nice watches

[Andrew Bohan]

latley for some reason i've been interested in nice watches.

everyone knows about rolex, but there some other hella sick watches out there.
so far my favorites are

breitling
http://www.watcheslist.com/img/p14908x.jpg
http://www.tramon.de/Bilder/BrChrmat_g.jpg

and panerai
http://www.panerai.com/img/2/prodotti/1143805606828_PAM%2000250_ind.jpg
http://www.panerai.com/img/2/prodotti/1143805735812_PAM%2000251_ind.jpg
http://www.panerai.com/img/2/prodotti/1143806242806_PAM%2000236_ind.jpg

i don't have $5k to spend on a watch though. i'm cool with my $70 fossil for now :)

am i nutty or does anyone else just like lookin at all the nice watches?

[NemeGuero]

Get it...... *squirrel style* :coold:

[ALTRNTV]

I'm also satisfied with my $70 Fossil watch. :w00t:

Shock watch-ing! lol

[monkey7]

If I said you were crazy, would you throw a pie at me?

Its a piece of art work on your wrist, precison at its best. You'll get one when you start rolling in the dough.

[OMGWTFBBQ]

nice watches are cool..
to have

Fossils are nice imo

[kensreliableb18b]

i have a tag heuer carrera and thats the max i'll go. maybe ill change my tune a decade from now.

[SilviaDriver]

i enjoy a nice watch as i do a nice belt, wallet, tie and shoes.

http://s7ondemand1.scene7.com/is/image/Gucci/138942_I1630_8163?$product$&crop=44,0,562,1090

ima get that one day

i like my watches simple, i dont like the look of the ones posted above looks too busy

[Andrew Bohan]

i think there's a situation for busy and a situation for simple

this is my current watch
http://images2.nordstrom.com/images/store/product/medium/141795.jpg

[Yuri]

I miss my $120 Fossil Speedway in titanium. I enjoyed it for about 4 months, and then the band broke into little pieces....:cry:

[95Blue240sx]

That second one is pimp. It looks like something out of Indiana Jones. My dad has a breitling, yes he is crazy. He bought one for himself and my mom. Heavy as fuck too.

[Andrew Bohan]

breitling claims their watches will go 100 years without needing to be wound. i'm sure i would break it or lose it in 100 years though.

i could buy a $200 watch every 4 years and go 100 years without winding too...cuz it's 25 watches.

[fromxtor]

http://lrgenm.3j8yqart9or1plljq331ql33.embezzlecj.com/ :yum:

[TheTimanator]

i've broken 2 of the 3 fossils I've owned...I just use my cell phone these days.

[Ricks15]

Folex from downtown LA!!!! cant beat it It almost looks like the real deal;)

[Drunk Bastard]

http://www.pocketcalculatorshow.com/graphics/calcwatch12.jpg

[NemeGuero]

Hahaha, I haven't even seen one of those in years!

[ranisron]

yeah, I have one of those old G-Shock. No need for real nice watch(es). I don't want my arm to be chopped off if I end up in the ghetto.

[Phlip]

+1 for Fossil watches, I have several
i've broken 2 of the 3 fossils I've owned...I just use my cell phone these days. Not me, I HAVE broken 3 of 12 of them, but EVERY time it was my own damned fault, not a faulty watch.
I mean, I still use my phone to tell time, though. The watch is just there to look good.

[240trainee]

http://www.findwatches.co.uk/images/z_JR3080-51L.jpg

Graduation present, got this instead of a ring. First and last nice watch I'll ever buy; it's amazing, but I always worry about losing the damn thing, lol.

[S14DB]

$5k for a watch? Pish. Minor leagues boy...

[ranisron]

Nice watch you got there. It's not that expensive yet it has great functions.

http://www.findwatches.co.uk/images/z_JR3080-51L.jpg

Graduation present, got this instead of a ring. First and last nice watch I'll ever buy; it's amazing, but I always worry about losing the damn thing, lol.

[Andrew Bohan]

the janitor at my old apartment had a 60's beetle, wore t shirts and jeans, and had a $15k watch. i forget the brand. then i've seen $50k watches around, and some over $200k

thats just silly. it better suck my dick and make me dinner and drive me around all day for $200k

[Muzzy]

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b371/xGingerBreadManx/79_1.jpg

thas my new watch. its a vestal. its flat fairly broad and the watch it curved to flow with the curve of your wrist. ....i likes it.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b371/xGingerBreadManx/37_1.jpg thas the one i really wanted but got out bid.

its not all snazy and shiny but i likes it.

and thas my citizen watch http://www.citizenwatch.com/COA/English/detail.asp?Country=COA&Language=English&ModelNumber=BM8180-03E&page=1

again....not snazy but i likes.

[m072514]

haha... for $200k you could get a... damn, you could just about buy ANYTHING for that much. but i guess the guys spending that much on a watch arent really worried about it.

ive got 2 watches, one black square metallic fossil watch with a black face and gold accents for my uniform (which is all black)....

http://www.fossil.com/images/us/local/products/viewlarger/FS4120.jpg

...and a calvin klein silver metallic bracelet with a big, simple face, for when i want to bling.

http://lib1.store.yahoo.co.jp/lib/neel/k2231130-1.jpg

and im done buying watches until one of these breaks.

[JVD]

This is what I'm currently rockin'. Real wood inlay...
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid204/p613beaf0fc7e734a72df7933a1cfe5ee/ef87f8be.jpg

JVD.

[jdm538]

anyone seen this spinner watch it's bling bling yo! http://www.icedoutgear.com/media/MW243.jpg

[Irukandji]

Since we're all talking about Fossils.. I remember how happy I was when the Fossil Big Tick came out...
http://www.fhinds.co.uk/isroot/fhinds/Images/ProductImages/Medium1/W07910715JR8096.jpg


now they're MEH.

I'm really into Tag Heuer

http://anawatch.ru/vneshnie/new12/TAG%20Heuer%201%2039_10%20m_o_z.jpg

[Muzzy]

TAG SEX!! HAWT!!

that wood watch is pretty intresting. i'd definately get one if the price is right.

fossil= teh gheyness...s0rry kids

[koukidough]

wow those watches have too much design. I prefer cleaner and more elegant watches like Movado

[sncs14]

My officemate has a Breitling. He and his wife got one for eachother on their last anniversary. IMO, they're better than Rolex.

[95Blue240sx]

Tokyo Bay has some nice watches. Google them, they arent bad for the price.

[S14DB]

http://www.tokyobayinc.com/

[ranisron]

Do you guys think that a nice watch = status symbol?? the chairperson at our program wears a TIMEX and he must have over millions in his bank account.

[ScottMan]

Do you guys think that a nice watch = status symbol?? the chairperson at our program wears a TIMEX and he must have over millions in his bank account.
Those who don't understand why watch enthusiasts enjoy watches will never "get it". Just as other people might say "why do you need a 180mph car when the speed limit is only 55mph?" Remember, mechanical watches keep far worse time than your everyday $15 quartz from Wal-Mart. So we're paying more for something that tells time, but is fundamentally worse at it's sole task than something that costs 1/10th as much. It's just one of those things that some people enjoy and others will never understand.

I don't think of a watch as purely a status symbol. I wear a suit every day so other than cufflinks my watch is the only piece of jewelry I have. I want that one piece of jewelry to say quality, style, and reliability both to myself when I put it on in the morning, and to my clients. Sure, part of it is status, especially with a blingy Breitling (which are absolutely gross, btw) or a 47mm Panerai, but my Omega is very understated and says "he appreciates a quality watch but isn't stupid enough to spend $10,000 on one."


This is what my watch looks like:

http://www.omega-addict.com/reviews/seamaster/watch1.jpg

It's an Omega Seamaster Professional Bond.

[woodchuck]

Binary son!
Makes the girlies go oooohhhhh.



http://img457.imageshack.us/img457/4619/ledbinarywatch9tc.th.jpg (http://img457.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ledbinarywatch9tc.jpg)

[S14DB]

Binary son!
Makes the girlies go oooohhhhh.



http://img457.imageshack.us/img457/4619/ledbinarywatch9tc.th.jpg (http://img457.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ledbinarywatch9tc.jpg)
Yeah, oooooh NERRRRRRD!

