Owning a nice watch

[East Level 2]

I would recommend Swiss Watch Repairs on St Anne's arcade, sell and repair a variety of high end Swiss watches. I have used them for watch repairs, excellent workmanship donein about 2 weeks. The catch is it'll cost £400! As ever it's about balancing what the watch means on a personal level to whether it's sensible to repair it.

There is another watch booth type place on the first floor of the Arndale near the Market who don't do in house repairs but send to the manufacturer repair/service centre, so will cost just as much and take 6/8 weeks. Good luck!

Cheers but the watch is only worth £140 - £150 so I won't be spending 400 on a repair.

 

[malg]

I sold my rolex and bought this as a replacement. It's never off my wrist.

There's just something about the look of them

 

[Deleted member 77198]

I sold my rolex and bought this as a replacement. It's never off my wrist.

I like those with a black strap:

 

[asgoodasitgets]

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Treated myself this week, Rolex submariner 16610
Looking at some advice on how to get myself on a Rolex waiting list from an AD ?

I wouldn’t overly worry about getting on any AD s waiting list for a mass produced Swiss watch . Similarly, prices do seem to be steadying and , dare I say it, returning closer to RRP on the Rolex sports models .
There will be plenty available soon .

 

[1961_vintage]

I like those with a black strap:

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That's exactly how I wear mine PC. The bracelet looks great but to wear as an everyday watch this strap is perfect.

 

[discopop]

I like those with a black strap:

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I have this in my collection and have never considered that strap before might have to get one as that looks great.

However I have been doing the sly on my speedmaster with my Tudor Pelagos which I just love to wear.

 

[Elbow beards]

Had one of these for 15 years. Stunning watch, sapphire crystal and hi tech ceramic so not a scratch on it.

 

[BTH]

I love my Omega Seamaster Automatic from c1998 and nothing I’ve seen since is better -full stop -nothing

I'm with you. Omega Seamaster for me!

 

[Rory Bluelow]

For a long time I baulked at buying a decent Swiss watch but a few years ago I got a Zenith Elite dress watch on a black crocodile strap. Not the most fashionable brand but I fell for the beautifully engraved dial and silver numerals. Very elegant and a great timekeeper too. Just before last Christmas, I treated myself to a Tudor Heritage Black Bay. Went for the Black & gold face and bezel with the chunky metallic strap and very pleased with it and its retro looks. I’d really love a Submariner but can’t justify to myself spending so much on a watch (even though it would be an investment). Having said that, my old boss had an extensive collection including Patek Phillipe and A Lange and Sohne amongst others worth a small fortune !
My good lady says watches are just male jewellery and basically a “man thing“…to be fair she’s probably right.

 

[Ribble73]

I'm with you. Omega Seamaster for me!

I did briefly consider trading it in for a newer Co-axial Seamaster but changed my mind -as the new ones don’t look anything like as good IMHO