Ideas for new Watch ( $2000 Chrono )

[Neeek]

Originally Posted by RPO83

I've never understood people who purchase a Rolex and put it in a safe and never wear them, it does the watch movement no favours by leaving it unused and the Day-Date models don't exactly appreciate in value. The oyster case is very robust, I've hit mine up against things by accident and they take the beating well.

Me neither. I'm on my second Omega Seamaster 2531.80.00 (the first was stolen...) and I wear it every single day, all the time. The only time I take it off is when I'm twirling spanners under my car. Sure, it's picked up a few scratches along the way, but that doesn't bother me one bit.

The primary purpose of a watch is so that it can tell you the time when you're wondering what time it is. Watches can't do that locked away in a box.

Other than my wedding band, it's the only piece of jewelry on me and I'll be wearing it on my deathbed, thankyouverymuch.

[XR6TCraig]

Originally Posted by AC/DC

As for re-igniting your interest, check out a Hamilton, Tissot or Oris, as these can be found for around $500

AC/DC

Thanks mate, but I already own a Tissot, a titanium chrono. I purchased mine in Switzerland back in 2000 for around 650 swiss francs (pre euro). I am starting to find that they are pretty common now, much like a citizen in popularity. Back when I bought mine there didn't seem to be nearly as many of them in shops or on wrists.

Will check the other brands out that you mention.

[Tles]

AC/DC that's a bloody nice watch, good onya.
Bit late checking out this thread or I'd have raved on the Breitlings, bit steep though hold their value too. Tend to wear other dress watches instead, including RipCurl and my Titanium Citizens - no rash, no petty jealousies either. Wear mine when dressed up to go out - stuff a big buck suit and neck strangler to fit in with the clones, not my cuppa - just good jeans or moleskins, and a great watch tucked under the sleeve of a nice shirt, and your feeling a million bucks.
I appreciate the Breitling quality of design and dedication to function, not keen on Rolex - got one of those uncle 'business man' who wears them and talks them up (like everything else). Not like you can take $$$ with you.

I rather my daily luxuries too, rather than the big flashy toys. Things like not having to drive an hour or two each way to work, being able to leave it at the gate, no mobile phone chasing me home, and things like Sorbent for example - cause mine stinks too but it's still my seat and no couch is comfortable enough or telly big enough to counteract bad paper.

[theunfairadvant]

I used to live in Greenacre and have got broken in a few times,
so now the watch is nice and save in Martin Place in the city
bank safe deposit box it is actually a bank vault in that place.

[AC/DC]

Originally Posted by theunfairadvant

I used to live in Greenacre and have got broken in a few times,
so now the watch is nice and save in Martin Place in the city
bank safe deposit box it is actually a bank vault in that place.

Awesome, , how long have you had it for, , and do you mind sharing its history and how much you paid for it?

[AC/DC]

Originally Posted by Craiginmackay

Thanks mate, but I already own a Tissot, a titanium chrono. I purchased mine in Switzerland back in 2000 for around 650 swiss francs (pre euro). I am starting to find that they are pretty common now, much like a citizen in popularity. Back when I bought mine there didn't seem to be nearly as many of them in shops or on wrists.

Will check the other brands out that you mention.

A Tissot is not like a Citizen.

[XR6TCraig]

Originally Posted by AC/DC

A Tissot is not like a Citizen.

No I know and thats not what I said. What I mean is that they are becoming as common or popular as a citizen.

They are everywhere now.

Not too long ago they were not so common.

[theunfairadvant]

Originally Posted by AC/DC

Awesome, , how long have you had it for, , and do you mind sharing its history and how much you paid for it?

I bought it a few years ago when i was down in USA, the real reason i
bought it is becos a good friend of mine tell me this and it make sense to me.
Now his ride is an AMG E55.

Friend: The Rolex save me once when i was in deep trouble & owe some
money
Me: Really
F: yes and after i sold it to someone the money i have got actually last me
for about 8 mths
Me: 8 mths of what???
F: 8 mths worth of paying debts, rent, living expenses, fuel etc etc
Me: why don't you get a TAG or something else???
F: everyone knows a Rolex in the world, try going to some other countries
when you are in trouble and got no money & you pull out a Rolex and they
become your friend and give you the money, but when you pull out a TAG or
casio they will be like what the???
Me: oh ok fair enough.

[AC/DC]

??????

[GasoLane]

Originally Posted by theunfairadvant

I used to live in Greenacre and have got broken in a few times,
so now the watch is nice and save in Martin Place in the city
bank safe deposit box it is actually a bank vault in that place.

