Bungalow Bill Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Yikes! I take it that's from Omega direct? If you didn't get the box & papers when you inherited it an official service is the next best thing to maintain its value. ?1k is steep but for an heirloom piece definitely worth it. Yeah that was from Omega. Was also quoted ?600 from another place. Would prefer Omega to do it though, for all the reasons you mentioned. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zico Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Yeah that was from Omega. Was also quoted ?600 from another place. Would prefer Omega to do it though, for all the reasons you mentioned. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk That sounds pretty steep - I think Rolex are about ?6-700 for an official service. Love Hamiltons - nice watch IJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sten Guns Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 My mate got married yesterday and this was his present from the new wife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry Haggis Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 My mate got married yesterday and this was his present from the new wife. Not to my liking. Just a bit too much in terms of the colours..(blue/gold). Kind of screams look at my watch IMO. Perhaps the same watch in a more subdued colour scheme. I'm not a fan of gold anything and I think this is why I'm not liking this. I'm sure your friend is over the moon with it - but to me that is not the kind of dress watch you could wear mostly every day....or put it another way - over the top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie1874 Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 My mate got married yesterday and this was his present from the new wife. Nice cuff links. A Rolex in exchange for getting married... Still not sure if that would swing it for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boaby Ewing Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Nice cuff links. They're really not. The whole get-up from the branded cuff links to the monogrammed shirt is a vulgar mess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zico Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 I'd be delighted if my missus bought me a sub-date. But if it was bi-metal with a blue face/bezel, it would be going back. Looks like the boy likes his gold though - which isn't my taste - so each to their own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronJambo Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 My mate got married yesterday and this was his present from the new wife. Awesome present and going with the rest of the bling we can see in the photo it undoubtedly suits him. I'd have been delighted with such a wedding gift from my wife. As it turns out, I've only just managed to get my 'engagement' watch 5 years after proposing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sten Guns Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 (edited) If you knew my mate you would understand the watch choice. Haha. Very eccentric and definitely has his own style. Not one for following the norm. Which I respect. I just don't have the balls for it. I tend to follow the norm. Personally I would get the black sub. Each to their own and all that. As above, it does suit him. I couldn't get away with that though. It looked excellent with the gold bow tie and the brown tweed jacket. Brave man. Edited November 23, 2014 by Sten Guns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zico Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 If you knew my mate you would understand the watch choice. Haha. Very eccentric and definitely has his own style. Not one for following the norm. Which I respect. I just don't have the balls for it. I tend to follow the norm. Personally I would get the black sub. Each to their own and all that. As above, it does suit him. I couldn't get away with that though. It looked excellent with the gold bow tie and the brown tweed jacket. Brave man. If that's your hing, then why not. Would want the black myself but it would be a dull world if we all liked the same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boaby Ewing Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 If you knew my mate you would understand the watch choice. Haha. Very eccentric and definitely has his own style. Not one for following the norm. Which I respect. I just don't have the balls for it. I tend to follow the norm. Personally I would get the black sub. Each to their own and all that. As above, it does suit him. I couldn't get away with that though. It looked excellent with the gold bow tie and the brown tweed jacket. Brave man. Fair enough boy obviously likes the bling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notbrainwashed Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 So, I'm getting closer to my Speedmaster purchase. Do I trawl around trying to find one with the old box for about 450 cheaper, or do I get the new one with the fancy box, et al?Opinions, please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sten Guns Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 So, I'm getting closer to my Speedmaster purchase. Do I trawl around trying to find one with the old box for about 450 cheaper, or do I get the new one with the fancy box, et al? Opinions, please. Personally, the new one with bells and whistles and the 9300 model bracelet. You after the Sapphire or Hesalite dial? Have you considered using iconic watches? 24% off and 22% off RRP. Hesalite http://www.iconicwatches.co.uk/omega-speedmaster-moonwatch-311-30-42-30-01-005.html Sapphire http://www.iconicwatches.co.uk/omega-speedmaster-moonwatch-professional-hand-wound-mechanical-chronograph-311-30-42-30-01-006.