Wrist Check 2017

[Doofus]

The_Doc said:

Power Design Project Winner 2006 I think

Designers, eh? They have a lot to answer for...

[AMG Merc]

Inigma said:

https://www.flickr.com/gp/151003921@N05/r8P2vs


It is on my wrist.

Pelagos?

[Blown2CV]

So said:

montymoo said:

This was bought by my grandfather as a gift for my fathers 21st.
Lots of history with this watch as I remember it been worn by my father when I was a child and I still occasional wear it today.



Battered and bruised, but I love the vintage look it has.

What does the handwritten note say on the instruments? "Rembr wheels B4 landing"?

haha!

seriously though - why no 'pilot watch'?

[Blown2CV]

Inigma said:

He may not be a pilot, the note reads “ Don’t touch any dials whilst you’re cleaning up.”

or maybe "can you bring me and the co-pilot a bottle of red wine each and some fois gras and cheese... we're going to sleep for a couple of hours so after that, cheers"

[Doofus]

"It took me eleven years to build this model out of matchsticks. Please do not touch."

[bigalx]

I have a few diver type watches but find myself leaning towards this one currently - just so comfortable on my wrist and the perfect size - rather than some dinner plate on my wrist.

[Likes Fast Cars]

paulguitar said:

LaurasOtherHalf said:

paulguitar said:

Interesting, thanks.

I have to decide whether to get one of these in the next 4 weeks. I can get one for list (USD) and may do so to put on eBay when I get home.

I am in two minds though, it is a significant amount of cash, and I have a genuine fear of it not selling quickly, and me having nothing to live on!

For the mods, I have NO INTENTION of attempting to sell the potential watch to anyone here.

Without intending to derail a favourite thread of mine...

My thoughts? No one has a crystal ball but if they phase out the red script when it isn't an "anniversary" any more then I think it has the potential to raise in value over the medium term-look at anniversary subs these days. If the purchase isn't going to squeeze you financially then I'd say it's worth a punt, look after it, wear it for five years and barring a world financial crash I can't see you losing money from list price (or little enough to not make much difference) and be in with a chance of making a tidy sum on it.

Interesting thoughts, thank you. My situation though is I would be looking to sell it on eBay without even wearing it, but my concern is that if it doesn't sell right away, I am in a spot of bother, because it will be all of the money I have earned on my current ship contract, which I sort of need to live on......


So, I am undecided, but they seem to be up on eBay from anywhere around £10-12.5k. I can get one for a lot less than that.


ETA I should add, once again, due to past unintentional brush with the mods on this subject, if I buy this watch I have no intention of trying to sell it through here.

Edited by paulguitar on Friday 15th September 23:12

But Paul, I may be able to tempt you with a swap of my current (full) humidor for your new watch purchase .....

[DBRacingGod]

The Navitimer is for high days, the JW Benson for the girlchild and the Oris is for life.

[Petrolhead95]

Found my old Michael Kors watch. For only £200 it's actually quite decent although not waterproof.

[ColdoRS]

bigalx said:

I have a few diver type watches but find myself leaning towards this one currently - just so comfortable on my wrist and the perfect size - rather than some dinner plate on my wrist.

Love that. I am still on the lookout for the 1521 Satinato Blue with the blasted case - didn't know anything about them until it was too late.

[paulguitar]

Likes Fast Cars said:

paulguitar said:

LaurasOtherHalf said:

paulguitar said:

Interesting, thanks.

I have to decide whether to get one of these in the next 4 weeks. I can get one for list (USD) and may do so to put on eBay when I get home.

I am in two minds though, it is a significant amount of cash, and I have a genuine fear of it not selling quickly, and me having nothing to live on!

For the mods, I have NO INTENTION of attempting to sell the potential watch to anyone here.

Without intending to derail a favourite thread of mine...

My thoughts? No one has a crystal ball but if they phase out the red script when it isn't an "anniversary" any more then I think it has the potential to raise in value over the medium term-look at anniversary subs these days. If the purchase isn't going to squeeze you financially then I'd say it's worth a punt, look after it, wear it for five years and barring a world financial crash I can't see you losing money from list price (or little enough to not make much difference) and be in with a chance of making a tidy sum on it.

Interesting thoughts, thank you. My situation though is I would be looking to sell it on eBay without even wearing it, but my concern is that if it doesn't sell right away, I am in a spot of bother, because it will be all of the money I have earned on my current ship contract, which I sort of need to live on......


So, I am undecided, but they seem to be up on eBay from anywhere around £10-12.5k. I can get one for a lot less than that.


ETA I should add, once again, due to past unintentional brush with the mods on this subject, if I buy this watch I have no intention of trying to sell it through here.

Edited by paulguitar on Friday 15th September 23:12

But Paul, I may be able to tempt you with a swap of my current (full) humidor for your new watch purchase .....

I picked up the 126600 today, it really is impressive.

LFC, that must be a quite the humidor and stash!

[Mezzanine]

The_Doc said:

Power Design Project Winner 2006 I think

I like that.

[Pupp]

Mezzanine said:

I like that.

And wow! Like

[dimots]

Watching Saturday morning telly with the kids. Matched my socks to my watch!

[ROB_GTR]

Whilst my other 2 were in for service, I needed something to wear, so bought this...

[The_Doc]

Mezzanine said:

The_Doc said:

Power Design Project Winner 2006 I think

I like that.

Thanks, I love a white face, and it's just so simple and elegant. It's quartz, and does nothing but tell the time. No other functions, no numerals, no lume, nada

Edited by The_Doc on Saturday 30th September 18:19

[The_Doc]

Pupp said:

And wow! Like

less is more

[sandman77]

ROB_GTR said:

Whilst my other 2 were in for service, I needed something to wear, so bought this...

Love it. My favourite watch.

[ROB_GTR]

sandman77 said:

ROB_GTR said:

Whilst my other 2 were in for service, I needed something to wear, so bought this...

Love it. My favourite watch.

To be fair, ive always wanted one and whilst out shopping i called in to have a look.... a short conversation later and a look at the epic box it comes with, i bought it. Brand new 2017 model.
One of the ones away for service is the speedy reduced

[ROB_GTR]

This evening's watch