What watch do you wear?

I am thinking of buying one of these.
http://blowers-jewellers.co.uk/iwc_fa_jones_iw5442.htm

I still think that Panerai are timeless but they are starting to get a bit popular and therefore flashy, it doesn't help that Jason Statham and others wear them, it is becoming a bit like Omega in that they are "the bond watch".

I really like the IWC I think it looks smart and money without saying "LOOK OVER HERE AT ME!"

Starting to get a bit popular? You're about 10 years too late. Arnie and Sly popularised them long ago.

I like the standard SS Portuguese, but not that one.
 
Sorry to post this here but thought I would get the best responses.

My mum has asked for a new watch for Christmas and I have found one that I think fits the bill but wanted the opinion of the participants of this thread as you all really seem to know your watches.

This is the watch -

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

I am hoping it will go back down to last months price before Christmas, but is it a good one?
 
You cannot go far wrong with a Seiko 5.
They are good value for money and virtually bullet proof.
The only thing with an automatic is it has to be worn every day, (unlike a Quartz watch), to save you changing the day & date if the power reserve runs out.

For the money it is a good buy.
 
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Wearing this a fair bit lately.
 
Could anyone recommend a few websites for watch straps. Preferably eu based.

I'm after a leather nato type strap preferably
 
Thanks , that's the one .

No worries :)

I think you need to just drop a jewelers screwdriver, or pin into the hole, and move it towards you (if oriented like in the picture) and it should pop the pin holding the links together.

Not sure, but it looks about right!
 
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fashion watches with an (invented) designer name

No qualities as a watch but not mega expensive, buy them if you like them as a piece of jewellery but nothing more

Thought as much. Fashion watch.

Are we talking it will stop ticking in 5 years or are they relatively good for £200?

Hate buying **** that isn't designed to last.
 
probably will last longer than you will want to wear it for but then so will a 10 quid watch, the internals are cheap sp have a feel of the case and strap quality and see what you think

are the worth 200 quid? no but then again jewellery is rarely bought on value
 
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