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The Doctor Member Since: 09 Jul 2010 Location: Gallifrey Posts: 4615 |
As much as I like the Omega Seamaster and Omega is my favourite brand, I simply cannot afford the cost, justify the monthly payments or ask Santa for help.
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2nd May 2017 10:05 pm |
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mace Member Since: 12 Dec 2016 Location: Forslov Posts: 66 |
I LOVE my Marathon GSAR!
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3rd May 2017 6:11 am |
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Steve D Member Since: 19 Jan 2013 Location: Essexshire Posts: 4103 |
Had my mind absolutely, definately, dead-set on an Omega Tresor Deville but now currently looking at a Breguet classique ultra thin. Beautiful. Just beautiful.
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3rd May 2017 7:16 am |
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RogB Member Since: 16 Dec 2014 Location: Mansfield Posts: 3880 |
I still have my red LED casio from my school days.... best £12.75 I ever spent
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3rd May 2017 7:47 am |
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dorsetfreelander Member Since: 20 Jul 2013 Location: Dorset Posts: 4353 |
I have always had an interest in cameras and said that when I retire I will buy myself a Leica. Like these watches it was a nice piece of precision engineering and pure indulgence. However, that was before digital cameras came out, now a Leica is no more than a badge on an overpriced far eastern camera body. 3 x FL1 2 manual + 1 auto
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3rd May 2017 9:12 am |
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Skynet Member Since: 19 Apr 2017 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 9 |
I think some watches are like Premier Division footballers...... overpriced fluff! I do like a piece of well designed engineering metalwork, but not for stupid money! It gotta D3 but surfing here for wifey's new motor ... |
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3rd May 2017 9:43 am |
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tenet Member Since: 23 Jul 2009 Location: cotswolds Posts: 1081 |
The trouble with expensive watches (and I own a gold ebel 1911and a gold plate tag) is the cost to service them. I recently took my tag for service and they wanted over £350 for a watch with a 2nd hand value of about £500. The Ebel was similar money but the watch is worth considerably more than the tag. MY 09 GS manual in Lago Grey, Wood Co arm rest and side bumper strips - now sold.
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3rd May 2017 10:25 am |
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Steve D Member Since: 19 Jan 2013 Location: Essexshire Posts: 4103 |
Just found out that the authorised dealer service price for the watch I'm looking at above is £800. I'd take it to an Indy if I got it! Past: FL2 TD4 HSE Auto
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3rd May 2017 7:28 pm |
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MartynB Member Since: 08 Aug 2011 Location: Currently Rootless ! Posts: 1777 |
There is class, and there is understated I don't need bling class
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3rd May 2017 8:16 pm |
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RogB Member Since: 16 Dec 2014 Location: Mansfield Posts: 3880 |
now that's quite an investment Martyn |
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4th May 2017 6:22 am |
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tenet Member Since: 23 Jul 2009 Location: cotswolds Posts: 1081 |
Not Timpsons I hope MY 09 GS manual in Lago Grey, Wood Co arm rest and side bumper strips - now sold. MY 15 SD4 SE Auto Orkney Grey with colour coded Bumper Door Mouldings |
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4th May 2017 7:51 am |
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dorsetfreelander Member Since: 20 Jul 2013 Location: Dorset Posts: 4353 |
Not many people know this but did you know that a watch that runs backwards is the most accurate timepiece?
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4th May 2017 8:27 am |
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MartynB Member Since: 08 Aug 2011 Location: Currently Rootless ! Posts: 1777 |
If I wanted to buy a watch today and pop it in the safe for a few years to get a small profit, I'd be looking at a pre-owned Tudor , probably one of the models that look like their sister company Rolex's Sub Mariners. They are not even silly money new compared to the likes of U-Boat , Bell and Howell and Tag, but have a design and build quality that is traditional and timeless . £2,000 put into such a watch would not be too risky.
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4th May 2017 8:49 am |
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Steve D Member Since: 19 Jan 2013 Location: Essexshire Posts: 4103 |
Hoping to get up London tomorrow to view this beaut in the Breguet boutique. Won't be paying their prices though or even buying new if I decide on it!
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5th May 2017 11:10 am |
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