What watch do you wear?

mrk · 28 Dec 2014 at 19:34

To me the V390 version looks too busy with all the numbers on the dial, the very same reason I disliked what Longines did with the updated HydroConquest with the numbers going all the way round rather than the understated dial with numbers only on 6, 9 and 12.

Your view may vary of course but personally I'd go with the more minimal dial version!

slick rick · 29 Dec 2014 at 10:44

I have a Rolex Jubilee bracelet/band that has a lot of 'stretch' in it, does anyone know of someone in the UK who is able to repair it?

Thanks.

kinetic747 · 29 Dec 2014 at 11:17

magicoi said:
Do Christopher Ward have a sale accross their range or just on a couple of pieces?

I fancy a C7 Rapide Mk2 and if the price goes down - extra bonus!

Either:
http://www.christopherward.co.uk/men/sport/c7sks-390-mk2.html

Im not 100% on the numbers or

http://www.christopherward.co.uk/men/sport/c7sks-mk2.html

Which seems to lack a little something (without numbers!!)

Take a look http://www.christopherward.co.uk/sale/temp.html

GSXRMovistar · 29 Dec 2014 at 19:42

Took some pics of the new one....

Oris Chronoris 01 by AndyBakerUK, on Flickr

Oris Chronoris 02 by AndyBakerUK, on Flickr

Oris Chronoris 08 by AndyBakerUK, on Flickr

More here...

uniQ · 29 Dec 2014 at 19:52

Been in Geneva for a few days. Sadly the Patek Phillipe museum is closed but I spent the afternoon visiting various watch boutiques and trying on multiple watches

Top of my wish list is the IWC Portugese Chronograph and the Zenith El Primero 410. Both stunning. Tried on a few Patek's they were very humble after showing me two of the "affordable" models they brought out some real works of art for me to try on and drool over

magicoi · 29 Dec 2014 at 21:34

kinetic747 said:
Take a look http://www.christopherward.co.uk/sale/temp.html

Thats a no then

edit: for a C7 anyways!!

Castiel · 29 Dec 2014 at 21:35

My wife bought me a Pebble for Xmas. I love it. It's even consigned my Omega to its box for now.

slick rick · 31 Dec 2014 at 11:31

Got a quote for a replacement bracelet...£1050 :eek:

Tempted to send mine off to Michael Young in Hong Kong to rebuild it but that makes me nervous. Has anyone used his service before?

Lostmyrag · 31 Dec 2014 at 14:40

Anyone have an experience with March LA.B watches?

http://www.march-lab.com/men/

I quite like the look of the AM59 - http://www.march-lab.com/am59-electric-black/

Thoughts would be great to hear

GSXRMovistar · 31 Dec 2014 at 14:57

Worn and wound did a review of a lovely March LA.B watch a while back http://wornandwound.com/2013/08/21/march-la-b-am3-review/

MoDe · 31 Dec 2014 at 15:07

Fancied a change from my usual Fossil, shortlist given to the missus. She did well!

Voxination · 31 Dec 2014 at 15:42

It's trying way too hard to be a Navitimer

Rotty · 31 Dec 2014 at 15:46

slick rick said:
Got a quote for a replacement bracelet...£1050
?

I assume at £1050 it is stainless steel and not half gold

If so its a bit more unusual to get a lot of stretch in a SS

slick rick · 31 Dec 2014 at 16:05

Rotty said:
I assume at £1050 it is stainless steel and not half gold

If so its a bit more unusual to get a lot of stretch in a SS

Thanks for the reply mate.

Yes its a stainless Jubilee, I knew it wouldn't be cheap but that price for SS was quite a shock. Its a Datejust that I inherited that I think is circa 1986 so it is older than me and was worn daily.

Juggy1985 · 31 Dec 2014 at 16:19

I'm looking at sort of investing in a nice watch. Looking at something along the lines of a breitling, omega or rolex. Mainly a rolex submariner but anything that looks simular really. I dont mind going upto £4000 so pre owned on the rolex front aslong as it doesnt de value too much. I know it probably sounds strange or unrealistic but is it possible i wont lose too much as i wouldnt want to spend £3000 on a breitling for it to be worth only £1000 in 3 years time.

My main aim is to keep it till my son is old enough to appreciate a nice watch.

Will Gill · 31 Dec 2014 at 16:20

I'd probably get a sub or a navitimer for that amount of cash, you can always trade up when you get more cash, that's the best thing about decent watches they hold their value brilliantly :cool:

{SAS}TB · 31 Dec 2014 at 16:26

Juggy1985 said:
I'm looking at sort of investing in a nice watch. Looking at something along the lines of a breitling, omega or rolex. Mainly a rolex submariner but anything that looks simular really. I dont mind going upto £4000 so pre owned on the rolex front aslong as it doesnt de value too much. I know it probably sounds strange or unrealistic but is it possible i wont lose too much as i wouldnt want to spend £3000 on a breitling for it to be worth only £1000 in 3 years time.

My main aim is to keep it till my son is old enough to appreciate a nice watch.

gets popcorn ...........

panthro · 31 Dec 2014 at 16:29

Juggy1985 said:
I'm looking at sort of investing in a nice watch. Looking at something along the lines of a breitling, omega or rolex. Mainly a rolex submariner but anything that looks simular really. I dont mind going upto £4000 so pre owned on the rolex front aslong as it doesnt de value too much. I know it probably sounds strange or unrealistic but is it possible i wont lose too much as i wouldnt want to spend £3000 on a breitling for it to be worth only £1000 in 3 years time.

My main aim is to keep it till my son is old enough to appreciate a nice watch.

The only watch you can be more than 50% sure of not losing too much money on for £4000 is a Rolex stainless steel sports model i.e. Submariner or GMT Master II.

Will Gill · 31 Dec 2014 at 16:31

{SAS}TB said:
gets popcorn ...........

I'm sure the 'lol buy a casio' crew will appear, but investing in a fine time piece provides plenty of personal satisfaction as long as you appreciate it and its raison detre, furthermore understand how well the piece won't depreciate compared to (say) an equally priced computer, car, telly....whatevs

{SAS}TB · 31 Dec 2014 at 16:33

oh, I agree, but given past form in here and the mention of Rolex already its only a matter of time .......

no pun intended

What watch do you wear?

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