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Since we're bringing them out... I went in my work cupboard to get my white one, but it's not in it's case, so no idea what I've gone and done with that. Alas, this one is on.
What watch do you wear?
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I like 
I think I'm hooked on G-Force watches!
I think I'm hooked on G-Force watches!
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I like
excellent, and you could even start a G-Shock collection too
Soldato
Didn't you hear about Nvidia's new range of watches?
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Excuse the quality of the pic 
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Excuse the quality of the pic
Lovely.. Can't tell with the photo.. is it the blue/gold sub?
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Yeah it's a 2008 bi-metal blue face. Had it from new and worn it every day
Needs servicing and tarting up but that will have to wait till after Christmas.
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I won this watch through a staff incentive thing, and just started to wear it.
http://i.imgur.com/tUWxBP0.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/tUWxBP0.jpg
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Soldato
Hmm I've been asked to select a watch for Christmas and fancy another G-Shock. Any ideas which to go for? There are literally too many to choose from!
Soldato
So I'm starting to think of making a proper watch, rather than a glorified fashion accessory.
I've got probably something between £1k and £2k...
I'm looking for something suitable for work, and constant day to day life. I've got at the moment an assortment of watches, all reasonably cheap and will probably add one of the cheaper citizen Eco drives to the collection. Everything else is really not worth mentioning.
I am looking for something probably with a metal strap and something reasonably traditional, either simple or more complex, but nothing quirky shall we say...
Whilst not a major point I'm not really looking to own something that's going to fall in price 50% the day after I but it. That said, I'm also not against buying something second hand that's next to perfect and half the price because someone else bought it new, but would prefer to buy something new than not...
kd
I've got probably something between £1k and £2k...
I'm looking for something suitable for work, and constant day to day life. I've got at the moment an assortment of watches, all reasonably cheap and will probably add one of the cheaper citizen Eco drives to the collection. Everything else is really not worth mentioning.
I am looking for something probably with a metal strap and something reasonably traditional, either simple or more complex, but nothing quirky shall we say...
Whilst not a major point I'm not really looking to own something that's going to fall in price 50% the day after I but it. That said, I'm also not against buying something second hand that's next to perfect and half the price because someone else bought it new, but would prefer to buy something new than not...
kd
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Post some examples of watches you've seen online that you like the look of first. It's an impossible thing for someone to recommend without a base to start with.
Swiss made autos from the usual respected brands who have long history to their names will depreciate very little compared to quartz or hybrids (Seiko/Citizen) but you said you want something for every day wear and work so it's going to be a large part of your life so you're unlikely to want to get rid of it down the line anyway so depreciation shouldn't factor in to it if it's something you properly like because that won't matter.
Swiss made autos from the usual respected brands who have long history to their names will depreciate very little compared to quartz or hybrids (Seiko/Citizen) but you said you want something for every day wear and work so it's going to be a large part of your life so you're unlikely to want to get rid of it down the line anyway so depreciation shouldn't factor in to it if it's something you properly like because that won't matter.
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2nd hand Omega Speedmaster sapphire sandwich?
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=o...eV7AaSpYDIBw&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1680&bih=934
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The omega deville platinum had always been a favourite of mine, although clearly out of price range.
Both the 2012 Olympic Omegas caught my eye as well, both the speed and seamaster.
Never been a fan of gold watches, although they are growing on me. But I would generally rule them out.
The traditional Rolex look (or also the fake Vicotrinox Maverick) I'm not too sure I'm fond of.
I do quite like the Rolex Daytona cosmograph with blue 'face' however.
I like the novelty of the skeleton watches, but think that'd wear our fairly quickly...
I also like the
Rado hyperchrome
Perellet Turbine (not sure on professionalism though)
Montblanc Rising Hours
Maurice Lacroix (although not sure on buttons)
Frederique constant slimline moonphase
Cartier Tank (only one or two colours)
A. Lange and Sohne Saxonia Annual Calendar
There are a few others I've seen traditionally that I like
kd
Both the 2012 Olympic Omegas caught my eye as well, both the speed and seamaster.
Never been a fan of gold watches, although they are growing on me. But I would generally rule them out.
The traditional Rolex look (or also the fake Vicotrinox Maverick) I'm not too sure I'm fond of.
I do quite like the Rolex Daytona cosmograph with blue 'face' however.
I like the novelty of the skeleton watches, but think that'd wear our fairly quickly...
I also like the
Rado hyperchrome
Perellet Turbine (not sure on professionalism though)
Montblanc Rising Hours
Maurice Lacroix (although not sure on buttons)
Frederique constant slimline moonphase
Cartier Tank (only one or two colours)
A. Lange and Sohne Saxonia Annual Calendar
There are a few others I've seen traditionally that I like
kd
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Blue dialled Daytona is the platinum model by the way
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If you want to buy new in that price range I'd probably look at Hamilton, Longines, Sinn, Muehle Glashuette, Nomos or Ball. All stocked here:
http://www.jurawatches.co.uk/
So might be a good place to browse.
http://www.jurawatches.co.uk/
So might be a good place to browse.
Soldato
£1K, easy choice for me. Nice second hand Omega Seamaster Bond 2531.80. Tough, reliable and unlikely to depreciate much, if at all.
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