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Off topic watch chat for the horologists out there
Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2007 9:22 am
by Luke
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
Watches
Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2007 12:06 pm
by haasad
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
Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2007 12:18 pm
by willbrown
My thoughts.
You get paid too much
Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2007 12:26 pm
by Helen
i don't get this paying a fortune for watches lark.
they all look the same to me.
Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2007 12:39 pm
by Luke
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
Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2007 12:47 pm
by Helen
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
Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2007 12:49 pm
by Luke
Touché!
Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2007 1:24 pm
by Ian Donkin
How much
Watches
Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2007 2:01 pm
by haasad
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
Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2007 2:44 pm
by Dyno Soar
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.
Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2007 2:50 pm
by Luke
red braces and Daryl Hannah look-alike are on order!
Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2007 3:58 pm
by Bootsy
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!
Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2007 4:03 pm
by Del
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
Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2007 4:04 pm
by Luke
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?
Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2007 4:06 pm
by cubist
Mrs C gave me an early birthday pressie this week - oh and this old watch...
