Cocks on clocks (Part the Second)

Mrs_Maureen_OPinion · 23 January 2023 21:41

Don’t buy that one: you’ll be paying a lot of tax/duty/conversion charges/shipping/handling fees - there’s a couple in the UK:

The diver is always the better bet, as at least you’ll be able to actually sell it again when you get fed-up with the ghastly ‘Swiss Toni’ vibe of bimetal wristwatches…

I almost like the JPS vibe of the chronograph, by far the best looking of Tudor’s offer (aside from the various Pelagi…):

Now that G.O. is a little better-known, they’re not quite the watchmaking bargain they once were, but Union Glashütte are still very overlooked in the UK, and well worth a browse.

Gyroscope · 23 January 2023 21:47

and £1200 left for Death By Whisky.

if your tastes align with mine.

Sir_Franc · 23 January 2023 21:48

https://www.goldsmiths.co.uk/Pre+Owned-Breitling-Pre+Owned-Breitling-Superocean-Heritage-46-A1732024/BB68-A1732024/BB68/p/408500119490

Or

https://www.goldsmiths.co.uk/Pre+Owned-Tudor-Pre+Owned-Tudor-Black-Bay-Sand.G-Mens-Watch-M79733N+0007-M79733N+0007/p/408000512490

mibby · 23 January 2023 21:50

I have a Black Bay red I am umming and aahing about selling…

Gyroscope · 23 January 2023 21:52

Although personally I’d be going for

nobody down the pub is going to be wearing one of those

edit: sorry, replied to the wrong post

mibby · 23 January 2023 21:54

I’m not convinced by the ginormous bezel, and even with the ginormous bezel it’s still tiny.

Gyroscope · 23 January 2023 21:55

Absolutely. It’s a total freak but I like it.

Mrs_Maureen_OPinion · 23 January 2023 21:57

Like that, bit of an ‘Area 51’ vibe to it… (And not everyone has an entire doner-kebab for a wrist.)

Gyroscope · 23 January 2023 22:00

It’s the AA way.

I would like a new steel sports watch.

Have you considered a tiny WG 1960s extra from the X Files?

Tons_of_fun · 24 January 2023 09:26

That Zenith Chrono is the tits although, as I have now fully embraced my questionable taste, I rather like the coffee and cream colour scheme you can get it in.

Gyroscope · 24 January 2023 09:27

Big agree here - the coffee is even nicer than the panda.

Kevin · 24 January 2023 10:11

Nice to see this bit has been totally ignored!

Mrs_Maureen_OPinion · 24 January 2023 12:05

For substantially less than the cost of servicing a Zenith, Accurist have got your back…

Or if it must be mechanical, Tissot’s PRX chronos are a lot of watch for £1,500 -

kernow · 24 January 2023 12:19

Buy a JLC

Mrs_Maureen_OPinion · 24 January 2023 18:20

kernow · 24 January 2023 18:23

Hardly in budget innit
I have four watches and only two are Rolex!

Myrman · 24 January 2023 19:21

In the same ballpark pricewise and 40mm I really like the North Flag.

kernow · 24 January 2023 20:04

I like the north flag too, tried one on once when it was available and it suffered from the typical sea dweller thickness most of their range has.

Now you can’t get it and barely see it, and it’s £3k+ for the non bracelet version

Bolts · 24 January 2023 21:11

It’s a good call Nick, I have a Tudor Ranger and this might complement it nicely - it stands out.

josh · 24 January 2023 21:28

Can’t decide if I like it or not but it is interesting…