Shadow Play Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 19 hours ago, tamthebam said: We should have a pedant's corner on P&B like Private Eye have. As James V's mum was Henry VIII's sister I suppose he was the first Tudor (or half Tudor) King of Scotland. Tudor are nice looking watches though. I think I might save up for one. And Biggie for King! If you do go for a Tudor I don’t think you will be disappointed TTB. The original BB58 wears great. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kincardine Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 I see a fairly well-known US Vlogger has been reading the thread to get ideas: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmouth Strikes Again Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 Good old Teddy. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dundeefc1783 Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 Looking to gauge some opinions of those in the know on the Rado Captain Cook Automatic.https://www.rado.com/en_gb/collections/captain-cook/captain-cook/R32105313It's listed as £1900 but have 20% off at EJ and GS bringing it into the £1500 mark. I'm leaning towards this or the Oris Aquis Date. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greendot Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 On 13/05/2021 at 18:21, Bigmouth Strikes Again said: Finally hunted down the Golden Turtle. Seiko SRPC44. Well pleased. Thank you. Just as a matter of interest i popped onto Chrono44 to look at this watch again. I know you didn't buy it to make money off it but it's gone up in price quite nicely https://www.chrono24.co.uk/seiko/ref-srpc44.htm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmouth Strikes Again Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 1 hour ago, greendot said: Just as a matter of interest i popped onto Chrono44 to look at this watch again. I know you didn't buy it to make money off it but it's gone up in price quite nicely https://www.chrono24.co.uk/seiko/ref-srpc44.htm Cheers for that, they are hard to get, had a look on ebay only one, from Japan £644, don't know if you would need to pay tax on it as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greendot Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 24 minutes ago, Bigmouth Strikes Again said: Cheers for that, they are hard to get, had a look on ebay only one, from Japan £644, don't know if you would need to pay tax on it as well. For the price point on that watch from when you bought yours to rise 20 -25% in such a short space of time is quite impressive 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmouth Strikes Again Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 15 minutes ago, greendot said: For the price point on that watch from when you bought yours to rise 20 -25% in such a short space of time is quite impressive My Datejust is better, gone up by 3k in the 4 or 5 years I've had it. Crazy prices for Rolex now. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greendot Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 36 minutes ago, Bigmouth Strikes Again said: My Datejust is better, gone up by 3k in the 4 or 5 years I've had it. Crazy prices for Rolex now. I reckon Rolex are a different kettle of fish though. Because they've restricted production the sought after models have gone completely nuts and the 'lesser' models are being hoovered up at inflated prices now cos of the Instagram generation creating hype over the brand. If i had the chance to buy a Rolex around the time you got yours it may have appealed but these days i wouldn't go near one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmouth Strikes Again Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 51 minutes ago, greendot said: I reckon Rolex are a different kettle of fish though. Because they've restricted production the sought after models have gone completely nuts and the 'lesser' models are being hoovered up at inflated prices now cos of the Instagram generation creating hype over the brand. If i had the chance to buy a Rolex around the time you got yours it may have appealed but these days i wouldn't go near one. Agree, totally overpriced. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dundeefc1783 Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 So after much consideration I have decided to go for the Oris Aquis.About to start negotiations with the seller on Chrono UK and see if we can agree a price. Its from 2020 and from the videos they have sent is in mint condition. Sent from my MAR-LX1A using Tapatalk 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmouth Strikes Again Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 10 minutes ago, dundeefc1783 said: So after much consideration I have decided to go for the Oris Aquis. About to start negotiations with the seller on Chrono UK and see if we can agree a price. Its from 2020 and from the videos they have sent is in mint condition. Sent from my MAR-LX1A using Tapatalk Nice, ceramic bezel? How much? If you don't mind me asking. Thank you. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hk blues Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 14 minutes ago, dundeefc1783 said: So after much consideration I have decided to go for the Oris Aquis. About to start negotiations with the seller on Chrono UK and see if we can agree a price. Its from 2020 and from the videos they have sent is in mint condition. Sent from my MAR-LX1A using Tapatalk I'm not at all a watch fan but that's very, very smart. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dundeefc1783 Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 Nice, ceramic bezel? How much? If you don't mind me asking. Thank you.It's listed at £1050 but I'm hoping to negotiate see if there is any movement Sent from my MAR-LX1A using Tapatalk 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmouth Strikes Again Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 1 hour ago, dundeefc1783 said: It's listed at £1050 but I'm hoping to negotiate see if there is any movement Sent from my MAR-LX1A using Tapatalk Hope you get it, would look great on a nato as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dundeefc1783 Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 So after missing out on the Oris Aquis Date used on chrono24.I decided to bite bullet and buy brand new. This actually worked out better as turns out a store card I have gives me a 20% discount in Goldsmiths and Oris is included. So saved £320.It arrived yesterdday and I love it 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greendot Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 Decent saving there as well so major bonus! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alta-pete Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 Significant birthday coming and Mrs a-p was determined to treat me. Cue much online searching and twisting of melon. Decided I’m a wee bit past pretending to be some sort of diver or James Bond but I do think I can make a reasonable fist of being an urbane man about town so settled on: 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert Raccoon Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 Not a huge watch connoisseur like most but are Tissot any good? I asked my maw for a Rolex for my Birthday but she's a pensioner and I might be ripping the pish. This one's around £300, not fussed about the inner workings etc.. But just would like a decent looking watch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 9 hours ago, Bert Raccoon said: Not a huge watch connoisseur like most but are Tissot any good? I asked my maw for a Rolex for my Birthday but she's a pensioner and I might be ripping the pish. This one's around £300, not fussed about the inner workings etc.. But just would like a decent looking watch It's your inheritance anyway, get her telt. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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