I do like a nice watch. Would like a Rolex but I'm afraid they're out of my budget, so I have a couple of Rotary watches - one I inherited from a great uncle - it's early 70s and a simple classic design. The other is a special edition from 12/13 years ago.
The watch I wear daily is a Fossil, but I also swap that occasionally for a Pierre Cardin and a fake Panarai Luminor GMT. The problem with the latter is whenever I wear it the missus tells everyone it's a fake FFS!
I do like a nice watch. Would like a Rolex but I'm afraid they're out of my budget, so I have a couple of Rotary watches - one I inherited from a great uncle - it's early 70s and a simple classic design. The other is a special edition from 12/13 years ago.
The watch I wear daily is a Fossil, but I also swap that occasionally for a Pierre Cardin and a fake Panarai Luminor GMT. The problem with the latter is whenever I wear it the missus tells everyone it's a fake FFS!
I do like a nice watch. Would like a Rolex but I'm afraid they're out of my budget, so I have a couple of Rotary watches - one I inherited from a great uncle - it's early 70s and a simple classic design. The other is a special edition from 12/13 years ago.
The watch I wear daily is a Fossil, but I also swap that occasionally for a Pierre Cardin and a fake Panarai Luminor GMT. The problem with the latter is whenever I wear it the missus tells everyone it's a fake FFS!
My rule for a watch would be (and I have yet to find it). Radio controlled for perfect time. But not a speaking one. Mans size. Non leather wristband. Plain white circular dial with no date window. A second hand. The numbers one to twelve written attractively in black in Chinese characters.
An expensive hobby of mine too I’m afraid. Currently saving up for a Patek Nautilus or Aquanaut, but the more I save, the more they increase in value.
I have 8 including a Russian military watch. I wear them alternately accept for the Russian job as the winder has broken. I also have two Omegas (Seamaster & Speedmaster), a Rolex Datejust, a Cartier Santos, a Longines heritage watch, a Baume & Mercier and a Panerai.
They are good investments, and I remember being scolded for having the back of my Rolex engraved. I didn’t buy it to flog it though, but the value of ‘high end’ watches has really increased in the last decade.
Got a couple, but my favourite is the Superocean Heritage II Chronograph 44
The star turn of my collection is a Breitling Colt Quartz. I was attracted to it because I wanted a HEQ (high end quartz) watch, and I liked the aesthetics of the watch. It has a thermo-compensated movement which is designed to be accurate to within 15 seconds PER YEAR! Love technology like that.
Got my SS Perpetual Datejust for my 40th which I wear every day, 18k Gold and white faced Daytona for my 50th for special occasions (both on Oyster bracelets), hoping to make my 60th in Jan 2022 and will spend most of the year trying to work out what to buy!
I could never understand someone spending a lot of money on watches, until in 1989 i paid £1300 for 2nd hand Rolex datejust gold and steel, now i get it and have a black sub, a hulk, Explorer 2 and an IWC pilot spitfire, my wife knows about the Datejust and the sub the rest are Snide, no idea who told her that.
Got myself an 18ct Rolex Cellini Cellissima White 6633 with a Rolex ostrich strap a few years back.....only wear it on special occasions.....not that there have been any of those lately, so I actually haven’t worn it since last Christmas, what a waste! Absolutely cracking looking watch.......if I say so myself.
I actually like the making of the watch as well the piece its self. Boring to most but loads of stuff on YouTube. The Watchmakers Apprentice is very good documentary and highlights craftmanship and talent we have and had in this country that perhaps most wouldn't realise. I doubt I will ever own a really decent hand made watch, it would take a lottery win.
Be good if some of you posted a pic of your favourite watch / dream watch (like the Mondaine above). For most of us these will just be names we aren’t able to visualise
Got a couple, but my favourite is the Superocean Heritage II Chronograph 44
The star turn of my collection is a Breitling Colt Quartz. I was attracted to it because I wanted a HEQ (high end quartz) watch, and I liked the aesthetics of the watch. It has a thermo-compensated movement which is designed to be accurate to within 15 seconds PER YEAR! Love technology like that.
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The watch I wear daily is a Fossil, but I also swap that occasionally for a Pierre Cardin and a fake Panarai Luminor GMT. The problem with the latter is whenever I wear it the missus tells everyone it's a fake FFS!
No Breitling fans?
Got a couple, but my favourite is the Superocean Heritage II Chronograph 44
Radio controlled for perfect time. But not a speaking one.
Mans size.
Non leather wristband.
Plain white circular dial with no date window.
A second hand.
The numbers one to twelve written attractively in black in Chinese characters.
I have 8 including a Russian military watch. I wear them alternately accept for the Russian job as the winder has broken. I also have two Omegas (Seamaster & Speedmaster), a Rolex Datejust, a Cartier Santos, a Longines heritage watch, a Baume & Mercier and a Panerai.
They are good investments, and I remember being scolded for having the back of my Rolex engraved. I didn’t buy it to flog it though, but the value of ‘high end’ watches has really increased in the last decade.
Absolutely cracking looking watch.......if I say so myself.
The Watchmakers Apprentice is very good documentary and highlights craftmanship and talent we have and had in this country that perhaps most wouldn't realise. I doubt I will ever own a really decent hand made watch, it would take a lottery win.
Yes, me. Any of those listed so far (bar the digital Casio) will do.
So unless you’ve got 6 wrists, if any of you fancy gifting one of your spares, AFKAs DMs are open for you to slide into :-)
Good luck to you all, some amazing watches on here. One day Rodney, one day...
Do love a beautiful watch though
Proper Charlton!
Seriously though, nice choice.
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My favourite digital watch dating from the 70s.
Any Panerai lovers out there?
I have the Luminor Marina https://www.panerai.com/en/collections/watch-collection/luminor.html