Show us your watches.....

[Fred Bloggs]

I have an 1999 Omega Seamaster. It's nice, not too expensive that I fear people will cut my arm off for it, and occasionally it tells me the correct time. It does need a new capacitor or something in it though.

I intend to upgrade now and I fancy a Rolex Sub, but rather than showing it off, for me it is about every time I look at it I would know how hard I've worked to own one.

And the beauty of expensive watches is that they're an investment. Try and buy a Rolex within the last 20 years that isn't worth the same or more than the original retail price. Buy it, wear it for 5 years, sell it, don't lose any money / even make money.

Win : Win situation IMO

True, I have a Breitling that I bought for £625 about 22 years ago. Replacement cost now ~£2400. I wear that one in winter as it has a leather strap (strap gets a bit slimy with perspiration in the summer). In the summer I wear another Breitling (steel strap) bought about 11 years ago for £2000. Replacement cost now ~£4200. Mrs Bloggs has a Rolex I bought her about 23 years ago for £1425. Replacement cost now in excess of £5.5k. Downside is the insurance and the servicing which runs at abut £400 each every 3 years or so. I rate the Rolex above the two Breitlings I have for quality.

[doodab]

I have to admit they all look more or less the same to me.

I would like one like my Suunto pulse meter that also had GPS built in for things like speed, altitude, recording my route etc but they seem to be either / or.

[oracleslave]

This is my timepiece of choice.

[Fishface]

Oris and Sinn are respectable without being conspicuous.

Especially if you appreciate the tuetonic style of Albert Frutiger.

[MarillionFan]

Don't like watches. Cannot abide them. Or rings, chains any form of jewellery.

If I want the time I lookat my phone.

[Lockhouse]

Breitling B1

I've got a ten year old Breitling B1. Best watch I ever owned. Servicing costs apart. "Instruments for Professionals", innit. I'll only replace it when I retire and don't need a watch with a built-in alarm clock any more! Then it's a Breguet or Baume Mercier Reverso for me.

[Churchill]

I've got a ten year old Breitling B1. Best watch I ever owned. Servicing costs apart. "Instruments for Professionals", innit. I'll only replace it when I retire and don't need a watch with a built-in alarm clock any more! Then it's a Breguet or Baume Mercier Reverso for me.

Serious question. Do you know how to use the rotary sliderule?

[Scrag Meister]

For some years I had my grandfather's Avia, don't know the model but kept good time, until I washed it in my trouser pocket and then it was killed.

Currently have a Fossil, gets quite a few comments becuase of its Electric Blue Face and the large LCD second count behind the hands which catches people eye, but looking to get a Citizen Eco-Drive Skyhawk when I'm in the US if they are reasonably priced.

My first ever watch was an LCD digital from Tesco for £6.95, late 70's.

[Lockhouse]

Serious question. Do you know how to use the rotary sliderule?

Yes (serious answer) - there was an instruction manual in the box and I taught myself one day when it was raining outside.

[Churchill]

My first watch was a "Manchester United" watch with a football that went round with the second hand.

It was a christmas present in 1972 - I was 5. I'm no longer a fan of Manchester United but wish I still had the watch.

I currently wear an 18ct gold and steel Tag Heuer Professional day to day and on special occasions wear my Texas Instruments Chronos.