Just obtained one of these for going out.

Looks less chunky than my Breitling, with a suit!

Oris Frank Sinatra, automatic cronograph, very nice!

Anyone else got anything new?

Edited February 19, 200916 yr by Trevski

Decided on the sea master as not A fan of the cyclops date magnifier or the Mercedes hands on the submariner ! 1/2 the price 2 ! 

On 24 March 2015 at 22:27, Dave Ward said:

If you are really into mech. watches, there are lots of forums on the internet. Most make Soul Source appear light-hearted by comparison, these guys live for dates, originality and price. They even post photo's of the watch they are wearing today.  It's worth a look, you may not be as anally retentive as you thought as you discussed the ink colour on the label of a Demo !

Wouldn't have A look if Yur pride & joy is either A quartz or A tag heuer watch ! 

I'm sure I seen a thread on here concerning watches/ vintage watches can anyone help me find it or remember what it was called

5 minutes ago, sheldonsoul said:

I'm sure I seen a thread on here concerning watches/ vintage watches can anyone help me find it or remember what it was called

This one?

 

No Steve I think there was another thread consisting of a few pages ?

there was originally started by chris l but as this thread says it has been archived

 

was this the original ?

if want can merge all 3 topics into one big current one ?

just let us know 

16 hours ago, sheldonsoul said:

I'm sure I seen a thread on here concerning watches/ vintage watches can anyone help me find it or remember what it was called

Finally learnt to tell the time then Pete?

Back to the '60's for my latest purchases

17 hours ago, mike said:

was this the original ?if want can merge all 3 topics into one big current one ?just let us know 

Merge ahead lad.......................

11 minutes ago, Chris L said:

Merge ahead lad.......................

ok three topics merged into the original topic -resulting in watch city

This is and remains one of my favourites. Made in the US of Swiss components, sometime in the 1970s for Ford Motor Company customers, given at racing events, not that valuable they go for about £50 - 60.00.

Probably will sell this, immaculate Tissot PR516

Probably the strangest watch in my collection. Bought dirt cheap off ebay years ago.

Out of around 14 watches not expensive  I decided to take the plunge and buy a nice bugger, but now I've got the bug and shopping around for another

On 05/11/2016 at 18:11, Addio said:

Probably the strangest watch in my collection. Bought dirt cheap off ebay years ago.

Bought my 1st LCD watch in the early to mid 70s for £12....a timex. Still have it somewhere, what a brilliant time keeper!

17 hours ago, sheldonsoul said:

Out of around 14 watches not expensive  I decided to take the plunge and buy a nice bugger, but now I've got the bug and shopping around for another

While I believe every one should pay retail on at least 1 watch from an official retailer ! I find iconic watches ( A grey dealership ) 1st class with big discounts ! 

No discount at all when I bought my wifes Rolex (a few months ago) they offered me interest free for 30 months. Paid with debit card and they offered a free gift one either a Rolex purse , a watch winder and something else . Went for the Watch Winder.

When I bought my wife a birthday present last week ( instant 10% off as a valued customer without asking) , I was looking at the Rolex's and the sale assistant advised they are going up shortly due to the £/Euro.

So if your in the market for a new Rolex buy it now !!

39 minutes ago, spook said:

No discount at all when I bought my wifes Rolex (a few months ago) they offered me interest free for 30 months. Paid with debit card and they offered a free gift one either a Rolex purse , a watch winder and something else . Went for the Watch Winder.

When I bought my wife a birthday present last week ( instant 10% off as a valued customer without asking) , I was looking at the Rolex's and the sale assistant advised they are going up shortly due to the £/Euro.

So if your in the market for a new Rolex buy it now !!

2 late they have gone up ! Would like A white faced watch if Santa watching , tried it 4 size A few times !

Edited November 17, 20168 yr by hornet

A really good place to buy luxury watches is amj jewellers in Nottingham the do a lot of good deals and intrest free, I found them on Facebook 

I actually tried both of these on but the price scared me a tad 7k for the gold tag and 6k  for the breitling chronograph which is preowned but only 10 k new 

1 hour ago, sheldonsoul said:

I actually tried both of these on but the price scared me a tad 7k for the gold tag and 6k  for the breitling chronograph which is preowned but only 10 k new 

Ok if you want to look like a premier league footballer!

1 hour ago, Steve Lane said:

Ok if you want to look like a premier league footballer!

I like probably most on here had nowt until the kids were grown up, but ow the pension pot came in I'm in the position where I can if I want. 10k for a watch or 10k for a record lol, I think if it was the right tune I know what I'd do  !!

13 minutes ago, sheldonsoul said:

I like probably most on here had nowt until the kids were grown up, but ow the pension pot came in I'm in the position where I can if I want. 10k for a watch or 10k for a record lol, I think if it was the right tune I know what I'd do  !!

Watch every time !

27 minutes ago, hornet said:

Watch every time !

