Why dont you buy an expensive watch.
23 December 2004, 09:43 PM
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Nah, I don't get the watch thing at all. 
I've had my Sekonda from Argos for four years and I wear it for work, play, diy, while showering, swimming, gym, etc. etc. and it still tells the time OK.
About £40 I think.
I will go and blow £10k on hifi though.
Each to their own.
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I've had my Sekonda from Argos for four years and I wear it for work, play, diy, while showering, swimming, gym, etc. etc. and it still tells the time OK.
About £40 I think.
I will go and blow £10k on hifi though.
Each to their own.
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23 December 2004, 09:52 PM
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Why dont you buy an expensive watch?
Same reason I don't buy Ferraris - being financially independent is more important to me.
Of course, then there's the whole ghastly Barratt-executive-home-with-BMW-X5-outside chaviness of sparkly watches
Of course, then there's the whole ghastly Barratt-executive-home-with-BMW-X5-outside chaviness of sparkly watches
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23 December 2004, 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by gareth123
Same reason I don't buy Ferraris - being financially independent is more important to me.
Of course, then there's the whole ghastly Barratt-executive-home-with-BMW-X5-outside chaviness of sparkly watches
Of course, then there's the whole ghastly Barratt-executive-home-with-BMW-X5-outside chaviness of sparkly watches
I very much dress down, scruffy (albeit designer expensive scruffy) but the watch always tells people I'm not actually on the dole or about to rob them
23 December 2004, 10:24 PM
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Nowadays the people that wear what you call expensive are the same people who wear flip flops? Good enough reason? 
Actually expensive watches, and I'm not talking about the cheapos' banded about in here on a regular basis are still out of reach of many wannabee Rothchilds.
The playing field just gets bigger.
Actually expensive watches, and I'm not talking about the cheapos' banded about in here on a regular basis are still out of reach of many wannabee Rothchilds.
The playing field just gets bigger.
23 December 2004, 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Edcase
See I disagree, it totally depends how the person is dressed too.
I don't wear a watch, I wear trainers 99% of the time I wear shoes, and normally a pair of Levis and a $15 Gap shirt. Nobody seems to think I'm about to mug them
Nobody gives me any hassle either. Nice and anonymous, just the way I like it.
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23 December 2004, 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Edcase
but the watch always tells people I'm not actually on the dole or about to rob them
23 December 2004, 10:50 PM
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Originally Posted by logiclee
I couldn't tell a £2000 watch from a Timex at more than a few inches away so still woundn't know if you were going to rob me or not.
23 December 2004, 11:47 PM
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Breitling have just announced a Disney range allows those that have made a bob or two a chance to re-live their childhood -
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23 December 2004, 11:54 PM
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Because I can't afford everything I want and I have to make choices. So far there have always been things higher up the list of things I'd like to buy myself than an expensive watch
23 December 2004, 11:58 PM
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Does anyone believe those adverts that say "you can tell a lot about a person by their watch"?
I personally don't think you can tell anything about anyone by their material possessions
I personally don't think you can tell anything about anyone by their material possessions
24 December 2004, 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by yoza
Why dont you buy an expensive watch.
I don't have any decent watches, because I always scratch them.. and having a scratched decent watch would just p1ss me off.
I personally don't think you can tell anything about anyone by their material possessions
24 December 2004, 09:38 AM
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Because there are more important things in life to spend that much money on.
Because people buy them to impress others, I'm above trying to impress other people in that way (i.e. not vain)
Because people buy them to impress others, I'm above trying to impress other people in that way (i.e. not vain)
24 December 2004, 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by darts_aint_sport
Because there are more important things in life to spend that much money on.
Because people buy them to impress others, I'm above trying to impress other people in that way (i.e. not vain)
Because people buy them to impress others, I'm above trying to impress other people in that way (i.e. not vain)
Sweeping statement central.
I am sure that does apply - to "some".
24 December 2004, 09:57 AM
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Birds can spend a fortune on jewellery that does nothing but bling. My Breitling can remind me when to take the turkey out of the oven, and, in emergencies, can get me liked by others when my personality lets me down
Now stop showing off - none of you are rich enough to be proper snobs; you would be on a much more respectable site if so; think Bentleynet!!!
Now stop showing off - none of you are rich enough to be proper snobs; you would be on a much more respectable site if so; think Bentleynet!!!
24 December 2004, 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Diesel
Now stop showing off - none of you are rich enough to be proper snobs; you would be on a much more respectable site if so; think Bentleynet!!!
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24 December 2004, 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by DavidBrown
There's a saying in Switzlerland.. Money talks, wealth whispers.
Unfortunately lots of fairly expensive watch wearers are shouting as loud as they possibly can.
It's well deafening man innit.
24 December 2004, 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by DavidBrown
I don't have any decent watches, because I always scratch them.. and having a scratched decent watch would just p1ss me off.
I've had my TAG for 9 years and wear it all the time. It hasn't a single scratch on the face. The glass is extremely hard! It's the best way to tell a fake from the real thing.
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24 December 2004, 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Steve Sherwen
I've had my TAG for 9 years and wear it all the time. It hasn't a single scratch on the face. The glass is extremely hard! It's the best way to tell a fake from the real thing.
Steve
Steve