Expensive Wrist Watches...
03 June 2004, 06:01 PM
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Here you go Mate try this site, this is make i got for my 21st
http://www.breitling.com/en/index1024.php
http://www.breitling.com/en/index1024.php
28 August 2004, 05:32 PM
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They sell Poljot on QVC 
I'm sure they are fine watches as yoza certainly seems to know his stuff, but the stigma of wearing the same watch as some council estate Trisha trash chav puts me right off.
About the only reasonably priced brand I like on the high street is Oris, who still produce mechanical/automatic watches at this level. Most other decent manufacturers now use quartz in their budget (sub £800) ranges, and I won't pay over £100 for quartz. For me, a quality timepiece has to be mechanical, although I was once tempted by a Junghans Titanium.
Don't be tempted by the big (chav) fashion names (Klien/Dior/Gucci et al) as they're just cheap watches with trendy names. Stick to a proper watch company like Raymond Weil, Oris, Maurice Lacroix, Omega, Longines, Tag & Brietling.
I'm sure they are fine watches as yoza certainly seems to know his stuff, but the stigma of wearing the same watch as some council estate Trisha trash chav puts me right off.About the only reasonably priced brand I like on the high street is Oris, who still produce mechanical/automatic watches at this level. Most other decent manufacturers now use quartz in their budget (sub £800) ranges, and I won't pay over £100 for quartz. For me, a quality timepiece has to be mechanical, although I was once tempted by a Junghans Titanium.
Don't be tempted by the big (chav) fashion names (Klien/Dior/Gucci et al) as they're just cheap watches with trendy names. Stick to a proper watch company like Raymond Weil, Oris, Maurice Lacroix, Omega, Longines, Tag & Brietling.
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28 August 2004, 08:27 PM
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Got a fantastic watch for my 21st (sorry cant remember what) sadly it wasnt a brand sold in shops here in the uk. The minute i got a problem no jeweller would touch it with a barge pole. They wont accept any responsibility for damage and to send it back to the manufacturer cost an arm and a leg. Go to the High Street.
28 August 2004, 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by corradoboy
Stick to a proper watch company like .....Tag....
Just don't let Yoza hear you say it...
28 August 2004, 10:36 PM
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Looking at the Breitling Chrono Super Ocean I gotta say thats my kinda watch nice but not too over the top, scared to find ou how much it would cost me 
Love watches/time pieces but dont own one (bizzare I know), was supposed to get a watch for an engagement pressie but the missus kinda balked when I said I liked Breitling, oris, tag, etc etc
Spooks
Love watches/time pieces but dont own one (bizzare I know), was supposed to get a watch for an engagement pressie but the missus kinda balked when I said I liked Breitling, oris, tag, etc etc
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28 August 2004, 10:45 PM
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Originally Posted by GSM21
Here you go Mate try this site, this is make i got for my 21st
http://www.breitling.com/en/index1024.php
http://www.breitling.com/en/index1024.php
i just asumed robots made them
29 August 2004, 12:11 AM
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Some of the Poljot aviator watches look good, I'm tempted 
I've always been a fan of the "pilot" style watches and I bought a Revue Thommen a couple of years ago.
It's got an ETA movement (mine keeps time within 3 seconds a day) and is well screwed together but it isn't a posh brand so it's good value for money. There's a couple of reviews here
http://www.jirams.btinternet.co.uk/RTReview.html
http://www.zetleins.onau.net/reviews/airspeedreview.htm
If you like that style, also look at Sinn, Bell & Ross and IWC if you are feeling plush
I've always been a fan of the "pilot" style watches and I bought a Revue Thommen a couple of years ago.It's got an ETA movement (mine keeps time within 3 seconds a day) and is well screwed together but it isn't a posh brand so it's good value for money. There's a couple of reviews here
http://www.jirams.btinternet.co.uk/RTReview.html
http://www.zetleins.onau.net/reviews/airspeedreview.htm
If you like that style, also look at Sinn, Bell & Ross and IWC if you are feeling plush
29 August 2004, 12:31 AM
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If we're going plush let's consider Chopard, Baume & Mercier, Pateke Phillipe, Panerai and Audemars Piguet.
www.orolus.com is handy for comparisons.
www.orolus.com is handy for comparisons.
