The under £200 watch thread!

[Barchettaman]

Bobberoo99 said:

I'm sorry? You did say "Self employed opera singer" didn't you??? You can't just dump that out there and not tell us everything!!!!!

Someone’s gotta do it. Or rather, used to do it; not much happening in the world of culture and performing arts at the moment.

[FurballS2000]

Bobberoo99 said:

CdeG that is both bloody lovely and absolutely fascinating, never heard of them before, some very interesting design cues in there, are you going to get one?

My Steeldive has arrived already and I'm VERY impressed with it, lovely weight and feel to it, smooth second hand movement, the design on the case back is great, and it came with a link removal tool and spring bars and spring bar tool for the Steeldive rubber strap!!!!

Ah, a Steeldive with a blue dial....

Completely unrelated, I got paid today and may have bought something...

As I say, completely unrelated.

[Hrimfaxi]

Bobberoo99 said:

CdeG that is both bloody lovely and absolutely fascinating, never heard of them before, some very interesting design cues in there, are you going to get one?

My Steeldive has arrived already and I'm VERY impressed with it, lovely weight and feel to it, smooth second hand movement, the design on the case back is great, and it came with a link removal tool and spring bars and spring bar tool for the Steeldive rubber strap!!!!

Oooft. That's nice, and dive watches aren't usually my thing - that's a beaut!

[r159]

Hrimfaxi said:

Bobberoo99 said:

CdeG that is both bloody lovely and absolutely fascinating, never heard of them before, some very interesting design cues in there, are you going to get one?

My Steeldive has arrived already and I'm VERY impressed with it, lovely weight and feel to it, smooth second hand movement, the design on the case back is great, and it came with a link removal tool and spring bars and spring bar tool for the Steeldive rubber strap!!!!

Oooft. That's nice, and dive watches aren't usually my thing - that's a beaut!

After seeing yet another nice Steel Dive I’m now trying to see what kind of vouchers I can use for boring domestic stuff i.e. food shopping and effectively convert them into cash money...

[Macneil]

Barchettaman said:

Bobberoo99 said:

I'm sorry? You did say "Self employed opera singer" didn't you??? You can't just dump that out there and not tell us everything!!!!!

Someone’s gotta do it. Or rather, used to do it; not much happening in the world of culture and performing arts at the moment.

I hope things improve soon, do you have a favourite part or Opera?

[Bobberoo99]

Barchettaman said:

Bobberoo99 said:

I'm sorry? You did say "Self employed opera singer" didn't you??? You can't just dump that out there and not tell us everything!!!!!

Someone’s gotta do it. Or rather, used to do it; not much happening in the world of culture and performing arts at the moment.

Barchettaman you will never hear anything but interest and awe from me, i have zero talent and always admire people who do have talent!!! Where do you normally ply your trade? What range do you have?

FurballS2000 said:

Bobberoo99 said:

CdeG that is both bloody lovely and absolutely fascinating, never heard of them before, some very interesting design cues in there, are you going to get one?

My Steeldive has arrived already and I'm VERY impressed with it, lovely weight and feel to it, smooth second hand movement, the design on the case back is great, and it came with a link removal tool and spring bars and spring bar tool for the Steeldive rubber strap!!!!

Ah, a Steeldive with a blue dial....

Completely unrelated, I got paid today and may have bought something...

As I say, completely unrelated.

It's a Steeldive isn't it?!?!?

Hrimfaxi said:

Bobberoo99 said:

CdeG that is both bloody lovely and absolutely fascinating, never heard of them before, some very interesting design cues in there, are you going to get one?

My Steeldive has arrived already and I'm VERY impressed with it, lovely weight and feel to it, smooth second hand movement, the design on the case back is great, and it came with a link removal tool and spring bars and spring bar tool for the Steeldive rubber strap!!!!

Oooft. That's nice, and dive watches aren't usually my thing - that's a beaut!

Thanks Hrimfaxi, i decided on the blue after Mrs Bobbers expressed a preference for the blue over the black face, and i must admit it is rather nice!!!

[Hrimfaxi]

It's very nice - I'm really liking blue faced watches currently, have two in the collection and currently eyeing up an blue faced Orient Day Date on evil bay, but I need to behave

[Bobberoo99]

Hrimfaxi said:

It's very nice - I'm really liking blue faced watches currently, have two in the collection and currently eyeing up an blue faced Orient Day Date on evil bay, but I need to behave

We all say we need to behave, it doesn't last!!!!

[Barchettaman]

Macneil said:

I hope things improve soon, do you have a favourite part or Opera?

Me too! Too many favourites to list really. There is so much bloody awesome music out there. Role wise, again, I‘m fortunate enough to sing the bigger roles so it’s just a ridiculously fun job.

[Barchettaman]

Bobberoo99 said:

Someone’s gotta do it. Or rather, used to do it; not much happening in the world of culture and performing arts at the moment.
Barchettaman you will never hear anything but interest and awe from me, i have zero talent and always admire people who do have talent!!! Where do you normally ply your trade? What range do you have?

Based in Frankfurt mate, hence my frequent references to eBay.de!

I’m nominally a bass baritone but sing all sorts of stuff. Range low D -> high G.


Apologies all for the (latest) thread drift from me tonight! Watch post incoming however, which will be worth waiting for!

[Barchettaman]

CharlesdeGaulle said:

Blimey, that's not a commonly-heard line!

Must be incredibly tough at the moment; good luck.

Very much appreciated chap. Thank you.

[Barchettaman]

Details to follow but there are 3 automatics in there as well as approx. 7 quartz watches.

One of the autos is a Hanowa dive watch with box and papers.

Total cost?

€28 including postage.

[Bobberoo99]

Christ you find some proper bargains!!! Looking forward to reading about them!!

[Poisson96]

Okay, I'll own up to also being a sucker for a blue face. 75% of mine are blue faces (not including work watches)

[Barchettaman]

Bobberoo99 said:

Christ you find some proper bargains!!! Looking forward to reading about them!!

It does look good. Here is a photo from one of the German watch forums of a black faced one. Mine is blue.




„Swiss made“ Automatik-Werk, apparently the movement is based on a Technosablier SSDD 3, 21 jewels

(Rohwerk Seagull ST16: Basis Miyota 8200 mit automatischem Aufzug nach Seiko) whatever that means.

[Comacchio]

In the office today so just wearing my cheapy Citizen watch - was the first gift my wife gave me when we first started seeing each other, so although it's not expensive it still holds some sentimental value for me.

[Bobberoo99]

Comacchio said:

In the office today so just wearing my cheapy Citizen watch - was the first gift my wife gave me when we first started seeing each other, so although it's not expensive it still holds some sentimental value for me.

Hello and welcome to wejustcan'thelpourselves corner!!
Lovely clean elegant watch!! And bonus points for the sentimental attachment too!!

[TorqueDirty]

If anyone is feeling retro take a look.

Only 30 mins to go and I'm out so go for it if you fancy it!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Seiko-5-Tv-Rare-6119-54...

[Barchettaman]

TorqueDirty said:

If anyone is feeling retro take a look.

Only 30 mins to go and I'm out so go for it if you fancy it!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Seiko-5-Tv-Rare-6119-54...

Oof. That’s a thing of retro beauty.

[TorqueDirty]

Barchettaman said:

TorqueDirty said:

If anyone is feeling retro take a look.

Only 30 mins to go and I'm out so go for it if you fancy it!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Seiko-5-Tv-Rare-6119-54...

Oof. That’s a thing of retro beauty.

I know! The postage was too steep but just look at it!