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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Any watch connoisseurs in the house?
I'm turning 25 on the weekend and have been fancying a nice watch. The last watch I had was a buzz light year one when I was 5. So I'm not really up to date with things 
What's good and what's to avoid?
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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So I work on a watch counter. Do you have a style in mind and price range?
Citizen watches last year's and they price around £200-£400.
The hugo boss and police watches sell well. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Go for a Patek Philippe - classy "
Not a fan to be honest.
And just to add. I'm not really looking into designer watches...most of the look great but I'm looking for something in the "luxury" side of things.
Currently seen a tag and a breitling that are both stunning! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Go for a Patek Philippe - classy
Not a fan to be honest.
And just to add. I'm not really looking into designer watches...most of the look great but I'm looking for something in the "luxury" side of things.
Currently seen a tag and a breitling that are both stunning! "
Chunky alternative with rarity and scarcity the ever so solid reconditioned Sector SGE 500....  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Go for a Patek Philippe - classy
Not a fan to be honest.
And just to add. I'm not really looking into designer watches...most of the look great but I'm looking for something in the "luxury" side of things.
Currently seen a tag and a breitling that are both stunning! "
Always go Swiss, in that case... |
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"Go for a Patek Philippe - classy
Not a fan to be honest.
And just to add. I'm not really looking into designer watches...most of the look great but I'm looking for something in the "luxury" side of things.
Currently seen a tag and a breitling that are both stunning! "
Go for an automatic. Omega have an amazing reputation the speedmaster and seasmaster are very popular models. Sinn are a German brand with some lovely pieces. If you want to spend a little more maybe Rolex, the submariner is a classic. Rado also have some nice pieces too such as the Radio D-star blue dial. There's also Oris and Tudor too (company is owned by Rolex).
Hope this helps. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Go for a Patek Philippe - classy "
You have a woman's wrists,,,,,,! I'll wager those wrists have never been sliced clean off by a falling sail, and swept into the sea before your very eyes,,,,,,
argh this be Sox talk like a pirate day,,,,,,,,,  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I've got quite a few, all Swiss and for different occasions.
Personally I'd say set your budget, try a few on and decide what you like and what you'll wear it for ( everyday, business, sport)
Don't disregard 2nd hand one and for new never pay full price, always negotiate. Feel free to pm me if you want to discuss further |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I've got quite a few, all Swiss and for different occasions.
Personally I'd say set your budget, try a few on and decide what you like and what you'll wear it for ( everyday, business, sport)
Don't disregard 2nd hand one and for new never pay full price, always negotiate. Feel free to pm me if you want to discuss further"
I've found some great ones second hand. Im in the mind that if I go into these high end shops wanting to try watches on. They'll think I'm just there tyre kicking and not really give me the time of day
Exact same thing happened when I was on the hunt for mrsdpts engagment ring. Came across some real snobbery  |
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"I've got quite a few, all Swiss and for different occasions.
Personally I'd say set your budget, try a few on and decide what you like and what you'll wear it for ( everyday, business, sport)
Don't disregard 2nd hand one and for new never pay full price, always negotiate. Feel free to pm me if you want to discuss further
I've found some great ones second hand. Im in the mind that if I go into these high end shops wanting to try watches on. They'll think I'm just there tyre kicking and not really give me the time of day
Exact same thing happened when I was on the hunt for mrsdpts engagment ring. Came across some real snobbery "
Maybe dress up? And mention that you are serious and looking to consider options for a purchase. That should get them engaged. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Rolex and omega etc will set you back thousands. If you are willing to spend thousands that's great but for a decent well styled watch in the 200 to 400 range check out the range of emporio armani watches. I have 3 and always get comments on them |
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By *artytwoCouple
over a year ago
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"I love watches and cherish my Rolex and Beuche Girod. Can't beat good quality pieces that last and look good for years. May buy another one this year  "
Buy a Rolex Ladies datejust, factory diamond dial with box and papers. Spend £2-3k and it will go up in value every year. |
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If you're looking for a classic style dress watch, have a look at the Christopher Ward website, reletively new British watch company with a good range of styles (and currently a half price sale if you fancy a bargain). FOr a more modest budget but similar style, check out Marloe watches, British startup using swiss movements- only have one model at present (few styling options), really nice watch for £250  |
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By *oodmessMan
over a year ago
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"If you're looking for a classic style dress watch, have a look at the Christopher Ward website, reletively new British watch company with a good range of styles (and currently a half price sale if you fancy a bargain). FOr a more modest budget but similar style, check out Marloe watches, British startup using swiss movements- only have one model at present (few styling options), really nice watch for £250 "
That Marloe is a good looking watch! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Michael kors love the watches.
