Watch Thread

[Robarano]

A bit too much info for me there, but hear it's best to keep them fully wound up.

Testament to its durability.

 

[Noobie]

Not a big spend and unlikely to ever be a big earner but it is limited to 1,000 watches and for a good cause.

Rotary X Prostate Cancer UK Chronograph Gents Watch - 1IN8

www.rotarywatches.com

 

[HootOwl]

I recently bought the watch I had always pandered over, its a 2010 Seamaster Planet Ocean 600m. The new Planet Oceans just dont do it for me, this was always the one I wanted but could never afford. It has the calbre 2500 auto movement. The serial actually dates it to 2004 so it obv sat in a (local to me as it turns out) jeweller before being sold later on.
In used condition they run between around £2500 to around £3500 or even more, This was towards the middle really. It does have a couple of minor scratches on the orange bezel, that only a sharp photo or a loupe actually brings out, on normal eyesight, they are hard to spot - that said, I may still change the bezel if I can find a better one
It took my watch total up to (far) too many though. I gave a couple of Seiko's away to my daughters fella that had fallen down the pecking order at the weekend (The watches had fallen down the order not my daughters bloke lol) but I still have 8 or 9 left I think.

Another thinning may be in order at some point

 

[Robarano]

I recently bought the watch I had always pandered over, its a 2010 Seamaster Planet Ocean 600m. The new Planet Oceans just dont do it for me, this was always the one I wanted but could never afford. It has the calbre 2500 auto movement. The serial actually dates it to 2004 so it obv sat in a (local to me as it turns out) jeweller before being sold later on.
In used condition they run between around £2500 to around £3500 or even more, This was towards the middle really. It does have a couple of minor scratches on the orange bezel, that only a sharp photo or a loupe actually brings out, on normal eyesight, they are hard to spot - that said, I may still change the bezel if I can find a better one
It took my watch total up to (far) too many though. I gave a couple of Seiko's away to my daughters fella that had fallen down the pecking order at the weekend (The watches had fallen down the order not my daughters bloke lol) but I still have 8 or 9 left I think.

Another thinning may be in order at some point

I saw an Omega Seamaster Aquaterra with green second hand and scribe, yesterday. I'm sorely tempted.

 

[HootOwl]

I saw an Omega Seamaster Aquaterra with green second hand and scribe, yesterday. I'm sorely tempted.

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Go buy it if you can afford it, that is a nice watch. I had (still have) lots of Seiko's and one is similar to the P.O. I bought in appearance but nothing really ticks the boxes like the one you truly wanted

....now there is this other one I want too and that is a P.O. chronograph...but I had to sneak this P.O.past the wife and so far she hasn't spotted it (the benefit of also having a similar Seiko lol) ...whether I can run two past without her knowing remains to be seen

If I do buy it - I may never be seen again

 

[wroughtironron]

In my 40's and 50's I wanted a decent watch but (divorce/kids maintenance/big mortgage) meant that they were out of reach.

When I was 60 (6 years ago), I was working for Money Shop (head office) and I got this from a branch which did pawnbroking - no box or papers, but I got staff discount of 25%. From £1800 customer price, I paid £1350.

As soon as I drove away from the shop with it, it stopped working.

Money Shop had their own watch/jewellery workshop in Nottingham, so they took it in, serviced/repaired it, and it has worked ever since.

Last week my younger son who lives in Boise Idaho, came back for a ten day holiday, and was wearing one of these which he bought new in Dubai four or five years ago

I'm not saying I'm stupid, I'm just saying I have bad luck when it comes to decision time

 

[HootOwl]

Rolex still beats Omega in the reputation stakes I think, even though I have always preferred the latter. That GMT master is uber-cool.

 

[wroughtironron]

Rolex still beats Omega in the reputation stakes I think, even though I have always preferred the latter. That GMT master is uber-cool.

Dumb me says to him - "Is that a Pepsi?"

"Nope - they're blue. This one is a Coca Cola"

 

[wroughtironron]

Before I joined Money Shop, I worked for Cash Generator (2011-2013), and their Manchester branch bought one of these for £6k (no box or papers)

They advertised it on the web for £12k, but couldn't sell it, so after six months, the shop manager sold it to a dealer for £7k.

The dealer called into the shop a week later to tell the manager that he had traced the original owner and it was Jimmy Savile

 

[HootOwl]

Another of his bad-taste Rolex watches made £30K !! Jimmy Savile's Rolex sells for GBP30k at auction

 

[Exige]

Another of his bad-taste Rolex watches made £30K !! Jimmy Savile's Rolex sells for GBP30k at auction

That was before his nonce exposure though wasn't it, someone got a bad deal there

 

[wroughtironron]

This Tag Aquaracer is for sale on F/B Marketplace Cash Converters Huddersfield branch and comes with 6 months warranty - looks like a decent deal especially if you negotiate a discount:

Tag Heuer Aquaracer CAY111B. BA0927
£995
Listed 3 days ago in Huddersfield, England

Details​

• Condition
  Used – like new
• Brand
  tag heuer

This watch has been serviced and cleaned by a specialist 2019 Dial colour blue Crystal type Sapphire 43mm case size Steel bracelet 6 month warranty

 

[wroughtironron]

A very limited edition (60) Omega Planet Ocean 44mm for sale on Facebook Marketplace (Bridgewater) - £4400:-



Omega Seamaster planet ocean 43.5mm Blue dial limited edition to 60 for the London Royal and Special service Please see photos as part of description 215.30.44.21.03.003 on stainless steel bracelet All boxes papers New March 2021 from omega boutique London As new mint condition Any questions please ask

 

[HootOwl]

In relation to the Tag watch a couple of posts up: I also have a similar Tag Aquaracer. I paid a chunk more than the one advertised for mine though. This is the CAN1010.BA0821 with the black face.

