Orion03 Posted 18June, 2015 Report Share Posted 18June, 2015 Hmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spannerhead Posted 18June, 2015 Report Share Posted 18June, 2015 I personally think its ugly and I would rather buy a Porsche for that kind of money. JustJames 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion03 Posted 19June, 2015 Report Share Posted 19June, 2015 it's one of those... WOW... but whatever for... oh I guess if you have billions why not, things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asgraham Posted 19June, 2015 Report Share Posted 19June, 2015 Such a great thread! I must admit however that I have had to skip to the end as I'm currently at work. Just wanted to list a few fav brands of mine: - Ball - Baume and Mercier - Miestersinger - not sure if they have been mentioned in this thread, but their single handed watches are purely beautiful. Especially the new green face one that has popped up recently on their facebook page. I have recently joined a mailing list of the clockmaker in Sydney and he is always selling good quality new and 2nd hand watches. I cannot for the life of me get pics on this forum (via photobucket, but that's for another thread). I'm looking forward to finding time to read this thread in full..as I am in the market for a new watch. My cheap but reliable Zietner is showing it's age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-banger Posted 3September, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 3September, 2015 Porsche 911 Turbo Chronograph WatchNo affiliationhttp://www.ebay.com.au/itm/262031287948 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 3September, 2015 Report Share Posted 3September, 2015 Such a great thread! I must admit however that I have had to skip to the end as I'm currently at work. Just wanted to list a few fav brands of mine: - Ball - Baume and Mercier - Miestersinger - not sure if they have been mentioned in this thread, but their single handed watches are purely beautiful. Especially the new green face one that has popped up recently on their facebook page. I have recently joined a mailing list of the clockmaker in Sydney and he is always selling good quality new and 2nd hand watches. I cannot for the life of me get pics on this forum (via photobucket, but that's for another thread).I'm looking forward to finding time to read this thread in full..as I am in the market for a new watch. My cheap but reliable Zietner is showing it's age.oh my clockmaker is a real douche. His watches are over priced. I can't be bothered with his nonsense. Check out the following www.thewatchgallery.com.auwww.watchgallery.com.auwww.watchtime.com.auwww.watchtrader.com.auwww.vintagewatchco.com.aui have personal experience with all of these stores and have bought one or more watches from them The first store is run by Chris LaGalle and over the years I've come to call him a friend. He calls a spade a spade, honest and stand up guy, sells quality watches and stands by his products. He's a super nice guy too. But it all the other dealers are good too! asgraham 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
symsy Posted 15October, 2015 Report Share Posted 15October, 2015 (edited) Wore a Hublot for years , all I can say is , worked on cars , garden and more and even with a few nicks and scratches , sold it for only 20% less than I paid 12+ years later great watch.In the past 8 years been wearing a vintage Breitling.. lots a looks .. much smaller price tag but niceBought my dream watch on for my 40th … still nice but the services can be expensive. in porsche territory.. not fitting with my move to the beach lifestyleThinking of swapping it for a nice Panerai or IWC Pilot ChronoIm slowly getting to read many of the great threads in ths forum Edited 14March, 2017 by symsy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spannerhead Posted 15October, 2015 Report Share Posted 15October, 2015 I do like the older Breitling , not a big fan of modern watches or cars for that matter ! I used to believe wearing a watch over a couple of K was crazy but now some of my vintage collection are over 10k , madness ! This is one of my beaters , yet still gone up a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 7November, 2015 Report Share Posted 7November, 2015 Check out this video on Hodinkee. How adorable is this kid and Daniel Craig - what a star. Can't wait to see the film.https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/daniel-craig-gives-mega-fan-anomega-seamaster-300-spectre-limited-edition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 4December, 2015 Report Share Posted 4December, 2015 Heads up ; Nov 2015 Octane is a 2 for 1 deal with 92 page watch magazine good for all the folks into Bondage. asgraham 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spannerhead Posted 4December, 2015 Report Share Posted 4December, 2015 (edited) Heads up ; Nov 2015 Octane is a 2 for 1 deal with 92 page watch magazine good for all the folks into Bondage. Yes picked it up yesterday, there was not one modern watch I liked. Not sure witch way that reflects ? Edited 4December, 2015 by Spannerhead Alex69T 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 4December, 2015 Report Share Posted 4December, 2015 Yes picked it up yesterday, there was not one modern watch I liked. Not sure witch way that reflects ?Once you get to the needing reading glasses stage (some people remain in denial) the fancy extra features of so many modern timepieces are unuseable , if they ever were . Need a stopwatch? $5 delivered, works fine and you can actually see the numbers in sunlight etc etcSimple, analog & stylish is good enough for the most contemporary J BondI've been orderd to buy a watch for 20 years' service at work. So I went simple. The fifths of a second markings will come in handy during this aths season. Stew F, Carrera28, Arnage and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-banger