watch lovers....what's your favorite watch?

[dOuble O]

Here's my newest acquisition. Since they became discontinued, they're now in high demand...Took these pics yesterday on top of an old Breitling Chronolog...


Glad to see a fellow WUS ;)

Great watch...great pix...here's my Ling...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v648/dOUbleO/New%20Pickups/Steelfish/Steelfish2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v648/dOUbleO/New%20Pickups/Steelfish/Steelfish3.jpg

[warpdrive]

Thanks.
I have a Breitling that I wear as my everyday watch which is not as old as my Rolex but is in more need of servicing so I'll have to take care of that first. I might consider having the dial on my Breitling changed from the current grey to black if it's possible. I never knew you can have the dial changed, how did you know about this did you hear from someone or you just asked them.

Don't know anything about changing Breitling dials and what their policy is about that. But changing Rolex dials was relatively common knowledge on Timezone.com when it was allowed at Rolex USA.

[warpdrive]

so were you able to pick it up the same day? I always thought that it will take Rolex Canada a few days to return your watch, even a simple verification, they say it will take 7 business days

it was a few days. For me, it took 2 business days to get the emailed estimate. You could certainly ask when you get there if they can quickly look at your watch (maybe go first thing in the morning).

[Known2KiLL]

I've always been a high end Seiko fan, they make some pretty solid watches imo and won't completely break the bank buying them.

[Known2KiLL]

Hows the Eco-Drive feature working out? I've read about people with issues finding enough lighting to keep the charge. Have you ever encountered any problems with loss of charge?

I have one of these as well. I have never needed to worry about the charge, seems like it gets enough from basic day to day usage. Maybe if your leaving it in the box all year round it might not be getting it's charge ;)

[Big-O]

IMC, for sure.

[JC69]

Just an update from my Seiko 5 I just got....it's the newer 23 jewel movement and for the past few weeks since I got it...it has kept perfect time with my Casio atomic solar watch. So needless to say, I'm actually mighty impressed as I thought I would be rectifying the time every week with this automatic.

I think I'm hooked....I might buy another.

It looks pretty swish too.....

[trilinearmipmap]

OK I am not a watch aficionado but here is my experience and a question. A few years back I bought a Seiko "Kinetic" watch which was supposed to power itself, every time you move your wrist the gears would spin around charging up the battery. The sales lady said it would never need a new battery. Well a few years later the watch dies, now it is a different story, it doesn't need a new battery but it needs a new "power cell", same thing as a battery, different name. $100.00 later the watch is fixed but dies again a year later and I haven't bothered to fix it again. So for anyone wanting to buy one of these watches, it is a scam, stay away.

Now my question is about the Luminox watch, I found this one online,
http://www.llbean.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?storeId=1&catalogId=1&langId=-1&categoryId=52507&productId=898070&qs=5686484_********
ordered from the U.S. it will be $387.50 U.S. delivered including shipping taxes and duties, is there any Canadian source that will sell it online for less, I couldn't find it by searching Google.

[JC69]

OK I am not a watch aficionado but here is my experience and a question. A few years back I bought a Seiko "Kinetic" watch which was supposed to power itself, every time you move your wrist the gears would spin around charging up the battery. The sales lady said it would never need a new battery. Well a few years later the watch dies, now it is a different story, it doesn't need a new battery but it needs a new "power cell", same thing as a battery, different name. $100.00 later the watch is fixed but dies again a year later and I haven't bothered to fix it again. So for anyone wanting to buy one of these watches, it is a scam, stay away.

Now my question is about the Luminox watch, I found this one online,
http://www.llbean.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?storeId=1&catalogId=1&langId=-1&categoryId=52507&productId=898070&qs=5686484_********
ordered from the U.S. it will be $387.50 U.S. delivered including shipping taxes and duties, is there any Canadian source that will sell it online for less, I couldn't find it by searching Google.

You can do way better on Amazon.com http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=amb_link_5641212_83?ie=UTF8&node=379281011&hidden-keywords=Luminox&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-4&pf_rd_r=135D4TYKDFTVYQ09345G&pf_rd_t=1401&pf_rd_p=385240801&pf_rd_i=1000145891

Have a look through..it looks like that model can be had from $190-260 or so. Shipping should be $30 max, you may or may not get dinged for tax from customs. If it's USPS delivery (my Seiko was) you might not get charged anything extra.

Seriously..I'll order from Amazon again in a heartbeat. Prices were good and there's no chance of the shady E-bay dealer.

[trilinearmipmap]

You can do way better on Amazon.com http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=amb_link_5641212_83?ie=UTF8&node=379281011&hidden-keywords=Luminox&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-4&pf_rd_r=135D4TYKDFTVYQ09345G&pf_rd_t=1401&pf_rd_p=385240801&pf_rd_i=1000145891

Have a look through..it looks like that model can be had from $190-260 or so. Shipping should be $30 max, you may or may not get dinged for tax from customs. If it's USPS delivery (my Seiko was) you might not get charged anything extra.

Seriously..I'll order from Amazon again in a heartbeat. Prices were good and there's no chance of the shady E-bay dealer.

Thanks for the tip. However when I went to checkout from the Amazon.com site I got a warning message stating that they could not ship this item to Canada. I might get someone in the U.S. to order it for me if I can't find a good price in Canada.

[JC69]

Thanks for the tip. However when I went to checkout from the Amazon.com site I got a warning message stating that they could not ship this item to Canada. I might get someone in the U.S. to order it for me if I can't find a good price in Canada.

Ahh that might just be Luminox products, OK...Seikos are fine for sure....Citizens too I think...

[tataynik]

Thanks for the tip. However when I went to checkout from the Amazon.com site I got a warning message stating that they could not ship this item to Canada. I might get someone in the U.S. to order it for me if I can't find a good price in Canada.

Each Amazon sellers have their own shipping terms. Sometimes, for the same item you will have 5 or more different sellers and some of the do ship to Canada. If you have someone in the US, you can get free shipping (from some Amazon sellers), but you will have to wait until you can go to the US and pick it up or have your US contact ship it to you as a gift :cheesygri .

[rogeryen]

I'm planning on going to Buffalo to shop, and just wondering if watches in the states are a lot cheaper than in Canada? If so which store? And what about comparing to fargotime? I don't know what kind of brands I want yet, but probably an automatic watch for about $400-$500.
And I'm not considering buying it online because I want to try them on to see how they look on my skinny wrist.

Thanks.

[tmash]

I forgot to post about my watches, I ordered a pair from Fargo Time, one a sportier Swiss Military and one a more elegant Citizen, paid $400ish for the pair:


http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/yhst-44145178955876_2006_45295652

http://shop.com.edgesuite.net/ccimg.shop.com/220000/227500/227549/products/lg_65408745.jpg

[JC69]

I forgot to post about my watches, I ordered a pair from Fargo Time, one a sportier Swiss Military and one a more elegant Citizen, paid $400ish for the pair:


http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/yhst-44145178955876_2006_45295652

http://shop.com.edgesuite.net/ccimg.shop.com/220000/227500/227549/products/lg_65408745.jpg

Nice...does the extra crown on the Swiss Military move the internal dial?

[tmash]

Nice...does the extra crown on the Swiss Military move the internal dial?


Sure does.

It really is an impressive watch in person, I've received alot of compliments so far, and well for $240, can't beat that!:cheesygri

[superock]

Here's my newest acquisition. Since they became discontinued, they're now in high demand...Took these pics yesterday on top of an old Breitling Chronolog...

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j5/vantecs/B1-SQ/b11.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j5/vantecs/B1-SQ/b15.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j5/vantecs/B1-SQ/b13.jpg

I'm in love with this watch....wow

doubt I would ever be able to find something like this on forums for the same price you got it for

[o0aZuMi0o]

I still like my old Rolex Oyster Perpetual

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2055/2290545598_56e7b078bf.jpg?v=0

[seekay]

I still like my old Rolex Oyster Perpetual

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2055/2290545598_56e7b078bf.jpg?v=0
that is absolutely beautiful...wow

[vijay101]

http://cdn.overstock.com/images/products/L10712544.jpg

just got this one

[weedb0y]

too feminine for my liking..

[tsis3]

My lovely watches sitting in their boxes...
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m89/tsis3/DSC_0650.jpg

[najibs]

My lovely watches sitting in their boxes...
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m89/tsis3/DSC_0650.jpg

I'll take the Sea-Dweller ;)

[rogerrabbit168]

I'll take the Sea-Dweller ;)

+1, i want the speedmaster also

[Trapper]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41e9Wuq%2BuML._SS500_.jpg

[weedb0y]

Nothing fancy like the Omega above, just picked up a Seiko Automatic, purely out of the blue, due to its looks when I looked at this afternoon at the dealer.

http://images.auctionworks.com/hi/46/45718/snxe99k1.jpg

[groo]

One can't go wrong with a Seiko, nice watch.

[weedb0y]

One can't go wrong with a Seiko, nice watch.

tnx..Added to the collection of Seikos. lol

But I think this should replace my current daily day to day watch.

[JC69]

That the 23 jewel mechanism? My Seiko 5 is still keeping the same time as my Casio atomic watch after over 1 month.

I've decided I'm going to look at collecting watches under $300, I'm not too fussed about the bling of Rolex etc now that I can see what kind of quality you can get in watches in this price range. I'm incredibly impressed at the Seiko's quality.

[weedb0y]

That the 23 jewel mechanism? My Seiko 5 is still keeping the same time as my Casio atomic watch after over 1 month.

I've decided I'm going to look at collecting watches under $300, I'm not too fussed about the bling of Rolex etc now that I can see what kind of quality you can get in watches in this price range. I'm incredibly impressed at the Seiko's quality.

Its 21 Jewels. Clear backing is sexy. 7S26B Japan movement.

[Smiley09]

I like the black one, sadly I don't think it's worth/I don't have the money...

http://www.theimagist.com/files/images/diorwatches.thumbnail.jpg

[chadw01]

My faves..

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm301/nort242/Casio%20CFX-400/X4.jpg

http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m362/chadw01/Nelsonic-PacManButtons.jpg

[burnt_toast]

My faves..

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm301/nort242/Casio%20CFX-400/X4.jpg

http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m362/chadw01/Nelsonic-PacManButtons.jpg

do those still work?

[gfong]

I have an Orange face Formula 1 Tag Heuer. I wear it daily and looks great IMO.
Promo pic
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m316/gfong/c84eaab2.jpg

Actual pic
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m316/gfong/df1c885d.jpg

[chadw01]

do those still work?

I don't know.. you'll have to ask the owners of those pics. ;)

But yeah, I used to have both way-back-when, but unfortunately my CFX-400 was stolen from my locker at the gym and my PacMan watch died a horrible drowning death while doing the dishes..

[ronny1980]

Gift from my dad when he came to visit from overseas recently:

http://img118.imageshack.us/img118/9526/casiozd8.jpg

PAW1300-1V - Pathfinder - Solar Powered.

[burnt_toast]

my purchase this weekend
http://img379.imageshack.us/img379/7056/me3000mainpl8.jpg

[trueno92]

burnt toast, nice find, from the crown, it must be an auto fossil?

anyone know where i can find a good HAMILTON dealer? looking to let them make some money off my sale....

http://www.watchzworld.com/images/h77616533.gif

25 jewel, VALJOUX 7750.

http://www.uhrenhandel.de/images/h7761633_10_1.jpg

[blueraiin]

damn there are some nice watches in here...

can't afford any nice ones yet...student = no fun toys

are designer watches any good? like guess, nautica etc...?

[stephen1]

I have an Orange face Formula 1 Tag Heuer. I wear it daily and looks great IMO.
Promo pic
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m316/gfong/c84eaab2.jpg

Actual pic
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m316/gfong/df1c885d.jpg


Going to New York this month. Anyone know a place where I can get an authentic watch like this? I'll would like to get the one with a black face.

Also what's a good watch to buy and resell here in Canada? Preferably under $1500

[najibs]

burnt toast, nice find, from the crown, it must be an auto fossil?

anyone know where i can find a good HAMILTON dealer? looking to let them make some money off my sale....


European Jewellers in SQ1 or Eaton Center. Aviation World by the airport also sells them. Hamilton's are great bang for the buck watches.

[JC69]

European Jewellers in SQ1 or Eaton Center. Aviation World by the airport also sells them. Hamilton's are great bang for the buck watches.

What's that odd chart on the back of that Hamilton?

[AudiDude]

European Jewellers in SQ1 or Eaton Center. Aviation World by the airport also sells them. Hamilton's are great bang for the buck watches.

There's also Vaughn Mills, but I can't remember the dealer. They are right outside Bass Pro. I looked at a Hamilton, but they were reallly thick and you could feel the rotor spinning, which may be annoying.

[rfdrfd]

I looked at a Hamilton, but they were reallly thick and you could feel the rotor spinning, which may be annoying.

Or you may actually like to feel your rotor spinning, like I can feel my Speedmaster Day-Date's as well. Kinda neat and reminds me my watch is "alive" and there.

[weedb0y]

Or you may actually like to feel your rotor spinning, like I can feel my Speedmaster Day-Date's as well. Kinda neat and reminds me my watch is "alive" and there.

What is the price range for typical Hamilton watch?

[Deadlock91]

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/9845/7t620ee0dok1kv9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

My Seiko chronograph that i got around 2 years ago, great all around watch.. spent like 250 on it .. really worth it before cheop 30 dollar watches the glass would get all scratched up and stuff this one barely at at all

[najibs]

What's that odd chart on the back of that Hamilton?

For calculating speed of crosswinds.

What is the price range for typical Hamilton watch?

$400 - $1000

[Exas]

Got this one from my sister :cheesygri

http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/3760/simgto20031822972003182nc5.jpg

[EP32k2]

The Rolex service is actually a pretty decent deal considering the care they take to refinish the watch. Most other manufacturers will charge similar rates (*cough* Omega/Swatch) and not even do any refinishing unless you explicitly pay for it.

Ummm...refinishing the watch is part of the standard service. You are the first person to ever say that they don't. You do not need to ask for it to be done as its part of the service.

[weedb0y]

maybe swatch as they have entry level models as well..in the same seiko range..

[huangpu]

Tissot

[dog_mumu]

Here's something I occasionally look back at (do not own):

http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/4839/rolexdatejustbluejb7.png

Eyecandy or what?

[rogeryen]

bought a watch from Fargo's over a month ago...and finally received it today
http://www.citizen-watch.co.uk/citizen/black-pvd-watch-citizen-chronograph-bl5295-55e-large.jpg
BL5295-55E

I guess I will wear this for a couple years then start buying a REAL(automatic) watch...:D

[rfdrfd]

Congrats. I have another Citizen that looks like this with the same functions. The only thing that bugs me is, you switch modes by turning the crown (without pulling), and sometimes, it moves itself (between clicks) so when I look at the TIME, it's actually on ALARM mode, showing me the time of the alarm !!



bought a watch from Fargo's over a month ago...and finally received it today
http://www.citizen-watch.co.uk/citizen/black-pvd-watch-citizen-chronograph-bl5295-55e-large.jpg
BL5295-55E

I guess I will wear this for a couple years then start buying a REAL(automatic) watch...:D

[instigator008]

For me its the Fortis Flieger Chronograph. Not outlandishly expensive - just a good solid watch with a great Valjoux movement.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2a/FORTIS-Flieger-Chronograph.jpg

[weedb0y]

bought a watch from Fargo's over a month ago...and finally received it today
http://www.citizen-watch.co.uk/citizen/black-pvd-watch-citizen-chronograph-bl5295-55e-large.jpg
BL5295-55E

I guess I will wear this for a couple years then start buying a REAL(automatic) watch...:D

Nice watch. How much was the damage? $$ ;)

[rogeryen]

Nice watch. How much was the damage? $$ ;)

just less than $300 with the tax..:)

[boyin]

my latest purchase

http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/3191/dsc0003cl1.jpg

[tsis3]

my latest purchase

http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/3191/dsc0003cl1.jpg

Nice Pilot watch. Is it a Stowa watch?

[pattyking18]

Any Rolex Submariner for me. You just can't go wrong with its sophistication and versatility.

[superock]

my latest purchase

http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/3191/dsc0003cl1.jpg

I absolutely adore WWII era Pilot watches, currently saving up for a Stowa Airman

http://www.german-watches.com/pix/a/n/1174466218-25354.jpg

[boyin]

Nice Pilot watch. Is it a Stowa watch?


its a Debaufre
http://www.debaufre.com/ or http://www.steinhartwatches.de/index.php?id=67&Sel_ID=18

more affordable

[tsis3]

its a Debaufre
http://www.debaufre.com/ or http://www.steinhartwatches.de/index.php?id=67&Sel_ID=18

more affordable

Nice watch! Thanks for the info! Any dealer in Toronto? :cheesygri

[blueraiin]

anyone have any input on this watch? invicta 8926
http://zeitlose-eleganz.com/res/8926/8926_11.gif

[groo]

anyone have any input on this watch? invicta 8926
http://zeitlose-eleganz.com/res/8926/8926_11.gif

Looks like a Rolex Submariner knockoff.

http://www.davisonjewellers.com/images/RolexSubmarinerDateSH19679Lwebsized.jpg

[weedb0y]

http://www.datazap.net/sites/1722/seiko/SPL001/SPL001-1.jpg

Just picked up this Seiko Coutura watch. Sapphire glass and all. Retailing for $475USB. Picked it over from Singapore dealer on ebay for $200+shipping. Nice pricing for Coutura line up. Since normal Chronographs are going for $200+.

[JC69]

anyone have any input on this watch? invicta 8926
http://zeitlose-eleganz.com/res/8926/8926_11.gif

Quite a few watch collectors like these Invictas. I'm going to get one myself soon but I can't decide on the automatic or battery movement.

[weedb0y]

Quite a few watch collectors like these Invictas. I'm going to get one myself soon but I can't decide on the automatic or battery movement.

for a sub $150 dollar watch, its a go!

[sonick]

The invicta is cool, but I would rather get the Seiko Orange Monster :cheesygri

Both are great looking divers.

[blueraiin]

i'm still undecided, for $100 i think the invicta is a pretty nice watch, however I don't want people to think it's a rolex...cause then i'll look like a cheapass who bought a wannabe rolex, lol

also considering a simple seiko design: (quartz movement)
http://g-ec2.images-amazon.com/images/I/41WKWTPC4RL.jpg


anyone ordered from diamondshark? might be worth waiting to see if they have any daily specials that are interesting...

[sonick]

i'm still undecided, for $100 i think the invicta is a pretty nice watch, however I don't want people to think it's a rolex...cause then i'll look like a cheapass who bought a wannabe rolex, lol

also considering a simple seiko design: (quartz movement)
http://g-ec2.images-amazon.com/images/I/41WKWTPC4RL.jpg


anyone ordered from diamondshark? might be worth waiting to see if they have any daily specials that are interesting...

I suggest getting an automatic Seiko 5 instead for about the same price rather than a quartz 'regular' seiko. Good cheap place to start is the PoorManWatchForum store: http://www.pmwf.com/Watches/WATCHSALES/SeikoFiveSalesTable.htm

[weedb0y]

If you were local, I picked up a Seiko 5 for $110 incl taxes for a friend of mine as a gift just a month ago at Erinmills Town Center's Watchworks shop.

[blueraiin]

yeah I'm planning to buy online, amazon seems to have pretty good pricing

not a fan of the bulova watch on diamondshark.com today, i'll wait and see if anything i like comes up

[skinnydoggy]

yeah I'm planning to buy online, amazon seems to have pretty good pricing

not a fan of the bulova watch on diamondshark.com today, i'll wait and see if anything i like comes up

LOL! Amazon? You trying to pay duty? I refuse to order from Amazon, and I don't think Amazon.ca sells watches. Careful with Amazon.com, expect duties, and crazy shipping charges.

[AudiDude]

anyone have any input on this watch? invicta 8926
http://zeitlose-eleganz.com/res/8926/8926_11.gif

Most Invictas are OK, supposedly some are lemons and need to be returned right away. It would seem that almost all of their watches are a knockoff of something else.

I just bought this from Tourneau in Las Vegas for $200.

http://www.kish.nl/images/Invicta%202643.jpg

It looks like a U-Boat flightdeck.

This thing is huge.



Enough cheap watches, I feel the need for something else, so I am on the hunt...

[skinnydoggy]

Yeah, I wouldn't mind a Breitling Navitiver, or a LOL Chopard uh... Oral one... (That one is hilarious)

[tsis3]

My newly acquired U-Boat :cheesygri

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m89/tsis3/n753320049_1651452_3635.jpg

[skinnydoggy]

Where do u get u-boat? How much? That's pretty cool. Do they have any with white faces?

[tsis3]

Where do u get u-boat? How much? That's pretty cool. Do they have any with white faces?

Bought it from a Canadian Authorized Dealer. Feel free to pm me if you need the AD information. The dealer is located in Montreal.

They still have the Beige color face one for sale (I think they are ran out of black dial version tho) and the list price is approx. $2025 + tax (GST only if you are not Quebec resident) now I believe..

[yucksta]

seiko spirits...

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g38/GaryLittle/Seiko%20Spirit%20SCVS003/SeikoSpiritonstrap.jpg

quality automatics for cheap ($300-$500), rivals the more expensive swiss brands

very subtle styling

totally me!

[Evil Techie]

my friend is selling some of his watches so i took the opportunity to build a light box and do a little photoshoot

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee30/EvilTechie/IMG_0002.jpg

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee30/EvilTechie/IMG_0013-1.jpg

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee30/EvilTechie/IMG_0014-1.jpg

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee30/EvilTechie/IMG_0036.jpg

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee30/EvilTechie/IMG_0038.jpg

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee30/EvilTechie/IMG_0042.jpg

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee30/EvilTechie/IMG_0052.jpg

not very good results with the light box but im working on improving it :D
after taking these pics, i kinda want an orange monster for myself
lol

but im wondering where can i buy the u-boat locally here in vancouver
i like some of their designs
although a bit too expensive for me at this moment

[deeplove]

evil_techie

that Michael Hill watch is HoT! from a girl's perspective too, hehe.
how much is your friend selling it for?

[tsis3]

Agreed! Evil_techie's pics look great!

As for U-boat dealers, I know there's an authorized dealer in Toronto, one in Montreal and one in Quebec..but not sure for Vancouver..:cheesygri

[deeplove]

TO Everyone


out of these 3 watches which one would you pick (female-wearer, 20 yrs old)???
-My budget is limited so I've found that I like Guess and Nixon watches, these are the 3 I've narrowed it down to.

http://sparklingwatches.com/guess/14503l1-1.jpganother pic/view (http://sparklingwatches.com/guess/14503l1-2.jpg)
http://sparklingwatches.com/guess/16017l2-1.jpg another view/pic (http://sparklingwatches.com/guess/16017l2-5.jpg)

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn169/prioritywatches/DSC08637.jpg?t=1216752949 for this last one (Nixon watch), the one I'm considering has green stripes on the dial rather than black. But everything else is the same as the watch in the picture.

[R8247]

Agreed! Evil_techie's pics look great!

As for U-boat dealers, I know there's an authorized dealer in Toronto, one in Montreal and one in Quebec..but not sure for Vancouver..:cheesygri

Hey,

Great collection!

Where did get the watch box?

Any recommendations?

Been looking for one myself to clean up the shelf a bit.

[tsis3]

^ For Deeplove..

If you are interested in Guess' watches..You should go for their Gc Swiss Made collection..their price is very reasonable and they look great..

^ For R8247..

Thanks for the compliment :cheesygri I got the watch box from Bombay a couple of months ago. The box's quality is very decent and again, it's priced very reasonable..(Got it on sale for only $49 + tax)..

[skinnydoggy]

If you are looking for watch boxes, check eBay. I bought a gorgeous watch box that holds 10 watches. You never know what you will find on glorious eBay, though eBay does kinda suck now for sellers, so it might start to lose popularity.

[skinnydoggy]

I like the white Guess btw... but the black is also nice. Very schmexy.

