Hawk13
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Stylish but never been a fan of square or rectangular watches
Whereas I have always liked square watches .... here are 3 of my favourites.
Stylish but never been a fan of square or rectangular watches
Whereas I have always liked square watches .... here are 3 of my favourites.
That's whats good about this place we are all different and there is nothing wrong with that
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
Love thoseLove that old Navitimer....
I’m a fan of old watches, and here’s a selection of mine...
A 1971 Rolex Day-Date
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A 2001 Tag Monza (my engagement gift)
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And my daily - an 1989 Daytona
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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.
Just Googled that C.
One of my better search's off here and very nice too.
Seen those. Very special indeed!
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?
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?
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...
Happy New Year guys! I like chronographs.View attachment 63960