I had the white dial explorer and i traded it in against a Rolex deep sea ( blue/black dial ) 2 years ago,i paid £7,000 for the explorer and got £10,000 for the trade in,but prices have dropped this last 18 months and you would not get anything near £10,000 now,i paid a total of £15,000 ( minus the trade in ) for the deep sea but now they are going for about £12,000,i would advise buy now while the prices are down and sit on it as in the long run you wont lose on a Rolex.
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I saw an interesting thing recently on rolex. They use to be very expensive and produced in low numbers so rare.
They are now among the top selling brands. There are possibly casio models from recent years that are rarer than Rolex.
The mass production of high end watches is why the values are falling.
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You must be mad...Bought a Planet Ocean this morning which should be with me on Monday.
Like a kid at Christmas now waiting.
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No I've gone for that exact look, it's a hybrid rubber bellied strap with black alligator inlay and looks stunning.
I have less money now... ;-)
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Go for it get the explorer :)
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Nice, enjoyBought a Planet Ocean this morning which should be with me on Monday.
Like a kid at Christmas now waiting.
Planet Ocean 600M Seamaster Steel Master Chronometer Certified Watch 215.33.44.21.01.001 | OMEGA US®
Discover the elegant style of the Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M Steel watch (Ref. 215.33.44.21.01.001), and buy it online on the official OMEGA® Website! Take advantage of the full, certified OMEGA® experience for your online purchase and enjoy the performances and authentic style of this timepiece.
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I know it's a million miles from an Omega or a Rolex, but I've just bought a Citizen CZ Gen-2 hybrid.
I wanted a decent watch but I've never seen one that screams "BUY ME!!" I was considering a Citizen Eco-Drive and while looking I saw the hybrid.
I'd never heard of hybrid watches and did some digging. Citizen have a couple, and other makes such as Garmin, Tissot, Kronaby, Fossil and Withings have a wider range.
Essentially it's a smart watch with analogue hands. There are fewer "smart" features than on a full smart watch but the battery life is about a month rather than a day or two. The face appearance can be changed via an app and historic health data such as steps are also stored in the app. If the phone disconnects from the app it retains data for a couple of weeks at least and updates the app when connection is re-established.
The limiting factor for some reviewers is the lack of a second hand, and this seems to apply for almost all hybrid watch manufacturers.
There are several styles available (with out without bezel, different straps/bracelets)
I bought the one below and have it showing pulse, steps, day/date and battery level.
Edit: The link goes to the page for the range rather than the individual model. The one I have is top left on the page.
www.citizenwatch.co.uk
I wanted a decent watch but I've never seen one that screams "BUY ME!!" I was considering a Citizen Eco-Drive and while looking I saw the hybrid.
I'd never heard of hybrid watches and did some digging. Citizen have a couple, and other makes such as Garmin, Tissot, Kronaby, Fossil and Withings have a wider range.
Essentially it's a smart watch with analogue hands. There are fewer "smart" features than on a full smart watch but the battery life is about a month rather than a day or two. The face appearance can be changed via an app and historic health data such as steps are also stored in the app. If the phone disconnects from the app it retains data for a couple of weeks at least and updates the app when connection is re-established.
The limiting factor for some reviewers is the lack of a second hand, and this seems to apply for almost all hybrid watch manufacturers.
There are several styles available (with out without bezel, different straps/bracelets)
I bought the one below and have it showing pulse, steps, day/date and battery level.
Edit: The link goes to the page for the range rather than the individual model. The one I have is top left on the page.
CZ Smart Hybrid from Citizen
www.citizenwatch.co.uk
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Enjoy. Citizen watches are really under appreciated they are packed with features and, unlike Swiss watches, keep good time.I know it's a million miles from an Omega or a Rolex, but I've just bought a Citizen CZ Gen-2 hybrid.
I wanted a decent watch but I've never seen one that screams "BUY ME!!" I was considering a Citizen Eco-Drive and while looking I saw the hybrid.
I'd never heard of hybrid watches and did some digging. Citizen have a couple, and other makes such as Garmin, Tissot, Kronaby, Fossil and Withings have a wider range.
Essentially it's a smart watch with analogue hands. There are fewer "smart" features than on a full smart watch but the battery life is about a month rather than a day or two. The face appearance can be changed via an app and historic health data such as steps are also stored in the app. If the phone disconnects from the app it retains data for a couple of weeks at least and updates the app when connection is re-established.
The limiting factor for some reviewers is the lack of a second hand, and this seems to apply for almost all hybrid watch manufacturers.
There are several styles available (with out without bezel, different straps/bracelets)
I bought the one below and have it showing pulse, steps, day/date and battery level.
