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Why not try and get a used Breitling? eBay have loads -- yes I know! -- but there are lots of reputable dealers trading there. Popular models will hold their value quite well.Cats are evil.Comment
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Isn't the point of a watch tp keep time, not value?Originally posted by swamp View PostWhy not try and get a used Breitling? eBay have loads -- yes I know! -- but there are lots of reputable dealers trading there. Popular models will hold their value quite well.
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A watch is a piece of jewelery. If you want the time, look at your phone.Originally posted by expat View PostIsn't the point of a watch tp keep time, not value?
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Good second-hand Omegas will keep or increase in value.Originally posted by SlimRick View PostFor that budget, go for a second hand Omega - Speedmaster Pro is gorgeous, I've had mine for 15 years and it's faultless."A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves and traitors are not victims, but accomplices," George OrwellComment
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Fair point. I had been thinking of no longer wearing a watch for just that reason. I don't always carry a phone, but perhaps at those times I also don't need to know the time.Originally posted by swamp View PostA watch is a piece of jewelery. If you want the time, look at your phone.Comment
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You haven’t travelled much then. How long does a phone battery last particularly when it’s used for calls? Clock chips in phones are cheap and inaccurate. A good wind-up watch is the most reliable way to tell time no matter where you are. I have navigated with using just a watch several times during my life.Originally posted by swamp View PostA watch is a piece of jewelery. If you want the time, look at your phone."A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves and traitors are not victims, but accomplices," George OrwellComment
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I wear a watch all the time... it never tells the right time though. Seriously pot luck.Bazza gets caught
Socrates - "The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing."
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Getting home from the pub in time for match of the day is hardly navigating....Originally posted by Paddy View PostI have navigated with using just a watch several times during my life.While you're waiting, read the free novel we sent you. It's a Spanish story about a guy named 'Manual.'Comment
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I'd guess it displays the correct time atleast twice each day?Originally posted by cailin maith View PostI wear a watch all the time... it never tells the right time though. Seriously pot luck.The proud owner of 125 Xeno Geek PointsComment
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