Which wristwatch looks nicer??

[chinaboy1021]

having a hard time choosing. i love the roman numerals but i love the stainless steel braclet of the other.

http://www.fobtastic.net/downloads/pickone.jpg

detailed pics:
leather (http://www.tdotaquaria.ca/uploads/fullsize2.jpg)
stainless steel (http://www.tdotaquaria.ca/uploads/fullsize211.jpg)

post any other suggestions if you have any. keep it clean and thin. :cheesygri

[cnbc]

Do a group buy with someone who likes leather strap and non Roman numerals and then swap the bracelet.

[chinaboy1021]

im not sure if they're interchangable or not. are they?

[GreenWeenie]

Steel bracelets can pinch and get sweaty. I prefer the leather bands.

Bands are usually replacable ... could always buy the face you want, and put the band you want on it.

*edit*
Just had a look at the linked pics ... the steel one appears much more "dress" than the leather one. Choice would also depend on when you expect to wear it.

[NDman]

I like stainless steel band personally so that one appeals me more

[CanadaBoy]

Are they both the same price?

[[Fallen Angel]]

I definitely have a personal preference for the stainless steal. Something about the leather band just doesn't do it for me.

The silver is just so...shiny. :)

[chinaboy1021]

Are they both the same price?

SS is more expensive than leather by $13usd :lol:

[chinaboy1021]

i prefer SS over leather too, but i LOVE the roman numerals!!

[konfusion666]

steel bracelets are apparently more trendy these days.

so, if you're buying a Tissot, you probably care about what's trendy, therefore the SS bracelet would be a better choice. ;)

[warpdrive]

stainless steel looks better, and will be more durable, but less comfortable.

Always buy a stainless steel version of a watch if the price isn't much different. You can always buy a leather band for about $20 after. You don't have to get the exact same leather band, but you should be able to find one similar.

On my Omega SpeedMaster Professional, the watch with stainless steel band costs $3700. Leather version of the watch is $3600. But what they don't tell you is that the steel band itself is something like $500 if you buy it afterwards.

[warpdrive]

steel bracelets are apparently more trendy these days.

so, if you're buying a Tissot, you probably care about what's trendy, therefore the SS bracelet would be a better choice. ;)

Now now, don't judge people like that. Maybe he just likes the look of the watch over any others.

[konfusion666]

Now now, don't judge people like that. Maybe he just likes the look of the watch over any others.

joke... i sorta care about whats trendy, but not enough to get a big chunky Tissot. maybe if i had more free cash i would ;)

[chinaboy1021]

Always buy a stainless steel version of a watch if the price isn't much different. You can always buy a leather band for about $20 after. You don't have to get the exact same leather band, but you should be able to find one similar.


i want to switch the leather FOR SS though. what can i do about that. will generic SS band fit onto leatherbaned face??

[chinaboy1021]

i dont care about trends, i just want something simple, clean, classy, and thin.

i havent been able to find anything like this, other than seikos which i dont like.

[pandaharo]

I like how the stainless steel looks more, it is also more durable. I persoanlly prefer titanium though. :)

If you dress suit/semi-formal, go stainless steel.

If you dress golfy-type or casual, go with leather.

[me!]

go with the one on the left. Black matches everything.

[wanted]

http://www.treasureislandsweets.co.uk/acatalog/product_candy_watch.jpg

I still like mine better.

[me!]

http://www.treasureislandsweets.co.uk/acatalog/product_candy_watch.jpg

I still like mine better.
according to your watch, it's 7:00 -> you're late for school. wtf are you doing on RFD? bust a move, man.

[wanted]

according to your watch, it's 7:00 -> you're late for school. wtf are you doing on RFD? bust a move, man.

oh dear.
is it 7pm or 7am?
i'm lost....!!! stupid dollarama, lo-quality watches :evil:

[me!]

oh dear.
is it 7pm or 7am?
i'm lost....!!! stupid dollarama, lo-quality watches :evil:
maybe it ran out of batteries.

[me!]

oh dear.
is it 7pm or 7am?
i'm lost....!!! stupid dollarama, lo-quality watches :evil:
you got mixed up with the AM/PM thing. man you got the Costanza screw up.

[warpdrive]

i want to switch the leather FOR SS though. what can i do about that. will generic SS band fit onto leatherbaned face??

What do you mean switch? Buy the SS version, and swap it out for the leather band later.

[purple_rabbit]

Trust me, I have owned steel wristbands swatches since I was 16. They are worth the money even if they are more expensive than leather bands. The steel one will resist all sorts of weather whereas the leather one will erode eventually with sweat and weather related events. They are also stronger, if you get into fights or play lots of sports, the steel one is your choice. Anyhow steel wristbands is more classy :lol:

[a1tenshi]

the leather strap, in my opinion is good to have in your collection but if u're going for an all-occassion type of watch, the stainless steel is more clean and presentable in every occasion.

the leather strap gives the image that ur taste/attitude/character will always remain the same, never changing, the classic. not that this is a bad thing, but i can always imagine men (old) with beards or they'll eventually decide to have beards...yes yes, the philosopher image!

[bluetroll]

both look really nice tho... but the steel band will last forever.

[chinaboy1021]

What do you mean switch? Buy the SS version, and swap it out for the leather band later.

i dont want leather. the only reason why im considering the one on the left, is because of hte face with roman numerals. :cheesygri

but i dont think i can put a SS on that face. can i?

[ZeeTX]

I voted for - Stainless steel band w/o numbers.

[warpdrive]

i dont want leather. the only reason why im considering the one on the left, is because of hte face with roman numerals. :cheesygri

but i dont think i can put a SS on that face. can i?

I understand now.

Buying the Tissot stainless steel strap is going to be very expensive. You could always order it afterwards, but it wouldn't be worth it for sure.

You *can* get aftermarket steel straps, but they will run you say $30-$80 or more depending on the quality.

[chinaboy1021]

alright thank you guys and all.

will probably go for hte SS since the leather is a hassle, i'll just sacrifice roman numerals.

btw for those interested, here's the cheapest price i found for it, if you plan on picking one up for yourself. $126usd
link (http://www.jewelryvortex.com/_e/Men_s/product/T52.1.481.31/TISSOT_DESIRE.htm)

any ohter suggestions still welcomed.

[bug]

A basic $30 Timex Indiglo tells time just as well as a Rollex. :)
I used to buy dollar store watches,and buy new ones when the batteries wore out. Now that's the RFD spirit :lol:

[Bordello]

I like the face without roman numerals. It looks so much cleaner and contemporary. The roman numerals just make the face look crowded.

[yatko]

Both watches are defective. The year is stuck on both at 1800s. Not worth a red penny IMO.

[jayisthebest88]

Both watches are defective. The year is stuck on both at 1800s. Not worth a red penny IMO.

i would pay 1 penny, and thats my 2 cents..

[chinaboy1021]

Both watches are defective. The year is stuck on both at 1800s. Not worth a red penny IMO.

i hear ya. very vintage, classic design watches. I LOVE IT.
:cheesygri