Watches that are nice and conversational pieces...

[BIG ACH]

currently I don't own a watch, I am always near a computer/phone or electronic device that has the time displayed.

these days a watch is an accessory like shoes instead of a needed device.  I can't believe that people actually notice your watch.

Why can't you believe that people actually notice my watch?

[oldtimer1]

I have used this watch for 25 years.  I wear it swimming in the ocean and to time my runs/workouts.  It just works.  You can throw it 20 yards and it works perfect.  I sometimes even punch a heavy bag wearing it.  Try that with a $1000 dollar watch.

Indeed.  
 Casio DW-5600E
THIS is one of the few WATCHES Qualified for NASA Space Flight Missions.

[BIG ACH]

I used to have G-Shock back in the day! Watch lasted for like 10 years!



Nothing beats this though:

[StuartR]

Why can't you believe that people actually notice my watch?

how much did that Tag run you?

[BIG ACH]

how much did that Tag run you?

Was listed as 1100, I talked it down to 900  - you can find it online for cheaper now!

[oldtimer1]

The problem with luxury watches is that  China is putting out so many counterfeits. I was talking with a jeweler and he said the fakes come in all the time for repairs and the owners are shocked that the $2000 Tag they bought for $250 is a fake.

[Emmortal]

The problem with luxury watches is that  China is putting out so many counterfeits. I was talking with a jeweler and he said the fakes come in all the time for repairs and the owners are shocked that the $2000 Tag they bought for $250 is a fake.

Never was a fan of Tag's personally, especially since they use a plastic movement piece, kinda cheap for what you pay for them.

[BIG ACH]

When I bought my tag, it was between it for 900, and 1250 (firm price) for an Omega seamaster (007 model), a part of me wishes I went with the omega.....  but it was hard to drop 1250 at that time!

[StuartR]

When I bought my tag, it was between it for 900, and 1250 (firm price) for an Omega seamaster (007 model), a part of me wishes I went with the omega.....  but it was hard to drop 1250 at that time!

could you link me the tag model? i like the look

[Natural Man]

i got that one when i was a kid  could play tetris on it    will remember it with nostalgia until my dying day 

[BIG ACH]

could you link me the tag model? i like the look

http://www.prestigetime.com/items.php?brand=25&series=1352&size=1

This is a legit site, but I know on Ebay they are cheaper dunno about authenticity though!

I have the one on the far right!

[Captain Equipoise]

I'm really surprised Breitling failed NASA's criteria.. shocked actually... Omega makes phenomenal watches..

I collect watches , have 37, most are just standard $100-$200 timepieces, but I do have a few select very nice items, namely Breitling Navitimer, classic ESQ, Tissot PRS300, really incredible Seiko chronograph and a really nice Citizen nighthawk that I got in the Caribbean. Also few Casio G-Shock's... which are really well made and versatile, great camping watch.

Always wanted a Rolex Daytona but now think they're played out..plus too many fakes, probably 9 out of 10 people wearing 'Rolex' are wearing a fake.

[BIG ACH]

I'm really surprised Breitling failed NASA's criteria.. shocked actually... Omega makes phenomenal watches..

I collect watches , have 37, most are just standard $100-$200 timepieces, but I do have a few select very nice items, namely Breitling Navitimer, classic ESQ, Tissot PRS300, really incredible Seiko chronograph and a really nice Citizen nighthawk that I got in the Caribbean. Also few Casio G-Shock's... which are really well made and versatile, great camping watch.

Always wanted a Rolex Daytona but now think they're played out..plus too many fakes, probably 9 out of 10 people wearing 'Rolex' are wearing a fake.

My dad has a Rolex Daytona, ran him 15 grand!  He used to have a gold Oyster Perpetual which cost him more than the Daytona, the Oyster was stolen when someone broke into his condo, he called the police but it was never recovered, shame!

[PRIVATE RYAN]

Indeed.  
 Casio DW-5600E
THIS is one of the few WATCHES Qualified for NASA Space Flight Missions.

Thanks, maybe I'll use
this for my next trip to
Zoltan 9X.

It's this thinking that
had the Americans spending
Zillions of $ to develop an
anti gravity space pen, while
the Russians used a pencil.

You never know when
your next space trip
will be.

[Red Hook]

Why can't you believe that people actually notice my watch?

don't get me wrong, I am sure that your watch is a fine watch. I am shocked that an adult would notice or take the time to notice another adult's watch.

I guess that I am judging by my standard that a watch is just watch and any old watch will do, but clearly I am wrong.

[Red Hook]

Was listed as 1100, I talked it down to 900  - you can find it online for cheaper now!

do these watches increase in value? if not then why spend that much? does it tell time better than a $25 watch?

[Parker]

do these watches increase in value? if not then why spend that much? does it tell time better than a $25 watch?

Some do, due to them being limited pieces. Some because of what they are made of, who made them, or their complexity. And also because, they can be passed down from father to son, like in big Ach's case.  In some circles passing a watch down to your father, means you are "man" enough or mature enough. There are many sayings about men who don't own or wear watches. I have Fossils, Citizens, and a few Kenneth Coles, more low end, but they look good. I tend to like the skeleton look as well.

