pozbaird Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 (edited) Until Covid put the kybosh on my trips to the USA, I came across a beachwear style chain of shops there called Tommy Bahama. About twenty years ago, I bought a Tommy Bahama watch for about the £60 mark, and it is still my daily go-to watch. I now own four of their watches. Indestructible, just keep going and going, looking good and without doubt, the best watches I’ve ever owned. Edited November 13, 2021 by pozbaird 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 3 minutes ago, Bert Raccoon said: It's that pragmatic stance that's got you where you are today Get Power of Attorney, it saves having difficult conversations. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 20 minutes ago, pozbaird said: Until Covid put the kybosh on my trips to the USA, I came across a beachwear style chain of shops there called Tommy Bahama. About twenty years ago, I bought a Tommy Bahama watch for about the £60 mark, and it is still my daily go-to watch. I now own four of their watches. Indestructible, just keep going and going, looking good and without doubt, the best watches I’ve ever owned. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmouth Strikes Again Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 10 hours ago, Bert Raccoon said: Not a huge watch connoisseur like most but are Tissot any good? I asked my maw for a Rolex for my Birthday but she's a pensioner and I might be ripping the pish. This one's around £300, not fussed about the inner workings etc.. But just would like a decent looking watch That's quite a drop from a Rolex! Tissot are ok, if that's your budget, check out Seiko and G-Shock as well. Steer clear of 'fashion watches' like Armani etc. Thank you. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UsedToGoToCentralPark Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 https://www.steinhartwatches.de/en/diver-watch.html?dir=asc&order=priceHow about that.Comes in a 42mm as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountyFan Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 16 hours ago, Bert Raccoon said: Not a huge watch connoisseur like most but are Tissot any good? I asked my maw for a Rolex for my Birthday but she's a pensioner and I might be ripping the pish. This one's around £300, not fussed about the inner workings etc.. But just would like a decent looking watch I have a Tissot, they are excellent. They are an actual watchmaker, not a fashion brand with cheap rubbish inflated by the badge. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmouth Strikes Again Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 Early Christmas gift for me. The 'Casi-oak' G-Shock in metal/green. GM-2100B-3AER. The closest I will get to an Audemars Piguet! Got 30% off with the official G-Shock site (£60) Watch normally £200 got it for £139. Two day free delivery, excellent. Thank you. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Rider Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 3 hours ago, Bigmouth Strikes Again said: Early Christmas gift for me. The 'Casi-oak' G-Shock in metal/green. GM-2100B-3AER. The closest I will get to an Audemars Piguet! Got 30% off with the official G-Shock site (£60) Watch normally £200 got it for £139. Two day free delivery, excellent. Thank you. Nice. Strong AP/Hublot vibes. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamamafegan Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 Early Christmas gift for me. The 'Casi-oak' G-Shock in metal/green. GM-2100B-3AER. The closest I will get to an Audemars Piguet! Got 30% off with the official G-Shock site (£60) Watch normally £200 got it for £139. Two day free delivery, excellent. Thank you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UsedToGoToCentralPark Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 Very nice case, not sure about the strap, don't suppose you could fit a NATO on it could you?ETA what size is the case?Very tempted. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmouth Strikes Again Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 7 minutes ago, UsedToGoToCentralPark said: Very nice case, not sure about the strap, don't suppose you could fit a NATO on it could you? ETA what size is the case? Very tempted. You can, quick release spring bars, G-Shock make other straps for it. Think the case is 44, big size, but the great design makes it look smaller. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post johnnydun Posted December 25, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 25, 2021 (edited) After years of reading this thread with envy, I can finally add something to it. The missus pushed the boat out this year and gave me something truly wonderful.... Ya Heuer sir! Edited December 25, 2021 by johnnydun 22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert Raccoon Posted December 25, 2021 Share Posted December 25, 2021 1 hour ago, johnnydun said: After years of reading this thread with envy, I can finally add something to it. The missus pushed the boat out this year and gave me something truly wonderful.... Ya Heuer sir! That's a belter 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnydun Posted December 25, 2021 Share Posted December 25, 2021 4 minutes ago, Bert Raccoon said: That's a belter Thank you. I am delighted with it, even better in the daylight... She said she was pondering over a Breitling, but it was in day-glo orange. So no contest really! I need to remove links, should I attempt this or take it in? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountyFan Posted December 25, 2021 Share Posted December 25, 2021 That's lovely mate well in 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Netan Sansara Posted December 25, 2021 Share Posted December 25, 2021 30 minutes ago, johnnydun said: Thank you. I am delighted with it, even better in the daylight... She said she was pondering over a Breitling, but it was in day-glo orange. So no contest really! I need to remove links, should I attempt this or take it in? Not normally a big Tag fan but that is lovely. I’d say for a decent watch like that if you’re not confident then get someone to do it. i was given a watch making experience for Christmas this year. Seems like a good couple of hours learning a bit about the company, watchmaking and putting together a custom timepiece. It’s never going to rival a Rolex but the sentimental value behind it will mean it’s one that stays in the collection for a long time. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountyFan Posted December 25, 2021 Share Posted December 25, 2021 21 minutes ago, Netan Sansara said: Not normally a big Tag fan but that is lovely. I’d say for a decent watch like that if you’re not confident then get someone to do it. i was given a watch making experience for Christmas this year. Seems like a good couple of hours learning a bit about the company, watchmaking and putting together a custom timepiece. It’s never going to rival a Rolex but the sentimental value behind it will mean it’s one that stays in the collection for a long time. That sounds great, where do you do it? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Play Posted December 25, 2021 Share Posted December 25, 2021 1 hour ago, johnnydun said: Thank you. I am delighted with it, even better in the daylight... She said she was pondering over a Breitling, but it was in day-glo orange. So no contest really! I need to remove links, should I attempt this or take it in? Dundee Derry colours always trump day-glo orange. Everyone on this forum knows that! Very nice watch. Personally I’d leave the experts to take out a link. I certainly wouldn’t be practicing on your new watch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert Raccoon Posted December 25, 2021 Share Posted December 25, 2021 (edited) Went for the Tissot and must say, love it Edited December 25, 2021 by Bert Raccoon 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountyFan Posted December 25, 2021 Share Posted December 25, 2021 1 minute ago, Bert Raccoon said: Went for the Tiscot and must say, love it I've another new Tissot on the way with Xmas money. Will throw a pic up when it arrives. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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