What watch do you wear?

{SAS}TB · 23 Dec 2013 at 07:19

mrk said:
Gotta say I really do like the accented planet ocean...

One of my favorites too

panthro · 23 Dec 2013 at 07:35

metbandit1 said:
To be honest I think im already decided on the omega, I just added a couple of others in to see if there were any other options out there.

Do people do discount + 0% finance?

Or this one? http://www.goldsmiths.co.uk/Omega-Speedmaster-Professional-Moon-Mens-Watch/p/17333226/

Not many people will give you a discount plus 0% finance; especially Goldsmiths. They struggle to give you any discount even when paying cash.

metbandit1 · 23 Dec 2013 at 08:14

Flukester said:
Finance on a watch..from a financial point of view if you need to finance a omega, maybe a omega isn't for you.

Just my financial advice for the day

*sigh*
Why should I pay full price in one go for a watch when the one I want will be on 0%? Whats the point in doing that when I can make my money work for me in better ways?

I do hope your not an accountant.

Guest2 · 23 Dec 2013 at 08:20

Raymond Lin said:
I do! Got it about 3 months ago.

Isnt that a Rolex sub with a different name on it? It pretty much looks identical to a Rolex sub (it is nice though)

mrk said:
Gotta say I really do like the accented planet ocean...

It is a nice watch but not sure if I prefer it over my standard Seamaster (http://www.omegawatches.com/collection/seamaster/diver-300-m/co-axial-41-mm/21230412001002) - I think the orange makes it look less smart (but more sporty)

There is one with all the certs for £2500 in a 2nd hand type shop in excellent condition. Could probably be had for £2300

Cosimo · 23 Dec 2013 at 08:29

SDK^ said:
I don't like the Speedmaster; it's too busy and the font looks odd.

If your wrist can take it how about a larger Seamaster:

Seamaster

Or one of the new smaller ones:

http://www.omegawatches.com/collect...ean-600-m/omega-co-axial-42-mm/23230422101001

RSR · 23 Dec 2013 at 08:36

Cosimo said:
If your wrist can take it how about a larger Seamaster:
Snip

That's a lovely example of a watch

Guest2 · 23 Dec 2013 at 08:38

Nice but I much prefer the smaller, less in your face PO - http://www.omegawatches.com/collect...ean-600-m/omega-co-axial-42-mm/23230422101001

Cosimo · 23 Dec 2013 at 08:50

Guest2 said:
Nice but I much prefer the smaller, less in your face PO - http://www.omegawatches.com/collect...ean-600-m/omega-co-axial-42-mm/23230422101001

I do like the Titanium on Titanium model of these. What you do get with all these new Seamasters is the two barrel, silicon balance spring co-axial Omega 8500/9300 movements which are very good, have a long power reserve and don't require servicing for years.

Rotty · 23 Dec 2013 at 09:05

panthro said:
Not many people will give you a discount plus 0% finance; especially Goldsmiths. They struggle to give you any discount even when paying cash.

I have had decent discounts at Goldsmiths but, as you say, with 0% it is unlikely you will get one

Rotty · 23 Dec 2013 at 09:06

Cosimo said:
I do like the Titanium on Titanium model of these. What you do get with all these new Seamasters is the two barrel, silicon balance spring co-axial Omega 8500/9300 movements which are very good, have a long power reserve and don't require servicing for years.

I find titanium watches feel cheap due to being lighter, also they scratch very easily

wozzizname · 23 Dec 2013 at 09:10

Rotty said:
I find titanium watches feel cheap due to being lighter, also they scratch very easily

I've an old Longines VHP Ti which I've had since about 1990, and it still looks almost like new - maybe I've just been lucky with it, though to be fair I don't wear it much these days.

RSR · 23 Dec 2013 at 09:32

Cosimo said:
I do like the Titanium on Titanium model of these. What you do get with all these new Seamasters is the two barrel, silicon balance spring co-axial Omega 8500/9300 movements which are very good, have a long power reserve and don't require servicing for years.

My two Omega's have the 8507 and 9300 movement (Both PO models) have been very good so far and they only need servicing once every 5 years so I have been told. On average I get about 3/4 days power reserve before they run out.

I love the titanium models but I find it seems to mark very easy and doesn't seem wear as well as the SS models.

joelk2 · 23 Dec 2013 at 09:39

@Ramond

Whats that crazy contraption in your watch box?

Cosimo · 23 Dec 2013 at 10:12

Rotty said:
I find titanium watches feel cheap due to being lighter, also they scratch very easily

I like the colour of that one but prefer something heavier on my wrist.

mrk · 23 Dec 2013 at 10:15

It's the shipping box. Steinhart make homage watches so naturally it would look like a Sub

An exact lookalike isn't for me personally(hence the Hydroconquest) but it all depends on what you want and at what price I guess.

GeezerButler · 23 Dec 2013 at 10:37

Looks like a musical box to me....

mrk · 23 Dec 2013 at 10:45

It is but I thought it came with.

shaank · 23 Dec 2013 at 11:00

Picked up a Skagen watch at Dubai duty free the other week. My Jorg Gray watch died on me (and is now away for repair) so fancied something different to replace it.

thoughts? it's different from the 'large / expensive' watches in this thread so most will be a hating on me I guess! But it's really nice I think, better in real life than on the website pics tbh.

http://www.skagen.com/en_US/shop/me...ice|BTWN+0+275&pn=c&rec=78&imagePath=809XLTBB

edit - this is the Jorg Gray I have (that is broken at the moment lol)

http://www.amazon.com/Jorg-Gray-1460-Chronograph-Stainless/dp/B002QHMKZS

Raymond Lin · 23 Dec 2013 at 11:14

joelk2 said:
@Ramond

Whats that crazy contraption in your watch box?

It's a musical box, solid walnut. I got it as a leaving present from my last work place and not what the watch came in. It costs as much as the watch itself, I think it was a few hundred pounds! lol

You guys will like it that it's Swiss made

SDK^ · 23 Dec 2013 at 12:12

Rotty said:
I have had decent discounts at Goldsmiths but, as you say, with 0% it is unlikely you will get one

As above

So I braved the Christmas traffic and panic buying shoppers in search of a good deal on the Omega SMP. Understandably nowhere is willing to offer a discount with 0% Finance

After some searching on the internet I found it for 23% off, at Iconic Watches , for £2,140, so I ordered it

There is no delivery until after Christmas but I’m away for a couple of weeks now so something to look forward to opening when I get back

Cosimo said:
If your wrist can take it how about a larger Seamaster:

Or one of the new smaller ones:

That is an amazing watch Cosimo but I'm not keen on the orange bezel, plus I don't think it will age well.