???

I wore my Monaco for the first time in ages yesterday, loved having it back on though as it's the weekend with kids, I'll be back to the "day" watch.

Cheers Euan. It's really not that big. For a while I wanted a Raymond Weil chronograph watch which looked amazing in the brochures, on the web and the advertising placards etc. But when I finally saw the watch it was enormous. The Chopard is just a beauty! Love it!:thumbs up:

A.

[AndyP & Lenore]

Lovely Calibre S Andy! My best mate bought one the same time I got my Aquaracer, that picture really does it no justice.

Euan, I'm jealous, I'm still trying to get my wife to get me a Monaco for graduation...still failing miserably lol!

Cheers Neil.:thumbs up: It's a cracking watch and you're right these crappy photo's really don't do it justice.

A.:D

[Sportspack Mark]

Dont suppose its worth posting pics of my £30 work watch in here? :popcorn:

Some absolute beauties in this thread!

[Scottie]

Today's watch. Baume Mercier

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[euan]

Cheers Euan. It's really not that big. For a while I wanted a Raymond Weil chronograph watch which looked amazing in the brochures, on the web and the advertising placards etc. But when I finally saw the watch it was enormous. The Chopard is just a beauty! Love it!:thumbs up:

A.

Re: Raymond Weil - the Freelancer chrono? It's a lovely looking thing but it's a 42 which is a big as I can wear. My Hamilton GMT is 42 but looks like a 44 as it hardly has any bezel on it and I stopped wearing it as the strap made it look even bigger. So I had a strap made to my spec and now it's never off my wrist.

[AndyP & Lenore]

Re: Raymond Weil - the Freelancer chrono? It's a lovely looking thing but it's a 42 which is a big as I can wear. My Hamilton GMT is 42 but looks like a 44 as it hardly has any bezel on it and I stopped wearing it as the strap made it look even bigger. So I had a strap made to my spec and now it's never off my wrist.

It wasn't the current Freelancer which Ian King has - which is the nicest looking RW watch I've ever seen. It was a special edition thing for their sponsorship of the Brits a few years ago. Will have a look and see if I can find a pic somewhere.

A.

[AndyP & Lenore]

Euan, this is it. You can't see how deep the watch is though. It was a monster on your wrist - very deep and very heavy. Looked amazing though.

http://www.goldsmiths.co.uk/content/Full/6220.jpg

[stoney]

This is mine just a wee cheap one from next but keeps the time very well :)

[Big Gordy]

Here's my latest addition.........:smilewinkgrin:

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TW Steel F1 Pilot

Nice big numbers so when I'm old and my sight is failing me I'll still be able to read it :laugh:

[Scottie]

I'm looking to buy a tw steel going to look Thursday at them. 45MM is my limit in size though. Oversized watches are in at the moment so your very trendy

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[Big Gordy]

I looked at the 48 mm one but its huuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuge on my wee skinny arms.....lol

[euan]

Euan, this is it. You can't see how deep the watch is though. It was a monster on your wrist - very deep and very heavy. Looked amazing though.

http://www.goldsmiths.co.uk/content/Full/6220.jpg

Ah, nice looking thing but yes, does look a tad chunky!

[euan]

I looked at the 48 mm one but its huuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuge on my wee skinny arms.....lol

A 48 would look huge on anyone but the Incredible Hulk!

[ELFMAN]

Euan, this is it. You can't see how deep the watch is though. It was a monster on your wrist - very deep and very heavy. Looked amazing though.

http://www.goldsmiths.co.uk/content/Full/6220.jpg

You'd be LATE everywhere you went, dragging this around - but at least you'd always know just HOW LATE you were! :smilewinkgrin:

[EcosseGP]

That looks a great watch and Raymond Weil too ..

[zimbo]

Here's my latest addition.........:smilewinkgrin:

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TW Steel F1 Pilot

Nice big numbers so WHEN I'm old and my sight is failing me I'll still be able to read it :laugh:

What do you mean, WHEN!!! :hand:

[rpn]

My latest addition of my collection of many watches

Christopher Ward

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w214/rpn48/19064S.jpg

[N16SHP]

Beautiful! I am normally a chrono man, but I really like the simplicity of this.

[rpn]

That’s the main feature that sold me the watch; plain and simplicity.

