lets talk watches (mid to high end)

[71buickfreak]

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I am currently rocking one of these bad boys. I really like the Oakley watches, this is the Crankcase, which feeds into my gearhead lifestyle. Precision movement, lots of cool functions, and I like the dial color, which is a dark orange. They retail for about $850, but you can find them for $250-400

I have a thing for watches too, I just can't afford the fancier ones. I have a Citizen that I bought in college for about $200, I was really proud of that one. I also have a seiko Solar that is about 12 years old, still works like a champ, no batteries, just put it in the window for 30 minutes and it will run flawlessly for months. I also have a collection of vintage Mickey Mouse watches. I bought my first real watch (a Lorus Mickey Mouse) with money I saved up for cleaning the house when I was 13, wore it all through college until I bought the Citizen. I now have my dad's MM from the late 50s when his parents took him to Disneyworld. Not exactly a Bvlgari or Rolex, but these are different.

 

[yukonjack]

Women quite often look at a man's watch and wonder if it tells time correctly.....

 

[mapcon1941]

I picked up a Chase Durer aviator watch in Aruba on our honeymoon. It was a great price for a great watch. Sold it 7 years later for more than I originally paid for it. I should have kept it, though. It was one I wouldn't spend the money on now. Also, beware of watches on Ebay. I bought a Seiko for what looked like a good deal from an overseas seller. It looked exactly like the watch on Seiko's website, but would stop running overnight. I took it to a local jeweler who disassembled it and showed me that the movement wasn't a Seiko. He said it was a good fake, but still a fake. I filed a counterfeit claim with Paypal and got my money reimbursed. Lesson learned.

 

[Mack45]

My latest acquisition;

 

[Mack45]

Does anyone like these?

 

[OKCShooter]

Don't sweat it, homie. I don't have an issue with your specifically, or anyone else in particular.

I do find certain behaviors fascinating, like people conspicuously posting up all the top-tier **** they own on internet forums. It's not just you and it's not just this forum. It's like grade school kids on the playground, showing off their new Jordans or their latest Lamborghini Trapper Keeper. 'Cept adults don't seem to get the affirmation they need in real life, so seek out acceptance by other means.

And I will assure you it's not butthurt, or envy. It's just a cognizance I've taken over the years.

First, I have no idea who you are, so I am not your "Homie"...

Second, you were obviously directing you butthurt at me, so at least own it - don't call someone out and immediately start backtracking - it makes you look like a P***y.

Third, I had no idea that your keyboard vomit was due to your experiences in grade school. I hope you get some help with that, as your "Trapper Keeper" insecurities shouldn't be surfacing in your adult life.

Lastly, if you have a problem with me (or really anyone else) you should have the maturity to PM the person and express your sentiments versus looking like a Baby on a public forum.


The best I can gather from your elementary posting (directed at me) is that you are upset about a Google picture image of a watch that you and someone else initially mentioned...well, sorry that I happen to own one. You then go on to whine about cars (I can assume that you don't like my Avatar?) yet I don't see you crying about the entire thread in the Photos section dedicated to people's cars. And then the real "head scratcher" for me is that you don't like pictures of NFA weapons on a GUN FORUM that even has an NFA section. I can only assume with your "True Religion" comment that you are so obsessed with me now that you are picturing me in Jeans and curious of the brand?

 

[murphy j]

Does anyone like these?

Old pocket watches has some really Beautiful movements in them. It's wonderful to look at that old world craftsmanship and marvel at how it's stood the test of time.

 

[Leemaxx]

Watches are very much like firearm, for me, in a sense of the mechanical nature of the two and the craftsmanship involved in producing either. That is why I'm drawn to the automatics, I believe. Like firearms, watched also very in price from your $25 timex to your $3.3 million Piaget Emperador Temple. Some companies you might look at are Seiko(of course) Hamilton, Sinn, Steinhart(one of my favorites) Stowa, Doxa S.A.. These companies all very in price and style, but will give you an idea of what is out there. Good luck, because you probably can't buy just one.

 

[tyromeo55]

Watches are a lot like firearms. You dont really have to spend a lot of money to get one that does its job reliably but at the same time there is quite a bit of merit in paying more to get features and fit / finish. The classic Rolex is a just that. A classic that I dont see ever going out of style. The Breitling is every bit as nice ( maybe nicer in some respects) but they sure do change up their line a whole heap. The upper end Seiko's and Citizen's are really nice especially for the money. In your budget that is where I'd do the most looking. Just note that there wont be much resale in one. Lastly we have the Tried and true Timex. Built like a tank and super affordable ( yea, indiglo tech.. seriously).

Another good place to research them is timezone.com they also have a good EE

 

[dubs chops]

thanks guys, I am really digging some of the Seiko and Citizen watches, the automatics are nice. I just wanted to make sure there wasn't some super awesome yet affordable lesser known brand out there that I would miss having just dipped my toes into the watch world.

here are some I am contemplating on

This one is tritium so that is a big plus
http://www.abouttime.com/business/mnt1/abouttime/invt/1825/luminox-1825-web-at.jpg

this one is automatic so I like that too!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Seiko-5...885661300?pt=Wristwatches&hash=item2575885e74

A seiko 5 on a NATO strap looks pretty darn good as well
http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/3851/seiko5p.jpg

Omega speedmaster! I wish!
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i89/Knowledge1L/Omega/IMG_0841.jpg

Citizen eco drive alterna pilot looks nice
http://www.worldwatchreview.com/wp-...o-drive-ref-vo10-6832t-quartz-watch-front.jpg

Tawatec diver tri color looks really nice just wish it was an auto for this price, their auto is like $700
http://www.amazon.com/TAWATEC-TWT-4...e=UTF8&qid=1351362333&sr=1-1&keywords=tawatec