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Post by ChrisM on Jun 19, 2019 8:44:28 GMT
^ But presumably you can always change the strap to a different type? I have a bit of an issue with metal bracelet straps as my wrist alters in size with ambient temperature, so a watch that sits nicely on my wrist in winter will dig into me in summer
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Post by humphreythepug on Jun 19, 2019 8:50:13 GMT
I planned on buying a nice watch to remind me of my dad after he died That's the reason I bought an Omega - my Dad's favourite watch and I wanted one to remember him by. No-one knows where his old Omega went after he died - I dare say it will be found down the back of a cupboard or at the back of a drawer in years to come. My dad wasn't in to watches but I've always wanted a nice one which I can then pass down; probably to my grandson as opposed to my daughters, something that I can wear daily and whenever I look at it I can say "yep dad paid for that" and it will remind me of him.
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Post by humphreythepug on Jun 19, 2019 8:57:33 GMT
I planned on buying a nice watch to remind me of my dad after he died, using some of the proceeds of the inheritance that he wanted (documented) both myself and my sister to have, however the money has never materialised, even though both myself and my sister were told that we would be getting it, even my children haven't received their £1000 that my dad wanted them to have. The bitch that he married has gone off with it all and not carried out his wishes, it's ironic really as she tells anyone who will listen that we fell out over money, we didn't we fell out as she wasn't telling me anything, but if she wants to justify it to herself that it's about money; when she's gone off with it all, then fair enough, the people that matter know the truth. That is outrageous.... who is/are the Executors of his Will/Estate as they are liable - or is it within family, such that it's easier to begrudgingly accept that they have misappropriated his Estate? He died intestate as he didn't leave a will, as the house was in joint names, regardless of any will the proceeds would go to her anyway, however there were instructions that he organised many years ago but they weren't legally binding. He wanted her housed and then any remaining money to be split 3 ways; her, my sister and me, she said she would do this but she hasn't and he also wanted all the grandkids to get £1000.00; again she said she would do this but she hasn't. All his tools, most of his possessions; all gone, I managed to get a few things when I knew it was going to go pear shaped, oddly the thing that I am most glad that I manged to get was his spirit level.
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Post by Tim on Jun 19, 2019 9:30:53 GMT
^ But presumably you can always change the strap to a different type? I have a bit of an issue with metal bracelet straps as my wrist alters in size with ambient temperature, so a watch that sits nicely on my wrist in winter will dig into me in summer I could but in reality there's no point as I'm unlikely to wear it. I'm worried now that I keep looking at the Liv Watches site and am attracted to the chronograph one with the turquoise face. Not only is it pretty large its also brightly coloured, things that I would've rejected even 2 or 3 years ago. I must be into my mid life crisis!
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Post by Martin on Jun 19, 2019 10:42:05 GMT
That is outrageous.... who is/are the Executors of his Will/Estate as they are liable - or is it within family, such that it's easier to begrudgingly accept that they have misappropriated his Estate? He died intestate as he didn't leave a will, as the house was in joint names, regardless of any will the proceeds would go to her anyway, however there were instructions that he organised many years ago but they weren't legally binding. He wanted her housed and then any remaining money to be split 3 ways; her, my sister and me, she said she would do this but she hasn't and he also wanted all the grandkids to get £1000.00; again she said she would do this but she hasn't. All his tools, most of his possessions; all gone, I managed to get a few things when I knew it was going to go pear shaped, oddly the thing that I am most glad that I manged to get was his spirit level. Lindsay and her brother are in a similar position following their Dad passing away a few years backs. Her brother got his bike, but that’s it and nobody is in contact with the ‘wicked step mum’ so I’m sure anything left when she passes away will go to her family.
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Post by clunes on Jun 19, 2019 10:49:18 GMT
The Lander is lovely - my kind of watch.
With the marital home sold and proceeds split I actually have money in the bank...but head ruling heart on any purchases right now - all funds will be going to a property but congrats on the purchases.
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Post by Roadsterstu on Jun 19, 2019 21:53:54 GMT
Dan, both of those watches look great. For me, I prefer the Lander but they both look very fine.
I was really quite taken by the MHD watches we saw at Prescott, that Matt Humphries himself was displaying. Different price range altogether but very nice looking and nice feeling watches. I still like the feel of the Christopher Ward I bought using the small amount my Nanna left when she passed away. I remember her in various ways but the watch is a lasting physical reminder in a form that I can appreciate and enjoy wearing and which can be handed on to Evan in years to come.
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Post by clunes on Jun 19, 2019 22:07:02 GMT
As I think I mentioned previously I was gifted one of the early Malvern watched from Christopher Ward. The quality and design were outstanding for the price (even the simplest ones have gone up significantly) and I remain a fan.
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Post by Big Blue on Jun 20, 2019 9:00:33 GMT
My mother and step father did make a will.
