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!
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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!Quote:
Originally Posted by N16SHP
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!!
Well well wellQuote:
Originally Posted by GCA3N
Did'ny think you were into nicknames!
Stop it immediately you two!:smilewinkgrin: Let's not go there again.:smilewinkgrin:
A.:D
you did start it now, which I hate saying was funny too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Crombers
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/...P7212723v3.jpg
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by euan
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.
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/u...iam/001-10.jpg
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u...liam/002-4.jpg
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u...liam/003-9.jpg
My first Tag a Formula1 red face that I got for my 18th birthday
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u...liam/004-5.jpg
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u...liam/005-8.jpg
and my latest watch. Tag Indy 500 with Graphite face
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u...liam/006-5.jpg
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u...liam/007-4.jpg
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u...liam/008-3.jpg
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u...liam/010-5.jpg
in the box
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u...liam/011-3.jpg
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u...liam/012-5.jpg
Hope yous all like :smilewinkgrin:
Nice selection of tags :thumbs up:
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/u...iam/001-11.jpg
Me and Dads Indy 500's
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u...liam/005-9.jpg
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u...liam/006-6.jpg
very nice indeed love the one with the CF face.
Thanks Greig. I've got other nice watches just can't find some of themQuote:
Originally Posted by GCA3N
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-..._1646077_n.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-..._7357089_n.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-..._1995042_n.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-..._3369507_n.jpg
mmm lovely baz.
Do they not just tell the time? :rolleyes:
Yes.....but they also give your arm a work out :Whistle:Quote:
Originally Posted by Craig
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!!
Geez......and they say there's a recession :rolleyes:
Poor students eh!
Negative sales pitch 4 meQuote:
Originally Posted by N16SHP
Works for us, we're still young enough to be a formula 1 driver:Whistle::Whistle:Quote:
Originally Posted by Crombers
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 advertQuote:
Originally Posted by N16SHP
Very nice :thumbs up:. Quite a collection you've got going there :smilewinkgrin:.Quote:
Originally Posted by MINI William
Lovely Baz, really lovely :thumbs up:. Good to yourself, aren't you? :smilewinkgrin:Quote:
Originally Posted by 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:Quote:
Originally Posted by Bazthemod
Aye so did my folks haha ... lets just say I won't be changing it for a very long time!Quote:
Originally Posted by zimbo
You will though - once you start getting sucked into watches you're always looking for the next one!Quote:
Originally Posted by Bazthemod
Lovely watch though, classic Tag and you can't go far wrong in my view.
Aye like for the rest of your life :thud:Quote:
Originally Posted by Bazthemod
:thumbs up: Its a TAG I've got but can't remember which one :blush::pQuote:
Originally Posted by 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!Quote:
Originally Posted by MiniSnaps
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:....Quote:
Originally Posted by euan
The Monsters
http://larrybiggs.net/scwf/images/co...b43827d249.jpg
http://larrybiggs.net/scwf/images/co...6d1a55a17c.jpg
http://larrybiggs.net/scwf/images/co...9694a9b24f.jpg
Hey ................. that'll do sir .................. that'll do :thumbs up:Quote:
Originally Posted by Big Gordy
It's once they call day care for us then that's the time to worry :moonie:
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/v1...-8-2010001.jpg
Fossil
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...-8-2010003.jpg
cheers
Stephen
You might remember my Citizen Eco-Drive with the brown leather strap:-
http://www5.picturepush.com/photo/a/...s/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/...P8143457v2.jpg
http://www1.picturepush.com/photo/a/...P8143458v2.jpg
http://www2.picturepush.com/photo/a/...P8143459v2.jpg
Cannot believe the difference del looks night and day from before very nice.Quote:
Originally Posted by Delboy
Like the look of that on the new strap, completely changes the look!
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Originally Posted by GCA3N
Thanks guys. It is amazing how a strap can transform a watch - a bit like a new set of alloys on a car :lol:.Quote:
Originally Posted by 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!!!