cosanostra Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 I've seen them but never paid much notice. Have you seen some of the more zany Corum watches? Hideous. I've not even heard of those. I'll take a wee look though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosanostra Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Just had a look at some Corum pieces. The Golden Bridge Dragon is quite something. George RR Martin should get one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosanostra Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 This thing is mental. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Corum-Golden-Bridge-18k-Yellow-Gold-Mens-Watch-Box-Papers-05-0002-/141397156694?pt=Wristwatches&hash=item20ebed6356 I'd like to see it ticking though. Amazing creativity and craftsmanship I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Christ. I actually can't think of anyone who would buy it. Some watches are the preserve of the celeb / sportsman / Marbella dwelling market but that surely wouldn't appeal to anyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groot Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Was taking a walk round the airport today on my way home earlier and I noticed watches by a company called Skagen from Denmark Weren't the most expenive ?100-200 but whats the opinion on them as thought there were a couple that looked smart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sten Guns Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Not a fan of AP's or Hublot's. Particularly Hublot's. Find them horrible. I really want the new Seamaster 300 master co axial. But my only chance would be to flip the PO. Which ain't happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Was taking a walk round the airport today on my way home earlier and I noticed watches by a company called Skagen from Denmark Weren't the most expenive ?100-200 but whats the opinion on them as thought there were a couple that looked smart got one for my Christmas- very smart, decent price- happy with it, only thing is if you wake up in pitch black and want to see the time, you can't see jack Chirac. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosanostra Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Has anyone ever bought an expensive watch on ebay? How risky actually is it in terms of buyer protection from buying counterfeit? I also found these guys who seem to be even cheaper than Iconic Watches for some brands like Breitling and Tag. http://www.precisiontime.co.uk/ They have a good trust pilot rating and seem to be legit based on mentions on other forums. Anyone heard of them or used them before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartyhub Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Was taking a walk round the airport today on my way home earlier and I noticed watches by a company called Skagen from Denmark Weren't the most expenive ?100-200 but whats the opinion on them as thought there were a couple that looked smart I bought a Skagen will in the Carribean last year and got a good deal. I'm not sure there's anything spectacular about them other than being very nice looking watches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romulus Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Looking for a nice silver watch for every day wear but not looking to spend much more than ?100 (tight I know) any recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMaganator Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Looking for a nice silver watch for every day wear but not looking to spend much more than ?100 (tight I know) any recommendations? I would say at that price range your best bet for a good quality (proper) watch is Seiko: http://www.hsamuel.co.uk/webstore/l/watches/brand%7Cseiko/#/webstore/l/watches/brand%7Cseiko/recipient%7Chim/?Pg=2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldstone Wonder Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 (edited) I have a 27 year old Gucci which my Dad got for his 50th birthday and which I inherited when he died. I don't think it is particularly valuable but obviously it has sentimental value for me. I . believe it cost about ?500 back in the day. I got a new battery for it recently but it seems to have broken down again. I'm wondering if it needs a proper service. Can anyone recommend a jeweller to do this and does anyone have any idea how much this would cost? Edited February 25, 2015 by Goldstone Wonder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 (edited) I have a 27 year old Gucci which my Dad got for his 50th birthday and which I inherited when he died. I don't think it is particularly valuable but obviously it has sentimental value for me. I . believe it cost about ?500 back in the day. I got a new battery for it recently but it seems to have broken down again. I'm wondering if it needs a proper service. Can anyone recommend a jeweller to do this and does anyone have any idea how much this would cost? With it being a quartz movement there's less chance that a service or repair will be possible to the existing movement. More likely is that the whole movement could be replaced. If the movement is still available to buy (or possibly source from NOS) then a watch repairer could probably do that for about ?50 - ?100 plus the cost of the new movement. Tomian jewellers is the place to go. He'll be able to say at a glance if the movement is something likely to be sourced. Edited February 25, 2015 by Victorian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingantti1874 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 (edited) One of my friends turned up with a panerai luminor today, he's a bit of a watch fanatic but this one is absolutely top notch... Love it.. Going to get a hold of one of these.. Marina, probably with a black crocodile style strap http://www.watches-of-switzerland.co.uk/brands/panerai/luminor Edited February 25, 2015 by kingantti1874 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sten