Orson
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I'm looking at getting one of these...
What watch do you wear? Part 2-image-148358330.jpg
It's an Armani Exchange chronograph, anybody have one?
I've not looked for prices on the uk yet, just saw it and liked it so added it to my amazon wish list but its priced in dollars, $220
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Mr.D said:Just like to warn some people.
Sent my Tag Monaco Chrono to Chealwatch for servicing in Dec last year.
Got it back and the chrono reset was misaligned ; not a problem it had when sent or exhibited in the 6 years I've owned the watch.
Sent it back for repair under warranty. Initially it came back with correct alignment ; first time I used the chrono reset it was misaligned again; even worse than before.
At the same time I sent a vintage Omega Seamaster for servicing.
I've just asked for that one to be returned as 4 months later chealwatch are unable to regulate it , provide a reasonable estimate of turnaround and unable to offer any explanation as to why.
This is despite numerous emails and phone calls where I have never been anything other than completely reasonable. I even offered to pay for more involved repair of the seamaster if required.
I will not trust them to rectify the Monaco Chrono. I'd rather pay someone else that risk sending it back to Chealwatch.
I would recommend that you find an alternative recommended watchmaker from one of the many watch forums.
I'm just home from a family holiday in Orlando where I couldn't resist buying these 2 watches. I bought the Nixon (51-30) first thinking that would be my 'holiday purchase', but when I saw the Bulova (Precisionist 98B172 with a carbon fibre face)) I bought that as well. I just couldn't resist
the watch to have caught my eye today is this one
17380744 | Luxury Watches | Watches | Goldsmiths Website
although i thought F1's were generally a bit cheaper than this one at £1,175. looks nice though.
Do a search for the model number and you'll get it cheaper somewhere.
It's a chronograph, they're always dearer.
At the same time, I would personally say £1000+ is too much to spend on a quartz watch.
IMO, anything over £500-£600 and you should be getting an auto.
At least there's some engineering gone into the price then.
do quite like this one as well which is a lot cheaper than goldsmiths
Buy Tag Heuer WAU1114.BA0858 F1 Grande Date Gents Quartz Watch - WAU1114BA0858 Tag Heuer - Precision
i have also just asked the watch hut if they can price match as they have it up for £975
This particular model cost me $410 including tax, which is about £265. I've just had a quick surf around and found the same model on sale in the UK from £290 up to £345. So yes, its cheaper in the States but not significantly.if you don't mind me asking, how much are the 51-30's over in the states? much cheaper than here?
£600 is more like what I'd pay for a quartz, tops.
Personally though, I don't like the coloured TAG logo.
My F1 grande date was just plain white logo on a black face.
the watch to have caught my eye today is this one
17380744 | Luxury Watches | Watches | Goldsmiths Website
although i thought F1's were generally a bit cheaper than this one at £1,175. looks nice though.
I'm just home from a family holiday in Orlando where I couldn't resist buying these 2 watches....
That's funny ....I also went to Orlando a couple of years ago for a family holiday and picked these two beauties from the Outlets... couldn't decide between them so scored a good deal on both.
It's strange as I've never been a "watch-man" and haven't worn a watch for years before getting these, relying on my phone instead. Now I seem to be scoping people's wrists if they look like they have something interesting...must be getting old...
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found a cave dweller for sale on ebay - 2 ears old though
Boschett Cave Dweller Mens Automatic Watch | eBay
I really like the classic look of this Longines but cant decide if it is worth the money
Longines Heritage Column-Wheel Chronograph Watch - L27334722
Nice watches, I cant help but think I have seen that Longines before...
Ah yeah, on my wrist.