[burnt_toast]

my friend is selling some of his watches so i took the opportunity to build a light box and do a little photoshoot

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee30/EvilTechie/IMG_0052.jpg



how much is the seiko?

[deeplove]

@tsis3

thanks for the suggestion.. I really like the 41002G1 model (the roman numerals on it really suits my taste) after a little looking around on ebay. But it's considerably out of my price range. Was only looking to spend max max 200$.

I think im just going to get the G12578L (it's actually a silver steel band version of the picture of the black watch i posted). Black one, worried it'll get easily soiled and dirty. Plus, the silver band version is a little bit more appropriate for more formal occasions. The silver band can probably suffer more scratching before it becomes noticeable.

[-VX-]

Hi everyone, I'm a long time lurker who finally decided to register. For my first post, why not share my watch :)

Sorry for the bad quality
http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/2585/p1010086td6.jpg

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/8673/sna457lat3.gif

[sonick]

TO Everyone


out of these 3 watches which one would you pick (female-wearer, 20 yrs old)???
-My budget is limited so I've found that I like Guess and Nixon watches, these are the 3 I've narrowed it down to.

http://sparklingwatches.com/guess/14503l1-1.jpganother pic/view (http://sparklingwatches.com/guess/14503l1-2.jpg)
http://sparklingwatches.com/guess/16017l2-1.jpg another view/pic (http://sparklingwatches.com/guess/16017l2-5.jpg)

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn169/prioritywatches/DSC08637.jpg?t=1216752949 for this last one (Nixon watch), the one I'm considering has green stripes on the dial rather than black. But everything else is the same as the watch in the picture.

FUGLY!!!

[sonick]

how much is the seiko?

It's sold to me :D

[burnt_toast]

It's sold to me :D

congrats...

[vrus]

TO Everyone


out of these 3 watches which one would you pick (female-wearer, 20 yrs old)???
-My budget is limited so I've found that I like Guess and Nixon watches, these are the 3 I've narrowed it down to.

http://sparklingwatches.com/guess/14503l1-1.jpganother pic/view (http://sparklingwatches.com/guess/14503l1-2.jpg)


I actually wear this one .. and I'm a guy, haha. imo I think they're too 'manly' for a lady watch.

[Stock R]

Just ordered my watch last night. I've been eyeing this model for over a year now. At first I was waiting for the 2008 model to come out, but I'm not a big fan of the new one.
http://www.worldlux.com/products/tissot/_watch/t%2Dracemotogp/fullsize1.jpg

As someone who prefers being on 2 wheels over 4, the watch is particularly fitting. In case you can't tell, the bezel is made to look like disc brake rotor and caliper assembly :) Now it's just the waiting game for Mr. UPS.

[skinnydoggy]

Just ordered my watch last night. I've been eyeing this model for over a year now. At first I was waiting for the 2008 model to come out, but I'm not a big fan of the new one.
http://www.worldlux.com/products/tissot/_watch/t%2Dracemotogp/fullsize1.jpg

As someone who prefers being on 2 wheels over 4, the watch is particularly fitting. In case you can't tell, the bezel is made to look like disc brake rotor and caliper assembly :) Now it's just the waiting game for Mr. UPS.

I share your taste. GORGEOUS! I was looking at quadrato's, but not as nice (and a bit clunky)

LOVE IT!

[najibs]

Here's an "expert's" review of a Rolex:

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8769231154378039336&ei=d6akSMSuHpzwrALmw4TgBg&q=rolex+submariner+16610+review&vt=lf&hl=en
:lol:

[salabanzi]

Here's an "expert's" review of a Rolex:

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8769231154378039336&ei=d6akSMSuHpzwrALmw4TgBg&q=rolex+submariner+16610+review&vt=lf&hl=en
:lol:

"It's a like a diver's watch or maybe a submarine if you're in the submarine you're going really low you could use this watch" :lol:

[burnt_toast]

Here's an "expert's" review of a Rolex:

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8769231154378039336&ei=d6akSMSuHpzwrALmw4TgBg&q=rolex+submariner+16610+review&vt=lf&hl=en
:lol:

so basic rundown of this very expensive watch is it is oyster perpetual. It has a date it has a time it has a rotating timer thing so you dont lose your time

:D :cheesygri :lol:

[sonick]

New OrangeMonster, which was the one EvilTechie posted... just new pics:

http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/3571/orangemonster2rs5.jpg

Gonna pair it with this bracelet:

http://www.fototime.com/%7B45A9E590-653B-47D3-8BE5-217D1960A01D%7D/picture.JPG

[rfdrfd]

I share your taste. GORGEOUS! I was looking at quadrato's, but not as nice (and a bit clunky)

LOVE IT!

You may like this one i got in 2006 - Limited Edition

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/gundam91/watches/tissotgp/7527ad90-1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/gundam91/watches/tissotgp/f8cb5eb1-1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/gundam91/watches/tissotgp/0f0667f0.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/gundam91/watches/tissotgp/294ae8df-1.jpg

[najibs]

New OrangeMonster, which was the one EvilTechie posted... just new pics:

http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/3571/orangemonster2rs5.jpg

Gonna pair it with this bracelet:

http://www.fototime.com/%7B45A9E590-653B-47D3-8BE5-217D1960A01D%7D/picture.JPG

Very nice. I'm thinking of picking up it's brother...the Black Monster...

[MoonDoggy]

Just ordered my watch last night. I've been eyeing this model for over a year now. At first I was waiting for the 2008 model to come out, but I'm not a big fan of the new one.
http://www.worldlux.com/products/tissot/_watch/t%2Dracemotogp/fullsize1.jpg

As someone who prefers being on 2 wheels over 4, the watch is particularly fitting. In case you can't tell, the bezel is made to look like disc brake rotor and caliper assembly :) Now it's just the waiting game for Mr. UPS.

What price range is this one? it looks pretty cool. I just got the PRC 200 Chrono yesterday. It's very nice but pretty heavy too.

[papermate]

Do any watches look good on skinny wrists?

[sonick]

Do any watches look good on skinny wrists?

Most Seiko 5's are a bit on the smaller size (makes sense coz it's marketed mainly in asian countries).

[Stock R]

What price range is this one? it looks pretty cool. I just got the PRC 200 Chrono yesterday. It's very nice but pretty heavy too.

~$400 all in. The prices varies a bit based on exactly which T-race model.

[rfdrfd]

Do any watches look good on skinny wrists?

Lots. Eg. Swatch - Skin models

Or any watch that has a diameter of 39mm or less

[the_unknown]

My favourite watch is a Patek Philippe perpetual calendar and chronograph made in the 80s, given to me by my grandfather a year ago. Watch is a timeless classic, but I don't wear it very frequently as it's too "old" for me.
Looks like this:
http://www.fototime.com/A02B3998513A0F7/standard.jpg

My daily watch is this:
http://www.armstrongrockwell.com/audemars-piguet/carbonAP.jpg
Huge 47mm size, but light as a feather.

[najibs]

Holy crap! That Patek has gotta be worth more than $30k or 40k, easily. That's one heck of a watch, and as a gift to top it off.

My favourite watch is a Patek Philippe perpetual calendar and chronograph made in the 80s, given to me by my grandfather a year ago. Watch is a timeless classic, but I don't wear it very frequently as it's too "old" for me.
Looks like this:
http://www.fototime.com/A02B3998513A0F7/standard.jpg
.

[SoGood]

i've been looking into getting a watch for a while
and am looking into a tissot...and thats basically the price point i want to stick to

has anyone had any previous experiences w/ tissot?
help would be appreciated

[rogerrabbit168]

i've been looking into getting a watch for a while
and am looking into a tissot...and thats basically the price point i want to stick to

has anyone had any previous experiences w/ tissot?
help would be appreciated

i used to have the first generation t-touch, solid watch, loved it

if you are looking for tissot, Costco carry them, but selection is hit and miss between stores

[JC69]

My favourite watch is a Patek Philippe perpetual calendar and chronograph made in the 80s, given to me by my grandfather a year ago. Watch is a timeless classic, but I don't wear it very frequently as it's too "old" for me.
Looks like this:
http://www.fototime.com/A02B3998513A0F7/standard.jpg

That "old" is pretty classy though...timeless even. Nice watch.

[super_paws]

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c198/PhatGee/Watches/L1020025.jpg

[monty613]

Bell&Ross Watch

is that a Maserati logo on the clasp?

[tsis3]

Nice Bell & Ross..I am thinking of buying one as well..

Also very nice PP and AP..I am eyeing on the AP RO Safari...

[Vashin]

that patek phillipe is a beauty

[ziondog]

New OrangeMonster, which was the one EvilTechie posted... just new pics:

http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/3571/orangemonster2rs5.jpg

Gonna pair it with this bracelet:



Nice watch ;) Who's the awesome LD employee you bought it off of!

How you liking it?

[scoobydoo]

What are your thoughts on Diesel watches, fanatics? Why are they always so large (also)?

[tsis3]

I think Diesel watch is a pretty decent fashion watch.

I believe large size watch is the trend now..Look at Panerai and U-boat..and even the Breitling Chronomatic 49mm...it's like you are wearing a clock..:cheesygri

[sonick]

Nice watch ;) Who's the awesome LD employee you bought it off of!

How you liking it?

It's good :) The screw-down crown had me confused for the first few minutes :lol:

[mtlguy]

This is my new addition.
http://www.shockwatches.co.uk/asps/uploads/super/1402-1.jpg

[nerdonsite]

I just purchased my first "real" watch from e-bay for $60 shipped. I know it's not as nice as most of the others posted, but what do you guys think?

http://www.likebuy.com/uploadpic/SND387-1.jpg

[MrDisco]

I know it's not as nice as most of the others posted, but what do you guys think?

looks good to me

[MrDisco]

My favourite watch is a Patek Philippe perpetual calendar and chronograph made in the 80s,

The face reminded me of this Patek:
http://marina.fortunecity.com/westindia/59/ppc89.htm

[sonick]

I just purchased my first "real" watch from e-bay for $60 shipped. I know it's not as nice as most of the others posted, but what do you guys think?

http://www.likebuy.com/uploadpic/SND387-1.jpg

Wow, that's very nice for the price. Quartz?

[nerdonsite]

Wow, that's very nice for the price. Quartz?

Thanks. Yes I believe it's a quartz. I wanted to get an auto but the price seemed too good to pass up.

[baboo]

I just purchased my first "real" watch from e-bay for $60 shipped. I know it's not as nice as most of the others posted, but what do you guys think?

nice watch...and $60?..wow...nice

[sonick]

Thanks. Yes I believe it's a quartz. I wanted to get an auto but the price seemed too good to pass up.

Definitely. Good pick-up!

[burnt_toast]

My favourite watch is a Patek Philippe perpetual calendar and chronograph made in the 80s, given to me by my grandfather a year ago. Watch is a timeless classic, but I don't wear it very frequently as it's too "old" for me.
Looks like this:
http://www.fototime.com/A02B3998513A0F7/standard.jpg
.

WOW... what a beautiful gift...

I would wear that proudly everyday... even if it's "too old"
classic style is never old...

[spazzamatic]

okay watch lovers, i wanna get a watch for my bf, though my budget is 150 -200 dollars.

any good suggestions?

at the moment, he's got a ..watch that is pretty beat up. lol

i'm looking for something classy, but goes well with everything.

an eye catcher=)

thanks!

[ziondog]

okay watch lovers, i wanna get a watch for my bf, though my budget is 150 -200 dollars.

any good suggestions?

at the moment, he's got a ..watch that is pretty beat up. lol

i'm looking for something classy, but goes well with everything.

an eye catcher=)

thanks!

Seiko Orange Monster

[sonick]

Seiko Orange Monster

lol not exactly one that 'goes with everything'...

What about that Michael Hill that was posted a few pages back?

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee30/EvilTechie/IMG_0002.jpg

;)

[heavyweight]

I just picked up two new watches to add to my collection:

1) Movado SE Sport

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41GRCNRUPnL._SL500_AA280_.jpg

2) Movado Esperanza
http://www.watchesonnet.com/images/images_127/large/0605088.jpg

[Whizod]

I recently purchased a fossil watch with a metal band. I was wondering if i can adjust the strap myself and how abouts do i go about doing this? Or do I have to bring it to a fossil store for them to do? Thanks in advance =D

[burnt_toast]

I recently purchased a fossil watch with a metal band. I was wondering if i can adjust the strap myself and how abouts do i go about doing this? Or do I have to bring it to a fossil store for them to do? Thanks in advance =D

if you bought it recently, im sure they can do it for free... it only takes a few minutes...
how come they didnt adjust it when you bought it?

[Whizod]

if you bought it recently, im sure they can do it for free... it only takes a few minutes...
how come they didnt adjust it when you bought it?

bought it off e-bay =D

[burnt_toast]

bought it off e-bay =D

ok... it looks easy enough, but for me, i dont have the proper tools, so i wouldnt want to risk scratching the band.. i'll let someone else do it...

[Whizod]

ok... it looks easy enough, but for me, i dont have the proper tools, so i wouldnt want to risk scratching the band.. i'll let someone else do it...

How exactly do you do to adjust the metal band? i noticed there's 2 arrows which means something can be pulled out

[DLFB]

this post is just fuelling my new found fascination for watches. I already had a $XXX damage around christmas time for a Tag Aquaracer (bought on ebay) and I'm looking for a Carrera now (since I got a good hook up).

For now, I'm looking for a casio poptone in white, lol. I'm pretty sure it'll be fine for those rough days @ work.

[rfdrfd]

How exactly do you do to adjust the metal band? i noticed there's 2 arrows which means something can be pulled out

With the proper tools, you can re-size any metal bands yourself. I think its better than giving it to the watch maker to do. You can take your time and be very careful. Watch maker may not do that. He can scratch your band by mistake. Its pretty easy to scratch, I've seen so many micro scratches in friend's watches. And of course, they don't give you a new one if they scratch it.

When you re-size bands or remove back (to change batteries), I suggest you use sticky tape (scotch) and tape the entire band. This way, your tools won't scratch it at all. You can hammer the pins right thru the tape.


Here's a general guide:
http://www.pmwf.com/Watches/WatchSchool/WS%2014%20How%20to%20Resize%20Common%20Bracelets/WS%2014%20How%20to%20Resize%20Bracelets.htm#Screwe d%20pin%20bracelets


After you get your tools, not too expensive BTW, you can help your friends do it too. I do that, and they are all very appreciative of it.

[rfdrfd]

ok... it looks easy enough, but for me, i dont have the proper tools, so i wouldnt want to risk scratching the band.. i'll let someone else do it...

See my post above. Just don't have the false impression that the shop (watch maker) won't scratch your watch. They do many times.

I once saw a $3500 Omega Seamaster caseback got a 4mm scratch from them opening the back !!

[rendezvous]

what do you folks thing of this (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260295887417&ssPageName=ADME:B:EF:US:1123) ?

Does this look like a good VFM ?

Am new to Canada, so having temperature on a watch fascinates me :D

[DLFB]

^ That's a clean looking watch.

Personally, I don't get the point of having an analog and a digital display at the same time. Maybe too fancy for my taste, but if I had $70 right now I'd probably consider that or a KENNETH COLE watch.

Anyhow, just getting an opinion from watch connoisseurs here...

Is it ok to buy a used Rolex?

I'm just eyeing an old Datejust or an Air King (but I'm leaning more into getting a Datejust), which ranges from 2-3k.

[the_unknown]

Is it ok to buy a used Rolex?

I'm just eyeing an old Datejust or an Air King (but I'm leaning more into getting a Datejust), which ranges from 2-3k.

Be careful if you're in the market for a used Rolex. If it's too good to be true, it probably is. A lot of fake have propped up in the last few years which are very hard to tell, short of opening the case. A special warning if you're buying rare vintage pieces like the Newman Daytonas, double red SeaDwellers, comex and the list goes on. People have actually cannibalized genuine watches to make these fakes because they're worth tens of thousands and can go up to the $100Ks.

As for the Patek, I'm very lucky to have received something like that. Every night I take it out of its box, wind it and admire the movement. A timeless classic indeed, but just too formal for everyday wear. I've been told that I could probably sell it for $100,000 because literally everything that came with the watch new is intact, including the receipt. In 1986 my grandfather paid just about HK$200,000 (about C$30,000 at the time), and wore it no less than 6000 times over 20 years (he wore it everyday, except while it was out for service).

When I had to take it to Patek to be serviced, it cost me almost $5,000 and took 8 months, but it came back working and looking like it was just bought.

But one thing is for sure, the watch will never leave my hands. Keeping with the Patek slogan "You don't buy a Patek Philippe, you merely look after it for the next generation"

[DLFB]

Be careful if you're in the market for a used Rolex. If it's too good to be true, it probably is. A lot of fake have propped up in the last few years which are very hard to tell, short of opening the case. A special warning if you're buying rare vintage pieces like the Newman Daytonas, double red SeaDwellers, comex and the list goes on. People have actually cannibalized genuine watches to make these fakes because they're worth tens of thousands and can go up to the $100Ks.
Thanks for the advice. I needed that one. Well just like other "collectibles", there will be fakes especially for a high-end item like Rolex watches.

I noticed on Ebay that many sellers (powersellers, etc) sell watches that have parts that came from other watches...it just made me think the legitimacy of the whole watch itself afterwards.

I'm on the lookout for a Datejust only. Maybe I should ask someone here before buying one.

[tsis3]

If you are interested in used one, don't get it from ebay. There're some reputable watch/jewelery store in Toronto that sell used Datejust. :cheesygri

Or if you are willing a little bit more than $3000, then you can actually go for a brand new Air King. I can refer you to a dealership that provide decent discount for that..

[burnt_toast]

When I had to take it to Patek to be serviced, it cost me almost $5,000 and took 8 months, but it came back working and looking like it was just bought.
"

:-0 WOW!!! how often does Patek recommends getting their watches serviced? i read here that Omega and Rolex recommends that thier watches get services every 5 years or so...

[uberdealer]

favorite watch?
IWC / Breitling

not that I have either...

[DLFB]

[QUOTE]There're some reputable watch/jewelery store in Toronto that sell used Datejust. [/QUOTE
Info? PM me.

I would never deal with European Jewelers though. Once I went at their Eaton Centre brand and I wanted to inquire about a pair of Tag's that I wanted to buy. Maybe a lil bit of sales talk would've helped them to make a sale with me, but this old woman who works there was just a total *******. So I asked for one of the pieces because I wanted to see it up close...she whispered "Do you have enough money to buy this?"...and I said "Well I wouldn't be looking at one if I didn't have the money right?".

I just walked away. Whoever you are F U!

just wanted to share that one.

[the_unknown]

:-0 WOW!!! how often does Patek recommends getting their watches serviced? i read here that Omega and Rolex recommends that thier watches get services every 5 years or so...

Patek recommends it every 5 years for complicated watches like perpetual calendars. It's constantly running, so the mechanical parts need to be in tip-top shape if I want to pass it on to my future generations. Small expense to justify for such a treasure.

[the_unknown]

Nice Bell & Ross..I am thinking of buying one as well..

Also very nice PP and AP..I am eyeing on the AP RO Safari...

Do go for the AP RO Safari if you get a chance to get one. It's an awesome watch, a perfect balance between casual/sporty and dressy. I owned one for a few months, then traded it in to get the Alinghi earlier this year.

Here's a old picture of mine:
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l218/thomassiufaing/IMG_0657.jpg

[najibs]

:-0 WOW!!! how often does Patek recommends getting their watches serviced? i read here that Omega and Rolex recommends that thier watches get services every 5 years or so...

If you wear it daily, then MAYBE. I've had my Rolex since new, in 2000 and it runs as good as it did when I first got it. I don't wear it daily though. Maybe once or twice a week. Even at 8 years old, I don't plan to service it until it's 10 or 12 years old.

[alamshahid]

[QUOTE]There're some reputable watch/jewelery store in Toronto that sell used Datejust. [/QUOTE
Info? PM me.

I would never deal with European Jewelers though. Once I went at their Eaton Centre brand and I wanted to inquire about a pair of Tag's that I wanted to buy. Maybe a lil bit of sales talk would've helped them to make a sale with me, but this old woman who works there was just a total *******. So I asked for one of the pieces because I wanted to see it up close...she whispered "Do you have enough money to buy this?"...and I said "Well I wouldn't be looking at one if I didn't have the money right?".

I just walked away. Whoever you are F U!

just wanted to share that one.

The exact same thing happened to me once when I went in to buy a piece of jewellry from this place.

[rfdrfd]

[QUOTE=DLFB;7539173]

The exact same thing happened to me once when I went in to buy a piece of jewellry from this place.


What SOBs !!

[tsis3]

[QUOTE=DLFB;7539173]

The exact same thing happened to me once when I went in to buy a piece of jewellry from this place.

The AD that I mentioned is not European Jewelers..actually European Jewelers is not even an authorized dealer for Rolex..

[Babo]

Pick up my first automatic watch a month back, and completely love it. Took a couple pictures in a DIY lightbox.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3167/2927563226_d66412122b_b.jpg


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3166/2927563736_3dcdc8b712_b.jpg

[burnt_toast]

Pick up my first automatic watch a month back, and completely love it. Took a couple pictures in a DIY lightbox.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3167/2927563226_d66412122b_b.jpg


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3166/2927563736_3dcdc8b712_b.jpg

very nice... how much and where?

[rfdrfd]

very nice... how much and where?

Was it around $400 ?

[burnt_toast]

Was it around $400 ?

I dont think that tissot would be sub $500, but i could be wrong. But IF IT IS sub $500, please tell me where you got it... and i will pick one up for myself...
thanks

[Babo]

I dont think that tissot would be sub $500, but i could be wrong. But IF IT IS sub $500, please tell me where you got it... and i will pick one up for myself...
thanks

Picked it up from my uncle's friend who works in the factory so he gets steep discounts. I paid him $600 for it.

[burnt_toast]

Picked it up from my uncle's friend who works in the factory so he gets steep discounts. I paid him $600 for it.

ok, so the next question is: can you get another one?

[DLFB]

[QUOTE=alamshahid;7541360]

The AD that I mentioned is not European Jewelers..actually European Jewelers is not even an authorized dealer for Rolex..

yeap I just thought I'd share that to everyone so they won't make the same mistake I did (by visiting those SOBs).

PM me the info. thanks!

[Babo]

ok, so the next question is: can you get another one?

Sorry, but unfortunately he's only allowed to buy a certain amount each year.

[bigfish-_-]

I'm no watch expert, so I am asking for some of u watch lover's input.

I was just wondering if it is normal for a Rolex watch to be doing this. After not

wearing it for a couple of day or so, the time just stops. This however never

happens when it's being worn on the hand, for a week +. Is this normal or is

there sth wrong. By the way, it's a oyster perpetual date just.

Thanks!

[tsis3]

I'm no watch expert, so I am asking for some of u watch lover's input.

I was just wondering if it is normal for a Rolex watch to be doing this. After not

wearing it for a couple of day or so, the time just stops. This however never

happens when it's being worn on the hand, for a week +. Is this normal or is

there sth wrong. By the way, it's a oyster perpetual date just.

Thanks!

It's normal for automatic mechanical watch likes Rolex, Omega and etc. It happens to my Sea Dweller as well as they are "Automatic" watch. "Automatic" watch relies on wearer's motion to wind up its mainspring. And I believe that Rolex's watches (depending on the movement model) have a power reserve rating at approx. 48 hours. Therefore, theoretically (assuming that the watch was fully wind-up when you wore it), the watch will keep functioning for another 48 hours or so and it will stop. Hope it helps.:cheesygri

[Scribblez]

I'm no watch expert, so I am asking for some of u watch lover's input.

I was just wondering if it is normal for a Rolex watch to be doing this. After not

wearing it for a couple of day or so, the time just stops. This however never

happens when it's being worn on the hand, for a week +. Is this normal or is

there sth wrong. By the way, it's a oyster perpetual date just.

Thanks!

Sorry...but I actually had a laugh when I read this lol :lol:


tsis3, answered it above though. Comes with the territory when dealing with more high end watches (compared to quartz [battery operated] watches). At least it's an automatic though, you would really hate having a manual handwind watch.

