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post #421 of 457
4/25/12 at 8:08pm
So I'm not much into watches. My most expensive is a $150 Kennth Cole watch. I've decided to upgrade to a watch with a budget under $1000. So I'm thinking of getting this watch. The Movado 800 Sub Series. I can get it for $995 minus 25% off.

http://www.watchalyzer.com/movado-wa...s-800-sub-sea/

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post #422 of 457
4/25/12 at 9:43pm
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Originally Posted by AZsmells View Post

So I'm not much into watches. My most expensive is a $150 Kennth Cole watch. I've decided to upgrade to a watch with a budget under $1000. So I'm thinking of getting this watch. The Movado 800 Sub Series. I can get it for $995 minus 25% off.

http://www.watchalyzer.com/movado-wa...s-800-sub-sea/

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Do some looking around, you could do alot better for around 1000. There are alot of eta 7750's around in that bracket.
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post #423 of 457
4/26/12 at 4:34pm
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Do some looking around, you could do alot better for around 1000. There are alot of eta 7750's around in that bracket.

hmm I had no idea what that meant so I googled it. I don't know how much that helps me though.
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post #424 of 457
4/26/12 at 4:40pm
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Do some looking around, you could do alot better for around 1000. There are alot of eta 7750's around in that bracket.

hmm I had no idea what that meant so I googled it. I don't know how much that helps me though.
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post #425 of 457
5/1/12 at 7:03am
Work watches should have a few defining characteristics if you want the best bang for your buck:

-Sapphire Crystal (helps prevent scratching)
-Swiss Movement (slightly more precise than Japanese quartz movements)
-Leather or titanium band (steel can be VERY heavy and annoying for daily wear)

Things to avoid:
-Rubber band
-Digital components to face
-Overly huge faces
-Gold colored (this is more subjective but gold is generally harder to pair with clothes and is considered "old man"-ish)

The best watches for work, in my opinion, are made by Tissot. High quality, Swiss-made watches in attractive and classic designs but without the insane price tags of the more highly marketed brands like Tag.

http://www.worldofwatches.com/images...4104426100.jpg
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post #426 of 457
5/8/12 at 3:07am
My latest watch purchase, again my passion for rectangular and/or tonneau-shaped watches becomes visible:


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post #427 of 457
5/8/12 at 3:15am
Very nice Ken!

I love the minimalist dial and the red accent for some flare.
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post #428 of 457
5/8/12 at 2:49pm
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hmm I had no idea what that meant so I googled it. I don't know how much that helps me though.

What I'm saying is, a quartz watch is fine. But it would seem crazy to spend that much on a quartz, when for the same money you could have an automatic chronograph(eta 7750)
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post #429 of 457
5/13/12 at 4:48pm
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What I'm saying is, a quartz watch is fine. But it would seem crazy to spend that much on a quartz, when for the same money you could have an automatic chronograph(eta 7750)

Thanks brenster. I understand that much of it. What I meant was it doesn't help me decide what I should buy. I am just starting to learn about the different movements. Also what do you think of buying from grey marke sites? I see they are much cheaper but also people have had a lot of problems with them also. Particularly I'm looking into jomashop.com which seems to have fairly good reviews.
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post #430 of 457
5/13/12 at 6:29pm
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Thanks brenster. I understand that much of it. What I meant was it doesn't help me decide what I should buy. I am just starting to learn about the different movements. Also what do you think of buying from grey marke sites? I see they are much cheaper but also people have had a lot of problems with them also. Particularly I'm looking into jomashop.com which seems to have fairly good reviews.

Ah, ok I see what your saying now. What type of watch are you looking for? dressy, diver sport,swiss, japanese ect. As for grey market, I wouldn't hesitate to but from jomashop. They have a pretty good rep and great deals. If you look on Ebay, there is a seller named Timeparadise and he is a good grey market dealer that I have personal experience with.
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post #431 of 457
5/13/12 at 8:05pm
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Ah, ok I see what your saying now. What type of watch are you looking for? dressy, diver sport,swiss, japanese ect. As for grey market, I wouldn't hesitate to but from jomashop. They have a pretty good rep and great deals. If you look on Ebay, there is a seller named Timeparadise and he is a good grey market dealer that I have personal experience with.