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notbrainwashed Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Being the traditionalist type, probably hesalite. You recommend iconic? What about servicing, etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sten Guns Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 (edited) Being the traditionalist type, probably hesalite. You recommend iconic? What about servicing, etc? I bought my Omega and the misses Tag Heuer from Iconic. My mate also got his Rolex there. They've been brilliant on each occasion. Can't speak highly enough of them. Servicing? I'll just send it to Omega when the time comes. Not sure if that needs done via an AD, but it shouldn't be a problem either way. I see the Speedmaster is in store. Which means you have further room for haggle. I'd email them and try get a couple more percent off. Tell them ?2000 was your budget but you can justify going overboard if they can give you a tiny bit more. That's what I done with the Aquaracer. It was in stock so I got more off it. The Planet Ocean wasn't and took over 3 weeks to source. They wouldn't entertain any further discount. Edited November 24, 2014 by Sten Guns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notbrainwashed Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Thanks. You get it online? Tempted to pop down to the store in person rather than have it sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sten Guns Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Thanks. You get it online? Tempted to pop down to the store in person rather than have it sent. Yeah online every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notbrainwashed Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Sent an email bringing up the idea of a further discount...we shall see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosanostra Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 They're really not. The whole get-up from the branded cuff links to the monogrammed shirt is a vulgar mess. This. Tasteless and tacky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sten Guns Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 This. Tasteless and tacky. Someone having a different taste doesn't mean it's tasteless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sten Guns Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Sent an email bringing up the idea of a further discount...we shall see. Hopefully they play ball. If not, their prices are fantastic anyway. At the very least you' should get free delivery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMaganator Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Sent an email bringing up the idea of a further discount...we shall see. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMaganator Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Someone having a different taste doesn't mean it's tasteless. Different folks an' all that. However - there should be a dot after the M. My dad has a two-tone Oyster that ill get one day (it was my grandads). At the moment I am not a huge fan, but tastes change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosanostra Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Someone having a different taste doesn't mean it's tasteless. Your watch is way cooler. You don't believe that anything can be tasteless then? Just stuff that you're not into? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronJambo Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Someone having a different taste doesn't mean it's tasteless. Haha you posted a shot of your mates wedding watch and everyone's ripping his dress sense. Everybody.... Sten wasnie asking for Gok Wan to make an appearance with the fashion police. He was just showing us his mates fancy ass watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sten Guns Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 (edited) Your watch is way cooler. You don't believe that anything can be tasteless then? Just stuff that you're not into? It's a fair question I suppose. I'm probably a tad defensive as its my mate. Tasteless is probably Stephen Ireland's Range Rover. Things that are clearly a massive WTF. Edited November 26, 2014 by Sten Guns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sten Guns Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Haha you posted a shot of your mates wedding watch and everyone's ripping his dress sense. Everybody.... Sten wasnie asking for Gok Wan to make an appearance with the fashion police. He was just showing us his mates fancy ass watch. Haha. I should have just posted this pic he sent me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Weathers Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 It's a fair question I suppose. I'm probably a tad defensive as its my mate. Tasteless is probably Stephen Ireland's Range Rover. Things that are clearly a massive WTF. The watch and cufflink combo looks like something he would wear tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosanostra Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 It's a fair question I suppose. I'm probably a tad defensive as its my mate. Tasteless is probably Stephen Ireland's Range Rover. Things that are clearly a massive WTF. You're right there. That thing was an abomination. Heading down to London next week and I'm intending to have a closer look at the two-tone blue bezel Tag you posted a couple of weeks ago. Fine looking watch for the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosanostra Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 The watch and cufflink combo looks like something he would wear tbh. This lad gets it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 This will be ?69.99 at ten past 8. http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00NEJB2O2?tag=mobot-21# Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry Haggis Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Put my SeaMaster into Laings on Saturday for a new battery and reseal.....?85. Fortunately Santa is paying for it. Get it back on Thursday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notbrainwashed Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Got the speedmaster folks and bloody love it. Another recommendation for iconic watches! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sten Guns Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Got the speedmaster folks and bloody love it. Another recommendation for iconic watches! