Why did you pick your watch
Discussion
Simple quetion, and that is why?
Why was it that model you picked?
No answers of "i just liked it"
I picked my lotus chrono because it looked amazing and stood out from the crowd.
The Breitling Blue Angels because it was different from any Breitling i had ever seen and just screamed to me "I am the ONE".
The armani beause it was classy and the photos from the seller were incredible
Camel because it was robust rugged and a cracking looking watch.
Chronomat because it was given.
Marvin because it was given
Buying the B-1 because it has a great looking back it is very large and chunky and just looks purposeful (sp?)
So come on then tell the world why you bought the watches you bought
Why was it that model you picked?
No answers of "i just liked it"
I picked my lotus chrono because it looked amazing and stood out from the crowd.
The Breitling Blue Angels because it was different from any Breitling i had ever seen and just screamed to me "I am the ONE".
The armani beause it was classy and the photos from the seller were incredible
Camel because it was robust rugged and a cracking looking watch.
Chronomat because it was given.
Marvin because it was given
Buying the B-1 because it has a great looking back it is very large and chunky and just looks purposeful (sp?)
So come on then tell the world why you bought the watches you bought
Edited by dawson2k5 on Friday 17th August 22:28
Lots of people are saying they bought a nice watch, which they hope to pass down to their son. I'm not sure how realistic a prospect that is, I inherited my fathers Omega and it pretty much lives in a draw because I'm not really that keen on it. I'd feel guilty if I sold it but I know I'll never wear it so it just gathers dust.
I want a Patek Calatrava not as something to pass on to future generations but because it's one of the most elegant watches out there.
I want a Patek Calatrava not as something to pass on to future generations but because it's one of the most elegant watches out there.
fittster
I think you dad would be happy , if you traded your omega in for a patek. Then when you look at the patek you will think of your dad.
As for me i have a omega sea master , gold face leather strap.
Rolex stainless steal, and My wedding gift to my self , i mean from my wife , A bvlgari a gold rim , black face with gold markings and stainless strapped with gold clasp .
I think you dad would be happy , if you traded your omega in for a patek. Then when you look at the patek you will think of your dad.
As for me i have a omega sea master , gold face leather strap.
Rolex stainless steal, and My wedding gift to my self , i mean from my wife , A bvlgari a gold rim , black face with gold markings and stainless strapped with gold clasp .
Parrot of Doom said:
ratcatcher said:
like most people who buy expensive things.... it's a status symbol
I've bought plenty of expensive things, and none of them are a status symbol. I buy them because they're good.I bought my Cartier Santo because it has been a long term want and when I had the funds, I still loved it and bought me one. I love it. Simple, understated, goes under my shirt.
I know it's there, and I love it.
Fittster, you're not wrong. Getting older means I can't read my Navigator Red Arrows (mid '90's) very well any more without reading glasses so since I am off to the USA shortly I shall get an IWC Doppel while I am there. So I offered the Navigator, boxes, all papers and receipt to my son in law. He declined, but not because he liked or didn't like the watch. Just that in London he didn't want to increase the risk of being mugged. He won't have a blackberry for the same reason. Sad world. He suggested I put it on Ebay.
andy_s said:
s/s Explorer II - looks good (to me), is fairly uncommon, mechanical, well made, useful extra function, simple. Something that I'd hope to pass on to my son when he's the same age I was when I bought it. (35)
What about this then. I don't think I like the idea but...http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/EXPLORER-II-2-custom-assembl...
Stamp said:
andy_s said:
s/s Explorer II - looks good (to me), is fairly uncommon, mechanical, well made, useful extra function, simple. Something that I'd hope to pass on to my son when he's the same age I was when I bought it. (35)
What about this then. I don't think I like the idea but...http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/EXPLORER-II-2-custom-assembl...
I'm a bit reticent about buying anything from anyone that uses font size 36 in various shades of bright colour.
I'd prefer to buy from someone that can spell, at least on their advertisments.
I'm not sure something costing £345 would be a suitable heirloom for the next generation.
It's not a genuine Rolex, it's a bin of some Rolex parts, (if you believe everything you read), that have been put together with the addition of other 'unspecified' parts.
I won't be able to sell it to get out of the shite.
Mind you, I won't have to get it serviced either...
Speedmaster for me initially as I wanted something special and didnt know too much about watches, except that Ididnt like rolex and Brietling.
Love the speedmaster
Recently got a Tag Monaco, I like it but not as "special" as I thought it might be.
Next up a panerai for me as I like the chunkiness and then maybe an IWC.
Owen
btw - no offence intended by the pic above....just reminded me of the scene in Pulp Fiction.
Love the speedmaster
Recently got a Tag Monaco, I like it but not as "special" as I thought it might be.
Next up a panerai for me as I like the chunkiness and then maybe an IWC.
Owen
btw - no offence intended by the pic above....just reminded me of the scene in Pulp Fiction.
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