StickyMicky

This is not what you were saying on the other forums

marky1

Yeah, and doesn't even have the decency to come back to that thread and apologise. Strums up a load of drama and accusations, bangs on about his "family" wealth and then just walks off - Matt you seriously lack *****.

Alan C

No contradiction as I'm sussing the lie of the land. I've already stated I endure the 'BMW driver' syndrome and was checking whether I'd get the 'Rolex' syndrome too.

Someone used the word 'covet' earlier on and I agree that I'm not here to covet it or show it off.

Just like I don't show off my other expensive items. But this item will be on continual show and if people don't look twice then fair enough. I'm happy with that type of visibility for it.

End of the day all my other material possessions are mine to enjoy. I'm certainly not going to list them out on here.

But my concern is that some of the residue of ownership will indeed come across like that.

Interesting thread though, as some people say it won't get noticed, yet a small minority certainly take 'offence' to such a show of expense over a watch.... I just wonder whether they are the type to give the finger to the driver of a DBS that sails past...

MattW

Alan, I bought myself a Breitling recently. It's a BIG watch, but I love it. It's one of those OMFG how big is that looks when people see it. I got absolutely battered by my mates for it, but all in good jest.

Some of them earn good money, some of them don't, I didn't get one nasty comment about it, most of them couldn't understand spending so much on a watch, but were comfortable with the choice that I made. In fact I rather enjoyed the attention. However it was no different to the stick people get walking in with a new pair of flashy trainers or the like.

IMO buy what you want to buy, if people see it then fine, if they comment then fine, if they show interest, then show it to them. Shoving it under peoples noses is different.

falkster

I can't believe the double standards of some people. So many times in the few years Ive been a member of this forum I have seen countless ***** waving 'look at my car', 'look at my watch', 'look at my mahoosive house', 'how much do you earn' and even 'which dishwasher/washing machine/cooker should I get' threads posted up but now to buy something that you want beit clothes (designer or otherwise), a watch and/or a nice car can be seen as chavvy, crass and the ultimate in poor taste.
Get a grip!

As Nat said, I buy clothes that I stumble upon in shops and I buy other items because I fancy them and for no one else other than me.
I dont see the point in worrying what other people think about you or what you wear/own, just get on and do what you want.

stevebt

iTrader: (8)

I think its probably all the people with a Rolex that are saying it won't get noticed as I'm speaking from experience. The others say its too expensive as they don't have one

yoza

I know people who have bought a Rolex watch and they are unsure of the model they have chosen.

I dont expect everyone to know the series number and history or ins and outs of the model....but if you have gone to the expense of buy a Rolex GMT MasterII, and you call it a GMT Masters.....your a t1t.

Hope your reading this Phil.

I have also met a guy who brought me his DateJust for repair complaining that it keeps stopping....." When I dont wear it for a while, it stops " he explained.

I thought he was winding me up (excuse the pun) but he was serious.

Some people dont deserve to wear a Rolex watch, simple as that.

Spooky Mulder

This is a hoot. For a marketing expert I am sure you will accept that these brands form a pretty tight market cluster - right around your wallet. They are not random 'cos I like it brands.

As for Howies - they are so far up their own **** they can see daylight out of their nostrils.

And I speak from experience - I grant you that their base layers are the very best I have come across - but the clothes are painfully surfer trendy (and pretty average to low quality) and the jackets are a joke. My Cross jacket was replaced free of charge three times due to quality failures. And get this - it was free to start with due to a massive ****-up elsewhere. They sold a £230 taped seam ventile waterproof jacket that turned out was mis-labelled as waterproof because it wasn't. The catalogue was full of the brilliant traditional and modern technologies that made a jacket to go up Everest. It wouldn't even get you to Sainsbury on a damp Monday. Money back on that, God knows how they are still in business.

Oh yes, the catalogues are lovely, with great stories of taking on Levi (I am sure you loved that - the ultimate anti-brand - ironically making it the ultimate brand).

As for no external label - that will be Berghaus out then (and I do think Berghaus are the real deal when it comes to outdoor wear), and Merrell and pretty much everything you list except for Howies!

Spooky Mulder

I want to play now: -

Rolex/Tag/whatever - Tag Monza check (and a Breitling, a Locman and soon to inherit Hublot when my friend dies in an 'accident')
BMW/Audi/Rally rep car - BMW, Suzuki (they are class leading in 1600 class in Rallies), GT3
TV over 37" - oh yes, 46in
New (or newish) build house in an anytown housing estate (of course all vehementy deny they live on an estate - after all their house has a DOUBLE garage, next doors only has a single...) near a city - to try and make it seem posh - near posh city but datestone indicates it was originally built in 1749
Naff but expensive resort type holidays in places like Florida - villa in Pollensa, custom holidays in US and Australia
Like football - not that fussed about sport. Like cycling.
Can't tell the difference between a New World and a classic wine without reading the label - probably, but I have loved Le Pin since it was 'discovered' in the 1984 vintage and I bought a case for £7.50 a bottle (probably worth £400plus now)
Have or want to have a nasty breed of dog - we have a large, licky labrador
Read the Express or Daily Mail but often get a broadsheet to pretend they are posh - I use the Daily Mail for amusement value when given it free on aeroplane - daily I read rely on the BBC
No degree or higher education "cos it dun't matter" Extreme anti higher education views - I fail there, although it was a Redbrick
ANY clothing with a car/rally brand on it - one of my kids had a Subaru baby grow?

