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and Italian..American..Russian..hell, is there anyone team GB hasn't had a scrap with at some point??
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40 came and went a week ago. I treated myself to one of these:
I was after a chrono. I'm not sure, in your case, what type of look you're after: chrono, dressy, diver?
I was after a chrono. I'm not sure, in your case, what type of look you're after: chrono, dressy, diver?
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Fantastic response, thank you and keep the ideas and recommendations coming.
It was much easier when I had my sights set on one watch, now my eye has wandered there are just so many wonderful watches out there. The J&S watches look lovely, thanks village and Ball watches are ones I'd been looking at, but I can't tell if I find the faces too busy. The Stowa is stunning - I've been looking at the Chronograph 1938.
The more I look at that Bell & Ross Vintage 123 though….
Well I have a couple of weeks to go…will keep you posted.
thanks,
gloves
It was much easier when I had my sights set on one watch, now my eye has wandered there are just so many wonderful watches out there. The J&S watches look lovely, thanks village and Ball watches are ones I'd been looking at, but I can't tell if I find the faces too busy. The Stowa is stunning - I've been looking at the Chronograph 1938.
The more I look at that Bell & Ross Vintage 123 though….
Well I have a couple of weeks to go…will keep you posted.
thanks,
gloves
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Go straight to PO XL, do not pass GO, do not collect £200gloves71 wrote:I confess that at this point, I am looking directly at a Planet Ocean XL (with rubber stitched strap)
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Not just GB, the same relates to many other countries, I am not so good in history, but it seems to leave only Switzerland - a reason why Swiss watches are so popular?highway62 wrote:and Italian..American..Russian..hell, is there anyone team GB hasn't had a scrap with at some point??
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Sorry anits - missed this - I think that's an interesting choice for a special watch - a good size, good quality, good price but a 'look' that doesn't appeal to everyone... and what matters is that it looks good to you (and I agree with you - I just love the simplicity). To me that makes it an outstanding choice.atnits wrote:40 came and went a week ago. I treated myself to one of these:
I was after a chrono...
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If you spend a lot of time fighting someone, the peace, understanding and relationship that develops afterwards is all the more special.Zinaida wrote:Not just GB, the same relates to many other countries, I am not so good in history, but it seems to leave only Switzerland - a reason why Swiss watches are so popular?highway62 wrote:and Italian..American..Russian..hell, is there anyone team GB hasn't had a scrap with at some point??
You can ask brothers who hated each other as children, you can ask 1914 Germany how surprised they were by the strength of the entente cordiale after centuries of England vs. France. Why are so many countries (previously subjugated by the British Empire) happy to be part of the Commonwealth?
...so, conversely...
Why the heck do we put up with the Swiss, who never fought anyone*?
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Thanks Loddonite. I can't fault the watch. That said, it's not been getting much wrist time. May have to make an effort, before it finds itself in "flipping corner"...Loddonite wrote:Sorry anits - missed this - I think that's an interesting choice for a special watch - a good size, good quality, good price but a 'look' that doesn't appeal to everyone... and what matters is that it looks good to you (and I agree with you - I just love the simplicity). To me that makes it an outstanding choice.atnits wrote:40 came and went a week ago. I treated myself to one of these:
I was after a chrono...
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alicechen wrote:good luck with what you decide....you must let us know with photo's.
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Fortis B42 Chronograph
Nice watch but i think it may swamp my little wrist
Nice watch but i think it may swamp my little wrist
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Don't want to appear rude SJW but think your arms have got a bit hairy since you posted the pics of you CWL collectionSJW wrote:Fortis B42 Chronograph
Nice watch but i think it may swamp my little wrist
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Every story needs an ending and in the end I changed my mind and went for the Bell & Ross Vintage 126. Gorgeous watch when it came through and very happy….but I kept looking at the PO XL, which wasn't a good sign.
Buying both was not an option and so I sadly returned the Bell & Ross and finally landed a PO Xl. Which has brought a smile to my face everyday so far.
I thought I would share a picture with you all. It really feels like such a substantial watch and has a versatile and classic look on the wrist (IMHO), love it and very happy. Thanks for your thoughts and help.
Buying both was not an option and so I sadly returned the Bell & Ross and finally landed a PO Xl. Which has brought a smile to my face everyday so far.
I thought I would share a picture with you all. It really feels like such a substantial watch and has a versatile and classic look on the wrist (IMHO), love it and very happy. Thanks for your thoughts and help.
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Re: ideas please for a special watch
Top choice......
Only 10 years now to decide what next to get....
Only 10 years now to decide what next to get....
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