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Title: Watch recommendations Post by: StuartHopkin on March 10, 2011, 03:17:35 PM Kind of a blatant brag thread but not really meant to be.
Will be buying a new watch in the coming months and want something that in theory will last me a good few years. Been looking at the http://www.tagheuer.com/the-collection/carrera/men/automatic-chronograph-tachymetre/index.lbl?w=CV2010.BA0786 Anyone got any recommendations or seen anything that looks nice recently. Pretty sure ffffeeeeeeelips and Gurrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrprit like their watches. Title: Re: Watch recommendations Post by: mondatoo on March 10, 2011, 03:20:46 PM Tag FTW, I like the Monaco one.
Title: Re: Watch recommendations Post by: TheChipPrince on March 10, 2011, 03:25:13 PM Nothing like on the same scale, but really like the Storm watch I got last year, if you like something as bit different.
Is there anywhere you can get a Tag, maybe refurbed or an older model for 50% cheaper? Title: Re: Watch recommendations Post by: Longines on March 10, 2011, 03:45:45 PM You looking at new new, or just new to you?
Omega Seamaster at that price point floats my boat (dum tish). Title: Re: Watch recommendations Post by: Graham C on March 10, 2011, 03:53:25 PM Quite like the Bell and Ross watches myself, bit different.
Title: Re: Watch recommendations Post by: RED-DOG on March 10, 2011, 04:25:39 PM This is certainly not everyone's cup of tea, but I've worn it 24/7 for the last 10 years. It's not fancy, but it's virtually indestructible. The glass doesn't scratch, the cases is one piece (no opening at the back) and it never needs a battery.
It comes supplied with a Kevlar strap, but I had Citizen exchange it for a titanium bracelet with an expander when I bought it. Cost back then ~ £450. This is a poor image, but you will find plenty of info if you google "Citizen Tough" (http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS850w55N7nbeHgVqqBfpA9GgLrvlSx5k4RQ70Oa8aFZApcpV9DCw&t=1) Title: Re: Watch recommendations Post by: titaniumbean on March 10, 2011, 05:01:14 PM Understated ftw
(http://fashion-watches-shop.com/images/jaeger-lecoultre-master-control-automatic-mens-watch-139-84-20.jpg) Get the super thin one of these they are super sexy! Title: Re: Watch recommendations Post by: Eck on March 10, 2011, 05:05:45 PM Saw this and thought of you
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41W1Gb-%2BMlL.jpg) Lin (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Oregon-Scientific-Heart-Rate-Monitor/dp/B000KPAPVY/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1299776630&sr=8-6)k for purchase Title: Re: Watch recommendations Post by: Longines on March 10, 2011, 05:10:56 PM Love that JLC - quite a bit more than the TAG though.
Title: Re: Watch recommendations Post by: titaniumbean on March 10, 2011, 05:19:36 PM Love that JLC - quite a bit more than the TAG though. hopkins a balla and bragging it up hard innit. I just always post that watch as my first recommendation as it was my 21st birthday present from my dad and it's fking sick! :) Title: Re: Watch recommendations Post by: Robert HM on March 10, 2011, 06:14:12 PM I'm an old fashioned person so would have to suggest something different.
