emma_villan1 Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Someone I know has just brought a Breitling watch, over £5000 looks nice and all that but would not pay that for it! It costs over £300 to have it serviced, a car doesn't even cost that much! Unless you were rich I don't know why people buy them. Another work colleague has a Rolex I don't see the point! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Risso Posted September 19, 2011 Author Share Posted September 19, 2011 (edited) Someone I know has just brought a Breitling watch, over £5000 looks nice and all that but would not pay that for it! It costs over £300 to have it serviced, a car doesn't even cost that much! Unless you were rich I don't know why people buy them. Another work colleague has a Rolex I don't see the point! It'll last a lifetime, and he'll have something to pass on to his kids. Edited May 31, 2014 by Risso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NurembergVillan Posted September 19, 2011 Moderator Share Posted September 19, 2011 I never used to wear a watch but when I left Puma in 2007 they gave me this as my main gift. Some whip round! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrackpotForeigner Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 I don't know why, but I had Peter down as the sort of bloke who'd absolutely detest mobile phones.You were close. He's the sort of bloke who absolutely detests watches. Other than that I won't have a word said against him Fwiw, I am delighted with my 500 pound splurge on an automatic Longines a couple of ears ago. It's waterproof to 300m (small "m"!). At this water depth the human body is crushed to roughly the same size as the watch itself. Longines: Annoying slogan, nice-looking watches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PompeyVillan Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 I like watches. Essential watch. Wear it to work where there is the potential for it to be broken, but never has been. It's been scuba diving with me, has been my alarm when needed, has a backlight and actually I think it looks kinda retro cool. Got a Storm Remi as my geeky watch. And a watch with a leather strap that me Gf bought me from Next, but always gets the most compliments (even though it's uncomfortable). All in all though, the Casio gets by far the most wear because I wear it to work and wear it casually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choffer Posted September 19, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted September 19, 2011 I think I've probably got too many watches. I keep telling myself that if I'm not blowing thousands on a watch, I can afford another one. One of my smarter ones: My everyday watch: My current favourite: Very rarely gets an outing these days: The one that I don't care if it gets damaged (although it has proven to be fairly indestructible) Money-no-object watch (in my dreams): Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomzep Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Like a few others in thsi thread I dont spend much on clothes but I love watches. I usually buy one every other month on pay day, but only spend about $60 a gi (i mean pounds but the keyboard im using doesnt have that symbol). Every now and then ill wait a few months and buy something a bit nicer, and I usually ask for watches on my birthday or christmas. I find i feel alot smart when im wearing a nice watch (and the saem goes for decent shoes). I have no fashion sense what so ever so usually wear fairly plain jeans and a plain shirt or t shirt ona night out, but I find that putting a decent watch on makes me feel a lot smarter and appear like ive made some effort Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Is there any point in having a watch at all? My phone tells me the time, and I don't need a mugger alert/poser piece for any reason whatever. Also my default position. Haven't worn a watch in years. Really don't see the need. EDIT: I also don't like the feeling of them around my wrist. Clunky metal or shitty plastic. I see no need, don't like the feel of them, so don't bother. I can see why some would like them though, in the way others like different items of show/jewellery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa_shere Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Omega Seamaster.................from Malaysia! Looks nice, tells the time right (sometimes) sits in the bottom of my bag most days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted September 20, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted September 20, 2011 I have a bit of a predicament when it comes to watches. My parents bought me an expensive, but altogether disgusting watch for my 21st (4 years ago!) I'd really like to buy a new watch, but whenever I hint at it, I get a response of "Why do you need a new watch, we bought you that really nice one!" I know it's silly, and I shouldn't care, but pretty sure my mom would be gutted if bought another nice watch to wear instead of hers (which I never wear, but save for "special occasions") Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomzep Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Maybe try telling her you were wearing it out and got mugged?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyjsg Posted September 20, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted September 20, 2011 I have a Tag similar(ish) to NurembergVillan and got it for a present quite a few years ago now and it only ever seems to be watch enthusiasts who ever notice it, so never had a worry about being mugged and I don't exactly live in one of the best of areas of London. I also recently got one of the Nike+ running watches and would have more worries about that being taken as it looks more gadgety. I would much prefer to spend my money on nice watches other than say on beer, smokes or Sky Tv. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eames Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 I love watches - I've got a Storm Verdix 2 Breo roams And an Armani Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ender4 Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 don't own a watch, don't wear a watch, haven't for at least 15 years. watches are old-fashioned, needless & pointless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Risso Posted September 20, 2011 Author Share Posted September 20, 2011 don't own a watch, don't wear a watch, haven't for at least 15 years. watches are old-fashioned, needless & pointless. Oh I don't know. They're quite handy for telling the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingerlad Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 When I got married I bought one of these for myself and best man. dont think I've worn it since... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuart_75 Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 (edited) The daddy, it gets no better. Edited May 21, 2013 by stuart_75 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houlston Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 i dont wear a watch but i do own one of these Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xann Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Have a 60's Tissot Seastar Automatic. It doesn't look like any of the pics that come up on Google. Don't wear it often, but it still starts working as soon as you pick it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Rolex Daytona White Gold, Leather strap - about 15k In my dreams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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