Bigmouth Strikes Again Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 6 minutes ago, Melanius Mullarkey said: That looks begrudgingly quite smart, bar the big blob on the wee hand. Snowflake hands. Thank you. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavin_3110 Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 (edited) I've worn one almost identical to this every day in life for almost ten years. I've never changed the battery and it's utterly indestructible. Not exactly the most stylish. I've been thinking about buying a smarter looking watch with a metal bracelet for a wee while. Not adverse to buying second hand to keep it cheap, see if it's something I actually stick to wearing. What are some good budget brands to look out for? Edited February 21, 2017 by gavin_3110 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmouth Strikes Again Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 (edited) 3 minutes ago, gavin_3110 said: I've worn one almost identical to this every day in life for almost ten years. I've never changed the battery and it's utterly indestructible. Not exactly the most stylish. I've been thinking about buying a smarter looking watch with a metal bracelet for a wee while. Not adverse to buying second hand to keep it cheap, see if it's something I actually stick to wearing. What are some good budget brands to look out for? Seiko make some brilliant looking dive watches around the £200 mark. Edited February 21, 2017 by Bigmouth Strikes Again 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 8 minutes ago, gavin_3110 said: I've worn one almost identical to this every day in life for almost ten years. I've never changed the battery and it's utterly indestructible. Not exactly the most stylish. I've been thinking about buying a smarter looking watch with a metal bracelet for a wee while. Not adverse to buying second hand to keep it cheap, see if it's something I actually stick to wearing. What are some good budget brands to look out for? Certina are good value - they sell new ones for about £600-£700 that are almost the equal of stuff double the price. A second hand one could be a sound bet for your budget and they are pretty indestructible too. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostin' Kev Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 37 minutes ago, Shandon Par said: It still looks like something Kool Keith would wear. Was just thinking that it looked brutal tbh. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavin_3110 Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Cheers fellas, much appreciated. I'd probably be looking more the £200 - £300 mark to see how I get along with it first. Certainly something I'd wear every day so think I'd be a bit nervous about having a used car on my wrist. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hk blues Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 When I was working in Hong Kong one of my students, a Japanese guy, bought a watch for around £80 grand - and an automatic winder for about £5 grand. Next day he changed his mind and cancelled the order. I was imagining the devastation that would have brought to the salesperson losing probably £8-£10k in commission. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostin' Kev Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Quite fancy getting another G Shock tbh. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DI Bruce Robertson Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Thinking of spending around £1500-£2000 on a nice dress watch, any recommendations? For that cash I'm looking for something that is timeless (style wise), f**k buying a watch that is actually timeless.I also want one that will see me out & only needs serviced every 10 years or so. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DI Bruce Robertson Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Are we still taking watches here or hoes? Why would I want a hoe that only needs serviced every 10 years or so?But if I can get one that will last me out, be able to pass on to my children and only costs £1500, let me know. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 3 minutes ago, DI Bruce Robertson said: Thinking of spending around £1500-£2000 on a nice dress watch, any recommendations? For that cash I'm looking for something that is timeless (style wise), f**k buying a watch that is actually timeless. I also want one that will see me out & only needs serviced every 10 years or so. I had a dream last night, or at least I think it was a dream, that I had an official letter from P&B informing me that you, DI Bruce Robertson, are an alias of throbber. I apologise for this slur on your character. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Jagsfan Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 On 09/11/2015 at 19:26, Savage Henry said: Does any P&Ber use a pocket watch? I use my grandfather's pocket watch on a daily basis. Key-wound John Forrest of London. Hallmarked silver case. Probably about 1900? Modern sports-type watches with bezels ruin the cuffs of dress shirts! The Omega Seamaster I have certainly does, so only wear a wristwatch at weekends. Use a pocket watch and your shirts will stay better for longer! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DI Bruce Robertson Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 I had a dream last night, or at least I think it was a dream, that I had an official letter from P&B informing me that you, DI Bruce Robertson, are an alias of throbber. I apologise for this slur on your character. No slur, I'm pretty sure that the Throbmeister lives a more charmed life than I, I can only dream of having romantic lunches in Wetherspoons, with a fat lass who has no desire to be with me & is (at the very least) getting finger banged in the works bogs by a smelly cyclist. After lunch I'd imagine we'd head home, only for us to be spied upon by a creepy bitch across the road. Then proceed to get paralytic on cheap red wine & left over Christmas sherry.No, my life is shite & id welcome a swap, but wouldn't really want his "Spice Carousel"Sorry throbs. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scosha Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Got this TAG Heuer F1 back in December for my birthday. Love it and worn it everyday since: I have another Tag and a couple of other watches which I used to wear different a one each day. Couldn't imagine not wearing a watch. It always feels strange not having one on. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostin' Kev Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Buying this beauty next. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjw Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Bought this one recently for wearing to work. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostin' Kev Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 What model no is that? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throbber Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 I don't wear a watch but I like that one KK - how much is it ? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hk blues Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Both above G Shocks are v.smart.Bought mine in Tokyo in 2002 and it's still going strong, strap still intact. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostin' Kev Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 4 minutes ago, throbber said: I don't wear a watch but I like that one KK - how much is it ? Can get it for £180 if you look around. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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