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Anyone here into watches
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Most of my "non-Rolex" collection:
I guess I like chunky watches, predominately..............
The Seiko Bullhead - I bought in Japan, tax-free in 1977 - for the grand sum of £40. I though I was "Archie" with it............
The Boschett (an American boutique make - weighs a ton)
Casio G-Shock bought S/H on a whim
The Breitling Chrono-Avenger bought off eBay from a fella who wore it once, but couldn't get to grips with the weight/bulk (he wouldn't have liked the Boschett)
The Aerospace - my favourite for trips abroad, where the dual time-zone feature is second to none.
Al
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I guess I like chunky watches, predominately..............
The Seiko Bullhead - I bought in Japan, tax-free in 1977 - for the grand sum of £40. I though I was "Archie" with it............
The Boschett (an American boutique make - weighs a ton)
Casio G-Shock bought S/H on a whim
The Breitling Chrono-Avenger bought off eBay from a fella who wore it once, but couldn't get to grips with the weight/bulk (he wouldn't have liked the Boschett)
The Aerospace - my favourite for trips abroad, where the dual time-zone feature is second to none.
Al
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If I am ever on life support - Unplug me......
Then plug me back in..........
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Then plug me back in..........
See if that works .....
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Black Shadow
Recently bought a Precista "Black Shadow", which drew its inspiration from the iconic motorcycle's instruments. It has a black casing (not too obvious from the pics), and fitted with a good Swiss ETA movement.
http://www.timefactors.com/smiths.htm
I changed the strap to one with red stitching, and have to say - that I am well-chuffed with the thing!
I even cobbled together a triple photo of good prints off the interweb - and hung it in my cloakroom (downstairs lavvy) at home.
(too far?)
Al![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
http://www.timefactors.com/smiths.htm
I changed the strap to one with red stitching, and have to say - that I am well-chuffed with the thing!
I even cobbled together a triple photo of good prints off the interweb - and hung it in my cloakroom (downstairs lavvy) at home.
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(too far?)
Al
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If I am ever on life support - Unplug me......
Then plug me back in..........
See if that works .....![Confused :?](./images/smilies/icon_confused.gif)
Then plug me back in..........
See if that works .....
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Al, whatever you do DO NOT read the Daily Mash today
http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/news/soci ... 1024115895
I've read it so that you don't have to
Steve
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I've read it so that you don't have to
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Steve
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Hot metal and oil
The scented country air
Sunlight on chrome
The blur of the landscape
Every nerve aware
Boxered wrote:Al, whatever you do DO NOT read the Daily Mash today
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Steve
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Al
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If I am ever on life support - Unplug me......
Then plug me back in..........
See if that works .....![Confused :?](./images/smilies/icon_confused.gif)
Then plug me back in..........
See if that works .....
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Wanted one of these for a few years and finally got my hands on one for a 25th wedding anniversary pressie
http://www.elementintime.com/images/gal ... 9_81_1.jpg
DT
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DT
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2002 BCR
2002 BCR
Nice !
Not paid much attention to Chopard over the years, or realised their provenance.
A quality timepiece - with sentimental value to you.
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Not paid much attention to Chopard over the years, or realised their provenance.
A quality timepiece - with sentimental value to you.
Al
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If I am ever on life support - Unplug me......
Then plug me back in..........
See if that works .....![Confused :?](./images/smilies/icon_confused.gif)
Then plug me back in..........
See if that works .....
![Confused :?](./images/smilies/icon_confused.gif)
Re: Anyone here into watches
Just seen this for you watch lovers, Cheaper than second hand.
http://www.goldsmiths.co.uk/Omega-Speed ... 815683536b
http://www.goldsmiths.co.uk/Omega-Speed ... 815683536b
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Indian Roadmaster Elite
Mercedes EQC 400
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04 boxer cup rep. Gone but not forgoten
99 tlr1000 (V twin) tricked.
Indian Roadmaster Elite
Mercedes EQC 400
Re: Anyone here into watches
ianbcr wrote:Just seen this for you watch lovers, Cheaper than second hand.
http://www.goldsmiths.co.uk/Omega-Speed ... 815683536b
Bugger just put my order in and then noticed its unavailable
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Phil.
R1200S and loving it !
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R1200S and loving it !
Hoch Bergstraßenjäger…………………………………
Re: Anyone here into watches
What would you need to pay to buy a 'quality' watch?
I am not into watches, my most expensive watch was a Seiko kinetic gifted for graduation 25 years ago which I still wear most weeks.
I was considering buying my son a watch for his 21st, but I am genuinely shocked by the price of any brand I might have actually heard of!
Any up and coming brands? Would it be possible to buy a watch for say £500 that would be considered desirable and will still have some cachet 30 years from now, or am I just way off budget?
I am not into watches, my most expensive watch was a Seiko kinetic gifted for graduation 25 years ago which I still wear most weeks.
I was considering buying my son a watch for his 21st, but I am genuinely shocked by the price of any brand I might have actually heard of!
Any up and coming brands? Would it be possible to buy a watch for say £500 that would be considered desirable and will still have some cachet 30 years from now, or am I just way off budget?
********Jim********
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Re: Anyone here into watches
Hello,
In response to brands... I afraid I am a watch junkie
Try and have a look at Omologato watches which are limited edition motorsport related - Their James Hunt watch is very nice. Sometimes you can snap one up as an Ex-Display if you are lucky. Follow on Twitter for their offers. I have 6 of their offerings... Japanese movements assembled in GB I think.
Avi-8 also do a number of aero related watches and frequently have special offers - Again I have 6 of these! Japanese movements until you go to the high end offerings when some Swiss movements creep in
Also take a look at Christopher Ward who make slightly more expensive watches again motorsport related and also aero related pieces. I own just 3 of these. Swiss movements and assembled in GB.
Given time a lot of the above manufacturers may become classics. Omologato did make a Hesketh James Hunt watch a while ago which are rarely seen for sale now and if one crops up you could expect to pay around £500 - Twice what it sold for originally.
Hope that is of interest?
Best regards,
David.
In response to brands... I afraid I am a watch junkie
Try and have a look at Omologato watches which are limited edition motorsport related - Their James Hunt watch is very nice. Sometimes you can snap one up as an Ex-Display if you are lucky. Follow on Twitter for their offers. I have 6 of their offerings... Japanese movements assembled in GB I think.
Avi-8 also do a number of aero related watches and frequently have special offers - Again I have 6 of these! Japanese movements until you go to the high end offerings when some Swiss movements creep in
Also take a look at Christopher Ward who make slightly more expensive watches again motorsport related and also aero related pieces. I own just 3 of these. Swiss movements and assembled in GB.
Given time a lot of the above manufacturers may become classics. Omologato did make a Hesketh James Hunt watch a while ago which are rarely seen for sale now and if one crops up you could expect to pay around £500 - Twice what it sold for originally.
Hope that is of interest?
Best regards,
David.
Last edited by David_S_Walker on Thu Feb 15, 2018 12:35 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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