I have a Tag Heuer Aquaracer and Rolex Submariner, now looking for a Tudor Black Bay Bronze, like a watch.
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[NSC] Wristwatches,do you wear one ?
- Thread starter Leekbrookgull
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scooter1
How soon is now?
Have an Apple Watch, but since I changed jobs and now work exclusively from home, I forget to put it on most days. Contemplating selling it, but I suspect it’s worth nowhere near what I paid for it. I’d give it to my son, but I gave him my old iPhone and he managed to smash the screen to bits. I doubt the watch will last a week…..bloody teenagers
If only Ernest was still around
- Aug 7, 2003
- 8,093
Arrived last week, Tudor Black Bay Ceramic.
Sorry if already mentioned.
This is a post that could easily sit in 'Youtube rabbitholes'.
Last night I stumbled into this fellas channel and OMG, I appreciate the fact it (& I) is terminally boring but it's also a rollercoaster of emotions.
He's basically IT Crowd Moss with production values.
I think my fascination stems from the fact I know, much like trawling for deep sea crab in Alaska, it's physically impossible for me to replicate his work.
No amount of time, effort, training or practice, would enable me to do what he does, which I find captivating.
WARNING.
If you do look at the videos YOU WILL WANT TO OWN THE WATCH, when he's finished.
This is a post that could easily sit in 'Youtube rabbitholes'.
Last night I stumbled into this fellas channel and OMG, I appreciate the fact it (& I) is terminally boring but it's also a rollercoaster of emotions.
He's basically IT Crowd Moss with production values.
I think my fascination stems from the fact I know, much like trawling for deep sea crab in Alaska, it's physically impossible for me to replicate his work.
No amount of time, effort, training or practice, would enable me to do what he does, which I find captivating.
WARNING.
If you do look at the videos YOU WILL WANT TO OWN THE WATCH, when he's finished.
Super Steve Earle
Well-known member
Tag Heur Aquaracer, but since I retired I don't wear it at all and just use my Fitbit. Just have to remember it's 4 minutes slow, no idea how to change it!
- Oct 17, 2008
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I’ve got a small collection of Seiko’s and the strap is broken on every single one of them.
Thanks to my latest rabbithole on The YouTube, their algorithm now thinks I'm Mr Wristwatch.
So it suggested I watch this, and now I'm doing the same.
This is a pleasing and all too predictable Antiques Roadshow story with a moment of pure am-dram theatre, you won't see coming.
So it suggested I watch this, and now I'm doing the same.
This is a pleasing and all too predictable Antiques Roadshow story with a moment of pure am-dram theatre, you won't see coming.
- Jul 10, 2003
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Absolutely lovely
I don't do normally do sentimental and things/jewellery type stuff even less but from page1 of this thread
For the last 33 years I wear my engagement present from Mrs Wz almost all the time, on the rare occasion I don't, I wear the one I inherited from my stepfather
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Old skool
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I wear one of these as a daily watch but have others. Nothing flash.
I found 2 identical seiko automatics at my Step Dads after he died. The (nearly) new one I gave to my son, the old one, in perfect working order, I just cleaned and fitted a new strap. A really good watch for every day. Even new they're half the price of a Monaco service!!!
Another recommendation for Wheelers in Worthing. Apparently my Monaco is an early reissue with a different/better movement (same as Breitling and others) than the newer ones, so whilst the service made my ring twitch, it came back looking like new and currently worth double what it cost me ( admittedly 18 years ago!)
The Seiko does for work/workshop perfectly.
I also found a small gold Avia deluxe which I think was my step grandfathers. I don't suppose its worth anything, but it works so I'll get it serviced and maybe a new strap, just because.
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- May 8, 2018
- 10,665
The only watch I have of any value is an Oris Hammerhead which I purchased from an inheritance from my grandad.
Based on the sentimental and secondary actual value i no longer wear it in London as the west end and city are rife for thefts.
Apple Watch for a back up when I’m in town seems the sensible move to make
Based on the sentimental and secondary actual value i no longer wear it in London as the west end and city are rife for thefts.
Apple Watch for a back up when I’m in town seems the sensible move to make
- Aug 7, 2003
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Does anyone on here own a Grand Seiko, as they’re supposed to be amazing quality?
Same scenario with my MOnaco. Sadly. I rarely go anywhere near London . . .although can inflict damage of my own at will
Live by the sea
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- Oct 21, 2016
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Rolex datejust .
Boroseagull
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WoK have a big auction taking place in the next few days. maybe something here to take your fancy?
watchesofknightsbridge.com
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Watches of Knightsbridge - Auction house specialising in fine modern and vintage timepieces.
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BrianB
Sleepy Mid Sussex
- Nov 14, 2020
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The opposite to the really expensive watches, my daily 'beater ' for gardening, cost 1p plus a few quid postage from Ukraine some years back . Chaika brand from soviet era that just keeps going ( winder is now badly worn ) . The strap cost far more (£6 iirc ) ..
