Watches...

[Mad Doug Biker]

I remember back in the day to be proud as punch to have a Casio that was waterproof up to 100 meters. Although i never got the chance to try out the claim at my local swimming baths.

I remember being at the deep end as a kid the first few times. It sure as hell felt like 100 meters to me!

 

[EltonFrog]

I know another chap who has a few real, very expensive Rolex watches, including a rare stainless steel Daytona. He never wears them in public, he only ever has fake ones on his wrist. Car Dealer, 'nuff said.

 

[EltonFrog]

I'd quite like one of these as it looks like a prop from Doctor Who.

Looking at that has given me a headache!

 

[Shortmember]

I bought a much vaunted Rolex Oyster Perpetual when I was in Germany many years ago and it was,in my view,a poor timekeeper. It would gain around two minutes a day and to have it cleaned and regulated meant sending it away for a few weeks as local jewellers wouldn't touch it. My backup watch,a bulletproof Timex with a simple pin pallet movement, kept better time.

 

[Hill Wimp]

Yup, love my watches.
Have about 50...yup.. 50.
Cheapo cheapo ones, right up to...well better not say
My wife usually buys me a new watch once a year.

50

 

[Dayvo]

My misses' brother-in-law is a watch snob and likes to own (and wear) expensive ones (no, not at the same time ).

He's mightily impressed by my Tag Heuer, but little does he know it cost me $20 from a market in Phnom Penh. It looks the business and keeps perfect time.

Otherwise I buy cheap watches that are reliable, as I only use a watch at work (so I don't miss my tea break/lunch/clocking-off time) or when I'm travelling.

 

[ComedyPilot]

I quite like the idea of owning a Breitling....but doubt I'll ever have the readily disposable income to actually get one...

But kudos to anyone with a nice watch.

 

[ianrauk]

I quite like the idea of owning a Breitling....but doubt I'll ever have the readily disposable income to actually get one...

But kudos to anyone with a nice watch.

You can get some very nice Brietling's for less then a grand..

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

As long as it works and you like it, you don't need anything fancy or expensive!

 

[MarkF]

You can get some very nice Brietling's for less then a grand..

Far too "busy" for me, I'd like an IWC though if my numbers come up, oh, and maybe a Zenith for best.

As long as it works and you like it, you don't need anything fancy or expensive!

I agree, no need, but there is always a "want", just like with bikes!

 

[ianrauk]

Far too "busy" for me, I'd like an IWC though if my numbers come up, oh, and maybe a Zenith for best.



I agree, no need, but there is always a "want", just like with bikes!

Not all the Breitling's are busy.
The Colt, Avenger and Galactic series for instance.

 

[MarkF]

I had a quartz Colt and that's one watch I miss, in general tho' their USP is their aviation heritage, tbh they hurt my eyes.

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

I agree, no need, but there is always a "want", just like with bikes!

Touche. Like I said, I don't like chunky watches so things like Breitlings' and Rolexes' are immediately out of the equation unless they were to make a more refined timepiece (EDIT - I have just seen the 'busy comment above').
Of course, there are many refined watches that are expensive, but at least they tend not to be so conspicuous I suppose.

 

[burndust]

yup i do like my watches...one day i'll be able to buy a breitling navitimer

 

[threebikesmcginty]

My everyday watch is a Seiko Kinetic, had it about 15 years, nice straightforward bit of kit.