birdsallpl Posted August 15, 2014 Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 I bought a Rolex Submariner for £180.00 in 1977 which I wear every day and I have it serviced about every five years, when it gets dirty I wash it under the tap, tough as old boots and always looks as good as new, however being a mechanical movement it is not as accurate as quartz. I also have a Rolex Air King that I bought for £20.00 from a junk shop in 1984 had it refurbished by Rolex and use this for best. The price that you would have to pay for one today, would frighten me to death! Both amazing bargains even when you bought them. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beretta06 Posted August 15, 2014 Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 If you want dead accurate time keeping, buy something linked to the Atomic clock. Pateks are better timekeepers than Rolexes, but having to adjust the time once a week is a 'hardship' more than worth suffering for the quality and styling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyska Posted August 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 I've made a purchase with some sound advice from a learned member here. Under budget, but I'm overtaken by my buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted August 15, 2014 Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 If you want dead accurate time keeping, buy something linked to the Atomic clock. Pateks are better timekeepers than Rolexes, but having to adjust the time once a week is a 'hardship' more than worth suffering for the quality and styling. I have to disagree with your there to be honest... Rolex movements are made in house and are among the finest and most accurate of the Swiss movements The Oyster perpetual among them the best and most precise in its field. If you are buying a top Marque Auto then you would normally buy a auto winder to keep it running 24/7 you will possibly need to reset the Rolex once every six months. Both are fine manufacturers though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted August 15, 2014 Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 Not wanting to derail this thread but hopefully of some use to others. I have an Omega Seamaster and looking to PX against a Omega Ocean Planet, down here in Cornwall there is not a shop around to do it, so will have to be done online. Having never delt with the likes of Watch Finder etc. any recommendations of who to use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted August 15, 2014 Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 (edited) Not wanting to derail this thread but hopefully of some use to others. I have an Omega Seamaster and looking to PX against a Omega Ocean Planet, down here in Cornwall there is not a shop around to do it, so will have to be done online. Having never delt with the likes of Watch Finder etc. any recommendations of who to use? You are never going to get a good deal PX. Your watch will have to be serviced (cost) perhaps repaired (cost) before being advertised for re-sale. I have always disposed of watches privately in the past, on ebay admittedly, 25 - 30 % more than offered in the shop. I've then either bought at Auction or stuffed my pockets with cash and spent a day in Cheltenham, Cirencester or Bath searching out the bargains...its amazing what discounts you can achieve when you flop your wad on the counter. If you must exchange or sell try these.. http://www.watch-brokers.co.uk/sell-your-watch?ppckeyword=selling%20your%20watch&ppcmatch=b&gclid=CODv1vf4lcACFazItAod7lgAZA Edited August 15, 2014 by Fisherman Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyska Posted August 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 Well after much deliberation I bought and have had my watch delivered. I was under budget, I just found the one I liked, the fact I've saved a bit is purely a bonus! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STOTTO Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 (edited) Well after much deliberation I bought and have had my watch delivered. I was under budget, I just found the one I liked, the fact I've saved a bit is purely a bonus! I see that you have impeccable taste, because it looks like a real classy item. Edited August 21, 2014 by STOTTO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 Thats a very nice watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyska Posted August 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 I see that you have impeccable taste, because it looks like a real classy item. Thanks! It's very understated compared to some, I don't like metal straps, so ordered alligator skin, which is beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STOTTO Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 Thanks! It's very understated compared to some, I don't like metal straps, so ordered alligator skin, which is beautiful. Well that’s what class is it makes its own statement, pure poise no bling required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 Very Nice. Sometimes understated is what is required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoggysreels Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 (edited) From the Longines "classic range" .. is it mechanical or quarts .. atb Sorry !! ... its an automatic Im guessing £750 - 900'ish Edited August 21, 2014 by hoggysreels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huffhuff Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 (edited) I've been thinking of getting a nice watch for myself. Can somebody answer, this watch for example; http://www.austinkaye.co.uk/Omega-Gents-Vintage-Seamaster-Calendar-steel-autom-5681-p.aspx Why is it so much cheaper than a modern second-hand (no pun intended) model? Will it go up in price over time? Or is it only the modern models that do? Does having paperwork missing on an old model like this matter? Edited August 21, 2014 by huffhuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRNDL Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 I bought a newTag Heuer Carrera Calibre S 2 years ago for a great price with alligator skin wrist strap...The same model of watch is now £1k more expensive! Not sure what the second hand value is but the prices new are increasing. I wanted to buy the wife the same brand for her 30th this year but the budget wont allow with the increased prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypig Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 Not wanting to derail this thread but hopefully of some use to others. I have an Omega Seamaster and looking to PX against a Omega Ocean Planet, down here in Cornwall there is not a shop around to do it, so will have to be done online. Having never delt with the likes of Watch Finder etc. any recommendations of who to use? Try Swiss watch trader on the web. I know him through work. Tell him Gavin sent you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cockermax Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 Anyone own a Bremont, if so what are your thoughts. Fancied one for a while but never spoken to someone with first hand knowledge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huffhuff Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 I've been sniffing round an Oris recently. Just got home and remembered I had an old watch of my Grandad's in the shed. Just dug it out (literally) and it's an Oris. It's actually quite nice, plain and understated. Now to try and get some background on it... It doesn't work, it sticks when turning the hour hands :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 Just got home and remembered I had an old watch of my Grandad's in the shed. Just dug it out (literally) and it's an Oris. It's actually quite nice, plain and understated. Now to try and get some background on it... It doesn't work, it sticks when turning the hour hands :( Get it fixed. Get some piccies up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huffhuff Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 (edited) I'm sure it's worth nowt, but i'd quite like to get it cleaned up and working again. It's the only thing of my Grandad's I have. Although, probably change to a nice brown leather strap. It's currently ticking, second hand moving and it's keeping time... Edited August 21, 2014 by huffhuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 Another nice watch. Most of these threads are all about the massive blinged up chrono's, so this makes a nice change. I will dig mine out later a get a picture up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southeastpete Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 Huffhuff, that's a very nice watch. I'd also change to a leather strap. I have skinny wrists, so I prefer very slimline watches. Though tbh I don't really wear one at all. Used to have a combat Casio, £5-10 at argos and very hard to kill. For posh occasions I have a rotary. Aspire to one day own a breitling though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vole Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 I bought a Rolex gmt 1 in 1993 for 1050 second hand . Sold it in 2011 for 2750 so I could take my daughter on a diving holiday . Seemed stupid to have such a luxury item . Had a great holiday but regret losing my roller sometimes . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyska Posted August 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 Another nice watch. Most of these threads are all about the massive blinged up chrono's, so this makes a nice change. I will dig mine out later a get a picture up. I found it incredibly difficult to find an antithesis of the bling chrono that I liked, hence the saving I made, for something that is 'me'. Get a pic up, I'm a complete newbie to watches after 40 years, but I can see my collection growing somewhat! I bought a Rolex gmt 1 in 1993 for 1050 second hand . Sold it in 2011 for 2750 so I could take my daughter on a diving holiday . Seemed stupid to have such a luxury item . Had a great holiday but regret losing my roller sometimes . I wouldn't hesitate to do what you did, worth more than the Rolex anyday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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