Bluto10 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 In the car thread folk speak about cars they have/like. In the trainer thread folk speak about the trainers they have/like. In the watch thread people speak about ..........................? ....timepieces? im just askin cause some of them look pretty funcy Link to comment
brownie Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Prices differ over time due to certain brands increases their prices year on year and also depend on the discount given at the time. Even a relatively new watch can be bought 2nd hand for considerably less than RRP. For instance, if you bought a 2nd hand Seadweller around 5-6 years ago for around 2k, you would probably be looking to pay at least double that now on the 2nd hand market. Link to comment
Bluto10 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 thats a lot of dough obe thing that would put me off is the fact that watches are easily scratched when on your wrist Link to comment
brownie Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 thats a lot of dough obe thing that would put me off is the fact that watches are easily scratched when on your wrist Its a lot of dough initially but generally something like a Rolex wont lose value over time. Some watches are easily scratched but plenty of watches use sapphire crystal instead of glass as its usually resistant to scratches. Link to comment
spamspamspam Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Some daft pussy whipped muppet with more money than sense paid $25m for this monstrosity. Bet he got his hole that night though. Link to comment
wee jock poo-pong mcplop Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 What age is vintage?I wonder a what age a Rolex is worth more than you paid for it? Link to comment
StandFree1982 Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Better off with a £10 casio. Link to comment
The Boofon Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 anyone into them? love the idea of getting a tired, 20s watch and restoring it to its former glory http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENTS-VINTAGE-ROLEX-OYSTERDATE-PRECISION-WRIST-WATCH-BOXED-/380807410839?pt=UK_Jewelery_Watches_Watches_MensWatches_GL&hash=item58a9e3f497#ht_3148wt_1091 in the meantime, (grenwich, obviously), this one just looks like quality!You'd be unable to restore a watch properly. It's a job for professionals. Also ensure it comes with certificates. Away to get one of these bad boys in April.http://www.watchfinder.co.uk/Panerai/Luminor%20GMT/PAM00297/9903/item/31908 Link to comment
Henry Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 anyone into them? love the idea of getting a tired, 20s watch and restoring it to its former glory http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENTS-VINTAGE-ROLEX-OYSTERDATE-PRECISION-WRIST-WATCH-BOXED-/380807410839?pt=UK_Jewelery_Watches_Watches_MensWatches_GL&hash=item58a9e3f497#ht_3148wt_1091 in the meantime, (grenwich, obviously), this one just looks like quality! I'm getting deja vu. ive always loved the idea of making money from nothing so ive got it in my head that i can wait for the right deal and buy a car off someone desperate to sell...wash it, polish it get it gleaming and sell it on for a few hundred quid more got my eye on a 24v 2.5l ford probe that i can get for £400... anyone any advice? Link to comment
Nelly Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 You'd be unable to restore a watch properly. It's a job for professionals. Also ensure it comes with certificates. Away to get one of these bad boys in April.http://www.watchfinder.co.uk/Panerai/Luminor%20GMT/PAM00297/9903/item/31908 Not the most dazzling of watches for that price Boof. Here's my latest every day watch with oodles of gadgetry, looks great too. Link to comment
E-P-K Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Not the most dazzling of watches for that price Boof. Here's my latest every day watch with oodles of gadgetry, looks great too. What did Obama say, you can put lipstick on a pig, but it is still a pig. Same could be said for a Casio... Link to comment
The Boofon Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 aye but define "properly"?So that it looks good as new and works good as new. Have you seen the inside of a watch? Do you think you could adequately take care of the interior of a watch and restore all the parts professionally? More power to your elbow if you think yes. I have my doubts you'd be capable of professionally restoring a watch. Link to comment
The Boofon Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Not the most dazzling of watches for that price Boof. Here's my latest every day watch with oodles of gadgetry, looks great too.It's one of the sexiest watches on the planet. I don't need gadgetry. Being good to look at, well made and capable of keeping accurate time is all that's required. A Casio does not tick those three boxes. No offence. Link to comment
The Boofon Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 dunno, maybe i will be... dont know till you try did a fine job of the capri after allTrue. Very similar restoration projects as well. You're onto something here. Good luck in your quest. Link to comment
E-P-K Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 dunno, maybe i will be... dont know till you try did a fine job of the capri after all Good luck MT, will be your greatest achievement yet in restoring a classic watch, you may need to purchase a different tool box than the one you used on your Capri, Link to comment
The Boofon Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Good luck MT, will be your greatest achievement yet in restoring a classic watch, you may need to purchase a different tool box than the one you used on your Capri, He's fucked before he starts. No strap. Link to comment
