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-watches- anyone here big into collecting or buying nice watches? been looking at a few here. and one brand in particular has a few models i like and am looking to buy. welder is the brand they seem to make a very nice timepiece for the $$ however at the same time i like the looks of a skeleton watch and they dont seem to make any. so far here are the ones im looking at!
so what are your favorite brands? post up your collection!
so what are your favorite brands? post up your collection!
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I have my Grandfathers Rolex Oyster Perpetual, my fathers Bulova, I bought myself a Tag Monaco Chronograph, I have a Raymond Weil, a Swiss Army Cavalry Model, a Luminox Seal Teams dive watch and an Citizen Titanium Eco drive.
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I've got a Ulysse Nardin Maxi Marine Chronograph. I prefer to stay with something no one else has. Everyone has a Rolex and they really don't do much for me accept for a few of the Daytonas. A good website is www.prestigetime.com to get a general idea of what you can get a watch for without paying retail.
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From: HOU - yeah, you know the rest.
I've got a Ulysse Nardin Maxi Marine Chronograph. I prefer to stay with something no one else has. Everyone has a Rolex and they really don't do much for me accept for a few of the Daytonas. A good website is www.prestigetime.com to get a general idea of what you can get a watch for without paying retail.
Definitely. There are so many nice watches out there these days.
I would kill for a IWC Big Pilot.
http://www.prestigetime.com/item/Gol...rs/gpvh11.html
http://www.prestigetime.com/item/Rog...+0+NB.671.html
http://www.prestigetime.com/items.php?complication=16
thats stupid...
no way in hell id pay over 30 or so bucks for a watch.. they all do the same damn thing.. i never notice the watch someone is wearing... why pay 500 dollars for something when i can get something that looks similar to it and works just as good for 50 bucks or less?
waste of money IMO..
EDIT::: what would you do if you lost one of these watches? http://www.prestigetime.com/item/Vac...0+LIMITED.html
http://www.prestigetime.com/item/DeW....36.m1100.html
most the watches i see on that site for ridiculous prices are ugly anyways..
http://www.prestigetime.com/item/Rog...+0+NB.671.html
http://www.prestigetime.com/items.php?complication=16
thats stupid...
no way in hell id pay over 30 or so bucks for a watch.. they all do the same damn thing.. i never notice the watch someone is wearing... why pay 500 dollars for something when i can get something that looks similar to it and works just as good for 50 bucks or less?
waste of money IMO..
EDIT::: what would you do if you lost one of these watches? http://www.prestigetime.com/item/Vac...0+LIMITED.html
http://www.prestigetime.com/item/DeW....36.m1100.html
most the watches i see on that site for ridiculous prices are ugly anyways..
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1. Ulysse Nardin
2. Omega
3. Breitling
4. IWC
5. Panerai
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From: HOU - yeah, you know the rest.
http://www.prestigetime.com/item/Gol...rs/gpvh11.html
http://www.prestigetime.com/item/Rog...+0+NB.671.html
http://www.prestigetime.com/items.php?complication=16
thats stupid...
no way in hell id pay over 30 or so bucks for a watch.. they all do the same damn thing.. i never notice the watch someone is wearing... why pay 500 dollars for something when i can get something that looks similar to it and works just as good for 50 bucks or less?
waste of money IMO..
EDIT::: what would you do if you lost one of these watches? http://www.prestigetime.com/item/Vac...0+LIMITED.html
http://www.prestigetime.com/item/DeW....36.m1100.html
most the watches i see on that site for ridiculous prices are ugly anyways..
http://www.prestigetime.com/item/Rog...+0+NB.671.html
http://www.prestigetime.com/items.php?complication=16
thats stupid...
no way in hell id pay over 30 or so bucks for a watch.. they all do the same damn thing.. i never notice the watch someone is wearing... why pay 500 dollars for something when i can get something that looks similar to it and works just as good for 50 bucks or less?
waste of money IMO..
EDIT::: what would you do if you lost one of these watches? http://www.prestigetime.com/item/Vac...0+LIMITED.html
http://www.prestigetime.com/item/DeW....36.m1100.html
most the watches i see on that site for ridiculous prices are ugly anyways..
These watches are luxury items for people that can afford it. I personally can't, but I do appreciate quality craftsmanship and design. I agree all watches do the same thing but these are also status symbols, like any other luxury item. Please don't be a hater, life is too short.
i understand.. im not hating, just expressing my feelings on the subject! im glad people can afford them, i wish i could.. although i wouldnt be buying that watch!
i dont really buy into the whole "status symbol" thing.. cracks me up when i get on BMW/Lexus/etc etc etc forums and the "better car" argument starts.. if they lose its.... "well the "XXXXX car" is a "status symbol"
like i said, only opinion! and it doesnt matter!
I agree. Unfortunately most of the Breitlings are a little busy for my taste.
Mont Blanc has made some nice pieces as of late as well.
Definitely a lot of good choices out there outside of the basic Rolex / Tag Huer / etc.
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Cartier > all others listed so far.
I've had a few brands, including Rolex, but prefer my Tag watches. They are automotive inspired designs, and I'm kind of a car type dude. 
I have a Monaco chrono (blue, ala Steve McQueen), a red face Formula, and a Link chrono. Will probably pick up a Carrera next. The only two Rolex's that I like are the Yachtmaster and the Daytona. The others are so grandpa it isn't even funny. I had an Oyster Perpetual years ago, it didn't look right on me in my 20s.
Breitling is too big and has too much writing on them for me. I enjoy looking at them, but wouldn't own one unless they come out with a cleaner series. Had a Movado at one time, man those get boring to look at. No detail, just a dot. Yawn. The shiny chrome-like band got me hooked, lol.
I have a Monaco chrono (blue, ala Steve McQueen), a red face Formula, and a Link chrono. Will probably pick up a Carrera next. The only two Rolex's that I like are the Yachtmaster and the Daytona. The others are so grandpa it isn't even funny. I had an Oyster Perpetual years ago, it didn't look right on me in my 20s.
Breitling is too big and has too much writing on them for me. I enjoy looking at them, but wouldn't own one unless they come out with a cleaner series. Had a Movado at one time, man those get boring to look at. No detail, just a dot. Yawn. The shiny chrome-like band got me hooked, lol.