Birthday time again

[firesafetydave]

My birthday is coming up next month and we are off to Edinburgh to celebrate as we do most years. Possibly going to treat myself to a new watch. Presently i have a Rolex Deep Sea, Omega Planet Ocean, Breitling Avenger 2 and a Tudor Pelagos.
Any recommendations greatly appreciated, max budget probably around £5k

[mikeveal]

Yes.
Go to London and talk to Dom.

[Ikemi]

It depends on a few things! Do you want a new piece, or are you happy with pre-owned? Your collection is heavily diver orientated, so do you fancy another diver, or something completely different? Any preference on manufacturers? Mainstream or something less common?

[firesafetydave]

Thanks for that - but i was actually after some recommendations for watches - not where to purchase?
And as said in original post im going to Edinburgh.

[firesafetydave]

I do like the looks of diver style watches but open to suggestions. Have quite big wrists / hands. Would only really want new. Thanks

[don logan]

Hi!

I also have 3 out of the 4 you mentioned, residual value aside (because I never intend to sell it) I really love my Bremont MB2!

You`ll have change to spend on a selection of straps too.

I also have a 42mm Explorer 2 (black dial) which looks a million times better on than it does in a shop window!

[CardShark]

IWC and Zenith pilots and Panerai Radiomirs would complement your current collection, and I've read a lot good things about Laing as an AD.

[taaffy]

firesafetydave said:

My birthday is coming up next month and we are off to Edinburgh to celebrate as we do most years. Possibly going to treat myself to a new watch. Presently i have a Rolex Deep Sea, Omega Planet Ocean, Breitling Avenger 2 and a Tudor Pelagos.
Any recommendations greatly appreciated, max budget probably around £5k

Tudor have just released this.. www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-tudor-heritage-black...

[mikeveal]

firesafetydave said:

Thanks for that - but i was actually after some recommendations for watches - not where to purchase?
And as said in original post im going to Edinburgh.

The point that I was (somewhat obtusely I'll admit) making is that its foolish to make a £5K purchase on the strength of a £100 travel ticket.

[firesafetydave]

mikeveal said:

firesafetydave said:

Thanks for that - but i was actually after some recommendations for watches - not where to purchase?
And as said in original post im going to Edinburgh.

The point that I was (somewhat obtusely I'll admit) making is that its foolish to make a £5K purchase on the strength of a £100 travel ticket.

Maybe its me - but i really don't understand your comment re the £100 travel ticket? We go to Edinburgh every year for my birthday, great city, for the past few years i have treated myself to a watch from a very good dealer up there.

[mikeveal]

I don't know where you're starting out from, but it must be possible to get to Edinburgh from anywhere in the mainland UK for £100.

The point is, its foolish to spend that kind of money in a fixed location just because you happen to be in that location. Your notional £100 could easily take you anywhere else in the UK, where you could potentially either get better discount, a better selection, or much more watch for your money.

Perhaps £5K is throw-away spending to you. To me it isn't.

The point that I was making is that you're stipulating a location based on the fact that you happen to be there. If there's a great deal to be had - fine. But the monetary cost of your travel to that location is less than 2% of your budget, so on that basis "must buy in Edinburgh" is nuts. You asked for recommendations, I answered "consider buying elsewhere". It was a deliberately flippant comment on my part.

Edited by mikeveal on Wednesday 28th October 13:39

[Ikemi]

Panerai Luminor Marina 1950 44mm?

A diver, but reserved in appearance and works well on both a rubber or leather strap. 300M water resistance, 3 day power reserve, sapphire glass and display back. I'm pretty sure RRP is near to or less than £5K. It's certainly a bit different in comparison to your other pieces ...

[lostkiwi]

I'd look seriously at Bremonts. They seem to be in the ascendancy at present regarding used prices so should hold their value.
Beautifully made too.

[don logan]

lostkiwi said:

I'd look seriously at Bremonts. They seem to be in the ascendancy at present regarding used prices so should hold their value.
Beautifully made too.

Some of the Ltd Eds are a bit spurious, they`ve had a few good ones such as the P51 and the EP120 but the more recent ones.......... not at all sure about them!