What watch do wear

dobbo99 · 08-09-2016, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by TouringPleb

I've got to admit I have absolutely no idea what a Rolex Sea Dweller is worth but don't see the point of a watch that isn't worn. To me, a watch is designed to be worn and serves a purpose, it isn't designed to kept hidden away in a drawer or a safe.

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Originally Posted by MashinBenzin

I agree with this too. It will feel far more like 'Dad's watch' if your son has seen you wearing it all the time, and a few nicks add some character and history. If the worst happens and a part is badly damaged then it can be replaced...

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Originally Posted by simon.

Thirded

. Wear it, even if only for special occasions, enjoy it & pass it down, many years down the road when you have even more fond memories added to what it already has for you

I don't disagree with any of you, and I would like to wear it but I had it valued for home insurance purposes a couple of years back, and nearly fell off my chair when I was told how much it was worth.
I do tend to wear it when I go to blacktie events or if I go somewhere that I deem affluent, no way I would wear it daily.

Some lovely looking watches on here.

Wills2 · 08-09-2016, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by scooba0010

The Daytona in the Chrono24 link, Isn't that great either. The secondhand with the red tip is incorrect and been taken from a early Milgauss, The lume plots on the dial are all different colours, probably been relumed and several are missing,

So it's a bitza up for 55K! Not good, I guess you've got to know your stuff when dealing in rare watches a bit like paintings.

scooba0010 · 08-10-2016, 12:26 PM

You 100% need to buy from a trusted seller like

http://www.sheartime.com/new

Great guy with only the best correct watches

Spacer · 08-12-2016, 11:48 AM

Here's a pic of mine:

Something for (almost) everything! I have a couple more that aren't in the case.

Big Busa · 08-12-2016, 12:09 PM

At the moment, I am wearing my cheap Claiborne CLM1076 but that because it's Friday and I am sitting at work in jeans!! Usually I wear one of my many "poor mans Rolex" Invicta watches! I love that brand! I know it's not the most expensive but it works for me!!! Oh and I am looking to get a Tag this holiday season, just to see how I like them!!

P1 PET · 08-12-2016, 01:48 PM

Not really into watches, but got this one as a gift last Christmas and happy with that.

4WDriver · 08-12-2016, 04:36 PM

Another one for the Breitling Aerospace Evo. Simple, functional and stunningly accurate.

Worn cheapos for years and oggled this at every airport. Finally bit the bullet, no ragrets!

M40CCA · 08-14-2016, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Spacer

Here's a pic of mine:

[IMG]http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/a...SizeRender.jpg[/IMG]

Something for (almost) everything! I have a couple more that aren't in the case.

Rolex "hulk" !!!

Would be my next buy if I were to get another after my GMT

Spacer · 08-14-2016, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by M40CCA

Rolex "hulk" !!!

Would be my next buy I were to get another after my GMT

I took quite a while to decide between the BLNR and the Hulk. I think they're both great watches

AlfaM · 08-14-2016, 11:53 PM

GMT Master IIc as my daily beater. I'll be getting a Ceramic Daytona for Sundays... Once the prices come down a bit.

GaryUFM · 08-15-2016, 01:31 AM

Planet Ocean is my daily wearer.

Also have a Suunto Terra Elementum and a Tom Tom HR GPS watch for fell-running.

Been lining up my second proper watch. Torn between vintage (5512 Sub, pre-Moon Speedy, mkIII Speedy), or new: rattrapante Speedy, PO Good Planet, GMT II, or a nice dress watch from some 'lesser' brands (e.g. B&M Clifton Calendar).

But then, having never been a fan of AP Royal Oaks, I saw a Royal Oak ss chrono in the flesh...I might get saving!

CyclingBroStyle · 08-15-2016, 09:20 AM

Fortis B-42 today
Fortis Spacematic everyday
Rolex oyster perpetual datejust on the weekends

PurpleTT · 08-15-2016, 03:06 PM

This is mine. It's 1972 Day Date. Should have a President bracelet but my dad sold it early 90s (don't ask!) and got a leather strap.

