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[Mello-Yellow]

Sorry to jump in here.

Got a genuine Tag Heuer for sale. model wn1112.ba0332 rrp £750

few marks on bracelet, Glass perfect.

£350

[polarexpress]

It really sounds like you know your stuff, Jeff. I'm impressed!

I'm not really into watches but my father's got a Swiss IWC that he cares about.

Are they any good or should I start teasing him about wearing a piece of junk around his wrist?

[jeff st4s]

Originally Posted by polarexpress

It really sounds like you know your stuff, Jeff. I'm impressed!

I'm not really into watches but my father's got a Swiss IWC that he cares about.

Are they any good or should I start teasing him about wearing a piece of junk around his wrist?

Older IWC are really well made and solid, new ones not so sure about.
Mk 10 manual is good 50's - 60's manual.
Mk 11 fantastic automatic 60's - 70's.
Without checking my dates don't fully quote me.
Made some good military watches very collectable and valuable.
I know my stuff very well.
I used to assemble minute repeating mechanisms for a swiss co. used to retail for £100k - £150k, now I restore old wrist and pocket watches.

[doogalman]

Originally Posted by jeff st4s

now I restore old wrist and pocket watches.

Jeff you must have "time on your hands".

[jeff st4s]

Originally Posted by doogalman

Jeff you must have "time on your hands".

I've always got time to give you lot some abuse.

[RightSaidFred]

Jeff,

My Mum has an Omega which is still going strong at 55 years old. A chap at work retired the other day at 63, his omega was also still going strong which his parents bought him as an 18th Birthday present.

So 2 years ago I bought an Omega Seamaster with chronometer self wind on the back of these two real life examples of longevity. Good purchase or are they not the same these days? It was 1050 quid. It's been fine so far, if it loses about 5 mins a month. I like the fact that it's not an obvious bling watch like a Rolex or a Tag. People who know what they're looking at comment on it, I get about 3 or 4 comments a year I guess, and everyone else ignores it. Just how I like it. I guess the right people notice it and that's cool for me.



Lynds.

[Carbon749]

From someone who likes watches, but, is no expert. I like Omega, I have a manual wind Speedmaster that I wear for best.

Agree with you that they are not obvious bling watches and that is a good thing.

Only down side I would say is that they do not hold a great deal of value, but, if your not gonna sell it that does not matter.

I had the same Seamaster as you, I sold it when it was 4 year old and struggled to get over £600 ie about 60% of it's new price.

A good condition Rolex will always be worth 85 or 90% of what you pay for it.

[jeff st4s]

Originally Posted by RightSaidFred

Jeff,

My Mum has an Omega which is still going strong at 55 years old. A chap at work retired the other day at 63, his omega was also still going strong which his parents bought him as an 18th Birthday present.

So 2 years ago I bought an Omega Seamaster with chronometer self wind on the back of these two real life examples of longevity. Good purchase or are they not the same these days?


Lynds.

old ones are better made than newer ones, don't think yours will be around in 20 years never mind nearly 50.