What watch do you wear?

Gilly · 24 Feb 2013 at 22:48

Looks cheap :/

How big is it? It looks like someone has adapted a watch for someone with poor eyesight. No offence, obviously this is just my opinion

Kanifee · 24 Feb 2013 at 22:52

Gilly said:
Looks cheap :/

How big is it? It looks like someone has adapted a watch for someone with poor eyesight. No offence, obviously this is just my opinion

I think it is a made for purpose divers watch, are these not designed for poor visibility at depths with low/no light?

My be wrong though.

Gilly · 24 Feb 2013 at 22:53

Maybe so

Eliot · 24 Feb 2013 at 22:53

mrk have you recieved you modded mako? or is that one you have it?
or do you have 2?

GSXRMovistar · 24 Feb 2013 at 23:12

Kanifee said:
I think it is a made for purpose divers watch, are these not designed for poor visibility at depths with low/no light?

My be wrong though.

This.

Gilly said:
Looks cheap :/

How big is it?

Size, 45mm excluding the crown. Price wise you are correct it is cheap for a 300m diver with a helium escape valve.

It's a big brash functional watch which to me is its appeal.

Gilly · 24 Feb 2013 at 23:34

The emboldened looks make sense on a larger watch. That's why I asked the size. It's difficult to get a feel of it.

It looks a heavy piece then if it's that size.

mrk · 24 Feb 2013 at 23:39

I want this :eek:

JasonM · 24 Feb 2013 at 23:51

The following are not my pictures but some of what I own

Vintage Tissot/Omega PR 516.

One of these on a Bonetto Cinturini rubber strap

And this I just ordered thats new old stock still with tags. Another circa 1980's Tissot/Omega Quarts.

JasonM · 25 Feb 2013 at 00:14

Cyrus said:
Watches don't need to be serviced every 2 years though, for automatics it's more like 5, plus with Rolex for example they increase their prices 8-10 percent every year

Rolex servicing (for example) can be extended to at least 7-8 years without any damage to the watch. It use to be every 2 years, but synthetic oils are used today that last far longer.

randomshenans · 25 Feb 2013 at 07:45

My weekend I managed to pick up a couple of things and felt I should as the Tudor I missed. Well, I didn't but it went for more than I was willing to pay. Less than it was worth, but more than 450.

First I got another Zenith. Nice simple little number.

This was a bargain. Well, I think so.

Next was a 50s Longines auto. I like this one, it's simple and yet dressy. I also think this was an utter bargain.

Guess the price

I need a place to hide all of these...

Raymond Lin · 25 Feb 2013 at 07:51

£20?

randomshenans · 25 Feb 2013 at 08:12

Not far off on the Zenith, that was about 30quid. Bargain!

Longines was more mind, but worth more.

Kanifee · 25 Feb 2013 at 08:51

That longines isn't an auto is it looks more like a manual mechanical, no winding weight in the back?

Lovely none the less, id say £300?

randomshenans · 25 Feb 2013 at 09:00

Sorry, yea, it's manual! I meant, non quartz.

I got it for 170quid. I don't think this is bad, since this one is very similar, just a bit later:

http://www.chrono24.de/longines/cla...&tab=details&urlSubpath=/longines/index-3.htm

Kanifee · 25 Feb 2013 at 10:24

It's a nice piece, i like it in the black.

mrk · 25 Feb 2013 at 22:08

Hmm definitely one for brighter sleeves.

Pete1989 · 25 Feb 2013 at 23:02

Currently my later godfathers old omega much like this:
http://theoldwatchshop.com/omegapics/Dscn19649.jpg
My gf has promised me a Tag Carrera if I propose to her
http://uncrate.com/p/2010/04/tag-heuer-carrera-1887.jpg
Its worth it for the watch isnt it

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Kanifee · 26 Feb 2013 at 00:01

Pete1989 said:
My gf has promised me a Tag Carrera if I propose to her

If she is willing to bribe you to propose you stand to gain a lot from this relationship if you use your head; you are of course screwed if she wants something she just cant afford to come good on... step wisely because this will set the trend for the rest of your life

gitbags · 26 Feb 2013 at 23:48

My Seiko sumo is in the county!

In the hands of customs... time to grab my ankles

AmDaMan · 27 Feb 2013 at 02:05

I have my eye on a Tag Carrera CV2010, ends in the next 5 hours.

My only issue is that there is a slight mark on the Bezel. A replacement from Tag is $200 - Can any Jewelers fit that or will it go back to Tag?

The warranty also expires in 6 months (they only have 2 years) so is this likely to be a problem? How often do automatics need servicing? This will be my first 'real' watch.

Cheers