What watch do you wear?

covenantuk · 21 May 2014 at 14:06

mrk said:
Everyone has a phase

At the end of it 1 nice watch is really all many will need and wear it into the ground then replace with another nice watch. Simple and effective and makes each new watch all the more exciting to look forward to.

If you buy a decent mechanical there's no such thing as "wear it into the ground". It'll outlast you, so if you fancy a change it's "add to the collection" time.

mrk · 21 May 2014 at 14:31

Have you seen mechanical watches worn by people? They certainly look like they've been worn to the ground (figure of speech) given how badly scuffed and scratched they are irregardless of their movement quality!

I suppose it's a testament to the mechanical quality and spec too.

Richdog · 21 May 2014 at 14:39

squerble said:
Chaps, as a genuine question: what's the appeal of a watch? Especially such expensive ones? We have clocks on everything; phones, computers, bus stops, cars, you name it.

I just wonder what the appeal is?

If you have to ask something like that, then there is no point explaining.

covenantuk · 21 May 2014 at 15:07

mrk said:
Have you seen mechanical watches worn by people? They certainly look like they've been worn to the ground (figure of speech) given how badly scuffed and scratched they are irregardless of their movement quality!

I suppose it's a testament to the mechanical quality and spec too.

Yup, it's one reason I can't bring myself to splash on a Rolex - I'm not so rich that I can disregard wearing £6k on my wrist.

I'd wear it so little for fear of damage that it would spoil the ownership experience. That and the servicing costs of course :eek:

Raymond Lin · 21 May 2014 at 15:09

Think of it as designer hand bags.

Some women has to have them, some uses one from Primark. They all carry things and what is the difference at the end of the day? Showing off in which make themselves feel good.

Vanity is not a sin, we all do it one way or another in all aspects of life from the clothes that we wear, the car that we drive and the houses that we live in.

panthro · 21 May 2014 at 16:12

craptakular said:
Has anyone purchased from Chrono24? Can I pay buy credit card or paypal?

Chrono24 is just site for individuals or companies to list their products. The seller can dictate their preferred methods, but most dealers will accept credit card or paypal I believe.

Read this for more info.

http://www.chrono24.com/en/info/escrow.htm

craptakular · 21 May 2014 at 17:52

covenantuk said:
Yup, it's one reason I can't bring myself to splash on a Rolex - I'm not so rich that I can disregard wearing £6k on my wrist.

I'd wear it so little for fear of damage that it would spoil the ownership experience. That and the servicing costs of course

Buy second hand, thats what the smart people do.

covenantuk · 22 May 2014 at 07:41

craptakular said:
Buy second hand, thats what the smart people do.

The ones I want are £6k second hand

craptakular · 22 May 2014 at 18:14

covenantuk said:
The ones I want are £6k second hand

mine are 3-4k second hand

Phate · 22 May 2014 at 18:40

kona786 said:
Cool concept...transparent OLED

I do and I don't want it.

The concept is awesome, but the propeller style second hand?

Urgh

Close folks, but no cigar!

djcj · 25 May 2014 at 09:25

What is everyone's views on accurist? I know they are far from being a desirable brand but are they fairly reliable?

I have been looking for an affordable moonphase type watch and have come across the following perpetual calendar accurist:

http://www.nigelohara.com/accurist-gmt322-mens-greenwich-mean-time-watch-pid13854.html

I have also been looking at a rotary and stuhrling:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004KEL4...UTF8&colid=PRX3YV8KVKP2&coliid=I2XVXNX61UZM3F

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001GPON...UTF8&colid=PRX3YV8KVKP2&coliid=I2KY2SZ1NWBAUF

Not sure which one to go for. I prefer the looks of the Accurist.

craptakular · 25 May 2014 at 13:59

At that price level just go with the watch you like the look of the most.

JasonM · 26 May 2014 at 03:28

covenantuk said:
- Remember that most mechanical watches will easily outlast the owner and some not only keep their value but appreciate over time.

I paid £1750 for my 1991 Submariner Date in 2000, that included Rolex Service, sold by Rolex dealer with papers / box, watch was A1 condition.

Price not important as always wanted one however.

covenantuk · 26 May 2014 at 09:00

Ok, so I love many of the Rolex range, but this watch? Just no. Leave this kind of rubbish to Cartier.

http://watchfinder.co.uk/Rolex/GMT%20Master%20II/116759%20SA/10596/item/34228

panthro · 26 May 2014 at 09:52

covenantuk said:
Ok, so I love many of the Rolex range, but this watch? Just no. Leave this kind of rubbish to Cartier.

http://watchfinder.co.uk/Rolex/GMT%20Master%20II/116759%20SA/10596/item/34228

There's a huge market for jewelled watches; just not in the UK.

covenantuk · 26 May 2014 at 10:07

panthro said:
There's a huge market for jewelled watches; just not in the UK.

Because we have a more taste than that

Though I will admit that the Rolex isn't as bad as it could be, for me a watch should be remarkable for its quality, not its bling.

craptakular · 26 May 2014 at 10:48

This is why Rolex has become a bit "chavy", reserved for movie tie-ins and gangster rappers.

I wouldn't touch one with a barge pole.

Much better luxury watch brands out there like Patek Phillipe, Vacheron and Constantin, Audemars Piguet.

Then you have Jeager LeCoultre and A. Lange & Sohne.

Then you get down to bling bling gangster rapper and 007 50th Anniversary edition Rolex rubbish.

Its a shame Rolex has gone this way but oh well... I guess if you want to be a celebrity you buy Rolex....

Cosimo · 26 May 2014 at 10:59

covenantuk said:
Because we have a more taste than that

I wouldn't be too sure about that. Plenty of bling wearers in the UK.

panthro · 26 May 2014 at 11:09

craptakular said:
This is why Rolex has become a bit "chavy", reserved for movie tie-ins and gangster rappers.

I wouldn't touch one with a barge pole.

Much better luxury watch brands out there like Patek Phillipe, Vacheron and Constantin, Audemars Piguet.

Then you have Jeager LeCoultre and A. Lange & Sohne.

Then you get down to bling bling gangster rapper and 007 50th Anniversary edition Rolex rubbish.

Its a shame Rolex has gone this way but oh well... I guess if you want to be a celebrity you buy Rolex....

You do realise that you can buy jewelled watches of all the brands you listed above?

craptakular · 26 May 2014 at 11:26

panthro said:
You do realise that you can buy jewelled watches of all the brands you listed above?

I'm not talking specifically about the jewels, just the media train that is Rolex, some of their peices are ok, but I would rather go JLC.

They make some ok sports watches, some are hideous though. I would prefer another top notch manufacture so I would remain discrete.

Having said that, I am some way off owning anything decent myself.