I was offered 700 quid to trade in on it, so elected to just keep it at that.

The watch is currently asleep in my safe cos I have the Omega on my wrist.

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[Barry Hell]

In relation to the Tag watch a couple of posts up: I also have a similar Tag Aquaracer. I paid a chunk more than the one advertised for mine though. This is the CAN1010.BA0821 with the black face.

I was offered 700 quid to trade in on it, so elected to just keep it at that.

The watch is currently asleep in my safe cos I have the Omega on my wrist.

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Will you take £50 for it mister

 

[HootOwl]

Will you take £50 for it mister

Money is a mere insignificance to me, it matters not one jot.



.... but no, on yer bike

I hear there may be a Breil Ducati watch goin' cheap mind

 

[Barry Hell]

Money is a mere insignificance to me, it matters not one jot.



.... but no, on yer bike

I hear there may be a Breil Ducati watch goin' cheap mind

I already got one

 

[HootOwl]

I have one too....as I may have said, I have far too many watches really

 

[Noobie]

In relation to the Tag watch a couple of posts up: I also have a similar Tag Aquaracer. I paid a chunk more than the one advertised for mine though. This is the CAN1010.BA0821 with the black face.

Racist

 

[Dirty Leeds]

Nothing like what’s on here but I bought this probably 6-7 years ago in Halifax off a fella from his home address was his deceased dads watch and I did question selling it but he said he had a mass of items and he was selling a few items
It’s an automatic and I really like the small dimensions been a dwarfe

Cost me £225-£250 can’t remember exactly but I love the little bugger and literally last few days started wearing it and love the experience of looking at the watch rather than a phone

 

[wroughtironron]

Nothing like what’s on here but I bought this probably 6-7 years ago in Halifax off a fella from his home address was his deceased dads watch and I did question selling it but he said he had a mass of items and he was selling a few items
It’s an automatic and I really like the small dimensions been a dwarfe

Cost me £225-£250 can’t remember exactly but I love the little bugger and literally last few days started wearing it and love the experience of looking at the watch rather than a phone View attachment 30105View attachment 30106View attachment 30107

You've got a good eye for a bargain

 

[Dirty Leeds]

You've got a good eye for a bargain

More luck than judgment, I remember going in a freezing snowy night for it above Halifax from memory

 

[HootOwl]

More luck than judgment, I remember going in a freezing snowy night for it above Halifax from memory

You got a bargain - it looks to be one, but they are always worth more on steel bracelets.

Mens TAG HEUER Automatic 200M Watch WE2111* EXLNT Condition

Our company provides full service for all Brand name watches. Big selection of vintage watches is available in our store

www.fashionacedesigns.com

Buy Pre-Owned Tag Heuer 2000 Series Watches

Have a look at our collection of pre-owned Tag Heuer 2000 Series watches. Our pre-owned Tag Heuer 2000 Series watches come with a 24-month warranty.

www.watchfinder.co.uk

 

[Dirty Leeds]

You got a bargain - it looks to be one, but they are always worth more on steel bracelets.

Mens TAG HEUER Automatic 200M Watch WE2111* EXLNT Condition

Our company provides full service for all Brand name watches. Big selection of vintage watches is available in our store

www.fashionacedesigns.com

Buy Pre-Owned Tag Heuer 2000 Series Watches

Have a look at our collection of pre-owned Tag Heuer 2000 Series watches. Our pre-owned Tag Heuer 2000 Series watches come with a 24-month warranty.

www.watchfinder.co.uk

Ahh cheers wonder what it’s worth

 

[wroughtironron]

Ahh cheers wonder what it’s worth

Don't listen to Aircon

 

[Dirty Leeds]

Don't listen to Aircon

Although to be fair if he says a price you know it’s around 5% of somethings true worth…. The 1198s for sale on here will be the next victim probably offering the Ducati watch as a sweetener

 

[Topbox]

I think I'm in the wrong forum.

What's the best forum for people with one watch, a Citizen

Thanks
TB


I'm not asking the right people am I.

 

[Nelly]

A very limited edition (60) Omega Planet Ocean 44mm for sale on Facebook Marketplace (Bridgewater) - £4400:-



Omega Seamaster planet ocean 43.5mm Blue dial limited edition to 60 for the London Royal and Special service Please see photos as part of description 215.30.44.21.03.003 on stainless steel bracelet All boxes papers New March 2021 from omega boutique London As new mint condition Any questions please ask

Like the look of that

 

[HootOwl]

Retail it looks to be worth around 400 quid or so, even without box or papers. You would likely get what you paid back as a trade in I would think.

TAG Heuer 2000 | Chrono24.co.uk

Great prices for TAG Heuer 2000 on Chrono24.co.uk. More than 3,000 verified dealers worldwide. Large selection. Secure purchases.

www.chrono24.co.uk

 

[wroughtironron]

I think I'm in the wrong forum.

What's the best forum for people with one watch, a Citizen

Thanks
TB


I'm not asking the right people am I.

I bought my wife a solar powered (Eco-Drive) Citizen on an airplane 3 years ago, and it has been perfect.

She thinks it was expensive but it was on offer for a hundred quid.