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Superb mate. Some saving. Post a pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry Haggis Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Got the speedmaster folks and bloody love it. Another recommendation for iconic watches! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Great stuff - what was there RRP and what did you get it for if you don't mind me asking? Speed master will be my next watch...not anytime soon though...need to save! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sten Guns Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Great stuff - what was there RRP and what did you get it for if you don't mind me asking? Speed master will be my next watch...not anytime soon though...need to save! http://www.iconicwatches.co.uk/omega-speedmaster-moonwatch-311-30-42-30-01-005.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry Haggis Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 http://www.iconicwatches.co.uk/omega-speedmaster-moonwatch-311-30-42-30-01-005.html Cheers. I note Iconic have a pre-owned SeaMaster same as mines: http://www.iconicwatches.co.uk/omega-seamaster-300m-chronometer-2254-50-00.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sten Guns Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Cheers. I note Iconic have a pre-owned SeaMaster same as mines: http://www.iconicwatches.co.uk/omega-seamaster-300m-chronometer-2254-50-00.html Nice watch. You seen the new Seamaster 300? Absolutely love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry Haggis Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Nice watch. You seen the new Seamaster 300? Absolutely love it. No mate - will check it out. I'm not really in the market for. New watch...but have always secretly coveted a SpeedMaster.....one day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Notbrainwashed Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 There you go. Ignore my girly wrists Almost a grand off RRP. Tried to get a further discount, but no dice as these things are flying out of the door. Still, at around 900 quid cheaper, you can't complain. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMaganator Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 ^^ nice one. Lovely looking watch. I'd love it. That 300 is great too! What's the price Sten? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sten Guns Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Oustanding. Fits you really well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sten Guns Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 ^^ nice one. Lovely looking watch. I'd love it. That 300 is great too! What's the price Sten? ?3880. Literally just went on sale the other week there. Iconic have it at 16%, so ?3260, expecting that to grow towards 25% eventually though! Also looks good in blue on a titanium bracelet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMaganator Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 ?3880. Literally just went on sale the other week there. Iconic have it at 16%, so ?3260, expecting that to grow towards 25% eventually though! Also looks good in blue on a titanium bracelet. Thanks - prefer the black to the blue but both lovely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry Haggis Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 ?3880. Literally just went on sale the other week there. Iconic have it at 16%, so ?3260, expecting that to grow towards 25% eventually though! Also looks good in blue on a titanium bracelet. Looks tidy mate...a nod to the 60's/70's Seamasters in the style of the face. Will keep an eye out for it to see it in the flesh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry Haggis Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 There you go. Ignore my girly wrists Almost a grand off RRP. Tried to get a further discount, but no dice as these things are flying out of the door. Still, at around 900 quid cheaper, you can't complain. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Looks braw mate. Top banana. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvm32 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 (edited) Christopher Ward are taking entries for their annual form limited edition watch. I won't bore you with the types of watches that I have gone for but they're the C5 Slimline and C65 classic Trident Here's my two entries: C65 - Gunmetal grey with applied black second hands and stenciling. c5 slimline - Rose gold and blue needle hands and markers. p.s. somebody helped me with the photoshop Congrats on getting through to the final with the C5 design, I really like it so cast my vote in its favour. I've been contemplating buying the slimline for a little while now, but definitely prefer the look of your design over the 'standard' design. Edited December 4, 2014 by jvm32 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Peacock Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 I think IWC's Portofino watches have been mentioned a few time on here. They've recently launched a mid size Portofino range (some would argue 37 mm is small rather than mid size). Thought it might be of interest to admirers with slimmer wrists. http://www.iwc.com/en/collection/portofino/IW4581/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvm32 Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 I think IWC's Portofino watches have been mentioned a few time on here. They've recently launched a mid size Portofino range (some would argue 37 mm is small rather than mid size). Thought it might be of interest to admirers with slimmer wrists. http://www.iwc.com/en/collection/portofino/IW4581/ I've been contemplating one for a while now, but still not decided on it. I have small wrists, but when I tried on the standard Portofino it felt quite small (maybe just beacuse I've been conditioned by bigger watches), I tried on the Portofino chronograph and I much preferred the fit of that, which is 42mm compared to 40mm of the standard, and is the one I am leaning towards (although I like the Portuguese as well, and I've recently been tempted by the GMT Master II also). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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