Reply With QuoteWelcome!! Nice startup of a collection. Hopefully many new additions may follow (and be presented on this forum..:)
Hey All,
Been lurking a while, thought I best introduce myself...
I've been developing an interest in watches for the past 18 months or so. I got married in 2011 and my generous wife wanted to get me a 'nice' watch as a wedding present. I did a bit of research and stumbled upon Christopher Ward watches; I was looking for a classic looking dress watch and ended up choosing a C5 Malvern and as they are such good value I picked up a C5 Aviator as well :)
I understand CW isn't held in the greatest regard on here but I'm really happy with both of them - automatic, display backs, classic look, British company, good size for my spindly wrists - all for £250 each.
Typically an appreciation for watches (escpecially mechanical) was sparked and I've been learning lots since.
I picked up a Gshock for a bit of cheap fun, fixed up my old beater mwc and dug out my old seiko 5 that my Dad gave me (never wear it though!).
I'm researching my next purchase now, had my first child last year and figure that's a good enough reason to justify a new watch to the wife :) Leaning
heavily towards a Speedy Pro, I'm quite into Sci-fi and all things space so the history of the speedy really appeals. Love it's simple, clean look too!!
Quick and dirty pic of my meagre collection!
Cheers
Jeeves
Welcome!! Nice startup of a collection. Hopefully many new additions may follow (and be presented on this forum..:)
Welcome from Holland.
This hobby can be enjoyed in every price range, doesn't have to be expensive to have fun.
Cheers,
Daddel.
Got a new watch, divers watch it is, had to drown the bastard to get it!
Welcome aboard. You can't go wrong with a speedy pro, I love mine to bits!!!
Hi and welcome, best get your Speedy soon the way the prices are going.
Big welcome nice collection to.
I reckon the Speedmaster's pretty close to the perfect watch.
M.
Breitling Cosmonaute 809 - What's not to like?
welcome aboard.
thats a nice collection and as mentioned above, you dont need to spend a lot to get just what you want.
Hello and welcome!
Hi and welcome
Welcome aboard.
Good to see you've got some spare capacity in that box ........
Welcome to the forum and really can't go wrong with a Speedy Pro. Got mine on today...
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Bugged and posted twice - apologies.
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Thanks for the warm welcome!
Trying to learn not to dive too deeply into new hobbies these days so I'm in no rush to buy my next watch. The fun is in the researching and developing my knowledge as far as I'm concerned!
Saying all that it wouldn't surprise me to see some of those spaces fill before too long ;)
Cheers
Jeeves
Welcome and a good choice - my Moonwatch is a keeperOriginally Posted by jeeves1275
Welcome, Jeeves!
Hi Jeeves, Nice budding collection you have.
My advice is never post beyond 49 posts* otherwise your wallet will be forever empty :)
(* you need 50 posts + a few months under your belt to get access to the sales corner)
Welcome mate
Hey All,
Been lurking a while, thought I best introduce myself...
I've been developing an interest in watches for the past 18 months or so. I got married in 2011 and my generous wife wanted to get me a 'nice' watch as a wedding present. I did a bit of research and stumbled upon Christopher Ward watches; I was looking for a classic looking dress watch and ended up choosing a C5 Malvern and as they are such good value I picked up a C5 Aviator as well :)
I understand CW isn't held in the greatest regard on here but I'm really happy with both of them - automatic, display backs, classic look, British company, good size for my spindly wrists - all for £250 each.
Typically an appreciation for watches (escpecially mechanical) was sparked and I've been learning lots since.
I picked up a Gshock for a bit of cheap fun, fixed up my old beater mwc and dug out my old seiko 5 that my Dad gave me (never wear it though!).
I'm researching my next purchase now, had my first child last year and figure that's a good enough reason to justify a new watch to the wife :) Leaning
heavily towards a Speedy Pro, I'm quite into Sci-fi and all things space so the history of the speedy really appeals. Love it's simple, clean look too!!
Quick and dirty pic of my meagre collection!
Cheers
Jeeves
Cheers, amazing how many forums come with a 'leave your wallet at the door' type warning! Will keep it in mind!
Hello and Welcome .
Welcome aboard.
Welcome to the forum.
Andy
Wanted - Damasko DC57
Evening Jeeves
A very big welcome to TZ
Enjoy
regards
T
Welcome Sir Im sure your going to find the site helpful
In finding all thoes watches you never knew you needed
Bofore :)
enjoy :)
I don't think it's required to leave your wallet behind before entering.
:-)
But, there are some exquiste pieces of engineering/art/jewelry out there.
Great fun and hugely enjoyable hobby.
Welcome .
Whos your favorit sci-fi author?
Welcome on board! I'm sure you'll soon be adding to the collection...
Thanks again for the welcome messages
Iain M Banks - Culture series blows my mind! Appreciate the classics too, working my way through them slowly.... .
Welcome aboard...you're gonna need a bigger box ;-)
Welcome!
If you havent read him yet, I recomend Heinlein.
Cheers! Read a few of Heinlein's - Moon is a harsh mistress and Space Family Stone which I enjoyed. Best I've read of his though is Stranger in a Strange Land, pretty amazing stuff (even spawned a religion in real life!)
Gone a bit of topic here!
Im currently re-reading the moon is a harsh mistress. But my absolut Heinlein favorite is Starship Troopers. Dont know how many times Ive read it.
Welcome to the forums.
Interest in watches and watch collecting doesn't have to be all about Rolex, Omega and the like.
Collect what you like and can afford and above all enjoy your hobby while getting pleasure from your watches.
I find that I can enjoy the watch I choose to wear every day.
Welcome to the forum. If I were you I'd ditch the MWC (and get the Seiko 5 spruced up) however your interest in a Speedie suggests that you're tastes a developing nicely. As a matter of interest, are you a mini-driving butler and have you met Wooster yet (he's a member here)?
Haven't got round to reading starship troopers, cheesy film put me off, which it shouldn't as films are rarely as good as the books they are based on..
Totally agree with all that, interest in the Speedy isn't just because it's an Omega, plenty of other reasons for that. To be honest I've had the funds available for ages, I'm just enjoying taking my time researching potential purchases. It's driving my wife crazy - 'just buy the bloody thing!'
:) The MWC is handy for when I'm decorating/working in the garage etc! Might do something with the Seiko 5, not sure I could pull off a gold watch though! My first car was a mini, loved it! (Which Butler drives a mini though?) Not met Wooster yetWelcome to the forum
Welcome Jeeves. You can't beat a bit of Asimov for a classic fix of Sci-fi.
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