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RRGHOST1 · 21 September 2014, 06:25 PM

Over here in the UK we have a store called Argos,both of these watches look like watches out of Argos worth about £100. I have never seen the draw for PP or GO I just can't see the attraction, as that PP is not a nice looking watch.

Israguard · 21 September 2014, 08:42 PM

Is it me or the comments here are getting from bad to downright nasty?.

The OP made the deal.. What is the point now of reply after reply with nastiness?

If you have nothing nice to say, why say it at all.

I don't mind constructive criticism but this is really starting to be too much.

I hope a Mod will just remove this now.

topcat30093 · 21 September 2014, 11:09 PM

Israguard thank you for your post.

It really comes as no surprise to me. That some members have very little knowledge of horology and can only make cheap comments.

If they could only get past the brand and their reputation. Then perhaps they could marvel at the craftsmanship & finish. Not alone the work that is involved to create such movements & complication.

I have to say that the comment made by RRGhost1 made me smile if he could show me such a watch in Argos & I shall buy 10 of them. LOL

benlee · 21 September 2014, 11:32 PM

Sadly brand bias is very dominant among WIS circles, which at times prevent one from appreciating that other "lesser" brands are also capable of producing equally fine timepiece with exquisite craftsmanship.

Hey, how about sharing a wrist shot of the GO here?

Georg · 22 September 2014, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bobby T

A wise decision.......its not like picking up another Aquanaut down the road is something that's going to be difficult to obtain. For a Patek, its a very common watch, hardly a collectible although a wonderful piece. It would be like trading a Sub and thinking it would be hard to find another. Good job!!!!

what he said.

topcat30093 · 22 September 2014, 08:20 AM

And another new addition a Zeitwinkel 273 S/S

jatco · 22 September 2014, 08:29 AM

On appreances alone, Id go with GO..
..I like its looks better ...- but like most anything else, beauty is in the eyes of the beholder...!
Good decission... and congrats.............!!

topcat30093 · 22 September 2014, 03:47 PM

A better photo

Java · 26 September 2014, 10:49 PM

Congratulations Tony As you know this watch was once mine . It is indeed a very rare and wonderful watch.

Here is photo from when I owned it

McLovin · 27 September 2014, 02:20 AM

Thumbs up for the GO!

topcat30093 · 2 October 2014, 03:05 AM

It was a dream to watch the date move from the 30th to the 1st as well as the day & month change.

Next one will be watching the leap year indicator start to change in December.

Thanks Tim, your photo is far more superior then mine :)

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21 September 2014, 06:25 PM	#31
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,992	Over here in the UK we have a store called Argos,both of these watches look like watches out of Argos worth about £100. I have never seen the draw for PP or GO I just can't see the attraction, as that PP is not a nice looking watch. __________________ RRGHOST1

21 September 2014, 11:09 PM	#33
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,449	Israguard thank you for your post. It really comes as no surprise to me. That some members have very little knowledge of horology and can only make cheap comments. If they could only get past the brand and their reputation. Then perhaps they could marvel at the craftsmanship & finish. Not alone the work that is involved to create such movements & complication. I have to say that the comment made by RRGhost1 made me smile if he could show me such a watch in Argos & I shall buy 10 of them. LOL __________________

22 September 2014, 08:20 AM	#36
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,449	And another new addition a Zeitwinkel 273 S/S __________________

22 September 2014, 08:29 AM	#37
jatco 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Thomas Location: YVR Watch: 116233/79190 Posts: 50,362	On appreances alone, Id go with GO.. ..I like its looks better ...- but like most anything else, beauty is in the eyes of the beholder...! Good decission... and congrats.............!! __________________ . ..- ' A Crown for every achievement '

21 September 2014, 08:42 PM	#32
Israguard "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Montreal Posts: 859	Is it me or the comments here are getting from bad to downright nasty?. The OP made the deal.. What is the point now of reply after reply with nastiness? If you have nothing nice to say, why say it at all. I don't mind constructive criticism but this is really starting to be too much. I hope a Mod will just remove this now.

21 September 2014, 11:32 PM	#34
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,874	Sadly brand bias is very dominant among WIS circles, which at times prevent one from appreciating that other "lesser" brands are also capable of producing equally fine timepiece with exquisite craftsmanship. Hey, how about sharing a wrist shot of the GO here?

22 September 2014, 03:47 PM	#38
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,449	A better photo __________________

26 September 2014, 10:49 PM	#39
Java "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Tim Location: Bangkok Watch: Lots Posts: 521	Congratulations Tony As you know this watch was once mine . It is indeed a very rare and wonderful watch. Here is photo from when I owned it __________________ You don't buy a great watch to tell the time, any more than you would buy a fast car because you're in a hurry.

27 September 2014, 02:20 AM	#40
McLovin "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Watch: SubC Posts: 1,014	Thumbs up for the GO!

2 October 2014, 03:05 AM	#41
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,449	It was a dream to watch the date move from the 30th to the 1st as well as the day & month change. Next one will be watching the leap year indicator start to change in December. Thanks Tim, your photo is far more superior then mine :) __________________

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