The Under £200ish Watch and occasional Opera Thread! Vol2
Discussion
105.4 said:
Some nice watches there Bobbers. Blue seems to be a colour of choice 
What’s your opinions on the CW’s? I’ve never had any experience of them myself.
I have 2 and i love them, by far the best made watches i own, incredibly well made, fabulous quality, no they're not cheap, but the packaging alone is delightful.What’s your opinions on the CW’s? I’ve never had any experience of them myself.
summit7 said:
So last day of the Watchdives Xmas sale and I cracked and ordered one of these:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBOiuB55z34
That is a version 1, I have ordered a version 2 same dial but the case has twisted/polished lugs like an Aqua Terra.
I have two dive watches and wanted a non dive sports watch that I can still swim with/get wet. I normally don't like white dials but the blue hands lift it and it will match/go well with a new to me car I bought in September pictured here:
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
I am becoming such a pastiche of an old man liking things that I wouldn't have done before.
Will post piccies when it arrives.
Nice watch and a fabulous car, congratulations on both sir!!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBOiuB55z34
That is a version 1, I have ordered a version 2 same dial but the case has twisted/polished lugs like an Aqua Terra.
I have two dive watches and wanted a non dive sports watch that I can still swim with/get wet. I normally don't like white dials but the blue hands lift it and it will match/go well with a new to me car I bought in September pictured here:
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
I am becoming such a pastiche of an old man liking things that I wouldn't have done before.
Will post piccies when it arrives.
BrokenSkunk said:
Starting the year as I mean to go on, a Spaceview has just landed on my doormat.
I'm going to say it fits the thread budget. Like junior doctors, we've not had an inflationary increase in the thread budget for years. The Doc's are asking for a 34.5% pay rise. It's clearly unreasonable to expect our management to bump the thread budget by that much. But they should aim to get close.
The Spaceview cost me £300. The thread budget is £200. Since £200 is 2/3 of £300, £300 must be 1/3 (33.3%) bigger than £200. That's waaay less of an increase than the junior doctors are demanding I think it's perfectly reasonable to include it in this thread.
I'll post some pictures next week. It's an N0 too, so it's the same age as I am. Let's hope it's not as knackered!
I'm going to say it fits the thread budget. Like junior doctors, we've not had an inflationary increase in the thread budget for years. The Doc's are asking for a 34.5% pay rise. It's clearly unreasonable to expect our management to bump the thread budget by that much. But they should aim to get close.
The Spaceview cost me £300. The thread budget is £200. Since £200 is 2/3 of £300, £300 must be 1/3 (33.3%) bigger than £200. That's waaay less of an increase than the junior doctors are demanding I think it's perfectly reasonable to include it in this thread.
I'll post some pictures next week. It's an N0 too, so it's the same age as I am. Let's hope it's not as knackered!
Edited by BrokenSkunk on Friday 5th January 14:51
Edited by BrokenSkunk on Friday 5th January 14:53
Fabulous man maths BrokenSkunk, I will put it to the board of directors in due course!!!
Good morning all, well, it appears that the board of directors has spoken!!!
I humbly accept their verdict and will tender my resignation if so required.
I think the tread works very well if I'm honest and I really didn't expect it to be as popular as it is, I thank you all for your continued posting and input, long may it continue to be a place for like minded people to share their love of a cheap watch!!!
BrokenSkunk, please do post up the latest acquisition, I personally am fascinated by the watches you buy!!!
I humbly accept their verdict and will tender my resignation if so required.
I think the tread works very well if I'm honest and I really didn't expect it to be as popular as it is, I thank you all for your continued posting and input, long may it continue to be a place for like minded people to share their love of a cheap watch!!!
BrokenSkunk, please do post up the latest acquisition, I personally am fascinated by the watches you buy!!!
classicaholic said:
redrabbit said:
classicaholic said:
£100? EXCELLENT WORK!!
I am very envious! Pics when it arrives, please
Well it’s arrived & is a nice and very French bonkers watch, just need my roll neck jumper & a Citroen DS now!
Please post a pic of you wearing it with your roll neck!!!
classicaholic said:
Bobberoo said:
classicaholic said:
redrabbit said:
classicaholic said:
£100? EXCELLENT WORK!!I am very envious! Pics when it arrives, please
Well it’s arrived & is a nice and very French bonkers watch, just need my roll neck jumper & a Citroen DS now!
Please post a pic of you wearing it with your roll neck!!!
absolutely not, do it, do it, do it!!!!!The OP of this thread accepts absolutely no responsibility whatsoever in any way shape or form for the completely irresponsible purchase of vehicles necessary to complete the buyers required look!!!
Dermot O'Logical said:
Bobberoo said:
Lovely selection of watches there BrokenSkunk, particularly like that Longines!!!
Bobbers, you need a trip to Midhurst! I once failed to resist a Tudor "Big Block" chrono from Allnut's, they have some esoteric watches, and Geoff is a well-known member of the BHI.It's not far, and you can then drive through Cowdray Park to Petworth, then down to Goodwood, it's a really good drive.
Just a suggestion...
grumpy52 said:
gregs656 said:
Swatch sell the straps in different lengths - they're not expensive, maybe get the longer one.
I have been looking at the dark grey rubber straps. Not that keen on velcro or NATO, I have a NATO on an American market Seiko Mohawk limited edition that the black metal strap was too small on . The strap and extra links are no longer available from Seiko . As I get older fiddling with straps is getting more difficult with arthritis and occasionally tremors.
It didn't mention all this in my manufacturing warranty and supprisingly I am now beyond my warranty period !
To late to ask for a refund then?
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