New watch added to the collection

[The Abdominal Snoman]

Terrorists used casio watches but have now switched to Invictas

[calfzilla]

I can see it now, his wife walks in on him taking pic in bathroom: 

Ach:  it's not what you think, I'm having an affair and sending this pic to the other woman. 

Ach's wife:  no you're not!  You're posting that on getbig for all the admiration of those homos. I thought I told you to stop this shit!

Ach: 

[BIG ACH]

I can see it now, his wife walks in on him taking pic in bathroom: 

Ach:  it's not what you think, I'm having an affair and sending this pic to the other woman. 

Ach's wife:  no you're not!  You're posting that on getbig for all the admiration of those homos. I thought I told you to stop this shit!

Ach: 

Whats funny - is that, thats not far from a similar conversation we have had in the past LOL

[ProudVirgin69]

That watch is ugly. Too gaudy. I hate things with gaudy appearances.

Seriously, getbiggers seem to have all the good taste of an International Male catalog

[Gonuclear]

I used a G shock to wake myself up for work for 25 years. I use it every time I run or bike to time it. I use the count down timer to beep when 3 minutes is up when I hit the heavy bag.  I swim in the ocean with it and with a quick rinse in the sink it's perfect. I even dropped it out a second story window and when I went down it worked and looked perfect. The battery dies in about 5 years. To lazy to replace the battery. I just buy another one. Great watch. I have a dress watch but this is the watch I use.

You mean you used 5 G shocks to wake yourself up for work for 25 years.  That is, if you replace them every 5 years as you state.

That said, high end mechanical watches are really jewelry and status symbols these days.  A cheap Japanese or Korean watch costing less than $25 is more accurate than a Rolex Chronometer.

[oldtimer1]

I can't find the exact Citizen eco drive watch but it's something like this. Under $400. Sometimes less is more.

[oldtimer1]

You mean you used 5 G shocks to wake yourself up for work for 25 years.  That is, if you replace them every 5 years as you state.

That said, high end mechanical watches are really jewelry and status symbols these days.  A cheap Japanese or Korean watch costing less than $25 is more accurate than a Rolex Chronometer.

When I first started buying them they were about $25 bucks in 1982 or so. Now they are over $100. I will replace the battery now if I had the new version. I go on ebay and find a brand new never used G shock from the past version I'm fond of.

[cephissus]

never understood watches

there are 1000 clocks everywhere you go

they're uncomfortable

they're loved by tiny and weak men desperate to show off their wealth

getbig unapproved

[ProudVirgin69]

never understood watches

there are 1000 clocks everywhere you go

they're uncomfortable

they're loved by tiny and weak men desperate to show off their wealth

getbig unapproved

Male jewelry, simple as that

[The Showstoppa]

I dont even own a watch. 

[oldtimer1]

Some guys like to wear fine clothes, shoes and yes fine watches. Some men dress like they want to get on the people of Walmart site. I wear a ratty tee shirt working out or washing the car. If I'm going to a restaurant or a meeting I'm dressing GQ like an esquire.

[Big Chiro Flex]

Some guys like to wear fine clothes, shoes and yes fine watches. Some men dress like they want to get on the people of Walmart site. I wear a ratty tee shirt working out or washing the car. If I'm going to a restaurant or a meeting I'm dressing GQ like an esquire.

Well said 

[Cleanest Natural]

I dont even own a watch. 

same here .. I could never spend a few grand on a useless thing. It is supposed to tell time and nowadays you are surrounded by watches plus your smartphone. Oh well, I guess it is a fashion thing. I do like certain watches style wise (Piaget).

[Gonuclear]

I own two Invictas, this one in the original post and an all black diver and they both get way more attention than my Omega Seamaster or my Tag Heuer Indy 500

Yeah, but what kind of attention?   Folks may be gawking at your monumental bad taste.

[Henda]

never understood watches

there are 1000 clocks everywhere you go

they're uncomfortable

they're loved by tiny and weak men desperate to show off their wealth

getbig unapproved

i agree. If i want to know time id look at my phone, or like you said one of the thousands of clocks, the clock in my van ect ect.
Dont like jewelry either.

[anabolichalo]

Patek Philippe Record Breaking Chronograph
1943 Perpetual Chronograph Sold For $5.6 Million
[37.6 mm: Reference 1527]



HOPE THIS HELPS

[O.Z.]

same here .. I could never spend a few grand on a useless thing. It is supposed to tell time and nowadays you are surrounded by watches plus your smartphone. Oh well, I guess it is a fashion thing. I do like certain watches style wise (Piaget).

more than anything else but much better option then golden chain if you ask me.

