What watch do you wear?

Akagi · 11 Dec 2016 at 14:09

It got unstuck today with the passing of time, and now it does this...

Possible it has an issue before I bought it, or that it was dropped in transit. It was only sent bare in a jiffy bag... I only wore it for a day or two, so if it was doing that, I might not have noticed!

inferno · 12 Dec 2016 at 12:54

Does anyone know the best place to sell a BLNR GMT and what the general value, it has a small dent on the lug

mikeh501 · 12 Dec 2016 at 13:02

inferno said:
Does anyone know the best place to sell a BLNR GMT and what the general value, it has a small dent on the lug

Retail is crazy right now for BLNRs but it is softening with a bit more availability and the retail price going up, but that doesnt always translate into mega trade deals. The dint will be a major problem if its obvious (grade 2>3). I assume its got all boxes, tags and warranty card etc etc. Its probably worth something like 5k-5.5k if you sold it yourself, or tried to offload to a dealer etc.

Ayahuasca · 14 Dec 2016 at 18:52

I've gone off the Tag again and now it's a choice between the blue or black Breitling Superocean Heritage 46:

I'll find something I like eventually

Steedie · 14 Dec 2016 at 23:09

For someone looking to get a nice looking watch, what would you guys recommend as a starting point? Say £300 for a first watch. Open to suggestions as I know NOTHING about watches

djcj · 14 Dec 2016 at 23:28

Steedie said:
For someone looking to get a nice looking watch, what would you guys recommend as a starting point? Say £300 for a first watch. Open to suggestions as I know NOTHING about watches

Depends what type of watch you want. Diver? Dressy? Etc etc

If you want a smart looking automatic you can't go wrong with a tissot visodate for that money!

Edit: you used to be able to get a visodate from creation watches for approx £300. I just had a look and can't find them in stock and they seem to be £395 everywhere else

Steedie · 14 Dec 2016 at 23:44

I'm after a smart looking watch yeah, I love watches like the Omega Seamaster and Tag Carrera, things like that but obviously they are slightly out of reach for now

Raymond Lin · 14 Dec 2016 at 23:51

Steedie said:
I'm after a smart looking watch yeah, I love watches like the Omega Seamaster and Tag Carrera, things like that but obviously they are slightly out of reach for now

https://www.steinhartwatches.de/en/diver-watch/ocean-1-black-541.html

Steedie · 15 Dec 2016 at 00:11

Wow that's lovely! I like that!

Raymond Lin · 15 Dec 2016 at 00:25

Steedie said:
Wow that's lovely! I like that!

ETA movement (Swiss), sapphire glass, AR coating on the inside, you can even spec ceramic bezel for like £40, as opposed to hundreds or thousands on some of the more bigger names.

djcj · 15 Dec 2016 at 07:53

I don't think it is anywhere near £300 with the current exchange rate though

Skidder · 15 Dec 2016 at 08:59

Steedie said:
I'm after a smart looking watch yeah, I love watches like the Omega Seamaster and Tag Carrera, things like that but obviously they are slightly out of reach for now

How about something from Timefactors Precista or Smith ranges. A smith everest would fit the bill in my view: http://www.timefactors.com/smiths.htm

£245, reliable japanese movement (no bad thing), quality case, good looking to my eyes

I have a Precista PRS 50B and it is one hell of a watch for the money.

Born_2_Kill_83 · 21 Dec 2016 at 14:30

Some advice if I may from OcUK's finest watch lovers. I have just sold my old Breitling Superocean 1000m and fancy a one. Am I daft buying it new? I have seen one on for sale second hand for £2k which I can inspect in person before buying which is saving around £1400. OR should a buy new, I intend on keeping the watch for the foreseeable future.

http://www.goldsmiths.co.uk/Breitling-Superocean-Heritage-Chrono-Mens-Watch/p/17531021/

Hades · 21 Dec 2016 at 14:38

Born_2_Kill_83 said:
Some advice if I may from OcUK's finest watch lovers. I have just sold my old Breitling Superocean 1000m and fancy a one. Am I daft buying it new? I have seen one on for sale second hand for £2k which I can inspect in person before buying which is saving around £1400. OR should a buy new, I intend on keeping the watch for the foreseeable future.

http://www.goldsmiths.co.uk/Breitling-Superocean-Heritage-Chrono-Mens-Watch/p/17531021/

Personally I'd buy used if the condition is satisfactory. Aside from a small few, most watches lose money. So why be the person to take the hit? Let the first owner lose it instead.

Born_2_Kill_83 · 23 Dec 2016 at 09:01

Treat for myself, Breitling Superocean Heritage 42, spud shots

Phate · 23 Dec 2016 at 09:15

I see Steinhart watches posted in here all the time. I must be the only person who doesn't like them!

Feels like it anyway

mikeh501 · 23 Dec 2016 at 10:24

Phate said:
I see Steinhart watches posted in here all the time. I must be the only person who doesn't like them!

Feels like it anyway

same here. like the less worse CW.

SDK^ · 23 Dec 2016 at 11:27

I'm not liking that strap on the Breitling SO - it has a medieval look to it

daz · 23 Dec 2016 at 13:30

I like the Superocean Heritage but I think it looks better on a rubber strap.

hughtrimble · 23 Dec 2016 at 13:55

I'm all for the Milanese with that timepiece - it's an absolute corker, and suits it better than any other type that I've seen (haven't seen it on a Nato though, and I bet it would suit a tan leather one perfectly).