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    what brands just don't grab you?

    there are certain brands, seiko,poljot,tissot (autos), omega,oris, and yes precista etc who always make at least some watches that i covet even if i'm too skint to buy(currently just about everything apart from parnis and vostok lol :shock: ), but there are a few i just can't seem to get on with :for me tag,longines, maurice lacroix,avia,most rotary....who makes you go yuk? :bootyshake: :pukeleft:
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    Re: what brands just don't grab you?

    TAG Heuer, Bremont and Panerai. No rhyme or reason, just don't like them

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    Re: what brands just don't grab you?

    For me it's Omega.... the only watch I really like is the new PloProf.

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    Re: what brands just don't grab you?

    TAG Heuer (but not Heuer), AP, Hublot, I really struggle with Breitling - I like a few of their lineup but I dislike many of the rest of them so much that I'd struggle to really enjoy one (negative aura?).

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    Re: what brands just don't grab you?

    I used to think I didn't like Breitblings but after a few months here I just don't know... :? :lol:

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    Re: what brands just don't grab you?

    APs don't do anything for me (fortunately they're also far out of my budget), nor do Hublot. Actually, while I admire Langes, I'm not a dress watch fan so don't covet them at all (also fortunately).
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    Re: what brands just don't grab you?

    There's nothing from Seiko I really love, there's a couple I'd have but well down my imaginary list.

    Chris

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    Re: what brands just don't grab you?

    Tag Heuer
    Cartier
    Chanel
    Frank Muller
    Jacob
    Glycine
    Rado.

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    Re: what brands just don't grab you?

    Newer model Rolex and Tudor. They just try too hard to look good. Vintage models are my all time favorites. Absolutely beautiful and unfortunately way out of my price range. I especially love the really early Explorer I's. Early Sub's also have a special place in my heart.

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    Re: what brands just don't grab you?

    Archimede
    Laco
    TAG
    Armani
    Steinhart
    Rolex

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    Re: what brands just don't grab you?

    Tudor
    Seiko
    Tissot
    Fortis
    Oris
    Citizen
    Sinn
    U-Boat

    Not that I could ever afford the following but neither of these brands get me either :shock:

    Patek Phillipe
    A.Lange sohne.

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    Re: what brands just don't grab you?

    Rolex
    Breitling
    Tag

    I know the first two are so popular but I just don't like them at all.

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    Re: what brands just don't grab you?

    Agree with Breitling although i do love the Colt. And i forgot Swatch!
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    Re: what brands just don't grab you?

    In no particular order

    Breitling
    Panerai
    Cartier
    Hublot
    Swatch
    Bvlgari (sic)
    Tissot
    Ebel
    Corum

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    Re: what brands just don't grab you?

    Panerai, most of the Breitlings, Hublot, and the ROO's from AP. And the first prize goes to Romain Jerome.

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    Re: what brands just don't grab you?

    surprised at the abuse Tissot is getting, the Seastars are among my favourites and i would kill for a pr516 valjoux chrono if funds would allow, probably my midrange grail!
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    Re: what brands just don't grab you?

    how about pics of the worst offenders?
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    Re: what brands just don't grab you?

    I don't like any of these:

    Omega,
    Breitling
    Zeno (sorry...)
    Ocean
    Panerai

    On the other hand, I focus hard on the ones I really like! :)

    /e

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    Re: what brands just don't grab you?

    high end seikos really, i didn't get pams until i had a box with one opened infront of me!!

    i also dont get daytonas at all, but then again i love ploprofs!

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    Re: what brands just don't grab you?

    Panerai, Panerai and Panerai :twisted:

    :)

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    Re: what brands just don't grab you?

    interesting to see how often panerai's are getting mentioned!

    for me,

    Hublot
    Rolex (sorry, I do think I get the new GMT but otherwise it's the older ones that work best for me)
    Tag Heuer (but Heuer's - yum)
    Breitling

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    Re: what brands just don't grab you?

    It may well be age-related,but the following don't stir my possession emotions at all:

    Breitling
    U-Boat
    Sinn

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    Re: what brands just don't grab you?

    Breitling, don't get me wrong, they're not a bad watch and i've tried a couple as i really liked the look, but they just felt wrong on the wrist and i've never went back, i've also gone off Omega, owned plenty of them and they're another good watch, but i rarely tend to go back to a watch that i had, instead looking at getting something different.

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    Re: what brands just don't grab you?

    Graham
    U-Boat
    Breitling
    Bell and Ross
    Most Corum
    Rado
    Most Tag

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    Re: what brands just don't grab you?

    AP for me but as I will never afford one its not going to be a problem :lol:

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    Re: what brands just don't grab you?

    not seen a Cartier watch I have ever thought nice.

    I am sure thet are cool, but not to my taste.

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    Re: what brands just don't grab you?

    Tag and Breitling. One's a bit too associated with chavs/ wannabes, the other's just too big and full-on.
    Rolex are kinda on the verge for me - they do look good, but a little too obvious/ flashy.

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    Re: what brands just don't grab you?

    I'm new to this lark but so far I'm struggling to see the appeal of Rolex and Panerai watches! Please don't crucify me :bom:

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    Re: what brands just don't grab you?

    Breitling ,just not for me

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    Re: what brands just don't grab you?

