thinking of getting a nice watch
23 April 2007, 02:55 PM
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The people left in Italy started up Anonimo using the old Panerai facilities after the Richemont buyout... some say Panerai are now another overpriced jeweller rather than the watchmaker it used to be. The diver's watchers have an average rep for being waterproof, for instance!
That said, Richemont own some v pukka watchmakers too (inc IWC I think).
23 April 2007, 09:05 PM
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I have a Tag Heur and a Brietling but they are both replicas
My mate has the real deal Brietling and if you put the 2 together you cannot tell them apart, same weight, automatic movement, identical in every way except mine cost £40 from Turkey and his cost £2800.
I wouldnt waste my dosh on a watch
My mate has the real deal Brietling and if you put the 2 together you cannot tell them apart, same weight, automatic movement, identical in every way except mine cost £40 from Turkey and his cost £2800.
I wouldnt waste my dosh on a watch
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04 June 2007, 05:46 PM
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decided not to spend a fortune in the end bought myself a citizen 2100 in the end lovley watch, big heavy and well built, 5 year garantee too
mind i i paid top money for it from the jewelers £300, just couldnt be arsed to order on net etc
mind i i paid top money for it from the jewelers £300, just couldnt be arsed to order on net etc
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04 June 2007, 09:37 PM
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I have a a breitling colt gmt, cost me 1200 notes but I still love puting it on every day, get a lot of comments from people all the time which is always nice.
Want a vintage rolex now, just an oyster but think they look very classy.
Enjoy your watch.
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04 June 2007, 09:45 PM
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Citizen AV003159E Watch
Japanese Quartz movements from Seiko and Citizen are generally regarded as better than Swiss anyway.
04 June 2007, 10:06 PM
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yea but even that one is £200 delivered i just couldnt be arsed plus risk import tax etc, ive seen em on ebay etc for £200 but thought **** it why not i was in the jewelers 5 year guarantee and i liked it and wanted it there and then, bought the wife a nice titanium watch too as she has allergy issues and the gold ones were too small and dainty
04 June 2007, 10:18 PM
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yea but even that one is £200 delivered i just couldnt be arsed plus risk import tax etc, ive seen em on ebay etc for £200 but thought **** it why not i was in the jewelers 5 year guarantee and i liked it and wanted it there and then, bought the wife a nice titanium watch too as she has allergy issues and the gold ones were too small and dainty
My local jeweller now adds links and changes straps for me free of charge and i'm delighted I gave them my money.
I wouldn't expect a plummer to do an hours work then not pay him...
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04 June 2007, 10:23 PM
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This was a very limited edition in 2001 run by Goldsmiths of 60 Lancaster and 60 Mosquito watches. Commemorating the 1st flight of these two aircraft back in 1941.
This was the advert in the local rag.
This is the authenticity cert. signed at the bottom by Group Captain James Tait who took over from Cheshire as CO of 617 Squadron (Dambusters).
This is the model of a Dambuster Lancaster complete with "Bouncing bomb" on the trailer in the bottom left corner.This all came with the watch.
And this was my dad at the rear of his 101 Squadron Lancaster back in 1943.The proud reason for me purchasing this watch.
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04 June 2007, 10:28 PM
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Unless the Breitling is a limited edition (49/60) & your family has connections with one of these :-
This was a very limited edition in 2001 run by Goldsmiths of 60 Lancaster and 60 Mosquito watches. Commemorating the 1st flight of these two aircraft back in 1941.
This was the advert in the local rag.
This is the authenticity cert. signed at the bottom by Group Captain James Tait who took over from Cheshire as CO of 617 Squadron (Dambusters).
This is the model of a Dambuster Lancaster complete with "Bouncing bomb" on the trailer in the bottom left corner.This all came with the watch.
And this was my dad at the rear of his 101 Squadron Lancaster back in 1943.The proud reason for me purchasing this watch.
Mark
This was a very limited edition in 2001 run by Goldsmiths of 60 Lancaster and 60 Mosquito watches. Commemorating the 1st flight of these two aircraft back in 1941.
This was the advert in the local rag.
This is the authenticity cert. signed at the bottom by Group Captain James Tait who took over from Cheshire as CO of 617 Squadron (Dambusters).
This is the model of a Dambuster Lancaster complete with "Bouncing bomb" on the trailer in the bottom left corner.This all came with the watch.
And this was my dad at the rear of his 101 Squadron Lancaster back in 1943.The proud reason for me purchasing this watch.
Mark
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05 June 2007, 01:26 AM
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Get a breitling, end of story, not a poncy gay rolex, just buy the best breitling you can get, they're not over stated and they're quality
i have a B1 by the way
edited to say, by no means the best but the best i could get
i have a B1 by the way
edited to say, by no means the best but the best i could get
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05 June 2007, 10:49 AM
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Agree with this. Surely Breitling are the "scissor sisters" of the watch world if they are worn by easyjet pilots?
Joking aside though, I would recommend a second hand datejust if you can pick one up, plenty of second hand watch dealers with websites, secondtime around, etc, or pop into your local jeweller.
