My first watch.

[MagicalSeaOtter]

Having never been even remotely interested watches or timekeeping in general, imagine my surprise as I stared at the 'order confirmed' screen on amazon.

The culprit.....

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00117BYRY/ref=...

Being 21 I wasn't around when this beauty first made the rounds, but when I saw it I had to have it! I don't suppose its going to win me any points in the lady department, but I guess I'll have to get used to that as I've also just ordered the F91-W. Classic watch fetish approaching at a vast rate of knots....

[Monty Zoomer]

I think that's a bit extravagant, to be honest.

Casio is by far the best watch maker out there, and for that money you know it's going to be a really good one, but isn't it still rather expensive?

You can get a F-91W-1YER for £8.76 and put the rest of your money towards a Veyron.

That's what I did.

[Hoofy]

I had the original one! Broke it playing football.

[Nick M]

Bloody hell... Suddenly feeling old...

I remember when someone first came to school with a calculator watch and we thought it was the coolest thing ever to be able to cheat in maths exams !!

[Nick M]

And even worse, I now have an irrational need for one of these:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Casio-A168WG-9W-Resin-Quar...

[MagicalSeaOtter]

Monty Zoomer said:

I think that's a bit extravagant, to be honest.

Casio is by far the best watch maker out there, and for that money you know it's going to be a really good one, but isn't it still rather expensive?

You can get a F-91W-1YER for £8.76 and put the rest of your money towards a Veyron.

That's what I did.

I did think I should maybe look at a cheaper alternative being my virgin watch and all, but aren't the best collections governed by spontaneity!?

Nick M said:

And even worse, I now have an irrational need for one of these:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Casio-A168WG-9W-Resin-Quar...

That is exceptional.

However, I feel I lack the amount of arm hair required to pull it off

[Hoofy]

MagicalSeaOtter said:

That is exceptional.

However, I feel I lack the amount of arm hair required to pull it off

[Justayellowbadge]

Got one of these for 8 quid during one of Amazon's promotions a while back:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Timex-Retro-Black-Calculat...

[Nick M]

Hoofy said:

MagicalSeaOtter said:

That is exceptional.

However, I feel I lack the amount of arm hair required to pull it off

+1

>combs forearms...<

[craigb84]

Don't underestimate the power of retro cool! I'm sure the ladies will love it.

[CardShark]

craigb84 said:

Don't underestimate the power of retro cool! I'm sure the ladies will love it.

A friend bought the all gold version of this a few months back, he says gets a lot women comment on it ! He bought it when he was in Japan on a business trip, loads of them out there apparently.

Edited by CardShark on Wednesday 30th May 14:45

[Ikemi]

MagicalSeaOtter said:

the F91-W.

The F91-W; The terrorist's choice of timepiece

MagicalSeaOtter said:

I don't suppose its going to win me any points in the lady department

I don't think much will, unless it reads ROLEX across dial ... Gold and diamonds optional