Guns Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 (edited) Victorian, can that guy Tomian Polish / refinish watches? I fell over pished on a stag weekend and scuffed the Omega. Thankfully the ceramic bezel and sapphire crystal are fine. But the clasp, bracelet and one of the lugs (right on a bit between polished and brushed steel), are all marked. So pissed off. I'll post pics. Might be worth waiting until Omega service it. But I didn't plan on doing that until about 2021 when it was about 7 years old. Don't fancy 6 years of hating these marks. Edited February 25, 2015 by Sten Guns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sten Guns Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 (edited) Clasp. Clasp again. Lug mark on right hand side. Between polished and brushed area. Same again. Also shows bracelet marks. Edited February 25, 2015 by Sten Guns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Nightmare Sten. I would get Omega to do it. It will be worth the money. Someone else could do it with a variety of polishing products but It should really get an expert to make sure the graining is spot on on the brushed finished surfaces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Looks like a lucky escape actually if you've been doing a heider or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldstone Wonder Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 With it being a quartz movement there's less chance that a service or repair will be possible to the existing movement. More likely is that the whole movement could be replaced. If the movement is still available to buy (or possibly source from NOS) then a watch repairer could probably do that for about ?50 - ?100 plus the cost of the new movement. Tomian jewellers is the place to go. He'll be able to say at a glance if the movement is something likely to be sourced. Many thanks for the advice. I'll wander along there on Saturday before the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Jung Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 One of my friends turned up with a panerai luminor today, he's a bit of a watch fanatic but this one is absolutely top notch... Love it.. Going to get a hold of one of these.. Marina, probably with a black crocodile style strap http://www.watches-of-switzerland.co.uk/brands/panerai/luminor I'll acknowledge this if no one else will. Mentioned it in this thread near the start but didn't get any traction! Stunning watch, bigger in real life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMaganator Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 One of my friends turned up with a panerai luminor today, he's a bit of a watch fanatic but this one is absolutely top notch... Love it.. Going to get a hold of one of these.. Marina, probably with a black crocodile style strap http://www.watches-of-switzerland.co.uk/brands/panerai/luminor Undoubtedly superb watches - but the crown guard style puts me off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy McNulty Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 (edited) Victorian, can that guy Tomian Polish / refinish watches? I fell over pished on a stag weekend and scuffed the Omega. Thankfully the ceramic bezel and sapphire crystal are fine. But the clasp, bracelet and one of the lugs (right on a bit between polished and brushed steel), are all marked. So pissed off. I'll post pics. Might be worth waiting until Omega service it. But I didn't plan on doing that until about 2021 when it was about 7 years old. Don't fancy 6 years of hating these marks. Dunno Sten. I've always assumed that if I buy and wear a watch it is with the risk it'll be scratched at some point. There are various scrapes on my 10 year old TAG, and I just put it down to the cost of wearing a nice timepiece 18 hours a day (same goes for my wedding ring, other nice pieces that I have). Of course, you don't want the watch to look like crap, but scratches are inevitable IMO... Edited February 26, 2015 by Jimmy McNulty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sten Guns Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Dunno Sten. I've always assumed that if I buy and wear a watch it is with the risk it'll be scratched at some point. There are various scrapes on my 10 year old TAG, and I just put it down to the cost of wearing a nice timepiece 18 hours a day (same goes for my wedding ring, other nice pieces that I have). Of course, you don't want the watch to look like crap, but scratches are inevitable IMO... Totally agree. The pictures don't do it justice though. Looks worse in real life. For me it's beyond standard usage scratches etc. There was a couple already and these didn't bother me whatsoever. Still undecided what to do though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingantti1874 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I'll acknowledge this if no one else will. Mentioned it in this thread near the start but didn't get any traction! Stunning watch, bigger in real life. Yes, I tried on my mates... Is a bit on the large side but I get away with it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sten Guns Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Panerai are one of those brands I respect and like. But can't see myself ever owning. Theres always something else I'd probably rather have. Of course if I was filthy rich with a substantial collection that would be different. But if I built up say a good 3 watch collection I doubt one would be a Panerai. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry Haggis Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Totally agree. The pictures don't do it justice though. Looks worse in real life. For me it's beyond standard usage scratches etc. There was a couple already and these didn't bother me whatsoever. Still undecided what to do though. The scratch on the clasp looks bad - it may be worth replacing that part and just a polish job on the rest of the watch? From this link Omega dont deliver spares to customers - you would need to go via a reseller for a qoute for part and fitting. I would estimate circa ?150 - ?300. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry Haggis Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 The scratch on the clasp looks bad - it may be worth replacing that part and just a polish job on the rest of the watch? From this link Omega dont deliver spares to customers - you would need to go via a reseller for a qoute for part and fitting. I would estimate circa ?150 - ?300. link: http://www.omegawatches.com/customer-service/faq Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry Haggis Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 The scratch on the clasp looks bad - it may be worth replacing that part and just a polish job on the rest of the watch? From this link Omega dont deliver spares to customers - you would need to go via a reseller for a qoute for part and fitting. I would estimate circa ?150 - ?300. http://watchpart.co.uk/omega-seamaster-planet-ocean-steel-clasp-20mm-1580952-p-4626.html ?150 for clasp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Phamism Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Sten - I'm pretty sure that Watches of Switzerland's new shop in Glasgow (Buchanan St) has a repair centre attached which is authorised for service on many of the major brands. Worth a call maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Weathers Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I had to replace the clasp on my Longines watch last week. I took it to Laings and it cost ?39. I realise the Longines watch is cheaper than the Omega but 300 sheets for a clasp seems far too much. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosanostra Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Taken my collection to 3 pieces. Got an amazing deal on a mint, 2nd hand Monaco. It's just the basic one but i like it. It's dressy so I'll not wear it that often I guess. I want to get a new brown, croc leather Tag strap for it as I like them better than the black strap. If anyone knows a way of avoiding paying ?250 for one, I'd be interested to hear it. My Breitling Avenger Blackbird has become my everyday watch these days. Absolutely love the thing. Also sold my old gold Manual Wind Omega and somehow managed to turn a ?200 profit. I really liked it but it was just too wee for my mammoth hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMaganator Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Taken my collection to 3 pieces. Got an amazing deal on a mint, 2nd hand Monaco. It's just the basic one but i like it. It's dressy so I'll not wear it that often I guess. I want to get a new brown, croc leather Tag strap for it as I like them better than the black strap. If anyone knows a way of avoiding paying ?250 for one, I'd be interested to hear it. My Breitling Avenger Blackbird has become my everyday watch these days. Absolutely love the thing. Also sold my old gold Manual Wind Omega and somehow managed to turn a ?200 profit. I really liked it but it was just too wee for my mammoth hands. Nice. Which model? Private purchase or internet sale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosanostra Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Nice. Which model? Private purchase or internet sale? Ebay funnily enough. First time I've used it. The guy bought the watch brand new in Greece in 2012 and he scanned the receipt and emailed the serial no. which I checked with Tag who confirmed that it was genuine and what date / year and country it had been purchased for. They also confirmed that it hadn't been stolen from anywhere that they were aware of. The guy had over 500 sales and 100% positive feedback. I also got it for about ?900 which is great for this watch in this condition. It's this one. http://www.beaverbrooks.co.uk/0001054/TAG-Heuer-Monaco-Automatic-Mens-Watch/p?gclid=CPWL4J7XgMQCFSbmwgodjIcAUw Just the most basic model but I rather like it. Always wanted one although I'm not sure how much I'll actually wear it. Hey Sten, have you seen the Planet Ocean Sochi Olympic edition? Looks amazing. I've seen a few online for some seriously reasonable prices. I think they look amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMaganator Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 That's a great pick up & price! Good of Tag to be so helpful too. Is there some sort of 'fake busting' team that you contact or just general customer services Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosanostra Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 That's a great pick up & price! Good of Tag to be so helpful too. Is there some sort of 'fake busting' team that you contact or just general customer services Regular customer services phone no. Breitling offer the same service on all 2nd hand or even grey market watches as well. Makes buying online from non ADs a whole lot safer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie1874 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 One of my friends turned up with a panerai luminor today, he's a bit of a watch fanatic but this one is absolutely top notch... Love it.. Going to get a hold of one of these.. Marina, probably with a black crocodile style straphttp://www.watches-of-switzerland.co.uk/brands/panerai/luminor I bought the the marina 8days last year. Had looked and Omega and Rolex but opted for Panerai down to them being a bit different as well as only 1000 of each style is produced each year. Still fancy an Omega at some point however absolutely delighted with my choice. I bought from an Oficial Panerai store and managed to get and extra strap from the. So have the black leather and Rubber that comes with it plus the navy crocodile strap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sex Panther Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 I've just dipped into this thread for the first time so apologies if it's been asked before, but has anyone bought one of those MVMT watches currently advertised on JKB? If so, recommended? They