I set myself a personal target at work when I started a new job role and have achieved it - so what better way to celebrate than rewarding myself with a watch I've wanted ever since I got into this financially crippling interest..!
I had looked at the watch in the shop I purchased it from the week before and we agreed on a price to which I said I'd think about it, I came back with a few prices I'd seen online and they politely matched it - so I really couldn't say no...
Safely tucked in for the journey home (the box is ma-hoosive!):
It's a Speedmaster Professional, reference 311.30.42.30.01.005.
This watch sits very nicely in my (it's not a collection!!) collection as it's much less dressy than my Longines. While I love wearing it, it does feel a bit much at work some times but the Speedy is perfect I feel!
This really is a forever watch for me, I can't see myself ever not loving the Speedmaster with it's design, history, reputation etc. The bracelet is a little snug, any more or less on the bracelet and it was a smidgen too loose - but I'm planning on getting a nice leather strap for it ASAP anyway.
Hope you like the pictures, I certainly like the watch! :biggrin:
I had looked at the watch in the shop I purchased it from the week before and we agreed on a price to which I said I'd think about it, I came back with a few prices I'd seen online and they politely matched it - so I really couldn't say no...
Safely tucked in for the journey home (the box is ma-hoosive!):
It's a Speedmaster Professional, reference 311.30.42.30.01.005.
This watch sits very nicely in my (it's not a collection!!) collection as it's much less dressy than my Longines. While I love wearing it, it does feel a bit much at work some times but the Speedy is perfect I feel!
This really is a forever watch for me, I can't see myself ever not loving the Speedmaster with it's design, history, reputation etc. The bracelet is a little snug, any more or less on the bracelet and it was a smidgen too loose - but I'm planning on getting a nice leather strap for it ASAP anyway.
Hope you like the pictures, I certainly like the watch! :biggrin: