£1000 watch?

Housey · 27 Mar 2009 at 19:14

M31 said:
Unless they have a watch fetish I suppose

You'll find that most wealthy people don't overtly display their wealth to the masses or discuss them, but they often do it when mixing with other wealthy types or in their social circles (or private forums…). Watches are a passion for lots of wealthy people and lots of normal wage earners too, but they are also an indication, to the uninitiated or simple minded (a general point not an inference to anyone) of overt wealth or ‘bling’.

M31 said:
No, if I had millions, the last thing I would be boasting about would be a watch.

I'll ask for your view when you make your first few million, I suggest your outlook may change like most peoples when they are in shoes of those with experience of said circumstances.

Bear · 27 Mar 2009 at 19:15

M31 said:
But he genuinely has more money than your average OcUK poster ... I dont grudge folk with money.

Please dont get me wrong

You're the one to bring up a Pink Floyd member that doesnt spend his money on trinkets, yet one spends huge amounts on cars and IIRC owns a helicopter. I was just pointing out your arguement is inconsistant.

I think people should be able to spend their money or accept gifts from loved ones however they see fit as its their money. They shouldnt have to defend it to anyone, well maybe to their other halves.

Bigpig · 27 Mar 2009 at 19:16

If someone wants a nice watch why not? If some one wants a big house why not? Flash car why not?

Average Women spends hundreds on cloths which some dresses they only wear once.

A Good time piece is for ever

Mind some of those top brand watches are horrible big chunky looking.
i like something simple like http://www.goldsmiths.co.uk/product.asp?cid=1&pid=12418

Housey · 27 Mar 2009 at 19:16

Bear said:
And yet Nick Mason has more exotic cars than most people could shake a leafy stcik at

..and watch collection. :cool:

xarr · 27 Mar 2009 at 19:20

Just have to show the new watch I got, nothing like £1000 but I like it. I would look at the Omegas for a grand.

Its a Seiko skx007j on Toshi strap (22mm, tobacco with dark brown stitching and a brushed pre-v buckle). It was £185 and £60 for the strap. Watch review below.

http://quartzimodo.com/7s26/seiko-skx007j-review/

Sorry for the quick and dirty pictures, better ones are in the review above.

Housey · 27 Mar 2009 at 19:21

M31 said:
I just think its odd why this site has this expensive watch fixation?

I refer the gentleman to the answer I gave some moments ago.

Housey said:
Loving nice watches and having a nice lifestyle do not need to go hand in hand. If you wear a watch to impress or portray an image then I concur, but if you appreciate fine watches for their aesthetic attributes or their build integrity I say it matters little what you have to ‘back it up’...

Jay · 27 Mar 2009 at 19:22

Rivey said:
I have this: http://www.beaverbrooks.co.uk/Watch...nk-Stainless-Steel-Bracelet-Watch/invt/mx5097

... and love it.

I have that watch too, got it for my 18th (6 years ago) and it is still fantasic. Wear it everyday.

Housey · 27 Mar 2009 at 19:25

I got a nice watch on my 18th (23 years back!) and it lasted about 12 hours before I lost it in a pub brawl only to find it an hour later in a puddle with glass face. Still have it mind, mum and dad still none the wiser

Jay · 27 Mar 2009 at 19:27

Housey said:
I got a nice watch on my 18th (23 years back!) and it lasted about 12 hours before I lost it in a pub brawl only to find it an hour later in a puddle with glass face. Still have it mind, mum and dad still none the wiser

lmao! My mum would KILL me if that happend to me. I guess thats why you kept it from yours?

M31 · 27 Mar 2009 at 19:33

Bear said:
You're the one to bring up a Pink Floyd member that doesnt spend his money on trinkets, yet one spends huge amounts on cars and IIRC owns a helicopter. I was just pointing out your arguement is inconsistant.

I did edit to say, they dont brag about it in public though, Gilmour and Mason are probably one of the most unassuming Rich gents of music and I'm kinda sorry to have bought their names into this.

What we have found they do in private life is mostly due to fan curiosity and demand for that, never have you seen them go upfront and say, this is what I have, this is what I own, they have always been pressed for information ... and I respect them for that.

But carry on with your watch fascination, Guys ... I'm not the only one who has noticed this happens here.

I've obviously touched a raw nerve though, and the defensive expensive watch posts are also quite revealing, so with respect ... I'll back out gracefully.

Were all different

Housey · 27 Mar 2009 at 19:40

M31 said:
I did edit to say, they dont brag about it in public though, Gilmour and Mason are probably one of the most unassuming Rich gents of music and I'm kinda sorry to have bought their names into this.

What we have found they do in private life is mostly due to fan curiosity and demand for that, never have you seen them go upfront and say, this is what I have, this is what I own, they have always been pressed for information ... and I respect them for that.

But carry on with your watch fascination, Guys ... I'm not the only one who has noticed this happens here.

I've obviously touched a raw nerve though, and the defensive expensive watch posts are also quite revealing, so with respect ... I'll back out gracefully.

Were all different

Not touched a raw nerve with me I promise you, as you rightly say we are all different and I'd urge you to take that on board when you try to fit perceptions of people into clearly defined groups

Bear · 27 Mar 2009 at 19:41

M31 said:
I've obviously touched a raw nerve though, and the defensive expensive watch posts are also quite revealing, so with respect ... I'll back out gracefully.

Were all different

Not really I would defend anyones right to buy what ever cars, watches, computers, clothes etc they wanted with their own money.

Chabsy · 27 Mar 2009 at 20:32

Rotty said:
I love Panerai but he ain't gonna get one for anywhere near a grand

When Victor Meldrew starts wearing a Panerai I think they are starting to loose their appeal

As for the £1000 i would buy 3 Seiko 6105s or the SMP (not the Bond)

Remember Speedy pros are hand wound

M31 · 28 Mar 2009 at 00:10

I wish I still had this baby.

Amazed to see they still sell them.

NickK · 28 Mar 2009 at 08:49

Raikiri said:

That's beautiful but too bulky for my wrists.

Rotty · 28 Mar 2009 at 13:37

NickK said:
That's beautiful but too bulky for my wrists.

They do 40mm versions

I had a 44mm 104 and really wish I still had it, I may well get somethng new soon, all I have at the moment is my Jaeger Extreme World Chronograph and an Omega Planet Ocean

Reginald · 28 Mar 2009 at 14:36

Ive never quite understood the people who say "ohh my god...so much money on something that just tells the time"

...couldnt you apply that to everything? so much money for something that just covers your body up... so much money for something to drive around in... You only live once and its only money. Pshh.

Hope you find something you love. Omega is good in my opinion.

Doran · 28 Mar 2009 at 15:07

Get a second hand 2531 seamaster.

Bought mine for 600 quid. Its beaitufl

Coxyis · 28 Mar 2009 at 15:17

http://www.goldsmiths.co.uk/product.asp?cid=1&pid=11831

Fido McNasty · 28 Mar 2009 at 15:57

FTR I have a cheap Slazenger everyday watch which can take a relative beating, it's waterproof too so doesn't mind occasionally being immersed in gearbox or engine oil. And I have a solid gold Bulova Accutron with black leather strap and I love the thing. Old or antique items frequently have an allure which I don't really find in new items of today.

Dorans post made me think of pre owned or second hand as a good idea. My Accutron was my fathers and was purchased originally by him in 1976 for £169 and today is valued at around a 1000 although to me it is priceless.