Lets see your Watches

wspohn said:
In the vintage watch collecting world, we have a saying - 'The bigger the watch, the smaller the......' And there seems to be something to it as the guys with wrist weights for watches do seem to be driving Vipers, Corvettes, etc. as if they are compensating for something. Not BMWs, of course! :thumbsup:
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There, fixed that for ya....
Personally I've found that apart from a small number of 'look at me' types as you described, most people buy watches that simply look good on them. My 'sweet spot' for watches is about 42mm but I can go bigger (within reason) no problem as I don't have dainty wrists. I have tried several vintage watches but they all look like children's watches on me, so too small can be as bad as too big in the world of watches. I'd like to pickup a vintage Autavia or Navitimer some day, as they look about the right size, but prices have gone beyond silly so probably won't happen.
 
enzed4 said:
wspohn said:
I'd like to pickup a vintage Autavia or Navitimer some day, as they look about the right size, but prices have gone beyond silly so probably won't happen.
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Good choice - the vintage Navitimer were 41 mm, large for the day.
 
Incoming at the weekend an all time classic, this will be the fourth time I have bought this model

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I really do wish that Amazon wouldn't feed me pop ups that they know i will like :cry: Ins2 looming on the M roady or :roll: :? :oops:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Oris-Titanium-Sapphire-Automatic-73976747754RS/dp/B00DSKYDNY/ref=s9_simh_gw_g200_i1_r?_encoding=UTF8&fpl=fresh&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=&pf_rd_r=502RFNXZ9372RM8ACYYS&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=26de8ef0-2ad7-412c-8634-6cd03b7b73e2&pf_rd_i=desktop
 
mr wilks said:
I really do wish that Amazon wouldn't feed me pop ups that they know i will like :cry: Ins2 looming on the M roady or :roll: :? :oops:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Oris-Titanium-Sapphire-Automatic-73976747754RS/dp/B00DSKYDNY/ref=s9_simh_gw_g200_i1_r?_encoding=UTF8&fpl=fresh&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=&pf_rd_r=502RFNXZ9372RM8ACYYS&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=26de8ef0-2ad7-412c-8634-6cd03b7b73e2&pf_rd_i=desktop
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ooh... stealthy, Titanium, 500m - I like that very much - STOP IT DAMN YOU :rofl:
 
That's a nice price for that Oris, and a big watch at 46mm. Still some dollar left in the fund, decisions decisions :thumbsup:

Are you pulling the trigger Andy
 
wspohn said:
enzed4 said:
wspohn said:
I'd like to pickup a vintage Autavia or Navitimer some day, as they look about the right size, but prices have gone beyond silly so probably won't happen.
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Good choice - the vintage Navitimer were 41 mm, large for the day.
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New version of Heuer Autavia from April, orders already in place. £4000 with bracelet and if you shop around discounts to be had. Google it
 
sticky said:
wspohn said:

Good choice - the vintage Navitimer were 41 mm, large for the day.
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New version of Heuer Autavia from April, orders already in place. £4000 with bracelet and if you shop around discounts to be had. Google it
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Not bad - hopefully won't be a Limited Edition, so I can find a nice one 'pre-loved' at a good price :)
Wish they'd stop calling 3 sub dials a Tri-Compax but I guess it's pointless labouring the point.... :thumbsdown:
 
enzed4 said:
sticky said:
wspohn said:
Good choice - the vintage Navitimer were 41 mm, large for the day.
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New version of Heuer Autavia from April, orders already in place. £4000 with bracelet and if you shop around discounts to be had. Google it
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Not bad - hopefully won't be a Limited Edition, so I can find a nice one 'pre-loved' at a good price :)
Wish they'd stop calling 3 sub dials a Tri-Compax but I guess it's pointless labouring the point.... :thumbsdown:
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Not Ltd Edition, plenty of debate +/- on OTD and other sites, I believe it"s based on the CH80 movement. re Tri-Compax, plenty of dealers quoting that line, maybe they don"t know about UG, usually find most of the dealers more at home with BS as opposed to clear info
 
mr wilks said:
I really do wish that Amazon wouldn't feed me pop ups that they know i will like :cry: Ins2 looming on the M roady or :roll: :? :oops:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Oris-Titanium-Sapphire-Automatic-73976747754RS/dp/B00DSKYDNY/ref=s9_simh_gw_g200_i1_r?_encoding=UTF8&fpl=fresh&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=&pf_rd_r=502RFNXZ9372RM8ACYYS&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=26de8ef0-2ad7-412c-8634-6cd03b7b73e2&pf_rd_i=desktop
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Gone back to its RRP £1379 that was some saving
 
This just arrived, my new daily :)

Hard to resist when it was reduced from £300 to £99 delivered on H Samuel :) Never had an Eco-Drive one before.

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Mike
 
That's a great looking EcoDrive Mike :thumbsup: .
I picked up this WorldTimer a few years ago, but never wear it because I just don't like the hands. If they could change them to ones like on yours I'd be more than happy.
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Added this Seiko Fifty Five Fathoms to the collection today, nice comfortable beater for the summer

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Hilly30si said:
Added this Seiko Fifty Five Fathoms to the collection today, nice comfortable beater for the summer

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Toyed with those a few times, recent TZ purchase?
 
mj2k said:
Hilly30si said:
Added this Seiko Fifty Five Fathoms to the collection today, nice comfortable beater for the summer

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Toyed with those a few times, recent TZ purchase?
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Same as you toyed with the idea and glad I pulled the trigger, it's my cheapest watch and since it landed I have not took it off. I can honestly say I have never fell in love with a piece so quickly. Get it done if you find you do not like it so easy to flip it on. I will add a black sailcloth strap off Amazon soon and at £25 notes it's cheap as chips :thumbsup:
 
Hilly30si said:
mj2k said:
Hilly30si said:
Added this Seiko Fifty Five Fathoms to the collection today, nice comfortable beater for the summer

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Toyed with those a few times, recent TZ purchase?
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Same as you toyed with the idea and glad I pulled the trigger, it's my cheapest watch and since it landed I have not took it off. I can honestly say I have never fell in love with a piece so quickly. Get it done if you find you do not like it so easy to flip it on. I will add a black sailcloth strap off Amazon soon and at £25 notes it's cheap as chips :thumbsup:
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Will put it on the list when the fund has something in it :P

Having sold a silver Casio MT-G GPS a few months ago, I decided to try the distressed black one as a deal from a shop in Milton Keynes. Lucky timing yesterday, as back at full price now :thumbsup:

Hoping the black is a little less bling, might be more subtle too given the size. Quite like the epitome of anti-Swiss. The silver grabbed so much attention, more than any other watch - Rolex & Panerai included :o

Arrives Thursday I hope.
 
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Will put it on the list when the fund has something in it :P

Having sold a silver Casio MT-G GPS a few months ago, I decided to try the distressed black one as a deal from a shop in Milton Keynes. Lucky timing yesterday, as back at full price now :thumbsup:

Hoping the black is a little less bling, might be more subtle too given the size. Quite like the epitome of anti-Swiss. The silver grabbed so much attention, more than any other watch - Rolex & Panerai included :o

Arrives Thursday I hope.
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Let's have some pics when it arrives
 
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