No moving parts No repair bills If it becomes inaccurate we're all in shit. (http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tHHvj3Sb9WA/TWOuLbmAKrI/AAAAAAAAADY/WFZ-7sopZZA/s320/SUNDIAL.jpg) Title: Re: Watch recommendations Post by: bobAlike on March 10, 2011, 06:38:35 PM I'm an old fashioned person so would have to suggest something different. No moving parts No repair bills If it becomes inaccurate we're all in shit. (http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tHHvj3Sb9WA/TWOuLbmAKrI/AAAAAAAAADY/WFZ-7sopZZA/s320/SUNDIAL.jpg) [ ] works well at night Title: Re: Watch recommendations Post by: RED-DOG on March 10, 2011, 06:53:27 PM I'm an old fashioned person so would have to suggest something different. No moving parts No repair bills If it becomes inaccurate we're all in shit. (http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tHHvj3Sb9WA/TWOuLbmAKrI/AAAAAAAAADY/WFZ-7sopZZA/s320/SUNDIAL.jpg) [ ] works well at night I spent all night wondering what time it was, and in the morning it dawned on me.... Title: Re: Watch recommendations Post by: Geo the Sarge on March 10, 2011, 06:57:02 PM I'm an old fashioned person so would have to suggest something different. No moving parts No repair bills If it becomes inaccurate we're all in shit. (http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tHHvj3Sb9WA/TWOuLbmAKrI/AAAAAAAAADY/WFZ-7sopZZA/s320/SUNDIAL.jpg) [ ] works well at night I spent all night wondering what time it was, and in the morning it dawned on me.... Can I have a wee bit of what you're having Tom............you been on top form recently Geo Title: Re: Watch recommendations Post by: RED-DOG on March 10, 2011, 07:04:51 PM Ay-Thang-Yaw! (Assuming you're old enough to remember Big-Hearted Arthur)
Title: Re: Watch recommendations Post by: sovietsong on March 10, 2011, 08:40:59 PM (http://www.yournextgift.com/images/2008/03/Retro%20Casio%20Watch.jpg)
this is a real beauty. 7 year battery life, Water Resistant, Light, Daily Alarm, stopwatch (Net time, split time, 1st-2nd place times), Hourly Time Signal, Auto Calendar and with Accuracy of +/-30 seconds per month this is a real winnnnnnaaaaaah Title: Re: Watch recommendations Post by: paulhouk03 on March 10, 2011, 09:02:16 PM Rolex ftw or get a frank muller
Title: Re: Watch recommendations Post by: paulhouk03 on March 10, 2011, 09:06:59 PM Piaget are pretty cool
Title: Re: Watch recommendations Post by: Maxriddles on March 10, 2011, 10:47:33 PM Kind of a blatant brag thread but not really meant to be. Will be buying a new watch in the coming months and want something that in theory will last me a good few years. Been looking at the http://www.tagheuer.com/the-collection/carrera/men/automatic-chronograph-tachymetre/index.lbl?w=CV2010.BA0786 Anyone got any recommendations or seen anything that looks nice recently. Pretty sure ffffeeeeeeelips and Gurrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrprit like their watches. Don't get an automatic unless you plan on wearing it almost every day, I have one that's been in it's box for the last three years as I can't be arsed re-setting it all the time. Tag make really good quality watches that will last for years and while they aren't cheap they are pretty good value compared to some similarly priced brands. It really depends on what your budget is though, I would recommend speaking to a sales consultant at Watches of Switzerland, even if you did end up actually going elsewhere to buy a watch, they are really very knowledgeble on the brands they stock. I've never actually bought a watch from them but have got so much good info just going in for a new battery. Title: Re: Watch recommendations Post by: GreekStein on March 10, 2011, 10:53:46 PM Get 4 or 5 different ones stu
Title: Re: Watch recommendations Post by: Rotty on March 10, 2011, 10:56:34 PM (http://www.yournextgift.com/images/2008/03/Retro%20Casio%20Watch.jpg) this is a real beauty. 7 year battery life, Water Resistant, Light, Daily Alarm, stopwatch (Net time, split time, 1st-2nd place times), Hourly Time Signal, Auto Calendar and with Accuracy of +/-30 seconds per month this is a real winnnnnnaaaaaah Guantanamo bay for you boy :p Title: Re: Watch recommendations Post by: Rotty on March 10, 2011, 10:58:53 PM Kind of a blatant brag thread but not really meant to be. Will be buying a new watch in the coming months and want something that in theory will last me a good few years. Been looking at the http://www.tagheuer.com/the-collection/carrera/men/automatic-chronograph-tachymetre/index.lbl?w=CV2010.BA0786 Anyone got any recommendations or seen anything that looks nice recently. Pretty sure ffffeeeeeeelips and Gurrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrprit like their watches. Don't get an automatic unless you plan on wearing it almost every day, I have one that's been in it's box for the last three years as I can't be arsed re-setting it all the time. Tag make really good quality watches that will last for years and while they aren't cheap they are pretty good value compared to some similarly priced brands. It really depends on what your budget is though, I would recommend speaking to a sales consultant at Watches of Switzerland, even if you did end up actually going elsewhere to buy a watch, they are really very knowledgeble on the brands they stock. I've never actually bought a watch from them but have got so much good info just going in for a new battery. I would say always get an automatic, one day you will wonder what you have done if you pay good money for a quartz, if keeping it would is an issue then buy a winder Tag do not make really good watches, in fact Tag make very few watches at all, they are a design and marketing company Title: Re: Watch recommendations Post by: titaniumbean on March 10, 2011, 11:32:22 PM Breitling are big and horrible and brash = not kewl imo
Surely you should go for this it's a bottle opener too :)up (http://s7.thisnext.com/media/230x230/Guinness-Bottle-Opener-Watch_838D6B07.jpg) oh and also Matt is spot on about WoS for advice, they are excellent. Title: Re: Watch recommendations Post by: kinboshi on March 10, 2011, 11:47:06 PM Stu, just been looking on the Tag website, and can't find the model I really like and was looking at in Vegas. Maybe it's an older model now (it was definitely a Carrera), but I much preferred it to any of the ones on their site currently (terrible site too).