Despite being in Great Yarmouth, there is a great jeweller there called *** and Son who have a good selection of second hand Rolex.
How about considering an Omega Speedmaster??
Joking aside though, I would recommend a second hand datejust if you can pick one up, plenty of second hand watch dealers with websites, secondtime around, etc, or pop into your local jeweller.
Despite being in Great Yarmouth, there is a great jeweller there called *** and Son who have a good selection of second hand Rolex.
How about considering an Omega Speedmaster??
05 June 2007, 10:59 AM
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IF I was to spend serious money on a watch, it would be a Panerai.
As it is, I have two perfectly useful G shocks.
One all black SS strapped Ana Digi (new) Cockpit.
The other a nuclear bomb proof full digi that has lasted eight years of surfing, demolition work, car crashes, MTB crashes, etc, etc without anything more than two battery changes.
As it is, I have two perfectly useful G shocks.
One all black SS strapped Ana Digi (new) Cockpit.
The other a nuclear bomb proof full digi that has lasted eight years of surfing, demolition work, car crashes, MTB crashes, etc, etc without anything more than two battery changes.
05 June 2007, 11:04 AM
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Modern full size gents Rolex on a 'budget', I went for a GMT2 as my introduction to Rolex. Lovely looking watch, and not too 'flash'.
05 June 2007, 11:09 AM
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Bought both of mine from ***'s as well
....small world eh
05 June 2007, 11:26 AM
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To my mind and that of many 'WIS' most Breitling's are tacky in the extreme and lack finesse in their design details. If you want a chunky watch and don't want to pay a lot for it they are good enough quality however. Massive depreciation is the price you pay for poor taste though.......
Panerai are just badge engineered fashion watches these days IMO. Anonimo is Panerai.
Rolex is predictable but doesn't depreciate- a good choice if you pick the right model you might even make money. Problem is everyone will think you are wearing a fake and they are oh-so predictable.
An Omega could provide a nice balance of cost/quality/depreciation, particularly if you buy the right model pre-owned but not worn and someone else has taken the first hit.
My own personal favourite at the moment is this which I bought at a great price and which will only appreciate as time goes by.........
Panerai are just badge engineered fashion watches these days IMO. Anonimo is Panerai.
Rolex is predictable but doesn't depreciate- a good choice if you pick the right model you might even make money. Problem is everyone will think you are wearing a fake and they are oh-so predictable.
An Omega could provide a nice balance of cost/quality/depreciation, particularly if you buy the right model pre-owned but not worn and someone else has taken the first hit.
My own personal favourite at the moment is this which I bought at a great price and which will only appreciate as time goes by.........
05 June 2007, 12:25 PM
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The wife got me this for an engagement present nearly four years ago.Its not been off my wrist since and is still in good nick, hardly a scratch on it and its never missed a beat.Very hard wearing watch to be honest and dosent age badly neither imo.
05 June 2007, 12:35 PM
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Small word indeed. ***'s always reminds me of Grace Brothers as it is so old school in there, but you do get great service, good watches and it is only 15 miles down the road, what could be better!
05 June 2007, 01:53 PM
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Option 1:
If you're worried about depreciation just spend £99 on a perfectly good watch and stick about £2,000 in a building society.
That way you will earn £100 a year in interest and not have to pay about £80 to get the battery changed.
In 10 years time you will have about an extra £1,200, your £2,000 and a perfectly good watch still.
Option 2:
Alternatively, you spend £2,000 on a watch.
With option 1 you end up with a watch and £3,200, with option 2 you end up with a watch.
The choice is yours!
If you're worried about depreciation just spend £99 on a perfectly good watch and stick about £2,000 in a building society.
That way you will earn £100 a year in interest and not have to pay about £80 to get the battery changed.
In 10 years time you will have about an extra £1,200, your £2,000 and a perfectly good watch still.
Option 2:
Alternatively, you spend £2,000 on a watch.
With option 1 you end up with a watch and £3,200, with option 2 you end up with a watch.
The choice is yours!
05 June 2007, 02:11 PM
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Option 1:
If you're worried about depreciation just spend £99 on a perfectly good watch and stick about £2,000 in a building society.
That way you will earn £100 a year in interest and not have to pay about £80 to get the battery changed.
In 10 years time you will have about an extra £1,200, your £2,000 and a perfectly good watch still.
Option 2:
Alternatively, you spend £2,000 on a watch.
With option 1 you end up with a watch and £3,200, with option 2 you end up with a watch.
The choice is yours!
If you're worried about depreciation just spend £99 on a perfectly good watch and stick about £2,000 in a building society.
That way you will earn £100 a year in interest and not have to pay about £80 to get the battery changed.
In 10 years time you will have about an extra £1,200, your £2,000 and a perfectly good watch still.
Option 2:
Alternatively, you spend £2,000 on a watch.
With option 1 you end up with a watch and £3,200, with option 2 you end up with a watch.
The choice is yours!
05 June 2007, 02:40 PM
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