[the_unknown]

Here's a new piece I received on Saturday. A Patek that I can finally wear everyday! I had to say bye-bye to my AP and a Panerai before I could get this.

http://patek.watchprosite.com/img/watchprosite/patek/81/scaled/patek_image.519881.jpg

[sPiKyAZN]

what a beautiful watch!

[Havo]

Nice Patek Philippe...

But we all know it's all about G SHOCKS! :twisted:

[Stock R]

Here's a new piece I received on Saturday. A Patek that I can finally wear everyday! I had to say bye-bye to my AP and a Panerai before I could get this.

http://patek.watchprosite.com/img/watchprosite/patek/81/scaled/patek_image.519881.jpg

Your arm hair stands out more than your watch :| Need sharp pic of the watch, not the hair :lol:

[tsis3]

Here's a new piece I received on Saturday. A Patek that I can finally wear everyday! I had to say bye-bye to my AP and a Panerai before I could get this.

http://patek.watchprosite.com/img/watchprosite/patek/81/scaled/patek_image.519881.jpg

Nice PP...If you can afford the PP, you may be interested in the Roger Dubuis Easy Diver as well..very nice watch in terms of quality as they also have to Geneva quality mark (same as PP)..:cheesygri

[rogerrabbit168]

Your arm hair stands out more than your watch :| Need sharp pic of the watch, not the hair :lol:


lol, but you gotta admit, the watch is still very nice

[sonick]

Watchadoooin'???

http://img252.imageshack.us/img252/9181/imgp3339jr8.jpg

[sPiKyAZN]

Are there any places in Toronto that carry the orange monster? I'm thinking of getting one but I want to try one on...

[rfdrfd]

OMG Omega MISSIONS on eBay !! What a great price LOL !!

If only I had the $$$$

http://i14.ebayimg.com/03/i/001/15/aa/4edc_2.JPG

http://cgi.ebay.com/RARE-OMEGA-SPEEDMASTER-Missions-Moon-Watches_W0QQitemZ160293502817QQcmdZViewItemQQssPag eNameZRSS:B:SRCH:US:102


.

[rfdrfd]

Are there any places in Toronto that carry the orange monster? I'm thinking of getting one but I want to try one on...

PMall has 2 watch stores that have it.

I think sometimes, People's Jewl. at malls (Fairview, Yorkdale) may also carry it. I know they sell Seikos.

[ziondog]

Watchadoooin'???

http://img252.imageshack.us/img252/9181/imgp3339jr8.jpg

Looking good buddy!

[watching]

Favourite watch? Antique art deco watches........can't beat them for style, class and beauty. :)

[burnt_toast]

Are there any places in Toronto that carry the orange monster? I'm thinking of getting one but I want to try one on...

this comes close

http://www.fagotime.com/snm037.html

[crisis1900]

this comes close

http://www.fagotime.com/snm037.html

a little off topic but who thought of that name for that website? At first i thought it was a misprint of www.fargotime.com, but the link worked to fagotime.

[MrDisco]

OMG Omega MISSIONS on eBay !! What a great price LOL !!

Perfect for a group buy. We can split amongst people who are interested :P

[burnt_toast]

Perfect for a group buy. We can split amongst people who are interested :P

at approx. $5434 each watch... I'm in...

[rogerrabbit168]

at approx. $5434 each watch... I'm in...

how do we determine who gets which watch?

[Evil Techie]

Perfect for a group buy. We can split amongst people who are interested :P

i get to keep the suitcase? lol

[tsis3]

Perfect for a group buy. We can split amongst people who are interested :P

Count me in:cheesygri

[MrDisco]

at approx. $5434 each watch... I'm in...

Count me in:cheesygri

cool...we only need ~20 more people

how do we determine who gets which watch?

Draw a mission name from a hat. Random and fair

i get to keep the suitcase? lol

We have a cage match battle royale to determine who gets the case.

[burnt_toast]

how do we determine who gets which watch?

i got dibs on Apollo 13

[terQ]

My watches:

http://www.wesellseikowatches.com/SND419_B.jpg
http://www.seikoworld.co.za/images/SNA481.jpg
http://moarpics.com/images/o9fwzd1cow6orxlzilfx.jpg

[Chew300ZX]

This is my day-to-day watch:

http://www.citizentime.info/images/vehicles/331LSLB_2.jpg
Skagen 331

I love Skagen watches, I think they are amazing for the price.


I'm seriously contemplating getting an Invicta Lefty 4534:
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n41/Daniel035/INVICTA/4534%20LEFT%20HANDED%20CHRONO/100_2200.jpg

This watch is ideal for me with the dials on the left, since I wear my watch on my right arm despite being right handed (it just seems more natural to me somehow).

[rxanderq]

If you guys are serious about the group buy, I am in.

[junkmail2002]

http://www.pueblito.ca/images/Green%20and%20Brown%20-%20Round%20Tagua.jpg (http://www.pueblito.ca/tagua-nut-and-bamboo-watch-brown-and-green-round-p-390.html)

[najibs]

I just got a Marathon TSAR. The short history behind these watches, apart from their robust and tough looks is what won me over.

Marathon is a Canadian based company that has their own factory in Switzerland to produce these. They're government issued watches to the Canadian & US military, the US Coast Guard & NASA diving teams. They can only be bought direct from Marathon if you are military, fire or police. Otherwise, some military equipment suppliers in the US sell them. Funny enough, the only way to get the in Canada is through Marathon by being ither military, fire or police.

In any case, the watch is solid, thick, super robust and uses tritium tubes for luminance. Very cool indeed.

THese can be had for around $500. Bracelet is an extra $200, but well worth it. THe rubber strap it comes with is natural rubber and super soft and comfortable. Packaging is very simple. Nothing fancy.

None of these pics are mine, but I'll post my own soon:


http://www.countycomm.com/TritSAR10Large.jpg

http://www.cartrebsi.com/UserData/Images/Large/100177.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2408/2275145676_2a011335f6.jpg

http://lib.store.yahoo.net/lib/policestuff/tzarpic01.jpg

[tsis3]

Very nice Marathon watch..Would you mind telling me where in Canada did you get it from?:cheesygri

[najibs]

Very nice Marathon watch..Would you mind telling me where in Canada did you get it from?:cheesygri

A private seller :cheesygri

[user01]

http://moarpics.com/images/o9fwzd1cow6orxlzilfx.jpg

Where can I find this watch????!!!! :-0:-0:-0:-0

[jv08]

Oh... nice Marathon watches! How much it cost?

[rfdrfd]

Oris watches are widely found in many watch stores at malls: Fairview, Eaton Centre, Markville Malls, Yorkdale.

http://moarpics.com/images/o9fwzd1cow6orxlzilfx.jpg

Where can I find this watch????!!!! :-0:-0:-0:-0

[Stock R]

Funny enough, the only way to get the in Canada is through Marathon by being ither military, fire or police.


I believe what you're saying and their website verifies it... but I've been asking people from within the police and military and they have only heard of the brand. No one actually has one and they can't find anything on their internal websites on the watch or how to purchase one.

What gives? :mad:

[rfdrfd]

I believe what you're saying and their website verifies it... but I've been asking people from within the police and military and they have only heard of the brand. No one actually has one and they can't find anything on their internal websites on the watch or how to purchase one.

What gives? :mad:

Actually, not many police are watch crazy, they just wear Timex or Casio. And if you go to the watch forums, those who care, wear G-shock, etc.

Unless they get Marathons for free ?

[Stock R]

Actually, not many police are watch crazy, they just wear Timex or Casio. And if you go to the watch forums, those who care, wear G-shock, etc.

Unless they get Marathons for free ?

I know most of then are not watch crazy, if any at all. What has me baffled is that if Marathon is supplying these watches to Military/Fire/Police, there should be something available on their intranet site or some other document that shows how they can order one from Marathon... but there seems to be nothing. There's not a single page that says Marathon has made a watch that meets military spec or that they are an approved supplier.

Everything I can find on it is from watch fanatic websites.

[rfdrfd]

I know most of then are not watch crazy, if any at all. What has me baffled is that if Marathon is supplying these watches to Military/Fire/Police, there should be something available on their intranet site or some other document that shows how they can order one from Marathon... but there seems to be nothing. There's not a single page that says Marathon has made a watch that meets military spec or that they are an approved supplier.

Everything I can find on it is from watch fanatic websites.

You may want to look at other similar brands that you can buy more readily. TSAR (Police/Military) or Luminox (Navy Seals).

I have 2 Luminox's (including the original Navy Seals, hey its its good enough for the Seals its good enough for me).

[Stock R]

You may want to look at other similar brands that you can buy more readily. TSAR (Police/Military) or Luminox (Navy Seals).

I have 2 Luminox's (including the original Navy Seals, hey its its good enough for the Seals its good enough for me).

Sigh. That's the problem. Now that I know they're hard to get, I want one! :lol:

Especially given the people I know and where they work, I would've figured it was just a matter of making a phone call...

[AudiDude]

I believe what you're saying and their website verifies it... but I've been asking people from within the police and military and they have only heard of the brand. No one actually has one and they can't find anything on their internal websites on the watch or how to purchase one.

What gives? :mad:

It's true, I have done some work in their location in Richmond Hill. You need to buy Marathon from the USA. Even though I am very friendly with the secretaries there, I would still have to get one from the USA.

As far as ORIS goes, you can get them at European Jewellers and La Swiss. I was looking at them, but I just couldn't justify the price for what you were getting and none of them really works for me visually.

As far as my latest acquisition goes, I went with this:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3068/3039120006_7b2302bc6f_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3146/3038252827_eedde8876e_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3183/3039088716_b9b9ba1624_b.jpg

I always wanted brown croc and pink gold, but everybody who makes similar watches are using solid gold instead of gold plated which puts the price of the watch up fairly high.The movement is the tried and true ETA cal 2824-2

[Stock R]

It's true, I have done some work in their location in Richmond Hill. You need to buy Marathon from the USA. Even though I am very friendly with the secretaries there, I would still have to get one from the USA.

So do they only supply to the US military/Police? I was under the impression they supplied to the Canadian military as well.

[AudiDude]

So do they only supply to the US military/Police? I was under the impression they supplied to the Canadian military as well.

They do the Canadian military as well. Nobody is willing to (or maybe able to) sell the product to civilians in Canada. A friend who is in the same position as myself and is familiar with the staff at Marathon got his from the USA as it was impossible to acquire one from Marathon directly. The only bonus is that you can return it to Marathon here for warranty needs. If your watch dies immediately after getting it here, the watch will not be easily replaced as they would rather repair it due to the unique serial numbers on the watches.

[Stock R]

They do the Canadian military as well. Nobody is willing to (or maybe able to) sell the product to civilians in Canada.

That's where I'm baffled. I'm not looking for someone who will sell the watch to civilians. I've asked people IN the military and in the police, and no one has a clue on how to purchase one of these things for themselves.

[najibs]

I believe what you're saying and their website verifies it... but I've been asking people from within the police and military and they have only heard of the brand. No one actually has one and they can't find anything on their internal websites on the watch or how to purchase one.

What gives? :mad:

Call up Marathon directly and you can go pick one up from their head office in Richmond Hill. The catch is, in order for them to sell it to you, you have to provide police, fire or military ID. I got mine from a private collector.

[Stock R]

Call up Marathon directly and you can go pick one up from their head office in Richmond Hill. The catch is, in order for them to sell it to you, you have to provide police, fire or military ID. I got mine from a private collector.

Ah. If that's what it'll take, it's doable :) I just have to find the money first. I wonder how much they cost.

[najibs]

Ah. If that's what it'll take, it's doable :) I just have to find the money first. I wonder how much they cost.

It was something like $450 for the TSAR, $600 for GSAR. On the rubber strap. The bracelet is around $150 extra (al prices in CDN $). This is the price direct from them. If you buy them from the US suppliers or even private collectors, they cost much more because they are harder to get hold of.

It's a great watch. I'm wearing my TSAR right now. It's by no means a bling watch, as much as it is a solid, sturdy watch. I love it.

[Stock R]

It was something like $450 for the TSAR, $600 for GSAR. On the rubber strap. The bracelet is around $150 extra (al prices in CDN $). This is the price direct from them. If you buy them from the US suppliers or even private collectors, they cost much more because they are harder to get hold of.

It's a great watch. I'm wearing my TSAR right now. It's by no means a bling watch, as much as it is a solid, sturdy watch. I love it.

Thanks for the info. Looks like I'll have to wait a while as I have other purchases in higher priority :lol: I like that the watches are simple but seem to have a very SOLID build.

[user01]

Oris watches are widely found in many watch stores at malls: Fairview, Eaton Centre, Markville Malls, Yorkdale.

Yea but I am looking for the exactly the one shown in the pic. Any clues? Price, etc? :P :P :P

[osc]

Yea but I am looking for the exactly the one shown in the pic. Any clues? Price, etc? :P :P :P

http://www.oris.ch/collections/collections_detail.aspx?id_collection=5&id_product=38&ln=en

Also, if you're looking for an Oris, you can get a really good deal from http://www.friendsoforis.com/forum/ - they are authorized dealer too!

[Stock R]

Yea but I am looking for the exactly the one shown in the pic. Any clues? Price, etc? :P :P :P

I think my buddy got his for $600

[Stock R]

Call up Marathon directly and you can go pick one up from their head office in Richmond Hill. The catch is, in order for them to sell it to you, you have to provide police, fire or military ID. I got mine from a private collector.

Got in touch w/ the people and got the prices. Can't afford the automatic divers watch right now. I think I will get "watch, wrist, military navigator quartz" in the near futures as a general wear thing.

Thanks for sharing the brand :)

[kenmasters]

Some like some don't.. It's my daily beater.

Omega X33 - Flight Qualified by Nasa for Space Missions

http://www.expeditionexchange.com/omega/DSC06967.jpg

[rfdrfd]

Some like some don't.. It's my daily beater.

Omega X33 - Flight Qualified by Nasa for Space Missions


Totally awesome ! Sad my wrists are not big enough !

[kenmasters]

My wrists are not big either.. the pic is not me..

It's an average size watch.. 42" width. little beefier than your rolexes.. but not as big as some breitlings or Omega Planet Oceans..

[skanji]

Interested in getting the orangemonster, but what's the deal with the two different versions:
http://img252.imageshack.us/img252/9181/imgp3339jr8.jpg
http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/yhst-44145178955876_2025_86770045

Personally, I like the first one better - what are the different model numbers, and is there a cost difference? Are they both even available or is one an older version?

Where is the best place to buy this from Ottawa or toronto?

[canabiz]

I am heading back to Vietnam in the new year and may grab a nice watch, I think it's cheaper there and we don't have to pay taxes. My sisters should be able to help me find authentic places.

[rfdrfd]

I am heading back to Vietnam in the new year and may grab a nice watch, I think it's cheaper there and we don't have to pay taxes. My sisters should be able to help me find authentic places.

Congrats, best of luck.


But remember when you come back to Canada, you have to choose to declare it or not. I believe there is a $700 limit on goods brought back to Canada? If you do not declare it, and they point you to the search room, you'll have to prove that you bought it in Canada.

[canabiz]

Congrats, best of luck.


But remember when you come back to Canada, you have to choose to declare it or not. I believe there is a $700 limit on goods brought back to Canada? If you do not declare it, and they point you to the search room, you'll have to prove that you bought it in Canada.

I think I will wear that watch on my wrists, that's for sure (that is if I decide to buy one!) I have done a few overseas trips and I think the Customs officers are more concerned with things like food/booze/cigarettes/illegal substances than jewellery but your point is well-taken.

[kenmasters]

Interested in getting the orangemonster, but what's the deal with the two different versions:

Personally, I like the first one better - what are the different model numbers, and is there a cost difference? Are they both even available or is one an older version?

Where is the best place to buy this from Ottawa or toronto?

Don't know where to buy, but Grand Seikos are nice watches.. looks like the same watch, perhaps different year models. The pearl design is different.

Generally, steel bracelets cost more than rubber. My Ti Omega bracelet alone is worth $800. Do some more research before you buy.

Also, my recommendation to anyone who is considering an expensive watch purchase. - try before you buy. Buy the watch you've been eyeing for years, not days.

[KorruptioN]

Question:

What about calibration for watches that are automatic? My Seiko 5 (7S26A movement) is quite fast - I have to turn it back by almost ten minutes every month or so. Where would be the best place to get this calibrated? It's my everyday watch, nothing special.

[rfdrfd]

I think I will wear that watch on my wrists, that's for sure (that is if I decide to buy one!) I have done a few overseas trips and I think the Customs officers are more concerned with things like food/booze/cigarettes/illegal substances than jewellery but your point is well-taken.

Cool. Your choice of course. I've heard from ppl that works as those customs say, people think by pretending they are wearing something (new) then its old and bought back home (not on their trip); and think the custom officer questioning you will not send you to the search room.

He reminds me that if they do think you are lying or suspicious, they will put the "search" code on your card, and when you exit, the guard to point you to their search room. Then, they will ask where you got your watch, camera, computer from. If you say it was bought here in Canada, they have the right to ask you for proof (receipt, etc). If you don't have it, they can hold your item, until you come back with proof.

Or they can just assume you are lying and put a nice record on your passport. You are now black listed and probably will be searched on all your future trips.

Hence, just be aware of the options. (1) Claim that you went over the $700 allowance and maybe they will tax you, (2) not claim and get away with it or (3) not claim and not get away with it and leave a bad record on your passport.

[tabiji]

I used to wear a Swatch that was clear with a blue strap. Now I have a metal Guess watch.

[tragd]

i switch between my movado and longines right now.
waiting to get myself a breitling!

[dekay]

I think I will wear that watch on my wrists, that's for sure (that is if I decide to buy one!) I have done a few overseas trips and I think the Customs officers are more concerned with things like food/booze/cigarettes/illegal substances than jewellery but your point is well-taken.

good luck. i've been checked the last 2-3 times i came back from asia. i dress comfortably (like a bum) and did not bring cigarrette/alcohol. you honestly think they don't know your "strategy" by now? lol

it's just a matter of whether they want to mess with you or not . . .

[mannyb]

My three watches are: Rolex Datejust stainless steel bought new in 2008, Omega Speedmaster Classic two tone 18K gold/stainless steel triple date with moonphase bought new in 2000, and a Tissot T-Touch stainless steel bought new in 2007. I alternate the Rolex and Omega as my daily wearer and I use the T-Touch when skiing or golfing.

[JC69]

Interested in getting the orangemonster, but what's the deal with the two different versions:
http://img252.imageshack.us/img252/9181/imgp3339jr8.jpg
http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/yhst-44145178955876_2025_86770045

Personally, I like the first one better - what are the different model numbers, and is there a cost difference? Are they both even available or is one an older version?

Where is the best place to buy this from Ottawa or toronto?

That second one is not an Orange Monster. Note the compass markings, I think it's a different model etc. Buy Seikos online from Amazon for the best prices, Canadian prices are pretty high. Also note that some Monsters are collectors items so they might have a price premium on them.

[Stock R]

My wrists are not big either.. the pic is not me..

It's an average size watch.. 42" width. little beefier than your rolexes.. but not as big as some breitlings or Omega Planet Oceans..

holy smokes! 3 feet 6 inches wide!?!? :lol:

i studied engineering. units matter to me :razz:

[spudlauncher]

If you're looking for a quality watch, that's not too expebsive seiko is the way to go. I still have my uncle's watch from the seventies and it's still running, with a few touchups every 4-5 years of so.

[tataynik]

It was something like $450 for the TSAR, $600 for GSAR. On the rubber strap. The bracelet is around $150 extra (al prices in CDN $). This is the price direct from them. If you buy them from the US suppliers or even private collectors, they cost much more because they are harder to get hold of.

It's a great watch. I'm wearing my TSAR right now. It's by no means a bling watch, as much as it is a solid, sturdy watch. I love it.

I was quoted US$550 for the TSAR and US$675 for the GSAR. Although this a local guy he wants US$. These are on rubber straps, SS bracelets are extra US$175. He said he can show me his invoices Marathon with serial#s and that they are BNIB. His prices are a little lower than broadarrow. I guess you have to pay extra for these items being hard to get and being local no shipping and taxes at the border!!

[Stock R]

I was quoted US$550 for the TSAR and US$675 for the GSAR. Although this a local guy he wants US$. These are on rubber straps, SS bracelets are extra US$175. He said he can show me his invoices Marathon with serial#s and that they are BNIB. His prices are a little lower than broadarrow. I guess you have to pay extra for these items being hard to get and being local no shipping and taxes at the border!!

Those prices actually aren't that bad. The guy at Marathon quoted me ~ the same (albeit in CDN funds) for watches.

[Keiichi]

Maurice Lacroix for myself....

Tempted to add some Masterpiece timepieces.....but I prefer the metal bracelet as to the leather band that more distinguished pieces seem to use.

[tabiji]

Does anyone like Boy London?

[DLFB]

man, boy london was IN back in the day. I think i was in 3rd grade when it was popularized, same time when Swatches were cool too.

[achanna]

Maurice Lacroix for myself....

Tempted to add some Masterpiece timepieces.....but I prefer the metal bracelet as to the leather band that more distinguished pieces seem to use.

Here is my Maurice Lacroix ...

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii66/achanna/FirstMacros082.jpg

[keeter]

Well, I think this is a really awesome watch by Frederique Constant:

http://www.passionluxe.com/dotclear/images/2008%20-%20FC%20980%20Tourbillon%20Manufacture.jpg

The watch I wear every day is this CYMA Navystar my friends gave me when I moved to Canada. It's pretty cool!

http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/5364/cymawatch007rb9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/cymawatch007rb9.jpg/1/w689.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img166/cymawatch007rb9.jpg/1/)

[arfin]

Hey guys, i've never owned a watch before, but i took a look at this thread and ever since then i've been on a mission to find one ... in my price range.

Was just wondering what you all thought of this one

http://www.amazon.com/Seiko-Alarm-Chronograph-Watch-SNAC35/dp/B001E1R606/ref=sr_1_285?ie=UTF8&s=watches&qid=1229180387&sr=1-285

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51tGOdxvrPL._SL500_AA280_.jpg

That or this one

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51XDD6f-I2L._SL500_AA280_.jpg

Also are these watches ok for everyday use, or do they look to formal? Any recommendations are much appreciated.

[Eyies]

Hope to own the Omega Speedmaster Professional ..

https://www.expeditionexchange.com/microfiber/DSC05057.jpg

[Deeman]

I have a Rolex Submariner on my wrist right now. It has been my dream
watch since highschool.
Also have Tag Heuer 2000 both black face and white face.
Tage Heuer series 1000 divers.
Seiko orange monster divers.
Seiko bullhead chrono.
Hoping to add a Panerai or Tag Heuer Monaco to my collection.

[James604]

I am a luxury watch junky, most of my money regrettably goes to this expensive hobby. I like tool/luxury watches.

My fav. right now:

Rolex Sea Dweller Deep Sea (first 43mm rolex, simply amazing)- dont' own
IWC Big Pilot (5002) version... bought in the summer love it
Panerai PAM26k- don't own yet, but on the waiting list
Rolex GMT-II2C Ceramic Bezel (great wearer, I wear 70% of the time)
Rolex Daytona - classic

For mid - priced I like Kobold Seal and Sinn U1.

[Handsome]

Hey watch enthusiasts. I'm looking to purchase a watch for work that is $500 or less.

I was wondering where you guys recommend I purchase from? Retail stores or are there any online stores that you guys recommend?

And does anyone know how much I should haggle for in a jewelry store? Like 10% off the display price, or more?

Thanks

[DLFB]

I would buy a Seiko Sportura @ that price. Those are beautiful watches.

[rfdrfd]

Hey watch enthusiasts. I'm looking to purchase a watch for work that is $500 or less.

I was wondering where you guys recommend I purchase from? Retail stores or are there any online stores that you guys recommend?

And does anyone know how much I should haggle for in a jewelry store? Like 10% off the display price, or more?

