What time is it? Watches and horology

if those rolexes didn't have rolex on the face, they'd be laughed at.

the font of the Panerai is a distinctive feature of Pam's whether you like it or not.

Marketing innit

It has evolved though, not the same today as on those vintage pieces. The 6 for example is now a closed loop.

2014 models...

Ah, depends on the model then. Thanks!

this is so beautiful

Lovely... Is it real?

it looks it.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LOVELY-RARE-VINTAGE-GENTS-OMEGA-MANUAL-WINDER-WRIST-WATCH-IN-LOVELY-CONDITION/291211454396?_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D24635%26meid%3D9003835181064767160%26pid%3D100033%26prg%3D10389%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D291211454396

^ looks dodgy to me.

The case back certainly isn't original to the watch as 166.0169 brings up these:

it says 186 0169

it says 186 0169

Hmm... zoomed in it does look like an 8 but that doesn't bring up any results: https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=omega+186.0169&oq=ome&aqs=chrome.2.69i57j0j69i59l2j69i61l2.1208j0j7&sourceid=chrome&es_sm=0&ie=UTF-8

The plot thickens...

Hello watch geeks ;) I'm looking for the other half's 30th birthday present. She wants a watch, I know very little. Budget about 800-1000 she's not sure what style she wants at the minute so where's good to go look in London? Anywhere to avoid? Ta!

Budget about 800-1000 she's not sure what style she wants

come on. make it slightly easier

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^^I've been asking her that for weeks! She likes the Tag heuer slimmer styles with a silver metal band. Don't think she likes chronograph and would prefer simple clean lines. I know I could just go to the high street jewellers but I was wondering if there are any independent places with a decent ladies range worth visiting.

Plus I realise that's not much of a
Budget!

Hello watch geeks ;) I'm looking for the other half's 30th birthday present. She wants a watch, I know very little. Budget about 800-1000 she's not sure what style she wants at the minute so where's good to go look in London? Anywhere to avoid? Ta!

What's it for? That's a decent chunk to spend on a watch. It is for every day use, occasional use, dressy events etc?

Have a look on Chronomaster.co.uk and see if there's something vintage that takes her fancy... Not much in there at that price point tho'... Still a very decent budget, good luck! #jealous

@Sumo It's for everyday use and she works in a prison so nothing dainty or flashy.

Thanks TS I'll have a look.

I really like some of the older omega ladies watches

^good shout. Quality but not too flashy.

Really like that first omega, something to consider I reckon, thanks @branwen

make sure you get one she likes, rather than a watch that says, "ooh, look, I know watches..."

Haha, neither of us know watches but I think she'd go for something like the omegas branwen posted or at least similar.