Who owns a luxury watch

drawboy said:
It is a bit like cars I suppose, you can get to the golf club in a Kia or you can get there in a Ferrari, both do the job but if you can afford a Ferrari then why not? No one buys a Swiss watch to tell the time on it is a luxury item. If you are going to buy one then get the one you want, take your time choosing. There are better marques than Rolex. Panneri, Patel Philippe, Hublot and Cartier amongst them but you will pay Mega bucks for some. If I had the choice for the money I can realistic ally go to it would be the Rolex Submariner.
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10 a penny in any Singaporean pawn shop these days due to many Commercial Divers bad investments. And they don't hold time...
 
I recently bought an eternity ring for HID from a small independent jeweller and watches were brought into the conversation, to which he brought out a tray of used rolex and breitling. the first thing that struck me was I never thought of buying a 2nd hand watch.I have an 11 year old tag, which for sentimental reasons would never get sold, but he says tag don't hold money like the above.
He was trying to sell me a 20year old rolex for £3500, with the offer of bring it back in 5years,i'll give you your money back. I didn't buy one, but know a couple of fellas that have, who will keep them a couple of years , trade up to a £4.5K watch and so on,
 
I have a tag aquaracer but I don't class it as a luxury watch, those that cost more than 5K to me are luxury, which I can't afford.
 
I must confess to shaking my head at guys who spend zillions on cars and watches.

One is restricted to 70 mph so why buy one that does 200mph.

The other lets you know what the time is.

I would love someone to describe 'luxury watch' to me. A watch is a watch...... especially when you may leave it on the motorway service wash basin or driving range support. [like two folk I knew].
 
the hammer said:
I recently bought an eternity ring for HID from a small independent jeweller and watches were brought into the conversation, to which he brought out a tray of used rolex and breitling. the first thing that struck me was I never thought of buying a 2nd hand watch.I have an 11 year old tag, which for sentimental reasons would never get sold, but he says tag don't hold money like the above.
He was trying to sell me a 20year old rolex for £3500, with the offer of bring it back in 5years,i'll give you your money back. I didn't buy one, but know a couple of fellas that have, who will keep them a couple of years , trade up to a £4.5K watch and so on,
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Yep according to some, Rolex aren't just watches, they are an investment. Iv been looking on chrono24 at second hand ones but I'm a bit wary about spending that kind of money online. Anybody bought from this site???As for the submariner, a new one is a bit out of my price range.

As for you guys that don't understand luxury watches- get off my thread!! Lol, some folk with a 10 grand watch probably can't understand why you spend £1000 a year on golf fees to trek round for 5 hours in the pouring rain, then moan like a bitch when you come off the course- swings and roundabouts!
 
One mans meat etc. Most luxury items are out of many folks price ranges. Sports cars, boats, big country houses and the like are lottery winners playthings but a nice watch is within reach. I'm currently saving for a Rolex. I have wanted one for as long as I remember and I could get it out of the bank but I want to save for it, that way I'll appreciate it more when I go buy it.
 
If I had the spare cash I'd be looking at Sinn or Bell & Ross for something a little different....They both make some ugly models too though imo.. Panerai make some lovely (but expensive) watches too.

For far less money, there's a Steinhart range (the square faced Aviation models) I really like too, but their other ranges are too rolexy and just look like rip offs imo.

Vintage rolex appreciate in value and there is a thriving scene a bloke I know partakes in.
 
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I like it to look good (in my eyes), be accurate, and be well made to stand up to the rigors of everyday life. A couple of Tags have served me exceptionally well for the last 12 years and relatively not that expensive
 
Currently looking into an Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra with the new 8600 Co-Axial movement in it. More accurate and less moving parts, so only needs servicing once every 10 years…Plus they look AWESOME. Fancy an old Speedmaster Pro too. But beggars can't be choosers.

I urge anyone who has a remote interest in luxury watches to NOT visit www.chrono24.com. It will end you.
 
murphthemog said:
Bell and Ross look like they are made in someone's garage. I quite like it!
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Lol, they do, look about the same weight as an aircraft carrier!! But a couple of nice ones too though.

I think for my first one I'd rather stick with the bigger brands,
 
I have a Seiko Speed Timer from 1974 and I love it. I think it looks really good and has some sentimental value being as old as I am.

If I had the money, I would buy a Bremont MBII but can't justify 3k on a watch at the moment!
 
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