I'm currently looking to treat myself to the access Bradshaw smart watch. "
I treated myself to a Micheal Kors last year
Looking at Armani this year
But I would like to invest in a limited edition Breitling watch |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I have a nice Tissot that I save for going out and a Garmin fenix 3 as my every day watch. The tissot is beautiful. When I'm home later I'll post the model name. |
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I've had my Seiko Kinetic for 15 years. Still as good as new. I've been scuba diving , rock climbing and even jumped out a aeroplane with it on. ( luckily they gave me a parachute ) and it still looks great. Cost around £200. Money well spent  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Go for a Patek Philippe - classy
Not a fan to be honest.
And just to add. I'm not really looking into designer watches...most of the look great but I'm looking for something in the "luxury" side of things.
Currently seen a tag and a breitling that are both stunning! "
Both nice watches, if you are talking thousands rather than hundreds have a look at an omega sea master, lovely watches |
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Have had several ones over the years, but my current one is a black ceramic Accurist. I don't like massive ones with hundreds of dials and knobs on them. Plain, simple & functional will do me every time |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Any watch connoisseurs in the house?
I'm turning 25 on the weekend and have been fancying a nice watch. The last watch I had was a buzz light year one when I was 5. So I'm not really up to date with things
What's good and what's to avoid?
Any suggestions appreciated "
Depends on how much you want to spend?
I personaly enjoy fine watches and consider a good purchase to be an investment that will increase in value over the coming years.
So to me spending say 5k on the correct watch that will increase in value and be worth double what you bought it for in say 5 to 10 years can only be seen as a sound investment in my opinion.
I bought a Submariner in 2006 bi-metal for £4200 and today to buy the same watch new would cost around £8500.
You wouldnt get thet return with the £4200 sat in a savings account for the same amount of time at recent interest rates.
So for me i have a sound money investment made and also a beautiful watch to wear and enjoy at the same time.
For me thats a no brainer.
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"Omega "
You are young OP. Many nice luxurious/classy and yet young/active/sporty watches out there - Omega, Longines, Tissot for example (many more I'm sure).
Choose something that represents your personality.
Happy birthday in advance.
Update us on your choice.
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Hi
Thinking of selling my breitling montbrilliant if you fancied it. Crocodile black strap with custom factory dial... very nice piece less than a year old. 4 years warranty boxed and papers.
Drop me a message if interested. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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I'm in no rush...it doesn't need to be bought that weekend.
I'm thinking about maybe saving up a bit more and getting something like a submariner.
I can't believe I'm saying this but I mighty even sell one of my subwoofers to put towards it  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I'm in no rush...it doesn't need to be bought that weekend.
I'm thinking about maybe saving up a bit more and getting something like a submariner.
I can't believe I'm saying this but I mighty even sell one of my subwoofers to put towards it "
Could you see my personal view point made some sense then ?
A sub is a good choice |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I'm in no rush...it doesn't need to be bought that weekend.
I'm thinking about maybe saving up a bit more and getting something like a submariner.
I can't believe I'm saying this but I mighty even sell one of my subwoofers to put towards it
Could you see my personal view point made some sense then ?
A sub is a good choice "
I like the submariner but they're expensive! I was generally looking up to £2k....£2.5k at the most. But like I said I'm in no rush to go out and impulse buy. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I'm in no rush...it doesn't need to be bought that weekend.
