Another watch thread (sorry !)

wozzizname · 16 Jul 2010 at 20:19

I'm after a nice watch to celebrate my graduation and birthday this week - I've been considering a range of options ranging from the Oris TT1 http://www.watchfinder.co.uk/Oris/TT1-Divers-Watches/643_7637_74_54_MB-m15739-watch.aspx?utm_source=froogle&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=froogle

to the Omega Seamaster http://www.watchfinder.co.uk/Omega/Seamaster-300m-Co_Axial-Watches/212.30.41.20.01.002-c9398-watch.aspx

to the IWC Aquatimer http://www.watchfinder.co.uk/IWC/Aquatimer-Watches/IW356801-m14918-watch.aspx

or a wallet busting Rolex Sub - http://www.watchfinder.co.uk/Rolex/Submariner-Watches/16610--m1784-watch.aspx

Any advice from the watch experts on here as to what benefits are to be had by paying for the more expensive ones.

I have to say that the Rolex is my current favourite having tried one on next to the Omega, but the cost is a bit much...

chrism · 16 Jul 2010 at 20:43

easy! rolex if i had the money

Super Tigers · 16 Jul 2010 at 20:56

Have you considered the Omega Planet Ocean? It also has the Co-Axial movement as well, and comes in 2 sizes, 42mm and 45mm. I have the 42mm version and it is excellent, mine is the orange bezel version and is very striking.

Bigpops · 16 Jul 2010 at 21:04

Out of those three, I'd have the Seamaster. I love the black one. If I had the money I'd have one right now, but there's always something more important to buy.

I don't like that particular IWC, and Submariners are way too common.

wozzizname · 16 Jul 2010 at 21:11

Super Tigers said:
Have you considered the Omega Planet Ocean? It also has the Co-Axial movement as well, and comes in 2 sizes, 42mm and 45mm. I have the 42mm version and it is excellent, mine is the orange bezel version and is very striking.

I have considered one of these - the 45mm might be slightly on the large size for me having tried one on - haven't tried a 42mm yet, so should probably do that.

wozzizname · 16 Jul 2010 at 21:13

Milkybk said:
Retro watches are awesome.

You call that retro ?

I was at school when the first LED watches came out that you had to press the button to see the time (and yes, I know I'm old).

Super Tigers · 16 Jul 2010 at 21:14

Had it for 18months now, gains about 1 second per day so well within COSC specification.

lunarwolf · 16 Jul 2010 at 21:37

breitling imo

QuagmireUK · 16 Jul 2010 at 21:38

over 3500 quid and it has yellow on it
:confused:

Housey · 16 Jul 2010 at 21:42

Big fan of the IWC brand, though less for their sports watches and more for the aesthetics of their more subtle devices such as the IWC Portuguese range, such a lovely timepiece. Over the ones you have chosen above I would probably go with the Seamaster.

Housey · 16 Jul 2010 at 21:47

Lovely

wozzizname · 16 Jul 2010 at 22:23

Housey said:
Lovely

Indeed it is, lovely timeless design - probably over budget though.
I'll have a look at a IWC dealer before making any decisions.

Ahleckz · 16 Jul 2010 at 23:10

Super Tigers said:
Had it for 18months now, gains about 1 second per day so well within COSC specification.

I just threw up.

Housey · 17 Jul 2010 at 09:51

wozzizname said:
Indeed it is, lovely timeless design - probably over budget though.
I'll have a look at a IWC dealer before making any decisions.

Not really, £3,600 if you shop well.

Dr House · 17 Jul 2010 at 09:57

Very nice watch house.

I would go for the omega or the Sub. If you can spend a little more get your self a sea dweller. I have both the Sub and Sea dweller and its a much nicer feeling watch.

Thumpsta · 17 Jul 2010 at 10:00

chrism said:
easy! rolex if i had the money

I don't see what all the fuss is about Rolex. If I paid 3+ grand for a watch I would want it to look half decent and not boring like most of then do.

ArtificialFoxx · 17 Jul 2010 at 10:47

Thumpsta said:
I don't see what all the fuss is about Rolex. If I paid 3+ grand for a watch I would want it to look half decent and not boring like most of then do.

Agreed. There are much more interesting watches around like this and this. However I guess some people have particular things they like to spend extra money on, or are just loaded

Jez · 17 Jul 2010 at 11:58

ArtificialFoxx said:
Agreed. There are much more interesting watches around like this and this. However I guess some people have particular things they like to spend extra money on, or are just loaded

Are you taking the pee by posting that rubbish? :confused:

OP; I'd personally go with the seamaster, infact i did

A great foray into proper watches and at £1750, a fair amount cheaper than the other two.