29 August 2004, 02:28 AM
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Just bought this little baby
http://www.acoola.com/details/aviator/av25.htm
Prices at this site seem a little cheaper too
http://www.acoola.com/details/aviator/av25.htm
Prices at this site seem a little cheaper too
29 August 2004, 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by corradoboy
If we're going plush let's consider Chopard, Baume & Mercier, Pateke Phillipe, Panerai and Audemars Piguet.
www.orolus.com is handy for comparisons.
www.orolus.com is handy for comparisons.
29 August 2004, 01:43 PM
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Good choice James, have you recieved it yet ?
How long did it take to arrive ?
Did you get zapped for import duty ?
Which method did you use to pay ?
I haveny ordered from Poljot for 18 months or so, just wondering if anything has changed.
Sorry Ive just relised this isnt WWW.POLJOT.COM , but the questions still stand.
Thanks.
How long did it take to arrive ?
Did you get zapped for import duty ?
Which method did you use to pay ?
I haveny ordered from Poljot for 18 months or so, just wondering if anything has changed.
Sorry Ive just relised this isnt WWW.POLJOT.COM , but the questions still stand.
Thanks.
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29 August 2004, 02:37 PM
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hmmmm....... can i join the expensive watch brigade. couldn't stretch to a Breitling, Panerai so i just bought a Seamaster from Yoza instead Missing it already Yoza?
cheers
sinky
Missing it already Yoza?cheers
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29 August 2004, 03:16 PM
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Been there, done that.
Was in the for sale section last week, now SOLD.
http://www.righttime.com/rt/seiko/slq007.htm
Was in the for sale section last week, now SOLD.
http://www.righttime.com/rt/seiko/slq007.htm
29 August 2004, 04:59 PM
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Good choice James, have you recieved it yet ?
How long did it take to arrive ?
Did you get zapped for import duty ?
Which method did you use to pay ?
I haveny ordered from Poljot for 18 months or so, just wondering if anything has changed.
Sorry Ive just relised this isnt WWW.POLJOT.COM , but the questions still stand.
Thanks.
How long did it take to arrive ?
Did you get zapped for import duty ?
Which method did you use to pay ?
I haveny ordered from Poljot for 18 months or so, just wondering if anything has changed.
Sorry Ive just relised this isnt WWW.POLJOT.COM , but the questions still stand.
Thanks.
Only ordered it last night when I saw this thread! Will let you know when I get it
29 August 2004, 10:13 PM
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I found a couple of places that were selling it in the UK but they wanted about £800 so in the end I bought it online from www.skw.net for about half that.
The US exchange rate makes it even cheaper now - go for it
The US exchange rate makes it even cheaper now - go for it
29 August 2004, 10:34 PM
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I go through real phases with my watches I've got a couple of Tag's that I know Yoza will hate, but they've been very reliable and one has turned out to be a surprisingly good investment - but my current favourite is the Williams F1 Chrono by Oris
Lovely watch.
Chris
Lovely watch.
Chris
29 August 2004, 10:48 PM
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Originally Posted by corradoboy
If we're going plush let's consider Chopard, Baume & Mercier, Pateke Phillipe, Panerai and Audemars Piguet.
30 August 2004, 05:02 PM
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@yoza
breitling navitimer cosmonaut. know where there are any going cheap? like the look of them, very smart indeedy. went to our only expensive watch shop in Belfast and put it on my wrist. the girl looked a bit dubious when she saw my jeans and teeshirt, but i saw her having a sneaky look at my wrist and her face brightened up when i asked her to hold my omega. do these watch open certain doors? she gave me the the 04 - 05 Breitling catalogue. what can i say, wow nicely put together with some fabulous watches.
cheers
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breitling navitimer cosmonaut. know where there are any going cheap? like the look of them, very smart indeedy. went to our only expensive watch shop in Belfast and put it on my wrist. the girl looked a bit dubious when she saw my jeans and teeshirt, but i saw her having a sneaky look at my wrist and her face brightened up when i asked her to hold my omega. do these watch open certain doors? she gave me the the 04 - 05 Breitling catalogue. what can i say, wow nicely put together with some fabulous watches.
cheers
sinky
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30 August 2004, 05:08 PM
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Oh dear, youve got the bug !
This is going to be expensive......
Breitling are my favourite brand, [ STANDS UP, HEAD BOWED ] " My name is Yoza, and Im a breitlingaholic."
No breitlings for sale though.
This is going to be expensive......
Breitling are my favourite brand, [ STANDS UP, HEAD BOWED ] " My name is Yoza, and Im a breitlingaholic."
No breitlings for sale though.