Wrist Check 2017

[So]

InductionRoar said:

So said:

Gunk said:

So said:

Gunk said:

I have decided to get my Cartier Tank Francaise serviced and then sold, It was a 40th Birthday present 13 years ago and I’ve never really loved it. Thought I’d just wear for a couple of days before it’s posted off in a Jiffy bag.

Personally, I think the Tank Francaise is a beautiful watch. One of the MOST beautiful.

On women it's the sexiest look. I've never met a woman wearing one who wasn't worth talking to.

On men, things become more tricky. The design is square-edged, masculine and based upon a first world war tank, But it can look feminine, more so because it's quite a small watch by today's standards. I have got one and I will never sell it, but I only wear it now when I am wearing a suit. It fits well under a cuff.

It funny you say that because I’ve been wearing it all day today with jeans and a T shirt! and I really like it, I probably haven’t worn it for over five years. My 16 year old daughter tried it on this morning and loves it so perhaps the best solution is to keep and give it to her as a 21st Birthday present.

YES! Send it back to Cartier for a service and it will come back looking like new. In fact better than new, if my experience is anything to go by.

Get it sized for her (slightly large) and I am sure she will be delighted. Cartier is a jeweller and it's a lovely piece of jewellery, which will have greater value because it used to be yours. That's about as cool as 21st birthday presents get.

It's very rare that I agree with So's posts, but he is bang on the money here. Watches are the de facto 21st present and with the added provenance of being a family heirloom it can't be beaten IMO.

Steady on old chap, at this time of year we'll have to organise a game of football in no man's land.

[leginigel]

Todays choice was a Chopard Gran Turismo LX on rubber tyre strap.

[InductionRoar]

So said:

Steady on old chap, at this time of year we'll have to organise a game of football in no man's land.

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[chris56]

[Fallingup]

CardShark said:

Snap, old 'photo though. Who really needs a PP when you can have one of Casio's finest?

What model is that please?

[julesGB]

Fallingup said:

What model is that please?

GW-M5600

Should still be available from all the usual online places at about £90ish

[Fallingup]

Thanks. Ordered!

[julesGB]

Fallingup said:

Thanks. Ordered!

[hilly10]

This Today

[CardShark]

Arrived this morning and I'm not disappointed. Not the best 'photo however the light is pretty crappy!

[Pupp]

Looks nice and crisp - enjoy!

[Miopyk]

So said:

Gunk said:

So said:

Gunk said:

I have decided to get my Cartier Tank Francaise serviced and then sold, It was a 40th Birthday present 13 years ago and I’ve never really loved it. Thought I’d just wear for a couple of days before it’s posted off in a Jiffy bag.

Personally, I think the Tank Francaise is a beautiful watch. One of the MOST beautiful.

On women it's the sexiest look. I've never met a woman wearing one who wasn't worth talking to.

On men, things become more tricky. The design is square-edged, masculine and based upon a first world war tank, But it can look feminine, more so because it's quite a small watch by today's standards. I have got one and I will never sell it, but I only wear it now when I am wearing a suit. It fits well under a cuff.

It funny you say that because I’ve been wearing it all day today with jeans and a T shirt! and I really like it, I probably haven’t worn it for over five years. My 16 year old daughter tried it on this morning and loves it so perhaps the best solution is to keep and give it to her as a 21st Birthday present.

YES! Send it back to Cartier for a service and it will come back looking like new. In fact better than new, if my experience is anything to go by.

Get it sized for her (slightly large) and I am sure she will be delighted. Cartier is a jeweller and it's a lovely piece of jewellery, which will have greater value because it used to be yours. That's about as cool as 21st birthday presents get.

I did a similar thing a couple of years ago. Wife bought one for my 40th and I never really wore it. Was going to sell it but suggested she try it on as by todays size standards it is quite small for a man but pretty much spot on for a woman. She loved it and now wears it every week although I have to occasionally remind her that it still belongs to me ;-) . By way of compensation I got one of these last year and feel much more at home with it on my wrist.

[hilly10]

CardShark said:

Arrived this morning and I'm not disappointed. Not the best 'photo however the light is pretty crappy!

Nice. Was that the one off TZ SC

[Pupp]

Rolex itch scratched...

[CardShark]

Pupp said:

Looks nice and crisp - enjoy!

Thanks.

Crisp is a spot on description, it has a well proportioned and defined look and feel about it as well. For the price point it has a very pleasant subtle quality - I'm impressed

[CardShark]

hilly10 said:

Nice. Was that the one off TZ SC

Sure was. Some great 'photos on that sales thread, much better than my rushed effort above.

It came with two Everest bands, one black and one orange. If anyone is considering them for their Rolex then go ahead, easily the best "rubber" straps that I've handled, so much so in fact that I'm considering swapping the bracelet for the black strap today and I love my sports/diver bracelet combos!

[julesGB]

Sub ND today.

[AMG Merc]

Pupp said:

Rolex itch scratched...

Now all you need is a magnetron to test it. There's one in your kitchen

[Wills2]

Miopyk said:

I did a similar thing a couple of years ago. Wife bought one for my 40th and I never really wore it. Was going to sell it but suggested she try it on as by todays size standards it is quite small for a man but pretty much spot on for a woman. She loved it and now wears it every week although I have to occasionally remind her that it still belongs to me ;-) . By way of compensation I got one of these last year and feel much more at home with it on my wrist.

Nice!

[Coxey]

Just scratched the Rolex itch, I’m over the moon with this, and on the list for a GMT 2.