Title: Re: Watch recommendations Post by: titaniumbean on March 10, 2011, 11:59:47 PM This is another favourite
(http://forums.watchuseek.com/attachments/f350/382820d1296739164-what-iwc-owners-drive-drove-iwc-portuguese-automatic-chrono-1-jpg) Title: Re: Watch recommendations Post by: Rotty on March 11, 2011, 12:01:25 AM mmm, IWC Portuguese
just the job :) Title: Re: Watch recommendations Post by: titaniumbean on March 11, 2011, 12:02:59 AM mmm, IWC Portuguese just the job :) I always go to this in any watch place i'm such a newb. Just so sexy! ;tightend; ;ashamed; Title: Re: Watch recommendations Post by: Rotty on March 11, 2011, 12:13:46 AM mmm, IWC Portuguese just the job :) I always go to this in any watch place i'm such a newb. Just so sexy! ;tightend; ;ashamed; IWC make some superb stuff, I have always had a soft spot for the portuguese chrono at present I have a JLC extreme world chrono (http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/2575/dsc01030bj.jpg) (http://img10.imageshack.us/i/dsc01030bj.jpg/) Uploaded with ImageShack.us (http://imageshack.us) and a Omega Planet Ocean Title: Re: Watch recommendations Post by: paulhouk03 on March 11, 2011, 01:12:26 AM get a j12 just too look cool
probs a bag of shit for a watch but they are cool Title: Re: Watch recommendations Post by: titaniumbean on March 11, 2011, 01:25:55 AM get a j12 just too look cool probs a bag of shit for a watch but they are cool had to search it, why is that kewl it's disgustingly gaudy? Title: Re: Watch recommendations Post by: paulhouk03 on March 11, 2011, 01:30:31 AM get a j12 just too look cool probs a bag of shit for a watch but they are cool had to search it, why is that kewl it's disgustingly gaudy? cos i am a prick Title: Re: Watch recommendations Post by: Woodsey on March 11, 2011, 01:35:11 AM Stu, whatever you get make sure it won't go out of fashion any time soon. I have two expensive watches that I don't even wear now because of that. Not buying another one for that to happen again, I just buy cheap fakes now and change them as I fancy or when they break.
Title: Re: Watch recommendations Post by: paulhouk03 on March 11, 2011, 01:38:04 AM Stu, whatever you get make sure it won't go out of fashion any time soon. I have two expensive watches that I don't even wear now because of that. Not buying another one for that to happen again, I just buy cheap fakes now and change them as I fancy or when they break. what fashion watchs do u have? and are they for sale/ Title: Re: Watch recommendations Post by: Woodsey on March 11, 2011, 01:57:56 AM Stu, whatever you get make sure it won't go out of fashion any time soon. I have two expensive watches that I don't even wear now because of that. Not buying another one for that to happen again, I just buy cheap fakes now and change them as I fancy or when they break. what fashion watchs do u have? and are they for sale/ A tag and a rolex and no I don't plan to sell them at the moment. The rolex was my Dad's so not selling that in any event....... Title: Re: Watch recommendations Post by: GreekStein on March 11, 2011, 08:42:55 AM If you like the watch why do u give a rats if its 'in fashion' or not?
Title: Re: Watch recommendations Post by: Simon Galloway on March 11, 2011, 09:10:16 AM Rolex ftw Mine keeps pretty crappy time and £250 a pop for servicing, I'd look elsewhere. Title: Re: Watch recommendations Post by: pokerfan on March 11, 2011, 12:37:43 PM Pocket watch ftw. Failing that Seamaster.
