Circa £2000 watch choices

[HTP99]

I bought a watch recently for myself, a Christopher Ward, I didn't make a song or dance about it, went away for a week leaving the box and packaging by my bed, my (22 year old) daughter was being nosy when we were away and had a look, upon getting back from holiday she asked me about my new watch, why I hadn't mentioned it etc, asking me with incredulity "why didn't you get a TAG?"

OP, get a TAG!

[PH User]

I'm surprised kids even know about TAG, watches are more for older folk now.

[gregs656]

PH User said:

I'm surprised kids even know about TAG, watches are more for older folk now.

Based on what?

[PH User]

gregs656 said:

PH User said:

I'm surprised kids even know about TAG, watches are more for older folk now.

Based on what?

Based on what I see.

[Deep]

Regbuser said:

18, 18, hmm, all I wanted was a bag of pills, and to get laid a lot!

Oh, and a TAG F1

Problem is that I'm now of an age where I need a bag of blue pills to get laid.

[Deep]

HTP99 said:

I bought a watch recently for myself, a Christopher Ward, I didn't make a song or dance about it, went away for a week leaving the box and packaging by my bed, my (22 year old) daughter was being nosy when we were away and had a look, upon getting back from holiday she asked me about my new watch, why I hadn't mentioned it etc, asking me with incredulity "why didn't you get a TAG?"

OP, get a TAG!

Thanks, have pretty much decided on the Tag!

[Deep]

PH User said:

I'm surprised kids even know about TAG, watches are more for older folk now.

On the whole perhaps you are right but there are many exceptions. My 14 year old son knows more about watches, their history and movements etc than me.

[PH User]

Deep said:

PH User said:

I'm surprised kids even know about TAG, watches are more for older folk now.

On the whole perhaps you are right but there are many exceptions. My 14 year old son knows more about watches, their history and movements etc than me.

Well yes, you get some older folk who don't wear a watch and some younger folk who do wear one.

[gregs656]

PH User said:

Based on what I see.

How old are you?

[mickyh7]

I'd think very carefully about having any watch engraved.
Probably the worst thing you could do to a nice watch.

[Deep]

mickyh7 said:

I'd think very carefully about having any watch engraved.
Probably the worst thing you could do to a nice watch.

Really? Apart from resale value (which is irrelevant in this case) I can't see the downside

[mattuk89]

https://www.goldsmiths.co.uk/Longines-HydroConques..._adty__pla___prch__local___stco__249___prid17470264,utm_medium:cpc&gclid=CjwKCAjwu_mSBhAYEiwA5BBmf05p5MRgYwoym59tOgsMfVIMU7wDJewk_Mwf3G9NsgahuZuyThFlYBoCbSEQAvD_BwE

I bought one of these last year for my birthday (32nd)

Couldn’t decide for ages to go for that, or a tag, but seeing it in person next to a few tags made the decision for me.

Always get compliments on it, and surprisingly it’s mainly from late teens/early 20s

[PH User]

Deep said:

mickyh7 said:

I'd think very carefully about having any watch engraved.
Probably the worst thing you could do to a nice watch.

Really? Apart from resale value (which is irrelevant in this case) I can't see the downside

Agreed, apart from selling it I can't see why it would be such a bad thing?

[gregs656]

mickyh7 said:

I'd think very carefully about having any watch engraved.
Probably the worst thing you could do to a nice watch.

I think it's a lovely thing to do. Not many blank case backs around these days. I am considering having my planet ocean engraved between the lugs.

[mickyh7]

The 18 year old who might not even want a watch, might decide to exchange or sell in the near or far future.
From watching TV programmes, and dealing a few watches myself, I know an engraved watch will be near unmovable.
If its his watch, why engrave it for yourself.
Because that's what's going on here.
As nice a thought as it is!

[Carl_Manchester]

Deep said:

Problem is that I'm now of an age where I need a bag of blue pills to get laid.

This post gets funnier the older you are LOL

[gregs656]

mickyh7 said:

The 18 year old who might not even want a watch, might decide to exchange or sell in the near or far future.
From watching TV programmes, and dealing a few watches myself, I know an engraved watch will be near unmovable.
If its his watch, why engrave it for yourself.
Because that's what's going on here.
As nice a thought as it is!

If we’re talking about engraved case backs then it’s as simple as replacing it, or having the engraving polished out.

[mickyh7]

gregs656 said:

If we’re talking about engraved case backs then it’s as simple as replacing it, or having the engraving polished out.

Have a think about what you've just typed!
Then price a cashback.

[Deep]

mickyh7 said:

Have a think about what you've just typed!
Then price a cashback.

Nobody in my family would sell/trade/px a gift they had been given by anyone let alone another family member. We're a sentimental bunch.

[mickyh7]

Deep said:

Nobody in my family would sell/trade/px a gift they had been given by anyone let alone another family member. We're a sentimental bunch.

You are very lucky to have such a good family.
I hope he's delighted with his gift.