Member Since: 09 Mar 2014
Location: world
Posts: 488
Nice watches but always been an Omega man.... I have a couple of Seamasters and a very early breiling colt.
7th Apr 2014 5:47 pm
Fitzy73
Member Since: 09 Feb 2014
Location: Truro
Posts: 2407
When I got engaged a few years ago, I decided why should I miss out on something shiny, so my now wife got a diamond and I thought I would treat myself to a nice watch.
I didn't have any plans to buy a Rolex as I fancied an IWC one, but somehow ended up with a Submariner. I do like it but in certain company it does make me feel a little uncomfortable and I find myself making sure it is hidden by a sleeve.
7th Apr 2014 6:27 pm
Garagegmx
Member Since: 09 Feb 2014
Location: UK
Posts: 916
Lance Armstrong wears a Pepsi, not sure that's a very good brand endorsement.
7th Apr 2014 6:40 pm
stew 46
Member Since: 01 Dec 2011
Location: cornwall
Posts: 10146
CASIO for the builder -------------------------------------------------
if you cant hold on dont let go , it ill come in handy for something even if you never use it.
D3 SE 05,
110 s wagon 300 tdi SOLD
h top transit
crew cab transit
transit connect
ausa dumper, muck truck .
peljob 2.5 digger
06 L 200 crew cab
7th Apr 2014 7:02 pm
astonbuilder
Member Since: 29 Sep 2006
Location: MIDLANDS
Posts: 8052
I have some of my watches serviced by Indy specialists, some by manufacturer. All depends on age/history. Just like finding a mechanic you trust to do your car (and as expensive).
Think I know pretty much every Pepsi dial GMT for sale on the web at the moment (and some are overpriced tat TBH ) but have located two private sale and one Indy I'll be following up this week
I have a few nice watches but this Pepsi dial GMT really does it for me
Of all my watches it's my current GMT that gets most comments about it being 'fake' or "my mate bought one of them for ten pounds" despite it being fairly discrete and not the most expensive. As someone else said you know and those that know watches know so you just smile and let them ramble.
Will keep searching and maybe one day I'll pick up the 2014 white gold one cheaply somewhere
7th Apr 2014 7:06 pm
astonbuilder
Member Since: 29 Sep 2006
Location: MIDLANDS
Posts: 8052
stew 46 wrote:
CASIO for the builder
I prefer Seiko divers watch for when I'm getting mucky doing 'stuff'
7th Apr 2014 7:21 pm
Windowlicker
Member Since: 12 Sep 2010
Location: East Yorkshire
Posts: 580
I assume you have seen this one,
http://www.blowers-jewellers.co.uk/more_2.htm
I have had a few watches from them, great to deal with, and always some movement on price, this one looks v tidy , bar some slight marks on the serrated outer ring at the top, in the first picture, nothing that can't be sorted were it required.
Though some prefer a used watch to look used, or have a patina of sorts, wouldn't do for me and my OCD , but each to their own.
The reality of it is, if there are some marks on already, you would probably covert it less and wear it more, than if it were perfect and unmarked.Procrastination is the thief of time!!
7th Apr 2014 7:21 pm
Scarab
Member Since: 11 Jun 2011
Location: Hastings
Posts: 1283
Thanks for the link windowlicker!
I sold my Daytona 116520 about 7 years ago and have regretted it ever since....they do have some nice ones.
7th Apr 2014 7:29 pm
Andy Foster
Member Since: 27 Dec 2009
Location: Liverpool
Posts: 6551
I love watch threads. Keep them coming
Would like an Omega but SWMBO says I don't need one
As for work my well used Sunnto has just taken the knock so now got a Casio.
Cheers
AndyD4 MY15 SE TECH
D3 gone but never forgotten.
7th Apr 2014 7:52 pm
CGA
Member Since: 03 May 2010
Location: Preferably horrizontal
Posts: 284
If you don't want to do without your watch for weeks, Duncan at Genesis watchmaking operates a booking system whereby you book it in and he contacts you when he is able to service it. It's away for a couple of weeks, not 7-8. He has access to Rolex genuine parts, and although I haven't used him myself, I understand he is highly regarded.
You can get a genuine Pepsi bezel insert (not for the ceramic's) and quite easily swap them over for a black, or Coke insert without specialist tools.CGA
7th Apr 2014 8:57 pm
astonbuilder
Member Since: 29 Sep 2006
Location: MIDLANDS
Posts: 8052
That would be like having a D3 with D4 parts fitted.........oh, hang on a minute
£24.99. Have half a dozen different watches sub £30 plus a G-Shock
I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
7th Apr 2014 10:23 pm
fishinmad
Member Since: 30 Jan 2012
Location: St Ives
Posts: 877
I have just bought one of the new Omeaga Seamasters, ceramic bezel but the face has changed from the blue with waivey lines to plain blue, and the date has also changed to silver on blue.
On reflection i think I prefer the old model so end up wearing my old Oris big crown most days (Oris are great watches IMHO).Club Narpy Torch
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) but have located two private sale and one Indy I'll be following up this week 
