Skagen Opinions.
Discussion
I'm being pushed (quite willingly) into a Skagen of some description - My Dad has one, and is one of the few watches I've ever seen that I really like.
What are peoples' thoughts on them? I know they're not award-winning gold-plated investments, but I've yet to buy a watch that is anything more than a show-offy talking point.
This, FWIW, would be my biggest watch purchase - which perhaps gives you an idea of my experience with watches.
My favourite at the moment is:
Thoughts? Opinions? Man up and buy a Rolex?
What are peoples' thoughts on them? I know they're not award-winning gold-plated investments, but I've yet to buy a watch that is anything more than a show-offy talking point.
This, FWIW, would be my biggest watch purchase - which perhaps gives you an idea of my experience with watches.
My favourite at the moment is:
Thoughts? Opinions? Man up and buy a Rolex?
gbbird said:
If you like it, then go for it. That's what owning watches is all about.
^ this. It only matters whether you like it. Most people barely notice if you're wearing a watch, let alone recognise the brand of watch.Watches are generally poor investments: the only question is how much they depreciate over time. Thus you should buy based on what suits you personally.
They look good, keep good time and are very thin and light. Nice fashion watch. A cheaper alternative to Uniform Wares.
http://www.uniformwares.com/
http://www.uniformwares.com/
Not a watch person either but do like my black titanium.
http://m.skagen.com/us/en/products/matthies-titani...
http://m.skagen.com/us/en/products/matthies-titani...
R6VED said:
I am still recovering from shock at a sensible and pleasant response from MG :-)
Having now recovered sufficiently I would add that I also really like the look of them, but a guy at work has one and relatively quickly the mesh strap started to show signs of rust!!!
are you a TAG owner ? just to put the record straight, it's not what the watch costs, it's about value for money and I think the Skagen watches look like a well made watch at reasonable money ......what infuriates me are lemmings who pay 2k for a watch that probably should be £300Having now recovered sufficiently I would add that I also really like the look of them, but a guy at work has one and relatively quickly the mesh strap started to show signs of rust!!!
Might even buy a Skagen myself now that my watch collection has been sold off .........i might even go all humble .......Na .....thats not going to happen
I bought myself the watch pictured in the op. I love it, being so small and lightweight it's lovely to wear, for a slim watch the dial has a surprising amount of depth an detail and the colour looks really vibrant in the light.
It's a relatively inexpensive watch but draws a surprising amount of attention.
The only down side is the mesh strap can be quite easy to damage, mine has a dent in it and others have broken. I guess it can't take the abuse my monster can but its worn around the office so not problem for me.
It's a relatively inexpensive watch but draws a surprising amount of attention.
The only down side is the mesh strap can be quite easy to damage, mine has a dent in it and others have broken. I guess it can't take the abuse my monster can but its worn around the office so not problem for me.
I almost bought this http://www.amazon.co.uk/Skagen-Analogue-Titanium-B...
just before Xmas but went for this http://www.amazon.co.uk/Boccia-Analogue-Titanium-B... instead.
My third choice was this Citizen http://www.watchshop.com/mens-citizen-eco-drive-wa...
just before Xmas but went for this http://www.amazon.co.uk/Boccia-Analogue-Titanium-B... instead.
My third choice was this Citizen http://www.watchshop.com/mens-citizen-eco-drive-wa...
Jimmytno1 said:
The one in the op looks great so go for it!
He already has! - he's been round to show it off! I'm his old man, and apparently to blame for his latest purchase (I have one of these as my daily wearer)I have to say though - the blue face and black case / bracelet is very nice - slightly envious....
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