Thanks


Depends on what your job is. Did you need a tough, funtional watch? Or a classy, boardroom type watch?

$500 or less - not sure how much you can haggle. I'd look for sales. My friend just bought this Seiko "Land Monster" (like the Orange Monster) for 50% off at Fargo time. $250 i believe

http://www.kenmarwatches.com/images/prod_full/66/seiko_14466.jpg

[rfdrfd]

What a collection. U must be on other more serious time piece forums I'm guessing.

How about Omegas?

I am a luxury watch junky, most of my money regrettably goes to this expensive hobby. I like tool/luxury watches.

My fav. right now:

Rolex Sea Dweller Deep Sea (first 43mm rolex, simply amazing)- dont' own
IWC Big Pilot (5002) version... bought in the summer love it
Panerai PAM26k- don't own yet, but on the waiting list
Rolex GMT-II2C Ceramic Bezel (great wearer, I wear 70% of the time)
Rolex Daytona - classic

For mid - priced I like Kobold Seal and Sinn U1.

[Handsome]

Thanks for the replies. It would have to be for the office.

I'll be working at a small accounting firm, shirt and pants, and I'll probably wear a jacket and tie sometimes.

Good idea on the sales, do you think it'd be better to wait till boxing day? Or should I just keep at eye out for sales on watches I like?

[rfdrfd]

Thanks for the replies. It would have to be for the office.

I'll be working at a small accounting firm, shirt and pants, and I'll probably wear a jacket and tie sometimes.

Good idea on the sales, do you think it'd be better to wait till boxing day? Or should I just keep at eye out for sales on watches I like?

Hey Handsome (clever name btw, but i'm a dude, so it doesn't work out sometimes haha)

For your type of work then, prob get something more elegant and stylish. For $500 or less, look at sales at malls and People's jewlers, etc. You can haggle a little at People's, etc. I doubt they sell many watches at all.

Brands that may interest you: Tissot (I'd highly recommend this one - swiss made at a great price), Movado, Citizen, Seiko.

If you are going for Tissot, Citizen or Seiko, go to Pacific Mall as well, (if u are in T.O.), pay cash and most likely no tax. Can haggle slightly too.

But again, <$500, don't expect 20% off (from haggling). If you buy something >$1500, then yes, you can get 20% + off.

[kqueenie]

I used my cellphone as my watch :razz:

[Barayolayosa]

burnt toast, nice find, from the crown, it must be an auto fossil?

anyone know where i can find a good HAMILTON dealer? looking to let them make some money off my sale....

http://www.watchzworld.com/images/h77616533.gif

25 jewel, VALJOUX 7750.

http://www.uhrenhandel.de/images/h7761633_10_1.jpg

This watch is unbelievable. Does anyone know what the Canadian MSRP is, and/or what the going rate would be in a jewellery store?

[AudiDude]

This watch is unbelievable. Does anyone know what the Canadian MSRP is, and/or what the going rate would be in a jewellery store?

Canadian MSRP is $1850, American is $1450. MSRP on my Hamilton Viewmatic was $1100 Canadian and European Jewellers/Marex at Yorkdale sold it to me for $830 taxes in. They also slung me a decent deal on my Omega Seamaster 300M Chrono.

Does anybody have any opinion on this watch I am considering:

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x224/hendrickchan/NZL-321.jpg

Thanks

[keeter]

Does anybody have any opinion on this watch I am considering:

Thanks

Ok, that is a brilliant watch and I personally think it looks much better than the ubiquitous Omega sea/speedmaster models. The red/blue give it character.

BTW, that Yorkdale store of yours, how does it rank in Toronto in terms of 2000$+ watch selection?

[oasis100]

You should be able to easily get 20% off MSRP at any authorized dealer watches. No one pays MSRP for a watch.

[Handsome]

Thanks rfdrfd!

I can't remember what I was thinking when i picked this nick, but it's probably the reason I don't bother posting much. :lol:

Definitely keep an eye out for Tissot, movado, citizen and seiko.

Thanks again!

[AudiDude]

Ok, that is a brilliant watch and I personally think it looks much better than the ubiquitous Omega sea/speedmaster models. The red/blue give it character.

BTW, that Yorkdale store of yours, how does it rank in Toronto in terms of 2000$+ watch selection?

There are lots of watches there in that range. Marex and European are separate stores in the same mall but they have the same owners and attitude. Usually a discount is offered immediately and then you can haggle a little more without offending anyone.

The particular watch in the picture, Costco has it really cheap, but I think that it is not most Omega fans favourite watch. Almost nobody looks at or talks about it. Costco is selling it at about 45% off, but I think they might discontinue the watch. Since models like that become rare and the movement in it is a respectable movement, I might just pick it up unless I find some evidence saying I should avoid the watch.

[poptab]

Ok, that is a brilliant watch and I personally think it looks much better than the ubiquitous Omega sea/speedmaster models. The red/blue give it character.

BTW, that Yorkdale store of yours, how does it rank in Toronto in terms of 2000$+ watch selection?


European is expensive, and they do not have that many watch lines for $2000 + I recommend Classic Creations in Toronto (Yonge and Finch area) They have lots of great brands such as Tag Heuer, Concord C1, Ebel, Bedat & Co, Corum, etc.
Also great prices too!

[warpdrive]

The particular watch in the picture, Costco has it really cheap, but I think that it is not most Omega fans favourite watch. Almost nobody looks at or talks about it. Costco is selling it at about 45% off, but I think they might discontinue the watch. Since models like that become rare and the movement in it is a respectable movement, I might just pick it up unless I find some evidence saying I should avoid the watch.

They have the Omega N2L-32 at Costco? Where? Whats the price?

I think it's a beaut personally, sharp and less stodgy than the normal Seamasters.

[rfdrfd]

I suppose you already know that this Omega model is for regatta right ? With its start time countdown (blue, red circles).

Also, one thing good about buying it at Costco is: you have UNLIMITED time for refund !!

I recently got a 300M Seamaster there, and because they are not authorized dealers for Omega, the Omega warrant of 1 yr is not valid. Hence, there is a note saying the Costco warranty will apply.

If you are ever unsatisfied with the product, you may return it for the full price paid. No mention of 30, 60, 90 days. I asked at the cashier as well, he said "Yup, Costco refunds are unlimited, with anything you buy in our stores".

Now tell me, when was the last time you heard an authorized dealer tell you "If you ever don't like this watch, come back for a 100% full refund, yes, even AFTER you wore it "




Canadian MSRP is $1850, American is $1450. MSRP on my Hamilton Viewmatic was $1100 Canadian and European Jewellers/Marex at Yorkdale sold it to me for $830 taxes in. They also slung me a decent deal on my Omega Seamaster 300M Chrono.

Does anybody have any opinion on this watch I am considering:

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x224/hendrickchan/NZL-321.jpg

Thanks

[IceQue]

I just bought this a couple of days ago to add to my collection.

http://www.diamondshark.com/images/PRODUCT/medium/246.jpg

ESQ by Movado 07300904 Men's Venture Swiss Quartz Silver Guilloche Dial

[gizmo8]

Im going to pick up a Omega moon watch this spring...classic design,goes well with a suit or casual wear.

[RastaManMax]

This is my latest addition. I suck at taking photos so i'll take the easy way out and use the Omega website shot

http://www.omegawatches.com/index.php?id=557&details=1&ref=22230462001001&no_cache=1

[RastaManMax]

I too left that place extremely pissed off. I went in there and inquired about the Bond QoS that they had and asked them if they could beat the best deal i got elsewhere and they offered no movement and the guy flat out said he didn't believe me so i told him i'd get the watch and then drop by. I got the watch for a much better price than they could offer (no discount) and walked by and smirked.

I checked 2 weeks later and they're still holding onto their beloved QoS haha.

LEMAR

[QUOTE=DLFB;7539173]

The exact same thing happened to me once when I went in to buy a piece of jewellry from this place.

[KevC]

Not sure if I should keep my Archimede Pilot-M or not...

http://img78.imageshack.us/img78/2358/day1archew3.jpg

Matches well with my clothing.

I'm dying to pick up an Omega Seamaster Professional 300M 2254.50.00, classic dive tool watch. Haven't yet convinced myself to splurge on it yet. Gotta decide soon though, the supply of new ones are drying up (discontinued).

Will pick up a Speedmaster Professional 3570.50.00 eventually.. no rush, doubt they'll stop making these ones =)

[tng11]

I got a smoking deal on one of these from a secondhand store in London:

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/wbarker75/Ingenieur/IngenieurFront1_edited-1.jpg

Watch was in pretty good condition and I paid about $3,200 when the retail price in Canada is more than $8,000. Bad economy is good for watch prices if you're buying

I'm buying this to beat the hell out of it!

[mannyb]

I got a smoking deal on one of these from a secondhand store in London:

Watch was in pretty good condition and I paid about $3,200 when the retail price in Canada is more than $8,000. Bad economy is good for watch prices if you're buying

I'm buying this to beat the hell out of it!I like this watch and IWC is a well respected brand.

[mannyb]

These are my two watches. I got the Rolex Datejust in April'08 and the Omega Speedmaster triple date moon phase two tone (aka Speedmaster Classic) was purchased in Dec 2000.

http://img95.imageshack.us/img95/7807/imgp174411st5.jpg

[mr_clark]

This is what I got under the Christmas tree this year...

http://www.watchconcepts.com/ESQ/GENTLEMEN/fusion.jpg

[James604]

What a collection. U must be on other more serious time piece forums I'm guessing.

How about Omegas?

I spend most of my time on TimeZone.com and paneristi.com

Omegas are great watches. I'm not really into the James Bond branding, but the Planet Oceans are very nice. I love big watches and they make a 45.5mm PO now which is beautiful....

Also can't go wrong with a trust speedmaster, sort of small for my liking, but a classic for many WUS.

[James604]

I got a smoking deal on one of these from a secondhand store in London:

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/wbarker75/Ingenieur/IngenieurFront1_edited-1.jpg

Watch was in pretty good condition and I paid about $3,200 when the retail price in Canada is more than $8,000. Bad economy is good for watch prices if you're buying

I'm buying this to beat the hell out of it!


Inge is an underrated IWC IMO.
I tried on the Big Inge just before Xmas, truly a stunning watch, but I understand it doesn't have the magnetic protection like the on you have does. So it's not really a "Tool Watch", per say, but suer a looker.

[the watcher]

NEED HELP

I had an all black guess watch last year and lost it so i'm in the market for a new one. i really like the look of guess watches.
anyone have any experience with the Guess Collection Swiss made?
i'm looking into the one that i posted the pic below.
G46001G2

It is about 585$ retail, and about 400-450$ u.s on ebay.
is it a waste to spend that much on a guess watch? any better brands that look very similar to this in the same price range? looking to spend about 300-400 MAX. I found a similar model for about 250$ u.s., same band but inside bezel is silver, i prefer all black.
opinions?

http://lib.store.yahoo.net/lib/rtwatch/g46001g2b.gif

[crunked]

i personally love tag heuer's

[rfdrfd]

NEED HELP

I had an all black guess watch last year and lost it so i'm in the market for a new one. i really like the look of guess watches.
anyone have any experience with the Guess Collection Swiss made?
i'm looking into the one that i posted the pic below.
G46001G2

It is about 585$ retail, and about 400-450$ u.s on ebay.
is it a waste to spend that much on a guess watch? any better brands that look very similar to this in the same price range? looking to spend about 300-400 MAX. I found a similar model for about 250$ u.s., same band but inside bezel is silver, i prefer all black.
opinions?


For that much $, yes, it seems a bit high to spend on Guess. For that price range, look at Tissot, Swiss Army, maybe Invicta as well, that may have models that look similar, and a higher brand name imo.

But, as any true watch lover would tell you, buy what you like, and enjoy it. No one else can tell you what you like. ;)

[AudiDude]

NEED HELP

I had an all black guess watch last year and lost it so i'm in the market for a new one. i really like the look of guess watches.
anyone have any experience with the Guess Collection Swiss made?
i'm looking into the one that i posted the pic below.
G46001G2

It is about 585$ retail, and about 400-450$ u.s on ebay.
is it a waste to spend that much on a guess watch? any better brands that look very similar to this in the same price range? looking to spend about 300-400 MAX. I found a similar model for about 250$ u.s., same band but inside bezel is silver, i prefer all black.
opinions?



Seriously, I'd never spend that much on a "designer" watch. If you buy a watch from people who actually make watches, you would get a better product.Guess has to pay someone to make the watch and then they get it and mark up the price. Since this watch is a quartz and not an automatic, "Swiss Made" means relatively nothing. You are also paying more for the chronograph fuction you are not likely to use (but hey, if it looks cool, so what). I'd consider a fake Guess, because as with most of these watches, if it breaks later on you are SOL anyway.

Look at www.fargotime.com to see if they will sell it cheaper. Their pricing indicates you might be able to acquire that watch for around $300.

[the watcher]

For that much $, yes, it seems a bit high to spend on Guess. For that price range, look at Tissot, Swiss Army, maybe Invicta as well, that may have models that look similar, and a higher brand name imo.

But, as any true watch lover would tell you, buy what you like, and enjoy it. No one else can tell you what you like. ;)

yea i'll go shopping a bit, but up to now this is the only one that cought my eye. ideally i don't wanna spend too much on it, max 3-4 bills. i'm scared if i start looking at other brands i'm gonna have to start highering my budget,

Seriously, I'd never spend that much on a "designer" watch. If you buy a watch from people who actually make watches, you would get a better product.Guess has to pay someone to make the watch and then they get it and mark up the price. Since this watch is a quartz and not an automatic, "Swiss Made" means relatively nothing. You are also paying more for the chronograph fuction you are not likely to use (but hey, if it looks cool, so what). I'd consider a fake Guess, because as with most of these watches, if it breaks later on you are SOL anyway.

Look at www.fargotime.com to see if they will sell it cheaper. Their pricing indicates you might be able to acquire that watch for around $300.

do u know what compay makes these Gc watches? fromt he panflet it does come with a 10yr warrenty so i wouldn't think they are badly made. but then again i rather get feedback first.
what is SOL? if it breaks i have Guess warrenty no? i rather not buy a fake...

i went on the fargottime.com website but everytime i click on a brand it says prices too low to show online. is it a known store? i guess i have to call them to check prices?

[rfdrfd]

yea i'll go shopping a bit, but up to now this is the only one that cought my eye. ideally i don't wanna spend too much on it, max 3-4 bills. i'm scared if i start looking at other brands i'm gonna have to start highering my budget,

Yup, and you may decide that designer watches that "look good" may not last you very long. (Your taste and watch itself). Just don't buy Omega, once the Omega bug bites, you can never go back !



do u know what compay makes these Gc watches? fromt he panflet it does come with a 10yr warrenty so i wouldn't think they are badly made. but then again i rather get feedback first.
what is SOL? if it breaks i have Guess warrenty no? i rather not buy a fake...

i went on the fargottime.com website but everytime i click on a brand it says prices too low to show online. is it a known store? i guess i have to call them to check prices?


See what the 10yr warranty covers. If it covers the movement as well, then you'll be fine. 10 yr warranty is a long (good) one. It may even come with free battery replacement?

SOL = crap out of luck (replace the word crap with "s----" of course)

[Stock R]

Just got a new watch.

http://www.marathonwatch.com/images/products/ww194013l.jpg

So far I'm happy with it. Very simple and plain. Tritium tubes are great at night.

[rfdrfd]

Just got a new watch.

http://www.marathonwatch.com/images/products/ww194013l.jpg

So far I'm happy with it. Very simple and plain. Tritium tubes are great at night.

Congrats, Tritium tubes are amazing! I have both the Luminox Navy Seals issue and this F-16 beauty

http://www.discountwatchstore.com/image_manager/attributes/image/image_5/_5984910_full.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/gundam91/watches/F-163.jpg

[the watcher]

Yup, and you may decide that designer watches that "look good" may not last you very long. (Your taste and watch itself). Just don't buy Omega, once the Omega bug bites, you can never go back !






See what the 10yr warranty covers. If it covers the movement as well, then you'll be fine. 10 yr warranty is a long (good) one. It may even come with free battery replacement?

SOL = crap out of luck (replace the word crap with "s----" of course)

ok thanks for the info i will research the warranty as well as other models.

for example found this fossile one that a little similar, i'll trya nd find it in stores to compare:
http://cgi.ebay.ca/MENS-BLACK-FOSSIL-CHRONOGRAPH-WATCH-W-DATE-CH2473_W0QQitemZ140291795286QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_ Jewelery_Watches_Watches_MensWatches_GL?hash=item1 40291795286&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A4|65%3A7|39%3A1|240%3A1318

[Stock R]

Seriously, I'd never spend that much on a "designer" watch.

+1. I had a Guess watch before and I'm about to send it in for a warranty claim. The face is scratched to death. The alarm, and stop watch are both broken. From the info I found in the manual, it seems the Guess is made by Timex.

I also had a few watches from Fossil. What junk. They looked great but the quality sucked. Between my bro and I, we've owned 3 Fossil watches and all have broken down on us for one reason or another. Thank goodness we never paid full price at a Fossil store. What's especially ******** is I had my Fossil watch battery replaced once at a Fossil store and the sales person told me "Your water is no longer warrantied against water resistance since the battery had been changed". WTH!??! I changed it at THEIR store and they can't guarantee water resistance... How can you rely on them?

[dmxlite]

What's especially ******** is I had my Fossil watch battery replaced once at a Fossil store and the sales person told me "Your water is no longer warrantied against water resistance since the battery had been changed". WTH!??! I changed it at THEIR store and they can't guarantee water resistance... How can you rely on them?

Actually, that's common. Most retail places don't have the tools to check for and guarantee water resistance. You'll most likely have to send it to their service centre for that.

[MrDisco]

do u know what compay makes these Gc watches?

The non-swiss movement Gc watches are made by Timex.

[rfdrfd]

+1. I had a Guess watch before and I'm about to send it in for a warranty claim. The face is scratched to death. The alarm, and stop watch are both broken. From the info I found in the manual, it seems the Guess is made by Timex.

I also had a few watches from Fossil. What junk. They looked great but the quality sucked. Between my bro and I, we've owned 3 Fossil watches and all have broken down on us for one reason or another. Thank goodness we never paid full price at a Fossil store. What's especially ******** is I had my Fossil watch battery replaced once at a Fossil store and the sales person told me "Your water is no longer warrantied against water resistance since the battery had been changed". WTH!??! I changed it at THEIR store and they can't guarantee water resistance... How can you rely on them?

Ditto on what DMXLITE said about water resistance. The serviceman would have to do a water pressure test to keep the warranty.

But yes, I agree with you on the quality. You know what the most horrible thing is about a watch, is if it is not accurate enough. A watch if its not accurate can vary by + or - x seconds. (could be 5 sec - 20 secs or more). Now that may not sound like a lot, but over weeks, months, even years, that could be a lot.

Imagine you had a job interview, would you want to be 10 minutes late I know I would not want that.

Quartz (battery operated) watches are better at keeping accurate time. That is one reason I save up $ to get a good quality watch. (Chronometer if you can afford one, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chronometer)

In anycase, every few months or more, you should always sync your time again with the accurate time from the internet websites. http://www.worldtimeserver.com/ for example.

[Morphius909]

Seiko for me for now.

Omega down the road.

Can't go wrong with either one.

I HATE watches with Armani/Guess/Etc written on them. Last time I checked, neither of them are actual watch makers.

[AudiDude]

+1. I had a Guess watch before and I'm about to send it in for a warranty claim. The face is scratched to death. The alarm, and stop watch are both broken. From the info I found in the manual, it seems the Guess is made by Timex.

I also had a few watches from Fossil. What junk. They looked great but the quality sucked. Between my bro and I, we've owned 3 Fossil watches and all have broken down on us for one reason or another. Thank goodness we never paid full price at a Fossil store. What's especially ******** is I had my Fossil watch battery replaced once at a Fossil store and the sales person told me "Your water is no longer warrantied against water resistance since the battery had been changed". WTH!??! I changed it at THEIR store and they can't guarantee water resistance... How can you rely on them?

This is exactly what I was taking about. A 30yr warranty means nothing if there is no reliable place to have your watch serviced. If you buy a good watch (my Omega Seamaster is a little pricey for most but there are other options), they will last a lifetime and can be repaired/serviced properly at many different locations. I do mix my watches up and I don't wear the same one every day. I am waiting for the new Omegas to hit the market, so to keep myself preoccupied last week, I bought these three:

http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/2443/skx0075wu.jpg




http://www.kenmarwatches.com/images/prod_full/66/seiko_14466.jpg




http://ueni.img3.kr/seiko/SNK795K1-1.jpg

The last Seiko is really cheap. The band will have to go because it keeps mowing the hair on my wrist. Definitely nothing like an Omega, but it's a great beater watch with a history. My buddies is 12-15 years old and beat to crap, but he wears it everyday.

[MATHEMATICS]

Quick question. I recently bought a watch but due to the oversized face, there is some space between my wrist and strap, but it does not slide around. Is this normal? And should you wear a watch at the wrist bone or below?

Watch: http://img04.shop-pro.jp/PA01012/404/product/4690858.jpg

[the watcher]

well i did some shopping around today and found the best price for that Gc watch o about 495$ tx in. still kinda pricey.

what do u guys think of Police? i found a Police one that is very similar but the band is not as nice but price was about 200-250$:
http://i8.ebayimg.com/02/i/001/26/e1/769a_1.JPG

[rfdrfd]

well i did some shopping around today and found the best price for that Gc watch o about 495$ tx in. still kinda pricey.

what do u guys think of Police? i found a Police one that is very similar but the band is not as nice but price was about 200-250$:
http://i8.ebayimg.com/02/i/001/26/e1/769a_1.JPG

Its a quartz, but does have an alarm. Police is a new brand. Personally, I"d prefer to stick with something more established, for 200-250, you can go with Swiss Army/Victorinox/Wenger. BUt if you like this "cool" look, go give it a try.

[watching]

what's your favorite watch?

Antique gold with gems :D

[MrDisco]

I am waiting for the new Omegas to hit the market

Is there a preview of what to expect some where?


The last Seiko is really cheap.

How much were those and where did you buy them from?

[AudiDude]

Is there a preview of what to expect some where?

They are slowly appearing on Omega's website. I really want an Aqua Terra and will get an older one on clearance or a new one.

NEW
http://tw.wwwmonline.com/files/omega_aqua_102.jpg

OLD
http://www.omegawallpaper.com/seamaster/AquaTerraChronoJorgeMerino.jpg

Homage to the Pie Pan Constellation
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3119/3162041839_580b3fe92c_o.jpg


How much were those and where did you buy them from?

The top one was $280 from Kavar Jewellers (they were asking $799).

The middle one, I told a friend to give it to me for giving him $250 worth of computer parts and the labour to reinstall his OS and transfer his files. I think full retail is $450, www.fargotime.com sells it for less.

The last one was purchased from Kavar for $80. Most people that sell standard Seiko 5's will tell you that they are $200, but they are on sale for $80. This happens VERY frequently. I like it because of the heritage of the Seiko 5.

The first diver actually draws some attention. Excellent value and tool watch. My Seamaster kills it though (surprise). Anybody that tells you LumiBrite is better than SuperLuminova is an dreaming.

[conforf]

i like that old seamaster you posted. I want that exact one. When will the old ones go on clearance and what will the pricepoint be?

[whitevitz]

got this the other day :)

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s74/SouthDevonWatchSales/Hamilton-Xwind-rubber.jpg?t=1229160358

[AudiDude]

i like that old seamaster you posted. I want that exact one. When will the old ones go on clearance and what will the pricepoint be?

The older one is $5K full pop, but you should be able to get it for $4200. The newer ones have the co-axial movement, which is what would driving the price on them even higher. There is a Piguet 1285 movement in the Aqua Terra Chronograph (the one you are asking about), and I am not sure there intent is to replace it yet, but since there is a co-axial movement in the Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Co-Axial Chrono (which could be used in this watch) , I know they probably will. Talk to an AD about the movements, but don't let on you want the older stuff cheaper unless you are ready and willing to act immediately. They might just blow you off.