But that 10k breitling there's 1000s of them but only  2 or 3 red Larry Clinton issues 

On 17/11/2016 at 20:09, sheldonsoul said:

But that 10k breitling there's 1000s of them but only  2 or 3 red Larry Clinton issues 

!  When I wear my watches I AM A PREMIER LEAGUE FOOTBALLER !!

Edited December 21, 20168 yr by hornet

I have no real interest in watches but spotted a documentary on BBC4 about Abraham Breguet and his iconic "Marie Antoinette" watch.

Seeing that the presenter was 92 year old Nicholas Parsons I thought it might be rubbish . . . . but on the contrary I found it fascinating and spellbinding.

If you have an hour to spare you might like to give it a try.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b07xtbhr/the-incredible-story-of-marie-antoinettes-watch-with-nicholas-parsons

Edited December 21, 20168 yr by MBarrett

I want a gold Franck Muller please

Batteries (TAG)

The last battery in my TAG lasted about 5 years but my wife's seems to die every two .

We were sending them direct to Manchester (Official tag repairer) to save a bit on the price but it took about 4 weeks to turn them around !

We have now found our  local Tag / Rolex / Omega Jeweller (John Pass) in Newcastle under Lyme did a battery change and pressure test for £25 !

So if you live in the the area and need a new battery for your TAG take it there (I'm not oncommission)

My best. Never thought I'd ever get one. Next stop a Patek

On 21/12/2016 at 22:07, trevorq said:

I'm into my omega watches , the bracelet's are A thing of Beauty & more important 2 me than the movement as I wear my watches with the clasp on top of my wrist !!

On 12/21/2016 at 22:38, Addio said:

My best. Never thought I'd ever get one. Next stop a Patek

That is one beautiful watch, well done !

On 21/12/2016 at 15:37, spook said:

Batteries (TAG)

The last battery in my TAG lasted about 5 years but my wife's seems to die every two .

We were sending them direct to Manchester (Official tag repairer) to save a bit on the price but it took about 4 weeks to turn them around !

We have now found our  local Tag / Rolex / Omega Jeweller (John Pass) in Newcastle under Lyme did a battery change and pressure test for £25 !

So if you live in the the area and need a new battery for your TAG take it there (I'm not oncommission)

I got quoted £32 just for the battery for my old TAG Link. Found a corner shop and paid 75 pence and did it myself!

40 minutes ago, Steve Lane said:

I got quoted £32 just for the battery for my old TAG Link. Found a corner shop and paid 75 pence and did it myself!

If U can guarantee its water proof 2 300 metre I'll pay U double 4 replacing mine ! 

Guys

If your into watches my daughter works for a jewellers and they have a large website.....https://www.jurawatches.co.uk/. Theres something on there for most budgets.

You can have a butchers on the site and then if you live near one of their stores (mainly around the east midlands) you can ask them to get it in store so you can have a look and then do some negotiation. If you order straight off the site you pay the price on there. They also provide a feebie with your purchase and do HP to spread payments.

Now...I'm just off to get my own xmas pressie and decide between a Maurice Lacroix or a Glycine. Decisions...decisions...

Andy

6 hours ago, Steve Lane said:

I got quoted £32 just for the battery for my old TAG Link. Found a corner shop and paid 75 pence and did it myself!

Got an 11 month old aquaracer in pristine condition with all paper work if any one wants A late Xmas present £650

Edited December 23, 20168 yr by hornet

Just bought this yesterday winging its way to me from me old mate in Hong Kong. Jut love those 1980s Seamasters 

 

Edited June 12, 20177 yr by Chris L

This is birthday present from karen not expensive but i just ;ike the look of the watch also that is dual time also fancied a white face watch

 

Yet another I've just bought.....................must really stop doing this.............

On ‎17‎/‎11‎/‎2016 at 15:44, hornet said:

2 late they have gone up ! Would like A white faced watch if Santa watching , tried it 4 size A few times !

niceeeeeeeeeee

 

On 12/06/2017 at 10:16, Chris L said:

Just bought this yesterday winging its way to me from me old mate in Hong Kong. Jut love those 1980s Seamasters 

 

Here's a Seamaster Quartz I bought in Gibraltar in 1982.  Think I paid about £175.....

I`m never without a watch on my wrist even in bed I have to know what time I wake up in the night and how long I spend in the "Awake Zone" (most of us have one) I`ve had a tritium watch just for this purpose but it`s no longer accurate so I bought this good lucking fella.

 

My Seamaster, early sixties example (I think!)

Decided I needed a new/old Rado so got this gem 😀 last week 😋

Chris L

I'd like a gold Franck Muller Sunset..............

nvm

 

Edited March 4, 20205 yr by Shufflin
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Bought this Oris recently

cheap and cheerful

Reactivation time?

Just arrived today.

Been looking for one of these to come up for sale for a while now.