[Cleanest Natural]

more than anything else but much better option then golden chain if you ask me.

yes .. it is a nice elegant accessory .. personally, I cannot justify myself spending all that money .. I always find better things to do with the cash

[Henda]

yes .. it is a nice elegant accessory .. personally, I cannot justify myself spending all that money .. I always find better things to do with the cash

Spot on

[XFACTOR]

I own two Invictas, this one in the original post and an all black diver and they both get way more attention than my Omega Seamaster or my Tag Heuer Indy 500

Too funny. Big ACH you are awesome. Two invictas an Omega and a Tag.

[BIG ACH]

yes .. it is a nice elegant accessory .. personally, I cannot justify myself spending all that money .. I always find better things to do with the cash

You don't have to spend a ton of money to buy a nice looking watch.  Hell one of my favorite watches, was a $30 dollar no name military style.  It seriously looked like it was $600, people would stop me and ask about it.

[240_Iz_Nutz]

Why the hell buy a watch these days with the way phones are?

And they look stupid anyway.

[ESFitness]

I own two Invictas, this one in the original post and an all black diver and they both get way more attention than my Omega Seamaster or my Tag Heuer Indy 500

yea, but a proper swiss watch isn't about getting attention. it's about understated quality and simplicity... and value. You spend $500 on an invicta, and sell it next year for $50... you spend $4k on a Panerai Luminor Marina and sell it next year for $4k... sell it 5yrs from now for $3500, sell it 10 yrs from now for $4500.

Omega's are probably the most undervalued watches available. If somebody is looking to get into swiss watches... QUALITY swiss watches.. you can can't go wrong with Omega. Esp the seamaster line.

I'd take a Tissot Automatic over an Invicta.They're in the same price range... for a lil more you can go with an Oris, which aren't as popular, but I really like them. My Uboat's are plenty big at 50mm, I can't imagine wearing an Invicta at 55mm +.

[ESFitness]

Why the hell buy a watch these days with the way phones are?

And they look stupid anyway.

a watch is the only jewelry a man should wear (besides one of those shiney metal bands around a finger that signifies you gave your nutz to a woman.. ugh..)

Women look at 2 things on a man when they first meet (besides the face/body)... his watch, and his shoes. If you're not wearing a watch and wearing some Air Jordans, odd's are you're a boy in a man's body.

[_aj_]

For a really nice automatic watch with a fine Swiss movement, I also have one of these:



It's the Marathon GSAR, an actual US issue for SAR teams.

This is a good review: http://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/marathon-gsar-automatic-watch-review.18869/

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Made by the Marathon Watch Company by contract to the Canadian and U.S. Governments
25 Jewel Swiss Automatic
Movement: ETA 2824-A2
NSN: 6645-21-558-0133
GSA Contract: GS-14F-0027K
Dial: measures 27.7mm and utilizes Tritium Gas Vials for Night Illumination
Crystal: sapphire - 2.8mm thick x 30.50mm diameter
Case: is cut from 316L stainless steel
Case diameter is approximately 46.0mm
Bezel diameter is 41.10mm, milled engraved and filled
Case Height is 13.85mm
20 mm lugs with drilled holes
Crown: 6.5mm dia x 5.50mm long, deep knurled
Weight of head 93.1 grams
Watch, Wrist, Divers, Automatic (WW194006)
Intended Use: Dive, Search and Rescue (SAR)
Uni-Directional Elapsed Time Ring (60 minutes-120 clicks)
Analogue dial with date
Water resistant to 30 atmospheres (1000 ft)
Automatic self-winding 25 jewel ETA 2824 movement (Swiss)
Stainless Steel 316L water tight case with engraved back. Sapphire Crystal. Screw down crown.
Black face features luminous hands and hour markings powered by Tritium. Sweep second hand with luminous triangle powered by Maraglo
This watch is made in accordance with ISO 6425 and Government of Canada requirements. As well, this watch is manufactured in accordance with GSA Stocked Item Purchase Description-Now under contract to GSA (US Government).

This Dive Watch comes with natural rubber mil-spec strap (Swiss made)
Note: This watch is available only to Government and approved Departments and Ministries.

It's worth it to get the SS bracelet.