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I know what you are saying VanUden , and would I be wearing that Divemaster if I hadn't been given it by the manufacturer ? Probably not . But I will wear out on bike or swimming ' cos like I said still aint bad at what it does for the money .
Whats your view on Montblanc watches ?

I'm being picky to be fair. If I'd be given it I'd happily wear it but I wouldn't buy one.

Montblanc I'd say are generally overpriced and often on the gaudy side. However, don't listen to me - today I'm sporting my G-Shock (albeit full stealth).

Is Mad Sunday still the most dangerous day of the TT with Germans on fully laden Bimmers?

This thread is dated.

When purchasing a new watch, simply imagine you are this man - then decide which timepiece will be most appropriate:

Weapon Of Choice - Fatboy Slim - YouTube

Thank me later.

Not bad but not as nice as this:

http://www.mrporter.com/product/327395?cm_mmc=ProductSearch-_-gb-_-Watches-_-Stainless&gclid=CKjV4cnUy7cCFdLLtAod73UAvA

But then Omega makes jewellery as well as watches and seiko makes all kind of stuff . So ok not pure but not expensive for what they are . And a 3 year warranty is better than Omega or Longines 2 years . You pay your money you take a chance ... If you want a Chopard LUC or a Rolex Daytona in steel give me a shout , we have ' em all etc etc

Cool ejay I'm not disputing that less experienced watch brands might make decent watches. However, in terms of experience in the market of making watches and the knowledge that experience brings plus of course the kudos is incomparable between say Victorinox and Omega.

Moreover, this will never change because in 100 years 'if' Victorinox are still making watches they will have been in the game for over 100 years less than Omega (if they are still making watches).

Sorry but Victorinox are one of those brands that are diversifying and in doing so they come across as disingenuous in the same way that I would be happy to buy a knife from Victorinox I would never buy a spoon from Omega.

Indeedo.

Tosso?

They've been making them for a good twenty years or so now. My Dad has a divers model from the early Nineties.

In terms of watch history when we look to brands like Omega (1925) or Seiko (1881) as benchmark, a 'good twenty years ago' is dipping a toe in the water.

Nice! Thought it looked like it had a Victorinox logo on it. What are they like in general as watches?
Feel free to send any other freebies my way!

Bit of an afterthought to be honest. A cutlery company famous for its camping knives decides to make watches - watch this space for tents or branded ground sheets.

^ Cheapest shot, ever?

So I got the money back, 'in limbo with ebay' and asked to rate seller and eBay customer service. Rated the eBay seller and he just came back saying he's escalating it to eBay.

reported me to eBay for the negative feedback left and breach of protocol. He's cancelling the refund and escalating the case tomorrow. The item was exactly as described and I have document proof / valuation from Goldsmiths

Maybe I've missed something but why did you leave him negative feedback? Any 'unseen sale' should always have a brief cooling off period as long as any goods are returned within that timeframe, in identical condition to how they arrived / were sold, and return postage is covered by the buyer.

Happy Birthday Alex, hoping life the universe and everything are far brighter :)

It's a Seiko Riki Watanabe with display back, yours for £140 (saving about £30) comes with box and all tags / leaflets / etc.

BDW - I do have one of these, brand new in its box never worn that I'm thinking about moving on:

Feel free to PM me if interested, cheers.

Fank u! I picked it up for a song on Fleabay then had it restored as it was begging for it :)

Hello Sir, is that a, recently serviced Omega Geneve from 1969 with a gilded 565 movement and incredibly rare blue batons? And is it on blue Alligator skin with a period correct buckle? Why yes Madam, it is indeed!

^ That's actually a really nice piece, you can't go far wrong. I'd also suggest looking at Omega and some of the high end Seikos - things like Grand Seiko and vintage King Seikos (might be on the smaller side but beautiful nonetheless). My 'quartz' comment was just pulling your chain ;)

^ You also like quartz Omega.

From Nigel Ohara by any chance? I just got an ace stealth G Shock for dead cheap:

Absolutely! I've recently taken on a role that warrants a tough 'do all' watch so this is perfect. My other watches would cry and be scared.

Zed - pay a bit more and pick a Junghans Max Bill. I have one that ashamedly I hardly ever wear but they are seriously beautiful. Possibly 'the' iconic dress watch of all dress watches.

Just picked up a new G-Shock in stealth mode. It totally rocks. Atomic timekeeping, solar power cell, auto backlight, and lots of other funky little features. Loads of watch for £80 reduced from around £200. Happy bunny :)

Hmmm...

Froch is getting caught too much.

There is a perception that the Japanese models are superior due to the single origin of manufacturing and assembly. K models are built with parts made in various SE Asian countries with assembly in a number of places, mostly Singapore.

I have always bought the J models when possible.

However, from exploring the Seiko forums and other watch forums this seems to be largely urban myth as the watches are made with the same parts and by the same equipment regardless of location.