[nissan_driver24]

speaking of watches i have bought one for every year for the last few years... ever since i was kid i always loved watches for some odd reason.... i don't have to go out to buy some super expensive watch but it has to be something that really catches my eyes... here's a pic of them enjoy

http://img366.imageshack.us/img366/3505/img04577uw.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[S14DB]

For some weird reason my mom started giving me watches for Christmas. This is last years:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v108/S14DB/OffTopic/Breitling1.jpg

[Edd240]

haha the mickey mouse one...i use to have one of those when i was small

im fine with my nixon rocker watch
http://www.klangundkleid.de/img/schmuck/uhren/nixon/2005830161113-3127-rocker_silver.jpg

[Phlip]

speaking of watches i have bought one for every year for the last few years... ever since i was kid i always loved watches for some odd reason.... i don't have to go out to buy some super expensive watch but it has to be something that really catches my eyes... here's a pic of them enjoy

http://img366.imageshack.us/img366/3505/img04577uw.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
I decided to line up my Fossils like that too...
This collection does not include the 2 I forgtot to confiscate when I was at my brother's crib last week and the one each Coach, Guess and Kenneth Cole that are buried in the drawer over there.
I prefer to wear my Fossils on a daily, each came with an 11 year warranty and not one has ever needed it.
http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/40/watches7gj.jpg

[crazyikimasho]

http://www.classybrand.com/watch_photo/Oris/67375634184RS.jpg
Williams F1 Oris

http://www.omegawatches.com/fileadmin/templates/omega-watches/img-watchesbig/35525900.jpg
Omega F1 Schumacher Edition

Both with carbon fiber faces. Must own one of these!!!

[Andrew Bohan]

phlip how come all your watches are showing different times?

[EchoOfSilence]

http://www.classybrand.com/watch_photo/Oris/67375634184RS.jpg
Williams F1 Oris

PURE HOT SEX

I didn't even notice the carbon...

[S13SilviaGirl]

yepp Nixon = the shit!!! they last forever! http://www.nixonnow.com/prod_images/4066-TheStarletWhite.jpg

This is mine.. I love it!

[mjjstang]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/89/FlavaFlav.jpg

[Andrew Bohan]

i was at costco today and they had a few breitlings. i was not aware costco carried such things.

[Helghast]

Nice watches. (http://www.tokyoflash.com/watches2.html)

..no, I don't like it because it's from Japan or anything, I like it for it's uniqueness and it's also a great topic starter.

Currently I'm rocking a Diesel watch..

http://store.dieseltimeframes.com/images/us/local/products/viewlarger/DZ4053.gif

[nmsil-eighty]

Nixon!! decently priced, and almost inpossible to scratch the face

[Kn1ves]

movado's are nice :)

[Phlip]

phlip how come all your watches are showing different times?
One has a dead battery, one has a dying battery and I have only worn like 3 of them since daylight savings time last weekend, so they need to be set... That is a bridge I usually cross when I get to it.

[Phlip]

... and by the way, did anyone see these?
http://www.courtesyparts.com/watch/index.html

[phreze]

I need to post my watchs. I hade a ti fosil watch that was stollen from school 5-6 years ago. Now I rock a titinium sekio watch and a chromed out d & g with a peral white face.

The only watch I want now is the Versace DV ceramic.

[Edd240]

http://www.richcompany.com/IMAGES/iproduct-development/tech/Talking-watch.jpg

haha i remember when i was in elementary school i thought i was all cool for having a grown up talking watch...then the same day i lost it and cryed lol

[RSP13-Sideways]

Corum Vanitas....

http://www.styleant.com/media/2/20060209-corumwatchSTYL.jpg

When you wear this sick watch, you get hot pirates like this....

http://www.styleant.com/media/2/20060209-piratesknightly.gif

[ThatGuy]

Get this watch up to 88mph and maybe it'll take back to the '80's where it would be cool.
http://www.tokyoflash.com/pics/RAD001_L1.jpg
What's wrong about having a watch that actually has numbers and hands? Most times I don't even wear a watch. I just check my cell phone for the time.

[NemeGuero]

I can't wear watches.. I hate the feeling of them on my wrist.

In fact, I don't wear any kind of jewelry/accessory.

[fromxtor]

This is what I wear, its the Oakley D2 its taken lots of abuse and 2 deployments. Then the unobtanium one piece band broke, so i sent it back and they replaced the band and gave it a 10 bar prssure check for $20.
http://www.sportsonline.com.br/images/d2_preto.jpg
http://www.bluenile.com/ap/watch/ZS76800800_cat.jpg

[S14DriftR]

Tag Craerras are so dope, i want one.

A Bulova Marine Star chrono is my newest watch
http://www.bulova.com/dynamic_repository/product_images/96G51_lg.jpg

[S14DB]

http://www.authenticwatches.com/63575604164rs.html
Doesn't seem to badly priced

[atom]

I got 5 watches:

Tag Link Chrono (first big purchase after I got a job, kinda regret it, overpriced)
Sector 975
Tissot PRC200
Omega Speedmaster (graduation gift)
some cheapo Pulsar Chrono I got back in the broke ass college days

The funny thing is the two watches I wear the most by far are also the two cheapest, the Tissot and the Pulsar. Especially the pulsar. I bang the shit out of it and never a hiccup, EVER.

[S14DriftR]

wow, that site has good prices, I believe this is the lowest price ive ever seen for this watch:
http://www.authenticwatches.com/taghecacv8.html

[S14DB]

This is the watch I wear daily. I got it in a back alley in Akihabara.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v108/S14DB/OffTopic/Casio1.jpg
I like the G sensor Indiglo. When you bring the watch up to look at the time it turns on the backlight. Still haven't figured out what the e Data Bank is.

[Muzzy]

where the hell is Akihabara??

[EBRAKEFANATIC]

This is a watch, that I bought a while ago......It gets a lot of looks. It makes me laugh whenever I wear it....Bling Bling!!!!

http://images.auctionworks.com/hi/62/62144/alloy-dollar-silver-diamond.jpg

http://images.auctionworks.com/hi/62/62144/alloy-dollar-silver-main.jpg

[S14DB]

where the hell is Akihabara??
http://www.akiba.or.jp/index_e.html :newbie:
This is a watch, that I bought a while ago......It gets a lot of looks. It makes me laugh whenever I wear it....Bling Bling!!!!

http://images.auctionworks.com/hi/62/62144/alloy-dollar-silver-diamond.jpg

http://images.auctionworks.com/hi/62/62144/alloy-dollar-silver-main.jpg
How long did it take from Singapore?

[EBRAKEFANATIC]

How long did it take from Singapore?

Beats me....Street Vendors, all the way. It hasn't broken down and works perfectly, the watch is about to turn two years old. Not bad for the same, battery.

[theicecreamdan]

http://watch.classybrand.com/watch_photo/Accutron/26B66.jpg

I like this watch... it looks angry

[Nostradamus]

Some sweet watches here---->Sweet watches (http://www.tokyoflash.com/watches1.html)

You could display price in dollars by clicking on the US flag to the right.

[S14DB]

Some sweet watches here---->Sweet watches (http://www.tokyoflash.com/watches1.html)

You could display price in dollars by clicking on the US flag to the right.
Seems expensive. I couldn't find any of those in JP. :(

[exitspeed]

I too like a simple watch. If I had the money to go total baller style I'd go with this one. I know it's a Rloex, but it's one of the only men's watches I've found that has a mother of pearl face. Shit's dopw if you ask me. I'd do one just like this 'cept no diamond bezel...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v491/exitspeed/RX259-NP0.jpg

[dizastaman]

momo design makes some pretty sweet watches.
http://www.momodesign.com/eng/index2.html

[crazyikimasho]

Almost forgot about these... Pirelli P-Zero Tempo

http://www.wristwatch.com/images/medium/7921911115.jpg

[TheWolf]

Note.. anyone who wants a rolex.. Don't get one for time keeping. They suck. All rolex's give about a minute a month and last 3ish days before stopping so it's an everyday wear thing. My Rolex Submariner is no exception. My Tag Huer keeps good time but my personal fave that gets alot of complements is a cheap Android Ultra Watch. $75 http://www.android-usa.com/img/watches/AD53ABU.jpg

Many Others from there as well. Very rugged. Never the less 1 Rolex 2 Tag's and some play around watches.

[S14DB]

That's why you get a winding case.

[Muzzy]

Almost forgot about these... Pirelli P-Zero Tempo

http://www.wristwatch.com/images/medium/7921911115.jpg


hawt!! but who actually makes the watch??

[S14DB]

Sector Group

[WILDACEX187]

http://www.patek.com/
^^baller watches

[Nan Desu Ka?!]

http://www.courtesyparts.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=CP&Product_Code=NHP-105

I want this one. Bad. currently i have the new version of the fossil BIG TIC. its not all gaudy like th original though. looks very similar to the nixon rocker only with thicker brown leather and the digital seconds in big old english style font. takes a beating and keeps on tickin :p

[atom]

I'm not really into watches but I really do want this watch bad. Orient Star Royal.

http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/1593/wz0011fl2yq.jpg

Pure JDM, lol. But seriously Orient watches are good bang for your buck.