Posted 4December, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 4December, 2015 Congrats on the 20 years.Classic look watch...nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 5December, 2015 Report Share Posted 5December, 2015 I'm sorry sir, your $630,000 watch is on back orderhttps://www.google.com.au/search?q=greubel+forsey+gmt+price&client=ms-android-hms-vf-au&biw=360&bih=345&prmd=sivn&source=lnms&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiw0uXQs8TJAhWmJ6YKHVybBVIQ_AUIBSgAholy shit its ugly Stew F 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arnage Posted 5December, 2015 Report Share Posted 5December, 2015 I'm sorry sir, your $630,000 watch is on back orderhttps://www.google.com.au/search?q=greubel+forsey+gmt+price&client=ms-android-hms-vf-au&biw=360&bih=345&prmd=sivn&source=lnms&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiw0uXQs8TJAhWmJ6YKHVybBVIQ_AUIBSgAholy shit its uglyWhat pointless piece of expensive shit Once you get to the needing reading glasses stage (some people remain in denial) the fancy extra features of so many modern timepieces are unuseable , if they ever were . Need a stopwatch? $5 delivered, works fine and you can actually see the numbers in sunlight etc etcSimple, analog & stylish is good enough for the most contemporary J BondI've been orderd to buy a watch for 20 years' service at work. So I went simple. The fifths of a second markings will come in handy during this aths season. Ha. Must be a sign of age, sorry I mean maturity.I've done very similar upgrading an older watch to a new one that actually tells the time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew F Posted 6December, 2015 Report Share Posted 6December, 2015 Once you get to the needing reading glasses stage (some people remain in denial) the fancy extra features of so many modern timepieces are unuseable , if they ever were . Need a stopwatch? $5 delivered, works fine and you can actually see the numbers in sunlight etc etcSimple, analog & stylish is good enough for the most contemporary J BondI've been orderd to buy a watch for 20 years' service at work. So I went simple. The fifths of a second markings will come in handy during this aths season. That's a nice looking watch. Classic and simple. Seiko have some really nice timepieces.I'm hearing you about the eyesight thing. I have trouble reading my chronograph dials these days, so I've just bought myself a nice Citizen Ecodrive for Christmas. LeeM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 6December, 2015 Report Share Posted 6December, 2015 Nice Stew, which model? I have a titanium Promaster (my fave) and 3 other eco drives, plus 2 or 3 other Citizens which is my favourite 'affordable' brand. I should have bought the Titanium Satellite I negotiated a grand off retail price earlier this year, yet common sense had me save the cash for the 912. I still nearly bought it on monthly instalmemts I wanted it so badly. Maybe next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew F Posted 6December, 2015 Report Share Posted 6December, 2015 Nice Stew, which model? I have a titanium Promaster (my fave) and 3 other eco drives, plus 2 or 3 other Citizens which is my favourite 'affordable' brand. I should have bought the Titanium Satellite I negotiated a grand off retail price earlier this year, yet common sense had me save the cash for the 912. I still nearly bought it on monthly instalmemts I wanted it so badly. Maybe next year. Just a mid range dress watch for wearing out. This is my second non manual wind mechanical watch now. I'm moving into the 20th century.http://c04.coacdn.com/watchesWPC/BM6759-03E_large.jpg LeeM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion03 Posted 7December, 2015 Report Share Posted 7December, 2015 if I had the cash, I'll get me one of these: http://ressencewatches.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex69T Posted 7December, 2015 Report Share Posted 7December, 2015 I just picked this up yesterday. Very happy with the watch and the seller's reason for sale. Money going towards the purchase of a 928! LeeM, DaleAlford and Uncle 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Posted 7December, 2015 Report Share Posted 7December, 2015 if I had the cash, I'll get me one of these: http://ressencewatches.com/How much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-banger Posted 7December, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 7December, 2015 I just picked this up yesterday. Very happy with the watch and the seller's reason for sale. Money going towards the purchase of a 928!Nice one Alex. Where does one go to find a classic Heure? Steve88 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spannerhead Posted 7December, 2015 Report Share Posted 7December, 2015 (edited) I just picked this up yesterday. Very happy with the watch and the seller's reason for sale. Money going towards the purchase of a 928!Congrats very nice Heuer. looks to be in good original condition as well. There is a Heuer sit http://www.onthedash.com good people and some fine watches to buy. Edited 7December, 2015 by Spannerhead D-banger 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex69T Posted 8December, 2015 Report Share Posted 8December, 2015 Thanks D-banger and Spannerhead. Those first gen Autavias are pretty special.The Heuer Montreal was an eBay find and only a 40 minute drive to pick it up (I took the 911T of course). This particular one, ref. 110.503NC, is better known as the "Stefan Bellof" model, named after the factory Porsche 956, and Tyrrell F1 driver who also wore the same model. There's a great write up HERE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Posted 8December, 2015 Report Share Posted 8December, 2015 The wife bought me this for my birthday. I like the simplicity of it. Orion03, ByronBayChris, Norm and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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