appear to sell at about ?100 or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Jung Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Totally agree. The pictures don't do it justice though. Looks worse in real life. For me it's beyond standard usage scratches etc. There was a couple already and these didn't bother me whatsoever. Still undecided what to do though. If it's on the strap then it's easily replaceable and pretty inexpensive I believe. Did something similar with mine but there's something about enhancing the character by scratches etc. once it's been scratched once you become less precious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingantti1874 Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 I bought the the marina 8days last year. Had looked and Omega and Rolex but opted for Panerai down to them being a bit different as well as only 1000 of each style is produced each year. Still fancy an Omega at some point however absolutely delighted with my choice. I bought from an Oficial Panerai store and managed to get and extra strap from the. So have the black leather and Rubber that comes with it plus the navy crocodile strap. The connoisseurs choice going to the states next month so thinking of picking one up there... The other watch I have on my want list is a Rolex sub... Plain and simple... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 A Panerai is very high on my list for the next big flip. A bit less money will get you a similarly designed wstch, an Anonimo, which has a relation to Panerai in their heritage. Some of those look very nice. If you like the Panerai look then you can get some very cheap homages. Mostly made by makers like Parnis. Some with reasonable Seagull movements.. a few rarer ones with better quality Unitas hand wound movements. ?120 new and as low as ?40 pre-owned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMaganator Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 I've just dipped into this thread for the first time so apologies if it's been asked before, but has anyone bought one of those MVMT watches currently advertised on JKB? If so, recommended? They appear to sell at about ?100 or so.I've see them advertised on Facebook quite a bit. Don't know much about them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosanostra Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 I don't like the look of those Panerais at all. The guard over the crown just doesn't do it for me at all. They're not as bad as some of those U-Boat monstrosities. What the hell are they all about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 I don't like the look of those Panerais at all. The guard over the crown just doesn't do it for me at all. They're not as bad as some of those U-Boat monstrosities. What the hell are they all about? They're a bit too over size. A bit of a mix between various XL flieger / pilots and those gargantuan Russian deep diver things made by Zlatoust / Agat. Some of those measure 63mm across. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie1874 Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 The connoisseurs choice going to the states next month so thinking of picking one up there... The other watch I have on my want list is a Rolex sub... Plain and simple... I picked mine up in the states too. Had a look in the UK and felt that they didn't have as much choice and mostly ones that had been out for a while. The 8 day was just out in 2014 so quite happy to own a first edition of it. I know some people don't like the over size or the guard over the crown but it's that but I like as it's different. Not sure what the next target is, will be a few years as there is no way the Mrs will let me get another without her getting something too. She had to get a channel bag since I was getting a watch, so buying a watch costs me twice what it should. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMaganator Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 (edited) For those that were interested the Christopher Ward watch that I had a hand in designing is now open to reserve for forum members (anyone can join). 75 being made. http://christopherwardforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=70&t=30319 Edited March 3, 2015 by TheMaganator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack D and coke Posted March 15, 2015 Author Share Posted March 15, 2015 Interesting little video here showing a boy taking a Rolex to bits... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Shin Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 why does my watch change date at 1am intead of midnight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingantti1874 Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 why does my watch change date at 1am intead of midnight. My tag now changes at 4.30am, mechanism is out of sync becuase I was changing dates incorrectly - should get fixed with a service.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMaganator Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 why does my watch change date at 1am intead of midnight.Think this can happen if you change the date when the time is between 8pm & 2am. If you're changing the date it's safest to change the time to around 6 and then change it back after you've set the date. A service should sort it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 why does my watch change date at 1am intead of midnight. It all depends on the watch. A quartz will pretty much always change at midnight but mechanical watches will be set differently by different manufacturers. I've got a vintage Seiko that very reliably changes the date at 1am and the day at 2am, my Seiko diver only has a date complication and that changes at 2am. The oddest one is an Indian HMT that makes the sound of changing bang on midnight but doesn't have a date window so they must use the same movement whatever the dial is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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