Nelly Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 what type of gadgetry? CASIO EDIFICE Atomic solar Men's watch EQW-A1000B-1AJF Japanese made quartz movementStainless steel case(Aluminium bezel)Tough solar PowerReceives time calibration radio signals which keep the displayed time accurate Auto receive function (up to 6 times per day/up to 5 times per day for China) Manual receive function(Japan) Signal：JJY, frequency：40kHz/60kHz (Fukushima / Kyushu)(United States) Signal：WWVB, frequency：60kHz(Europe) Signal：MSF/DCF77, frequency：60kHz/77.5kHz(China) Signal：BPC, frequency：68.5kHzWorld time: 29 time zones (29 cities + coordinated universal time), daylight saving on/off, Home city/World time city swapping2 kinds 1/20-second stopwatchMeasuring capacity: 59'59.99''Measuring modes: Elapsed time, split timeCountdown TimerMeasuring unit: 1 secondCountdown range: 1 minute to 60 minutesDaily alarmLow battery alertPower Saving (Hands stop to save power when the watch is left in the dark.)Full auto-calendar (to year 2099)Water Resistant 100 Meters Although according to Boofon it can't keep accurate time 'cos its only a Casio. Link to comment
The Boofon Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 CASIO EDIFICE Atomic solar Men's watch EQW-A1000B-1AJF Japanese made quartz movementStainless steel case(Aluminium bezel)Tough solar PowerReceives time calibration radio signals which keep the displayed time accurate Auto receive function (up to 6 times per day/up to 5 times per day for China) Manual receive function(Japan) Signal：JJY, frequency：40kHz/60kHz (Fukushima / Kyushu)(United States) Signal：WWVB, frequency：60kHz(Europe) Signal：MSF/DCF77, frequency：60kHz/77.5kHz(China) Signal：BPC, frequency：68.5kHzWorld time: 29 time zones (29 cities + coordinated universal time), daylight saving on/off, Home city/World time city swapping2 kinds 1/20-second stopwatchMeasuring capacity: 59'59.99''Measuring modes: Elapsed time, split timeCountdown TimerMeasuring unit: 1 secondCountdown range: 1 minute to 60 minutesDaily alarmLow battery alertPower Saving (Hands stop to save power when the watch is left in the dark.)Full auto-calendar (to year 2099)Water Resistant 100 Meters Although according to Boofon it can't keep accurate time 'cos its only a Casio.No I never. I said it's not capable of ticking all three boxes. Link to comment
E-P-K Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Whats the difference between solar power, and tough solar power ? Is it the hardy part of the sun ? Link to comment
spamspamspam Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 anyone into them? love the idea of getting a tired, 20s watch and restoring it to its former glory http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENTS-VINTAGE-ROLEX-OYSTERDATE-PRECISION-WRIST-WATCH-BOXED-/380807410839?pt=UK_Jewelery_Watches_Watches_MensWatches_GL&hash=item58a9e3f497#ht_3148wt_1091 in the meantime, (grenwich, obviously), this one just looks like quality! You get much safer buys in the likes of McCalls MT. They do the background for you before you buy it, means you have peace of mind and a return option if you aint happy. What age is vintage?I wonder a what age a Rolex is worth more than you paid for it? Anything over 20 years old is classed as vintage aye but define "properly"? Properly Well A Rolex has around 220 moving parts, that 220 tiny little bits that move and make the watch work and keep time.A watch movement is more complex than most car engines, one wrong bit in place and the whole thing is fucked It takes a Rolex watch repairer (not maker, just a fixer) around 5 years to get to the point where they would actually be allowed to work on a Rolex. They are usually allowed to work on things like Tudor watches first, thats the Rolex trainer watch. So I'd recommend getting one that works MT, there's no chance you'd ever be able to do anything with a busted one. Link to comment
Henry Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 You get much safer buys in the likes of McCalls MT. They do the background for you before you buy it, means you have peace of mind and a return option if you aint happy. [Millertime] magic, ill get a watch when i get my record and bottle of ginger the morra! [/Millertime] Link to comment
spamspamspam Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 [Millertime] magic, ill get a watch when i get my record and bottle of ginger the morra! [/Millertime] Has hell frozen over? A comment from Harcus that isnt a spell check New Years resolution maybe Harcus? Link to comment
E-P-K Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Has hell frozen over? A comment from Harcus that isnt a spell check New Years resolution maybe Harcus? Yes, yes it has Yesterday infact http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-25648513 Link to comment
The Boofon Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 i didnt know anything about cars before i started it, thats my point WTF is that 4 watches smashed apart? not being ignorant mate, but where are the gadgets??? not what i was excpectin! no WAY all of those 220 moving parts are crucial no WAY The ones that are sort of pointy and straight are. Link to comment
E-P-K Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 WTF is that 4 watches smashed apart? Does it look like 4 smashed watches to you ? Its the internal components required for 1 x Rolex watch. excluding external requirements. Link to comment
Guest Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 What did Obama say, you can put lipstick on a pig, but it is still a pig. You can cure a pig but you can't educate it. A European Tour golf winner says this. Link to comment
E-P-K Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 gonna start with a hamilton i think Ok, Hamilton inside components are obviously far easier to work with. Link to comment
dervish Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 I'm sure it would be that bad to fix ones of these. Just take a heuristic approach learn as you go. It'd be no bother you could likely make a lot of money, just buy a watch and fix it. The more expensive obviously the more money you'll make. I got one of these outta argos: £120, says half price but thats lies, does the job looks not bad. Had another one for less but had all the extra dials that you don't need and wasn't a kinetic. Link to comment
Pudgie Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 How much did you pay for the Romeo y Julieta? I've got a slimmer one sitting in the flat. On a side note, the watch is fucking disgusting. Link to comment
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