Looking for something classy, stainless steel band, black face, has the date, not too big (I have skinny arms), and probably Swiss or equivalent. Something I can wear to work every day. I'm a psychiatrist at a hospital.
I'd like to learn what all the fuss is about regarding ETA, etc.
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post #432 of 457
5/13/12 at 9:42pm
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Looking for something classy, stainless steel band, black face, has the date, not too big (I have skinny arms), and probably Swiss or equivalent. Something I can wear to work every day. I'm a psychiatrist at a hospital.
I'd like to learn what all the fuss is about regarding ETA, etc.

Cool, have you found Watchuseek yet? I may have mentioned this site before on the thread somewhere. it's a great place to learn about everything watches. You will find something you like there. About Eta, As far as I know they don't actually make there own complete watches. But they are with very few exceptions what you'll find in a Swiss watch when an in house movement isn't used. The reason they are used is because they are a solid, quality movement, and I would assume also the cost associated with developing an in house movement.
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post #433 of 457
5/26/12 at 10:42am

Just purchased Fossil FS4247
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post #434 of 457
9/7/12 at 10:54pm
Check out a company called "redline" they make really modern, sturdy, tactical style watches. Mine cost me new $150 and I love it everyday when I wear it!

Going on a year with no issues!

Redline is to watches what comme des garçons is to niche perfumery...IMHO of course!
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post #435 of 457
9/13/12 at 1:29am


My day to day watches.
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post #436 of 457
9/13/12 at 2:11am
Those are some nice watches l'enfer
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post #437 of 457
9/13/12 at 2:31am
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Those are some nice watches l'enfer

Thank you Hedonist, I have others but I seldom wear them preferring to switch between those two.

Edit:

That's not true I do use a pocket watch as well but didn't think people would be interested.

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post #438 of 457
10/1/12 at 7:14pm
I still have to post pictures of my watches, but before that. Anyone know any good watch winder storage box? Something that fit 10-20 watches? Minimum has to be 10. Thanks
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post #439 of 457
10/1/12 at 8:38pm
I bought a Raymond Weil Maestro a couple days ago. Got a good deal on it. (under $1000 down from $1450) It's a nice entry level automatic with classy looks. It's no Patek Phillipe, and will not hold its value because RW has only been around since 76 or so, but I just fell in love with the watch. I'll be saving for an IWC Portuguese now.


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I still have to post pictures of my watches, but before that. Anyone know any good watch winder storage box? Something that fit 10-20 watches? Minimum has to be 10. Thanks

You're gonna have several beauties I bet, you bastard.
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post #440 of 457
10/3/12 at 9:47am
My IWC Aquatimer


IWC Spitfire Pilot XVI


My WW2 Omega Pilots watch


My Pam 000


A 'Paneristi' and I posing our beloved watches lol (I am on the right)


That was his sexy beauty for the day

wayyyy too big for me.

Please excuse my hairy arms :P
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post #441 of 457
10/6/12 at 2:05pm
Fragrance collecting is taking up enough of my funds if I go into watches I may as well mortgage the house. lol
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post #442 of 457
10/6/12 at 4:13pm
I'm not a watch collector and I don't own any legitimately fantastic time pieces. I do however, own a Casio G Shock 2688. It's shock resistant, atomic, solar powered, water resistant to 200m and has world time zones. I'm thinking of picking up another G shock as mine has been great for the last 2 years and still looks good as new even with daily wear.

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post #443 of 457
10/6/12 at 7:04pm
I got close to getting myself one of these, but I was late.