[mannyb]

I am not sure there intent is to replace it yet, but since there is a co-axial movement in the Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Co-Axial Chrono (which could be used in this watch) , I know they probably will.There was an OMEGA insert in a previous Watch Time magazine and it was mentioned that their intent is to eventually replace all of the movements with the co-axial.

[rfdrfd]

There was an OMEGA insert in a previous Watch Time magazine and it was mentioned that their intent is to eventually replace all of the movements with the co-axial.

+1 (and hence a price increase all across the board)

[iwantonetoo]

What do you guys think of this one?

from Victorinox Swiss Army Chrono Classic XLS MT

http://bp3.blogger.com/_RTb84PoeDHw/R_y3_v_fjkI/AAAAAAAAAMA/HJKqfoqBhRI/s400/Victorinox+Swiss+Army+Chrono+Classic+XLS+MT+MultiT ask+ETA+988.333.JPG

They also have a white face version. Priced around 1000.

I really like the big diameter, numbers, and with additional digital display.
Budget is around 1000 but no more. Anything else that you guys recommend?

[MrDisco]

+1 (and hence a price increase all across the board)

How does co-axial movements differ from regular (?) swiss movements in watches like the Omega?

What do you guys think of this one?


I'm not a fan of digital displays mixed with analog, but that one doesn't look half-bad.

[pacman]

I was playing around with this one at a store last night. Was a bit on the bigger side. I'll probably snag one when I can find it for $300 to $450 on the used watch forums.



What do you guys think of this one?

from Victorinox Swiss Army Chrono Classic XLS MT

http://bp3.blogger.com/_RTb84PoeDHw/R_y3_v_fjkI/AAAAAAAAAMA/HJKqfoqBhRI/s400/Victorinox+Swiss+Army+Chrono+Classic+XLS+MT+MultiT ask+ETA+988.333.JPG

They also have a white face version. Priced around 1000.

I really like the big diameter, numbers, and with additional digital display.
Budget is around 1000 but no more. Anything else that you guys recommend?

[edward_wang]

I currently own a Baume and Mercier Riviera Mens 8467. I really loved it. My girl friend is considering buying one for her dad. Anyone know where we can find a good deal on Baumer Hampton Square 8677? (besides birks) I checked a couple of sites from states. We still hesitate to buy it from the website since they are not the authorized dealer even they sell a lot of cheaper. Anyone know where they sell it in T.O?

[rfdrfd]

How does co-axial movements differ from regular (?) swiss movements in watches like the Omega?

Google for the specs, but generally speaking, Co-axial has less friction (i think) so the maintenance period is much longer, and it is more accurate.

[MrDisco]

Google for the specs, but generally speaking, Co-axial has less friction (i think) so the maintenance period is much longer, and it is more accurate.

Thank you, that's what I wanted to know.

[mannyb]

What do you guys think of this one?

from Victorinox Swiss Army Chrono Classic XLS MT

They also have a white face version. Priced around 1000.

I really like the big diameter, numbers, and with additional digital display.
Budget is around 1000 but no more. Anything else that you guys recommend?It's a nice watch but IMO, for a $1K, I would stretch just a little bit more and go with a lower end Tag Heuer or higher end Tissot. At least the Tag Heuer has some pedigree behind it.

[tsis3]

Keep in mind that there are some well-known problems with the first generation of Co-axial movement (over-oiling and etc.)...but I believe Omega has fixed most, if not all problems with the Co-axial..but I was still hesitated in buying the Omega PO because of that...

[mannyb]

I currently own a Baume and Mercier Riviera Mens 8467. I really loved it. My girl friend is considering buying one for her dad. Anyone know where we can find a good deal on Baumer Hampton Square 8677? (besides birks) I checked a couple of sites from states. We still hesitate to buy it from the website since they are not the authorized dealer even they sell a lot of cheaper. Anyone know where they sell it in T.O?For B&M AD in GTA, check with Rob at Finch Centre Jewellers at 31 Colossus Dr, Woodbridge (905-264-6669). I've dealt with Rob several times and he's always taken care of me.

[mannyb]

Keep in mind that there are some well-known problems with the first generation of Co-axial movement (over-oiling and etc.)...but I believe Omega has fixed most, if not all problems with the Co-axial..but I was still hesitated of buying the Omega PO because of that...The current generation of co-axial movements have fixed the previous generation's problems. I wouldn't hesitate getting a PO if I was in the market for one.

[tsis3]

The current generation of co-axial movements have fixed the previous generation's problems. I wouldn't hesitate getting a PO if I was in the market for one.

Thanks for the info! :cheesygri

[edward_wang]

For B&M AD in GTA, check with Rob at Finch Centre Jewellers at 31 Colossus Dr, Woodbridge (905-264-6669). I've dealt with Rob several times and he's always taken care of me.

Thanks for the info. Do you know if they usually offer discount?

[-VX-]

Can you guys help me identify this watch (if it really exists)?

http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/1092/1228106075242vo5.jpg


The most similar thing I found was this Fossil Starck watch:

http://img70.imageshack.us/img70/963/ph5022mainaz7.jpg
http://img70.imageshack.us/img70/830/ph5016mainum5.jpg

[iwantonetoo]

I got myself one of these.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/410RA6g6SoL._SS500_.jpg


First real watch that I will be sticking to for a long time. Looks even more impressive in person. :cheesygri

[najibs]

I got myself one of these.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/410RA6g6SoL._SS500_.jpg


First real watch that I will be sticking to for a long time. Looks even more impressive in person. :cheesygri

Can'y go wrong buying a Hamilton. They're very well made watches.

[cmge]

Can you guys help me identify this watch (if it really exists)?

http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/1092/1228106075242vo5.jpg


do want!

[rfdrfd]

Can you guys help me identify this watch (if it really exists)?

http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/1092/1228106075242vo5.jpg




It doesn't make much sense, because it looks like the LED or whatever display is all on the bracelet, which is stainless steel. I can't imagine the gaps can be made into some type of LED.

I can also clearly see the horizontal red lines are drawn on the stainless steel pieces itself, not a gap.



Here's something similar:
http://www.boingboing.net/2007/04/23/impractical-led-watc.html

http://craphound.com/images/shinshoku.jpg

or

http://shopping.msn.com/specs/giordano-men-s-led-light-master-digital-stainless-steel-watch/itemid979935051/?itemtext=itemname:giordano-men-s-led-light-master-digital-stainless-steel-watch
http://images.shopnbc.com/is/image/ShopNBC/v90136.jpg


This one is pretty neat:


http://www.yankodesign.com/2008/01/18/gucci-led-watch/

http://www.yankodesign.com/images/design_news/2008/01/17/gucci_concept2.jpg

[edward_wang]

Does anyone know anything about the Concord Bennington 18k gold watch? I am planning to buy either this one or the Baume Mercier Hampton Square for my girl friend's dad? Does 2k sound like reasonable price? I don't know much about watches, I am hoping somone can help me with it.

[AudiDude]

Does anyone know anything about the Concord Bennington 18k gold watch? I am planning to buy either this one or the Baume Mercier Hampton Square for my girl friend's dad? Does 2k sound like reasonable price? I don't know much about watches, I am hoping somone can help me with it.

A watch is a very personal thing (to me anyway) and can be difficult to pick. You need to determine a few things to help you choose. First of all, what type of watch do you see him wearing, if he wears one at all? Do you see him wearing a sporty watch, a tool watch (one with purpose), a semi dressy watch (possibly sporty/dressy or tool/dressy), or full out dress only.

If he does not wear a watch you will have to think harder. You will need to determine his wrist size. He may not like a huge watch ,I am 6' 1" , somewhat large boned and like a 40-42m face. I have a friend who is the same size (neither of us are overweight), but when he puts on my watch, it looks like a wall clock on his wrist.

If he might like a sporty watch, does he have a hobby or passion you could get a watch that suits? Automotive, Nautical, Space, Outdoors (camping etc), aeronautical, Trains.

Would he like a straight up dress watch, or one with a little flair?

Perhaps he might like a combination of the two.

This is my (one of my) dressy/sporty/tool watch:
http://www.avente-watches.com/images/products/2255.80.00.jpg

41 mm face.Somewhat heavy. Water resistant to 1000m. Sporty "electric blue" dial. Automatic (winds itself). One of the best Lume watches (watch glows when exposed to light, not permanently though). Can be worn with a suit, or a T-shirt. It is a diving watch (I do not dive).

This is my dressy watch:
http://www.watchconcepts.com/HAMILTON/JAZZMASTER/h32545555m.jpg

40 mm face.Brown croc strap. Rose gold (plated). Guilloche (textured) dial. Exhibition caseback (you can see the innards of the watch through the back). Water reistant to 50m. Automatic. Suit or dress shirt watch for sure. The watch has a vintage look to it. The watch has a heritage relating to railroads in the USA.

This is (one of my) my sporty only watch:
http://www.thewatchplaceonline.com/images/SKX007-1.jpg

Supposed to be 42mm, wears like 39mm face. Rubber strap.Water resistant to 660m. Has a lot of lume that doesn't glow as well as my Omega Seamaster (this is only a $300 watch). Semi dress and down only, no suits, or really nice shirts.it is a diving watch. It is an automatic. Heritage, well its a Seiko.

This is my (one of my) sporty/elegant/luxury watch except mine is full gold:
http://www.bernardwatch.com/image/TAG681s.jpg

38 mm diameter face. Water resistant to 330mm. Lume stinks (maybe due to age or the lume was just no good).Semi dress and up.Racing heritage (timing and clocks for race cars). Can be used for diving. Not an automatic, so it needs a battery.

Find out what you can and get back to us...

[DLFB]

AudiDude with the sales pitch....:lol:

between those, personally, I'd like the Omega (is that a seamaster?) or the Tag link (btw, that's an old model if I'm not mistaken)...although the Hamilton is somewhat fitting for an old man.

2k would get you the Hamilton or the Tag posted. That Omega looks like it's more than 2k.

[Stock R]

This is my (one of my) dressy/sporty/tool watch:


Nice collection but you have to work on your units a little :) You seem to mix up ft, m, and mm :lol:

[Stock R]

Does anyone know anything about the Concord Bennington 18k gold watch? I am planning to buy either this one or the Baume Mercier Hampton Square for my girl friend's dad? Does 2k sound like reasonable price? I don't know much about watches, I am hoping somone can help me with it.

Baller! 2g for on a present for the gf's dad. I know people who wouldn't spend that much on their engagement ring.

[edward_wang]

Thanks a lot for your suggestion.

I finally decided which one to pick. Since her dad currently owns a Rado, I decided to pick the Concord 18k gold one for him. I think this one is more like his style. The other reason is the concord ones are on sale right now for 50% off at birks. My girl friend got my Baumer on sale for half price a couple of years ago. It's a great buy. Thanks again for ur help!



A watch is a very personal thing (to me anyway) and can be difficult to pick. You need to determine a few things to help you choose. First of all, what type of watch do you see him wearing, if he wears one at all? Do you see him wearing a sporty watch, a tool watch (one with purpose), a semi dressy watch (possibly sporty/dressy or tool/dressy), or full out dress only.

If he does not wear a watch you will have to think harder. You will need to determine his wrist size. He may not like a huge watch ,I am 6' 1" , somewhat large boned and like a 40-42m face. I have a friend who is the same size (neither of us are overweight), but when he puts on my watch, it looks like a wall clock on his wrist.

If he might like a sporty watch, does he have a hobby or passion you could get a watch that suits? Automotive, Nautical, Space, Outdoors (camping etc), aeronautical, Trains.

Would he like a straight up dress watch, or one with a little flair?

Perhaps he might like a combination of the two.

This is my (one of my) dressy/sporty/tool watch:
http://www.avente-watches.com/images/products/2255.80.00.jpg

41 mm face.Somewhat heavy. Water resistant to 1000m. Sporty "electric blue" dial. Automatic (winds itself). One of the best Lume watches (watch glows when exposed to light, not permanently though). Can be worn with a suit, or a T-shirt. It is a diving watch (I do not dive).

This is my dressy watch:
http://www.watchconcepts.com/HAMILTON/JAZZMASTER/h32545555m.jpg

40 mm face.Brown croc strap. Rose gold (plated). Guilloche (textured) dial. Exhibition caseback (you can see the innards of the watch through the back). Water reistant to 50m. Automatic. Suit or dress shirt watch for sure. The watch has a vintage look to it. The watch has a heritage relating to railroads in the USA.

This is (one of my) my sporty only watch:
http://www.thewatchplaceonline.com/images/SKX007-1.jpg

Supposed to be 42mm, wears like 39mm face. Rubber strap.Water resistant to 660m. Has a lot of lume that doesn't glow as well as my Omega Seamaster (this is only a $300 watch). Semi dress and down only, no suits, or really nice shirts.it is a diving watch. It is an automatic. Heritage, well its a Seiko.

This is my (one of my) sporty/elegant/luxury watch except mine is full gold:
http://www.bernardwatch.com/image/TAG681s.jpg

38 mm diameter face. Water resistant to 330mm. Lume stinks (maybe due to age or the lume was just no good).Semi dress and up.Racing heritage (timing and clocks for race cars). Can be used for diving. Not an automatic, so it needs a battery.

Find out what you can and get back to us...

[AudiDude]

Nice collection but you have to work on your units a little :) You seem to mix up ft, m, and mm :lol:

Sorry, 3AM math, you know how it is...

[hdom]

I am pretty happy with my flag 6 from Porsche Design. Something different, a bigger and stylish watch.

http://www.gemnation.com/images/watches/Pors/6340.41.44GB.jpg

[tsis3]

I am pretty happy with my flag 6 from Porsche Design. Something different, a bigger and stylish watch.

http://www.gemnation.com/images/watches/Pors/6340.41.44GB.jpg

Cool watch. Is the movement made by Eterna?

[AudiDude]

Cool watch. Is the movement made by Eterna?

ETA Valjoux 7750

[mannyb]

Thanks for the info. Do you know if they usually offer discount?Ask. Rob will offer a fair price.

[rfdrfd]

I am pretty happy with my flag 6 from Porsche Design. Something different, a bigger and stylish watch.




Beauty ! You must have paid a pretty penny for this ! Are they still made/designed by IWC ?

[tsis3]

Beauty ! You must have paid a pretty penny for this ! Are they still made/designed by IWC ?

I think they stopped using IWC after they bought out Eterna..not 100% sure though...

Actually ETA was part of Eterna before...awhile ago...:cheesygri

[rfdrfd]

If anyone wants to buy Omega from Costco,

http://www.costco.ca/Common/Category.aspx?whse=BCCA&Ne=5000001&eCat=BCCA|108|110|179&N=4009073+4294966733&Nr=P_CatalogName:BCCA&Ns=P_Price|1||P_SignDesc1&lang=en-CA&hierPath=108*110*179*&topnav=


They are not an authorized dealer for Omega, so you will not get the Omega warranty.

BUT because of that, you get the Costco warranty, which is actually better (in a way).

If you are not satisfied with your purchase, simply return it for a full refund. NO time limit !!

[MrDisco]

If anyone wants to buy Omega from Costco,

How good are those particular models?
How good is Costco's pricing vs bargaining with an AD?
Do they actually scratch out the numbers on the watch itself? :confused:

[link627]

http://creationwatches.com/products/images/medium/SNA411_MED.jpg

I will want to get this one.

[rfdrfd]

How good are those particular models?
How good is Costco's pricing vs bargaining with an AD?
Do they actually scratch out the numbers on the watch itself? :confused:


How good ? Hard to answer, Omega is amongst the highest brands in quality and name. The Seamaster Pro is one of the most highly regarded series, well known to any watch fan.

Price: you'd have to do some comparison shopping. Just like buying anything. Some ppl that have good relationships with AD may get better prices, others will not, so Costco's price is decent.

Scratch out numbers: No definitely not. They don't touch the watch in any way.

[-VX-]

I was cleaning my room and I found an Omega Seamaster 30 watch, I think it was my grandfather's.

To me it's priceless but I'm curious about how much it's worth anyways :)

Here's my picture:
http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/7186/p1010088km2.th.jpg (http://img292.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1010088km2.jpg)

Here's one from Google:
http://www.antiquevintagewatches.com/graphics/omegaseamaster30400.jpg

[kasm]

I really like this one, but I can't find it anywhere. If someone knows where I can buy it, please PM me! It's a Louis Bolle.

http://ak.buy.com/db_assets/large_images/504/205704504.jpg

[will1087]

Cartier Pasha Seatimer

http://www.lacotedesmontres.com/mesIMG/imgStd/23796.jpg

Another Cartier Pasha

http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/movadobaby_2034_298049900

Lastly, IWC Big Pilot

http://www.jewelwatch.co.nz/watches/20073.jpg

[endless402]

I really like this one, but I can't find it anywhere. If someone knows where I can buy it, please PM me! It's a Louis Bolle.

http://ak.buy.com/db_assets/large_images/504/205704504.jpg

ebay is your friend


fyi louis bolle is a china brand

they're china movements, not that there's anything wrong with that.

just dont expect the same build quality as a swiss watch.


they look great tho

[kasm]

The Jaeger LeCoultre AMVOX 3 Tourbillon GMT Aston Martin watch

http://www.worldwatchreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/jaeger-lecoultre-amvox3-tourbillon-gmt-aston-martin.jpg

http://www.worldwatchreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/jaeger-lecoultre-amvox3-tourbillon-gmt-aston-martin-caseback.jpg

[kasm]

FVa N 6 Tourbillon Planetaire Skeleton SuperLigero Concept.

http://watches.infoniac.com/uimg/fva-n6-tourbillon-planetaire-skeleton-superligero-concept-franc-vila.JPG

http://watches.infoniac.com/uimg/fva-n6-tourbillon-planetaire-skeleton-superligero-concept-franc-vila-caseback.JPG

I'm a sucker for Tourbillon mechanical watches.

[kasm]

One more:

Concord C1 Tourbillon Gravity

http://bp2.blogger.com/_HZxjZs9ytRU/SAPviwsKedI/AAAAAAAAECk/JE_cwGIG19I/s1600-h/_LIP3166.JPG

http://gizmodo.com/assets/resources/2008/04/Tourbillon1.jpg

http://www.c1-tourbillon.ch

[AudiDude]

Pulled the trigger on this last week:

Front:

http://www.kenmarwatches.com/images/prod_full/37/tissot_12137.jpg

http://www.geocities.com/vorstmaan/watches/tissot-le-locle007.jpg
Back:

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/122/293400792_fb1aace7cc.jpg?v=0


And in an unplanned purchase, today I bought this:

http://www.lacotedesmontres.com/mesIMG/imgStd/23019.jpg

I think I am finished until 2010...

[vrus]

One more:

Concord C1 Tourbillon Gravity



i now believe in love at first sight

[tsis3]

i now believe in love at first sight

+1 :razz:

[Shaf]

http://creationwatches.com/products/images/medium/SNA411_MED.jpg

I will want to get this one.

I have this watch.. bought it 3 years ago.. It's all I wear (and own)!! :)

[Shaf]

One more:

Concord C1 Tourbillon Gravity

http://bp2.blogger.com/_HZxjZs9ytRU/SAPviwsKedI/AAAAAAAAECk/JE_cwGIG19I/s1600-h/_LIP3166.JPG

http://gizmodo.com/assets/resources/2008/04/Tourbillon1.jpg

http://www.c1-tourbillon.ch

How much did you pay for this???

[kasm]

How much did you pay for this???

I don't think I could afford it. Don't own it, but would if I could.

[keeter]

Quite a few of watches mentioned are readily available in highly accurate replica form, so if you can't justify either spending 7k+ on a watch or you feel that the markup for Swiss manufacturers is too high (even with the history and craftsmanship factored in) then getting a replica watch is a good alternative. I don't personally feel this way, but some models are VERY accurately reproduced... you can forget flying tourbillons, however.

Also, is it interesting that Rolex is so rarely mentioned in this thread? They command such a large market share (especially in the COSC certified chronometer department) but apparently not a good reputation with this population.

[AudiDude]

Quite a few of watches mentioned are readily available in highly accurate replica form, so if you can't justify either spending 7k+ on a watch or you feel that the markup for Swiss manufacturers is too high (even with the history and craftsmanship factored in) then getting a replica watch is a good alternative. I don't personally feel this way, but some models are VERY accurately reproduced... you can forget flying tourbillons, however.

Also, is it interesting that Rolex is so rarely mentioned in this thread? They command such a large market share (especially in the COSC certified chronometer department) but apparently not a good reputation with this population.

I don't go for a Rolex because I find that they look alike and add in that it is the most copied watch and it seems like everybody has one. What really doesn't do it for me is the design and the fact that the more expensive ones just have more diamonds. I wanted to see the square Cellini in Las Vegas and they said every one they got, sold immediately, which says people are ready for something new. The movements are very good and the metals in the watch are superior for a difference you can feel. Usually fakes are thicker, especially if they are a chronograph.

[mr_clark]

I was discussing nice watches with the owner of a local small jewelery store and he was saying that he had a customer come in with a $900 Tissot. The customer had bought it about a year before for $700 so he figured he got a good deal. The jeweler says that the watch had some red coloring around the outside of it that had all worn off. Then the watch died on him. He took it this local jeweler who opened up the case and discovered that the guts of the watch were just some standard watch components that he could replace for $100 or less. I can't remember exactly what he called it.

So that's why he said he only likes companies that are true watch manufacturers.

I figure the guy got ripped off in the first place and probably bought a knock-off because of the way the color wore off.

What do you guys think?

[MrDisco]

So that's why he said he only likes companies that are true watch manufacturers.

Tissot just re-brands the internals? I thought they were a real swiss watch maker.

[AudiDude]

Most Swiss watches that are reasonably priced use the tried and true ETA 2824-2 or the 2892-A2. These are a favourite because they are reliable and can be tweaked to pass COSC standards. A Omega 1120 is a modified 2892-A2.

So when shopping if you find that two watches you like, try to find out what movements are in them. If they share the same movements and are unmodified from their base configuration, buy the one with the best fit/finish and materials.

The movements may be Swiss, but not fully manufactured "inhouse"
and may or may not be heavily modified.

http://www.ofrei.com/page_183.html

http://blog.breitlingsource.com/2007/09/15/the-ubiquitous-valjoux-7750-movement/

[torontosaurus]

I was discussing nice watches with the owner of a local small jewelery store and he was saying that he had a customer come in with a $900 Tissot. The customer had bought it about a year before for $700 so he figured he got a good deal. The jeweler says that the watch had some red coloring around the outside of it that had all worn off. Then the watch died on him. He took it this local jeweler who opened up the case and discovered that the guts of the watch were just some standard watch components that he could replace for $100 or less. I can't remember exactly what he called it.

So that's why he said he only likes companies that are true watch manufacturers.

I figure the guy got ripped off in the first place and probably bought a knock-off because of the way the color wore off.

What do you guys think?

Where did the guy get it? Could have been a knock off...

[rfdrfd]

Was the jeweler implying that "Tissot" is not a true watch manufacturer? That's pretty surprising. Tissot since 1800's has been a well respected watch company.

My guess is that $700 Tissot was a replica to begin with. Not an original Tissot.



I was discussing nice watches with the owner of a local small jewelery store and he was saying that he had a customer come in with a $900 Tissot. The customer had bought it about a year before for $700 so he figured he got a good deal. The jeweler says that the watch had some red coloring around the outside of it that had all worn off. Then the watch died on him. He took it this local jeweler who opened up the case and discovered that the guts of the watch were just some standard watch components that he could replace for $100 or less. I can't remember exactly what he called it.

So that's why he said he only likes companies that are true watch manufacturers.

I figure the guy got ripped off in the first place and probably bought a knock-off because of the way the color wore off.

What do you guys think?

[nator86]

does anyone know what duties i have to pay to import a watch form overseas? retail value is about 600 CAD.

[mr_clark]

Was the jeweler implying that "Tissot" is not a true watch manufacturer? That's pretty surprising. Tissot since 1800's has been a well respected watch company.

