Chally2 Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 Timex Expedition been through washing machine and tumble dryer so often. Always on time rugged easy face. about £25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 My most bestest watch that I ever owend was a Hop a long cassidy watch when I was about 10 years old . Not many on here will remember that watch . Harnser . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSPUK Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 Am I reading this right - an IWC watch weigh's 1.00k http://www.portagadgets.com/uk/product.php?productid=32109 Nice watch that was posted. I can't wear these big watch's as I have small wrists Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poacher Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 (edited) got to admit to being another typecast , mine is Edited March 31, 2010 by Poacher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVB Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 Am I reading this right - an IWC watch weigh's 1.00k http://www.portagadgets.com/uk/product.php?productid=32109 Nice watch that was posted. I can't wear these big watch's as I have small wrists Dave No they don't weigh 1KG. They weigh around 100-150g demending on model and metal. The thing about big watches is they have got bigger and bigger over the recent years. I used to think my Breitling as big when I bought it about 10 years ago. Now it just looks small. It's the fashon I suppose and it will change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 got to admit to being another typecast , mine is Another 50cent then, bet you got a nice 'crib' as well dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilR Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 My favourite is my Rolex Submariner won at the final Rolex sponsored British Olympic Trap Grand Prix in 1997, a pity I didn't bother to get it upgraded to the date adjust version they'd have done it for about £40. As previously said they're not the best timekeepers mine loses a minute or so every couple of days. The best cheapo watch I had was an Avro advertised many years ago in Sporting Gun for £12.95 I think, Its got a green plasticky case and had a rubber type strap. The thing that drew me to it was how great the luminescence of the hands and numeral indicators was - it literally glowed in the dark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poacher Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 Another 50cent then, bet you got a nice 'crib' as well dude its just the picture thats big...honest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smig4373 Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 I got a Raymond Weil from Cancer research shop in Newquay for £20...Passed it on for £110.....Dont wear watches myself...Although i'd love a nice 1 for special occasions....Dropped loads of hints to the missus.....She just not listening.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiskymac Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 Breitling Blackbird. Sold it, wish I hadn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJN Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 My most bestest watch that I ever owend was a Hop a long cassidy watch when I was about 10 years old . Not many on here will remember that watch .Harnser . That was my first watch ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan73 Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 I currently have a Citizen EcoDrive (like the one Kevin Peiterson advertises), but my favourite watch was a simple Orvis Zambesi....but I let it go on ebay some years ago.....would like another one now!!! Hindsight - 20/20!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiskymac Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 This is my favourite; Managed to pick it up cheap from a local dealer a few years ago - hope it will be my pension in future! Now that is a rare watch. Double Red.......if you picked that up cheap you've made a small fortune. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotgun_tommy Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 i have a nice watch it has a red face and says SPOON on it anyone heard of these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 Im not watch expert by any means but an experienced collector. Ive had most of the top brands come through my hands over the years. Many of these are ridiculously overpriced you are paying for the name and in some cases an average movement. Japanese movements are the best as they take the best swiss movements and improve them. I currently alternate between a Citizen Ecodrive Chronograph a Tissot and my favourite maker, an Oris Williams Day date. My best watch in my collection is a 1943 Panerai Luminor made in italy for the Navy with a Rolex movement. It has radioactive lumious paint and massive numerals so it can bee seen at depth in murky water. I paid £2000 for it in 1999 with the money saved for a new AYA after seeing a similar model on antiques roadshow. Last year Sotherby auctioned an identical watch for over 20K.! The best value watches on the Market currently are probably Lorus as they are essentially rebadged Citizens. Many of the major makers dont even make their own movements Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Harry Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 I have an Omega Seamaster Professional and I got the wife a Gucci so she could not moan at me for spending so much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 haha that was my technique - i bought the misses a Calvin Kline Ray (very similar to this...) at the same time as mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 My Breil Ducati watch my wife bought for my 40th-Lovely watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Fudd Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 i rarely wear a watch now, i just check the time on my mobile if necessary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abiteachuck Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 My most bestest watch that I ever owend was a Hop a long cassidy watch when I was about 10 years old . Not many on here will remember that watch .Harnser . That was my first watch ! I had one as well black strap with a silver cowboy buckle them were days ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckytrigger Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 Ive owned some pricey watches including an Omega but nothing beats my trusty old casio g-shock i bought from the NAAFI whilst on ops in '03'. Had a new strap but still going strong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
libs Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 i rarely wear a watch now, i just check the time on my mobile if necessary This is all I can do. I have far too tarty bitch-writsts for anthing designed for males over the age of 4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 Best looking watch I own is a Festina that I bought in France. The best working watch I have is a Casio G-shock, sets itself everynight with the atomic clock and is self charging not too mention very accurate, ugly, but reliable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loki Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 Best in my opinion was the original quartz Seiko Divers 150m with rubber strap when they first came out and I had one in the mid-late 70s. They came in blue/red bezels - I and 2 friends acquired the limited black bezel versions at £75.00 (less than half price at the time). The battery was quoted as 3yrs and lasted 5!! 10 years on sold it for I think £79 and regret it to this day - whatever I threw at it couldnt scratch the glass or the case (includes labouring, building etc). Fella said he was in 'special forces' (had several ID cards including as a priest..) took my arm off (and one of my friends as well) for them - my biggest regret. Replaced with GMT Master, GMT II and Sub-date but not the same. Seamaster Chro (blue dial) isnt bad or my old Fortis Marinemaster circ 1978 (£25) - limited for military use at the time and still going - even if I have to send it to Switzerland for a service at heavy cost. Note: all mechanical movements (age related thing)!!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STOCKY A391 Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 (edited) I have a seiko 7T62 , very nice , the wife bought it for my 30th birthday . absolutly spot on wifey has the longines belle arti , got plenty of brownie points for that ..... Edited April 1, 2010 by STOCKY A391 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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