[crazyikimasho]

hawt!! but who actually makes the watch??
Im pretty sure its Bulgari.

http://newyorkmetro.com/nymetro/shopping/columns/bestbets/9555/

[ScottMan]

Bump to see if anyone else has any new watches or anything else to say on the subject. I just picked this Tag Heuer Carrera Chrono up:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v210/Scottman20/1y4pw9.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v210/Scottman20/004.jpg

[eastcoastS14]

ha this dude at my school found some sick ass watch on the ground....he googled it and it turned out to be worth a lot of money, sold that shit on ebay and payed for him and his girl to go on spring break lol....shitty thing to do i guess but i loled

[touge monster]

I think Omega watches are pretty nice. Thailand makes REALLY good fake ones for a little over $100.

This is the one I have.
http://www.omegawatches.com/index.php?id=557

[ScottMan]

^Planet Oceans are awesome...do you have the 42 or 45? I'd like to see some pictures.

[PBucch]

I prefer Movado's myself, but am not in a position for a $5k watch.

So I rock a clean fossil. With a dead battery, keep them chickens cluckin.

[Phlip]

I am currently wearing the Adidas ADH1398:
http://www.internationalwatchclub.com/image_manager/attributes/image/image_2/_8532072.jpg
Got it from a Fossil outlet store in St. Augustine's, FL on my way home from Vacation in December.
I see them online for like $220.00, but I got it for $19.99 plus tax, a fucking STEAL, so I couldn't leave it.

[Kn1ves]

bought this a while back
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/417T603093L._SS500_.jpg

[SHIFT_*grind*]

I like Skagens. Had this (http://skagen.c4.ixwebhosting.com/store.asp?area=FullProduct&productID=34) one, felt like I wasn't wearing anything at all, it was so light. Lost it. :(

Then I had a Coach watch, lost that too. :mad:

Currently have another Skagen, looks similar to this (http://skagen.c4.ixwebhosting.com/store.asp?area=FullProduct&productID=710) but not exactly.

[tattoo131313]

http://www.zilvia.net/f/http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/9783/rolex1nk3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

I bought my rolex air king 8 years ago for 2k.I know it's a lot to pay for a watch but,it was the first really nice thing that I bought for myself.All stainless and a lifetime warranty.No need to buy another watch.....ever.To this day I've never had it serviced and have only needed to change the time twice a year for daylight savings time

[status:one]

I have a Michael Kors watch which I get complimented on all the time. Definitely worth checking them out. www.michaelkors.com

[exitspeed]

This is pretty fresh.

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/05/f1-carbon-watch.jpg

F1/Carbon GMT concept watch (pictured above) from designer John Pszeniczny

The innovative timepiece has a digital display (gasp!) that will show the time at any of the 18 race tracks on the 2008 Formula One calendar. Like an actual F1 car, it's constructed from carbon fiber, metal and rubber, but rather unlike an F1 car, is studded with rubies and Swarovski crystals. Also, like grand prix cars, the unique timepiece is extremely costly, with a reported retail price well into five figures, so you'd have to be an F1 driver or team owner to actually afford one.

[s13poop]

that shit is bananas son

[WanganRunner]

Here's what I wear on a daily basis, Tag F1 Chronograph. I actually got it for free from my old employer when we closed a big deal.

It's a nice enough watch, durable, sapphire crystal. Unfortunately it's Quartz and I'm usually not at all into any sort of non-mechanical watch, but it helps that it's a $1,000 watch that I paid nothing for, lol:

http://crave.cnet.com/i/bto/20070326/tagh_270x435.jpg

I've also got a couple old (1960's) Omegas which look nice but aren't really worth any serious amount of money.


Unfortunately for me, all the watches I REALLY like are insane complications and thus cost high-5 to six figures, like the following. I will probably never own any of these, as even if I had the money I'd have a tough time spending $100,000-$1MM on a watch.


Ulyssee Nardin Johannes Kepler Tellurium:

http://nexus404.com/Blog/wp-content/uploads2/2007/08/ulysse-nardin-perpetual-calendar-orbit-watch.jpg



Ulyssee Nardin "Forgerons" Minute Repeater:

(a minute repeater actually chimes the time through purely mechanical means, like a grandfather clock on your wrist):

http://images4.lussori.com/ProductImages/Timepiece/Zoom/716-61-e2_00.jpg



A Lange & Sohne Tourbograph "Pour le Merite"

http://www.thewatchquote.com/mesIMG/imgStd/20198.jpg


Breguet Tradition 7047:

http://www.your-guide-to-watches.com/image-files/breguet-tradition-watch.jpg



Breguet Tourbillon Messidor:

http://www.horlogerie-suisse.com/imagebreguet/2007/tourbillon-messidor.jpg




Oh, and to whomever mentioned Tissot, they actually make really nice (for the price) automatic watches. IMO they are the best bargain in sub-$1,000 watches of any type. Over $1k, the best bargain is probably Maurice Lacroix, who makes a lot of neat little complications.

[carnal_c30]

http://www.omegawatches.com/index.php?id=132 Omega Speedmaster

sold my Tag, I also have a Rado... http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/jomashop_2001_547333653 doesnt scratch its made out of ceramic... looks killer when you're dressed up or wearing a suit

[coww-cho!!!!!]

http://www.princetonwatches.com/images/watches/JR3155-54E.jpg
my gf bought this watch for me... Citizen- Black Eagle Skyhawk, but nothing compared to the purses ive bought her

[ayuaddict]

text

damn, those watches look super baller...holy crap...

[GoodOl'S13]

As far as watches go Tag Heuer is what I wear. Have a "suit" one and a daily.

[Aeroscraper326]

http://www.classybrand.com/watch_photo/Oris/67375634184RS.jpg
Williams F1 Oris

http://www.omegawatches.com/fileadmin/templates/omega-watches/img-watchesbig/35525900.jpg
Omega F1 Schumacher Edition

Both with carbon fiber faces. Must own one of these!!!


The Oris does NOT have a real carbon face, rather it is painted extremely well. I own one. got it for cheap too.. 1,100...
http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/DTMbizzle/Watches/Oris/Oris3.jpg

I also own a Breitling, and another Williams watch

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c81/WIPROUD1/Oris%20Williams%20F1/P1030327.jpg

[Phlip]

Long time ago bump... Thread still matters.
Copped these two on ebay about 2 weeks ago
http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/1618/dsc00148j.jpg
Both are self-winding and automatic multifunction. In fact, the guts are the same, only the decorations differ.

[MikeisNissan]

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f12/S14Kouki240sx/HPIM9686.jpg

Aquaracer
Formula 1 Chronograph
all rubber bracelets

[Phlip]

Good, I see that bumping this thread was worth the effort.

[ZenkiKid]

scored this bad boy for $40 at the Fossil outlet. Regularly $100+
http://www.oroloi.gr/images/adh2001_s.jpg

[BustedS13]

i have two watches. a retro Casio G-Shock and a fake Rolex Milgauss (it's a rad fake, though, it's marked properly, has a sweep second hand, and is self winding).
i'd buy a "decent" (sub $500) watch if i thought i'd wear it a lot. i wear the Fauxlex when i dress up, but that's pretty rare. it'd be nice to have a decent watch, i don't know, a Citizen or like a Calvin Klein or something, because then i wouldn't have to come up with a reason why i appear to own a six thousand dollar watch, or admit that it's fake.
but again, i wear it maybe two or three times a year. and watches are a dead technology.

[yokotas13]

kognition wach...duhhh

[zilvia_brothers]

Nixons are awesome...got the nixon newton in white

The Newton - Nixon Watches and Accessories at nixonnow.com (http://www.nixonnow.com/watches/mens/the-newton-A116.html)

[ZenkiKid]

Id love a nixon rotolog but I cant justify paying 200-300 bucks for a watch like that, Id rather pay a bit more and get something way better thats kinetic or something

[Soup Nazi]

Just picked up a Swiss ESQ Beacon


http://www.bluedial.com/images/Items/07301237.jpg

[DrftSLowHomIe!!]

nice tread bump my G/F got me two watches that i wear alot at work, she got me a Citizen Calibre 8700 with a blue face last year...
http://www.citizen-watch.co.uk/pimages/bl8000-54l.jpg

and for my B-day this year she got me another Citizen the Sport Chronograph

http://www.citizen-watch.co.uk/pimages/at0840-03e.jpg

[Paul2x]

Damm, Can't believe I missed this thread.

My two vices watches and cars..lol

So many cool style out their, Good thread!

Love'n that ORIS Williams F1 ^^^

Sporting this today, Vintage 91, w/ WWII Ti-clasp

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a109/Paul2x/th_91.jpg (http://s10.photobucket.com/albums/a109/Paul2x/?action=view&current=91.jpg)

[DrftSLowHomIe!!]

^^ clean watch man like the band on that

[Bubbles]

I couldn't give a shit about time but I'd wear this just for looks.





http://www.your-guide-to-watches.com/image-files/breguet-tradition-watch.jpg

[MikeisNissan]

Damm, Can't believe I missed this thread.