[AndyP & Lenore]

Love the simplicity of that Stan, very nice. :thumbs up::thumbs up:

A.

[Gismo]

I hope to have my new watch early next week, will post a picture as soon as i get it :Whistle:

[rpn]

Looking forward to find out what you are getting, Alan

[Gismo]

Looking forward to find out what you are getting, AlanAnd here it is:-

Breitling Navitimer World, always wanted one and decided to treat myself since i got a better paying job

http://www.newminiscotland.co.uk/member_pictures/the_gismo_man/watch/breitling_navitimer_world.jpg

[N16SHP]

...Wow! Very nice!

[ianking]

Yes, very nice Alan. Really like them with the leather strap.
Im still hungry for a Navitimer 01. Was looking at then again when I was in Vegas the other month and it was working out at over £2k cheaper than the UK price. Had to restrain from getting my card out and using some interst free time on it.

[euan]

Very nice - mate of mine has one and loves it.

That Christopher Ward watch is also really nice, I've not seen their new stuff. It reminds me a lot of some of the Sinn stuff (if you've not seen them, be careful - I've been drooling over them for a looong time).

[Gismo]

Im still hungry for a Navitimer 01I'm not keen on the position of the calendar on them or i would have had that instead, i much prefer it at 3 o'clock (ooeerrrr)

[rpn]

Nice one Alan. I like that a lot.

[AndyP & Lenore]

Im still hungry for a Navitimer 01. Was looking at then again when I was in Vegas the other month and it was working out at over £2k cheaper than the UK price. Had to restrain from getting my card out and using some interst free time on it.

Ian you need to watch that - no pun intended. You are only allowed a very small amount of value of goods bought out of the EU, brought into the UK - like £200 or something. If customs catch you bringing in a £3k watch from out of the EU (might even apply to Europe) they will whack you with 6% duty then another 20% VAT!

A.

[AndyP & Lenore]

Nice watch Alan.:thumbs up::thumbs up:

A.:thumbs up:

[john]

40224023 gutted, my watch got wet and leaked, the face was wet on the inside and I took it to get fixed, it needs a new movement and with my famous luck, its obsolete now.

So I have a collectors watch that looks great and is at correct time twice a day. :(

[stoney]

That gutting when things like that happen !!

[zimbo]

:frown: sorry to hear that John. I just had my sent away to get battery etc changed and cost me a little bit of dosh and was considering sending my old mans Omega to get serviced and going again and maybe even trade it in for a new watch for myself but they said it would probably cost a few £100s to get done and now I'm not sure what to do coz I'm worried in case they come back and tell me bad news like yours :thud:

[Gismo]

Sorry to hear that John ;-(

[G17RDY]

Ow, that's a sore one John, sorry to hear that.

Whilst my own watch collection consists of only three pieces, a casio digital, my MINI Go Faster watch, this one is my pride and joy.....

Hamilton Ventura Chronograph (yes the one from Men In Black II)

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg283/G17RDY/Hamilton%20Ventura/4a8fdb12.jpg

[Gismo]

Not sure if I ever posted up my work watch:-

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[AndyP & Lenore]

Hamilton Ventura Chronograph (yes the one from Men In Black II)



Now, that's a very nice watch!:thumbs up:

[N16SHP]

Ow, that's a sore one John, sorry to hear that.

Whilst my own watch collection consists of only three pieces, a casio digital, my MINI Go Faster watch, this one is my pride and joy.....

Hamilton Ventura Chronograph (yes the one from Men In Black II)


I agree with Andy here, great looking watch.

John - Sorry to hear about your watch, that's a total bummer.

[Gismo]

Can't find the original watch thread, if anyone can find it i'll move this into it, but, for the meantime:-

Bought this box for my watches:-
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And bought this to put in it:-
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Edit: Thanks to Zimbo, thread found :thumbs up:

[jonnie]

Cool box, REALLY like that watch!

