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08-12-11, 01:03 PM

dizz,

i got a seamaster (ladies but its actually its actually a medium size

unless it is a ladies specific version.) had it since i was 21. tbh its fantastic. had it serviced once at 95 quid and the watch has been worth every penny it cost (which was a lot) i used to have your basic 150 quid diving watches before i got this and couldnt get them to last more than 12 months! paid for its self already.

keith_d · 08-12-11, 03:12 PM

If I could afford that kind of money I'd rather spend it on something that drinks petrol.

I don't have the watch bug, and only stumped up a few hundred for a titanium Seiko because it's pretty much bomb proof. I wear it every day and it's outlasted all the cheapo watches I've owned.

Biker Biggles · 08-12-11, 03:52 PM

Nah.far too dear.I only paid £20 for one just the same in Northern Cyprus a few years ago.

flymo · 08-12-11, 04:19 PM

I have a genuine Rolex Submariner watch, not as expensive as this one but at around £3K its still pricey. I inherited it and love it, it really is a quality piece of engineering. Also helps that my father is a watchmaker and so cleaning and maintenance is dealt with.

How much do you spend? Depends what you like and what you can afford I guess. I sometimes wonder why people spend £50K on a car when you can get a good example for a couple of grand.

08-12-11, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by plowsie

I just couldn't do that with something I've spent a lot on.

I bought it to use it. And use it I shall.

08-12-11, 04:57 PM

Nah, my sundial works just fine ta!

L3nny · 08-12-11, 05:05 PM

There is a Rolex in Harrods for £600k

Casio Calculator watches are what the cool kids wear.

Mr Speirs · 08-12-11, 05:10 PM

I like the ones they bought out that was a TV remote control.
Remember spending hours drooling over it in the Argos catalogue.

08-12-11, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ravingdavis

I bought it to use it. And use it I shall.

Totally respect that.

But I'm the sort of fanny that would buy a nice bike/car and not use it because it's raining.

Drew Carey · 08-12-11, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Speirs

I like the ones they bought out that was a TV remote control.
Remember spending hours drooling over it in the Argos catalogue.

Used to have one of those - used to turn the TV's off in lessons!!!!

Was hilarious watching the Teachers trying to suss it out, until of course they did, at which point I had my watch confiscated.

08-12-11, 01:03 PM	#21
AndyBrad Guest Posts: n/a	Re: would you be mad enough to bid on this? dizz, i got a seamaster (ladies but its actually its actually a medium size unless it is a ladies specific version.) had it since i was 21. tbh its fantastic. had it serviced once at 95 quid and the watch has been worth every penny it cost (which was a lot) i used to have your basic 150 quid diving watches before i got this and couldnt get them to last more than 12 months! paid for its self already.

08-12-11, 03:12 PM	#22
keith_d Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ruislip Posts: 1,131	Re: would you be mad enough to bid on this? If I could afford that kind of money I'd rather spend it on something that drinks petrol. I don't have the watch bug, and only stumped up a few hundred for a titanium Seiko because it's pretty much bomb proof. I wear it every day and it's outlasted all the cheapo watches I've owned.

08-12-11, 03:52 PM	#23
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,071	Re: would you be mad enough to bid on this? Nah.far too dear.I only paid £20 for one just the same in Northern Cyprus a few years ago. __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

08-12-11, 04:19 PM	#24
flymo Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: North West Posts: 3,124	Re: would you be mad enough to bid on this? I have a genuine Rolex Submariner watch, not as expensive as this one but at around £3K its still pricey. I inherited it and love it, it really is a quality piece of engineering. Also helps that my father is a watchmaker and so cleaning and maintenance is dealt with. How much do you spend? Depends what you like and what you can afford I guess. I sometimes wonder why people spend £50K on a car when you can get a good example for a couple of grand.

08-12-11, 04:57 PM	#26
kellyjo Guest Posts: n/a	Re: would you be mad enough to bid on this? Nah, my sundial works just fine ta!

08-12-11, 05:05 PM	#27
L3nny Member Mega Poster Join Date: May 2008 Location: MK Posts: 2,111	Re: would you be mad enough to bid on this? There is a Rolex in Harrods for £600k Casio Calculator watches are what the cool kids wear. __________________ 2015 GS 1200 Adventure

08-12-11, 05:10 PM	#28
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