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Which watch... specifically, these two...
Well i'm off down to the Falklands for a few months - deep joy. However, when I get back, i've decided to get something i've wanted to get for ages, which is a good watch.
However, knowing next to nothing about them and being on Duty tonight with nothing to do I thought i'd start a thread on it looking for the advice i'm sure is out there.
Yes, I am aware of the "Which Watch" thread but i've narrowed it down to specifically one of these two (including such inane reasons like I want a blue dial) - any advice?
Buy Oris 643-7609-85-55-RS Divers 1000m Small Seconds Gents Watch - 01643760985550742434EB Oris -
Tag Heuer Watch Aquaracer CAF2112.BA0809
Plus, what is ORIS like as a brand? I'm trying to avoid Omega's or Rolexes because of the image they are slowly getting by association with Chav's...
EDITED TO ADD 23/04/12 I've since fucked all those off and despite going through Omega Seamasters and then Breitling Superocean Heritages I've bought a Bremont Supermarine 500/BL which is beautiful perfect and about £1500 more than I wanted to spend. However there is some quality discussion in the following pages if you like watches so read on!Last edited by Yeoman_dai; 23-04-2012 at 20:00.
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Chavs can afford more than a grand for a watch?
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Are you stopping off anywhere on the way back where you could buy duty-free? If not, why not wait until you do.
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Nope i'm not transiting down on-board a steely grey messenger of death, i'm probably flying down to meet her.
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Are you flying back too?
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Why not get one of these ones.
Then spend the rest on beer & women!!!Here's to a long life and a merry one
A quick death and an easy one
A pretty girl and an honest one
A cold beer and another one!
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I fear you worry too much about what others think, I wouldn't snub a Ferrari just because some tosser footballer bought one so why snub a good watch because some tartan wearing lowlife stole one. Buy the best you can afford and if you are after a quality piece don't buy a bloody quartz watch no matter how pretty it looks, buy a real watch with a real automatic movement (I notice after writing this that you have selected two), my choice Omega Seamaster............ lovely watch, practical and affordable. I wear mine all day everyday, it has taken a right battering over the last 5 years and never let me down, I do also have a dress watch but that only comes out on very special occasions.
Edited to add: I'd go for the Oris of those two, my boss has one (different model) but he is chuffed to bits with it.Last edited by chieftiff; 11-04-2011 at 22:29.
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My parents offered to get me an Omega for my graduation present. I said I prefered a £100 Casio which had a compass, barometer and thermometer while the Omega has...none of these. I got the Casio, and the Omega...bless my parents!
Originally Posted by Yeoman_dai 
Never wear the Omega though; it is in a safe deposit box in a bank. Just too expensive. If you damage it or lose it you will be heartbroken. Even for special occasions I couldn't be arrsed to get it out of the bank, so I don't even wear it for special occasions.
Just buy a cheap digital watch!
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Don't forget you can wear a rolex everyday and for every occasion.
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The Oris every time. Every chav has a Tag Heuer. When was the last time you saw an Oris. Lovely watches and the right people will know it's an excellent choice for a discerning gentleman. Seriously though, don't you think the Tag is just a bit....well, blingy? The Oris is a mans watch. My BC3 kept excellent time.
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