My guess is that $700 Tissot was a replica to begin with. Not an original Tissot.

No, he was looking at my ESQ Swiss. He just mentioned that he likes Citizen (as an example) because they manufacture their own products.

[torontosaurus]

So I need an opinion. I have an Esq Rally for semi-dress events, and day-to-day for work, but I'm looking for a watch that I could wear in the Lake at the cottage, beat up a bit, and not die in the water... I'd like to spend around $200, and preference would go to Autos rather than Quartz (I'm tierd of the losing the water seal changing batts). Any suggestions?

[jonno]

Pulled the trigger on this last week:

http://www.lacotedesmontres.com/mesIMG/imgStd/23019.jpg

I think I am finished until 2010...

Love the NZL-32. How much did it run you?

One of my favourite looking watches.

[endless402]

I was discussing nice watches with the owner of a local small jewelery store and he was saying that he had a customer come in with a $900 Tissot. The customer had bought it about a year before for $700 so he figured he got a good deal. The jeweler says that the watch had some red coloring around the outside of it that had all worn off. Then the watch died on him. He took it this local jeweler who opened up the case and discovered that the guts of the watch were just some standard watch components that he could replace for $100 or less. I can't remember exactly what he called it.

So that's why he said he only likes companies that are true watch manufacturers.

I figure the guy got ripped off in the first place and probably bought a knock-off because of the way the color wore off.

What do you guys think?



many watch companies use cheap standard movements. they just dress up the internals a bit and then sell it at an expensive price. nothing wrong with the movement, it's just inexepsnive and mass produced. you just have to know what you're buying when you shop for a watch.

i dont think tissot has special movements...theyre pretty standard

[AudiDude]

Love the NZL-32. How much did it run you?

One of my favourite looking watches.

$3300. There was a small scratch on the side that I can have buffed out. I will do it later, as I am having too much fun wearing the thing.

[rfdrfd]

i dont think tissot has special movements...theyre pretty standard


It depends on the model. Tissot does have models with valjoux movement.

[user01]

I got a smoking deal on one of these from a secondhand store in London:

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/wbarker75/Ingenieur/IngenieurFront1_edited-1.jpg

Watch was in pretty good condition and I paid about $3,200 when the retail price in Canada is more than $8,000. Bad economy is good for watch prices if you're buying

I'm buying this to beat the hell out of it!

Looks like a good watch. Pretty decent and sleek. Wow, $3.2K for a watch, *drools*... :razz::razz::razz:

[AudiDude]

i dont think tissot has special movements...theyre pretty standard

Then read this...

http://www.ewatches.com/Tissot/About-Tissot.html

[Snicla]

http://www.seikowatches.com/products/premier/images/kinetic_dd/l_srh009p1.jpg
I want this one.

[Smoothie]

I'm looking to pick up a new watch. It will be for every day use, I'm in a suit 9-5, M-F but would also like this for weekends from casual to formal events.
My budget is around $1k-$1500 and I'd likely be buying it used.

Here are the ones I'm looking at

Tag Link Calibre S
http://bp0.blogger.com/_UTeQhQcvdNU/SAykmCrWT7I/AAAAAAAACQ4/_cy6SyGxS90/s400/tlcals.jpg

Tag Link Automatic
http://www.redfingerprint.com/image/watches/TH_00/TagHeuerCJF2115BA0594_big.jpg

Omega Speedmaster
http://www.gemnation.com/images/watches/Omeg/3210.50.00.jpg


I guess they are all great watches and its my choice, any other ones that I should look at?
I've visited TZ, any other forums for classifieds?

[rfdrfd]

I'm looking to pick up a new watch. It will be for every day use, I'm in a suit 9-5, M-F but would also like this for weekends from casual to formal events.
My budget is around $1k-$1500 and I'd likely be buying it used.

Here are the ones I'm looking at

Tag Link Calibre S


Tag Link Automatic

Omega Speedmaster


I guess they are all great watches and its my choice, any other ones that I should look at?
I've visited TZ, any other forums for classifieds?

If you can get that Speedmaster for your target price, definitely get that !!

So being a Chronometer, I'd pick the Speedmaster Day Date over Tags.

[rfdrfd]

So I need an opinion. I have an Esq Rally for semi-dress events, and day-to-day for work, but I'm looking for a watch that I could wear in the Lake at the cottage, beat up a bit, and not die in the water... I'd like to spend around $200, and preference would go to Autos rather than Quartz (I'm tierd of the losing the water seal changing batts). Any suggestions?

$200 autos? Hmm.... I don't know if that's possible.

For a cottage wear and waterproofness, I say go with a Casio Mudman. They are really rugged and well respected in the Army fields.

Or how about Pathfinder, no harm in getting a compass, barometer, and altitude indicator as well in the cottage. The Illuminator will surely come in handy at night under the stars as well.

[AudiDude]

I'm looking to pick up a new watch. It will be for every day use, I'm in a suit 9-5, M-F but would also like this for weekends from casual to formal events.
My budget is around $1k-$1500 and I'd likely be buying it used.

Here are the ones I'm looking at

Tag Link Calibre S


Tag Link Automatic


Omega Speedmaster


I guess they are all great watches and its my choice, any other ones that I should look at?
I've visited TZ, any other forums for classifieds?

Tag Link Calibre S

I had one in my hands and like most of the new Tags, it feels cheap. The two little hands may look cool in the picture, but they only move from their rest position when you stop the watch in chrono-mode or they just show the date. The hand ticks heavily because it is a quartz (like most other rip-off Tags). I think it costs way too much for getting way to little. I am not alone with me findings on the new Tag watches...

Tag Link Automatic

This watch feels more heavy because it is a chrono. The silver bezel means there is no paint to chip/wear off. It is cheaper than the Calibre S. At least it is an automatic, so it has a smooth sweep to the hands.

Omega Speedmaster

The diameter of this watch is a little small for me (but still OK). The bezel is black and may wear from daily use. The bracelet has a great feel and weight to it. It is a certified chronometer.Smooth sweeping hands. Will maintain its value better than a Tag Heuer. If you kept it for a long time, it could be refinished to look like new several (20-30-40) years later. Rolex doesn't even offer that service let alone Tag (I don't think Rolex is superior, its just a well (overly respected) known brand)


Since the Omega is pricier, I don't know if you could get one for the price you are looking at. I wouldn't bother with the Tag Link Calibre S, it costs too much for what you get and feels cheap. It looks like the Link Automatic is your best choice.

However, I would consider this as well :

http://image.rakuten.co.jp/newestshop/cabinet/watch-hamilton1/img55315186.jpg

If you are willing to lose the chrono feature, or are willing to settle for quartz instead of automatic, you could save money, or purchase multiple watches.

Speedy FTW!

[superock]

Just got myself this one today:

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii106/thewisdom/IMG_5243.jpg

http://www.casio.com/products/Timepiece/G-Shock/G9100_Series/product/G9100R-4/

Didn't know why I waited this long to get myself a G-Shock, it truly is an amazing watch.

[originalnutta]

Just got myself this one today:

http://i2sdom/IMG_5243.jpg

http://www.casio.com/products/Timepiece/G-Shock/G9100_Series/product/G9100R-4/

Didn't know why I waited this long to get myself a G-Shock, it truly is an amazing watch.

Been waiting t o get one myself.

Did you buy it from that site? the prices don't seem too bad.

[Vashin]

$200 autos? Hmm.... I don't know if that's possible.

For a cottage wear and waterproofness, I say go with a Casio Mudman. They are really rugged and well respected in the Army fields.

Or how about Pathfinder, no harm in getting a compass, barometer, and altitude indicator as well in the cottage. The Illuminator will surely come in handy at night under the stars as well.



maybe osmething like this: http://cgi.ebay.com/BRAND-NEW-Seiko-5-SEIKO-MILITARY-Nylon-SNK805K2-Watch_W0QQitemZ330305707761QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_J ewelery_Watches_Watches_MensWatches_GL?hash=item33 0305707761&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1326|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A13 18|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50

[superock]

Been waiting t o get one myself.

Did you buy it from that site? the prices don't seem too bad.

Actually, I went down to their spadina location and bought it from there, cool employees, nothing like the people at Goodfoot

[mannyb]

Didn't know why I waited this long to get myself a G-Shock, it truly is an amazing watch.The orange colour is not my cup-of-tea; however, Casios provide good value.

[orispanerai]

I'm a little biased but I really like the Omega Speedmaster Pro. If anyone's looking for their first 'fine' watch purchase then take a look at the Speedy "Moonwatch" Pro. It's a great value for the money, looks fine dressy or sporty, very classic design, proven reliable movement and has a nice background history to it. The only fault that some may see with it is that it is a manual movement.

I have a problem with Tags and Rolex's, but it's just my bias so I don't want to sway anyone unnecessary. Tags and Rolex's serve their purpose but it's not a Speedy Moonwatch. Not to say one brand is better that the other, just letting everyone know to keep the Speedy as an option.

That being said, if and when I have the money, I wouldn't mind getting an IWC Portuguese 7 Day Auto :drools:

After that, maybe a Lange1 :-)

[tataynik]

http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/8210/usssa.th.jpg (http://img25.imageshack.us/my.php?image=usssa.jpg)


Any interest on a group buy on the Obama watch, Jorg Gray Military Chrono?
http://www.onthedash.com/docs/obama.html

$325 from Jorg Gray site
http://www.jorggray.com/jg6500.html

$181 from USimprints w/o logo, minimum 12 pcs. It is identical to Obama's except for the secret service logo.

http://www.usimprints.com/prod/promotional-chronograph-watches-jorg-gray-water-454599.htm

[wetnose]

Yes it's a casio but damn I love this watch - built like a tank. US shipping only :(

http://cgi.ebay.com/Casio-Mens-Casual-G-shock-Watch-G011D8A-NEW_W0QQitemZ110341618013QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Jew elery_Watches_Watches_MensWatches_GL?hash=item1103 41618013&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1326|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A13 18|301%3A0|293%3A1|294%3A50

[rfdrfd]

I'm a little biased but I really like the Omega Speedmaster Pro. If anyone's looking for their first 'fine' watch purchase then take a look at the Speedy "Moonwatch" Pro. It's a great value for the money, looks fine dressy or sporty, very classic design, proven reliable movement and has a nice background history to it. The only fault that some may see with it is that it is a manual movement.

Couldn't have agreed more. Also the fact that the Moon Watch really acted as an instrument, more than just a time piece makes it that much more impressive. It basically saved the lives of the astronauts in Apollo 13 on that 30 sec (?) burn timed by the SMP, when on board systems were shut off to conserve valuable power/wattage. If the accuracy wasn't there, they could have re-entered the atmosphere in a different angle, which they tell us could be fatal.

And if you didn't know, the original model (hesalite crystal) has a holographic OMEGA sign floating in the crystal (viewable if you look at the SMP on its side). Very cool indeed.

My BlackSeamaster 300M Chronometer gets so much more wrist time since I bought it, I'm feeling bad for my other watches. It is true what they say, once the Omega bug bites, there's no turning back.

[Stock R]

Questions for you watch ppl.

1) Do you know who makes Burberry watches?
2) Are Burberry watches any good or worth purchasing?
3) What CDN retailers sell Burberry watches?

Thanks!

[torontosaurus]

$200 autos? Hmm.... I don't know if that's possible.

For a cottage wear and waterproofness, I say go with a Casio Mudman. They are really rugged and well respected in the Army fields.

Or how about Pathfinder, no harm in getting a compass, barometer, and altitude indicator as well in the cottage. The Illuminator will surely come in handy at night under the stars as well.

I'm wondering if I should just bite the bullet and go for an orange monster. I think I've seen them from 200-325 or so.

[pacman]

I'm wondering if I should just bite the bullet and go for an orange monster. I think I've seen them from 200-325 or so.

You should be able to pick on up in near mint, used condition for $135 - $150 U.S

[AudiDude]

I'm wondering if I should just bite the bullet and go for an orange monster. I think I've seen them from 200-325 or so.

Seiko is the only option I can think of. You will have to adjust your price upwards though. I like my SKX-007, it could be worn with a dress shirt, especially if I changed the band to metal. My orange land monster is a little distracting metal band or not.

http://www.chronograph.com/store/catalog/products/SKX007J-P.jpg

[Stock R]

http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/8210/usssa.th.jpg (http://img25.imageshack.us/my.php?image=usssa.jpg)


Any interest on a group buy on the Obama watch, Jorg Gray Military Chrono?
http://www.onthedash.com/docs/obama.html


Made in China?!?! :confused:

[AudiDude]

I'm wondering if I should just bite the bullet and go for an orange monster. I think I've seen them from 200-325 or so.

Today I checked an orange monster in the Pacific mall. They said $300. I think my orange land monster was $325.

[tonylau]

I am sorry I cannot go through all the topic, jut want to ask question about the watch intend to buy.
I am looking to buy a casual or semi-formal watch. prefer plain,simple and elegant face. And probably eying either Bulova or movado. What do you guy suggest the model of those brands? My wrist is quite small, tried Invicta pro drive before but it looked too big to wear.
Btw, my budget only can be up to 300$.

[crisis1900]

I am sorry I cannot go through all the topic, jut want to ask question about the watch intend to buy.
I am looking to buy a casual or semi-formal watch. prefer plain,simple and elegant face. And probably eying either Bulova or movado. What do you guy suggest the model of those brands? My wrist is quite small, tried Invicta pro drive before but it looked too big to wear.
Btw, my budget only can be up to 300$.

This will probably widen the range of brands you're looking at, but check http://forums.watchuseek.com/.

[oasis100]

watchuseek is a good forum,
you may also want to check out timezone.com.

[oasis100]

Questions for you watch ppl.

1) Do you know who makes Burberry watches?
2) Are Burberry watches any good or worth purchasing?
3) What CDN retailers sell Burberry watches?

Thanks!

You should stay away from designer branded watches, cause that's all they are. Those watches are just rebranded Fossil watches. You are paying for the name, and not for anything else, they are not good quality, and more than likely made in China. Buy from a watch company that has some pedigree.

[AudiDude]

My $59 Kenneth Cole watch has dust building up inside. I bought it in Vegas, the watch was $229 Canadian. I've worn it 20-30 times. I guess if I wear it in the rain or while sweating it's a goner.:lol: Either way designer watches suck and are not cool to wear two years later (if they still work), so don't bother.

Between Bulova and Movado in the lower price range, you're looking at Bulova for sure. Movado might have one watch for you at that price, and i'tll be boring. I'd also consider a Seiko or Seiko 5, Bulova is definitely not in a class above them.

[FilmKrew]

I like the Fossil watches with the changeable straps. They come in such a variety however, $30 a strap is too kind of much but I got mine from the outlet at Buffalo where they were $10 US.

[warpdrive]

Couldn't have agreed more. Also the fact that the Moon Watch really acted as an instrument, more than just a time piece makes it that much more impressive. It basically saved the lives of the astronauts in Apollo 13 on that 30 sec (?) burn timed by the SMP, when on board systems were shut off to conserve valuable power/wattage. If the accuracy wasn't there, they could have re-entered the atmosphere in a different angle, which they tell us could be fatal.

Yes, the Speedy Pro will always be in my top 5 favorite watches, just because of its significance. It's not the most expensive, nor the flashiest, nor it is a status symbol, but its pedigree and the fact it is played a part in man's greatest exploits will always keep it at the top of every watch enthusiast's favorites list

Rundown of its role in NASA
http://www.lesmala.net/jean-michel/speedmaster/nasastory.htm

http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/7308/lightbox2canon032.jpg (http://img22.imageshack.us/my.php?image=lightbox2canon032.jpg)

[tataynik]

Made in China?!?! :confused:

Thanks for pointing that out, it was not mentioned on J.Gray & other site.

[Stock R]

You should stay away from designer branded watches, cause that's all they are. Those watches are just rebranded Fossil watches. You are paying for the name, and not for anything else, they are not good quality, and more than likely made in China. Buy from a watch company that has some pedigree.

Thanks for the info. I was having trouble finding who manufactured the Burberry watches. I figured if Coach was using Movado, Burberry would be using someone decent... I was wrong :(

I've owned 3 Fossils and they were all junk. Definitely staying away now.

Unfortunately this means the hunt for the GF's watch continues...

[rfdrfd]

Thanks for the info. I was having trouble finding who manufactured the Burberry watches. I figured if Coach was using Movado, Burberry would be using someone decent... I was wrong :(

I've owned 3 Fossils and they were all junk. Definitely staying away now.

Unfortunately this means the hunt for the GF's watch continues...

Save up for a lady's Omega :cheesygri She will love you long time.

[oasis100]

Thanks for the info. I was having trouble finding who manufactured the Burberry watches. I figured if Coach was using Movado, Burberry would be using someone decent... I was wrong :(

I've owned 3 Fossils and they were all junk. Definitely staying away now.

Unfortunately this means the hunt for the GF's watch continues...

If you want some quality, buy a Citizen, eco-drive. Citizen is a well respected brand and a long history in watch making. Seiko is good also. Seiko made the Spring Drive, and that is one piece of watch making achievement.

[Stock R]

Save up for a lady's Omega :cheesygri She will love you long time.

If you want some quality, buy a Citizen, eco-drive. Citizen is a well respected brand and a long history in watch making. Seiko is good also. Seiko made the Spring Drive, and that is one piece of watch making achievement.

THanks for the suggestion guys. Fortunately I'm not buying her a watch as a gift so I'm ok. Unfortunately I am still responsible for finding her watch...

I went through all 90+ pages in this thread yesterday trying to find something she'd like and all I came out with was:

1)I want an orange monster
2)No RFD watch lovers are women :P

[rfdrfd]

I went through all 90+ pages in this thread yesterday trying to find something she'd like and all I came out with was:

1)I want an orange monster
2)No RFD watch lovers are women :P

:lol: well said

[rfdrfd]

Hey all Swiss Army watch lovers, the Swiss Outlet sale is on again !!

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?p=8362404#post8362404


I took pics this year to show you some of their selection. Enjoy

[user01]

http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/8210/usssa.th.jpg (http://img25.imageshack.us/my.php?image=usssa.jpg)


Any interest on a group buy on the Obama watch, Jorg Gray Military Chrono?
http://www.onthedash.com/docs/obama.html

$325 from Jorg Gray site
http://www.jorggray.com/jg6500.html

$181 from USimprints w/o logo, minimum 12 pcs. It is identical to Obama's except for the secret service logo.

http://www.usimprints.com/prod/promotional-chronograph-watches-jorg-gray-water-454599.htm
A watch I would buy but not for $325... :o:o:o

[Jaytee]

What is a reasonably priced, decent quality watch that shows its gears? What is the name of these types of watches?

All the ones I've looked at are very expensive.

Thanks.

[rfdrfd]

What is a reasonably priced, decent quality watch that shows its gears? What is the name of these types of watches?

All the ones I've looked at are very expensive.

Thanks.

Skeleton - shows it gears from the front (and back sometimes)

Display back - shows it gears from the back only

[Jaytee]

Skeleton - shows it gears from the front (and back sometimes)

Display back - shows it gears from the back only

Cool, thanks for the quick reply.

It will make searching for one a lot easier.

[soconnell74]

I'm quite keen on this IWC watch: IW371701

https://www.iwc.com/collection/_img/4_0_pilotswatches/3717_001_m.jpg

Anybody know where the best (cheapest) place to pick one up would be?

[Cream Puff]

used to be a seiko lover, now in love with citizen ecodrive watches =)

[najibs]

I'm quite keen on this IWC watch: IW371701

https://www.iwc.com/collection/_img/4_0_pilotswatches/3717_001_m.jpg

Anybody know where the best (cheapest) place to pick one up would be?

IWC and cheap don't really belong in the same sentence.

[soconnell74]

IWC and cheap don't really belong in the same sentence.

That's why I said "cheapest" :cheesygri ... I know its gonna cost but I'd like to not pay more than I need to.

[tonylau]

I just ordered this watch for 122 usd:
Citizen Eco-Drive Calibre BL9000-08A Perpetual Calendar Minute Repeater Mens Watch
http://www.chronoshark.com/images/Product/medium/344.jpg

Any comment on this one? Have yet received it.

[MATHEMATICS]

Hey guys, whats the ideal watch size for someone with small wrists? And do leather straps make it fit better?

[bird4]

Hey guys, whats the ideal watch size for someone with small wrists? And do leather straps make it fit better?

Seiko SNK809. I think this is a pretty sweet little watch. It's an automatic (with a see-through back), and can be had off of ebay for ~$60 new. Also comes in blue, green, and khaki.

http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/2871/seiko20snk80920flieger.jpg

http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/44/seiko5automaticsnk80970.jpg

[yucksta]

seiko spirit...simple, subtle, classy and moderately priced...just like its owner.

(perfect for small wrists)

http://skywatch1.cafe24.com/all_images/seiko_456.jpg

[bird4]

^^Those are great pictures. I also really like the version with the white face and blue hands.

http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/5471/scvs01317tk.jpg

[lilgreek]

Hey guys,

I have some questions for the watch experts..first off, anybody heard of technomarine? A friend of mine at work has one and is telling me how good they are. Are they any good?

Secondly, I was thinking of picking up a Seiko Sportura Honda F1 Racing watch, anybody have any experiance with this watch?

I basically want a nice everyday watch to wear.

[ah_long]

Hey guys,

I have some questions for the watch experts..first off, anybody heard of technomarine? A friend of mine at work has one and is telling me how good they are. Are they any good?

Secondly, I was thinking of picking up a Seiko Sportura Honda F1 Racing watch, anybody have any experiance with this watch?

I basically want a nice everyday watch to wear.

I have one..
it's a decent watch.. I've gotten quite a few compliments on it...

btw... i do plan to sell mine.. there's some scuffs on the bracelet.. the rest is mint.. lmk if u are interested

[lilgreek]

ah long.....which watch are you referring to?

[crisis1900]

Hey guys,

I have some questions for the watch experts..first off, anybody heard of technomarine? A friend of mine at work has one and is telling me how good they are. Are they any good?

Secondly, I was thinking of picking up a Seiko Sportura Honda F1 Racing watch, anybody have any experiance with this watch?

I basically want a nice everyday watch to wear.

General consensus online is that technomarine's are overpriced for what you get. watchuseek (http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthread.php?t=230616&highlight=technomarine)

as for the Seiko, it's a really nice watch, but if you aren't dead set on that model, there's a lot of different watches you can get for the same price range as the F1 Racing.

[MATHEMATICS]

seiko spirit...simple, subtle, classy and moderately priced...just like its owner.

(perfect for small wrists)

http://skywatch1.cafe24.com/all_images/seiko_456.jpg

Very nice. Suprisingly it doesnt look like a watch for the "older generation." Anyone know where to get in Toronto and what to expect in terms of price?

[vrus]

Nice suggestions for the watches with small wrists. Any other suggestions that are military inspired? I really did the Seiko SNK809 but i want to see what other choices are available.

[lilgreek]

After looking around and readng a little bit about different types of watches...I settled for a Seiko SNM037...for now.

I think I am starting to get addicted to watches lol...I keep looking for more. I am still looking for that Seiko Sportura though.

If anybody sees a good deal on one let me know.

Thanx

[ah_long]

ah long.....which watch are you referring to?

this is the exact same model i have
PM me if you are interested

http://www.sunnywatches.com/media/Seiko_Watches/Seiko_Sportura_F1_Honda_Racing_SNA749P2.jpg

[lilgreek]

ah long....thats a nice watch but not the one i am interested in....i wanted to get the other one that has the black strap with red on the sides and underneeth

[crisis1900]

ah long....thats a nice watch but not the one i am interested in....i wanted to get the other one that has the black strap with red on the sides and underneeth

Is it one of these?
SPC009 SEIKO F1 HONDA RACING (http://www.fagotime.com/spc009.html)
SNA749 SEIKO HONDA F1 RACING (http://www.fagotime.com/sna749.html)

Fargo Time has a store in Toronto, but it seems overpriced compared to reliable sellers from ebay. (They don't list the price of these 2 watches, but I compared the skx007 to what I've found online)

[lilgreek]

Hi Crisis,

Yeah the second one is the one I was refering to. I already went to Fargo Time, very nice people there....but I tried on the first one and it felt a little wierd to me (maybe it wasnt heavy enough). He was selling the first one for 425 and the second for 337 (the second was out of stock)...

