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...it's about what you like
Yes definitely. Although there are some things which can objectively give you better value for money than others. I was going to use a good pair of shoes as an eg, but to be honest you can probably get as good or better value by rinsing cheapo ones vs looking after a good pair nowadays :(
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Probably a personal thing, as when someone said sensible, I imaging it to be within those price;
I know what you mean - I looked at it that for an equivalent Omega I'd be looking at £5k, a Rolex £7k+
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For those looking for a smaller and cheaper bronze watch Armida have quite a nice offering for only $349
Oof - added to the Xmas list that one.
Cheers mate!
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Putting this out there...
Does anyone know anything about Vertex watches? I was given a Vertex Allproof that my Grandfather was given in 1954. It is kind of like this but with a slightly different face (and it has a modern strap) http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-mens-9ct-gold-vertex-allproof-revue-77-movement-fantastic-condition-/390566833959?pt=UK_Jewelery_Watches_Watches_MensWatches_GL&hash=item5aef98ef27
I'd like to learn more about the history if possible - they seem to be well regarded but there is very little info about them that I can find on the net.
Cheers
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For those looking for a smaller and cheaper bronze watch Armida have quite a nice offering for only $349
These look like a blatant copy of the helson. Just not quite as nice. Cheap though.
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Putting this out there...
Does anyone know anything about Vertex watches? I was given a Vertex Allproof that my Grandfather was given in 1954. It is kind of like this but with a slightly different face (and it has a modern strap) http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-mens-9ct-gold-vertex-allproof-revue-77-movement-fantastic-condition-/390566833959?pt=UK_Jewelery_Watches_Watches_MensWatches_GL&hash=item5aef98ef27http://rover.ebay.com/roverimp/1/710-53481-19255-0/1?ff3=2&pub=5574889051&toolid=10001&campid=5336525415&item=390566833959&mpt=3284489
I'd like to learn more about the history if possible - they seem to be well regarded but there is very little info about them that I can find on the net.
Cheers
All I know is that they were one of the companies that made the WWW watches for the military.
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Your friend and mine Murtle came up trumpets with a strap to fit the PAM for less dressy days and a matching wallet in the posho leather he's been working with. Apologies for the lousy iPhone picture, and the even worse photographer holding it;
The leather is absolutely stunning, almost putty like in the way that it bends and really tactile.
In other news I just got the email to say that the serial number of my TNT Black Luna will be L65 and would I kindly pay the deposit? This bloody watch bug is a bastard.
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Went for this one in the end, collecting Friday - obligatory "watch on wrist" shots to follow!
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Putting this out there...
Does anyone know anything about Vertex watches? I was given a Vertex Allproof that my Grandfather was given in 1954. It is kind of like this but with a slightly different face (and it has a modern strap) http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-mens-9ct-gold-vertex-allproof-revue-77-movement-fantastic-condition-/390566833959?pt=UK_Jewelery_Watches_Watches_MensWatches_GL&hash=item5aef98ef27
I'd like to learn more about the history if possible - they seem to be well regarded but there is very little info about them that I can find on the net.
Cheers
I'm not sure if the history of the company is that clear to be honest. They were UK based but I suspect it was a UK office of a Swiss firm. They had close ties with Revue, they may even have been part of the same group of companies. Vertex in themselves are to a degree neither here nor there as they didn't make the calibres. Revue calibres are indeed quite well regarded, probably mostly because of the WWW connection Vertex fetch fair values. Post war you nearly always see Vertex watches co-branded with Revue.
But WWW oddities aside, vintage watch prices are primarily driven by modern marketing - if either Vertex or Revue were currently being marketed with Omega or Rolex then the vintage models would probably be similar values. As it is they aren't and prices reflect it.
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Are they trolling?
http://www.seiko.co.uk/collections/men/grand-seiko/sbgh019#.Unp165Fps08
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Its white gold, but still.
http://www.watchesbysjx.com/2012/03/specially-adjusted-ultra-precise-grand.html
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Did the deal work?
Yes and no...the reading store agreed to do the deal, but managed to get a dealer in Norwich to do 30% which saved me the hassle of travelling - do you want me to post the voucher back to you?
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If you don't need it then yes please. Glad you got a good deal anyway.
Ok, PM me and I'll get it back to you
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Apologies in advance for the poor photo!
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Currently less than half price at Argos
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Probably a personal thing, as when someone said sensible, I imaging it to be within those price;