Cisse Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 Anybody thinking about getting a new watch? What are you considering about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cisse Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 Out of my reach but by God this is beautiful. A holy grail indeed. https://www.chrono24.com/vacheronconstantin/vacheron-constantin-reference-4870-vintage-18k-solid-yellow-gold-dial-mens-automatic-serviced-watch-box--id16903604.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archied Posted December 25, 2021 Share Posted December 25, 2021 Just got a very good deal on a new Panerai submersible, a thing of beauty ? Cisse 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioactiveWaste Posted December 25, 2021 Share Posted December 25, 2021 I'm always thinking and looking, but always seems to be a more immediate demand on the cash. My watch collection is a Casio digital and 2 vostocks. Might get a Seiko SNKL or Orient tri-star if I can ever justify as a nice smart dressy watch for the office. Always liked the sea-gull 1963 chrono but the official one is expensive and the£110 version on AliExpress I'm hesitant (well AliExpress hesitant TBH) Someday I'll buy a nice watch. I promise myself. Cisse 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cisse Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 On 25/12/2021 at 14:55, Archied said: Just got a very good deal on a new Panerai submersible, a thing of beauty ? Simple, elegant and massive. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archied Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 On 31/12/2021 at 02:32, Cisse said: Simple, elegant and massive. ? Went for the 42 , nice size Cisse and RadioactiveWaste 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brammie Steve Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 I bought this watch several years ago but put it “somewhere safe” in 2016 and only found it again today! I wound it no problem and it still keeps perfect time. RadioactiveWaste 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malagaram Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 Been looking for a Rolex Submariner for 18 months,needs to have box and papers,most of the 1990,s the strap sags when held horizontal. RadioactiveWaste 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioactiveWaste Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 6 hours ago, Malagaram said: Been looking for a Rolex Submariner for 18 months,needs to have box and papers,most of the 1990,s the strap sags when held horizontal. Or buy a steeldive 1953 for £100 (or an Invicta Pro Diver) Submariner clones are all over the place, it's a really nice design but then I'm never likely to even think about owning a Rolex. Malagaram 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cisse Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 On 18/02/2022 at 12:44, Malagaram said: Been looking for a Rolex Submariner for 18 months,needs to have box and papers,most of the 1990,s the strap sags when held horizontal. Keep following Sepän Viisari in Helsinki. They deal a lot of Rolexes and for a decent price. You have to be quick though. Submariners go really quick. Rolex prices have gone through the roof in recent years. I wonder how long this can continue. Malagaram 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malagaram Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 9 hours ago, Cisse said: Keep following Sepän Viisari in Helsinki. They deal a lot of Rolexes and for a decent price. You have to be quick though. Submariners go really quick. Rolex prices have gone through the roof in recent years. I wonder how long this can continue. Thankyou,will add them to my watch list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cisse Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 Here is one for all the Rams fans - A Bamford special. ? https://www.bremont.com/products/bamford-s500 Abu Derby 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abu Derby Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 I didn’t realise how much of an investment having a posh watch is. I bought an Omega Seamaster three years ago and it now retails for £1400 more than I paid. Steve How Hard? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob The Badger Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 I have a Tag that I've owned for over 30 years. I just spent having it £400 serviced it complete with a new battery, dial etc. But now I realise I prefer wearing my Apple watch and in any case and as @Eatonram gleefully pointed out when we picked it up, it has a much smaller face than is usually the case with mens watches. I think he referred to it as a woman's watch. Anyway, where is the best place to sell such a thing and how do I get it valued? I can only presume it's worth more than I just shelled out, but I could have made a real rookie error here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cisse Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 On 25/05/2022 at 10:48, Bob The Badger said: I have a Tag that I've owned for over 30 years. I just spent having it £400 serviced it complete with a new battery, dial etc. But now I realise I prefer wearing my Apple watch and in any case and as @Eatonram gleefully pointed out when we picked it up, it has a much smaller face than is usually the case with mens watches. I think he referred to it as a woman's watch. Anyway, where is the best place to sell such a thing and how do I get it valued? I can only presume it's worth more than I just shelled out, but I could have made a real rookie error here. Well the first question is do you have the original papers and the original box? That would make it more valuable. Did you get the original parts with you? Do you have the papers from the service? The size of the watches used are always changing. Now it has been a trend to make bigger cases and it has actually gone overboard and some manufacturers are starting to make them smaller again. Anyway I wouldn't pay no mind what size of watches are in at the moment. You should get it valued by professional dealer or clock smith. My wild guess is that your watch is valued perhaps 450-600 pounds. A right collector might pay more. The original box and papers would raise the value. I wouldn't sell that. It is so retro and it seems to have great lume now. A nice piece. Wear it with pride every now and then when you have a chance. Rev, Bob The Badger and Steve How Hard? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob The Badger Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 11 hours ago, Cisse said: Well the first question is do you have the original papers and the original box? That would make it more valuable. Did you get the original parts with you? Do you have the papers from the service? The size of the watches used are always changing. Now it has been a trend to make bigger cases and it has actually gone overboard and some manufacturers are starting to make them smaller again. Anyway I wouldn't pay no mind what size of watches are in at the moment. You should get it valued by professional dealer or clock smith. My wild guess is that your watch is valued perhaps 450-600 pounds. A right collector might pay more. The original box and papers would raise the value. I wouldn't sell that. It is so retro and it seems to have great lume now. A nice piece. Wear it with pride every now and then when you have a chance. Thanks mate, I really appreciate the info. Sadly, I don't have the original stuff, just the paperwork from Tag for the latest work. You're probably right and I should keep it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cisse Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 2 hours ago, Bob The Badger said: Thanks mate, I really appreciate the info. Sadly, I don't have the original stuff, just the paperwork from Tag for the latest work. You're probably right and I should keep it. There is plenty of years in that watch for you. Also would be a nice thing to pass it on to your kids/grandkids someday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob The Badger Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 1 hour ago, Cisse said: There is plenty of years in that watch for you. Also would be a nice thing to pass it on to your kids/grandkids someday. We don't have kids or I most definitely would. I have a 50 year old classic Rolex that was my dads that I will leave to my great nephew. There's nobody else who I'm remotely close to who my Tag would be suitable for. Funny story about that Rolex. After my dad died I took it into a jewellers in Sheffield to have it serviced. On the back it says To Bill from Steph on our 25th Wedding Anniversary. The first thing they guy said on seeing that was 'Do you want me to get rid of the engraving?' I think he presumed I'd nicked it. That's Sheffield for you. I still wonder who Steph is though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 @Cisse, how often would you get a Tag serviced? Think mine needs to go in already, I have it on a winder when not wearing as I have a Breitling now for everyday wear. Went to put it on and it was like 15 minutes too fast. Reset it, by the end of the day was already 5 minutes out. Only had it maybe 3/4 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cisse Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 2 hours ago, Bob The Badger said: We don't have kids or I most definitely would. I have a 50 year old classic Rolex that was my dads that I will leave to my great nephew. There's nobody else who I'm remotely close to who my Tag would be suitable for. Funny story about that Rolex. After my dad died I took it into a jewellers in Sheffield to have it serviced. On the back it says To Bill from Steph on our 25th Wedding Anniversary. The first thing they guy said on seeing that was 'Do you want me to get rid of the engraving?' I think he presumed I'd nicked it. That's Sheffield for you. I still wonder who Steph is though. He didn't think you nicked it. Engravings decrease the value and often people want them gone in any case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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