choffer Posted November 16, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted November 16, 2021 On 02/10/2021 at 10:57, El Zen said: Nixon Sentry Chrono. The quality probably isn’t spectacular, but the price isn’t too high and I really like the look and it goes well with my wardrobe. So I have three (the grey one there, one brown leather and one black leather.) I had a succession of Nixon watches back in the day. It was my go-to brand for a while. Almost without exception they lasted somewhere between two and three years. I have a feeling the quality is significant;y lower now than it was then too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandy Lifeboats Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 53 minutes ago, astondalston said: Do any of our resident watch experts have any knowledge to shine on Yema watches? They've got a strong social media game but is there anything behind the hype? Nice looking watches but I need to know more.... They are an established French brand with a decent history. Some of their watches look great. Some look like ans explosion in a 1970 watch factory. But that's personal taste. But....... Have a look at their rating on Trust Pilot. Its presently 2.2 out of 5. There are many mentions of poor customer service and problems with orders. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 23 minutes ago, KMitch said: I usually wear a G-Shock "CasiOak" at work, and it's fine for the factory floor, but doesn't really blend well with the executive side of the office. I don't really want to wear one of my Rolexes or my AP to the office and flex on everyone, so I just picked up the new Seiko SUR311, which replaced the discontinued SARB033. I only paid $300 for it and I'm blown away with how fantastic it is for that price. If it makes you feel any better, if someone wore a Rolex to my office, I'd probably not notice, and if I did I'd just think "heh, someone's been on AliExpress" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMitch Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 1 minute ago, Davkaus said: If it makes you feel any better, if someone wore a Rolex to my office, I'd probably not notice, and if I did I'd just think "heh, someone's been on AliExpress" hahaha. That is true. Most people just assume Rolexes are all fake anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Zen Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 29 minutes ago, choffer said: I had a succession of Nixon watches back in the day. It was my go-to brand for a while. Almost without exception they lasted somewhere between two and three years. I have a feeling the quality is significant;y lower now than it was then too. Oh, I’ve had mine longer than that and not had a problem with any of them so far. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 People don't wear Rolexes anymore. Just put them in the safe and watch them appreciate in value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Risso Posted November 17, 2021 Author Share Posted November 17, 2021 On 16/11/2021 at 15:12, astondalston said: Do any of our resident watch experts have any knowledge to shine on Yema watches? They've got a strong social media game but is there anything behind the hype? Nice looking watches but I need to know more.... The claim to have an "in house" movement. How true this is, i don't know, but would guess they're stretching the allowed description to breaking point. Would assume it's a highly modified ETA or Sellita. That said, while none of their designs exactly jump out at me, they appear to be decent watches at a reasonable price, so if you like them, go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Risso Posted November 17, 2021 Author Share Posted November 17, 2021 On 16/11/2021 at 17:52, Xela said: People don't wear Rolexes anymore. Just put them in the safe and watch them appreciate in value. You can wear them AND see them shoot throught the roof in value. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PussEKatt Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 Sorry,wrong thread.I thought it said witches. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 9 hours ago, PussEKatt said: Sorry,wrong thread.I thought it said witches. Witches??? You should learn how to spell... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lichfield Dean Posted December 28, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted December 28, 2021 Anybody got any recommended 3rd party strap manufacturers? Probably a leather strap but I'm not necessarily against trying other materials. I'd like something that lasts and doesn't delaminate or split or fade if possible For a daily watch not a dress watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Silvers Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Lichfield Dean said: Anybody got any recommended 3rd party strap manufacturers? Probably a leather strap but I'm not necessarily against trying other materials. I'd like something that lasts and doesn't delaminate or split or fade if possible For a daily watch not a dress watch. https://www.watchgecko.com/ https://www.strapcode.com/ Watchgecko are UK based and strapcode are in the US. Have used both, good companies and have been happy with what I've purchsed. Watchgecko do good rubber straps. With strapcode I'd find the strap you want and you should be able to get it on Amazon so no probs with import costs etc Good luck. Edited December 28, 2021 by Phil Silvers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follyfoot Posted December 28, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted December 28, 2021 On 16/11/2021 at 17:52, Xela said: People don't wear Rolexes anymore. Just put them in the safe and watch them appreciate in value. You would think so but when we tried to sell the Mrs rose gold diamond dial last year we could not get anything near its alleged market value. Cost about 10 K in 2004 and retails at 22k now, best offer we got was £6750 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Silvers Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 Just now, Follyfoot said: You would think so but when we tried to sell the Mrs rose gold diamond dial last year we could not get anything near its alleged market value. Cost about 10 K in 2004 and retails at 22k now, best offer we got was £6750 It depends from model to model. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 3 minutes ago, Follyfoot said: You would think so but when we tried to sell the Mrs rose gold diamond dial last year we could not get anything near its alleged market value. Cost about 10 K in 2004 and retails at 22k now, best offer we got was £6750 The stainless steel sports ones are the in demand watches. Precious metal Rolexes are still a bit hit and miss. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Silvers Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 5 minutes ago, Follyfoot said: You would think so but when we tried to sell the Mrs rose gold diamond dial last year we could not get anything near its alleged market value. Cost about 10 K in 2004 and retails at 22k now, best offer we got was £6750 1 minute ago, Xela said: The stainless steel sports ones are the in demand watches. Precious metal Rolexes are still a bit hit and miss. What Xela says. It sounds like something Katie Price might go for, I'm sure I can get her number easily if you want to try it on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follyfoot Posted December 28, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted December 28, 2021 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Phil Silvers said: What Xela says. It sounds like something Katie Price might go for, I'm sure I can get her number easily if you want to try it on. She wil not wear it for that very reason, says it is too gawdy, hardly ever takes off her stainless steel datajust you should see some of the pieces Mr N wears Edited December 28, 2021 by Follyfoot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Silvers Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 (edited) 27 minutes ago, Lichfield Dean said: Anybody got any recommended 3rd party strap manufacturers? Probably a leather strap but I'm not necessarily against trying other materials. I'd like something that lasts and doesn't delaminate or split or fade if possible For a daily watch not a dress watch. L That's from watchgecko, it's about 5 years old from memory, I think they source them from Italy. It smells like Vanilla to this day, it's quality and was only about £30. Edited December 28, 2021 by Phil Silvers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lichfield Dean Posted December 28, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted December 28, 2021 Decided to go with a blue Hirsch strap. I had a brown one of theirs before, I know it fits, it was good but eventually I broke it after about three years. Maybe the next one will last longer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreveryoung Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 On 16/11/2021 at 17:52, Xela said: People don't wear Rolexes anymore. Just put them in the safe and watch them appreciate in value. Your right, I just wear my Samsung smart watch now, unless I go somewhere posh, which is rare. Here's my 8K Submariner, which should be somewhere safer than my lads stationary draw. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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