Buyer beware. There are a number of Swiss Watches that now use Japanese and Chinese movements and assemble them in Switzerland. Made in Swindle-land would be more apt to some watches
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Yeah. Cos the Japanese & Chinese are clearly incapable of mechanical engineering, especially on small scales. They certainly have no idea how to make a quartz watch.Originally posted by Paddy View PostBuyer beware. There are a number of Swiss Watches that now use Japanese and Chinese movements and assemble them in Switzerland. Made in Swindle-land would be more apt to some watches
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astron_(wristwatch)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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You can get one at Goldsmiths Breitling Aerospace Avantage Gents Watch | Luxury Watches | Watches | Goldsmiths
and pay for it with Tesco vouchers. http://www.tesco.com/clubcard/deals/...4960041|Retail
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Are you sure you are a contractor?Originally posted by Freaki Li Cuatre View PostOooh, that looks pretty smart. Might be just a little bit out of my price range
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You'd have to be some sort of cretin/have self-esteem issues to waste thousands on a watch, IMHO.
Unless it was an appreciating classic.Hard Brexit now!
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A mate of mine did a one day horology class. A day well spent with magnifying glasses and little screwdrivers but came away with a unique timepiece he'd assembled himself.
No idea what it cost though.Comment
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I’ve had the same wind-up Omega for over 40 years and it is still accurate and is in daily use. The value has increased tremendously. Sadly Omega has been taken over by Swatch and the new ones are a bit tacky.Originally posted by sasguru View PostYou'd have to be some sort of cretin/have self-esteem issues to waste thousands on a watch, IMHO.
Unless it was an appreciating classic."A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves and traitors are not victims, but accomplices," George OrwellComment
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The wife has one of the Planet Ocean range, the movement is beautiful. I quite fancy the Dark Side of the moon Edition that should be coming soon...Originally posted by Paddy View PostI’ve had the same wind-up Omega for over 40 years and it is still accurate and is in daily use. The value has increased tremendously. Sadly Omega has been taken over by Swatch and the new ones are a bit tacky.
OMEGA Watches: BASELWORLD 2013 - The Speedmaster in black ceramicComment
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I'm buying this beaut at the weekend http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B005MKGQMY/
Titanium case and strap, and sapphire face with an uncluttered clear dial.
I just hope those dial markings are generous dollops of radium, so it's nice and luminous
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I've also got a classic gold 1967 Breitling Cosmonaute. It's only money.Originally posted by sasguru View PostYou'd have to be some sort of cretin/have self-esteem issues to waste thousands on a watch, IMHO.
Unless it was an appreciating classic....my quagmire of greed....my cesspit of laziness and unfairness....all I am doing is sticking two fingers up at nurses, doctors and other hard working employed professionals...
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