Capcom 1942 Limited Edition Watch

[big10p]

This just came up on my phone feed. Make your own mind up if it's an expensive bit of silliness, or kinda cool. 🤔

Flyboy Capcom 1942 Automatic Limited Edition Unveil

A collection of WWII and modern aviation inspired timepieces. Free worldwide shipping and hassle free returns. 2 year warranty. Over 5000 5 star reviews.

avi-8.co.uk

 

[RygarR]

Looks kinda cool.

But £368?

Bargain at twice the price!

🤣

 

[big10p]

Looks kinda cool.

But £368?

Bargain at twice the price!

🤣

Well, there is a 20% off code for first order.

 

[eccentric-nut]

I used one of my burner email accounts, looks to be a generic discount code, this is what I received.

Simply use AV20 at checkout.

 

[big10p]

I used one of my burner email accounts, looks to be a generic discount code, this is what I received.

Simply use AV20 at checkout.

Yeah, I got the same.

 

[TheDaddy]

I was excited , Then I spotted the price and threw up !

Dave.

 

[jimmerd]

Imagine trying to explain the context of this item to somebody from previous generations, like your great grandad...

"I just bought a British watch made in Hong Kong , commemorating an amazing 'video'' game the Japanese made about American fighter pilots in the pacific during World War II" where the goal is to reach Tokyo and destroy the air fleet.

For the avoidance of doubt, I love all the places mentioned above and have visited them many times etc, just in case anybody takes the observation the wrong way

 

[big10p]

Imagine trying to explain the context of this item to somebody from previous generations, like your great grandad...

"I just bought a British watch made in Hong Kong , commemorating an amazing 'video'' game the Japanese made about American fighter pilots in the pacific during World War II" where the goal is to reach Tokyo and destroy the air fleet.

For the avoidance of doubt, I love all the places mentioned above and have visited them many times etc, just in case anybody takes the observation the wrong way

Quite a mishmash. It's got a Japanese movement, too. 🙂

 

[TheDaddy]

Imagine trying to explain the context of this item to somebody from previous generations, like your great grandad...

Try explaining it to your wife when she realises you spent £400 on a watch ! lol

Dave.

 

[big10p]

These are actually dirt cheap, compared to some watches you can buy. lol.

 

[jimmerd]

In the £300-400 range, if people like the avi-8 style then may I also recommend checking out https://www.timefactors.com/ who manufacture in low volume and have the rights to some classic brands like smiths.

Can't beat a Casio for daily usage in my book

 

[Vorbis]

Try explaining it to your wife when she realises you spent £400 on a watch ! lol

Dave.

Try explaining to her why £600 is quite reasonable to get a watch serviced

 

[big10p]

Fortunately, I don't have to explain anything to anyone, concerning my spending.

 

[kingtreelo]

i'd have to have a word with myself if i even considered one of these

never mind trying to tell my wife about it, and who on earth needs to "explain" to anyone what they are purchasing, get a grip on your life

 

[Vorbis]

I think family discussions over large purchases are fairly common

 

[funk]

Ever since I got pushed in the lunch queue and had the tuning gear on my am/fm radio watch damaged rendering it useless... I've struggled to justify wearing one.

I should probably shrug off a 32 year grudge but, man that thing was awesome 🤣

I think it was kicking around in a draw until I was about 18, always wanted to repair it. The irony, now, with 3d printers I probably could have and I'd still be the coolest kid around 🤦🏻‍♂️

 

[funk]

I think family discussions over large purchases are fairly common

"....after the fact"

At least finish what you started @Vorbis 😂

 

[TheDaddy]

Try explaining to her why £600 is quite reasonable to get a watch serviced

Would be a divorce for me i think.

Dave.

 

[CMYKhazi-Dan]

Watches and marriage. No thanks. But would take the watch if I had to choose 😆