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Re: Watch lovers?

Post by Rag_It » Tue Nov 12, 2013 1:20 pm

Sanjoy wrote:This appear in anyone else's fbook feed?

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It didn't Sanj, but fluck me - that is a seriously nice bit of kit! To be honest, the tweed strap got me hard.... http://schofieldwatchcompany.com/shop/green-tweed/

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Re: Watch lovers?

Post by clan » Tue Nov 12, 2013 2:01 pm

Lazydonkey wrote:007 is a cracking everyday watch. Highly recommended.

I'd suggest buying from Yorkshire watches over creation though...

http://www.yorkshirewatches.co.uk

At least you know they are already in the UK and a duties are paid.

Any watch with a j means it was built in Japan which means it's more expensive and more coveted than the K alternatives. My two seikos are a k's as I'm a pikey. I've noticed no downsides.

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ste7en wrote:Another :thumbsup for Yorkshire Watches. I've used them and you have the piece of mind that there's someone on the end of the phone if you have any issues with your purchase.

As already said that's a cracking everyday watch you're looking at however some info on the movement which may or may not be important to you.

The watch you are looking at has a 7S26 movement which is non hacking and non winding. This means if you take the watch off for a day or so and it stops you cannot wind it at the crown. Movement of the watch is the only way to wind it up. Non hacking means the second hand does not stop when you pull out the crown to set the time. If these aspects of the movement are important to you then you will need to be a bit flexible with your budget. My Seiko Monster for example has a 4R36 movement wich is hacking and winding but will set you back a bit more than the 007.
Cheers for the comments guys, interesting information on the movement as I hadn't noticed that although I don't think it will put me off as the watch is bang on budget for me.
I've researched Creation Watches a lot and they do get a lot of good feedback and I think they are around £50-£60 cheaper than Yorkshire so even if I get stung for import charges it will still be a good bit cheaper. Decisions decisions :D
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Re: Watch lovers?

Post by gorrie » Wed Nov 13, 2013 2:37 pm

I've bought from Creation in the past with no issue... but there's been reports recently of 1 or 2 customers unhappy with the watch and having the cold shoulder from their after sales support.
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Re: Watch lovers?

Post by shooomer » Wed Nov 13, 2013 3:33 pm

How would I get my watch valued to sell?

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Re: Watch lovers?

Post by ClarkyBoy » Wed Nov 13, 2013 8:11 pm

Jeweller or watch specialist?
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Re: Watch lovers?

Post by ~ ~ Cal ~ ~ » Mon Nov 25, 2013 10:30 pm

Quite a nice edit on the joy of watches

http://vimeo.com/75349508

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Re: Watch lovers?

Post by GregR » Mon Nov 25, 2013 10:43 pm

shooomer wrote:How would I get my watch valued to sell?
£6k :)
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Re: Watch lovers?

Post by Rag_It » Mon Nov 25, 2013 10:57 pm

~ ~ Cal ~ ~ wrote:Quite a nice edit on the joy of watches

http://vimeo.com/75349508

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Great clip Cal!

Okay, all that did was instill a greater desire for a really simple but big IWC (I know Rolfey, i know!)

However, if i sold the company tomorrow (okay it would be worth probably less than the Rolex!) but the Rolex Blue/Black did it for me.... Lovely!

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Re: Watch lovers?

Post by Gareth » Tue Nov 26, 2013 7:47 pm

Rag_It wrote:
~ ~ Cal ~ ~ wrote:Quite a nice edit on the joy of watches

http://vimeo.com/75349508

:D
Great clip Cal!

Okay, all that did was instill a greater desire for a really simple but big IWC (I know Rolfey, i know!)

However, if i sold the company tomorrow (okay it would be worth probably less than the Rolex!) but the Rolex Blue/Black did it for me.... Lovely!
Yup, really enjoyed that video and makes me want his first Patek.
I'm quite willing to sell the cars to pay for them too :-)
There lies the problem. I'm a total watch snob and if I can't afford the real deal, I'm not interested in making do! So not interested in anything that isn't a Rolex, Omega, Patek, Panerai, IWC, AP,JLC etc etc...

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Re: Watch lovers?

Post by Stevoraith » Tue Nov 26, 2013 10:22 pm

Rag_It wrote:
~ ~ Cal ~ ~ wrote:Quite a nice edit on the joy of watches

http://vimeo.com/75349508

:D
Great clip Cal!

Okay, all that did was instill a greater desire for a really simple but big IWC (I know Rolfey, i know!)

However, if i sold the company tomorrow (okay it would be worth probably less than the Rolex!) but the Rolex Blue/Black did it for me.... Lovely!
:withstupid On both points.

Love the simplicity of the big IWC and that blue/black Rolex is awesome :love
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Re: Watch lovers?

Post by dlogan » Thu Nov 28, 2013 11:27 am

Great little clip, and incredible passion and knowledge.

Blue Black Rolex is lovely.

Loved the 2nd Patek too.

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Re: Watch lovers?

Post by H8OAG » Thu Nov 28, 2013 11:55 am

He really knows his stuff.......


Vintage Daytona for me...............

Did you notice how his tattoo's stop to accentuate any wrist candy he is wearing?

I guess the modern equivalent of Sir Jackie getting specially tailored jackets and shirts (left sleeve up to 2" shorter) as long time roving ambassador for Rolex


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Re: Watch lovers?

Post by hendeg » Tue Dec 03, 2013 1:32 pm

Picked this up from SELOC. Fancy hiring your watches?

http://techcrunch.com/2013/12/02/eleven ... rist-wear/
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Re: Watch lovers?

Post by tut » Tue Dec 03, 2013 4:39 pm

Our pilot's watches were IWC.

Needless to say I never kept one, and the solid gold one that I received from the Sultan of Oman I gave to a friend, who like some of you was a collector and appreciated it.

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Re: Watch lovers?

Post by rossybee » Tue Dec 03, 2013 9:57 pm

That white-faced Patek at 7:20 is stunning 8)

Interesting story behind the Submariner Comex - was given to clients, none were ever sold, not suitable for saturation divers :D ....reminds me of visiting Comex's headquarters in Marseille many moons ago with my father on business - fascinating place :thumbsup
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