It's my daily wearer, hence the scratches

I gave my Submariner to my son for his 21st, who keeps it immaculate!

Twenty2Three · 08-15-2016, 03:24 PM

Alpina Startimer Pilot Manufacture...

Rukka · 08-16-2016, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by PurpleTT

This is mine. It's 1972 Day Date. Should have a President bracelet but my dad sold it early 90s (don't ask!) and got a leather strap.

It's my daily wearer, hence the scratches

I gave my Submariner to my son for his 21st, who keeps it immaculate!

Very similar to mine. I have the Day Date Oyster with Jubilee bracelet.

My dad bought it in 1965 when serving in Hong Kong and gave it to me on my 16th. One of my most treasured possessions

I still have the wooden box and cardboard outer box. A proper antique.

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DougMcL · 08-16-2016, 06:21 PM

Lovely, but only half way to being an antique then

On another note, my Steinhart Ocean One Vintage Military arrived today. Absolutely love it and a bargain for what it is...

B33M3R · 08-17-2016, 08:08 AM

Omega for me

Smee · 08-17-2016, 08:44 AM

i dont have a picture of it on my photobucket but this is my watch

Dave_3 · 08-17-2016, 10:48 AM

As someone who lives in Switzerland (not far from IWC, had a great day touring their facilities a few years back) I have an Oceanus, by Casio.

Picked it up in Tokyo over 6 years ago. Daily watch. Solar - no batteries. Titanium case - no scratches. Time-synced to 6 transmitters around the world, updates every day - no setting of the time (although took downloading of an English manual to work out how to change time-zones when I passed through Heathrow on the way back from Japan : as no crown wheel). Latest versions of the Oceanus now have GPS, so do that automatically.

Still looks like new, has ran faultlessly, no batteries needed. Great left-field techy alternative to the established Swiss watches. Though I still waver over a good IWC ....

D.

teaston · 08-17-2016, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Smee

i dont have a picture of it on my photobucket but this is my watch

Which model is that?! I've never seem it before, but it looks expensive!

GaryUFM · 08-17-2016, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by teaston

Which model is that?! I've never seem it before, but it looks expensive!

Tag Carrera 01, Surprisingly reasonable, and first interesting new Tag for a long time (IMHO)

teaston · 08-17-2016, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by GaryUFM

Tag Carrera 01, Surprisingly reasonable, and first interesting new Tag for a long time (IMHO)

Wow that is good! It's basically a Carrera version of the Monaco V4, but at less than 1/10th the price!

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PurpleTT Major 371 Rep 1,216 Posts Drives: 335d F30 MSport Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: South East iTrader: (0)	This is mine. It's 1972 Day Date. Should have a President bracelet but my dad sold it early 90s (don't ask!) and got a leather strap. It's my daily wearer, hence the scratches I gave my Submariner to my son for his 21st, who keeps it immaculate! Attached Images __________________ M3 Azurite Black now instead of the 335d. Roughly the same really.
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Dave_3 Brigadier General 652 Rep 3,445 Posts Drives: G22 M440D Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: CH / SCO iTrader: (0) Garage List 1973 Escort RS2000 MK1 [10.00]	As someone who lives in Switzerland (not far from IWC, had a great day touring their facilities a few years back) I have an Oceanus, by Casio. Picked it up in Tokyo over 6 years ago. Daily watch. Solar - no batteries. Titanium case - no scratches. Time-synced to 6 transmitters around the world, updates every day - no setting of the time (although took downloading of an English manual to work out how to change time-zones when I passed through Heathrow on the way back from Japan : as no crown wheel). Latest versions of the Oceanus now have GPS, so do that automatically. Still looks like new, has ran faultlessly, no batteries needed. Great left-field techy alternative to the established Swiss watches. Though I still waver over a good IWC .... D. __________________ Escort Mk1 RS2000 (2.1 2x44IDFS, BVH, Kent FR32, 5spd, 180 BHP) : M440D ¦ Previously : F32 435D : F32 430D M Sport sDrive, 335D E92 2006
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