I'm thinking about maybe saving up a bit more and getting something like a submariner.
I can't believe I'm saying this but I mighty even sell one of my subwoofers to put towards it
Could you see my personal view point made some sense then ?
A sub is a good choice
I like the submariner but they're expensive! I was generally looking up to £2k....£2.5k at the most. But like I said I'm in no rush to go out and impulse buy. "
Another good buy for investment purposes as well as a lovely looking watch for your budget are in my opinion these...
Omega Seamaster and Planet Ocean
Tag Heaur Monaco and Monza
Dont buy new but get a mint used example with full paperwork and boxes and cards etc and ideally with original sales receipt if not bought from a watch specialist or jewellers.
These watches will definitely increase in value from day one if you buy sensibly.
If you need any advice feel free to PM me.
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By *inaryGuyMan
over a year ago
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"Go for a Patek Philippe - classy
Not a fan to be honest.
And just to add. I'm not really looking into designer watches...most of the look great but I'm looking for something in the "luxury" side of things.
Currently seen a tag and a breitling that are both stunning! "
I'd go for a Patek Philippe if your budget stretches to £15k min, otherwise go for a Rolex £5-10k - both will hold their value over time might make a profit if you look after it, expect about £400 pa servicing |
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"I've had my Seiko Kinetic for 15 years. Still as good as new. I've been scuba diving , rock climbing and even jumped out a aeroplane with it on. ( luckily they gave me a parachute ) and it still looks great. Cost around £200. Money well spent "
Hi I'm a Seiko fan, great watch, look on the watchshop Web site for reasonable prices. Jim
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"Go for a Patek Philippe - classy
Not a fan to be honest.
And just to add. I'm not really looking into designer watches...most of the look great but I'm looking for something in the "luxury" side of things.
Currently seen a tag and a breitling that are both stunning!
I'd go for a Patek Philippe if your budget stretches to £15k min, otherwise go for a Rolex £5-10k - both will hold their value over time might make a profit if you look after it, expect about £400 pa servicing"
Rolex always look cheap to me, seen a fair few genuine ones, seen a fair few knock offs- all look the bloody same. I'd go for the Breitling over the Rolex- bit less Del Boy  |
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"If you're looking for a classic style dress watch, have a look at the Christopher Ward website, reletively new British watch company with a good range of styles (and currently a half price sale if you fancy a bargain). FOr a more modest budget but similar style, check out Marloe watches, British startup using swiss movements- only have one model at present (few styling options), really nice watch for £250
That Marloe is a good looking watch! "
The pictures don't do it justice, i was genuinely bouncing up and down opening mine
Comes in beautiful presentaion box, two drawers, one with the watch and and embossed thankyou/authetification card, second drawer contains a lovely soft leather storage pouch. Is almost a shame to have the skelerton side on the back, its so beautifully made. |
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"I've had my Seiko Kinetic for 15 years. Still as good as new. I've been scuba diving , rock climbing and even jumped out a aeroplane with it on. ( luckily they gave me a parachute ) and it still looks great. Cost around £200. Money well spent
Hi I'm a Seiko fan, great watch, look on the watchshop Web site for reasonable prices. Jim
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Debenhams are doing better deals on Seiko (and some other makes) at present. Bought one before xmas, £250 watch- half price....minus some vouchers i had. Buggers have now discounted it to 70% off! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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There is only one make of watch to have mate its omega a seamaster is timeless never goes out of fashion stylish and james bond wears one a seamaster is the only way togo |
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Perhaps have some things in mind before you go looking.
Questions to consider are.
Leather strap or bracelet
Round face or oblong
Do you want lots of twiddling bits or just a tell the time watch
How much is the budget
Brand new or vintage
Going in with thus information makes you sound like you are confidently considering a purchase and not just passing a few hours till the pub opens
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Any watch connoisseurs in the house?
I'm turning 25 on the weekend and have been fancying a nice watch. The last watch I had was a buzz light year one when I was 5. So I'm not really up to date with things
What's good and what's to avoid?
