Not so lad. They've hacked the security and keyless system to take it. Quite common nowadays and Beemers are known for being vulnerable As explained here - http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/...gramme-electronic-keys-steal-luxury-cars.html
I didn't realise that technique was so widespread mate, I stand corrected. I thought that it only worked if the car was unarmed, as they need to gain access to code the key and if it's locked and armed then surely the alarm goes off?
Was no alarm so I dunno how they get around that maybe the poor fecker accidentally left it unlocked deffo wasn't a fishing / dipping type of steal though
@RedLadSonofAnfield @Tobes Weren't you two talking about Christopher Ward watches on here a while back? Have either of you got one?
Are you looking at getting a new watch nozzle?? Let me know your budget / price range / style of watch you want and I'll advise... am quite into them tbh
I am indeed. Looking at up to 200, maybe 250 quid. After Christopher Ward was mentioned; I had a look and I quite like this one for example, which is also just about within the range (wouldn't really want go any more though): http://www.christopherward.co.uk/review/product/list/id/2049/category/457/ I'm more of a classic-style person. I quite like the look of Fossils, but the two I've had only lasted a couple of years each. Hence why I was wondering how the Christopher Wards last - I see they've got a five-year guarantee at least. Any other recommendations? I know nothing about watches.
I was looking at this one mate. http://www.christopherward.co.uk/watches/dress/c9-5day-automatic/c9-43-5da-sgwk.html I think I'm right in saying that he's the only current British watch maker who actually makes his own movement. My advice would be to save up some more money and buy an automatic as opposed to a watch with a quartz movement.
Cheers. Sadly, there doesn't seem to be much of a way for me to look at them other than on the website or to fly to Berkshire and look in the showroom. Would be nice to see them in real life.
An automatic is a mechanical watch makers movement, as opposed to a modern quartz battery powered effort. An automatic will charge itself either by being wound or by movement when it's being worn. A quality watch movement needs a service about every 5 years, but that aside will last for literally donkeys years.
A relatively in expensive automatic is something like a Hamilton, if you like a classic look. Redlad is your man if you prefer a more sporty type of thing.
Cheers mate. The fact that they're American puts me off a bit for some reason, but I'll check them out.
They're Swiss mate. They were an American brand but have been Swiss owned (with Swiss movements) since the 60's
@Nozzer My first though was the same as @Tobes ... go for something with a decent automatic movement as opposed to quartz (battery) as it will last longer and hold its value better as well as be much more pleasurable to own over time if you're planning to get something to keep for a good while You're probably looking at adding a little bit to your desired spend to do this but it's definitely worth it If you want a watch with a complication, like the Ward chronograph you're interested in, you'll have to pay more than for one that tells the time and has a date function only ORIS is a nice Swiss brand. They only make mechanical watches and are very reasonably priced for the build quality and styling that you get. They are a brand that punch above their weight. You would be looking at c. £800 upwards new for one of those, obviously depending on the model. Have a look at their Artelier range... these are their more classic watches (artelier means workshop or studio so you see the connections they are trying to make with watchmaking history) http://www.oris.ch/en/collections/oris-artelier Tissot is another nice Swiss brand, owned by the Swatch group who also own Omega and Longines so there is some prestige and history there, they make a decent watch and something like this Visodate would run your around £300-400. No chronograph function but this is a lovely watch for the money, personally love the retro-modern looks Longines actually might be another Swiss brand for you to look at. This Longines Hydroconquest is a nice classic divers watch http://www.jurawatches.co.uk/collec...ydroconquest-mens-l3-642-4-56-6-watch-lng-550 and priced between £750-790 new depending where you go Another example of a nice Longines would be this Heritage 1954 with classic, sporty, aviation styling. It's a chronograph so is a bit more expensive but that's always the case and you can always shop around online http://www.jurawatches.co.uk/collec...eritage-1954-mens-l2-747-4-72-2-watch-lng-670 or http://www.jurawatches.co.uk/collec...eritage-1954-mens-l2-747-4-92-4-watch-lng-671 If you're purchasing in Germany it might be worth looking at the pre-owned / used market as well. You can normally find very lightly used fine watches at good prices because of depreciation which can be vast on some makes and models. www.chrono24.com is a good website to browse, the search function is your friend Anyway, they're some brands I'd deffo be looking at if and I'd also reiterate that it's worth spending a little bit more if possible in order to get a watch from a name/brand with some history in the industry... try to avoid buying 'designer' i.e. Boss, CK, Fossil and always go for the best Swiss (or indeed German as there are some fine more niche makers like Sinn there) brand you can afford, i.e. a watch with a recognised Swiss movement in it and that is well-made, it just makes sense