Does this make me Old world chav?

I think you have missed an important distinction - nouveau riche tend to spend money on everything except their shoes.

Sonic'

Im feeling a bit left out if I now dont join in

Rolex/Tag/whatever plus other jewellery - Citizen watch (250 quid purchased for a fiver)
BMW/Audi/Rally rep car - Nope, big Nissan car and old Shogun
TV over 37" - 37" in front room, 42" in rear room
New (or newish) build house in an anytown housing estate (of course all vehementy deny they live on an estate - after all their house has a DOUBLE garage, next doors only has a single...) near a city - to try and make it seem posh. - 15 miles to the nearest City (Liverpool) its not a nice town, but its a nice 1979 House with 10 miles of fields behind it, no houses opposite

Naff but expensive resort type holidays in places like Florida. - nope, been to NY and Vegas a few times though
Like football - cant abide football
Can't tell the difference between a New World and a classic wine without reading the label - I have my favourites with Wine, mostly Chilean or Californian
Have or want to have a nasty breed of dog - Labrador and Cat
Read the Express or Daily Mail but often get a broadsheet to pretend they are posh. Dont bother with papers, use the Internet and TV for 'news'
No degree or higher education "cos it dun't matter" Extreme anti higher education views. left school at 16 with a full time job, & 2 O levels, now Technical Director
ANY clothing with a car/rally brand on it. - Nope, I tend to buy clothes that I like the look and feel of, I have no idea what labels are on them if any

yoza

Unfortunately Spooky/Sonic', you are taliking to yourselves....

Mattee has fooked off again, this time I believe for good, people are stalking him, and reading posts on other forums explaining the opposite to what he types on here, apparently.

Spooky Mulder

It may be the bit where Devildog has pulled the account for his business

yoza

Hmmm, bit naughty me thinks.

stevebt

iTrader: (8)

I didn't realise you were a stockist/repair specialist of rolex's?? Can you get hold of a mother of pearl face with the 10 diamonds on it?? Is it cheaper for me to buy a face or just sell my watch off and buy the mother or pearl, stainless datejust ??? Mine is a pink faced datejust with 10 diamonds

yoza

Im sorry but I refuse to speak to any MAN who bought and wears a pink faced Rolex DateJust.

fatscoobfella1

iTrader: (1)

Ahhhhhh...

Aint Alan Sugar stepped down from his directorships ??

Matteboy dissapeared ???

Could be a coincidence,but i dont think so...

Its a long time since i laughed at someone elses opinions so much..What a complete bufoon!!

yoza

Try here.... you are looking at £800-£1000 plus fitting, I dont know how much they would give you for your face though.

I personally would sell the watch and re-purchase another.

Bubba po

Oooh, you big fibber lie! When I met you a few years ago at Scooby Shootout both you and Donna were wearing Subaru rally jackets, I'm sure of it.

yoza

With all due respect Nat, that guy sell blag everything, and doesnt deserve a mention here.

Sonic'

Yes, you are correct but as you say it was quite some years ago now

Subaru isnt really an image im too bothered about associating with anymore, ive long since grown out of that phase

yoza

NAT SAID: Blag - fake or blag - cut n shut parts/cases?

I've found his individual parts are ok but his complete watches are a "little suspect".




I SAID: Too many people getting ripped off lately, with Rolex diamond faces and bezels.

The majority of people dont know what they are buying, but cover themselves by cross referancing serial numbers to see if the watch is genuine, which it will be, or at least most of it.

But faces/bezels/bracelets/crystals and in some extreme cases movements can be fake.

stevebt

iTrader: (8)

It looks a hells of a lot better than it sounds I originally wanted the face with rolex all over it but prefered this one instead.

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Matteeboy is a complete fool and continues to prove it thread afer thread. Yet again being the catalyst of ruining a good thread. As a brietling and newly vintage oyster owner (after its service) I was interested in this topic and once again he highjacks and makes a pr1ck of himself.

I hope his wife ***** the milkman.

Chop

G00ner

Harsh, but

Deep Singh

Ok, here is one for yoza and nat. If you were only allowed to have ONE watch for the next 10 years which one would it be?
You would have to get rid off all your other watches. But you would be allowed one other safety watch ie a cheap 30 quid watch if you were going somewhere really rough, working on the car etc.

So which watch and why?

All this talk of watches has got me fancying a new one.....