Some show off watches in this thread…….. Got a gold Accurist watch for my 18th, now a bit damaged like the owner. Bought a Tag in 1983 and worn everyday. Funnily enough in Madrid this weekend food tasting for our sons wedding someone said what a nice old watch? A battery change and vacuum seal costs 5 to 10 euros in Slovenia and had it serviced at 25 one year.. Compare that to the UK My fav but could not be worn in the Morgan as rain, moisture etc would bug**r it , a gold Bueche Girod Roy King from 1987.
Why I like this thread is I am keen to buy another watch. Cheap Breitling or Tag as watch wearing in London is a risk. Two neighbours attacked for their Rolexes, one with a machete! So alternative is TBMs that does so much more than tell the time….Nice feature if it also stops at the exact time you croak !?
My wife has had a Jaeger LeCoultre I got cheaply in an auction and the odd other watch over our many years and they all stop working on her. It’s a real plus bonus . She never wanted an engagement ring, doesn’t like jewellery much and doesn’t like shopping !! How lucky am I. But she is 70 in a few weeks and I have no idea what to buy her. Ideas most welcome but I promised her a potters wheel and Kiln for her 60th and we have nowhere to put them, so it’s still an IOU until we move ! Best to all, MM
