Park Life 71 Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 What watches do you have? What watches did you have and miss? What watch do you fancy getting? Still wear my old Nixon - The Don. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayvin 5294 Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 (edited) I don't really wear watches but I have a Longines that I was gifted from work. Which I don't wear because watches are uncomfortable. It comes out for the quarterly board meeting but that's it Edited July 21, 2017 by Rayvin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted July 21, 2017 Author Share Posted July 21, 2017 Spent the first few months trying to get the hands to work then found out it sets itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted July 21, 2017 Author Share Posted July 21, 2017 (edited) @Ant Like that Fossil. Edited July 21, 2017 by Park Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 22137 Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 watch wanker tbh 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 21978 Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 23 minutes ago, Rayvin said: I don't really wear watches but I have a Longines that I was gifted from work. Which I don't wear because watches are uncomfortable. It comes out for the quarterly board meeting but that's it You were gifted a fucking Longines at work? The most I've been gifted here is a..... Actually nothing, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayvin 5294 Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 We had a good year - although to be honest, I think it was part of a strategy to emotionally compromise me into not asking for more money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 35567 Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Omega Speedmaster. Just like Buzz and Neil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 22137 Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 2 minutes ago, Rayvin said: We had a good year - although to be honest, I think it was part of a strategy to emotionally compromise me into not asking for more money it would have made for a decent christmas bonus if you'd flogged it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayvin 5294 Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Just now, Dr Gloom said: it would have made for a decent christmas bonus if you'd flogged it. At the risk of revealing my ignorance, I don't really know if it's worth very much. Plus I do need to wear it for board meetings... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 22137 Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 why? what would happen if you turned up to a board meeting with a bare wrist? i think they can cost anywhere between £600 and a couple of grand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 21978 Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 4 minutes ago, Rayvin said: We had a good year - although to be honest, I think it was part of a strategy to emotionally compromise me into not asking for more money Actually, we were the only large teaching trust to receive an outstanding from the CQC and we're given an extra days a/l as a result. Probably cheaper for the trust than sending out 16000 Longines watches I imagine. Also we get free institutionalised Christmas dinner. The public sector rocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayvin 5294 Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Dr Gloom said: why? what would happen if you turned up to a board meeting with a bare wrist? i think they can cost anywhere between £600 and a couple of grand. So, because it was a 'gift', they notice it and compliment me on my 'taste in watches'. Our board meeting humour really is that bad. I'm sure it's not over a grand though. Edited July 21, 2017 by Rayvin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 35567 Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Probably a fake, just to make it even funnier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayvin 5294 Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 3 minutes ago, Renton said: Actually, we were the only large teaching trust to receive an outstanding from the CQC and we're given an extra days a/l as a result. Probably cheaper for the trust than sending out 16000 Longines watches I imagine. Also we get free institutionalised Christmas dinner. The public sector rocks. It's nice to be rewarded in some manner of another for good performance. Public sector does seem to have a lot of perks - and pensions that might actually be worthwhile... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayvin 5294 Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Just now, Alex said: Probably a fake, just to make it even funnier. Nothing would surprise me about these guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted July 21, 2017 Author Share Posted July 21, 2017 Ha ha Rayvin has fucked up with his 'Longines' story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayvin 5294 Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 ...do tell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted July 21, 2017 Author Share Posted July 21, 2017 3 minutes ago, Rayvin said: ...do tell? The Renton/Gloom TAG team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayvin 5294 Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Ah so you think the 'story' is ridiculous. I agree tbf, but there it is. You want me to post a picture with today's newspaper or something? I want to stress that I knew nothing about this watch or its value (or lack thereof). Moreover, I didn't buy it, so it's hardly any form of statement with respect of my wealth. I don't even own a house man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammynb 3507 Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Like Gloomy and Alex, watch wanker here but vintage, so probably worse. But I tend to wear one of these most days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4855 Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 one of these, though I dont wear it much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1260 Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 I've got a Raymond Weil watch that I can't find a picture of. I got it as an engagement present from the ex. Probably the only thing of any value I got to keep when we split. I've got a plaster on at the minute so I can't wear it on my left wrist and it feels weird as fuck on my right so I'm having to go without. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted July 21, 2017 Author Share Posted July 21, 2017 @sammynb Like that TAG a lot. 5k? I've got a nice Festina but can't find the pic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammynb 3507 Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 4 minutes ago, Park Life said: @sammynb Like that TAG a lot. 5k? I've got a nice Festina but can't find the pic. Parky it's pre-Tag, when they were just Heuer from around 1968, also a manual wind. When I bought it 15 years ago it only cost about a grand but over the years its cost that much again in servicing and restoration, I only got it back about 6 months ago after it had spent a year with an old watchmaker restoring it. Autavia's weren't that common, compared to a Monaco or Carerra and getting parts for it are near impossible. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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