The prices are actually pretty good, if I remember correctly, all seiko's are 50% off retail.

I am now also looking into a Formula 1 Tag...

[kevi8991]

I'm lookin for a decent, inexpensive chronograph skeleton automatic pocket watch/wristwatch, and I would prefer it to be under $200.00. I live in Mississauga, and I have a cheap Casio that I got from Hong Kong. I'm looking at this one right here, the Chase-Durer USAF B-52 Weapons School Watch.
The link is below:
http://www.stauer.com/item/Chase-Durer-USAF-B-52-Weapons-School-Watch/14869.

The only problem is the cost and the fact that it isn't a skeleton watch. I would prefer if it also had the date andd has a digital display somewhere.

I know that this is a lot to ask, but if ANYONE can give me ANYTHING to work with here, I would really appreciate it.

[rfdrfd]

I'm lookin for a decent, inexpensive chronograph skeleton automatic pocket watch/wristwatch, and I would prefer it to be under $200.00. I live in Mississauga, and I have a cheap Casio that I got from Hong Kong. I'm looking at this one right here, the Chase-Durer USAF B-52 Weapons School Watch.
The link is below:
http://www.stauer.com/item/Chase-Durer-USAF-B-52-Weapons-School-Watch/14869.

The only problem is the cost and the fact that it isn't a skeleton watch. I would prefer if it also had the date andd has a digital display somewhere.

I know that this is a lot to ask, but if ANYONE can give me ANYTHING to work with here, I would really appreciate it.

Although Chase-Durer's watches are very cool looking, on many serious watch forums, their reputation for poor quality is quite well known. So, you may want to think twice before getting a C-D.

By skeleton, you wanted both the FRONT and the BACK to be display (see-thru) ? That is quite unique when you combine it with an automatic one. Plus a chronograph.

Oris has a skeleton watch, but it does not have the chronograph. But Oris isn't what you would consider inexpensive.

[tataynik]

I'm lookin for a decent, inexpensive chronograph skeleton automatic pocket watch/wristwatch, and I would prefer it to be under $200.00. I live in Mississauga, and I have a cheap Casio that I got from Hong Kong. I'm looking at this one right here, the Chase-Durer USAF B-52 Weapons School Watch.
The link is below:
http://www.stauer.com/item/Chase-Durer-USAF-B-52-Weapons-School-Watch/14869.

The only problem is the cost and the fact that it isn't a skeleton watch. I would prefer if it also had the date andd has a digital display somewhere.

I know that this is a lot to ask, but if ANYONE can give me ANYTHING to work with here, I would really appreciate it.


You will have a hard time locating a skeleton chrono. Not many out there, specially @ $200.
Also skeleton watches are Automatics so you can not have a digital display with it.

[emale]

Nothing beats the speedy pro....my everyday wearer right now.

http://i39.tinypic.com/2zhphug.jpg
http://i39.tinypic.com/2w1tz44.jpg

[LaymanX]

Nothing beats the speedy pro....my everyday wearer right now.

http://i39.tinypic.com/2zhphug.jpg
http://i39.tinypic.com/2w1tz44.jpg

I have this exact same watch, but I find too many other people wear it. :mad:

[LaymanX]

This is the one I am targeting for my next trip to HK/Japan


http://home.watchprosite.com/img/watchprosite/ml/46/scaled/ml_image.586146.jpg

[rfdrfd]

Nice suggestions for the watches with small wrists. Any other suggestions that are military inspired? I really did the Seiko SNK809 but i want to see what other choices are available.

I have a small wrist ! Believe me. Military inspired, I'd highly recommend Luminox or Tracer. Luminox are worn by US Navy Seals, I have 2 of these. The original navy seals and F16. They have tritium gas powered tubes that glow for at least 25 yrs, continously glows without any charging from sunlight. Very cool.

http://www.luminox.com/

The original series is rubber and is very very comfortable. Bass Pro used to sell these, but they don't anymore. Look around, maybe online. If you can go to Hong Kong (like I did), they are cheaper there ! hehe

[tataynik]

Nice suggestions for the watches with small wrists. Any other suggestions that are military inspired? I really did the Seiko SNK809 but i want to see what other choices are available.

Todays ChronoShark deal should be ideal for small wrist and military inspired and the price is perfect for a daily kicker. You need a US address though:(

http://www.chronoshark.com/default.aspx?pmc=DS

Hamilton Khaki III for US$79

[blahing]

I like the style of the Police Twingear watch but don't know where to buy it. The only place I've ever seen Police watches was in HK. Anyone seen a retailer selling it around Vancouver?


http://www.watchesshop.com/products/11397JSB-02A-Twingear-black-dial-black/orange-strap-gents-watch-1765.html

[najibs]

I have this exact same watch, but I find too many other people wear it. :mad:

Too many people? Where the heck do you hang out? The Speedy is certainly not an uncommon watch, but certainly not as casual as you make it sound. I used to have one, and sold it. I miss it.

[boredstudent3]

i got this oakley detonator watch...sometimes i feel like i can 'detonate' an explosive when wearing it...haha...like james bond or ethan hunt...:D

http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/4895/detonator.th.jpg

[RTC]

I like the style of the Police Twingear watch but don't know where to buy it. The only place I've ever seen Police watches was in HK. Anyone seen a retailer selling it around Vancouver?


I was just in Markville mall yesterday, and there was a store called "Jewellery Forever" (I think) near the food court/top of escilator and they had a sign for Police watches... on sale too. I didn't take look to see what they had though.

edit: seeing as your in Vancouver it probably won't help you, sorry...

[rfdrfd]

My recent acquisition.... any guesses?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/gundam91/DSC09444.jpg

[RiCHC3]

Snagged this off ebay (from a UK seller, high feedback and comes with box and authenticity etc)

Police - Charger
http://www.watchesshop.com/products/images/img_1671_6428_CHARGER%20PL11597JST-02-1.jpg

[RastaManMax]

I have this exact same watch, but I find too many other people wear it. :mad:

I've only seen 1 person wearing a Speedy Pro. Nice watch. Almost got one but then tried it on and decided against it in order to save some loot.

[LaymanX]

I've only seen 1 person wearing a Speedy Pro. Nice watch. Almost got one but then tried it on and decided against it in order to save some loot.

Well, I guess it depends on where you work. I'm on Bay St. and everyone sports a decent watch. I'm not kidding, a Speedy for men is the same thing as an LV bag for women.. extremely overdone.

[mannyb]

Well, I guess it depends on where you work. I'm on Bay St. and everyone sports a decent watch. I'm not kidding, a Speedy for men is the same thing as an LV bag for women.. extremely overdone.I'm at King & Bay and I have a 2008 model Rolex Datejust and a year 2000 Omega Speedmaster Classic. But I've also seen quite a few executives sport Timex watches.

[MrDisco]

I had a chance to try out the Omega Seamaster 300 M Chrono Diver (Black dial) today. I was rather surprised at how chunky this watch is (I'm guessing it was 2-2.5cm thick). Looked quite nice but I'm not sure if I'm as keen on this style as I once was.

[MrDisco]

He was selling the first one for 425 and the second for 337 (the second was out of stock)...



CDN? That's a really good price. I saw those exact watches today at the Bay and with their 25% off sale they were asking $670 and $560 for those two models.

[AudiDude]

My recent acquisition.... any guesses?


Looks like a Ball watch to me.

I had a chance to try out the Omega Seamaster 300 M Chrono Diver (Black dial) today. I was rather surprised at how chunky this watch is (I'm guessing it was 2-2.5cm thick). Looked quite nice but I'm not sure if I'm as keen on this style as I once was.

If you get any watch that is an automatic and a chronograph, you are asking for a thick watch. My Seamaster 300m Diver Chronometer fits like a glove while the chronograph version feels like a small weight on my arm and the band must be tighter so that it doesn't rotate so easy.

[Pottertons]

My dream watch would be the Breitling for Bentley Chronograph watches.

Absolute quality. And looks well sharp.

Pretty much any type of Chronograph watch will do for me. So long as the little dials actually function and are not just a cosmetic addition. lol

[RastaManMax]

Well, I guess it depends on where you work. I'm on Bay St. and everyone sports a decent watch. I'm not kidding, a Speedy for men is the same thing as an LV bag for women.. extremely overdone.

I work in the financial district and haven't noticed many nice watches myself. Lots of people at my work sport Movado's.

[trini_gyalie]

Citizen Eco-Drive!!!

[billdozer]

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hoDeydimxag/RnPHLyYBkkI/AAAAAAAAACE/z51BSAPOneo/s400/casio53w.jpg

[rfdrfd]

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hoDeydimxag/RnPHLyYBkkI/AAAAAAAAACE/z51BSAPOneo/s400/casio53w.jpg

I have this exact same watch !

[scoobydoo]

Anyone know where to get ALDO watches? I assume they are knock offs?

[dmatthew]

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore, specifically this one:
http://www.mens-watches-guide.com/images/royal_oak_offshore_chronograph.jpg

[mannyb]

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore, specifically this one:
http://www.mens-watches-guide.com/images/royal_oak_offshore_chronograph.jpgAP's are nice...and expensive ;-)

[najibs]

Anyone looking for a great deal on a decent watch, check out today's invictashark deal. It's an Invicta 8926, that looks similar to a Rolex Sub, and is selling for under $60! The catch is, you have to have a US address to have it shipped to. I've had one of these 8926 Invictas since 2001 as a beater watch and it's been great! Looks nice, feels nice, and it's an automatic movement, not quartz!

http://invicta.chronoshark.com/default.aspx?pmc=SB&affiliateid=10056

http://invicta.chronoshark.com/images/Product/large/452.jpg

[accesskb]

http://users.telenet.be/neatlittlefellow/public/imgsharing/Oris_BC3+_11.jpg

I have an Oris BC3. Have had it for 6 yrs now and still running fine. Clean, modern and minimal. Black racing rubber strap. swiss made

[Vanno]

Thanks for that post Najibs! Ordered the watch after seeing some pics of it on someone's wrist.

Looks decent for something to kick around town.

[groo]

http://users.telenet.be/neatlittlefellow/public/imgsharing/Oris_BC3+_11.jpg

I have an Oris BC3. Have had it for 6 yrs now and still running fine. Clean, modern and minimal. Black racing rubber strap. swiss made

I'd hope that an Oris would still work fine after 6 years :)

[accesskb]

I'd hope that an Oris would still work fine after 6 years :)

yeah i use it everywhere - running, swimming, nightouts... god know how many times i've dropped it on the floor and knocked it on hard surfaces. I think the investment was a good one. :D its sporty and classy looking

[KennyX]

not necessarily a favorite, but in the rotation:

http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/3509/p1040298x.jpg

[mannyb]

These are my current watches in rotation:

http://img95.imageshack.us/img95/7807/imgp174411st5.jpg
By mbinaday (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/mbinaday), shot with PENTAX K10D (http://profile.imageshack.us/camerabuy.php?model=PENTAX+K10D&make=PENTAX+Corporation) at 2008-12-28

I also have a Tissot T-Touch. The left one is a Omega Speedmaster Classic (aka Golden Gate) with two tone 18K Gold & SS with Triple Date and Moonphase which I bought new in Dec 2000. The other one is a Rolex DJ bought new in April 2008.

[mikep]

If price was no option...

I would buy...

http://www.blancpain.ch/var/plain_site/storage/images/watches/anew07/6025as_3430_55_sb/198884-1-eng-GB/6025as_3430_55_sb.png (http://www.blancpain.ch/e/collections/specialites/men/tourbillon/platinum/6025as_3430_55)


Click on the image for more info.

[mannyb]

If price was no option...

I would buy...


Click on the image for more info.Nice watch. But I've always found skeleton watches a challenge to read. I prefer this Blancpain:

http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/3488/00225343463b.jpg
By mbinaday (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/mbinaday) at 2009-07-07

The Carrousel Volant Une Minute retails for USD $180,300

[mtl514]

got a citizen eco-drive the other day.. looks clean n simple, the way i like it.

kinda bummed out.. paid over 250 for it and see it for 150 online :(

[mikep]

Well since I don't see a Blancpain in my near future, I guess I will keep wearing my St. Moritz Aquamatic. I love the back of it, it is glass and allows you to see the automatic movement. A bit heavy though.

I do not buy any jewelry for myself at all. But I do buy watches. At least one a year. I just bought another one last week while outlet shopping in Maine.

I have quite a few now. Too many even. Some cheap ones, many in the couple of hundred dollar range, and a few expensive ones.

The funny part is, I rarely ever wear them.

I just buy them when I find one that catches my attention.


http://ep.yimg.com/ip/I/fulfillmentadventures_2058_4363519

[rfdrfd]

got a citizen eco-drive the other day.. looks clean n simple, the way i like it.

kinda bummed out.. paid over 250 for it and see it for 150 online :(

Don't worry, online are usually grey markets. Your warranties may not apply to Citizen, and sometimes you get hit with duties, brokerage UPS fees, and if your watch gets lost in the mail, so much hassles.

[faken]

Don't worry, online are usually grey markets. Your warranties may not apply to Citizen, and sometimes you get hit with duties, brokerage UPS fees, and if your watch gets lost in the mail, so much hassles.

x2. I bought my dad a Citizen watch for Father's Day. I was going to order it online but ended up getting it at The Bay with 10% off :). Plus you get warranty on the watch and the battery. :cheesygri

[ji2o0k]

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hoDeydimxag/RnPHLyYBkkI/AAAAAAAAACE/z51BSAPOneo/s400/casio53w.jpg
I have this exact same watch !
hahah me too....still ticking! though the wristband cracked....I need to replace it....

[najibs]

It's Thriller time....:twisted:

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd258/chronokid_photos/DSCN1085.jpg

[oasis100]

http://cdn.overstock.com/images/products/3/L11075402.jpg

I own this watch. Very nice.

[gizmo8]

I have this exact same watch, but I find too many other people wear it. :mad:


wrong too many people wear fake ones..this watch is a classic.

[skanji]

http://cdn.overstock.com/images/products/3/L11075402.jpg

I own this watch. Very nice.

where'd you get it from and how much? nice looking watch!

[Shaykeija]

3 Gucci's, 1 Movado, 1 14kt gold Lady Elgin from 1917 ( works like a charm) and a Protor 18kt we figure is from the early 1900's.(works also) just a couple of the 45 watches I have.

[keeter]

http://www.orahirek.hu/wp-content/2008/05/zenith-class-automatique-elite-2.jpg

my next watch :D

[najibs]

Here's my latest acquisition. As I'm a huge fan of James Bond, especially the Brosnan Bond, I had to take it one step further than just getting the Omega 2531.80, so I found a deal I could not pass up on a limited edition 2537.80. THe first of the LE Omega's. This is one of 10,007 produced. You either love it, or hate it. Some think it's cheesy, but those who are Bond fans will understand :cheesygri

The difference between this and the regular Omega 2531.80 is the obvious 007 logo etched right above the 6 o'clock marker, then '007' embossed all over the dial instead of the waves, white gold around the hour/minute markers, and the clasp also has the '007' logo.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j5/vantecs/bond007.jpg

[specs_bv]

35% off watches this weekend @ The Bay

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=765497

[misterzaku]

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f18/alexofmyeye/DSCF2345.jpg

my favourite watch of all time

[mannyb]

my favourite watch of all time+1

[williamsauga]

+1

+2

[kelvin]

Just got this one yesterday, pretty cool!:D
http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/4622/seikopic.jpg (http://img204.imageshack.us/i/seikopic.jpg/)

[weedb0y]

What watch is that? Coutura?

and how much?

[kelvin]

Chronograph.

[bhninja]

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f18/alexofmyeye/DSCF2345.jpg

my favourite watch of all time


How does it read your pulse? Do you wear a chest monitor or do you just the watch?

[rfdrfd]

How does it read your pulse? Do you wear a chest monitor or do you just the watch?

You put your finger on that glass part on the bottom right, and measures your pulse.

I had a similar one as well, but it didn't work so well while I was on the treadmill. Can't really put one finger and hold it still while running fast.


I bought the Suunto watch with the heart rate belt transmitter. It actually transmits my heart rate right to the treadmill, so the treadmill program will adjust the intensity level to keep my target heart rate too.

[rfdrfd]

Here's my latest acquisition. As I'm a huge fan of James Bond, especially the Brosnan Bond, I had to take it one step further than just getting the Omega 2531.80, so I found a deal I could not pass up on a limited edition 2537.80. THe first of the LE Omega's. This is one of 10,007 produced. You either love it, or hate it. Some think it's cheesy, but those who are Bond fans will understand :cheesygri

The difference between this and the regular Omega 2531.80 is the obvious 007 logo etched right above the 6 o'clock marker, then '007' embossed all over the dial instead of the waves, white gold around the hour/minute markers, and the clasp also has the '007' logo.



Congrats!! Another Omega owner. I have the Seamaster 300m - black myself.

If you don't mind saying, how much did that 007 set you back? If you're wrist is big enough, did you try out the Planet Ocean as well? They have a PO for Quantum of Solace as well.

[veryhuman]

I have a new Omega Speedmaster up for sale if anyone's interested.

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=770889

[tng11]

Thought I'd share these pictures of my little family of watches:

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l218/thomassiufaing/CIMG2297.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l218/thomassiufaing/CIMG2298.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l218/thomassiufaing/CIMG2312.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l218/thomassiufaing/CIMG2300.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l218/thomassiufaing/CIMG2299.jpg

My favourite of the 3 is a tough choice, but I think I would choose the IWC. The brownish dial and strap makes the watch classy, while sporty with the large Arabic numerals. The Breguet is my second favourite as it's the perfect balance between sport and classic.

And I miss this pair I had for a short while (2 months)- Beautiful watches but those bezels are too easy to damage:

The Safari (silver on brown strap) was by far my favourite of the two. It wasn't too comfortable as you can probably tell by how big it sat on my wrist.

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l218/thomassiufaing/IMG_0842.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l218/thomassiufaing/IMG_0711.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l218/thomassiufaing/IMG_0600.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l218/thomassiufaing/IMG_0799.jpg

[tng11]

And this is the watch I dream about all the time:

http://watches.infoniac.com/uimg/audemars-piguet-royal-oak-carbon-concept-tourbillon-chronograph.jpg

I had the chance to handle one of these at a dealer in Hong Kong. It was HK$2.12 million, or almost $300K. :lol:

[MasZakrY]

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l218/thomassiufaing/IMG_0600.jpg


I think that AP is a little too big for those wrists :razz:

If those are real.. that is more then $20,000 in watches...

[najibs]

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l218/thomassiufaing/CIMG2300.jpg]

Love the IWC. Always been a big fan of the brand. The others, although lovely, I wouldn't buy for myself. Nice collection. I'll probably be selling my Breitling Aerospace Avantage and Omega Seamaster 007 LE once my Breitling B-1 arrives though, if anyone's interested :twisted:

[Stock R]

I think that AP is a little too big for those wrists :razz:



+1! First thing I thought!

[theabstract]

I have an IWC too. The spitfire chrono.

Love it, but it set me back quite a bit.

http://www.gemnation.com/images/watches/IWCw/IW370628.jpg



[QUOTE=tng11;9159682]Thought I'd share these pictures of my little family of watches:


My favourite of the 3 is a tough choice, but I think I would choose the IWC. The brownish dial and strap makes the watch classy, while sporty with the large Arabic numerals. The Breguet is my second favourite as it's the perfect balance between sport and classic.

And I miss this pair I had for a short while (2 months)- Beautiful watches but those bezels are too easy to damage:

The Safari (silver on brown strap) was by far my favourite of the two. It wasn't too comfortable as you can probably tell by how big it sat on my wrist.

[rfdrfd]

I have an IWC too. The spitfire chrono.





Wow, IWC !! Sweet. That must have cost a pretty penny.

I love the look of the IWC Top Gun !

[najibs]

After a while of searching for a B-1, and having owned a gray dial version last year, which i sold because I wasn't crazy about it. I finally found one with a black dial, and a week ago I took delivery of this beauty:

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j5/vantecs/DSCF7522.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j5/vantecs/DSCF7524.jpg

Next on my list, hopefully in the not too distant future, I'd love to get an IWC XVI Spitfire.

[Valenzia]

If I have the money, it would be the Rolex Deep Sea or Daytona

[najibs]

If I have the money, it would be the Rolex Deep Sea or Daytona

Love the Daytona. I think the Deep Sea is ugly though. I'd much rather have the older Sea-Dweller.

[tng11]

Love the Daytona. I think the Deep Sea is ugly though. I'd much rather have the older Sea-Dweller.

Yeah, I don't like the way Rolex has gone in the past few years. The DSSD is a poorly proportioned watch, the case is really heavy and thick and it just doesn't feel right on the wrist. I also like the old-school flimsy clasps for some strange reason, which is why I refuse to buy a more recent Daytona. I've been longing to get a Zenith Daytona (the white dial with black subdials) the prices have come down quite a bit but I think I need to sell 2 of my current watches before getting that.

[rfdrfd]

After a while of searching for a B-1, and having owned a gray dial version last year, which i sold because I wasn't crazy about it. I finally found one with a black dial, and a week ago I took delivery of this beauty:



Congrats! A beauty. Where'd u get it? La Swiss ?

[sPiKyAZN]

Recently picked up a new Tissot PRC 200! I can't stop looking at it when it's on my wrist.
http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/153/prc200.png

I can't decide whether to keep the metal bracelet or pick up a Hirsch Golfer leather strap. What do you guys think? Stole some pics from "Heky" on watchuseek forums:

http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/9378/tissotprc2004.jpg
http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/7351/tissotprc2001.jpg

[MoonDoggy]

^^ prc 200 is nice. i have one myself.

can anyone recommend an everyday watch for about $500. Looking for something casual but versatile that i can wear with tshirt/jeans or shirt/pants.

[najibs]

Congrats! A beauty. Where'd u get it? La Swiss ?

Got it from a private seller in the US. These have been discontinued since 2005/2006 and have been hard to find since.

I just bought a UTC module for it, but I need to get the UTC re-dialed to a black dial in order for it to match. THe UTC module for those that don't know is basically an extra small watch that goes on the top part of the bracelet. Once it's done it'll look like this:

http://donindiano.lanetcie.com/watches/breitling/b-1/images/b-1+utc

[bigEfromGP]

Got it from a private seller in the US. These have been discontinued since 2005/2006 and have been hard to find since.

I just bought a UTC module for it, but I need to get the UTC re-dialed to a black dial in order for it to match. THe UTC module for those that don't know is basically an extra small watch that goes on the top part of the bracelet. Once it's done it'll look like this:

http://donindiano.lanetcie.com/watches/breitling/b-1/images/b-1+utc

Big newb question here but, why do you want the 2nd smaller clock? Perhaps if you travel alot into a certain time zone?

[najibs]

Big newb question here but, why do you want the 2nd smaller clock? Perhaps if you travel alot into a certain time zone?

Nope, I simply like it for the look, and the fact that it's a rare and unique piece.

[blackmoon69]

Recently picked up a new Tissot PRC 200! I can't stop looking at it when it's on my wrist.
http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/153/prc200.png

I can't decide whether to keep the metal bracelet or pick up a Hirsch Golfer leather strap. What do you guys think? Stole some pics from "Heky" on watchuseek forums:

http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/9378/tissotprc2004.jpg
http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/7351/tissotprc2001.jpg

ill go with the leather strap nice watch may i know how much did you pay for it?

[sPiKyAZN]

ill go with the leather strap nice watch may i know how much did you pay for it?

I tried a few different places...I think Peoples wouldn't even knock a penny off MSRP (crazy). Most other places offered about $440 tax included, but there's a place in pacific mall that did it for $400 tax included. I'm pretty sure that place is legit because the store has been around a long time and I got all the proper warranty cards and stuff.