Any suggestions appreciated "
In personally like Marc Jacobs skeleton watch - have a mooch on the the watch shop on line & they have all designer watches at at least £100 cheaper than retail prices - mega bargains x |
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D here -
Everyone is different when it comes to watches. I would look ridiculous if I were to put on a thin leather strapped watch but equally I am uncomfortable wearing something overly bulky like a TW Steel.
I have a number of watches in various styles and brands. I have a watch for everyday use that I have had for over 10 years now, then I have other watches that I only wear on certain occasions.
If you want something for everyday wear have a metal (chrome) strap and something that doesnt have a large face or buttons. Coloured metal will chip and deface easier, fabric straps get very grubby and the rubberised straps are horrible at rubbing at your skin - these are all my opinion any way.
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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Just been and tried a few on
Rolex - don't suit me at all. Unless it's a submariner, which at £4.5k is out of the question at the moment
Breitling colt - again too small and the bigger watches at 43mm are out of my budget
Tag - the one I thought I liked online wasn't to taste in person, tired a carrera on but at £2k for a second hand tag watch......
Omega - think it was the sea master. Was lovely. Nice and chunky.
Gonna have to put a lot more thought into this!
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You can't go wrong with an Omega Seamaster.
If you really want to splash the cash and if you can find one, go for the 007 Omega Seamaster, though they only seem to make/release them when a Bond film is out, and even then in limited quantities.
Fine watch though!
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Just been and tried a few on
Rolex - don't suit me at all. Unless it's a submariner, which at £4.5k is out of the question at the moment
Breitling colt - again too small and the bigger watches at 43mm are out of my budget
Tag - the one I thought I liked online wasn't to taste in person, tired a carrera on but at £2k for a second hand tag watch......
Omega - think it was the sea master. Was lovely. Nice and chunky.
Gonna have to put a lot more thought into this!
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Like i said previously you cant go wrong with those choices i mentioned.
Good choice is Seamaster. Try a planet Ocean as they are even nicer im my opinion but obviously everyone has their own taste. |
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"Just been and tried a few on
Rolex - don't suit me at all. Unless it's a submariner, which at £4.5k is out of the question at the moment
Breitling colt - again too small and the bigger watches at 43mm are out of my budget
Tag - the one I thought I liked online wasn't to taste in person, tired a carrera on but at £2k for a second hand tag watch......
Omega - think it was the sea master. Was lovely. Nice and chunky.
Gonna have to put a lot more thought into this!
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Don't forget to look to see if there are any online voucher code deals- at the amount you're looking to spend, you might just find some of the retailers have seasonal deals for their site that include higher priced items- even a small discount could be a few hundred.....failing that, haggle in person, worst case they say no |
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By (user no longer on site)
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You can't go wrong with a Rolex Submariner, it timeless (excuse the pun) or if you want to push the boat out a bit more a Rolex Day/Date beautiful watch. |
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over a year ago
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I've just come across the tag aquaracer calibre S and think it's perfect!
TAG HEUER
AQUARACER
CAF7110.BA0803
That's the model if anyone has any idea about them |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I've just come across the tag aquaracer calibre S and think it's perfect!
TAG HEUER
AQUARACER
CAF7110.BA0803
That's the model if anyone has any idea about them "
They are ok but you wont get any return on that for investment purposes.
But if you just want it because you like it then thats your choice.
Ive given you an idea of good investments but end of day its upto you. |
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I have a Breitling for best and a G-shock for every day.
Think my next watch will probably be a Bremont...If they are good enough for Jaguar to include in the owners package with their new£1m Lightweight E Type, they are good enough for me... |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Omega are very nice. The new black seamaster looks stunning withoutbeing too flash. Or a classic speedmaster. Mines twenty years old and still looks good. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I've just come across the tag aquaracer calibre S and think it's perfect!
TAG HEUER
AQUARACER
CAF7110.BA0803
That's the model if anyone has any idea about them
They are ok but you wont get any return on that for investment purposes.
But if you just want it because you like it then thats your choice.
Ive given you an idea of good investments but end of day its upto you."
