Good watch brands

FantasyIreland said:
That's brilliant.

Ultimately though,its your taste and its your choice,take advice as ever in life.....but go with your gut and get what you like.
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He’s still telling me “get the Breit”. He’s a top bloke but I wouldn’t like to owe him any money.
 
SWP's back said:
Out of interest, why/how are sites like that and Chrono24 able to sell these Tags so cheaply compared to authorised dealers?
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I’d they’re not an authorised dealer you take a chance when buying from them though.
If they are not an authorised stockist the watches are NOT new watches. They may be unworn “as new” but cannot BE new as the watch company (Tag etc ) do not supply them direct.
It is usually a watch that has come from an authorised dealer and as such if it comes with a warranty it will be the balance of the manufacturer warranty from the date the AD passed it on to the grey dealer.
You can get some amazing bargains however it comes with a caveat.. the watch company are under no obligation to honour a warranty that has come from an unauthorised stockist and often charge for repair work. I know of a guy who bought an Omega from a watch website, “as new” etc and after a few months it developed a fault. He sent it in thru an omega boutique and Omega charged for the repair work, almost a grand, as the warranty was invalid. It wiped out all his saving and left him out of pocket so be aware and be careful.
 
stonerblue said:
I put batteries in watches at work. I'm always amazed when someone brings in a really expensive watch thinking i'll do it for 3 quid.
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I used to do the accounts at a garage a couple of years ago, similar thing, Customers would turn up in a Prestige car and when quoted Tyre prices would opt for the budget version, ten Bob millionaires, credit up to the hilt I'm guessing.
 
Xhavenjoe said:
I saw a programme recently on Bremont watches. I liked the look of them. The name isn't too familiar to me.
Are they worth the price.
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I noticed Prince William had a nice Bremont on some time ago. I like these too.
 
crublue1 said:
Certain watches shout 'watch guy' to the trained eye. Easy to spot, but it's not always obvious.
I've struck up many a convo with someone who is wearing an interesting piece, they always turn out to be knowledgable.
If someone owns an oris, they haven't bought it by accident or coincidence, as it's off the radar to most. Any watch on a nato, usually a watch guy.
Speedy on vintage leather, watch guy. Tag monaco, seiko skx, any orient, even the vostoks, all usually mean the same.
It's the first thing I look for when meeting someone.
Yeah, I know, i'm weird lol
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My wife spotted an Oris on a flea market in Blackpool years ago. Bought it straight away for £100. Still going strong. She wears it most days.
 

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malg said:
Would you recommend one? I've a few Hamilton's but they're a bit boring.
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Yep, the trident is a great watch malg. The finishing is up there with watches costing a lot more. Built like a tank as well.
The new price has crept up over the last few years, but they still offer good value imo.
Dont pay full retail, sign up to the mailing list, for 2 reasons. They will send you loupe, the magazine, which is a good read, (think its bi-monthly) and they also send vouchers out giving you a discount off a watch purchase, probably £100 off a trident.
They also seem to hold their value as well. In fact mk1 tridents seem to be getting more sought after.
Hope that helps
 
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