Tony14

Tony
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New Watch: Apple Watch added 😮

I recently added a new watch I never thought I would. An Apple Watch Series 9 on a sports strap. My wife, who also loves watches and has a nice collec...
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Quality or Quantity?

I saw an interested question posed recently. Regardless of budget, is it better to go for quantity of watches or blow it all on one watch? For me that would be a Submariner, Datejust 41, Speedmaster P...
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What’s your best looking watch?

To me that means best looking dial but you could interpret it differently. Mine is my Speedmaster Professional. I caught myself staring at the dial th...
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Recent Comments

commented on What are some tips for saving money to buy a watch? ·

The fact you’re thinking about savings means you’re probably ahead of most 20 year olds, certainly my 20 year old self.

Look back at your past spending to get some rough monthly numbers. Every month is different so it doesn’t need to be exact. Next set a realistic amount that you will save every month. Then set up a standing order into a savings account on pay day and let it run.

Lump sums (pay rises, bonuses) and investments have made the biggest difference for me but consistently saving what you can afford supplements that. Be patient though, it takes time.

commented on The Explorer II faceoff ·

I voted for the polar which I own so I’m biased. I prefer the look of it to the black dial Explorer II. I’ve got it on today too

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commented on SOTC and my downsizing obsessions ·

C. Explorer, Tank and Speedy is a brilliant trio.

commented on Datejust ·

I’ve had a Datejust 41 smooth bezel jubilee for a year or so now and it’s held up very well. No major scratches or dings. The polished clasp has a few noticeable scratches though.

If you get a watch with a lot of polish it’s kind of what you sign up for. I thought it would annoy me but I love the watch when I wear it so it doesn’t in the slightest.

Good luck deciding. It’s a great watch so you can’t go wrong whatever you choose.

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commented on Watch Tourism in London ·

For London, Bond street is good for ADs plus the watch room in Selfridges is fun to walk round and try some on. The Cartier boutique on Bond St is an amazing building with lots of history so is worth a walkthrough if nothing else.

commented on Moonwatch white dial ·

Great looking watch but not one I’m tempted by at the RRP.

commented on Earning My Stripes: A Marathon, A Milestone, and My First Rolex Explorer 1 ·

A great achievement marked with an absolute classic watch I love. Congrats 🙌

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