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Post by mr wilks » Mon Aug 29, 2022 11:29 am

My resolve weakend recently & watch no4 arrived :oops: my man mind was already in gear ready for Mrs Ws rigorous questioning :roll:
she bought me a 4 piece watch box a few years ago & it never looked complete with just 3 in it :P
The watch itself is a Ball Engineering Skindiver Heritage ( 1 of only 390 worldwide) lovely build quality & anyone who know's these watches incredible lume from the tritium tubes , 5 yr warranty included .
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Post by 1536Z4 » Mon Aug 29, 2022 4:47 pm

mr wilks wrote: Mon Aug 29, 2022 11:29 am incredible lume from the tritium tubes
Thats a very nice display :thumbsup:
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Post by Hilly30si » Sat Sep 03, 2022 10:40 pm

Loving the Lume :thumbsup:
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Post by Argenta » Tue Sep 06, 2022 11:20 am

Two of my favorite car watches.

Alfa Romeo Quartz Chrono 2012 and Bmw M Quartz 2015
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Post by Dark Diggler » Wed Oct 12, 2022 4:49 pm

Just recieved this Oris big crown pointer in bronze, it was purchased in August this year. I suspect the original owner didn't get on with the patina that has started to change the colour. I really like it as is but I will at some point restore it to OG bronze and enjoy observing the process again.
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Post by zriha » Thu Oct 13, 2022 11:08 am

My Fenix 6 pro got an armband upgrade ( TiMOVO Bracelet - 25 EUR), for now, it is very good for that price (Garmin titanium armband is almost 200 EUR).
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Post by ProfCJJ » Sat Oct 15, 2022 8:51 am

I think this will be my first foray into watch ownership at this level … I’m 99% sure I’m going for this - does anyone have any insight into reliability, longevity etc please??

Thanks.
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Post by Mister T » Sat Oct 15, 2022 2:24 pm

ProfCJJ wrote: Sat Oct 15, 2022 8:51 am I think this will be my first foray into watch ownership at this level … I’m 99% sure I’m going for this - does anyone have any insight into reliability, longevity etc please??

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All I'd say is don't buy new. You could get an immaculate used one for £2500

For the same money (£4200 retail) I'd be looking at a used Omega Speedmaster instead

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Post by Bombardino » Sat Oct 15, 2022 5:48 pm

I wouldn’t pay that for a Tag I’m afraid, for similar money I would personally prefer this
https://www.tudorwatch.com/en/watches/b ... 9360n-0001
As previously mentioned don’t dismiss pre owned.

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Post by Mister T » Sat Oct 15, 2022 7:26 pm

The Tudor is a far nicer watch

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Post by ProfCJJ » Sat Oct 15, 2022 8:47 pm

Mister T wrote: Sat Oct 15, 2022 2:24 pm
ProfCJJ wrote: Sat Oct 15, 2022 8:51 am I think this will be my first foray into watch ownership at this level … I’m 99% sure I’m going for this - does anyone have any insight into reliability, longevity etc please??

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All I'd say is don't buy new. You could get an immaculate used one for £2500

For the same money (£4200 retail) I'd be looking at a used Omega Speedmaster instead
Thanks. I wasn’t necessarily saying that actual (new) watch just the model. I am indeed looking at a good used watch. Omegas look good to me but I guess I’m a bit fussy so not all of them look right to me. I’m still looking though :)
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Post by ProfCJJ » Sat Oct 15, 2022 8:48 pm

Bombardino wrote: Sat Oct 15, 2022 5:48 pm I wouldn’t pay that for a Tag I’m afraid, for similar money I would personally prefer this
https://www.tudorwatch.com/en/watches/b ... 9360n-0001
As previously mentioned don’t dismiss pre owned.
Tudor looks good - thanks for all the pointers 👍
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Post by mr wilks » Sun Oct 16, 2022 10:41 am

ProfCJJ wrote: Sat Oct 15, 2022 8:47 pm
Mister T wrote: Sat Oct 15, 2022 2:24 pm
ProfCJJ wrote: Sat Oct 15, 2022 8:51 am I think this will be my first foray into watch ownership at this level … I’m 99% sure I’m going for this - does anyone have any insight into reliability, longevity etc please??

Thanks.
All I'd say is don't buy new. You could get an immaculate used one for £2500

For the same money (£4200 retail) I'd be looking at a used Omega Speedmaster instead
Thanks. I wasn’t necessarily saying that actual (new) watch just the model. I am indeed looking at a good used watch. Omegas look good to me but I guess I’m a bit fussy so not all of them look right to me. I’m still looking though :)
Its a quandary of endless choice when it comes to watches & very much down to personal choice.
Whether used or new its worth getting hold of any actual watch that does interest you to see & feel what you are spending your hard earned cash on . They all look great under the camera but build quality varies massively .
I was a massive Oris fan but had issues with strap on a Aquis ( twice sorted free under waranty ) & with the crown on a BC4 ( unfortunately a month out of warranty ) so wouldn't buy the brand again.
Worth noting that automatic chronos are costly to service / repair , budget from £400 upwards so buying used can soon become a false economy. If you are planning the purchase as a "forever" watch then my best advice would be fix your budget then buy the best you can afford new with full. cover EG the recent Ball watch i bought came with 5yr warranty .
If you arent set on buying one of the big 3 names (Tag , Breitling , Omega) then worth a look at Baume Mercier if you get chance ,
really impressive build quality for the spend ,

https://www.watchshop.com/watches/mens- ... lsrc=aw.ds

same with Ball engineer https://www.jurawatches.co.uk/collectio ... 030c-s1-wh
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Post by ProfCJJ » Sun Oct 16, 2022 6:50 pm

Some good advice there thanks. I really would like to handle the watch before purchase and noted a few watch places local to me to go have a look.

Also, I can’t say I will be buying many as for me this is a big investment so it really needs to last …
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Post by FunkyGBrown » Mon Oct 17, 2022 11:00 pm

Casio 'Marlin' Duro on a Bond style NATO. Love this watch, 50 quid for a 200mm diver. Served me well on a recent trip to the Caribbean with a traditional silicon divers strap. :thumbsup:
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