What watch do you wear?

smokedog · 3 Sep 2015 at 22:04

BusError said:
I've more or less convinced myself I don't want a rolex... I mean, I love the Daytona, the Millgauss, the Sub etc, but I think they are actually way too expensive in the end. Omega is also going that way, save that it's still about half price (a bargain! )

I totally agree. Rolex are stupidly overpriced for what they are. But I've been lusting after a Sub since was a kid so I had to buy one.

2StepSteve said:
How about having something with a bit of colour in the watch box?

Oi! stop trying make me buy more watches. Plus I have no more room in my watch box

At one point I had about 10 watches but decided that I can only have 5.

Janesy B · 3 Sep 2015 at 22:08

Janesy B said:
Most of their stuff is sent from Singapore via DHL and they put down the item as a $20 dollar 'measuring instrument' on the customs declaration.

You won't get the manufacturers warranty because they're not an authorised dealer.

iMacMart said:
Did anyone answer the warranty question? If purchased outside of the UK

Thanks gents

iMacMart · 3 Sep 2015 at 22:15

Missed that, thanks

Hmmm toss up between price and an expensive watch failing after 6 month and having no warranty is a concern for me ...

Van Diemen · 3 Sep 2015 at 22:21

I would have to admit that some of the Rolex offerings are overpriced.

It's also one of few brands that holds it's value across its model range.

Van Diemen · 3 Sep 2015 at 22:25

iMacMart said:
Missed that, thanks

Hmmm toss up between price and an expensive watch failing after 6 month and having no warranty is a concern for me ...

I think the warranty depends on the watch you buy. I've seen quite a few watches on their site that states International Manufacturers Warranty in the description

2StepSteve · 3 Sep 2015 at 22:42

smokedog said:
I totally agree. Rolex are stupidly overpriced for what they are. But I've been lusting after a Sub since was a kid so I had to buy one.

Oi! stop trying make me buy more watches. Plus I have no more room in my watch box At one point I had about 10 watches but decided that I can only have 5.

There's always room for one more watch box

hughtrimble · 4 Sep 2015 at 10:32

smokedog said:
I totally agree. Rolex are stupidly overpriced for what they are. But I've been lusting after a Sub since was a kid so I had to buy one.

Oi! stop trying make me buy more watches. Plus I have no more room in my watch box At one point I had about 10 watches but decided that I can only have 5.

You need a dress watch though

I'd go VC Patrimony with a date function. Or perhaps a JLC Master Control...

Van Diemen · 4 Sep 2015 at 12:19

Decided to give my Sub some wrist time, don't wear it as often as the others

iaind · 4 Sep 2015 at 18:02

Dug out an old drunken eBay purchase... It's nothing special or flashy but I actually quite like it - it's an old 1950s manual wind USSR sekonda. Only thing is the strap is horrible... Where is good to get decent straps and what sort of thing would match this well?

Janesy B · 4 Sep 2015 at 18:26

iaind said:
Dug out an old drunken eBay purchase... It's nothing special or flashy but I actually quite like it - it's an old 1950s manual wind USSR sekonda. Only thing is the strap is horrible... Where is good to get decent straps and what sort of thing would match this well?

Try here: http://www.watchworx.co.uk/pages/lwb/elite.html

iaind · 4 Sep 2015 at 18:30

Janesy B said:
Try here: http://www.watchworx.co.uk/pages/lwb/elite.html

Cheers - looks good. Thinking a nice brown/tan leather would suit it

Janesy B · 4 Sep 2015 at 20:46

I've got the 'Atlas' strap for one of my watches, it's nice.

New arrival, it's a bit of a beast.

SDK^ · 4 Sep 2015 at 21:29

2StepSteve said:
I just got notification that my SMPc will be delivered tomorrow

So did your SMP arrive? You like?

DarrenM343 · 4 Sep 2015 at 21:37

Can't wear watches, at least the leather strapped ones I have, as I've inherited my mothers' sensitive skin and I come up in a rash after wearing a watch for hours that makes people think I've either been locked up and cuffed in a prison cell or been up to some kinky bondage stuff

- a nice red ring of skin right around the wrist

Nitefly · 4 Sep 2015 at 21:39

Van Diemen said:
I would have to admit that some of the Rolex offerings are overpriced.

Genuine lol - who knew

Voxination · 4 Sep 2015 at 21:42

Van Diemen said:
Decided to give my Sub some wrist time, don't wear it as often as the others

Well, that's a very expensive Submariner...

Tried on a Daytona the other day, think I may be able to man-maths myself into one around bonus time...

MarcLister · 4 Sep 2015 at 21:55

gitbags said:
Looks like a sbdx012, solojapan has them listed for €2750. Very jealous

Wow!

Might have to look for a different watch then.

2StepSteve · 4 Sep 2015 at 22:33

My SMPc arrived SDK

It has been sitting in its box all day since 930am, wrapped up and unopened. Had a pretty hard day at work today which thankfully made the time go very quickly and so didn't have to time to day dream about it.

Ripped the packaging open as soon as I got in and I am in love with it!

It is seriously beautiful even more appealing than when I tried one on in the boutique last month. Maybe because now it is actually mine! I have been lusting after this for a good few years now. Very happy!

Pics!

Need to place back another link and take out a half link I think as it's a bit tight. No micro adjustment on the bracelet was a bit of a shock, but I think a half a link will do it.

I can't stop looking at it!

Nabzlfc · 4 Sep 2015 at 22:42

Wow. That is stunning.

Congrats, very jealous!

smokedog · 4 Sep 2015 at 23:06

2StepSteve said:
My SMPc arrived SDK

Nice pics of a nice watch, congrats.

What watch do you wear?

Chooser of poor weather meets