Near misses - the thread of self control
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Cheers for the replies folks, very much appreciated 
The watch will be fully insured and I am about to have a safe installed in the new pad and, of course, it will be added to the insurance list........I'm getting the lube ready
I am generally careful and live in a small village so no issues locally wearing it to be honest. Whilst I am not a powerfully built company director with an ability to dominate stair cases I can look after myself but would always give up trinkets if suitable threatened for self preservation.
The watch is a double red sea dweller and it will take some chats with the guy who I will ask to locate it for me and some resolve to pay such an amount for a watch but I have always wanted one and have never been able to afford to buy one until now.
The watch will be fully insured and I am about to have a safe installed in the new pad and, of course, it will be added to the insurance list........I'm getting the lube ready
I am generally careful and live in a small village so no issues locally wearing it to be honest. Whilst I am not a powerfully built company director with an ability to dominate stair cases I can look after myself but would always give up trinkets if suitable threatened for self preservation.
The watch is a double red sea dweller and it will take some chats with the guy who I will ask to locate it for me and some resolve to pay such an amount for a watch but I have always wanted one and have never been able to afford to buy one until now.
Had a very close call with a Bremont Hawking this weekend
Been wanting one since I first saw it on the Bremont factory tour earlier this year. Local jeweller is retiring and closing down, and has one at 30% off (along with the white and rose gold versions for considerably more). Price was still a little too much and they wouldn’t budge any further. Just as well I guess as I have a new garage and kitchen to pay for
Been wanting one since I first saw it on the Bremont factory tour earlier this year. Local jeweller is retiring and closing down, and has one at 30% off (along with the white and rose gold versions for considerably more). Price was still a little too much and they wouldn’t budge any further. Just as well I guess as I have a new garage and kitchen to pay for
Quite a few years ago, I completely fell in love with this when I found it online - Parmigiani Bugatti Atalante.
At over £20k, it wasn't really in budget - but when they opened a shop in London, I went there to see it in person and had done enough man maths to convince myself I'd buy it.
In reality, it was horrible - absolutely huge and it just looked far too busy!
In photos, I still absolutely love it and kind of wish I owned it.
At over £20k, it wasn't really in budget - but when they opened a shop in London, I went there to see it in person and had done enough man maths to convince myself I'd buy it.
In reality, it was horrible - absolutely huge and it just looked far too busy!
In photos, I still absolutely love it and kind of wish I owned it.
Been looking longingly at this one almost daily..... must resist.....
https://www.fearswatches.com/collections/fears-wat...
https://www.fearswatches.com/collections/fears-wat...
Harry Flashman said:
I just don't see that as a £43k watch, despite how nice it is, given the other precious metal stuff with complications at that price range (JLC springs to mind)
It was a lovely thing - but a bit too lumpy for an Omega. Tempting though.Someone has just posted some pics of a Glasshütte on another thread. I could be tempted.
tertius said:
NDA said:
I've come moderately close to buying a Parmigiani, I really like the design:
That is very nice indeed. Just the lack of lume seems a shame - I'm assuming that is a GMT hand - a travel watch really should have lume.
I tried, I really did. To buy it that is, not to resist!
This was was up for auction at Fellows this morning with an estimate of £400-600. A few frantic seconds after the lot opened I had the highest bid of £1100, the highest I was prepared to go. The auctioneer paused for 15 seconds or so and some rotten sod bid £1200.
The next bid increment was £1300, there's a 30% buyers fee on top of the hammer price, so that would have made it £1690 all in. Too pricy for what it is.
So I guess this is a tale of self control. I set a bid limit and I stuck to it and I still don't have a Ventura.
gregd said:
tertius said:
NDA said:
I've come moderately close to buying a Parmigiani, I really like the design:
That is very nice indeed. Just the lack of lume seems a shame - I'm assuming that is a GMT hand - a travel watch really should have lume.This one hurts:
It was for sale at £400 + shipping ot the UK. I wanted it as soon as I saw it. I can afford it and it's reasonably priced.
