samboy Posted April 18, 2022 Report Share Posted April 18, 2022 Hi gang. I fancied an Omega Seamaster 300 at about £5000+. I also like the look of the Longines Hydroconquest at £1000+. Both good makes but how can one be £4000 better than the other ?. Thanks all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted April 18, 2022 Report Share Posted April 18, 2022 53 minutes ago, samboy said: Hi gang. I fancied an Omega Seamaster 300 at about £5000+. I also like the look of the Longines Hydroconquest at £1000+. Both good makes but how can one be £4000 better than the other ?. Thanks all. Probably similar to why a Purdey gun is £100,000 better than a Baikal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted April 18, 2022 Report Share Posted April 18, 2022 Watches are an investment these days, who would choose to wear a 5K watch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUNKS Posted April 18, 2022 Report Share Posted April 18, 2022 12 minutes ago, Mice! said: Watches are an investment these days, who would choose to wear a 5K watch? Lots of folk do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgsontour Posted April 18, 2022 Report Share Posted April 18, 2022 4 minutes ago, DUNKS said: Lots of folk do! Yeah but only on special occasions and wear a digital watch the rest of the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUNKS Posted April 18, 2022 Report Share Posted April 18, 2022 Just now, mgsontour said: Yeah but only on special occasions and wear a digital watch the rest of the time In your opinion! I have several friends who wear expensive watches daily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgsontour Posted April 18, 2022 Report Share Posted April 18, 2022 2 minutes ago, DUNKS said: In your opinion! I have several friends who wear expensive watches daily Your correct because I have know those people too but I have friends who don't wear a decent watch to go dog training, beating or picking up but do wear one if the occasion suits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loki Posted April 18, 2022 Report Share Posted April 18, 2022 (edited) Hi Much to do with the Brand and exclusivity, as well as controlling availablity into the retail market Budgets for advertising and Authorised Dealers (same as cars) also comes into....... TZ-UK Forum can provide more detail - as well as other equivalent high-end Brands! L PS - remember the Cost of Ownership too - recommended service costs (2-5yrs depending on watch and Brand) soon add up. Edited April 18, 2022 by Loki Additional info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted April 18, 2022 Report Share Posted April 18, 2022 46 minutes ago, Loki said: PS - remember the Cost of Ownership too - recommended service costs (2-5yrs depending on watch and Brand) soon add up. This /\. I have two Rolexes, both plain basic steel models, one was mine (bought circa 1978) and worn continuously to about 30 years. The other was my father's (bought circa 1946) and also worn for many years. I 'retired' mine when a quote for service was coming in at over £1000 (Rolex UK) - as spares, notably a new steel strap - were needed as the links have worn to being riskily loose (i.e. likely to break and so possibly loose the watch). My father's did have a new (second hand) steel strap a few years ago, but is a non self winder, so although it works well, it isn't that convenient to wear daily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted April 18, 2022 Report Share Posted April 18, 2022 And it’s all about fashion. I find the trend to big chunky watches, like I would wear when diving, vulgar. Give me a good quality slim understated watch any time. Also don’t wear out the cuffs on your shirts! I have a few and my favourite is an Art Deco gold Lord Elgin that would now be seen as a ladies watch but no longer fashionable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted April 18, 2022 Report Share Posted April 18, 2022 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Dave at kelton said: Give me a good quality slim understated watch any time. These are my two, both plain and the 'small man's' size! Edited April 18, 2022 by JohnfromUK Original image was in some weird Apple format and didn't show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted April 18, 2022 Report Share Posted April 18, 2022 4 hours ago, Dave at kelton said: And it’s all about fashion. I find the trend to big chunky watches, like I would wear when diving, vulgar. Give me a good quality slim understated watch any time. But the big chunky ones are more “noticeable” for the “look at me” brigade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fse10 Posted April 18, 2022 Report Share Posted April 18, 2022 (edited) 8 hours ago, samboy said: Hi gang. I fancied an Omega Seamaster 300 at about £5000+. I also like the look of the Longines Hydroconquest at £1000+. Both good makes but how can one be £4000 better than the other ?. Thanks all. Hope you are keeping well Ron. Because one brand has been to the moon & worn by 007. Sold my seamaster 8yrs ago wish i had kept it as price's have skyrocketed. Wanted another quality Swiss watch so got myself a Tudor black bay very nice. Paul. Edited April 18, 2022 by fse10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted April 18, 2022 Report Share Posted April 18, 2022 2 hours ago, London Best said: But the big chunky ones are more “noticeable” for the “look at me” brigade. Yep! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MirokuMK70 Posted April 18, 2022 Report Share Posted April 18, 2022 My everyday watch is a £500 hamilton khaki field, my 'best' watch is a (if you buy one rrp now) £5000 omega speedmaster professional. Is the omega 10x better quality than the hamilton? Absolutely not,especially considering that they are basically made by the same company (swatch group) but you do pay for the perceived value of the name, the history, and the cache that comes from wearing one. Someone commented earlier that its the same with guns and i think they were spot on. Is/was a purdey 10x better than something like a westley richards sidelock? No, but if you want to be noticed or to keep up with the jones's you buy the purdey... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted April 18, 2022 Report Share Posted April 18, 2022 With respect, I think MirokuMK70 has completely misunderstood my post. My point was that a Purdey is easily worth £100,000 more than a Baikal! If you appreciate quality and can afford it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MirokuMK70 Posted April 18, 2022 Report Share Posted April 18, 2022 But to my point, is it worth the difference between something 'mid priced', like for example a westley richards - based entirely on build quality/craftsmanship...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryman Posted April 19, 2022 Report Share Posted April 19, 2022 My every day watch is what I have been wearing for the past 16 years, a Breitling Avenger sea wolf, I think it was around £1400 back then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted April 19, 2022 Report Share Posted April 19, 2022 This is my sales thread from August last year. You can’t get a stainless date sub now for much under £10k. I had been tipping posh watches for a while now, but no one listens eh? apart from the chap off here who bought them and is now a good few grand in front. Incidentally, I wouldn’t buy now, the prices are just ridiculous 😆 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted April 20, 2022 Report Share Posted April 20, 2022 On 18/04/2022 at 11:14, JohnfromUK said: These are my two, both plain and the 'small man's' size! Nice and by of comparison of fashion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted April 21, 2022 Report Share Posted April 21, 2022 On 18/04/2022 at 07:52, samboy said: Hi gang. I fancied an Omega Seamaster 300 at about £5000+. I also like the look of the Longines Hydroconquest at £1000+. Both good makes but how can one be £4000 better than the other ?. Thanks all. My daily wear is normally my Omega Planet Ocean. I love the Omega brand, It's like having a handmade gun compared to a Beretta off the shelf, both do the same job but the Omega will not lose a lot and may even increase in value. On 18/04/2022 at 09:12, Mice! said: Watches are an investment these days, who would choose to wear a 5K watch? I do every day, working, shooting, surfing etc. On 19/04/2022 at 17:32, Mungler said: This is my sales thread from August last year. You can’t get a stainless date sub now for much under £10k. I had been tipping posh watches for a while now, but no one listens eh? apart from the chap off here who bought them and is now a good few grand in front. Incidentally, I wouldn’t buy now, the prices are just ridiculous 😆 You were not wrong.😜 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted April 21, 2022 Report Share Posted April 21, 2022 3 hours ago, rimfire4969 said: My daily wear is normally my Omega Planet Ocean. I love the Omega brand, It's like having a handmade gun compared to a Beretta off the shelf, both do the same job but the Omega will not lose a lot and may even increase in value. I do every day, working, shooting, surfing etc. You were not wrong.😜 😆😆😆😆 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted April 21, 2022 Report Share Posted April 21, 2022 (edited) I have two Timex Expeditions which I purchased over 30 years ago and wear every day one at a time of course. They have never missed a beat and have served mt well. The one was expensive it cost me $12..50 at a general store in Houston, Texas. Like guns, cars etc etc, you wastes your money how you wish, it is a free world. Edited April 21, 2022 by Walker570 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted April 21, 2022 Report Share Posted April 21, 2022 4 hours ago, rimfire4969 said: do every day, working, shooting, surfing etc. Fair play, but my 16 year old daily watch could be replaced for £20, 😄😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted April 21, 2022 Report Share Posted April 21, 2022 2 hours ago, Mice! said: Fair play, but my 16 year old daily watch could be replaced for £20, 😄😄 And it does the same job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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