John K Posted October 26, 2015 Posted October 26, 2015 After a year of looking to replace my 26 year old Tag Sports Elegance (SEL) I've decided I don't really want anything else. I do like the TAG brand but I know a few watch geeks and they've told me TAGs now certainly wouldn't last 25 years as they are more show than quality. And mine is still going, but cant last for much longer. And seeing how 2nd hand SELs go for £300 to £500 I can get two which should be enough to see me planted in one... So the question is, do any of you know of a good place on the tinternet to buy second hand watches? I've done all the searches so have sites to go to, but my preference is to use a service somebody can vouch for. So it's a long shot, but anybody got any suggestions they have used? Cheers Quote
Mattt Posted October 26, 2015 Posted October 26, 2015 What sort of thing (and budget) are you looking at? Quote
djm Posted October 26, 2015 Posted October 26, 2015 Take a look at this thread. http://forum.wscc.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic/106582-watches/?hl=watches Quote
blue ass fly Posted October 26, 2015 Posted October 26, 2015 watchfinder.co.uk Might be worth a try Quote
Greggs Posted October 26, 2015 Posted October 26, 2015 Ian blower in hull are very good.www.blowers-jewellers.co.uk Hope it helps Greggs.. Quote
John K Posted January 27, 2016 Author Posted January 27, 2016 Thanks for all the guidance, but I gave up on getting a like for like replacement for my old TAG. Plus it was starting to look a bit small as my wrists got fatter... So I decided to go for the 'Chuck Norris' of the watch world and got one of these instead. http://www.watchshop.com/mens-luminox-f117-nighthawk-6400-series-blackout-watch-a6402-bo-p99942822.html A proper heavy hunk of steel (Luminox typically do lightweight resin watch bodies, but at 180g this steel one isn't..!) And it has a F-117 engraved on the back, which is too cool for words - even if nobody ever sees it. 1 Quote
CraigHew Posted January 27, 2016 Posted January 27, 2016 Each to their own I guess. I retired almost 5 years ago and and haven't worn a watch since. Quote
John K Posted January 27, 2016 Author Posted January 27, 2016 Each to their own I guess. I retired almost 5 years ago and and haven't worn a watch since. It really is down to each person..! I once broke my watch strap in Doha airport whilst returning from a business trip. Even though I was going to be home 10 hours later, I had to buy a cheapo watch from duty free just to have something on my wrist. Not having a watch on just feels odd to me. Quote
shrops-paul Posted January 27, 2016 Posted January 27, 2016 Have you looked at these: https://www.nitewatches.com/gb/ Same GTLS ilumination but much cheaper. Good quality too. I have had their basic NATO issue MX10 for about 5 years and it still looks new. I would definatley buy another. 1 Quote
TAFKARM Posted January 28, 2016 Posted January 28, 2016 Why do you want to replace the SEL? Couldnt you get it serviced and brought back to as new? Quote
John K Posted January 28, 2016 Author Posted January 28, 2016 Why do you want to replace the SEL? Couldnt you get it serviced and brought back to as new? Well if you send it back to TAG (via an official Jeweler), TAG will only do the work they deem necessary or nothing at all. I sent it to them for a quote to fix the bracelet. They found about 7 things wrong with it (all cosmetic) and wanted approx £700 to do the work. I said just do the bracelet. They said "No, we do everything or nothing, we have our brand reputation to think of" So I said send it back as is. I then bought the Luminox for approx the same price as fixing the TAG..! Quote
Sparkymart Posted January 29, 2016 Posted January 29, 2016 Well if you send it back to TAG (via an official Jeweler), TAG will only do the work they deem necessary or nothing at all. I sent it to them for a quote to fix the bracelet. They found about 7 things wrong with it (all cosmetic) and wanted approx £700 to do the work. I said just do the bracelet. They said "No, we do everything or nothing, we have our brand reputation to think of" So I said send it back as is. I then bought the Luminox for approx the same price as fixing the TAG..! John try giving this guy a call he's down here in Cornwall but he is rolex omega and tag approved. He might be able to help you out http://www.robertreeves.co.uk 1 Quote
John K Posted January 29, 2016 Author Posted January 29, 2016 Top Tip Sparky, thanks... But I 'fixed it' with a £2.00 pin from Timsons, I had to Dremel the pin to length but its holding fine. Then I took a few links out and gave it to the wife. The face is too small for my wrist now and the style for women is chunky watches (and she is quite sporty) so she's using it at the mo. And I'm sort of loving wearing the Luminox. How ever I will deffo keep that web link for the future. Quote
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