[monty613]

Recently picked up a new Tissot PRC 200! I can't stop looking at it when it's on my wrist.


really like this watch and the price point is right. though i'd prefer a white dial.

[tng11]

I traded my St. Exupery IWC chrono plus some cash to a private collector for this:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2144/2316780930_7052f27bab.jpg?v=0

I have been searching a long time for one of the Ceramic Doppelchronographs and not the Top Gun version because I can't stand the cheesy Top Gun markings. Hoping to have it in my hands next week, but I think I need to send it in for a service and a new strap too.

[mannyb]

Recently picked up a new Tissot PRC 200! I can't stop looking at it when it's on my wrist. I can't decide whether to keep the metal bracelet or pick up a Hirsch Golfer leather strap. What do you guys think?+1 metal bracelet.

[Jaytee]

My friend picked up a Tissot PRC 200 a few weeks ago. Its a beaut.

I take the medal band over leather any day.

[nighthawk26]

I've had a PRC 200 with the blue face for a few years now, and I love it. Last year I picked up a Montblanc Timewalker... I see a nasty habbit forming..and getting mroe expensive.

[blackmoon69]

the prc 200 blue face looks nice too.
thanks for the info spikyAZN

[sPiKyAZN]

I've had a PRC 200 with the blue face for a few years now, and I love it. Last year I picked up a Montblanc Timewalker... I see a nasty habbit forming..and getting mroe expensive.

I know what you mean, I've already been thinking about what my next watch will be:

http://www.designervalues.com/images/Omega/22085000.JPG

Perhaps when I graduate and get a proper job. And win a few lotteries or something...

[najibs]

I traded my St. Exupery IWC chrono plus some cash to a private collector for this:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2144/2316780930_7052f27bab.jpg?v=0

I have been searching a long time for one of the Ceramic Doppelchronographs and not the Top Gun version because I can't stand the cheesy Top Gun markings. Hoping to have it in my hands next week, but I think I need to send it in for a service and a new strap too.

Looks great. I want a Mark XVI Spitfire...

[d0fuz]

Hey watch lovers,

I wanted to ask if anyone here have made a purchase on ebay for a nice watch. I see that there is nice prices for watches ie. the Tissot PRC200 at around 250~. These sellers also have some 1000+ feedback.
Let me know what you guys think :)

-d

[sPiKyAZN]

Hey watch lovers,

I wanted to ask if anyone here have made a purchase on ebay for a nice watch. I see that there is nice prices for watches ie. the Tissot PRC200 at around 250~. These sellers also have some 1000+ feedback.
Let me know what you guys think :)

-d

As long as it comes with the proper warranty card and a serial number on the back I think you should be fine (for a PRC 200 at least). I personally did not have the balls to buy it off ebay, but I'm sure its fine especially given the amount of feedback. Just keep in mind there are actually fakes out there even though Tissots aren't that expensive:

http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthread.php?t=234250

You also have to wonder how they can sell it that cheap. Do they have extremely low mark-ups due to high volume and little-to-no overhead? Or are they grey market/stolen which means the serial numbers could possibly be blacklisted (bad).

[misterzaku]

Just got a few in the mail... Totally in love with them :0

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f18/alexofmyeye/DSC_0062-1.jpg http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f18/alexofmyeye/DSC_0067.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f18/alexofmyeye/DSC_0068.jpg

[Vladcanada]

hey whats the best local forum to try and sell used cartier watch? I'm toying with idea of selling mine, cuz i dont really wear them as i have few new ones... Where would you post?

[Yankees 1903]

It seems like G-Shock watches are becoming a fashion statement with some celebrities, hopefully they don't become so popular that every wannabe fool starts wearing them. Always loved the G-Shock for their durability and retro look, I should probably stop buying so many. Their not my best watches buy I do love wearing them.

http://www.gshock.com/resource/images/products/lrg/GWM5600-1_medium.png

http://www.gshock.com/resource/images/products/lrg/G5500SRF-2_medium.png

[endless402]

Thought I'd share these pictures of my little family of watches:

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l218/thomassiufaing/CIMG2297.jpg


I would have expected better AR...



http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l218/thomassiufaing/IMG_0711.jpg

um...the 120 on the tachymetre looks off....
if that were real, dunno how that would pass QC

[mebiuspower]

I have a Marathon TSAR. Looking to get a Omega 3570.50. Fan of IWC & Panerai as well.

http://transgressive.ca/images/firearms/_DSC7586.jpg

[xbl_sucks]

Tag Heuer is the only way to go....if I could afford one. I have a good Guess watch looks more expensive then it is. Paid $220 for it, anybody know a good place for cheap authentic Tags? Don't want that knock off crap

[rfdrfd]

Tag Heuer is the only way to go....if I could afford one. I have a good Guess watch looks more expensive then it is. Paid $220 for it, anybody know a good place for cheap authentic Tags? Don't want that knock off crap

Tag is definitely a good entry point for "real" time pieces. Price is good and the brand is well known. A good "guys" piece.

Also give Ball Watch a gander. http://www.ballwatch.com/

Pricing is about the same range and Ball is also recognized world-wide. Esp with its self powered Tritum tubes (glows with gas for 25yrs without external light source). I have the Engineer Hydrocarbon Classic III. Its awesome.

Whatever you do, don't jump into Omega. Once bitten by the Omega bug, you won't be able to stop ! Got myself two Omega's already.

[Anonymouse]

My wrist is 5.5 cm wide. When they talk about a 43mm watch, does that refer to the diameter of the dial, or the distance between the ends of the band receivers?

[hdom]

43mm would usually be refering to the diameter of the bezel / case, the basic overall dimension without lugs, buttons & crown in the equation.

For example on my new baby a Lum-Tec Bull45 A5(see pics below), the 45mm is the diameter of the circular bezel, which is also the width of the case on this.

I have small wrist like you as well but I don't mind this big piece on mine, so I wouldn't worry too much about wrist size (see last pic - it looks awesome on Domo).

Pictures
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk196/hugedom/6.jpg
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk196/hugedom/04.jpg
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk196/hugedom/8.jpg

My wrist is 5.5 cm wide. When they talk about a 43mm watch, does that refer to the diameter of the dial, or the distance between the ends of the band receivers?

[The unL33T]

I'm probably gonna get laughed at for this but I decided I'd take a chance and risk the $20 to order one of these little puppies:

http://www1.dealextreme.com/productimages/sku_14042_1.jpg
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.14042

As far as looks go it looks pretty awesome. I get lots of compliments on it and everyone is amazed when I tell them how much it was. So far two people I know ordered the same one (which is actually kind of annoying). It draws attention as well because you can see one part spinning away all the time and other people notice it, especially outdoors when it's sunny.

Only problem is it doesn't keep time very accurately.

[burnt_toast]

Tag is definitely a good entry point for "real" time pieces. Price is good and the brand is well known. A good "guys" piece.

Also give Ball Watch a gander. http://www.ballwatch.com/

Pricing is about the same range and Ball is also recognized world-wide. Esp with its self powered Tritum tubes (glows with gas for 25yrs without external light source). I have the Engineer Hydrocarbon Classic III. Its awesome.

Whatever you do, don't jump into Omega. Once bitten by the Omega bug, you won't be able to stop ! Got myself two Omega's already.

thanks for that site... that is something i will consider in the future...

[mebiuspower]

http://www.omegawatches.com/minisites/speedmaster/generic/minisite.html

This alone makes me want to own an Omega Speedmaster.

[Kieraw]

ill be going to the caribbean/duty free shopping island and am interested in picking up a new watch. i am not exactly sure what i want but how do you guys usually check whether you're actually getting a deal or not? do you have to bargain to get a good deal or do the prices start at reasonable levels?

thanks!!1!

[najibs]

ill be going to the caribbean/duty free shopping island and am interested in picking up a new watch. i am not exactly sure what i want but how do you guys usually check whether you're actually getting a deal or not? do you have to bargain to get a good deal or do the prices start at reasonable levels?

thanks!!1!

Know your retail prices. It all depends on the brand, too. In the US/Canada from authorized dealers I can easily get 25% off Omega or Breitling, and on some occasions as much as 40%. Rolex is tough to find discounted although some dealers here and there MAY discount 15% at best.

Not really sure about discounts on other brands.

[Kieraw]

Know your retail prices. It all depends on the brand, too. In the US/Canada from authorized dealers I can easily get 25% off Omega or Breitling, and on some occasions as much as 40%. Rolex is tough to find discounted although some dealers here and there MAY discount 15% at best.

Not really sure about discounts on other brands.

thanks for the quick reply.

not sure what exactly i'll be getting but i would like an automatic, simple faced, mid-large sized watch. any suggestions anyone?

current watch is an old seiko kinetic

[rfdrfd]

http://www.omegawatches.com/minisites/speedmaster/generic/minisite.html

This alone makes me want to own an Omega Speedmaster.

Definitely full of history the Speedmaster. But, they did false claim it was the only watch worn on the moon:

http://www.chronomaddox.com/moonmovement.html

To this day, Omega claims both in print advertizement and as of lately on the backs of display back Speedmasters that the "moonwatch" is “The first and only watch worn on the moon”.

This is not factually correct. Omega probably considers the Waltham being on the moon to be a bit of a "stowaway" situation and feels free to continue to use their "first and only" catch phrase. To be frank, I have some sympathy towards Omega on that. However, the fact remains... Regardless of how it got there, a Waltham was worn on the moon. And thus the slogan isn't factually correct even if the Waltham got there illegitimately.

[mebiuspower]

Regardless it did passed all NASA stress tests, Rolex, Brietling, Tag, etc all failed.

[hdom]

If the same tests were done today, I would expect results would be different. Ie. the Rolex Deep Sea-dweller is amazing watch.

I also want to point out there that has other watches that has been to space besides Omega since.

Regardless it did passed all NASA stress tests, Rolex, Brietling, Tag, etc all failed.

[tataynik]

Definitely full of history the Speedmaster. But, they did false claim it was the only watch worn on the moon:

http://www.chronomaddox.com/moonmovement.html

To this day, Omega claims both in print advertizement and as of lately on the backs of display back Speedmasters that the "moonwatch" is “The first and only watch worn on the moon”.



I also want to point out there that has other watches that has been to space besides Omega since.

MOON not SPACE

[najibs]

If the same tests were done today, I would expect results would be different. Ie. the Rolex Deep Sea-dweller is amazing watch.


See, this is where you are wrong, as you do not know the history behind the Speedmaster. NASA wanted a watch that was manual wind, because they were unsure of how self-winding watches would respond to zero gravity. not only that, they needed a Chronograph. The DSSD is neither manual wind, nor a chronograph, so it would never be used. You just think the watch is cool that's why you said that :lol:

[Right on time]

Toy watch- I have yellow one and the white one...so cute and bright!

[In-Dent]

I wear a Men's Rado Classic for special occassions/dressy days.

http://www.watches-brand.com/faceb/Rado-12310.jpg

I'm currently looking for a cheap watch to wear on a daily basis...thinking about the Casio below (@ zellers for 17.99). But I feel the digital doesn't look very "grown-up".

http://www.casio.com/resource/images/large/a168w-1_large.jpg

[AudiDude]

I would have expected better AR...


A/R on the outside does that. That is why some people do not like the Omega Planet Ocean, or buff off the A/R (which you can do because the Sapphire crystal is so tough).

Know your retail prices. It all depends on the brand, too. In the US/Canada from authorized dealers I can easily get 25% off Omega or Breitling, and on some occasions as much as 40%. Rolex is tough to find discounted although some dealers here and there MAY discount 15% at best.

Not really sure about discounts on other brands.

I heard Damiani is the king of discounters for Rolex, but I have not verified it...

Regardless it did passed all NASA stress tests, Rolex, Brietling, Tag, etc all failed.

True. There is no guarantee that the Watham performed any major beneficial fuction to the mission. The Speedmaster in the LEM was being substituted for a broken instrument. As fas as the possibility of a Rolex being used for anything critical, does anybody believe that a crew member specifically used an non NASA-certified watch to help during re-entry or the like. I know I wouldn't.

If the same tests were done today, I would expect results would be different. Ie. the Rolex Deep Sea-dweller is amazing watch.

I also want to point out there that has other watches that has been to space besides Omega since.

The Deep Sea Dweller doesn't have a Hesalite crystal = major fail. Sapphire shatters and produces shards. Hesalite can withstand blows that would shatter sapphire. Hesalite will not produce shards that can cut an puncture. A Speedmaster with a Hesalite crystal is not severely waterproof and in the vacuum of space doesn't have any extreme pressures placed upon it as pressure can fluctuate from positive to negative without the watch seeing harm. Also the Lemania movement in the Speedmaster has been proven to be very durable and reliable, which is why it was chosen.

See, this is where you are wrong, as you do not know the history behind the Speedmaster. NASA wanted a watch that was manual wind, because they were unsure of how self-winding watches would respond to zero gravity. not only that, they needed a Chronograph. The DSSD is neither manual wind, nor a chronograph, so it would never be used. You just think the watch is cool that's why you said that :lol:

:lol::lol::lol::lol:

Tag is definitely a good entry point for "real" time pieces. Price is good and the brand is well known. A good "guys" piece.

Also give Ball Watch a gander. http://www.ballwatch.com/

Pricing is about the same range and Ball is also recognized world-wide. Esp with its self powered Tritum tubes (glows with gas for 25yrs without external light source). I have the Engineer Hydrocarbon Classic III. Its awesome.

Whatever you do, don't jump into Omega. Once bitten by the Omega bug, you won't be able to stop ! Got myself two Omega's already.

You meant the one where you asked us to guess what kind of watch is was buy the lume and you never got back to me after I guessed it was a Ball watch...:)

Seriously, I found the Ball watches a little more expensive than some of the mid priced Tags. They are cheaper than the expensive Tags, but anybody that is looking at those has never owned a real timepiece as far as I am concerned. The Tag Aquaracer stuff is their sweetspot.

[rfdrfd]

You meant the one where you asked us to guess what kind of watch is was buy the lume and you never got back to me after I guessed it was a Ball watch...:)

Seriously, I found the Ball watches a little more expensive than some of the mid priced Tags. They are cheaper than the expensive Tags, but anybody that is looking at those has never owned a real timepiece as far as I am concerned. The Tag Aquaracer stuff is their sweetspot.


Oh... a prize for ya!! Didn't realize I never replied....

Actually, as luck would have it, my Classic III Ball watch stopped running a few weeks ago. It wasn't holding the power reserve. Some clutch or some mechanism must be loose of broken.

Sadly, I bought it in HK, and the USA Ball (I read) will not service Asian Balls. So, I'll have to get a friend to bring it back on his trip and get it done. At least it will be free. (Shipping to US also costs a lot)

[tng11]

A/R on the outside does that. That is why some people do not like the Omega Planet Ocean, or buff off the A/R (which you can do because the Sapphire crystal is so tough).
It also has to do with the lighting and angle I snapped the pictures at. The IWC does have a very visible blue tint to the crystal which actually makes it harder to read at times.

I heard Damiani is the king of discounters for Rolex, but I have not verified it...

La Difference (used to be on Bloor, and now in RH) had the best prices from what I remember. I inquired about a Sub and SD 2 years ago and they offered a 22% discount if paid by cash and 20% if paid by credit card. There's also an AD in Oakville (Knar Jewelers) that offers 20%+ discounts on Rolex- I had a fellow collector refer me there but I'm not in the market for a Rolex now.

[najibs]

It also has to do with the lighting and angle I snapped the pictures at. The IWC does have a very visible blue tint to the crystal which actually makes it harder to read at times.
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Sounds like it's an anti-reflective coating. I have it on my Breitlings and I find it shows dirt more. I'd prefer not having an anti-reflective coating on the crystal.

[hdom]

Yeah, the DSSD is a bad example, but I stick to if there is another mission to go to the MOON, there may be better option available to NASA.

The Seiko Spring Drive Spacewalk comes to mind.

See, this is where you are wrong, as you do not know the history behind the Speedmaster. NASA wanted a watch that was manual wind, because they were unsure of how self-winding watches would respond to zero gravity. not only that, they needed a Chronograph. The DSSD is neither manual wind, nor a chronograph, so it would never be used. You just think the watch is cool that's why you said that :lol:

[rfdrfd]

That's strange. Because having the AR is what a quality, high end watches will have. This makes it no reflective, esp. to overhead lights, sunlight and I found it does make the watch much, much easier to read.

Some higher end time pieces have double AR coating on both sides of the crystal. That makes the crystal almost invisible ! Its amazing to look at.


It also has to do with the lighting and angle I snapped the pictures at. The IWC does have a very visible blue tint to the crystal which actually makes it harder to read at times.

La Difference (used to be on Bloor, and now in RH) had the best prices from what I remember. I inquired about a Sub and SD 2 years ago and they offered a 22% discount if paid by cash and 20% if paid by credit card. There's also an AD in Oakville (Knar Jewelers) that offers 20%+ discounts on Rolex- I had a fellow collector refer me there but I'm not in the market for a Rolex now.

Sounds like it's an anti-reflective coating. I have it on my Breitlings and I find it shows dirt more. I'd prefer not having an anti-reflective coating on the crystal.

[tng11]

That's strange. Because having the AR is what a quality, high end watches will have. This makes it no reflective, esp. to overhead lights, sunlight and I found it does make the watch much, much easier to read.

Some higher end time pieces have double AR coating on both sides of the crystal. That makes the crystal almost invisible ! Its amazing to look at.

Yes, I realize that some higher end watches have AR and I actually think it makes the crystal hard to read in some lighting conditions (when it is partially dimmed for example). The crystal also has a tendency to show fingerprints much easier if it has an AR coating. Double AR coating can also get scratched or accidentally polished off. I would actually prefer my IWC without AR.

Patek Philippe and AP are examples of brands that don't have AR coating and I don't find the crystal distorting the dial at all on their models.

[mannyb]

Patek Philippe and AP are examples of brands that don't have AR coating and I don't find the crystal distorting the dial at all on their models.Wow. You're around enough Patek's to notice? Can I hang out with your friends? :D

[manyoo99]

Took advantage of Bay's customer appreciation sale and landed a cool ESQ watch. Can't go wrong for $120....:D

http://www.ashford.com/images/07301207_L.jpg

I was looking for Sapphire crystal, but mineral crystal is ok with me....


http://www.amazon.com/ESQ-Movado-Chronograph-Stainless-07301207/dp/B000R4I27W

[blackmoon69]

Took advantage of Bay's customer appreciation sale and landed a cool ESQ watch. Can't go wrong for $120....:D

http://www.ashford.com/images/07301207_L.jpg

I was looking for Sapphire crystal, but mineral crystal is ok with me....


http://www.amazon.com/ESQ-Movado-Chronograph-Stainless-07301207/dp/B000R4I27W

which bay location was it coz im interested in buying one too.

[Computer500]

I like Swiss Army watches. But, they are quite expensive.

[mannyb]

I like Swiss Army watches. But, they are quite expensive.They're nice watches but expensive...compared to what?

[manyoo99]

which bay location was it coz im interested in buying one too.

This was the Oakville Place Bay. They had another 2 ESQ watches (different models) for clearance.

[manyoo99]

Picked up another watch at Bay today...Casio Waveceptor....love the price ($28) and the watch :D

http://www.hbwatches.com/bmz_cache/a/ab7ac2b48f5ece4d4578df37e67e3b5d.image.204x300.jpg

[1jVu]

i have a prc 200 tissot as well, my gf bought it for me, lucky me =)

its an automatic, gotta wind it up. see through backing.

http://i723.photobucket.com/albums/ww232/RaReOx/prc200-auto.jpg

and a tx perpetual calender with a navy blue leather strap
(the guy at la swiss was a student and swapped the strap for me from another watch cause he didnt give a shyt about his job so i was lucky about that)

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x224/hendrickchan/tx300zoom.jpg

[pinkgir]

Just got this one:
http://www.seiko-specialist.dk/pubgfx/watches/watchesPF3798X1.jpg

Paid $130 - retails for $320

[holygail44]

What if you have really small writs? What kind of watch is good for that? I'm sick of taking the links out!

[rfdrfd]

What if you have really small writs? What kind of watch is good for that? I'm sick of taking the links out!

Well, taking links out is the only way to size it properly for you. Get some tools and do it yourself. It ain't that hard. I do all mine.

Small wrists? Stick with watches that are 38, 39, 40mm in diameter. Lots of those around, expensive ones and non-expensive ones.

[furballz]

What if you have really small writs? What kind of watch is good for that? I'm sick of taking the links out!

any mid-size watch will do just fine (37mm). I find that 40mm is the limit. You can try straps instead of bracelet (e.g NATO straps), they a very easy to size, like some belts.

[Asad_A203]

i have a prc 200 tissot as well, my gf bought it for me, lucky me =)

its an automatic, gotta wind it up. see through backing.

http://i723.photobucket.com/albums/ww232/RaReOx/prc200-auto.jpg

and a tx perpetual calender with a navy blue leather strap
(the guy at la swiss was a student and swapped the strap for me from another watch cause he didnt give a shyt about his job so i was lucky about that)

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x224/hendrickchan/tx300zoom.jpg

Automatic PRC200, I didn't even know they existed until now. I want that so bad, I really hate the movement on my PRC200 after I have used automatic watches for a while...

[Asad_A203]

i have a prc 200 tissot as well, my gf bought it for me, lucky me =)

its an automatic, gotta wind it up. see through backing.

http://i723.photobucket.com/albums/ww232/RaReOx/prc200-auto.jpg

and a tx perpetual calender with a navy blue leather strap
(the guy at la swiss was a student and swapped the strap for me from another watch cause he didnt give a shyt about his job so i was lucky about that)

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x224/hendrickchan/tx300zoom.jpg

Automatic PRC200, I didn't even know they existed until now. I want that so bad, I really hate the movement on my PRC200 after I have used automatic watches for a while...

[furballz]

not a great fan of tissot after a bad experience. Lost the crown only after 11 month and it wasn't covered by the warranty. was really mad!!

[1jVu]

Automatic PRC200, I didn't even know they existed until now. I want that so bad, I really hate the movement on my PRC200 after I have used automatic watches for a while...

i believe its the only Automatic PRC200.
I typed it in google and I only get my watch :D

if there are others, there should only be one or two more tops.

so yeah im pretty lucky my gf got me it

[MoonDoggy]

Just picked up a Seiko Flight Master SNAB69. Extremely impressed with the watch for the price. Its big and heavy, which is perfect for me.

I haven't wore my PRC200 in months!

[BlackRanger3d]

Two questions for you watch connoisseurs.


1. Is this real. SNL015 (http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350267301958&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT). I can't seem to find it on the Seiko sight and the seller has called this "Kenetic" not Kinetic?

2. What is the build quality of the Michael Hill (http://www.michaelhill.ca/www/welcome.cfm) watches? They look very nice.

[mflat]

Anyone know if this is a great deal on chronoshark today?

Citizen Eco-Drive BL5270-56L Modena II Collection Chronograph Perpetual Calendar 100M Mens Watch
$139 USD (must use amerifriend for shipping)

http://www.chronoshark.com/images/Product/medium/570.jpg

[BlackRanger3d]

Anyone know if this is a great deal on chronoshark today?

Citizen Eco-Drive BL5270-56L Modena II Collection Chronograph Perpetual Calendar 100M Mens Watch
$139 USD (must use amerifriend for shipping)

http://www.chronoshark.com/images/Product/medium/570.jpg

This thread is a bit slow. I would check the watchuseek (http://forums.watchuseek.com/index.php) forums.

[mflat]

This thread is a bit slow. I would check the watchuseek (http://forums.watchuseek.com/index.php) forums.

Thanks, I tried that first, but couldn't find the appropriate forum where people would be discussing these chronoshark deals. Any suggestions?

[BlackRanger3d]

Thanks, I tried that first, but couldn't find the appropriate forum where people would be discussing these chronoshark deals. Any suggestions?


The Seiko, Citizen & Orient Forum (http://forums.watchuseek.com/forumdisplay.php?f=21) :cheesygri

Not saying that they will have your answer, but that is the best place to look IMHO. Cheers,