[mofomat]

I like Panerais.

[dobbo99]

I have a Rolex Sea Dweller which was my originally my Grandfathers and was made the year I was born, 1978. I dont dare wear it, which is a shame, but I want to keep it within the family and pass it on to my sons when the time comes.

Im not really a fan of something on my wrist, but got bought this as a leaving gift a few years back and I quite like it and wear it quite alot, its a Rotary 500c. Not a watch of distinction by any means, but looks more interesting than it is.

[MashinBenzin]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Omega planet ocean 8500

(That's not my wrist btw)

Snap! The watch, not the wrist

[TouringPleb]

Originally Posted by dobbo99

I have a Rolex Sea Dweller which was my originally my Grandfathers and was made the year I was born, 1978. I dont dare wear it, which is a shame, but I want to keep it within the family and pass it on to my sons when the time comes.

Im not really a fan of something on my wrist, but got bought this as a leaving gift a few years back and I quite like it and wear it quite alot, its a Rotary 500c. Not a watch of distinction by any means, but looks more interesting than it is.

[IMG]http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...1/rotary18.jpg[/IMG]

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.

About 16 years ago after my father died I bought myself a Tag (Aqua Racer I think???) with part of my inheritance. It cost about 1,500 dollars when I bought it in New York. I know compared to some of the watches talked about here that's nothing, but to me it's an awful lot for a watch and I'll probably never spend that again on a watch.

However, I wear it several times a week (when I'm not wearing my Fitbit, my current obsession!) and yes, it has marks on the strap now, and little scratches and dirt between the links. I know all these things mean it has lost any financial value compared to sitting in a box, but all these marks are my history with it.

I understand your grandfather bought it the year you were born but don't you want to add your own story and history to the watch before you pass it on to your son? Otherwise (and this is just my two pence worth) you are handing on a finely assembled collection of small metal parts which together make a watch, but with no history or soul..

[MashinBenzin]

Originally Posted by TouringPleb

I understand your grandfather bought it the year you were born but don't you want to add your own story and history to the watch before you pass it on to your son? Otherwise (and this is just my two pence worth) you are handing on a finely assembled collection of small metal parts which together make a watch, but with no history or soul..

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...

[Wills2]

I'd like a new watch, I previously had a speed master and Rolex GMTII but they are so expensive these days, I gave £1000 for the speed master back in 2002 and £2350 for the Rolex back in 2004 IIRC and now a speed master 57 or moon watch is 5k+ and the Rolex 5k+

I'm still trying to get my head around it, I'd feel more comfortable shelling out for the Rolex than spending 5k+ on the speed master.

[rocketretro]

Work watch is a Breitling Avenger II Seawolf limited edition, very nice but for casual wear a comfortable Bulova Accutron Alpha.

[M40CCA]

Originally Posted by Wills2

I'd like a new watch, I previously had a speed master and Rolex GMTII but they are so expensive these days, I gave £1000 for the speed master back in 2002 and £2350 for the Rolex back in 2004 IIRC and now a speed master 57 or moon watch is 5k+ and the Rolex 5k+

I'm still trying to get my head around it, I'd feel more comfortable shelling out for the Rolex than spending 5k+ on the speed master.

I paid 6k for my GMT II but looking at prices on used they are still fetching the same money on 2yr old examples

[planemad]

Rolex Daytona - stainless strap with white dial

[Wills2]

Originally Posted by M40CCA

I paid 6k for my GMT II but looking at prices on used they are still fetching the same money on 2yr old examples

Indeed! The BLNR GMT are advertised for more than list some up for 7k, I'd get an all black bezel one if I was going to get one which are £5650 retail, I think there is a waiting list for the BLNR hence the second hand pricing.

I'm doing some handwringing on this at the moment like some people do with car purchases but I never really think twice about that.

My old GMTII:



Shouldn't have sold it.....

[M40CCA]

Originally Posted by Wills2

Indeed! The BLNR GMT are advertised for more than list some up for 7k, I'd get an all black bezel one if I was going to get one which are £5650 retail, I think there is a waiting list for the BLNR hence the second hand pricing.

I'm doing some handwringing on this at the moment like some people do with car purchases but I never really think twice about that.

Chrono24 is a good app to download on your phone

For watch dreaming!!

Also goldsmiths and the Rolex shop in Leeds have some good stock in

[Wills2]

Originally Posted by M40CCA

Chrono24 is a good app to download on your phone

For watch dreaming!!

Also goldsmiths and the Rolex shop in Leeds have some good stock in

Already ahead of you! Watchfinder as well.....need to do some work!

[M40CCA]

Originally Posted by Wills2

Already ahead of you! Watchfinder as well.....need to do some work!

All this watch talk has got me looking for another now

Fancy the submariner "hulk"

This bloody forum is dangerous

[teaston]

Originally Posted by Tengocity

Go diving much?

Only muff diving, does that count? :

[Tengocity]

Originally Posted by Lobb

Well. I understand that are many sheep in Norfolk.......

There's a Rolex Sheep-dweller model for that.

[simon.]

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...

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

[Danny Fireblade]

My daily wear, it's a bit beaten up as my job is sometimes hands on, but I have insurance so hey ho.



I have a few other tags, a kirium and link, and a traser and a garmin too. I don't wear jewellery, not even a wedding ring, so watches are my only bling.

[TodmordenLad]

I have a handful of mechanical watches from the UK, Switzerland and Germany, all with Swiss movements. Favourites are hand-wound ones made by Davosa and Steinhart
Inexpensive, classy and with the same innards as big brand name ones costing 5x the price

[six]

Just got a Daytona C black dial (116500LN) which I'm enjoying much more than the previous SS bezel

[teaston]

Originally Posted by six

Just got a Daytona C black dial (116500LN) which I'm enjoying much more than the previous SS bezel

Wow that's the new one just released at Baselworld 2016 isn't it!?

[M40CCA]

Originally Posted by teaston

Wow that's the new one just released at Baselworld 2016 isn't it!?

Yep!!

All 8k's worth

[six]

Originally Posted by teaston

Wow that's the new one just released at Baselworld 2016 isn't it!?

That's the one! I got the 2nd into my AD

I wasn't sure if I should go for the white or black dial but in the end I thought that while the white dial does look amazing the black just edged it for me

I think there are better watches out there but in many ways you can't beat a Rolex for its overall ownership proposition. That's how I justify my collection anyway