Finaly got me one and I'm very pleased
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I've only ever had one watch at a time and nothing particularly fancy - the most recent being a Ellese watch my dad bought for me years ago as a birthday present probably for about GBP 250.00
I had an uncle pass away last month who liked his watches and had a few nice ones. Anyway, he left me some money and a gold watch (don't know what it is yet) so I thought that a nice way to remember him was to get a nice watch that I'll use on a daily basis. I might get his initials engraved on the back as well.
So, I've loved the re-issues since they came out over ten years ago and have always wanted one. I know there may be less 'typical' watches about but this to me is a nice simple chronograph that I've wanted for a long time. It's also automatic which I like. Also, as you will see from the image, I have slender wrists and this fits perfectly. The Monaco, for instance, is to large to look that it'is meant to be there.
I know this will give me years of enjoyment and a nice reminder of my late Uncle Phil.
The Tag Heuer Carrera Chronograph with a brown crocskin strap.
I had an uncle pass away last month who liked his watches and had a few nice ones. Anyway, he left me some money and a gold watch (don't know what it is yet) so I thought that a nice way to remember him was to get a nice watch that I'll use on a daily basis. I might get his initials engraved on the back as well.
So, I've loved the re-issues since they came out over ten years ago and have always wanted one. I know there may be less 'typical' watches about but this to me is a nice simple chronograph that I've wanted for a long time. It's also automatic which I like. Also, as you will see from the image, I have slender wrists and this fits perfectly. The Monaco, for instance, is to large to look that it'is meant to be there.
I know this will give me years of enjoyment and a nice reminder of my late Uncle Phil.
The Tag Heuer Carrera Chronograph with a brown crocskin strap.
Asterix said:
Cheers - me too. Maybe now that suddenly my watch collection is going to go from one to three in a very short space of time I might start to look at others and build a nice set of watches. Only problem is being in Dubai but I travel quite often and might find some nice pieces.
Nice watch, Asterix. Aren't watches much cheaper in Dubai making it a great place to build up a collection?
It's a black face - doesn't come in brown to the best of my knowledge although the tachy version does.
The only cost comparison I could do was against the best internet deals. I can only assume that they might be a touch less than you can get on the high street. It came out about the same as the lowest.
I don't think that Dubai is quite the bargain paradise it once was but we do have a number of great watch emporiums.
The only cost comparison I could do was against the best internet deals. I can only assume that they might be a touch less than you can get on the high street. It came out about the same as the lowest.
I don't think that Dubai is quite the bargain paradise it once was but we do have a number of great watch emporiums.
frazer guest said:
Asterix said:
I don't think that Dubai is quite the bargain paradise it once was but we do have a number of great watch emporiums.
What about used watches out there?Asterix said:
frazer guest said:
Asterix said:
I don't think that Dubai is quite the bargain paradise it once was but we do have a number of great watch emporiums.
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