I've seen one second hand for half the price of a new one...box and papers.
For a first watch im not massively fussed about investment value.
Having tried a few Rolex on now, I was massively disappointed. The ones in my price range didn't suit me at all, I need something over 40mm and can't drop £4.5k on a Rolex submariner at the moment
I could probably save up for a few months but then I'm not sure I'd want to wear it everyday at that price. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Have a look for a nice vintage watch. I bought a 1960'd Rotary Monza Jo Stiffert watch that immaculate. You can get a lot of watch that's different from everyone else's for a lot less than a new one. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I've just come across the tag aquaracer calibre S and think it's perfect!
TAG HEUER
AQUARACER
CAF7110.BA0803
That's the model if anyone has any idea about them
They are ok but you wont get any return on that for investment purposes.
But if you just want it because you like it then thats your choice.
Ive given you an idea of good investments but end of day its upto you.
I've seen one second hand for half the price of a new one...box and papers.
For a first watch im not massively fussed about investment value.
Having tried a few Rolex on now, I was massively disappointed. The ones in my price range didn't suit me at all, I need something over 40mm and can't drop £4.5k on a Rolex submariner at the moment
I could probably save up for a few months but then I'm not sure I'd want to wear it everyday at that price. "
Look at a Omega Planet Ocean one up from a Seamaster.
Ive got one and love it.
RRP £3995 new
Can get a mint second hand one for between £1600- £2300 |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Rolex all the way I have two and Rolex sub no date and a GMT Master 2 (batman) also rolex hold there money well..
Rolex have just done a 10% Price increase so a no date sub has gone from 5k to 5 and a half better then money in the bank lol x |
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By (user no longer on site)
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The poster above who mentioned buying pre owned was sensible advice. There's a good auction in the jewellery quarter in brum who have regular watch sales. That can be a good place to buy, remember to factor in fees but if you look in their catalogue at the estimates the lower estimate will also be the reserve price (95% of the time).
Buying new at full retail rarely will represent an investment unless you purchase something rare. I bought a Dubey & Schaldenbrand a good few years ago which has quadrupled in value from my cost to the actual price I could physically sell it for but that is rare. I also did well on a Franck Muller Crazy Hours which I wore for a few years and then sold on at a small profit. However both these watches i bought New at a huge discount off retail through the trade.
Although I own a number of watches including Rolex, for me Patek is and will always be the best both for quality of the timepiece and for investment purposes. I wouldn't rate Tag as a watch to hold its money but if that's the watch you desire then purchase what makes you happy. You might find it's a good 'gateway' watch to start your collection. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Go for a Patek Philippe - classy
Not a fan to be honest.
And just to add. I'm not really looking into designer watches...most of the look great but I'm looking for something in the "luxury" side of things.
Currently seen a tag and a breitling that are both stunning! "
I own a Breitling Chrono Avenger, and just last week bought herself a formula 1 Tag.. she wanted the mans size watch..
Simple test... get the jewller to put it on your wrist without looking... then twist your wrist around and look at the watch.... buy the one that makes you go wow and smile instantly... you'll know..
Are you going a quartz watch or an automatic movement...
Either way you get a huge amount of pleasure from a high end timepiece..
Enjoy it |
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"Any watch connoisseurs in the house?
I'm turning 25 on the weekend and have been fancying a nice watch. The last watch I had was a buzz light year one when I was 5. So I'm not really up to date with things
What's good and what's to avoid?
Any suggestions appreciated "
Whichever watch you get wont compare to your Buzz one - i'm no expert but i'm sure no other watches have lasers on them.
I'd stick with what you've got....if not can I have it |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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No so much a watch buff, but I have a love for skeleton watches.
So satisfying to watch all the little gears and springs working awatly behind the watch face |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"This type of thread is one of Fab's strong points.
Watches and guitars are my favourite non sexual porn."
Yes i agree I enjoy these types of threads.