Edit: The link goes to the page for the range rather than the individual model. The one I have is top left on the page.
CZ Smart Hybrid from Citizen
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I don't think the hands rely on a standard mechanical drive as they automatically change when crossing time zones.
Also, both hands point to the 9 when displaying notifications from the phone such as texts, emails, weather updates etc.
May already have been posted but for all watches, even those worth just a few hundred pounds try to keep the box the watch arrived in, as well as any documents.
Failing that ensure you take images of any valuables you have, especially taking note of the serial number of a watch as they're registered on various databases.
My Dad had an 1850's fob watch which was valued at £800 when his house was broken into around 40 years ago, he kept it in his drinks cabinet in the bottom of a Whisky box but the robbers found it. When he claimed on his insurance they paid him £200. All a bit different now but the more evidence you have of owning valuable items the better chance you get of being paid the correct amount of the claim.
Also for items like iPads/laptops/expensive TV's keep and photograph the user manual as well as receipts, they're accepted as proof of ownership by Insurance companies.
Failing that ensure you take images of any valuables you have, especially taking note of the serial number of a watch as they're registered on various databases.
My Dad had an 1850's fob watch which was valued at £800 when his house was broken into around 40 years ago, he kept it in his drinks cabinet in the bottom of a Whisky box but the robbers found it. When he claimed on his insurance they paid him £200. All a bit different now but the more evidence you have of owning valuable items the better chance you get of being paid the correct amount of the claim.
Also for items like iPads/laptops/expensive TV's keep and photograph the user manual as well as receipts, they're accepted as proof of ownership by Insurance companies.
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A woman was mugged in London outside St Pancras for her £185,000 Richard Mille watch on Sunday.
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Would love to get a seamaster. 1st thing to do after putting it onBought a Planet Ocean this morning which should be with me on Monday.
Like a kid at Christmas now waiting.
Planet Ocean 600M Seamaster Steel Master Chronometer Certified Watch 215.33.44.21.01.001 | OMEGA US®
Discover the elegant style of the Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M Steel watch (Ref. 215.33.44.21.01.001), and buy it online on the official OMEGA® Website! Take advantage of the full, certified OMEGA® experience for your online purchase and enjoy the performances and authentic style of this timepiece.
A Vesper Martini comprises three shots London dry gin, one shot vodka and half a shot dry French wine aperitif. It's James Bond's drink of choice and, thanks to the movie franchise, is famously ordered with the specification for it to be "shaken not stirred".
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I have one of these, cracking everyday watch, links to your phone as well.I know it's a million miles from an Omega or a Rolex, but I've just bought a Citizen CZ Gen-2 hybrid.
I wanted a decent watch but I've never seen one that screams "BUY ME!!" I was considering a Citizen Eco-Drive and while looking I saw the hybrid.
I'd never heard of hybrid watches and did some digging. Citizen have a couple, and other makes such as Garmin, Tissot, Kronaby, Fossil and Withings have a wider range.
Essentially it's a smart watch with analogue hands. There are fewer "smart" features than on a full smart watch but the battery life is about a month rather than a day or two. The face appearance can be changed via an app and historic health data such as steps are also stored in the app. If the phone disconnects from the app it retains data for a couple of weeks at least and updates the app when connection is re-established.
The limiting factor for some reviewers is the lack of a second hand, and this seems to apply for almost all hybrid watch manufacturers.
There are several styles available (with out without bezel, different straps/bracelets)
I bought the one below and have it showing pulse, steps, day/date and battery level.
Edit: The link goes to the page for the range rather than the individual model. The one I have is top left on the page.
CZ Smart Hybrid from Citizen
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The vermouth used was called Kina Lillet.
It was withdrawn because it contained quinine.
It’s replacement is called Lillet Blanc.
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Stunning.Bought a Planet Ocean this morning which should be with me on Monday.
Like a kid at Christmas now waiting.
Planet Ocean 600M Seamaster Steel Master Chronometer Certified Watch 215.33.44.21.01.001 | OMEGA US®
Discover the elegant style of the Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M Steel watch (Ref. 215.33.44.21.01.001), and buy it online on the official OMEGA® Website! Take advantage of the full, certified OMEGA® experience for your online purchase and enjoy the performances and authentic style of this timepiece.
I fancy an Aqua Terra
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That's how he never got malaria!
Another stunning watch no doubt.
Easy to say do it, finding the money is the hard part and convincing the wife even harder lol
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It does look stunning. Can you post a pic or three after it arrives and you've stopped running around the room in excitement ? :)
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If I spent that much on a watch, I'd be terrified to wear it out in public among the plebs. Which, I suppose, kind of defeats the purpose of owning such an item. Not much point owning such a watch if you can't show it off in public.