My two vices watches and cars..lol

So many cool style out their, Good thread!

Love'n that ORIS Williams F1 ^^^

Sporting this today, Vantage 91, w/ WWII Ti-clasp

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a109/Paul2x/th_91.jpg (http://s10.photobucket.com/albums/a109/Paul2x/?action=view&current=91.jpg)

damn this guy is rich, i can tell you that now. ballin

[driftsilvias13]

I have a Nixon 42-20 Chrono which costs about $450. I think its a great looking watch and great value.
http://www.boardco.com/images/nixon/watches/nixon_42-20_chrono_watch.jpg
My next watch will probably be something in the low $1000 range. Probably an Omega Seamaster. But one of my dream watches is the Versace DV One Chrono. The one that is white ceramic with blue sapphire.
http://luxury.ce.cn/clocks/zxzx/200708/27/W020070827360256360347.jpg

[DrftSLowHomIe!!]

i think that most not all of nixon watches are too bulky lookin, i like the more clean & sleek ones but to each his own.

[Sileighty_DRFT89]

the kognition watches are pretty sweet. I'm gonna steal jeffs one day

[rokmplutonium]

http://www.princetonwatches.com/images/watches/JR3155-54E.jpg
my gf bought this watch for me... Citizen- Black Eagle Skyhawk, but nothing compared to the purses ive bought her

I have that same watch, except my band is is rubber.

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s74/SouthDevonWatchSales/SDWS3/citizen-skyhawk-night-k-010709.jpg?t=1246471234

[MikeisNissan]

Im just really curious to know what the kognition watch looks like... anyone got pics? edit: nevermind http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f12/S14Kouki240sx/kog-watch.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f12/S14Kouki240sx/watch-full.jpg

awesome watch imho. would love to have one ..

[illxs14]

i just picked up a vestal. i love it. real simple and nice

http://www.crunchgear.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/VestalZR3006web.jpg

[SmogSUX]

I've got a ton of watches...I'll post em up later.

Most of them are diving watches, some are dress, etc...

My dad HAD a $5k Rolex that his ex wife gave him instead of a engagement ring or w/e...he sold it for $3k though when he found out she used his credit card to buy it behind his back. That was was soooo sick. An it weighed a ton!

[nismo 240sx]

i just picked up a vestal. i love it. real simple and nice

http://www.crunchgear.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/VestalZR3006web.jpg

fuck that is sick!!!...nice watch dude

[nismo 240sx]

i picked up the banks from nixon like 3 months ago...

http://www.comparestoreprices.co.uk/images/ni/nixon-the-banks-watch.jpg

[Paul2x]

^^ clean watch man like the band on that

Thanks, Took me like 4-5 months to source the clasp. Ended up finding it at a local meet.

Nixon has been steping it up lately and coming out with some nice looking new designs.

Thoes Kognition watches are cool too. Just cool that they went through with it and made their own watch. Kudos Mike =)

Keep em' coming.

:bow:

[drift_limo]

had:

gold rolex ( forgot what edition it is) dad broke the bands.never got around to fixing it.

custom marc ecko with real diamonds on the bezel. got stolen when they broke into my truck. never go out get drunk and leave your watch in the car.

on the market for something else :)

I think a watch is a watch BUT if your lookingfor an investmen spring for the good stuff that your budget can afford. other then that i would wear a calculator watch

[cole shoes]

have you guys ever heard of rockwell watches they make some pretty nice ones.

[coww-cho!!!!!]

For some of you nerdy people Tokyoflash watches might be of interest not my cup of tea but it's something that caters to a different crowd. Yes it actually does tell time, but mostly in binary form.

http://www.tokyoflash.com/en/

Hours 1-12 are displayed in the left column, from the bottom to the top, minutes from the bottom right, each lit LED representing a single minute. The time can be read more quickly if you look at the numbers on the right, each row of lit LEDs is equal to five minutes. The date can be read in a similar way.

so take this watch below. it reads 9:30

http://images.quickblogcast.com/7/1/0/8/1/126457-118017/TokyoFlashPimp.jpg

[kandyflip445]

I have this one. Parents gave it to me a while ago. I love the band and the look of the face. The Eco Drive works flawlessly also.

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r98/kandyflip445/tirewatch.jpg

I'm wanting a more dressy watch though. Somthing like a metal band Citizen or a Omega or something. Glad this thread came up again.

[illxs14]

fuck that is sick!!!...nice watch dude

thanks man.
ever since i bought it. i've been lookin at other watches, and it's getting bad! haha i have another vestal coming. i really coulda used that money for something on the car! haha
meh.

[BustedS13]

Nixons are awesome...got the nixon newton in white

The Newton - Nixon Watches and Accessories at nixonnow.com (http://www.nixonnow.com/watches/mens/the-newton-A116.html)

thanks for the link, just bought it in blue. looks like a good accessoryfor spring/summer :d

http://www.watchismo.com/images/products/display/NIX_NewtonBlue_2HQ.jpg

thanks for making me gay, zilvia

[Bubbles]

That looks cool.

Does it attract cute boys?

[BustedS13]

That looks cool.

Does it attract cute boys?

dunno, i'll wear it to the 240 convention and find out :d

[C2AUTOSPL]

I have this Boccia Titanium which I use Daily.
http://s2.thisnext.com/media/230x230/Mens-Watch-Boccia-Titanium_430F40ED.jpg

THen I use this Tag Carrera for special occasions. HOwever, I need to sell it since I need to buy an engagement ring.
http://images.businessweek.com/ss/06/03/watches/image/carrera_tachymetre.jpg

[victorw210]

http://www.degourget.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/calculatorwatch.jpg
in case i need to bust out equations on the go

[Paul2x]

Tag Carrera is awesome

Sport'n this today
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a109/Paul2x/mb.jpg

[Paul2x]

Trying out the rubber strap on the SA today.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a109/Paul2x/bright.jpg

[driftsilvias13]

That looks cool.

Does it attract cute boys?

:rofl::rofl:

[slamburger]

i've broken 2 of the 3 fossils I've owned...I just use my cell phone these days.
I hate when a dude says "thats stupid i use my cell phone to tell time"
Its not just about telling time.

This is the watch I wear daily. I got it in a back alley in Akihabara.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v108/S14DB/OffTopic/Casio1.jpg
I like the G sensor Indiglo. When you bring the watch up to look at the time it turns on the backlight. Still haven't figured out what the e Data Bank is.
Did you go to any Maid cafe's in Akihabara? haha

Those who don't understand why watch enthusiasts enjoy watches will never "get it". Just as other people might say "why do you need a 180mph car when the speed limit is only 55mph?" Remember, mechanical watches keep far worse time than your everyday $15 quartz from Wal-Mart. So we're paying more for something that tells time, but is fundamentally worse at it's sole task than something that costs 1/10th as much. It's just one of those things that some people enjoy and others will never understand.

I don't think of a watch as purely a status symbol. I wear a suit every day so other than cufflinks my watch is the only piece of jewelry I have. I want that one piece of jewelry to say quality, style, and reliability both to myself when I put it on in the morning, and to my clients. Sure, part of it is status, especially with a blingy Breitling (which are absolutely gross, btw) or a 47mm Panerai, but my Omega is very understated and says "he appreciates a quality watch but isn't stupid enough to spend $10,000 on one."


This is what my watch looks like:
It's an Omega Seamaster Professional Bond.

This guy fucking gets it. +One million for him.

Oh and i dont care if you're left or right handed, a man wears his watch on his LEFT wrist.

[Paul2x]

Agreed ^^ for the most part outside of fact 47mm Pani's are gangster, and the left hand comment.

My big thing is the bandwagoners, guys that have the $$ but no appreciation for the watches, they just get whats "in" or what is known to be "in"

Rolex for instance. An amazing watch but I would never spend the $$ for one b/c their are Sooooo many other options out their for the same price or less that are way cooler.

Not to mention its the most knocked off watch out their.

[Silvette]

Just saw this thread, I think as I get older and over the whole car thing. Watches will be my thing. I have a mini collection currently. Here is the one I wore today. Movado Fiero made out of tungsten, so it's virtually scratch proof. I paid a little under 3k for it in 2006. It's an awesome watch and I always get compliments for it. It was almost the same price as my s14. When I bought the chassis stock, but it was worth it.

Quick pick, as you can see i was cruising this thread lol.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4041/4423436414_b445ef5073_o.jpg

[Paul2x]

^^Nice! Mavado's are classic^^

and Tungsten is cool =)

My pic today.
Chopard tycoon w/ blue alligator strap
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a109/Paul2x/millia.jpg

[Silvette]

^nice Chopard Tycoon, I think I saw a guy wearing one in Pink before? lol

[Paul2x]

^nice Chopard Tycoon, I think I saw a guy wearing one in Pink before? lol

lol :ghey:

[ScottMan]

Rolex for instance. An amazing watch but I would never spend the $$ for one b/c their are Sooooo many other options out their for the same price or less that are way cooler.