I had to resist as I'm planning to spend a bit more on something else very soon. The frustrating thing is the auction for the "something else" will end shortly and I've no idea if I'll be outbid. Yeah I could afford both, but that would be a bit extravagant and would definitely lead to sleeping in the shed, which still doesn't have a roof.
I hoped to buy the Zenith at the weekend if I failed to obtain my "something else", but predictably the Zenith has already sold.
Here's the latest shed picture:
Since that was taken I've completed the walls and finished putting the joists in. It still has no roof or door and I still have to shift 1/2" of water out of it every time I go out to work on it.
It was for sale at £400 + shipping ot the UK. I wanted it as soon as I saw it. I can afford it and it's reasonably priced.
I had to resist as I'm planning to spend a bit more on something else very soon. The frustrating thing is the auction for the "something else" will end shortly and I've no idea if I'll be outbid. Yeah I could afford both, but that would be a bit extravagant and would definitely lead to sleeping in the shed, which still doesn't have a roof.
I hoped to buy the Zenith at the weekend if I failed to obtain my "something else", but predictably the Zenith has already sold.
Here's the latest shed picture:
Since that was taken I've completed the walls and finished putting the joists in. It still has no roof or door and I still have to shift 1/2" of water out of it every time I go out to work on it.
Thought about this. But couldn’t justify £13k on a gold Tudor.
Then tried on this.
Loved it and was 30s from buying it, then missus saw this, which I thought was too big for my wrist.
Was cracking and bought it in December. Meant we could spend more on our holidays this year as saved about £9k by not buying the 18ct gold one.
So off to the Maldives for my 50th in March, where I can flex and tarnish my bit of bronze. (Sea air and diving will be good for it, not)
Then tried on this.
Loved it and was 30s from buying it, then missus saw this, which I thought was too big for my wrist.
Was cracking and bought it in December. Meant we could spend more on our holidays this year as saved about £9k by not buying the 18ct gold one.
So off to the Maldives for my 50th in March, where I can flex and tarnish my bit of bronze. (Sea air and diving will be good for it, not)
Here's two more from ebay that almost made it into the collection:
Hummm: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/195648994716
This 1968 Bulova is very nice. And it's currently only £59, which would be an absolute bargain for a working hummer.
Reason for not buying: I already have three hummers (two tuning forks and one quartz).
It's really nice, I just don't need it. If anyone is looking for a tuning fork watch, or a birth year watch for a 55 year old, its ideal. Apart from the fact Croydon watches are about the only people left in the UK who'll service it.
Next up, this beauty: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/334784425497
Named after arch-villian Largo's yaucht this Zenith is a corker. At £450 it's priced about right. And a Disco Volante (yes I do know what it means) is high on my "must own list". This one is in good condition, no noticable patina on what looks to be an original dial. Even the graining on the case is in good shape.
Reason for not buying: I want the dark faced version.
Hummm: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/195648994716
This 1968 Bulova is very nice. And it's currently only £59, which would be an absolute bargain for a working hummer.
Reason for not buying: I already have three hummers (two tuning forks and one quartz).
It's really nice, I just don't need it. If anyone is looking for a tuning fork watch, or a birth year watch for a 55 year old, its ideal. Apart from the fact Croydon watches are about the only people left in the UK who'll service it.
Next up, this beauty: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/334784425497
Named after arch-villian Largo's yaucht this Zenith is a corker. At £450 it's priced about right. And a Disco Volante (yes I do know what it means) is high on my "must own list". This one is in good condition, no noticable patina on what looks to be an original dial. Even the graining on the case is in good shape.
Reason for not buying: I want the dark faced version.
smokey mow said:
This 1962 Omega caught my eye on eBay a couple of months ago. I was bidding but for a combination of reasons missed out and have regretted it since.
Yes it’s got the wrong strap and hands but I liked the classic style and it would have made a good every day watch.
I love this, what's it called?Yes it’s got the wrong strap and hands but I liked the classic style and it would have made a good every day watch.
Omega Deluxe doesn't bring up the results i expected
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