Big Watches

[moreymach]

Was reading the Clarkson bit in Sunday Times the other day and he mad references to TVR's and BIG watches going together .. True or not

[raceboy]

Well to list some of my watches, Heuer Monaco (1960's issue not new Tag tat) and a Breitling B1, you don't get much bigger than that

[plotloss]

Ask Flasher....

Matt.

[Dazren]

A similar comment was made by one of the "experts" on the antiques roadshow.

He mentioned that people who have an antique/classic car are also likely to own an antique classic watch. Citing collectors who have an interest in both.

Something to do with an interest in engineering.

Personally if I had loads of spare cash I'd be collecting cars and watches. From an "it's a blokes thing" perspective.

DAZ
(on two watches and two cars)

Hey Raceboy, that original Heuer Monaco is worth a bit, I think Coulthard's got one. Agreed the new one is marketing department tat.

>> Edited by Dazren on Tuesday 3rd September 16:18

[raceboy]

I've got an original Heuer Carrera as well, and a Daytona in steel on order (still got 3 years to wait)

[tycho]

I have an Omega Seamaster but no car at the moment. Had to sell it to afford the watch

[plotloss]

quote:
...and a Daytona in steel on order (still got 3 years to wait)

Are you serious? 3 years for a Daytona?

At Atlanta Airport about 7 months ago they had 4 at the jewellers one in steel, one in steel/gold, one in gold and one in gold with a leather strap.

I REALLY want one of those, just cant justify it at the moment.

Matt.

[raceboy]

If you go into a UK Jewelers and ask for a steel daytona it's now a 9 year wait, they fetch £6k 2nd hand instantly, and they are only £3.5k new oh I've got a seamaster on at the moment

This wait only applies to steel daytona's Gold/yellow metal ones half in value instead of double and are available ex-stock

>> Edited by raceboy on Tuesday 3rd September 16:33

[dennisthemenace]

Dont wear a watch i cant stand the feel of it on my wrist and i own a bike but no car

[Pete_W]

Me? -small watch and small TVR....plenty big enough in other departments thou'

[plotloss]

quote:
If you go into a UK Jewelers and ask for a steel daytona it's now a 9 year wait, they fetch £6k 2nd hand instantly, and they are only £3.5k new oh I've got a seamaster on at the moment

This wait only applies to steel daytona's Gold/yellow metal ones half in value instead of double and are available ex-stock

>> Edited by raceboy on Tuesday 3rd September 16:33

In that case if I see a steel daytona I'll pick it up regardless of cost!

Matt.

[scruff400]

Polar M52.

It's not big, but it is clever.

[CarZee]

Personally, I'm unable to muster any interest in watches at all, hence I cannot fathom the desire to spend thousands of pounds on them.

Bought the Missus a Gucci watch as a wedding present and that hurt quite enough..

[octane junkie]

Don't wear one - driving the Cerbera makes time stand still anyway

[scruff400]

Aren't the big (price) watches regarded as currency/collateral, as they retain the same value regardless of the wearers global location?

[CarZee]

quote:Aren't the big (price) watches regarded as currency/collateral, as they retain the same value regardless of the wearers global location?

Seems unlikely if you can pick one up in the States and sell it over here for twice the face value the next day..

[plotloss]

quote:
Aren't the big (price) watches regarded as currency/collateral, as they retain the same value regardless of the wearers global location?

Not sure about that as both Rolex's and Omega's are way cheaper in the states.

Matt.

[Dazren]

quote:

quote:Aren't the big (price) watches regarded as currency/collateral, as they retain the same value regardless of the wearers global location?

Seems unlikely if you can pick one up in the States and sell it over here for twice the face value the next day..

The place in Atlanta may have had a steel daytona in the window but I'd bet on it being ready for collection by the lucky owner rather than up for sale.

DAZ

[octane junkie]

quote:
Aren't the big (price) watches regarded as currency/collateral, as they retain the same value regardless of the wearers global location?

Anywhere except Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok and Golden Square, Hong Kong, that is.

[scruff400]

I'm only saying 'cause some guys I worked with in Kuala Lumpur told me what my (old)Tag would cost in Ringgits - it worked out the same. Just thought at the time I could throw it onto a roulette table anywhere in the world and get the same chips.