[MINI William]

Really nice Alan

[zimbo]

Can't find the original watch thread, if anyone can find it i'll move this into it, but, for the meantime:-

Bought this box for my watches:-
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And bought this to put in it:-
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You mean this thread? http://www.newminiscotland.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?20697-Watches&highlight=watches :rolleyes:

Very nice Alan, like both of those :thumbs up: ...pretty large numbers there, you having trouble reading numbers nowadays are you :smilewinkgrin:, I'm not far behind you mate :sad:

[Gismo]

This pic shows the open box, not any of my watches:-

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[Gismo]

Another addition, not the actual watch, waiting for delivery:-

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[AndyP & Lenore]

Nice box. :thumbs up::thumbs up:

The TW Steel watch looks very nice too. And I like the simplicity of the B & M. Always fancied a leather strap watch.

[Big Col]

Ooh a B&M Classima! Lovely watch Gis. Something totally different from your Breitling(s?) and TW. Where you just after a classic dress watch?

[Gismo]

Ooh a B&M Classima! Lovely watch Gis. Something totally different from your Breitling(s?) and TW. Where you just after a classic dress watch?Hey Col, i actually prefer the clean lines of a pure basic watch, i'll likely wear the B&M daily and leave the main Breitling in the display case, it's a bit expensive for daily wear.
I got that B&M for a steal on eBay, retail is $1,750 and i got it for $600, providing it is as described then i'll be truly happy.
I'm keeping an eye on a similar but much older B&M that's currently at $80 to use as my work watch, that'll free up the other Breitling (current work watch) to get it serviced and the strap professionally cleaned

[Big Col]

Hey Col, i actually prefer the clean lines of a pure basic watch,

Ah alrighty. Cool. That's interesting as your other watches are more sports watches and chronographs if ye ken fit I mean so thought the B&M was a departure. That's a cracking price on it tho! Good work! :thumbs up:

[Gismo]

That's a cracking price on it tho! Good work! :thumbs up::thumbs up: you've no idea how long i had to wait until i was lucky enough that no one else was bidding, now, just the Tag CAU1115.BA0869 (http://us.tagheuer.com/en/luxury-watches/formula-1/formula-1-chronograph42-mm-anthracite-sunray-effect-ceramic-bracelet) to get :cool:

[Big Col]

now, just the Tag CAU1115.BA0869 (http://us.tagheuer.com/en/luxury-watches/formula-1/formula-1-chronograph42-mm-anthracite-sunray-effect-ceramic-bracelet) to get :cool:

Oooh they are lurvly. I've always loved the Heuer Autavia like the CY2110.TX3480 meself! :drools:

[zimbo]

Nice TAG, would love one for my collection one day. Last time I added anything to it was my TISSOT in 2009 :frown:

[Gismo]

And another watch i've been looking at for a year or so:-

Mondaine Stop2Go (http://www.longislandwatch.com/Mondaine_A512_30358_16SBB_Stop2Go_Watch_p/a512-30358-16sbb.htm)
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[Big Gordy]

Here's one I've added recently :thumbs up:

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Also like this one.....

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but really this is the one I crave......

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TAG Carrera.......lovely :yes nod:

[Gismo]

I've never really been fond of Fossil, but that looks the dogs dangly bits :thumbs up:

[Sideways Steve]

Just saw this thread, I love watches LOL

The pride of my collection is my Citizen Skyhawk Blue Angel edition in TITANIUM

http://www.gemday.com/pic2/jy0040-59l-feature.jpg

I have a few replica Omegas (which are actually so good they have fooled an omega dealer AND I have dived with both watches too)

One is a Seamaster Planet Ocean Multi face, the other is the Seamaster Quantum of Solace special edition with the pistol grip face.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/21/Omega_Seamaster_Planet_Ocean_Chronograph_2210.51.0 0.jpg

https://www.thecollectorzone.com/images/products/10162_l.jpg

I also have a reasonably good copy of a TAG grand carrera (Brad Pitt Edition) and a Tag RS2 special edition in black with red detail and white face.

http://www.gemnation.com/images/watches/TagH/CV2A12.BA0796.jpg

http://www.topoverwatches.com/uploadfiles/facep/Replica-TAG-Heuer-Grand-Carrera-Grand-CARRERA-Calibre-36-RS2-Caliper-Chronograph-Ti2-CAV5185.FT113.jpg


I also have a couple of Animal watches somewhere as well.

I'm on the lookout for a nice Tag F1 next I think, a real one this time not a copy but to be honest my Titanium Citizen is never really off my wrist these days and all the otehr watches are just on my bedside table LOL