What's a proper watch?
Jan 12th 2017, 9:59 am
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Re: What's a proper watch?
Which model if you don't mind me asking?
Jan 12th 2017, 10:05 am
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Jan 12th 2017, 10:07 am
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Re: What's a proper watch?
Why don't you trade it in for something you do like?
Jan 12th 2017, 10:15 am
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Jan 12th 2017, 10:29 am
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Re: What's a proper watch?
Get it polished up before you trade in and look at Watchfinder & Co. - The Pre-Owned Watch Specialist for a sell on or a trade in .
Jan 12th 2017, 10:38 am
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Re: What's a proper watch?
Update:
I've lost interest now. Was just a passing fancy
I'll admit this thread went a long way to helping me back away. If I'm going to spend 20k on something I'd rather have another African safari.
But if I see a cool looking orange watch I might just go for it
I've lost interest now. Was just a passing fancy
I'll admit this thread went a long way to helping me back away. If I'm going to spend 20k on something I'd rather have another African safari.
But if I see a cool looking orange watch I might just go for it
Jan 13th 2017, 2:16 am
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Re: What's a proper watch?
Good thread. I'm deciding whether to drop some decent coin on a speedy.
Jan 13th 2017, 7:45 am
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Re: What's a proper watch?
I have to say that the Omega Dark Side of the Moon is an absolute stunner on the wrist.
Jan 13th 2017, 7:52 am
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Re: What's a proper watch?
I'm sitting on a nice amount of cash tucked away in the hotel safe, remnants of my local bank account.
Have thought of blowing it on a watch at duty free when I fly back to Qatar next week.
I haven't worn a watch in about 15 years. Always sort of liked the good men's watches and used to be jealous of mates with Tag Heuers back in the day and always promised myself one, but as you know, I'm frugal as ***** and would rather be extravagant on nice holidays. But maybe I'll finally take the splurge.
Is it worth it? I don't want to spend more than 5k so the really nice watches are obviously out of the question. There are Tags in that range but I've picked up that they're overpriced and too commercialised these days. Is that true?
Do you wear a nice watch? Daily or only for special events? What are decent options besides Tags?
Ever lost 'em? Stolen?
Worth it?
Have thought of blowing it on a watch at duty free when I fly back to Qatar next week.
I haven't worn a watch in about 15 years. Always sort of liked the good men's watches and used to be jealous of mates with Tag Heuers back in the day and always promised myself one, but as you know, I'm frugal as ***** and would rather be extravagant on nice holidays. But maybe I'll finally take the splurge.
Is it worth it? I don't want to spend more than 5k so the really nice watches are obviously out of the question. There are Tags in that range but I've picked up that they're overpriced and too commercialised these days. Is that true?
Do you wear a nice watch? Daily or only for special events? What are decent options besides Tags?
Ever lost 'em? Stolen?
Worth it?
Looks smart but not flashy.
Jan 13th 2017, 8:32 pm
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Re: What's a proper watch?
I have one of these, bought it in Sydney about 8 yrs ago, sill going strong. I wanted a watch that would look good as I age and not too flashy. It fits the bill.
I have a few others but this is my favourite. Also waiting for the Fenix 5x release.
I have a few others but this is my favourite. Also waiting for the Fenix 5x release.
Jan 14th 2017, 6:57 am
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Re: What's a proper watch?
Wow, a £10k+ watch that still works after 8 years. Who'd have thunk it?
Jan 14th 2017, 7:14 am
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