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TitanTim wrote: ↑Sat Oct 28, 2017 10:16 am

Jollyjoiner wrote: ↑Fri Oct 27, 2017 7:24 pm I've ordered one of these beauties, a Junghans 1972, just waiting for it to arrive at the shop so I can call and collect it

Likeing that, am I right in thinking it a solar quartz? or is there any mechanical workings?

Tim.

Yes Tim it's solar.
I was looking for an Automatic watch until these one caught my eye.

Thanks for the replies, I didn't want to look too hard as I've already just bought a watch

Tim.

Ducklakeview wrote: ↑Mon Oct 16, 2017 8:43 pm Ok,

So the Sea Urchin landed today...

I LIKE it, nice and solid feeling, and sits well on my wrist...

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Little bargain IMHO!

Mike

Thought it worthy of a little update on this, had it on my wrist for just over a month now...

And I love it! I'm not precious at all about it, and haven't even bothered taking it off working on cars, even doing a clutch job the other week. It still looks like new and amazingly over 32 days it has been remarkably accurate. Just checked it against time.is and it's gained about 17 seconds!

Minus points? If has a non hacking movement which makes setting it to the second a bit awkward, and you can't manually wind it, but other than that, for £137 delivered including import taxes, it's an absolute bargain!

The hunt for a planet ocean however, is still ongoing...

Mike

I have also gone for a cheap and cheerful option! Really wanted an automatic to wear daily and to not give too much of a sh!t about, and became fascinated by how much Invicta have split the enthusiast/horologist community. The brand heritage is a bit cringeworthy and the flagship model is an unashamed Submariner homage, but at £80 for this Pro Diver - wow. The movement is decent - a Seiko NH35A that is hacking, hand windable and nicely presented - and apart from a slightly cheap feeling clasp and stiff bezel, the overall quality seems great.
No idea how reliable it will be, but there's a decent warranty and, for the money, who cares? I really can see myself as someone who might invest in a nicer automatic watch in the future, but not yet.

MrPT wrote: ↑Sat Nov 18, 2017 12:26 am I have also gone for a cheap and cheerful option! Really wanted an automatic to wear daily and to not give too much of a sh!t about, and became fascinated by how much Invicta have split the enthusiast/horologist community. The brand heritage is a bit cringeworthy and the flagship model is an unashamed Submariner homage, but at £80 for this Pro Diver - wow. The movement is decent - a Seiko NH35A that is hacking, hand windable and nicely presented - and apart from a slightly cheap feeling clasp and stiff bezel, the overall quality seems great.
No idea how reliable it will be, but there's a decent warranty and, for the money, who cares? I really can see myself as someone who might invest in a nicer automatic watch in the future, but not yet.

MrPT, I think the biggest problem has been with Invicta being caught lying on more than one occasion (I can only think of the MOP dials that weren't, off the top of my head), and the poor after sales service.
However, I have also seen plenty of posts from people who love them and have had no problems, so I guess you roll the dice and take your chances...

enzed4 wrote: ↑Sat Nov 18, 2017 8:41 am MrPT, I think the biggest problem has been with Invicta being caught lying on more than one occasion (I can only think of the MOP dials that weren't, off the top of my head), and the poor after sales service.
However, I have also seen plenty of posts from people who love them and have had no problems, so I guess you roll the dice and take your chances...

Interesting, yeah I can totally see how they've gotten their reputation. I thought they were a total joke initially - millions of variants on Amazon, some of which are genuinely hideous, all with list prices of £200-300 but always heavily discounted. Then I read a few community reviews and there was nearly always a theme of bring pleasantly surprised. They are actually quite a weird blend of marketing sell-out and mechanical competence. Would be nice to see them carve out their own style and consolidate their range in the future.

I have a few nice quartz watches so this might be a bit of a stepping stone for me. Just still blown away by you guys driving around in a £10k lump of metal with a £5k lump of metal on your wrist.

MrPT wrote: ↑Sat Nov 18, 2017 2:57 pm

enzed4 wrote: ↑Sat Nov 18, 2017 8:41 am MrPT, I think the biggest problem has been with Invicta being caught lying on more than one occasion (I can only think of the MOP dials that weren't, off the top of my head), and the poor after sales service.
However, I have also seen plenty of posts from people who love them and have had no problems, so I guess you roll the dice and take your chances...

Interesting, yeah I can totally see how they've gotten their reputation. I thought they were a total joke initially - millions of variants on Amazon, some of which are genuinely hideous, all with list prices of £200-300 but always heavily discounted. Then I read a few community reviews and there was nearly always a theme of bring pleasantly surprised. They are actually quite a weird blend of marketing sell-out and mechanical competence. Would be nice to see them carve out their own style and consolidate their range in the future.

I have a few nice quartz watches so this might be a bit of a stepping stone for me. Just still blown away by you guys driving around in a £10k lump of metal with a £5k lump of metal on your wrist.

More like £4250 for the car and £5500 for the Seadweller, the watch value can go up but the Z not so much

sticky wrote: ↑Sat Nov 18, 2017 4:03 pm More like £4250 for the car and £5500 for the Seadweller, the watch value can go up but the Z not so much

See, this is where you tell me to get a proper watch and don’t look back, and I say “get an M - it’s £10k more but better than money in the bank”.

Love a bit of man maths...

MrPT wrote: ↑Sat Nov 18, 2017 4:11 pm

sticky wrote: ↑Sat Nov 18, 2017 4:03 pm More like £4250 for the car and £5500 for the Seadweller, the watch value can go up but the Z not so much

See, this is where you tell me to get a proper watch and don’t look back, and I say “get an M - it’s £10k more but better than money in the bank”.

Love a bit of man maths...

Money in the bank ????? you got a sugar momma paying the bills ????

sticky wrote: ↑Sat Nov 18, 2017 4:25 pm

MrPT wrote: ↑Sat Nov 18, 2017 4:11 pm

sticky wrote: ↑Sat Nov 18, 2017 4:03 pm More like £4250 for the car and £5500 for the Seadweller, the watch value can go up but the Z not so much

See, this is where you tell me to get a proper watch and don’t look back, and I say “get an M - it’s £10k more but better than money in the bank”.

Love a bit of man maths...

Money in the bank ????? you got a sugar momma paying the bills ????

The M is a legacy from my pre-marital, pre-joint account days. I’m stuck with it.

Rolex Stainless Steel models are a lot better then money in the bank,the way their value is increasing through Rolex controlling how many new models they supply to the ADs

Quick wristy shot of my Autodromo Monoposto Azzure



Tim.

And now Christopher Ward using this as "inspiration" for their latest. I lost the bezel in transit so if anyone has a spare ??? Details on the website

StevenH72 wrote: ↑Tue Jan 24, 2017 12:59 pm Took delivery yesterday of my LE Ball for BMW Chronograph Chronometer. Order placed back in October. Apparently these go on general sale at the end of this month.

~22 / 1000







Any other Ball for BMW owners on here?

The non-LE chronograph Chronometer is currently for sale for £4,140, will be interesting to see what these go for sale for. Ball suggest £3,000, but I cant see an LE being cheaper than a standard watch.

If anybody is keen, I'm looking to sell this watch (house purchase funds required). Looking for £1800, a bargain for a beautiful COSC certified watch

eBay link is here (you'll note the substantial forum discount.... you're welcome )

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Limited-Edit ... 3243674557

This landed about an hour ago really thrilled with it. The third time in buying a Planet Ocean but this time it’s the 42mm those 46mm are just a tad to heavy. This one as been modified with it having the Adjustable clasp,recent service and refurb by Omega. It’s like new.
Paul