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After a swim(!) or in my case trying not to drown with style.
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I think that watch should be worn when visiting Middle Earth.
What do you mean? Is it to do with the design of the watch, or because Roy's wrist looks like a hobbit's leg :D No offence Roy.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry
It was a feeble pun on the name Aragon. Aragorn is a character in Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings.
Aragorn son of Arathorn, heir to the throne of Isildur?
Yes that's the one (Arathorn II to be precise). I said it was a feeble pun.
Quite like this Breitling but thick end of six grand - second hand
https://i.ibb.co/wrJbfvWr/Breitling-...04-191117.webp
1961 Rolex looks pretty tidy for £2300 I wonder if it's worth it as an investment?
https://i.ibb.co/N62YkWfp/Rolex-Oyst...18-123718.webp
https://www.watchfinder.co.uk/Rolex/...6/item/290656?
That model looks similar to my Rolex, though the bracelet is different as are the details of the dial.
My watch was given to me by my parents over fifty years ago, and the exact model is no longer made.
Roy may have more to say, but I am not sure if I would choose a Rolex today. They have acquired an absurd reputation, veblen status, and I have to say a rather 'easy' choice for a luxury wristwatch for those with enough money. Certainly they can be regarded as an investment, but IMO a watch is to be used everyday. Mine has only left my wrist for a few days since it was given to me, and that was for a couple of hugely expensive services by Rolex.
However, having said all that, I would still choose the Rolex shown over the Breitling, despite the chronometer status of the latter.
Never liked Breitlings, no particular reason.
At 31mm that Rolex is tiny and a bit ancient for my taste (nearly as old as me!).
Think I’ve amply covered my thoughts on Rolex ownership in other posts but basically I like having them even if I can’t wear them that often. That being said I’m going to start wearing the explorer 2 more often, it’s not a model people recognise.
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One of my favourites Roy,
that and the Millgaus.
Had the opportunity to buy a millgaus retail on Aruba but at the time plumped for a Panerai.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gazjam
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How is watch size measured? Is it the diameter of the bezel, or is it the diameter of the watch glass?Quote:
Originally Posted by Roy S
Usually case size excluding crown.
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Ah, so in that case my Rolex is 34.5mm, still small for your taste, but there again I find the current fashion for large watches too 'showy' and not for me.
Each to their own. :)
Cheers
Last few I’ve bought have been 38-40mm and I’ve moved on most of my 42+ pieces, fashion driven to an extent but the bigger ones were cumbersome to wear and demanded an almost exact strap/bracelet fit to stop them flapping about.
Nice classy understated watch that, Robin.
CheersQuote:
Originally Posted by Alex_UK
Alex
Deserving a larger image Robin:
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Thanks Barry, I did try but didn’t work for meQuote:
Originally Posted by Barry
Almost bought the titanium version of that on my last trip to St Lucia.Quote:
Originally Posted by rmcin626
The Aquaracer is the one I usually wear, but I also have this one.Quote:
Originally Posted by Roy S
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Nice Carrera, my partner favours her’s over the Rolex I got her.
Thanks, we are off on holiday tomorrow, but will only take one of the Tags plus my Apple Watch for during the day.Quote:
Originally Posted by Roy S
Took eight watches to Cyprus with me plus I’ve bought another here.
To be honest not surprised by that Roy, but 2 will do for me, although I have taken the 2 Tags and my Apple Watch before. As i get older don’t want to be carrying too much hand luggage.
I've only taken one watch with me when travelling (to nearly 80 countries), and that has been my fifty year old Rolex.
Only on one occasion have I taken 2 watches. That was on a visit to north India in 2000, where I would attend a gala dinner to properly celebrate the dawn of the 21st century. Since I would be wearing a dinner jacket, wearing a gold square-faced Bulova with a black leather strap seemed appropriate.
Next holiday I’m taking an iceland carrier full of Casios [emoji6]
Was it a SMERSH cover operation Barry?Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry
(Assuming your cleared to talk about it)
:D
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Having signed the Official Secrets Act, I'm not allowed to talk about it. But I will say the DJ had to be made to measure, so my Walther PPK automatic wouldn't form an unsightly bulge.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gazjam
Seriously though, I do wear one when celebrating notable birthdays and dining in good restaurants, where wearing a DJ is not out of place. I used to attend musical soirées in London, again where wearing a DJ was expected.
Actually I have two DJs: a lightweight one for Summer, and a second made from heavier material for the colder months.
Hush hush then, got it.
It was more the 80 Countries bit then the DJ.
Sharp dressed man though. :)
Well, that's certainly different, Roy! Bit too skeleton for your usual taste, though?
It looks awful!
Please don't hold back, Barry, tell us what you really think! :lol:
OK then, it looks bloody awful! :eyebrows:Quote:
Originally Posted by Alex_UK
:lol:
Another Hamilton to add to the collection, known as the 'Elvis' watch as he wore a version of this.
Seems the King of Rock and Roll has no taste then? ;)
There's a fine line between having a strong opinion about something or being downright rude.
Whenever Barry pipes up about always wearing his Rolex I could make some very barbed comments about why no one would want to nick it but I'm polite.
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The dial on Elvis's Hamilton watch is far more sober than the one on yours. Anyway why should one presume Elvis had taste?
Oh, and please do tell why no-one would want to steal my watch.
The Ventura… nice.
not sure about the open mech one Roy, feel the shapes enough to make it stand out?
Crackin’ piece though.
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Like this black one, would be the one I’d get. The XXL, chunky boy!
Contrast between matt and polished black, along with the shape really gives me the fizz.
On the subject of Elvis watches, how about this one?
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/5968...%253A596817775
It's a little-known fact that Elvis was an incredibly talented engraver in his spare time. No wonder he couldn't find time for a UK tour.
And it's only thirty quid! Probably he needed a sideline where Colonel Tom wasn't able to dip his beak. Did the engraving during all that time he spent on the toilet.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pigmy Pony
"Bloody hell Aaron, what you doing in there, engraving yer will?"Quote:
Originally Posted by Macca
The ones he dropped down the toilet fetch big money these days.
Cos it ain't worth a bean mate, who would know it was a Rolex anyway? Looks like every other small vintage gold watch.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry
They're after the GMTs, Daytonas and Subs of this world not your museum piece.
Got a good deal on it on Cyprus.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gazjam
it’s a nice watch, even better with a good deal!Quote:
Originally Posted by Roy S
Is the “waveform” jaggy line lumed?
Is it the 42mm?
Looks like a watch Darth Vader would wear.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gazjam
Ah, so you like a 'showy' watch. Is it to impress people?Quote:
Originally Posted by Roy S
How do people know it's a Rolex? - because they see the Rolex 'crown' on the dial, and on the bracelet clasp.
As to its worth, well I have had it valued, but that's something between me and my insurance company. But then it's not all about money; there are unquantifiable aspects to any possession or gift.
Now then, can anyone identify the unquantifiabe aspects to this possession?Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry
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