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Wrist watch lovers?

I reckon you'll be more than satisfied with a black dial, SS bracelet Hamilton Khaki king if you go for one, Hamilton make some damn fine watches!
 
hockman said:
For those who want to maintain the value of their collectible watches, do not allow Rolex or others to polish, change the dials or hands on your watch unless they are seriously damaged. It destroys the value of the watch. Collectors value originality and even patina (look at the ridiculous value put on 'tropicalized' dials).
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If they end up looking anything like this - I'd say they're worth it :)

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(Posted before, but well worth a 2nd look )

Drummerman - good call. Hope you enjoy the new acquisition :)
 
I'll say it's a bargain. £40 is a couple of drinks and a curry for 2. If you like it, get it.

I have a £40 Seiko on my wrist, it's great. If you like this one as much, and why shouldn't you, it's a really nice thing and cheap enough to bash around the garden, car and any sports you fancy without worrying about it.
 
I love my Casio F91-W - it's just a legend in its own time. In fact, since I've been wearing watches again over the last year and bit, the Casio is the watch that's had the most wrist time and I don't expect that to change any time soon! :)
 
They are a great utilitarian item. The straps don't last long though, you can't fit a generic one AFAIK and replacing them is most of the cost of a new one. I think I had something similar on a velcro strap when that was fashionable in the 90's.
 
-alan- said:
If they end up looking anything like this - I'd say they're worth it :)

Rolex-Submariner-Tropical-Dial-1967.jpg


(Posted before, but well worth a 2nd look )

Drummerman - good call. Hope you enjoy the new acquisition :)
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Very nice lookng watch and strap combination. Does anyone know the make of the strap? I'm assuming, quite possibly wrongly, that it's not a Rolex strap.
 
Well, if that watch had gone back to Rolex for service, it would not look like that at all. Rolex would have replaced the crystal, hands, dial, bezel, crown and polished the case. Even though Rolex replacement parts would have been used, they would likely not be period correct and this makes all the difference especially with (Rolex) collectors who place high value on the minutiae of originality.

What's even worse is that in the past, Rolex would keep all the swapped out old parts. These things can be worth a lot of money (& I mean a lot!) in the collector market. I can understand why Rolex may not want these things to circulate but you've paid for all the new parts and it should be your choice whether you want the old ones back or not.

-alan- said:
If they end up looking anything like this - I'd say they're worth it :)

Rolex-Submariner-Tropical-Dial-1967.jpg


(Posted before, but well worth a 2nd look )

Drummerman - good call. Hope you enjoy the new acquisition :)
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When I bought my Daytona, I went into the shop with the intention of buying a used Pepsi GMT. In photos they looked amazing with the faded colours and minor scratches etc. I held one in my hand and thought it looked ok, but once on my wrist.... yuck. To be blunt, it looked like I was wearing a shagged our old watch. My wife turned her nose up too, so that was that.

If you're buying a keeper, and not a watch for the next owner to love, a new looking Rolex 'might' be preferable.
 
Vintage watches are not for everyone but their desirability has really taken off recently. I am a vintage watch guy and can't never seem to get along with new(ish) watches so I try hard to refrain from buying one. Every time I buy a new watch (or a used newish one), I always end up selling or giving them away. These include several Seikos, a Speedy Pro and IWC Mark 15, all pretty cool watches for the most part. On the other hand, I hardly ever tire or sell off my vintage ones.

One should just buy just what one likes and everyone else can just sod off!
 
Yep. If a £10 Casio floats your boat then buy it. If a £10,000 Rolex floats your boat, join a waiting list...




























... then buy it.
 
I like Christopher Ward. Got 3 of them now, love the look and the feel of them. Had a few Rolex in my hands and don't get the same feeling BUT I don't think I've ever heard anyone moaning in any way about their Rolex!
 
Ginger said:
I like Christopher Ward. Got 3 of them now, love the look and the feel of them. Had a few Rolex in my hands and don't get the same feeling BUT I don't think I've ever heard anyone moaning in any way about their Rolex!
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interesting as CH don't do anything for me... I think it's the fact they have new models out every month, change their logo every other month, and have sales on every week..! a slight exaggeration maybe, but it's how it appears.. :(
 
Mr Cat said:
interesting as CH don't do anything for me... I think it's the fact they have new models out every month, change their logo every other month, and have sales on every week..! a slight exaggeration maybe, but it's how it appears.. :(
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I have to say, their Vintage line are stunning and seem good vfm.

It clearly shows what can be done if retailer margins are cut out.

If they were sold to shops they'd probably retail for at least £400 more going on looks and specs.

Agree the name spelled out may not be as subtle as some of the superb designs themselves (Especially as they have a perfectly nice logo) but I could easily live with that. -

Probably very under rated. They also supply certified Chronometer and, I believe, have collaborated with a Swiss specialist (non ETA) automatic movement maker to develop an 'in -house' calibre.

I am actually considering getting one of the brand's Vintage Autos as my second watch over the Hamilton.

If I may I will narrow it down to two and ask for your opinions again if you don't mind :)
 
drummerman said:
I have to say, their Vintage line are stunning and seem good vfm.

It clearly shows what can be done if retailer margins are cut out.

If they were sold to shops they'd probably retail for at least £400 more going on looks and specs.

Agree the name spelled out may not be as subtle as some of the superb designs themselves (Especially as they have a perfectly nice logo) but I could easily live with that. -

Probably very under rated. They also supply certified Chronometer and, I believe, have collaborated with a Swiss specialist (non ETA) automatic movement maker to develop an 'in -house' calibre.

I am actually considering getting one of the brand's Vintage Autos as my second watch over the Hamilton.

If I may I will narrow it down to two and ask for your opinions again if you don't mind :)
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yep, I quite like steinhart - whilst being a homage to more expensive brands, I do like this model -
https://www.steinhartwatches.de/en/diver-watch/gmt-ocean-1-blue-red-2.html

and will more than likely be my next watch.. :) the reviews on youtube of steinhart are great... maybe I should check out CW reviews on there too..
 
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