Soooo, when you want to know what time it is you just drive to the city, go to the bank, open the box, see the time and find our you're late due to all the travelling you had to do

I think you should listen to this (only 593kb)...http://www.thegoonshow.net/downloads..._it_eccles.mp3

[paule11]

ACDC

When you looked in Townsville did you get salesman speaking much crap to you and did you look at ADINA watches?

[RPO83]

Originally Posted by theunfairadvant

I bought it a few years ago when i was down in USA, the real reason i
bought it is becos a good friend of mine tell me this and it make sense to me.
Now his ride is an AMG E55.

Friend: The Rolex save me once when i was in deep trouble & owe some
money
Me: Really
F: yes and after i sold it to someone the money i have got actually last me
for about 8 mths
Me: 8 mths of what???
F: 8 mths worth of paying debts, rent, living expenses, fuel etc etc
Me: why don't you get a TAG or something else???
F: everyone knows a Rolex in the world, try going to some other countries
when you are in trouble and got no money & you pull out a Rolex and they
become your friend and give you the money, but when you pull out a TAG or
casio they will be like what the???
Me: oh ok fair enough.

You would make more by putting your money in a standard interest earning bank account. A Day-Date especially one with a non factory diamond set will depreciate in value, so if you bought it purely for investment reasons you bought the wrong model Rolex.

[AC/DC]

Originally Posted by paule11

ACDC

When you looked in Townsville did you get salesman speaking much crap to you and did you look at ADINA watches?

Not really. There are no Omegas in townsville, , I do have an older Adina, and my wife has a nice looking adina.

There is a decent jewelry shop in The Cat and Fiddle arcade that have a good range of Adina's if thats what you are looking for.

I looked around at the Omegas in brisbane, and found the 2250 SMP was the favourite.
( Now I am looking for a Sinn, Hamilton or Oris. )

AC/DC

[AC/DC]

Originally Posted by theunfairadvant

I bought it a few years ago when i was down in USA, the real reason i
bought it is becos a good friend of mine tell me this and it make sense to me.
Now his ride is an AMG E55.

Friend: The Rolex save me once when i was in deep trouble & owe some
money
Me: Really
F: yes and after i sold it to someone the money i have got actually last me
for about 8 mths
Me: 8 mths of what???
F: 8 mths worth of paying debts, rent, living expenses, fuel etc etc
Me: why don't you get a TAG or something else???
F: everyone knows a Rolex in the world, try going to some other countries
when you are in trouble and got no money & you pull out a Rolex and they
become your friend and give you the money, but when you pull out a TAG or
casio they will be like what the???
Me: oh ok fair enough.

Do you drink much ? And if you have the Rolex in a bank vault and considering the one in your link is valued at $50 000, I imagine you would have at least 1 picture of it on your computer?

Come on, , show us that pic. We are so keen to see a Ford Forums guy with a $50 000 watch !

AC/DC

[CAMS290]

A "Breitling Aviator" for me thanks

Or one of these http://www.breitling.com/en/models/n...er/cosmonaute/


These watches are a work of art, i have wanted one for years.

[BAFalconXT]

Originally Posted by AUIIForte

I know people have hobbies and things, and of course I know there are watch collectors out there, but if you are just looking at a watch to tell you the time, why bother paying any more than $100? I just don't understand, am I missing something? hehe, please enlighten me somebody!

My watch cost $800 when I bought it 5+ years ago, and I bet I would still get $800 at a pawn broker now. Good watches keep their value.

Cheap watches last a few months before needing new bands, batteries, things fixed, so you chuck it out and buy another watch. I have spend $15 getting a new battery in over 5 years, same watch the whole time.

I only have one watch though, but I will have mine the rest of my life, unless lost or stolen. A good watch will last more than a lifetime.

[paule11]

Originally Posted by AC/DC

Not really. There are no Omegas in townsville, , I do have an older Adina, and my wife has a nice looking adina.

There is a decent jewelry shop in The Cat and Fiddle arcade that have a good range of Adina's if thats what you are looking for.

I looked around at the Omegas in brisbane, and found the 2250 SMP was the favourite.
( Now I am looking for a Sinn, Hamilton or Oris. )

AC/DC

I heard Adinas described as the watchmakers watch dont know much about them Id rather an omega was down in Brisbane Mall last week looking in the windows of jewellers shops at Rolexs and Omegas also at Tiffanys there own brand looked ok