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unable to buy the infamous £4k watch?

Posted: Tue Jul 04, 2023 11:37 am
by clarethomer
Burnley FC just announced a bargain

https://eu.aboutvintage.com/en-gb/pages/burnley-fc

Re: unable to buy the infamous £4k watch?

Posted: Tue Jul 04, 2023 11:40 am
by GetIntoEm
Be having one of them

Re: unable to buy the infamous £4k watch?

Posted: Tue Jul 04, 2023 11:47 am
by the_magic_rat
More proof-reading quality from our revered marketing team! :roll:

Re: unable to buy the infamous £4k watch?

Posted: Tue Jul 04, 2023 12:20 pm
by burnmark
Why has it got the Mitre collar design on it?

Re: unable to buy the infamous £4k watch?

Posted: Tue Jul 04, 2023 12:20 pm
by dsr
A 24 hour watch? Never seen one of them. I wonder how long it takes to be able to read the time at a glance? I'd rather stick with a conventional layout and use my own skill and judgement to decide whether it's morning or afternoon!

Re: unable to buy the infamous £4k watch?

Posted: Tue Jul 04, 2023 12:23 pm
by beddie
If it’s made by Rolex I’ll have one. :)

Re: unable to buy the infamous £4k watch?

Posted: Tue Jul 04, 2023 12:33 pm
by ArnoldBenson
dsr wrote:
Tue Jul 04, 2023 12:20 pm
A 24 hour watch? Never seen one of them. I wonder how long it takes to be able to read the time at a glance? I'd rather stick with a conventional layout and use my own skill and judgement to decide whether it's morning or afternoon!
It's a conventional watch, the normal hands work over 12 hour cycles as usual. It has an additional 24 hour hand which can be read against the outer 24 hour bezel. This hand can be set to a different time zone, useful when travelling overseas. Most major watch brands produce a 'GMT' watch similar to this.

Re: unable to buy the infamous £4k watch?

Posted: Tue Jul 04, 2023 12:36 pm
by claret2018
Tat of the highest order

Re: unable to buy the infamous £4k watch?

Posted: Tue Jul 04, 2023 12:41 pm
by dsr
ArnoldBenson wrote:
Tue Jul 04, 2023 12:33 pm
It's a conventional watch, the normal hands work over 12 hour cycles as usual. It has an additional 24 hour hand which can be read against the outer 24 hour bezel. This hand can be set to a different time zone, useful when travelling overseas. Most major watch brands produce a 'GMT' watch similar to this.
I see. So you can tell just by looking at it whether it's just after ten in the morning or just after ten at night. Helpful. ;)

Re: unable to buy the infamous £4k watch?

Posted: Tue Jul 04, 2023 12:42 pm
by AGENT_CLARET
claret2018 wrote:
Tue Jul 04, 2023 12:36 pm
Tat of the highest order
Tit of the highest order

Re: unable to buy the infamous £4k watch?

Posted: Tue Jul 04, 2023 1:21 pm
by ClaretTony
I've just bought a new strap for my watch - only £19 although I didn't get a bit of shirt in it. :D

Re: unable to buy the infamous £4k watch?

Posted: Tue Jul 04, 2023 1:29 pm
by Big Vinny K
Brian Jensen certainly thinks it’s a ‘once in a lifetime opportunity”

Put me down for 3.

Re: unable to buy the infamous £4k watch?

Posted: Tue Jul 04, 2023 1:31 pm
by martin_p
ClaretTony wrote:
Tue Jul 04, 2023 1:21 pm
I've just bought a new strap for my watch - only £19 although I didn't get a bit of shirt in it. :D
I had a bit of shirt in my watch last season. Somehow my shirt got snagged in the watch strap, left a nasty pull :cry:

Re: unable to buy the infamous £4k watch?

Posted: Tue Jul 04, 2023 1:32 pm
by CJW
beddie wrote:
Tue Jul 04, 2023 12:23 pm
If it’s made by Rolex I’ll have one. :)
Wouldn't have one given me.

Re: unable to buy the infamous £4k watch?

Posted: Tue Jul 04, 2023 1:46 pm
by claret2018
AGENT_CLARET wrote:
Tue Jul 04, 2023 12:42 pm
Tit of the highest order
Come on- this is the football equivalent of a “collectible” Princess Diana commemorative plate they used to advertise in the Radio Times to gullible pensioners.

Re: unable to buy the infamous £4k watch?

Posted: Tue Jul 04, 2023 1:47 pm
by 4midable
CJW wrote:
Tue Jul 04, 2023 1:32 pm
Wouldn't have one given me.
Or a watch

Re: unable to buy the infamous £4k watch?

Posted: Tue Jul 04, 2023 4:38 pm
by Buxtonclaret
Wait until the roll out a vintage porcelain Twixt on a plinth. 8-)

Re: unable to buy the infamous £4k watch?