Hasn’t stopped my step-sister being a cunt. Thing is it’s only real estate that’s covered - everything else is now my ma’s which makes me laugh regularly, along with the lifestyle my mother can afford because she was married to her father.
I am hoping my long-lived family mater thoroughly outlives her. Not that my ma is “nice” but she’s my mum.
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Post by racingteatray on Jun 20, 2019 9:59:17 GMT
That is outrageous.... who is/are the Executors of his Will/Estate as they are liable - or is it within family, such that it's easier to begrudgingly accept that they have misappropriated his Estate? He died intestate as he didn't leave a will, as the house was in joint names, regardless of any will the proceeds would go to her anyway, however there were instructions that he organised many years ago but they weren't legally binding. He wanted her housed and then any remaining money to be split 3 ways; her, my sister and me, she said she would do this but she hasn't and he also wanted all the grandkids to get £1000.00; again she said she would do this but she hasn't. All his tools, most of his possessions; all gone, I managed to get a few things when I knew it was going to go pear shaped, oddly the thing that I am most glad that I manged to get was his spirit level. People can behave very badly with no warning.
And having a will doesn't necessarily help. When my father's mother died (my grandfather having pre-deceased her), one of my father's two sisters, who lived nearby in an enormous country pile, simply went around and emptied the house of all its contents. She then tried to sue my father for a third of the value of the house, notwithstanding that the house had been originally bought by, and still legally belonged to, my father. There was a serious family bust up as a result.
As eldest grandson, I had been left my grandfather's gold watch. I never did get it. Or anything else of note either.
Also, as I had recently gone to university and didn't have a car, my father suggested passing granny's not exactly valuable H-reg Astra to me. My aunt, who had the keys, refused point-blank. It was last spotted being used by her housekeeper, since her own children already had their own cars.
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Post by johnc on Jun 20, 2019 11:12:20 GMT
As they say, money corrupts! I see it with clients who are nice as can be as they build something and have little and they turn into complete bampots when they are wealthy.
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Post by humphreythepug on Jun 20, 2019 12:18:54 GMT
He died intestate as he didn't leave a will, as the house was in joint names, regardless of any will the proceeds would go to her anyway, however there were instructions that he organised many years ago but they weren't legally binding. He wanted her housed and then any remaining money to be split 3 ways; her, my sister and me, she said she would do this but she hasn't and he also wanted all the grandkids to get £1000.00; again she said she would do this but she hasn't. All his tools, most of his possessions; all gone, I managed to get a few things when I knew it was going to go pear shaped, oddly the thing that I am most glad that I manged to get was his spirit level. People can behave very badly with no warning.
And having a will doesn't necessarily help. When my father's mother died (my grandfather having pre-deceased her), one of my father's two sisters, who lived nearby in an enormous country pile, simply went around and emptied the house of all its contents. She then tried to sue my father for a third of the value of the house, notwithstanding that the house had been originally bought by, and still legally belonged to, my father. There was a serious family bust up as a result.
As eldest grandson, I had been left my grandfather's gold watch. I never did get it. Or anything else of note either.
Also, as I had recently gone to university and didn't have a car, my father suggested passing granny's not exactly valuable H-reg Astra to me. My aunt, who had the keys, refused point-blank. It was last spotted being used by her housekeeper, since her own children already had their own cars.
I wasn't entirely surprised when it ended up as it did, even though my side got on with her, I think she has acted as she has done as some form of punishment towards us as I questioned and stood up to her when progress wasn't being made and she was keeping things from us; she hates being questioned and told that she may be wrong, she has form of just pushing people aside and forgetting about them if they question or stand up to here. It's ironic really as her ex husband treated her badly, hid money and property and lied his way through the divorce proceedings and she walked away with nothing and she (obviously) had a major issue with it and yet she's done pretty much the same to us. I just hope that her son has a conscience when she departs this earth.
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Post by Tim on Jun 20, 2019 12:39:53 GMT
My mum's paranoid about 'assets' going astray because her great grandad (I think) left everything to his 2nd wife and the kids of wife number 1 got nothing. This must've happened around 1900 but is clearly some sort of family disaster story!
My gran bought 2 gold pocket watches - 1 for each grandson - and when she died we each got them. Not sure what my other cousin, a female got though!
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Post by Stuntman on Jun 20, 2019 19:28:38 GMT
My Dad is on his third wife now. I'm the elder of his only two biological children but I fully expect to receive absolutely nothing from his will (and he is a millionaire now). I just stand on my own two feet and if anything does come my way it's a bonus. Despite him having all this money (he loudly boasts about being a millionaire to all and sundry) and spending it very generously on his wife and her family, I can honestly say that over the last 15 years he has given me less than 3000 quid in total - effectively being about 200 quid a year as a Christmas and birthday cheque. I don't expect anything but I do find it a bit strange. We are not very alike! Anyway - the Lander has arrived. It's really well made and it's a lovely shape, but I think I might return it. The colours don't quite make me go 'wow' at the moment. This of course is highly subjective but it's a bit like your first reaction to a painting. The watch design is, however, growing on me. It's still unopened/unworn and in its sealed clear plastic packaging. If I do open the packaging I won't be able to return it. We'll see. At the moment it's probably going back though. I'll come to a decision over the next couple of weeks, as I can return the watch within 30 days and receive a full refund. The Nomos should arrive by the end of next week, and I hope it gives me a 'wow' as soon as I open the box. Otherwise I'll keep my watch fund powder dry and Chris will be happy!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 21, 2019 6:15:52 GMT
That's a pity, but I suspect you are right to follow your instinct.
