Off topic watch chat for the horologists out there

Luke · Post by **Luke** » Thu Oct 25, 2007 9:22 am

It's approaching that time of year and the mind wanders to treating oneself to a new timepeice. I've narrowed the field to 2, what are your thoughts:

or

haasad · Post by **haasad** » Thu Oct 25, 2007 12:06 pm

Buy a Daytona Stainless Steel and Black or Blue. It'll hold its value and indeed will command a premium over cost.

I couldn't afford one so bought the last UK 2007 style Submariner as a treat this summer even that is still worth slighty more than the cost to me and they're common.

PS Alan reckoned it was a waste of money and I should have bought some porsche bits ( he's probably right )

andy

willbrown · Post by **willbrown** » Thu Oct 25, 2007 12:18 pm

My thoughts.

You get paid too much

Helen · Post by **Helen** » Thu Oct 25, 2007 12:26 pm

i don't get this paying a fortune for watches lark.

they all look the same to me.

Luke · Post by **Luke** » Thu Oct 25, 2007 12:39 pm

Well Helen, I'd argue it like this:

Some people think that because a 912 looks about the same as a 911S its the same. Those who know the difference, know the difference

Helen · Post by **Helen** » Thu Oct 25, 2007 12:47 pm

Luke wrote:Well Helen, I'd argue it like this:

Some people think that because a 912 looks about the same as a 911S its the same. Those who know the differnce, know the differnce

yes but do they tell the time any quicker

Luke · Post by **Luke** » Thu Oct 25, 2007 12:49 pm

Touché!

Ian Donkin · Post by **Ian Donkin** » Thu Oct 25, 2007 1:24 pm

How much

haasad · Post by **haasad** » Thu Oct 25, 2007 2:01 pm

Funny thing is my mechanical watch isn't even remotely "quick" in fact its usually slow so it suits me down to the ground

My car is actually stationary (as it has been for 5 years) so I suppose you could say the watch is quicker

Dyno Soar · Post by **Dyno Soar** » Thu Oct 25, 2007 2:44 pm

Feeling the Rolex buddy...

You got the 997 now you might aswell hang a Rollie of the wrist

You got that whole yuppie look bangin' Luke.

The 80's are back.

I think I'll traet myself next year with a Submariner.

Luke · Post by **Luke** » Thu Oct 25, 2007 2:50 pm

red braces and Daryl Hannah look-alike are on order!

Post by **Bootsy** » Thu Oct 25, 2007 3:58 pm

Not a Daytona fan at all - actually not a big Rolex fan although do have a manual 70s number.

Get yourself a nice Panerai - far classier!

Del · Post by **Del** » Thu Oct 25, 2007 4:03 pm

Bootsy wrote:Not a Daytona fan at all - actually not a big Rolex fan although do have a manual 70s number.

Get yourself a nice Panerai - far classier!

well said

Luke · Post by **Luke** » Thu Oct 25, 2007 4:04 pm

Where I work Thomas every Italian analyst has a panerai, looking for something a bit different, already have an IWC Portuguese Automatic, looking for a nice "sports" model hence the Hublot and the "classic" Daytona, there really isn't much else to choose from in the chronograph space, maybe a AP Royal Oak Offshore?

cubist · Post by **cubist** » Thu Oct 25, 2007 4:06 pm

Mrs C gave me an early birthday pressie this week - oh and this old watch...

DDK - Die Deutschen Klassiker

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