Advice needed - Sub - v- sub-alike
Discussion
toon10 said:
it sounded like he is worried about others think. Tired, sad line but one that holds water.
i wouldn't say "worried" - more like "aware"I really don't give a damn if someone thinks I'm a flash git - what I spend my money on is my business. I work bloody hard for it and I don't see why I shouldn't treat myself. In any event, I wear a business shirt all day, so most people will never actually get to see it. Can't remember the last time someone noticed my daily-wear Skagen
However, I was wondering what people would think if they saw a watch that was trying to be a Sub, but clearly wasn't actually a Sub - I understand the homage v fake argument, and I wouldn't ever wear a replica (even though I think I'd struggle to know the difference for some of the better ETA fake Subs)
ultimately, I really like the look and feel of the Sub - I like the fact that its an engineering masterpiece that is regarded (by some) as one of the best that money can buy. I like the fact that there's a fair chance I could sell it for close to what I paid for it, if the need arose. I like the fact that there's a chance that in ten, twenty or more years, it could be worth more than I paid for it.
Quite simply - I like it
Still waiting for the postie to turn up at the office though....
ETA - I rather wondered about all of the gushing praise for Dominic Hackett - my experience is that its well-deserved and hard-won. I've been chuffed with the service, pleased with the price and the "proper gentleman" tag is very accurate. I would have preferred to meet face-to-face, but that wasn't possible - maybe next time....
CAPP0 said:
You could tell her you bought it with the proceeds of a Fiat Coupe you sold for £7.5k,but she probably wouldn't believe that either! 
She was aware of that car, as it took me two days to clean and polish it, but seeing as it was Motormech's car, not mine, she'll undoubtedly know that I couldn't have made THAT much out of itAfter wearing a titanium Skagen for the last couple of weeks, I was surprised how heavy the Sub is, but I've been wearing it since I pulled it out of the box yesterday and I'm used to it already
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What's the small, rectangular etching on the case? - can't say I've ever seen that before - I can see the etched crown at the six o'clock point though
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What's the small, rectangular etching on the case? - can't say I've ever seen that before - I can see the etched crown at the six o'clock point though
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