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Post by johnc on Jun 21, 2019 6:44:28 GMT
That's a pity, but I suspect you are right to follow your instinct. Agreed, your first reaction is normally the lasting one when it comes to aesthetics.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 21, 2019 15:36:45 GMT
I'll give you 75 quid for it.
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Post by Stuntman on Jun 21, 2019 18:31:38 GMT
The watch is still growing on me. I find this interesting in its own right, and the temptation to open the packaging is strong... Simon P - your offer is noted Nomos incoming next week!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 21, 2019 18:47:41 GMT
Go on then, 90 quid. I don't wanna get gazumped at the last minute.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 22, 2019 11:00:12 GMT
Car in front at the ferry terminal has a Liv bike on the back.
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Post by Boxer6 on Jun 22, 2019 12:09:15 GMT
Go on then, 90 quid. I don't wanna get gazumped at the last minute. £95 plus a half-drunk can of Irn-Bru. Can't go higher than that I'm afraid.
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Post by Tim on Jun 24, 2019 9:20:41 GMT
Go on then, 90 quid. I don't wanna get gazumped at the last minute. £95 plus a half-drunk can of Irn-Bru. Can't go higher than that I'm afraid. I'll offer £96.50 plus the dregs of a bottle of Buckfast that a friend left after a party about 2 years ago (it should've matured nicely by now)
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Post by Stuntman on Jun 24, 2019 19:41:56 GMT
Ooh, this is getting interesting . Maybe I should pretend that I've got some other internet bidders and try to drive the price up further! The presumption is now in favour of the watch staying, so I may end up having to thank the bidders but withdraw the lot
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Post by ChrisM on Jun 24, 2019 19:44:30 GMT
Ooh, this is getting interesting . Maybe I should pretend that I've got some other internet bidders and try to drive the price up further! The presumption is now in favour of the watch staying, so I may end up having to thank the bidders but withdraw the lot Couldn't you get them to make you a custom version, with the face in the same colour paint as your Cayman??
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Post by Stuntman on Jun 24, 2019 19:50:38 GMT
^^ Yes, that's exactly how it works I'm sure everything's possible for a price. I would like the Lander Chronograph in the colourscheme of the Frobisher II quartz watch, but Sapphire Blue would be better! Interestingly, the Lander's dial colour is actually inspired by an old Porsche paint colour for a 356...
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Post by Stuntman on Jun 26, 2019 20:23:19 GMT
Well I picked up the Nomos today from the sorting office, and both new watches are staying. It took me a while to decide on the Farer but it's on my wrist as I type, and I'm very happy with it.
Hurrah!
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Post by racingteatray on Jun 27, 2019 10:48:19 GMT
^ But presumably you can always change the strap to a different type? I have a bit of an issue with metal bracelet straps as my wrist alters in size with ambient temperature, so a watch that sits nicely on my wrist in winter will dig into me in summer Rolex has a solution for this (as you'd expect at the price) with the Oyster metal bracelet.
There is a little catch inside the clasp that enables you to tighten or loosen the bracelet by about 5mm. I find the difference is enough to resolve the problem for me.
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Post by Bob Sacamano v2.0 on Jun 27, 2019 11:22:12 GMT
^ But presumably you can always change the strap to a different type? I have a bit of an issue with metal bracelet straps as my wrist alters in size with ambient temperature, so a watch that sits nicely on my wrist in winter will dig into me in summer Rolex has a solution for this (as you'd expect at the price) with the Oyster metal bracelet.
There is a little catch inside the clasp that enables you to tighten or loosen the bracelet by about 5mm. I find the difference is enough to resolve the problem for me.
I always thought that was for when I was wearing it with my wetsuit?
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Post by racingteatray on Jun 27, 2019 12:53:04 GMT
Rolex has a solution for this (as you'd expect at the price) with the Oyster metal bracelet.
There is a little catch inside the clasp that enables you to tighten or loosen the bracelet by about 5mm. I find the difference is enough to resolve the problem for me.
I always thought that was for when I was wearing it with my wetsuit? Best Desmond Llewelyn impression......"Really 007!"
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Post by Bob Sacamano v2.0 on Jun 27, 2019 13:58:57 GMT
I always thought that was for when I was wearing it with my wetsuit? Best Desmond Llewelyn impression......"Really 007!" Oh it's not that I Scuba or anything.. Just for relaxation.
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