But unfortunately some of the Snob Police sometimes chime in and accuse us of materialistic snobbery |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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The problem is that many confuse having expensive toys as being the same as having character. However beautiful items, creatively sculpted cost money, and what cultured people do is appreciate the craftsmanship rather than the price tag. If you want to know the time OP's Buzz Lightyear watch worked fine but if you want something beautiful ....get a Deadpool digital watch as I have. But seriously you get something that is the display of skill and imagination. Or as one of my best friends says" I want a watch where I know some Swiss person has spent years learning their craft as to how to make and put these beautiful things together. Not some cheap digital mechanism and the cost is the brand name". He wears an Audemars Piguet. But a factor OP should think about is would he be mugged for his watch if he wore it in the street. |
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"Any watch connoisseurs in the house?
I'm turning 25 on the weekend and have been fancying a nice watch. The last watch I had was a buzz light year one when I was 5. So I'm not really up to date with things
What's good and what's to avoid?
Any suggestions appreciated "
I love watches. If I had the money I would invest in them, especially some of the more obscure Swiss makes.
But for everyday wearing I would either go for a Hugo Boss make or an apple wafch. With a Panerai for special occasions. |
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"Any watch connoisseurs in the house?
I'm turning 25 on the weekend and have been fancying a nice watch. The last watch I had was a buzz light year one when I was 5. So I'm not really up to date with things
What's good and what's to avoid?
Any suggestions appreciated
I love watches. If I had the money I would invest in them, especially some of the more obscure Swiss makes.
But for everyday wearing I would either go for a Hugo Boss make or an apple wafch. With a Panerai for special occasions. "
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" But a factor OP should think about is would he be mugged for his watch if he wore it in the street."
This is nonsense, why consider something like that??? |
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" But a factor OP should think about is would he be mugged for his watch if he wore it in the street.
This is nonsense, why consider something like that???"
If you have to ask you obviously live a gilded life. |
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"With mobiles, has it deminished the need for a wrist watch? I mean fir daily use, as luxury watches still hold massive appeal for gents. "
Its a Boy thing to some like expensive shoes and handbags are to some women. |
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By *omez42Man
over a year ago
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Have a look at Nite watches.
A British company using Swiss movements. Probably the cheapest tritium equipped timepiece available.
I'm happy with my MX10, but the new slimline range looks nice. |
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"With mobiles, has it deminished the need for a wrist watch? I mean fir daily use, as luxury watches still hold massive appeal for gents. "
Why route around in your pocket for a phone, that you then have to hit a button on to read the time, when you can just glance at a watch??? |
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"Go for a Patek Philippe - classy
Not a fan to be honest.
And just to add. I'm not really looking into designer watches...most of the look great but I'm looking for something in the "luxury" side of things.
Currently seen a tag and a breitling that are both stunning! "
Breitling - ok.
Tag good
Omega, rado, ebel and Raymond Weil
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"As a bond fan I went the omega route, got a planet ocean and the special edition spectre 300 for myself and a sea master for the other half !
Quite fancy an aqua terra for the next one !"
The aqua terra is a lovely watch.. got an eye on that one too..
Harry |
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By *uffnsmovCouple
over a year ago
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"Aren't a lot of these 'fashion designer' watches made by Fossil?, and yet haven't seen a mention of Fossil as a recommendation as one to buy...."
Ye's you're right. Michael Kors. Thomas Sabo. DKNY. GUESS.Armani and Boss. All made by Fossie, and a mark up for the designer brand. People in the know wouldn't touch a TAG unless it's a Carrera or Monza. With a shitty stick.
Omega. From 2.5k. Tudor from 2k cash. The best buy for class and reliability is a Longines £650 for a good auto. |
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I've got 4 watches, Apple Watch which I would not buy again, Burberry which is ok but needs batteries every so often and 2 automatics a Mont Blanc which is "heavy" and sporty looking and great quality but my fav is the Rolex datejust, had it 20years, timeless in style and quality and never loses a second of time, always gets appreciative looks and is worth more now than I paid for it back when I did, great investment and great watch. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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I'd of loved a Rolex but the ones I tried on looked ridiculous and I haven't got £5k to spend on a second hand watch
I'm over the moon with the tag, it's something I'll never sell so it losing value or the opinion of others make no difference.