I was jst reading an article on how watches are getting too big. And itvwas talking about how, watches like rims, are equal to blingage. A lot of the high end Tags, Rolexes, etc, are 40 mm across, which is huge. Some like Bell&Ross are 46+ mm across.

[delta9mda]

Indeed.  
 Casio DW-5600E
THIS is one of the few WATCHES Qualified for NASA Space Flight Missions.

omega speedmaster, my know it all friend. first watch to the moon.

[BIG ACH]

Some do, due to them being limited pieces. Some because of what they are made of, who made them, or their complexity. And also because, they can be passed down from father to son, like in big Ach's case.  In some circles passing a watch down to your father, means you are "man" enough or mature enough. There are many sayings about men who don't own or wear watches. I have Fossils, Citizens, and a few Kenneth Coles, more low end, but they look good. I tend to like the skeleton look as well.

I was jst reading an article on how watches are getting too big. And itvwas talking about how, watches like rims, are equal to blingage. A lot of the high end Tags, Rolexes, etc, are 40 mm across, which is huge. Some like Bell&Ross are 46+ mm across.

I'd like my dad to pass down his Rolex Daytona LOL

In all seriousness, lots of great points made.  I'll use an example, my dad has these to friends, they are brothers, and both of them are EXTREMELY wealthey, one of them wears a 50 dollar digital watch, the other wears a 50,000 dollar gold rolex (diamond encrusted and everything).  The brother who wears the 50 dollar digital watch, says a watch is a tool that is suppoed to serve one purpose and one purpose only, to tell the time.  The brother who wears the rolex says that a watch is more than just a time-teller its a status symbol, and as important in qualtiy as a car is. lol

I bought my tag not to show off or anything like thats, its just that I wanted a fancy watch for sometime, and I really liked the way it looked, it was in my budget so I went for it.  Its a nice watch that all it is.

[Captain Equipoise]

I'd like my dad to pass down his Rolex Daytona LOL

In all seriousness, lots of great points made.  I'll use an example, my dad has these to friends, they are brothers, and both of them are EXTREMELY wealthey, one of them wears a 50 dollar digital watch, the other wears a 50,000 dollar gold rolex (diamond encrusted and everything).  The brother who wears the 50 dollar digital watch, says a watch is a tool that is suppoed to serve one purpose and one purpose only, to tell the time.  The brother who wears the rolex says that a watch is more than just a time-teller its a status symbol, and as important in qualtiy as a car is. lol

I bought my tag not to show off or anything like thats, its just that I wanted a fancy watch for sometime, and I really liked the way it looked, it was in my budget so I went for it.  Its a nice watch that all it is.

I'm kind of in the middle of that... I wear a watch as a time piece but I like the watch to be well made, durable , etc. so I try to go for the in between, I would NEVER spend 50,000$ on a watch, that's just retarded and pointless...but at the same time I'm not crazy about $50 watches, a good midle of the road for instance is like Tag, Omega, Oris, Tissot, ESQ, etc.

[hazbin]

do these watches increase in value? if not then why spend that much? does it tell time better than a $25 watch?

the funny thing is, Rolex' don't keep as good time as a quartz gut watch. i have a few and not only do they lose a few minutes a month, but if you don't wear them for a few days they stop and need resetting.

[ManBearPig...]

i think people should concentrate their energies on a nice house first, then a nice car, then a nice watch, then nice clothes, etc.

usually it's the complete opposite with some basement dwelling 30 year old showing off his rolex at "da club" (see: cast of jersey shore).

[BIG ACH]

the funny thing is, Rolex' don't keep as good time as a quartz gut watch. i have a few and not only do they lose a few minutes a month, but if you don't wear them for a few days they stop and need resetting.

They stop and need resetting if not worn for a few days because they are automatic watches and work off of kinetic energy (movement) - they have no battery...

Thats why they have these automatic watch winder boxes to keep them running:  http://www.overstock.com/Jewelry-Watches/High-gloss-Black-Plastic-Single-Watch-Winder/3418918/product.html?cid=123620&fp=F&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=11499464

[hazbin]

They stop and need resetting if not worn for a few days because they are automatic watches and work off of kinetic energy (movement) - they have no battery...

Thats why they have these automatic watch winder boxes to keep them running:  http://www.overstock.com/Jewelry-Watches/High-gloss-Black-Plastic-Single-Watch-Winder/3418918/product.html?cid=123620&fp=F&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=11499464

yeah, i haven't gotten around to buying one yet. there are some cases that hold several watches and display them while keeping them wound (winded?)

[oldtimer1]

I have met far to many guys that drive fancy cars and clothes while living in a hell hole.  A buddy of mine was a divorced late 40 something year old who always had a new corvette but he lived with his parents.  The women thought he was loaded driving a car like that living in a well to do town.  The reality was that he had nothing but that car.  Now with renting (leasing) any one can give the appreance of having money. You're right in that people's  priorities are messed up.

i think people should concentrate their energies on a nice house first, then a nice car, then a nice watch, then nice clothes, etc.

usually it's the complete opposite with some basement dwelling 30 year old showing off his rolex at "da club" (see: cast of jersey shore).