because its huge and heavy making it an exercise weight?  At work
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"I can't always believe facts I read on the web" - Charles Dickens

winner by default of the tractor vs caravan race

Iain

This is all very fascinating stuff, but in reality, who really, apart from the Japanese trains, lives their life to the fractions of a second?

Does no one sit for a moment and just let the world pass by for a short while and reflect?

As has previously been said, I can think of better things to spend a few grand on, how about a healthy donation to children in need and help those who, as I am sure lots would agree, have life changing issues to deal with that most of us hope we will never ever experience.

Money can buy time, but not to wear...  MY2014 SD4 XS
Ipanema Sand

MY10 TD4-e GS Manual
Lago Grey Now retired after 8 trouble free years

If you contributed £2000 to “ Children in Need “ good for you ,but I suspect that if you had a couple of grand spare you wouldn’t .

I didn’t and I don’t feel the least bit guilty , mind you I didn’t spend one single minute watching it .

Is it just watches that bring out your criticism ? Or do we have to consider perhaps not owning “other grown up toys “ such as Cameras, iPhones , golf clubs, shotguns , fly rods, binoculars , motor bikes , hang gliders , jet skis , taking summer holidays , putting up a new conservatory , running an unnecessary Chelsea Tractor ?

Life is all about choices and it’s each to their own. As George Best said “ I spent most of my money on booze and women - the rest I wasted. “ 2009 GS Auto Zermatt Silver - Sold June 21 after 10 years of ownership

2016 Subaru Outback SE 2.0 diesel SE Premium Lineartronic Sold 2024 after 8 years and 80k miles . Best Car I ever owned !

2023 Toyota Hilux invincible X 2.8 Auto .

I watch children in need and there are loads of deserving causes, some heart rendering.

but surely we should not avoid treating ourselves to things that we enjoy, especially if we have worked hard to be able afford them ?

do you really think we should feel guilty ?

Iain

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As has previously been said, I can think of better things to spend a few grand on...

Lol. Yeah, it was you who's just ordered an iPhone X wasn’t it?  Past: FL2 TD4 HSE Auto
Evoque SD4 Dynamic Lux Auto
Present: Audi A3 S Line.

New addition to the family. I bought this G-Shock as a work watch. Tough, shockproof, waterproof, solar powered and it won’t matter too much if it gets scratched or bashed. So now I have a Tag, a Speedmaster and this and the wife says “Why have you got three watches exactly the same?� Women!

 Past: FL2 TD4 HSE Auto
Evoque SD4 Dynamic Lux Auto
Present: Audi A3 S Line.

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Do you wear the third watch on your right arm ??

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Well, you know when you’re up North and someone asks you “Have you got the time on yer, cock?â€�...... Past: FL2 TD4 HSE Auto
Evoque SD4 Dynamic Lux Auto
Present: Audi A3 S Line.

.... you didn't say your third watch had a kenetic movement.

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Still mulling over the Tag. New job coming with a higher salary, a general pay rise backdated to September (eventually )
and my birthday next Saturday. If I do buy, it won’t be until I’ve started my new job in April but I wonder about the difference here with the strap.

Both watches are the same but the second one at £900 has a nylon strap for a more sporty look and will be easily adjustable. The first one has a traditional metal strap for a smarter look at £1000.

Which do you prefer?

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I don’t wear a watch myself, but if you are into watches and Land Rovers, you might enjoy this video. 2005 D3 2.7 Auto
Previously:
2010 MY FL2 TD4e GS - Now gone at 199,500 miles, about 135,000 of them mine.
‘93 Defender 110 200TDi CSW
‘87 Defender 90 4 cyl Petrol
‘83 110 CSW V8 - best ever!
Range Rover 2-door V8 (not sure of year - 4-speed box and vacuum diff switch)
Series III SWB Diesel

Forget the watch Doc - new job, more money, cash in your pocket then go get yourself back into a proper motor  MY 09 GS manual in Lago Grey, Wood Co arm rest and side bumper strips - now sold.

MY 15 SD4 SE Auto Orkney Grey with colour coded Bumper Door Mouldings

Of the two, I prefer the metal bracelet. The nylon one looks like a nato one - threaded under the watch and over the spring bars. You can buy NATO’s quite cheaply but you'd be surprised at the cost of original straps and bracelets. Most people would advise to buy the watch with the bracelet and buy any other straps separately. I'd think hard before paying full retail price for a new watch (initial depreciation is shocking) and although quartz is cheaper and more accurate, I personally prefer a mechanical movement. More traditional in my mind. If I was buying another watch, any watch, I’d consider secondhand or grey market. I bought my Omega from watchfinder.co.uk and it was a grey import, three months old, never worn with box, tags and papers and still with 3 years 9 months international guarantee remaining. It came from a boutique in Italy and still had the price tag on it - €7,400. I saved £1,250 on the UK retail price. I’m currently looking for a nice thin, hand wound mechanical dress watch and I’ll probably buy pre-owned as they’re much better value.

I bought my Omega with a steel bracelet but wifey also bought me the genuine Omega leather strap and deployment clasp as part of my birthday present - £180 for the strap and another £180 for the clasp! Still, saves fiddling with a buckle. I bought myself a spring bar tool and chop and change between the strap and the bracelet to change the look of the watch. Currently on its leather strap as it suits the vintage look of the watch.

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Interesting Steve. I’ll take a look at that site. Very smart Omega there  LL.B (Hons) - University of Derby
LOT (Lord of Time) - University of Gallifrey