Maybe a rolex sub in a few years |
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"I'd of loved a Rolex but the ones I tried on looked ridiculous and I haven't got £5k to spend on a second hand watch
I'm over the moon with the tag, it's something I'll never sell so it losing value or the opinion of others make no difference.
Maybe a rolex sub in a few years "
Ye I no I spent a lot more than that on mine ! But it's worth it ! A time piece is everything ! Time is money - money is power ! |
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"As a bond fan I went the omega route, got a planet ocean and the special edition spectre 300 for myself and a sea master for the other half !
Quite fancy an aqua terra for the next one !
The aqua terra is a lovely watch.. got an eye on that one too..
Harry "
I've decided to go with a different make as the aqua terra will probably not hold its value in 20 years time..
So, I went shopping today in various jewellers even looking at second hand and one thing I kept hearing was about 'grey watches'.
I had no idea what the jewellers were talking about but have since done a bit of research and got the jest..
One on-line company said they could get round the warranty issue but it's a lot of money wasted if there's issues!
Has anyone ever bought these grey watches and do you have tips whether to go with them or not?
Advice please
Harry
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Sounds like grey imports from the electronics world- genuine goods but purchased from elsewhere in the world at a lower price, so the territorial warranty registered to the serial number isn't transferrable to another location (hence checking things like DSLR cameras have a worldwide warrany, not a regional one).
Back on the subject of watches, off to look at something a little different next week, a Movado Edge- a somewhat unusual design but very eye catching |
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Rolex are not nice at all. They look cheap imo. Breitling if its a choice of the two. Citizen ecodrive, skagen are good. Omega are again a great choice. Overall I'd say you need to shop for what you want.
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"Rolex are not nice at all. They look cheap imo. Breitling if its a choice of the two. Citizen ecodrive, skagen are good. Omega are again a great choice. Overall I'd say you need to shop for what you want.
M"
Rolex looks cheap ? Wow ok never heard that before ! |
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For day to day use I have a nice limited edition TAG which does the job and is sturdy.
If I'm at something a little more formal, I have a chopard and an AP which was a present from my father.
Naturally the AP is for special occasions |
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God I never knew you FAB lot were so well off, everyone seems to have a 5k plus watch. It's all Rolex, uboat, omeaga, breitling, patek phillile. I was just waiting for someone to tell him get a Rolex Paul Newman or something hahaha |
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"God I never knew you FAB lot were so well off, everyone seems to have a 5k plus watch. It's all Rolex, uboat, omeaga, breitling, patek phillile. I was just waiting for someone to tell him get a Rolex Paul Newman or something hahaha "
Hahaha good luck with that one lol hahaha |
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"God I never knew you FAB lot were so well off, everyone seems to have a 5k plus watch. It's all Rolex, uboat, omeaga, breitling, patek phillile. I was just waiting for someone to tell him get a Rolex Paul Newman or something hahaha "
Some people are doing well mate ! Don't hate appreciate ! #winning |
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"God I never knew you FAB lot were so well off, everyone seems to have a 5k plus watch. It's all Rolex, uboat, omeaga, breitling, patek phillile. I was just waiting for someone to tell him get a Rolex Paul Newman or something hahaha
Some people are doing well mate ! Don't hate appreciate ! #winning"
I'm not hating at all |
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"God I never knew you FAB lot were so well off, everyone seems to have a 5k plus watch. It's all Rolex, uboat, omeaga, breitling, patek phillile. I was just waiting for someone to tell him get a Rolex Paul Newman or something hahaha
Some people are doing well mate ! Don't hate appreciate ! #winning
I'm not hating at all "
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Grab a QP mag or visit Salon QP site and start to learn ... so many will be happy to share info then you can make an informed choice of ur own before purchase...x |
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"Grab a QP mag or visit Salon QP site and start to learn ... so many will be happy to share info then you can make an informed choice of ur own before purchase...x "
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