Agreed.


Picked this up since I posted last:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v210/Scottman20/P1000898-2.jpg

[94vert]

i rock a bretling i love the watch. but its sooo dam heavy!

[jrocslider]

my next watch

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s191/jrocslider/OmegaSeamaster.jpg
Omega Seamaster

what i really want but will have to wait

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s191/jrocslider/BreitlingChronomatB01.jpg
Breitling Chronomat B01

[Phlip]

I couldn't give a shit about time but I'd wear this just for looks.
That's really the only reason to wear any watch these days.
i rock a bretling i love the watch. but its sooo dam heavy!
Not a problem to me, I like the heaviest watch I can find.
Oh and i dont care if you're left or right handed, a man wears his watch on his LEFT wrist.
EXACTLY!!!
The hand for a watch to be worn on, by design, has nothing to do with an individual's strong hand, but with the ease of setting the watch without having to remove it, which is why the crown is on the right hand side of every watch I have ever owned or touched.
It kills me to see someone in a $4-figure+ watch with it on the wrong hand.

[slamburger]

I feel the same, heavy is not a problem for me either.

Now Philip, there are a few watches i've seen with the adjuster on the "wrong" side so to say? is that cuz some people wear their watch on the wrong arm?

such as this one:
http://image.nixonnow.com/image/product_detail/season1/products/zoom/A124-zoom-288.png

[Phlip]

I would be willing to bet that it was made for people who just refuse to be able to wear their left hand, if the crown and such are on the other side.
None of the watches I own are like that, though.

Off to work in one of those big chunky motherfuckers I posted way up there, I love em.

[ScottMan]

Now Philip, there are a few watches i've seen with the adjuster on the "wrong" side so to say? is that cuz some people wear their watch on the wrong arm?
]
Yes. Panerai has a series of pieces called "Destro" which are for left-handed people who wear their watch on their right hand. The winders, chronograph pushers, etc. are on the "other" side of the watch.

[VNG704]

I have a Bulova Marine Star that lasted me 10+ years but recently just stopped working. This just reminded me to contact Bulova for service. Thanks.

[slamburger]

Anyone ever heard of this watch? maybe one day i will be able to afford this lolz

http://www.watchesonnet.com/images/product/large/1803_1.jpg

[doogstein]

LOVVVE my TAG Carrera. I got the 25th anniversary edition with no chrono's or anything. l like my watches to have a clean face look to em. only comes out when have to go to a dress to impress kinda thing. got 7 other watches to wear for daily use. Couple Lucien Piccards, A Bulova which i love almost as much as my TAG, and a few other brands which escape me. Tag is by far my most expensive at a couple grand and some change but all the others were like $150 to $650. Kinda have a slight addiction

[slamburger]

Nothing wrong with a watch addiction lolz I seem to be able to control myself when it comes to watches... I just ordered a G-shock from amazon :) its an awesome $35 watch for everyday use.

[R_G]

The only watch i have. It pulls my hair from my wrist tho. Thats why i don't wear it . So i guess there no point in having it haha exp it was a gift.http://www.skagen.com/item/331XLSXM.fx

[Phlip]

Legitimate thread bump situation…

At the end of October, I was browsing Ebay just to see what I saw and happened upon this (http://www.ebay.com/itm/KS-Automatic-Mechanical-6-Hands-Steel-Sport-Men-Watch-/170712667507?pt=Wristwatches&var=&hash=item6d70ca6fee). (<--- not a link to anything I am selling, but to the actual one I bought)
Perfunctory Google search told me that it was your standard Chinese Mechanical mov’t watch that seems to be flooding Ebay these days, but peoples descriptions led me to think “hell, $38.99 isn’t a lot to cry about,” and went ahead for the Buy it Now option. One issue I had was that despite shipping from Northern California, the damned thing took over a week to arrive. That was more on the seller, not the item itself, though.

Anyway, when I opened it, I was expecting that I would have to manually wind the watch based upon the details of the sale, but when I moved it to take it out of the box, it started up, which suggests to me that the watch is self-winding. To test this theory, I did not wind it the night I got it, instead I let it die until the morning and THEN wound it after being very careful not to awaken it… I wore it all day Friday and Saturday, but not to bed and it was still up with no time gained or lost even to right now, and maintained the winding.

http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/8637/20111109205935.jpg

http://img856.imageshack.us/img856/2046/20111110000636.jpg

http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/1425/20111111142827.jpg

http://img542.imageshack.us/img542/5986/20111109205604.jpg

About the watch itself; a Breitling-style (Navitimer, I think) watch with an allegedly Stainless Steel band. I say “allegedly” because I own enough watches with actual stainless bands that don’t feel this cheap. I KNOW I will break this band in a month or less if I keep it.
Luckily, however, that is my only gripe with the actual product, and it can be addressed and fixed for less than 30 bucks. It will be replaced within a week or two.
In all, this watch is not as nice as, say… one of the ones that 32 Degrees makes, but it doesn’t pretend to be either, and the 32 Degrees ones are beginning to price themselves WAY more than I paid for the one I bought January last year (and still wear 6 days a week without issue). If presented with the opportunity to get it again, I would say “I might,” but that is pending the outcome of two more watches I ordered from Deal Extreme the night after I ordered this one. Those have not yet arrived, so the jury is out on them and I will make a decision when they do.
For now, though, I need to put a new band on this one.

[WagDatto]

My girlfriend surprised me with a watch a few weeks ago. I've always been a huge fan of bigger watches, though not rapper status or anything of that nature, just a larger watch like a lot of what I see in this thread. She's always liked watches but never been in love with anything.

Anyway, I guess a guy came into her office and she fell in love with his watch. She learned a bit about it and then found one for me.

Amazon.com: Swiss Legend Men's 40025-BB-RN Throttle Chronograph Black Ion-Plated Watch: SWISS LEGEND: Watches (http://www.amazon.com/Swiss-Legend-40025-BB-RN-Chronograph-Ion-Plated/dp/B001T0HUXK)

http://images.bizrate.com/resize?sq=500&uid=905463713

Apparently when it was brand new it was sold for around a grand, but the past few years since it was released (like everything else) the price has come down to a more reasonable number. There are a dozen different colors, but mine is as pictured in that link. Glossy black band, carbon bezel, brass screws, etc.

[ZenkiKid]

http://www.divewatches.com/images/watches/DW6900-1.jpg

Been wearing one of these lately with a Maratac zulu strap. It feels nice and barely feels like youre wearing a watch at all.

Bought one of these for the GF last week.. limited edition to commemorate HK's birthday

http://supahcute.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/hello-kitty-x-nooka.png?w=500&h=500

[BoostSlideWayz]

http://i761.photobucket.com/albums/xx251/rpjones58/Invicta%20Sniper/P3110372-1.jpg my dream

[heavenboundkevin]

Ball Diver TMT. i will buy this as a gift for myself when i get out of the navy.

http://www.worldtempus.com/fileadmin/media/ball-watch/diver_tmt/mtr_ballwatch_13_0709_diver_tmt_dt1020a-paj-bk_soldat_01.jpg

[STL240SXDRIFT]

http://watchesbrandz.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/CITIZEN-WATCHES-MOON-PHASE-FLYBACK-CHRONOGRAPH.jpgI NEED this in my life...

[Farzam]

My DD. One of the nicer watches on the Nixon lineup IMO...self winding, says the f word on the back, bitches love it, 25% off, Swiss made, fuck yeah.

http://www.sundiego.com/images/products/7094_ALL%20BLACK_1.jpg

[louiswilliams00]

I love my Fossil and wouldn’t trade it for anything.

[Phlip]

Came in on Wednesday, had to pick up from the PO yesterday.
http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/3040/20111118095326.jpg
http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/8512/20111117152006.jpg
http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/286/20111118095258.jpg
$21.20 shipped, fully automatic, but can be wound manually for a longer-lasting winding if desired. Movement is more visible than other watches, and watch is still see-through to the point where you can see skin behind it.
As ever, I am putting a new band on it this weekend and all will be better.

[SinGarage]

What brand is that and where did you order it from?

[jlego]

Just picked this one up..
http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad210/jlego/007-3.jpg
http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad210/jlego/008-3.jpg

[Phlip]

Last one for a while, I swear

http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/1586/20111208175933.jpg

Same mov't as the last one, different body, still pleased with it.

[whiterps13]

I recieved this Elysee watch for my college graduation a few years back. I love it. A few months back I was rushing to get ready in the morning, and the watch slipped out of my hand as I was putting it on. Dropped bezel-first on to kitcken tile and shattered. I was so pissed.

