What watch do you wear?

Rotty · 1 Jul 2011 at 02:08

krisboats said:
Daytona cosmograph. Although i don't like wearing it too much, only for special occasions.

you seen the RRP on these ? Rolex are taking the ****, for the 1st time ever it's easy to buy one at list or below, probably proved a great investment for you

panthro · 1 Jul 2011 at 05:19

Rotty said:
you seen the RRP on these ? Rolex are taking the ****, for the 1st time ever it's easy to buy one at list or below, probably proved a great investment for you

Rolex have been taking the **** for the last few years. Their price rises are well over inflation levels. Daytonas can be bought as list now easily and if you buy a well priced 2nd hand one youre almost guaranteed to make some money on it if Rolex continue their price rises.

He'sDeadJim! · 1 Jul 2011 at 05:59

Don't wear one, never have. My Bro wears a Rolex but then he's a flash git with loads of money, not sure which model it is, i'll ask him.

Rich_L · 1 Jul 2011 at 06:03

Got myself one of these bad bois on the way, $16 delivered:

Yep, 5 alarms read it and weep :cool:

krisboats · 1 Jul 2011 at 10:15

Rotty said:
you seen the RRP on these ? Rolex are taking the ****, for the 1st time ever it's easy to buy one at list or below, probably proved a great investment for you

No, i haven't. It was a gift from someone very close hence my reluctance to wear it casually. I wore it on holiday in spain a few years back and dived in the pool when we first got there. Clothes wallet and all! When it dawned on me the watch may or may not be waterproof i about died. Luckily it is, but my stomach hit the floor at that moment!

Prophet · 1 Jul 2011 at 10:26

I'm in the market for a new watch. Don't mind second hand and have a budget of £1000.

Are there any sites that specialise in 2nd hand watches?

Captain Chaos · 1 Jul 2011 at 10:27

This is my weapon of choice lol. Nicer in the flesh

Morba · 1 Jul 2011 at 10:31

DarkShadow said:
I just saw that too. Someone keep me away from that site. I bought a C5 not so long ago and I'm looking at buying both a C7 and a C2 - Will power where are you?!

I've got a C7 black, with silver strap if you are interested

Rotty · 1 Jul 2011 at 11:47

krisboats said:
No, i haven't. It was a gift from someone very close hence my reluctance to wear it casually. I wore it on holiday in spain a few years back and dived in the pool when we first got there. Clothes wallet and all! When it dawned on me the watch may or may not be waterproof i about died. Luckily it is, but my stomach hit the floor at that moment!

about £7.5k now, they were £3.6k about 6-8 yrs ago

chipperhead · 1 Jul 2011 at 12:31

Decided to get another one as my Breitling just isn't convienient to wear at work and for day to day use.

Got a G-Shock and was made up when I saw Bear Grylls wearing the same one

panthro · 1 Jul 2011 at 14:52

G shocks and Protreks are awesome. Ive had my Protrek for almost 2 years and its been everywhere with me, in some really rough environments too and its stood up to the test.

Princey · 1 Jul 2011 at 15:00

I have an Omega Seamaster Professional and Rolex Submariner as going out watches and a Pulsar £100 jobbie for everyday.

DarkShadow · 3 Jul 2011 at 00:55

Morba said:
I've got a C7 black, with silver strap if you are interested

How old and how much fella?

Morba · 3 Jul 2011 at 01:12

DarkShadow said:
How old and how much fella?

year old, still with box and faultless tbh. not worn it much at all!
no idea what its worth!!

Rotty · 3 Jul 2011 at 01:19

panthro said:
Rolex have been taking the **** for the last few years. Their price rises are well over inflation levels. Daytonas can be bought as list now easily and if you buy a well priced 2nd hand one youre almost guaranteed to make some money on it if Rolex continue their price rises.

the SS Daytona is a 5 grand watch tops and the Sub a 3.5 grand watch, Rolex are trying to play with the big boys on price without the quality to back it up ( They are still great watches but not at the prices they are asking ) Rolex are a great brand but they are not AP, PP, JLC, L&S etc and should keep their prices in line with their peers

Hatter The Mad · 3 Jul 2011 at 01:55

Rotty said:
the SS Daytona is a 5 grand watch tops and the Sub a 3.5 grand watch, Rolex are trying to play with the big boys on price without the quality to back it up ( They are still great watches but not at the prices they are asking ) Rolex are a great brand but they are not AP, PP, JLC, L&S etc and should keep their prices in line with their peers

Yeah, but when was the last time Rolex pricing was about product positioning rather than brand positioning/barrier-to-lifestyle-statement?

Deific · 3 Jul 2011 at 08:39

Thinking of getting my dad this watch for his birthday, what do you think?

Bigpops · 3 Jul 2011 at 10:02

Rotty said:
...AP, PP, JLC, L&S etc and should keep their prices in line with their peers

I wonder what percentage of Rolex owners could actually decode those initials? Add VC to the list too.

I've been into watches for about 5 years now, and I honestly cannot believe how many times Rolex have upped their prices. The list price of the SS Sub date back then was £2950, now it's almost £4790 albeit for a slightly different model. Almost 2K more!

TaKeN · 3 Jul 2011 at 10:15

Casio Aviator G-Shock :cool:

Rotty · 3 Jul 2011 at 10:32

Hatter The Mad said:
Yeah, but when was the last time Rolex pricing was about product positioning rather than brand positioning/barrier-to-lifestyle-statement?

correct, shame really as they make some great stuff