    Graham, most of the AP range, Cartier, U Boat, Hublot, B & R to name a few :wink:
    When you look long into an abyss, the abyss looks long into you.........

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    Re: what brands just don't grab you?

    Breitling & paneria get a few mentions here, and I'm going to echo that too. Just don't like them.

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    Re: what brands just don't grab you?

    Jacob and co. for me, never really liked that red, yellow, blue thing - always reminds me of 80's art.

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    Re: what brands just don't grab you?

    they are bloody awful, and everyone thinks you paid 50p in a chav market anyway... :D
    Quote Originally Posted by tempz
    Jacob and co. for me, never really liked that red, yellow, blue thing - always reminds me of 80's art.
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    Re: what brands just don't grab you?

    Not exclusively,but including:

    Breitling
    Graham
    U Boat
    Rolex (apart from the Kermit)
    Rado
    Jacob & Co
    Hublot
    AP
    Panerai

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    Re: what brands just don't grab you?

    Rolex
    Audemars Piguet
    Rado
    Graham
    Breitling for Bentley

    I used to think Panerai and Bell & Ross, but these have grown on me.

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    Re: what brands just don't grab you?

    breitling (bar ocean heritage, bizarrely sized) and tag. too busy a dial and unattractive case/bezel (to my taste)

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    Re: what brands just don't grab you?

    For me-

    Oris
    Ball
    Bell & Ross
    Ebel
    Rado

    May change my mind in the future though!

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    Re: what brands just don't grab you?

    Tag Heuer
    Cartier
    Tissot
    AP
    Rado

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    Re: what brands just don't grab you?

    Panerai
    Hublot
    Breguet
    Frank Muller
    Cartier
    Ebel
    Chanel
    Bulgari (Vulgari IMO)
    Zenith
    Police
    DKNY
    Corum
    Ulysse Nardin
    Bell & Ross
    Blancpain

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    Re: what brands just don't grab you?

    The big three - AP, VC and shock horror PP. The first two don't do anything for me, the third I just couldn't see me spending the cash required to get into one I really like. :| Also, not a particular fan of Frank Muller, or UN. Different strokes eh?

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    Re: what brands just don't grab you?

    Rolex ( dont hate me)
    Jacob and Co
    Cartier
    Chanel
    Tag
    Any of the clothes designers that try and make watches.

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    Re: what brands just don't grab you?

    i take it you do actually like watches?
    Quote Originally Posted by PeterM
    Panerai
    Hublot
    Breguet
    Frank Muller
    Cartier
    Ebel
    Chanel
    Bulgari (Vulgari IMO)
    Zenith
    Police
    DKNY
    Corum
    Ulysse Nardin
    Bell & Ross
    Blancpain
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    Re: what brands just don't grab you?

    Rolex
    Tissot
    Tag
    Breitling
    Rotary
    Longines

    Probably others too, but they're the ones that spring to mind.

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    Re: what brands just don't grab you?

    Quote Originally Posted by ktmog6uk
    i take it you do actually like watches?
    Quote Originally Posted by PeterM
    Panerai
    Hublot
    Breguet
    Frank Muller
    Cartier
    Ebel
    Chanel
    Bulgari (Vulgari IMO)
    Zenith
    Police
    DKNY
    Corum
    Ulysse Nardin
    Bell & Ross
    Blancpain
    :lol: :lol: Peter clearly knows what he likes...............

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    Re: what brands just don't grab you?

    Quote Originally Posted by Voiladhras
    I'm new to this lark but so far I'm struggling to see the appeal of Rolex and Panerai watches! Please don't crucify me :bom:
    I don't either. :)

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    Re: what brands just don't grab you?

    A watch brand you don't like is probably one you haven't handled or tried on yet (with some exceptions that will always be just plain ugly) :wink:

    I didn't used to get Panerai until I tried one on - then the other evening I tried a 233 and really got it :)

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    Re: what brands just don't grab you?

    Ulysse Nardin & GP have never produced anything I remotely like and some REAL shockers.....
    But there are plenty of brands and watches for me to spend my cash on!
    alex

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    Re: what brands just don't grab you?

    Bell & Ross -look likes an alarm clock stuck to your wrist!
    Breitling -dont like the look of them ,over priced ,etc
    Jacob and Co - :pukeleft:
    tag heuer -now over priced for the money & dont appeal to me
    Franck Muller -dont appeal
    Ball -again dont appeal
    AP- a friend of mine got given a roo from his grandfather -didnt see the appeal
    Chopard
    U boat
    Graham
    Hublot
    Seiko
    Ulysee Nardin
    Panerai

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    Re: what brands just don't grab you?

    Quote Originally Posted by spogehead
    Quote Originally Posted by ktmog6uk
    i take it you do actually like watches?
    Quote Originally Posted by PeterM
    Panerai
    Hublot
    Breguet
    Frank Muller
    Cartier
    Ebel
    Chanel
    Bulgari (Vulgari IMO)
    Zenith
    Police
    DKNY
    Corum
    Ulysse Nardin
    Bell & Ross
    Blancpain
    :lol: :lol: Peter clearly knows what he likes...............
    Rolex & Omega?

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    Re: what brands just don't grab you?

    anyone got the balls to say Precista? :mrgreen:

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