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post #444 of 457
11/4/12 at 4:43am
If you want to check out a great mechanical watch in the 1K to 2K price range you should check out Nomos. Fabulous. I have an Orion that is so classy it's almost ridiculous.
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post #445 of 457
11/15/12 at 10:14pm
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My IWC Aquatimer



My WW2 Omega Pilots watch


I'd love an IWC. Especially like that Aquatimer. The Classic Omega is great too.
Love the look of watches, but can't justify the price to myself. Then again, I'd be happy to lay out that much on a pair of speakers, but that's probably another thread.
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post #446 of 457
11/16/12 at 11:22am
[QUOTE=mesaboogie;2719006]I'm not a watch collector and I don't own any legitimately fantastic time pieces. I do however, own a Casio G Shock 2688. It's shock resistant, atomic, solar powered, water resistant to 200m and has world time zones. I'm thinking of picking up another G shock as mine has been great for the last 2 years and still looks good as new even with daily wear.[QUOTE]

If you have a physically active job (I do as a personal trainer/strength & conditioning specialist), G-Shock is the best I've found in over 12 years for a "sports" watch. It stands up to crazy abuse, the atomic clock and solar power are super convenient and work really well. I have the same model as the one in your picture, except mine is all black where the silver is on yours. This thing will last me forever and though on the pricier side for a sports watch, it's likely one of the best values around for it's type.
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post #447 of 457
12/3/12 at 2:46am
Does anybody have any experience or thoughts on Welder watches? I saw a couple that caught my eye and they've got me thinkin'. I know they look unconventional and I know they're not in league with, say an Omega, but I am curious about them. Thoughts?
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post #448 of 457
12/3/12 at 2:56am
I did go through a watch collecting phase and have three very nice Wenger Swiss Army watches to show for it. Every bit as high quality as the Victorinox Swiss Army but for substantially less money. Both are genuine makers of Swiss Army, having contracts with the Swiss Army, but Victorinox is larger and more well publicized in the US.
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post #449 of 457
12/3/12 at 3:08am
Collecting watches is one of my other passions. Have been collecting since I was a child. Will try to post some pics.
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post #450 of 457
12/5/12 at 1:24pm
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Does anybody have any experience or thoughts on Welder watches? I saw a couple that caught my eye and they've got me thinkin'. I know they look unconventional and I know they're not in league with, say an Omega, but I am curious about them. Thoughts?

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post #451 of 457
12/5/12 at 3:04pm
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Does anybody have any experience or thoughts on Welder watches? I saw a couple that caught my eye and they've got me thinkin'. I know they look unconventional and I know they're not in league with, say an Omega, but I am curious about them. Thoughts?

They actually have a unique style and like you said there unconventional. They do have a few that caught my eye. But I'm not a big fan of rubber straps.
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post #452 of 457
4/7/13 at 7:43am
My three latest purchases;

Accurist Skymaster



Accurist Grand Prix



Invicta 9094

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post #453 of 457
4/7/13 at 7:54am
Unfortunately the below is my answer to watch, camera & mobile, i used to have a few gd watches, but i stopped wearing them abt 2-3 yrs back...
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post #454 of 457
5/16/13 at 8:05am
movado luno in steel and black for special occasions, victorinox basic rubber band for work, kenneth cole unlstd for mowing the lawn

final watch will be movado vizio with carbon fiber face and band inserts
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post #455 of 457
5/16/13 at 10:08am

Currently I've been wearing a Suunto Core. 

 

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post #456 of 457
5/16/13 at 1:14pm
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Currently I've been wearing a Suunto Core. 

 


Very nice.

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post #457 of 457
5/16/13 at 6:52pm
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I recently purchased a Breitling Superocean Heritage 42mm black dial and bezel with mesh bracelet. In general, I'm not a Breitling fan, neither their busy dials nor the blingy polished style impress me. However, the SOH is just gorgeous. It is a homage to Breitlings original version of their Superocean made in the 50's.

And with an after-market black leather strap

Edited by jss - 5/16/13 at 7:04pm
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