Title: Re: Watch recommendations Post by: Woodsey on March 11, 2011, 12:41:43 PM If you like the watch why do u give a rats if its 'in fashion' or not? Because the newer ones look a hell of a lot better. I'd rather wear a fake new one and replace it with ones I like better whenever I fancy it. I'm obv not going to buy a real one each time I see a new one I like. Title: Re: Watch recommendations Post by: Marky147 on March 13, 2011, 03:20:11 PM Because the newer ones look a hell of a lot better. I'd rather wear a fake new one and replace it with ones I like better whenever I fancy it. I'm obv not going to buy a real one each time I see a new one I like. Where do you get your watches Woodsey? I've always been loath to spend money on a watch as I'm a clumsy drunk and always end up smashing them :D Title: Re: Watch recommendations Post by: sovietsong on March 13, 2011, 03:22:08 PM Where do you get your watches Woodsey? Title: Re: Watch recommendations Post by: GreekStein on March 13, 2011, 03:46:47 PM Where do you get your watches Woodsey? He buys them when travelling. Title: Re: Watch recommendations Post by: Free_Rollin on March 14, 2011, 11:56:02 PM Wiiiiiii... I'm pretty excited for you Stu.
The watch you've posted in your opening post is pretty nice, and I think it's a good choice. I have the Calibre S (SLR Limited Edition Version). http://www.tagheuer.com/the-collection/carrera/men/calibre-s-laptimer-chrono/index.lbl?w=CV7A10.BA0795 I'm pretty happy with mine, and it's a cool watch. I'm not a big fan of Monaco's, but obviously each to their own. I think the Carreras, like the one you and I have posted, are the way forward. I'm also a pretty massive Breitling fan, but more so, the Breitling for Bentley editions. http://www.breitlingforbentley.com/en/series/motors/bentley-gmt-presentation-1-1 This is like one of my favourite ones, and I'm hoping to get one in the near future! Wildcard - Audemars Piguet. It's a bit more exclusive, not as common. Their watches are a bit different from style that Tag Heuer usually do, but I think they have a really good range, and you might find one that you like. http://www.audemarspiguet.com/ Another one, Patek Philippe. I don't really know much about their watches, but I have heard they are pretty good. Might be worth looking into when you are bored in the office. Rolexs - not a fan at all. I think Rolex is just a name these days. They're obviously good watches, but I think there's so much other stuff out there that's much better, especially considering the price you will be paying for a long term timepiece. I generally think Rolexs suit the older generation much more, and think I might be happy to have one when I'm 65. Out of interest, are you bothered about the strap? Does it need to be metal, leather, rubber, etc? Also, I'm guessing this is going to be case anyway, but a couple of watches I have seen just seem so different on the internet when compared to in person. I really suggest going to a good store, such as Watches of Switzerland, and take a look and see what you like in person. Obviously, you can take down model numbers and see if you can get a better deal elsewhere. Lastly, not sure if you was with us when we went into this store in Vegas last year, but their collections were fantastic. If you are likely to be going this year, see if you can hold out. It probably will be cheaper too, but not 100% sure on this. Title: Re: Watch recommendations Post by: Rotty on March 15, 2011, 01:27:15 AM Wildcard - Audemars Piguet. It's a bit more exclusive, not as common. Their watches are a bit different from style that Tag Heuer usually do, but I think they have a really good range, and you might find one that you like. http://www.audemarspiguet.com/ Another one, Patek Philippe. I don't really know much about their watches, but I have heard they are pretty good. Might be worth looking into when you are bored in the office. AP and PP are certainly both great watches but I can't see anyone looking at Tags being in the market for either of those Title: Re: Watch recommendations Post by: Free_Rollin on March 15, 2011, 02:12:18 AM Wildcard - Audemars Piguet. It's a bit more exclusive, not as common. Their watches are a bit different from style that Tag Heuer usually do, but I think they have a really good range, and you might find one that you like. http://www.audemarspiguet.com/ Another one, Patek Philippe. I don't really know much about their watches, but I have heard they are pretty good. Might be worth looking into when you are bored in the office. AP and PP are certainly both great watches but I can't see anyone looking at Tags being in the market for either of those This is definitely true some of the time, however a lot of people who buy good quality timepieces, don't really know much beyond Tags, Rolex, and other brands which are stocked in their local Ernest Jones. Stu is definitely baller enough to be sporting a Audemars. |