The watch thread.

zagatoes30

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Doctor Houx said:
Not even the famous Heuer Monaco as worn by Steve McQueen in “Le Mans”?

This is my collection, of which the Monaco is one of the least expensive but my favourite. Worn sparingly as it has an easy-scratch plastic face.

All are autos, and with the two Tourbillons I’ve always been advised not to use watch winders as mechs are so complex and delicate that unnecessary wear is not good. Is this right? The Patek is getting quite old now and not problematic, so I tend to think if it ain’t broke don’t fix (wind) it.

Most of them get used every 3 months or so for a couple of weeks, so I hope that keeps the mech in good order. The Chopard Mille Mille just had a full repair and service as I dropped it on a wooden floor and not surprisingly it stopped working! View attachment 63871
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Lovely but no not even Steve McQueen can get me excited about square watches even the Monaco which I get why people like just not me
 
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It's not expensive, rare or special - but this is the most special watch in my collection.

Was an 18th birthday/prom present from my now wife - some 14 years ago and she spent her savings on it, pre her having a job (we both weren't the flushest back then!)

I'd wanted it pretty much from the day we met about 10 months before so means alot to me, even for some cheap designer mass produced tat really. Only when I dig it out and compare to some of the newer pieces or autos do I see how poor it looks, still love it lol.
 

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Sommi

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Happy new year all.
This thread interests me deeply. I am not a watch person but have in the past decade gifted my dad a Tag and a Rolex. Personally happy with my Tissot touchscreen.
I am now looking for a ladies watch for Mrs Sommi's 40th! I have seen a lot of internet chatter on gents watch but for ladies watches don't seem to be that big a deal.
What should I look for? Have you gifted your partner a lovely timepiece and did they like it?
Cost wise if I have to go into 10k+ it will have to be an investment piece. Not fussed whether new or used.
Thanks.
 
JonW

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Sommi said:
Happy new year all.
This thread interests me deeply. I am not a watch person but have in the past decade gifted my dad a Tag and a Rolex. Personally happy with my Tissot touchscreen.
I am now looking for a ladies watch for Mrs Sommi's 40th! I have seen a lot of internet chatter on gents watch but for ladies watches don't seem to be that big a deal.
What should I look for? Have you gifted your partner a lovely timepiece and did they like it?
Cost wise if I have to go into 10k+ it will have to be an investment piece. Not fussed whether new or used.
Thanks.
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Sommi

I would go vintage Rolex every time. It depends a bit what she likes, but I would buy something like this... even better if you could get one from 1980 (year of birth)...

https://chrono24.app/rolex/lady-dat...977--id12808486.htm?SETLANG=en_GB&SETCURR=GBP
 
Sommi

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That's a great suggestion. I have explored the year of birth angle as well. Is chrono24 a good online seller? And is there an issue buying without papers?
 
CatmanV2

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Sommi said:
That's a great suggestion. I have explored the year of birth angle as well. Is chrono24 a good online seller? And is there an issue buying without papers?
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No papers reduces the value.

Watchfinder is very good as well

C
 
JonW

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Sommi said:
That's a great suggestion. I have explored the year of birth angle as well. Is chrono24 a good online seller? And is there an issue buying without papers?
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Chrono24 is pretty good, but If you’re able to be in London, then I would recommend the Vintage Watch Company shop in the Burlington Arcade or a boutique called Chronext that used to be just round the corner opposite Green Park tube...

As C has said, if you were partly buying as an investment, then having the box and papers makes it more valuable... however, if just buying as a pretty watch, then no reason to need papers or original box...
 
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JonW said:
Chrono24 is pretty good, but If you’re able to be in London, then I would recommend the Vintage Watch Company shop in the Burlington Arcade or a boutique called Chronext that used to be just round the corner opposite Green Park tube...

As C has said, if you were partly buying as an investment, then having the box and papers makes it more valuable... however, if just buying as a pretty watch, then no reason to need papers or original box...
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Unless if your wife is like mine and wants the pretty box that goes with the pretty jewellery!
 
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