Posted: Tue Jul 04, 2023 4:46 pm
by Jakubclaret
Big Vinny K wrote:
Tue Jul 04, 2023 1:29 pm
Brian Jensen certainly thinks it’s a ‘once in a lifetime opportunity”

Put me down for 3.
Maybe he's on a commission for the testimonial shortfall.

Re: unable to buy the infamous £4k watch?

Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2023 1:42 pm
by durhamclaret
If anyone is seriously considering ordering one of these watches, if you use the discount code CLICKYBEZEL you will get a 15% discount which is over £50 off, worth having if you are buying. UTC.

Re: unable to buy the infamous £4k watch?

Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2023 1:46 pm
by BurnleyFC
I actually like the look of this watch but I already have some pretty good one’s (not 4k watches, but still), so I’m not sure I’d actually wear it.

Re: unable to buy the infamous £4k watch?

Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2023 1:52 pm
by JohnMac
Not sure what the purpose of the Bezel is....

Re: unable to buy the infamous £4k watch?

Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2023 1:54 pm
by Bosscat
If I didn't already have this I might have gone for the Champions watch...
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Re: unable to buy the infamous £4k watch?

Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2023 1:57 pm
by pushpinpussy
looks decent but not sure it will replace my Submariner

Re: unable to buy the infamous £4k watch?

Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2023 1:58 pm
by AGENT_CLARET
Bosscat wrote:
Sun Jul 16, 2023 1:54 pm
If I didn't already have this I might have gone for the Champions watch...

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Beautiful

Re: unable to buy the infamous £4k watch?

Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2023 2:00 pm
by Bosscat
AGENT_CLARET wrote:
Sun Jul 16, 2023 1:58 pm
Beautiful
Wife bought for me for my 60th ... 5 years ago ... only wear it to Footy and going out ... I've got a "Casio Edifice" for an everyday watch

Re: unable to buy the infamous £4k watch?

Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2023 2:03 pm
by tarkys_ears
pushpinpussy wrote:
Sun Jul 16, 2023 1:57 pm
looks decent but not sure it will replace my Submariner
Depends if you want a real watch or not?

Re: unable to buy the infamous £4k watch?

Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2023 2:24 pm
by AlargeClaret
It’s “ ok” as these slightly tacky corporate “ memento” watches go . Fairly understated and presume quality is decent . Though strictly for super fans . Pretty sure most prem clubs and “ big euro clubs” have done these for yrs ?

The Jensen recommendation feels slightly desperate and I think I’ll stick with my Tag Carrera for now .( shameless 4k gloating )

Re: unable to buy the infamous £4k watch?

Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2023 4:13 pm
by Funkydrummer
I'm feeling slightly inferior here with my £2.5K Breitling watch.

Time to up the ante. :)

Re: unable to buy the infamous £4k watch?

Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2023 5:05 pm
by Juan Tanamera
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I've had this bad boy for a few years, decent but tends to slow down a tad when it's cloudy for some reason.

Re: unable to buy the infamous £4k watch?

Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2023 5:08 pm
by 4midable
Has CT ordered one?

Re: unable to buy the infamous £4k watch?

Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2023 7:21 pm
by superdimitri
What exactly is the point in having a 'bit' of a matchday shirt in each watch? Can you actually see it?

Re: unable to buy the infamous £4k watch?

Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2023 7:24 pm
by Rileybobs
superdimitri wrote:
Sun Jul 16, 2023 7:21 pm
What exactly is the point in having a 'bit' of a matchday shirt in each watch? Can you actually see it?
It’s like those crucifixes they seem to have in every church which supposedly contain a piece of Jesus Christ’s match-worn cross.

Re: unable to buy the infamous £4k watch?

Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2023 9:59 pm
by roperclaret
Watches in the main are ugly (and unnecessary in this day and age)

Re: unable to buy the infamous £4k watch?

Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2023 1:18 pm
by Shappie
Did anyone order one of these and has it arrived yet?

Re: unable to buy the infamous £4k watch?

Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2023 2:25 pm
by Middle-agedClaret
Can you pay for it on the gate?

Re: unable to buy the infamous £4k watch?

Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2023 3:20 pm
by durhamclaret
Shappie wrote:
Thu Oct 19, 2023 1:18 pm
Did anyone order one of these and has it arrived yet?
I’ve got one on order and it originally stated November delivery.

Re: unable to buy the infamous £4k watch?

Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2023 3:38 pm
by Hipper
Juan Tanamera wrote:
Sun Jul 16, 2023 5:05 pm
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I've had this bad boy for a few years, decent but tends to slow down a tad when it's cloudy for some reason.
Bit extravagant for a toothpick isn't it?

Re: unable to buy the infamous £4k watch?

Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2023 3:58 pm
by Burnley Ace
beddie wrote:
Tue Jul 04, 2023 12:23 pm
If it’s made by Rolex I’ll have one. :)
Looks like it’s made by Timex.