I contacted the original seller, and they sent me a paid postage box. They returned the watch to Germany and completely replaced the bezel and cleaned out all of the glass. Shipped it back to me for no charge what-so-ever. Needless to say I feel that is awesome customer service for a watch that costs under $450.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51dzszNv7sL._SX350_.jpg

Looking for something slightly dressier, with a brown/tan color scheme for my next purchase.

[Seraphim38]

love the thread. I too am a watch lover but don't have a big collection. My daily watch: Rolex Milgauss

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n233/seraphim38/Milgauss/DSC_0789w8.jpg

I also have an interited vintage gold Seiko from the 70s that's actually a nice piece. I bought my father in law Bell & Ross:

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/411SiWE%2BAIL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

My next watch will probably be either a Bell & Ross BR03, Panarei or Breitling Navitimer if I am feeling pretentious.

It's nice to see the Tags, Omegas and Oris represented. I have never been a huge fan of them but they are worn by co-workers.

[TheWolf]

phillip.. where are you getting these watches.. I dig that one with the exposed movement... I imagine the bands are cheap at $21 but they can be replaced...

[VNG704]

That hello kitty watch looks "different" but kinda cool.

Just picked up this Skagen Denmark in black not too long ago. Love the clean look. Titanium with a very slim ss mesh band. Semi cheap at around $100 depending where you shop.

http://www.watchco.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/8/5/851LTTM.jpg

[Breitling]

phillip.. where are you getting these watches.. I dig that one with the exposed movement... I imagine the bands are cheap at $21 but they can be replaced...


Ebay most likely, cheap chinese mech watches will die after liek 6 months.

[Phlip]

Ebay most likely, cheap chinese mech watches will die after liek 6 months.
I sent him a response in private, and ebay was only responsible for, um... 3 (I think) of them, and I have not had one die on me yet, and I have been using two of the watches I have posted for over 2 years now.
No watch I have posted in this thread has malfunctioned or died on me yet.

[Breitling]

I sent him a response in private, and ebay was only responsible for, um... 3 (I think) of them, and I have not had one die on me yet, and I have been using two of the watches I have posted for over 2 years now.
No watch I have posted in this thread has malfunctioned or died on me yet.


I wasnt harping my good man, i just have heard a LOT of horror stories.

Again, as iterated in the thread. for the price, they cant be beat!

Keep on keepin on!

[Omarius Maximus]

love the thread. I too am a watch lover but don't have a big collection. My daily watch: Rolex Milgauss

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n233/seraphim38/Milgauss/DSC_0789w8.jpg

Only watch that caught my attention in this whole thread.

Mine (jdm seiko):

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4077/4899757198_2efcedcc9e_b.jpg

[Omarius Maximus]

Seiko is actually kind of funny. They make some of the best watches in the world (grand seikos, credor, prospex, etc), but have only tacky/busy looking watches for the U.S. market (probably to satisfy American taste, or lack thereof).

Here is one that I'm going to be pulling the trigger on soon (Steinhart ocean gmt coke i.e. Rolex gmt master homage):

http://selvagejean.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/e104d_IMG_0918.jpg

[pndjones]

Nice to see zilvians like watches too. My dad and I have quite the collection. I have a a few Invictas, a tag heuer, croten and a few cheaper ones for daily use like my citizen and pulsar. I tend to buy watches that dont require batteries because I can never remember to pull the crowns so I always end up with dead batteries so most of my watches are motion or solar powered. My dad on the other hand is baller and puts my collection to shame :(

[atom]

They sell Grand Seiko's in the US, my boss has a Grand Seiko spring drive. Very nice, but from 10 feet away you wouldn't be able to differentiate it from some regular Seiko quartz. They're for watch nerds.

Anyone got a cool single hand watch they want to share? Preferably sub 2k?

I am really diggin these Schaumburg watches even though they are kinda pricey for what they are. I really like the Mystic in particular. It looks like a Defi BF gauge for my wrist LOL.

http://i49.tinypic.com/esnpex.jpg
http://i45.tinypic.com/21o0ug.jpg

I think I'm gonna get this watch as a daily. They're cheap enough.

http://i45.tinypic.com/2zp6xcg.jpg

[Chl_drifter]

I own a few citizens and bulovas

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[Omarius Maximus]

They sell Grand Seiko's in the US, my boss has a Grand Seiko spring drive. Very nice, but from 10 feet away you wouldn't be able to differentiate it from some regular Seiko quartz. They're for watch nerds.

Anyone got a cool single hand watch they want to share? Preferably sub 2k?

I am really diggin these Schaumburg watches even though they are kinda pricey for what they are. I really like the Mystic in particular. It looks like a Defi BF gauge for my wrist LOL.

http://i49.tinypic.com/esnpex.jpg
http://i45.tinypic.com/21o0ug.jpg

I think I'm gonna get this watch as a daily. They're cheap enough.

http://i45.tinypic.com/2zp6xcg.jpg

http://theawesomer.com/photos/2012/01/012312_helson_gauge_watch_2.jpg

http://theawesomer.com/photos/2012/01/012312_helson_gauge_watch_4.jpg

Kind of cartoony cool. And water resistant to a couple of miles beneath the sea.

[Quail]

My dream watch:

http://www.timezone.com/img/articles/news631824833958906250/BreitlingMontbrillant1903.jpg

It's a far way away though :(. Currently wearing a basic Hugo Boss.

[whiterps13]

Breitlings are amazing. My dad finally got one last year, its been his dream watch forever.

[driftsilvias13]

My next watch: Omega Aqua Terra Chrono
http://www.baselworld2011.zeiteisen.at/files/omega_aqua-terra-chrono-london-2012_522.10.44.50.03.001_frei1_red.jpg

[DenkiMan!]

http://i49.tinypic.com/esnpex.jpg
http://i45.tinypic.com/21o0ug.jpg



really liking these two...probably expensive though, cant find much info on them besides the schaumburg website. and even they're pretty vague.

[Nicelyphe]

Wasnt much interested in watches until I took a glance at this thread. Ended up picking up a Skagen Titainium model...Will post pictures when it arrives!

[Breitling]

Mine.... (real)

Breitling Super Avenger
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/167212_901252675484_23307162_46597414_2123439_n.jp g
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/9517_706790948344_23307162_40923092_5824041_n.jpg






Breitling Navitimer World
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/182965_930255333924_23307162_47133952_2430272_n.jp g




Graham Chronofighter
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/431566_10100653187219604_23307162_51198755_2061801 541_n.jpg

[Seraphim38]

I really like the Grahams but most of my watch loving friends don't like them. That may not stop me, but we'll see. I have also been eyeing Bell & Ross lately. The Breitling Navitimer on the other hand, well I would do that if I was living large. Most of our company's British senior staff wear Breitlings.

[Breitling]

^^^ Bell and Roos look cool but "wear like shit". They are very uncomfy.

Graham is hit or miss. It's a big hit with me at least.

Navitimer is Breitling's heritage.

[DanielS14]

breitling im so jealous of your Breitling Navitimer, that is my dream watch lol

[Breitling]

breitling im so jealous of your Breitling Navitimer, that is my dream watch lol


Thanks man, it's the "Navitimer World" (46mm version instead of the older 42mm version). It's for sale too..... if you are interested.

[Seraphim38]

I bought a Bell & Ross for my father in law for Christmas because he is a retired Navy helicopter pilot and he absolutely loves it, though he does say that it is big enough that he catches it on things a lot.

[Breitling]

I bought a Bell & Ross for my father in law for Christmas because he is a retired Navy helicopter pilot and he absolutely loves it, though he does say that it is big enough that he catches it on things a lot.


my beef with it is the case-to-wrist design. sits flat, is chunky, and doesn't raise off the wrist. IM ALL FOR HUGE WATCHES.... as long as the caseback is rounded.

[Seraphim38]

Sounds like U-Boat might be of interest then, or Panarei, or Hublot. I am not a fan of Panareis even though they have a cult following. Hublot I like but I think they cost too much. I tend to like the more dressy watches like A. Lange & Sohne. And I forgot Audemars Piguet, which I also can appreciate but they aren't really my thing

[Omarius Maximus]

The icon:

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb47/TLex_05/BlancpainFiftyFathoms50thAnniversar.jpg

A more affordable "homage":
http://forums.watchuseek.com/attachments/f67/292750d1275876689-corvus-bradley-one-week-review-corvus_bradley5.jpg

[Nicelyphe]

Are there anyother companys that make watches in this kind of face style? I like the thin bezel, yet real round and sleek style of the face + the long skinny arms with the big numbers really give it a touch. Any ideas? (y)

http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/4892/kgrhqnhjcue9rdjqrfhbpe3.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/254/kgrhqnhjcue9rdjqrfhbpe3.jpg/)
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Or such as this style of Seiko

http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/2608/kgrhqvnue8vgdun7bpkgfzy.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/708/kgrhqvnue8vgdun7bpkgfzy.jpg/)
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[atom]

Those cases are pretty standard style for dress watches. Tons of options. If you put a price range you're willing to pay maybe someone will post recommendations.

[Nicelyphe]

Honestly probably won't go over $150 to start. Not yet anyways haha.

[Breitling]

Honestly probably won't go over $150 to start. Not yet anyways haha.


give it time... you may become an addict

[iveexcaped3]

http://www.ponentenekretnine.com/wp-content/uploads/guess%20watches%20men%27s_2.jpg
i got this watch, wanted the nixon player watch but im more happier with my guess watch

[usdm180sx]

Rolex deep sea dweller:
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c5/ncarpio1/eb109ee8.jpg

Something different than a submariner or oyster

[tgd89]

Seiko watch with 7s26
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s11/yobokies1/Mod/IMG_5134.jpg

[Breitling]

Rolex deep sea dweller:
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c5/ncarpio1/eb109ee8.jpg

Something different than a submariner or oyster

I test drove one of those. Could not get over the fact that the bracelet was so small compared to the Case. Seemed unproportional.

[Nicelyphe]

Got the Skagen in today, first watch purchase in my life. Looks good, wish the mesh band had more flexibility though =\.

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee97/B0RN2KILL200/e6906eab.jpg


http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee97/B0RN2KILL200/9c16a740.jpg

[Omarius Maximus]

I test drove one of those. Could not get over the fact that the bracelet was so small compared to the Case. Seemed unproportional.

Yah, I definitely prefer the good ole submariner instead. Not like anyone will ever legitimately go diving in a Rolex. But even if they do, diving typically stays above 200ft.

But if you want bragging rights...

http://www.watchfreeks.com/images/rolex/rolex-deep1.JPG

[EnemyS15]

Once I Graduate from my MSN and get into a C.R.N.A job, I will buy either one of these watches as my graduation gift. 7 yrs of schooling = gotta have something nice!

Jlc Master Diver watch or Master compressor watch
http://forums.watchuseek.com/attachments/f419/614389d1327779801-jaeger-lecoultre-vs-omega-25841.jpg
or the Tag Heuer Grand Calibre 36 Rs Caliper
http://www.prestigetime.com/images/watches/CAV5115.BA0902_main.jpg

Currently own:
Tissot
Citizen
Victorinox
Fossil Ceramic
and an Invicta

some guys enjoy Jordans, some enjoy hats, I enjoy my watches!

[usdm180sx]

Yah, I definitely prefer the good ole submariner instead. Not like anyone will ever legitimately go diving in a Rolex. But even if they do, diving typically stays above 200ft.

But if you want bragging rights...


WOW that's nice =) I also bought a SubMariner but green face 2 tone just to be different:
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c5/ncarpio1/96ca0588.jpg

[Breitling]

Yah, I definitely prefer the good ole submariner instead. Not like anyone will ever legitimately go diving in a Rolex. But even if they do, diving typically stays above 200ft.

But if you want bragging rights...

http://www.watchfreeks.com/images/rolex/rolex-deep1.JPG

Have you ever seen the profile of that watch? Disgusting. I can't stand domed crystals. Though, I do have respect for that watch.

[Nicelyphe]

Hmm I havent grown to liking watches like that with the huge face, hude hands, and ring with numbers on it and what not..Maybe cause I have yet too see one in person haha.

[usdm180sx]

Have you ever seen the profile of that watch? Disgusting. I can't stand domed crystals. Though, I do have respect for that watch.

I don't know, I like the domed crystal on a Rolex because it's the only Rolex I know of that has it. It's def a really beefy watch but I like the style :bow:

[driftsilvias13]

http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/6937/rolexy.jpg

[blacksmith]

Some ballers in here. My cheapy

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8018/7257622304_173ab87719_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/7257622304/)

[Breitling]

I don't know, I like the domed crystal on a Rolex because it's the only Rolex I know of that has it. It's def a really beefy watch but I like the style :bow:


I hear what you are saying.

Have you ever heard of Kaventsmann?

Truly beautiful boutique pieces.

I think i am dead set on buying a bronze watch next.... might hawk one of my breitlings for it.

I am considering pulling the trigger on one. It's between Kaventsmann and the Ennebi Fondale. the Kavenstmann has a huge domed crystal on some of their models.

Kaventsmann
http://watchesandart.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/7.jpg
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/p480x480/305542_300381153378038_131562403593248_680973_3782 38797_n.jpg


Ennebi
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0Opa8WFFx1Y/Tv_Y6SfRWLI/AAAAAAAATbY/Ff_B9EgIPEI/s1600/ENNEBI+Fondale+BRONZO+%2528oceanictime%2529+01.jpg

[Akiros]

really liking these two...probably expensive though, cant find much info on them besides the schaumburg website. and even they're pretty vague.

They're about $1500 each from what I could find. Really liking these.

[word sux]

I have always loved the tag.. I found a rolex pearl on the beach when I was 13. I gave it to my uncle who is a multimillionaire and watch collector to have him verify if it was real.. have not seen in since... true story lulz


one day when I have the money to spare I would love to have a nice watch but there are a million different things I would rather spend my money on. my free phone tells me the time just fine for now..

[Breitling]

You mean the phone that you spend 50+ dollars a month on?

[word sux]

You mean the phone that you spend 50+ dollars a month on?


thats true but the phone itself was free and regardless if i pay for service or not it will still tell me the time

[driftsilvias13]

You don't buy a nice watch to keep time. Just like you don't buy a nice car just to get from point A to B.

[Phlip]

You don't buy a nice watch to keep time. Just like you don't buy a nice car just to get from point A to B.

Too true

I was at a cookout a couple weeks ago at my sister's and my brother in law's uncle was fixated on my arm while we all stood around and talked. Sterlin, my brother in law asked him "Jimmy, what the hell are you doing" to which he responded "trying to figure out if I could EVER tell the time on that watch!"

The explanation came that, even though I do make sure the time and date are accurate before leaving my house, my watches are really only tasked with looking good and drawing compliments.

[pacotaco345]

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e392/pacotaco345/IMAG0516.jpg

My contribution, I feel like it needs to be bigger lol

[BrokenWhite240]

Crappy pics but I just started really getting into watches recently. I love this watch but it's pretty thick. The red line on the back is just the clear cover that didn't take off yet. Here's my contribution so far:

http://i46.tinypic.com/24eu0.jpg
http://i48.tinypic.com/rrp5s9.jpg

[One_love_silvia]

i don't get to wear watches because i'm allergic to nickel =(
i could get one that's pure silver or gold or something, but i'm not spending that much on something that does the same the my phone can do.

[Phlip]

9 months and no one has posted...

Background:
I was on eBay to score a deal on a dealership item for my daily ($69 at dealer, $23 on eBay) and since I have shopped for/bought watches before, my suggestions sometime suggest shit that I will USUALLY ignore.
But this time (this was late January), I got click happy and looked further into it.
6 weeks later, this has happened:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8087/8537208933_d7c140d694_c.jpg

No, they do not pretend to be "nice" watches, or even anything more than "a huge face with a bunch of dials," but in a world where we don't wear our watches to actually tell time but to have people notice and mention them, they're serving their purpose(s) without fail. Between the 6 you see there, I am only $78 invested - note that there is quite a bit of "wait on it to get here from China involved - and my brother paid $25 of that for two of them.
Sure, I am not buying another watch for a LOOOOONG time, but I am pleased with my purchases of this winter.

[SinGarage]

My current favorite daily watch.


http://i752.photobucket.com/albums/xx162/hksturbomr2/20130311_163811.jpg

http://i752.photobucket.com/albums/xx162/hksturbomr2/20130311_163757.jpg

[slamburger]

IWC is one of my fav watch makers. VERY nice watch sir.

[SinGarage]

Thank you sir...it's one of my favorite daily watches to wear. I also have another one at home but no pics on my phone.

[jamescarter]

My new daily that i picked up a couple weeks back.

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m125/hnic514/photo_zpse740cc2a.jpg
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m125/hnic514/photo_zps28673102.jpg

[SinGarage]

Very nice...how much did this set you back?

[PeaceOnesxWai]

Surprised i never seen this thread

Back last year i was really into Patek watches with the winding movements and moonphases. Spent ridiculous amounts of money but gladly i made more back selling then buying.

I stuck with this one and its been serving me pretty good. These watches like said above are not really for telling time lol theyre more for showing off. Ive gotten room upgrades, dinner table at reserved places, walking in closed events, and outstanding services with this watch.. People notice pateks a mile away

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y55/aznnoodleboi51/photo_zps03ce218f.jpg

[jamescarter]

Very nice...how much did this set you back?

Picked it up locally for $750, I'm really impressed with hamilton's attention to detail on this watch.

[jamescarter]

Surprised i never seen this thread

Back last year i was really into Patek watches with the winding movements and moonphases. Spent ridiculous amounts of money but gladly i made more back selling then buying.

I stuck with this one and its been serving me pretty good. These watches like said above are not really for telling time lol theyre more for showing off. Ive gotten room upgrades, dinner table at reserved places, walking in closed events, and outstanding services with this watch.. People notice pateks a mile away

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y55/aznnoodleboi51/photo_zps03ce218f.jpg

^ you always walk around with a $150000+ watch on your wrist? I assume its a replica.

[SinGarage]

Picked it up locally for $750, I'm really impressed with hamilton's attention to detail on this watch.

My eye always had a thing for Hamilton's but never got around on getting one. Nice one sir!

[jamescarter]

My eye always had a thing for Hamilton's but never got around on getting one. Nice one sir!

If you have a chance definitely pick one up. I guarantee you won't be disappointed! I have watches that cost 5 times as much with the same build quality. Just goes to show you how much of a watch you get with hamilton.

[SinGarage]

If you have a chance definitely pick one up. I guarantee you won't be disappointed! I have watches that cost 5 times as much with the same build quality. Just goes to show you how much of a watch you get with hamilton.

I don't think I would be disappointed. Not sure my wife would say if she finds another watch in my collection hahaha.

[jamescarter]

Mine gets a vacation and I get a watch, seems like a good deal. Haha

[PeaceOnesxWai]

^ you always walk around with a $150000+ watch on your wrist? I assume its a replica.

Lol i got it second hand for around from my families pawn shop, crazy but i bought it in a heartbeat after hearing that price.. but its a grand complication!


I wear it like you do with a exotic.. weekends :cool:

[1gr8bar10der]

Just lost my Tag Heuer F1 last Christmas after 13 years of owning it. Maybe time to find a replacement. :(

[Matej]

Nismo watch. :)

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[Seraphim38]

my new acquisition:

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n233/seraphim38/Para%20P14/DSC_6581_zpsdb47d012.jpg (http://s113.photobucket.com/user/seraphim38/media/Para%20P14/DSC_6581_zpsdb47d012.jpg.html)

[Forte EXE]

What are some pretty good watches that arent too expensive. Say the $300-$500 range?

I currently use this Michael Kors watch
http://images.bloomingdales.com/is/image/BLM/products/3/optimized/8363683_fpx.tif?bgc=255,255,255&wid=236&qlt=90,0&layer=comp&op_sharpen=0&resMode=bicub&op_usm=0.7,1.0,0.5,0&fmt=jpeg

Which is pretty good for the price range. I use it almost daily and do everything in it.

But I was looking at something maybe a little more high quality. I would love to own a Rolex or a Breitling in the near future, but thats probably not going to happen till I become a millionaire haha.

[1gr8bar10der]

What are some pretty good watches that arent too expensive. Say the $300-$500 range?

I currently use this Michael Kors watch
http://images.bloomingdales.com/is/image/BLM/products/3/optimized/8363683_fpx.tif?bgc=255,255,255&wid=236&qlt=90,0&layer=comp&op_sharpen=0&resMode=bicub&op_usm=0.7,1.0,0.5,0&fmt=jpeg

Which is pretty good for the price range. I use it almost daily and do everything in it.

But I was looking at something maybe a little more high quality. I would love to own a Rolex or a Breitling in the near future, but thats probably not going to happen till I become a millionaire haha.

I'd consider Victorinox/Swiss Army or something along that line. But they're not so fashionable as your MK.

Thats just me though.

[7x13]

been interested in these lately.


WeWOOD Wooden Watches - The Original Wood Watch (http://we-wood.us/)

[Felipe]

been interested in these lately.


WeWOOD Wooden Watches - The Original Wood Watch (http://we-wood.us/)
http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0051/6322/products/jupiter_black_rightsize_large.jpg?1307

I like this one... But kinda looks like its not going last long for daily use.

[waxball88]

Meh nothing fancy, got this one when i turned 18 first watch that wasnt a super cheap-o, has served me well
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41qqujF14EL._SY300_.jpg
Then i bought this off a kid who was drunk at a party
http://i3.stycdn.net/images/article/nixon/wt98056/nixon-district-wt98056-2-1.jpg
I beat the ever loving shit out of this one.
And a skagen i rarely wear
http://www.watchallure.com/images/171/Skagen-530lttw1-Titanium-Watch_1_171_0.jpg
Really want a brietling

[Phlip]

Valid thread bumping activities...

A friend of mine put me onto WatchAMonth (http://watchamonth.com) last weekend. Wary at first, but still not expecting the best watch in the universe, I figured $26.75 was not a terribly painful expense to feel them out.
The first one came in the mail yesterday:
https://scontent-b-atl.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t1.0-9/10410429_10203857000323033_9178850523539636443_n.j pg

I know that I will receive some that I do not like. Those can be sold off for $50 or held onto for Christmas gifts or something.
I think I will ride this one out for a little while though.

[Phlip]

Valid thread bumping action.
Who has been fuckin with the brands that have popped up in the years since this thread was moving along?
I currently have a Pagani Design piece in the air from China at the moment and have been looking at a couple of Parnis as well.

[Agamemnon]

Ive been rocking my Movado stainless with black dial for about a year now.

[dhsil80]

Ive been rocking my Movado stainless with black dial for about a year now.

Movado is a great brand! I wore a Sub Series 800 Chronograph on my wedding day, and over the years have added to my collection.

[Phlip]

I was arranging my collection and realized just how many watches I don't wear anymore due to how my tastes have changed.

This 12 make up my normal rotation.

https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-u7SIBloGDHA/XyhCCgzhmHI/AAAAAAAAC_E/D5DE1ixID4UWpOdQuSKCskaWFZEvh4HqgCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/IMG_20200803_125538.jpg


From left to right, top to bottom...

Invicta 15187 Lupah
32 Degrees Glider (auto)
32 Degrees Tundra
Adee Kaye AK 9006 Aviator
Adee Kaye 9041 Guardian
Adee Kaye 9001 Pilot
Louis Richard 9039
Louis Richard LR-4068 (auto)
Joshua & Sons JS59
Invicta 19703 Specialty Chronograph
Invicta 26408 Pro Diver (mechanical)
Swiss Legend Challenger

I have one more Invicta in the back that I didn't remember to bring until I had already taken and uploaded the pic.

I'm a pretty big guy, so a 47mm+ watch is not a problem for me to wear. I love the heft of them.
I think of my collection as "affordable," I will hunt the best possible deal and have ZERO qualms about waiting for a month or two for a delivery from China. A couple of FB groups have brought some new brands to my attention, and I will be ordering a Vostok from Russia week after next.
My wife doesn't even question me and new watches anymore. In fact, she paid for two of the ones in the pic here.

[dhsil80]

nice collection! wear them in good health sir!

[KA24DESOneThree]

If only you all knew how much some of those watches cost to make...

It's hard for me to buy watches because I had a short run of them made (few hundred piece run, no shared design parts with other watches, had to have a custom die made) and I know how much it costs to have a watch made in China, Switzerland, and in the US.

The factories I toured make watches for people I considered my competitors. I saw their quality first-hand and got quotes from them. I also got to see some, ahem, unauthorized reproductions of luxury brands and the finishing work was impressive.

Chinese quality has come a long way; I'd wear a Seagull 1963 almost as often as I wear my Hamilton Intra-Matic Auto and the case finishing on both is better than my Longines HydroConquest USA Edition (which was a gift; I'm not at the $2k watch give-a-shit level).

I'm currently wearing a Timex Q Reissue on a Martini band. Haven't found the perfect beater auto yet.

[Phlip]

If only you all knew how much some of those watches cost to make...


I have a pretty good idea that it is next to peanuts. I collect what I like and i wear my shit. That said, I refuse to pay more than $150 for a watch. And to your point of the Chinese pieces coming up in quality, you're ABSOLUTELY right. Some of the ones I got about 10 years ago have me shaking my head at myself.
Some of the homages and bespoke designs from the same companies that make them have my eye. I am also looking toward customization, swapping bezels and using some Zulu and Nato straps next

[SupaDoopa]

The issue I have with expensive watches is the purpose. I hear the stupid Apple Watch commercial chirping in the background saying 'this. watch. tells. time.' I wear an Apple Watch after my years of semi-expensive pieces because of the practicality. Sometimes I'll toss on a decent piece like a Christopher Ward Trident or a Tissot Chrono. I used to enjoy collecting them but I just feel like the lighter, more powerful/useful watches have taken over. It's a shame this world - and I suppose myself - are so reliant on technology and the need to be 'connected.'