New watch added to the collection

[FitnessFrenzy]

I bought a watch from Galeniko via Paypal. It was a genuine rolex submariner for 2000 euros. No receipt, though. No worries though, Galeniko has never done anything illegal.

[BIG ACH]

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 +.

To be clear, Invicta is Swiss Made.

But yeah, Tissot is still a better watch - depending on the model though it usually runs more expensive than Invicta!

[Doug_Steele]

To be clear, Invicta is Swiss Made.

But yeah, Tissot is still a better watch - depending on the model though it usually runs more expensive than Invicta!

To be honest, i always thought you would be the kind of guy that would rock a Flinstones watch. 

[BIG ACH]

To be honest, i always thought you would be the kind of guy that would rock a Flinstones watch. 

What's a Flintstones watch?

[Da Freak]

To be clear, Invicta is Swiss Made.

But yeah, Tissot is still a better watch - depending on the model though it usually runs more expensive than Invicta!

not all of them mate. they produce quite a few in China and Japan too:

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Invicta Watch Group is an American based watch company. Invicta Watch Group trades on the name "Invicta Watch Company" which was a company founded in 1837 by Raphael Picard in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland.[1] The Picard family had owned and operated the company which produced Swiss mechanical timepieces offered at modest prices until the quartz movement revolution of the early 1970s.

In 1991 the company was purchased by a United States-based investment company. The corporate headquarters were relocated to Hollywood, Florida, where the company also operates its customer service call center.

[oldtimer1]

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.

Air Jordan's? That is considered fine shoes, where? Maybe Cole Haan or other nice dress shoes.

[BIG ACH]

not all of them mate. they produce quite a few in China and Japan too:

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Invicta Watch Group is an American based watch company. Invicta Watch Group trades on the name "Invicta Watch Company" which was a company founded in 1837 by Raphael Picard in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland.[1] The Picard family had owned and operated the company which produced Swiss mechanical timepieces offered at modest prices until the quartz movement revolution of the early 1970s.

In 1991 the company was purchased by a United States-based investment company. The corporate headquarters were relocated to Hollywood, Florida, where the company also operates its customer service call center.

Yes, it's an American owned company, but the movement is still Swiss made.  At least the ones I have are.  Not that it matters because its still an Invicta at the end of the day Lol.  I didn't buy this watch for "status" , I have high end luxury watches that I can wear any given day if I want to flaunt "status" but I don't care about that shit, I don't wear those nearly as much as I wear my cheaper models, I bought this watch because I liked the way it looked.

[WalterWhite]

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 +.

So never purchased a Breitling? I have owned nearly every swiss brand and just sold a PAM 305.  I can't seem to let go of any of my Breitlings and bought them all at all at great prices.

[BIG ACH]

So never purchased a Breitling? I have owned nearly every swiss brand and just sold a PAM 305.  I can't seem to let go of any of my Breitlings and bought them all at all at great prices.

My dream watch:

[thebrink]

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).

it has nothing to do with telling time all about dignifying yourself

[ESFitness]

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/

It's worth it to get the SS bracelet.

that's not a bad watch. I like it. esp at that price point. good weekend watch for jeans and a tshirt.

[ESFitness]

Air Jordan's? That is considered fine shoes, where? Maybe Cole Haan or other nice dress shoes.

no no, I was saying if a woman see's a grown man wearing some air jordans (or sneakers period) and not wearing a watch, it's a bad thing.

I like Cole Haan, but I prefer Rockport's. Aldo's fit too slim.

If you're wearing decent shoes and a watch, it shows you care how people see you. (muscle's aside)

in short

Nike Dunk's & no watch = BAD

Rockport slipons & a Tissot Automatic with black leather strap = GOOD.

lol

[ESFitness]

So never purchased a Breitling? I have owned nearly every swiss brand and just sold a PAM 305.  I can't seem to let go of any of my Breitlings and bought them all at all at great prices.

nah, never been a fan of Breitling's.

I'm a Panerai man, myself. I love'em. had a few Rolex's, including an 18k YM2, and I still have 2 GMT Master 2's, a coke dial and a pepsi dial. At the time I really liked them, but now I hardly wear them. Got rid of the YM2... it was wayyyy too flashy. Driving 15k cars and trucks, but wearing a 22k watch wasn't the right thing to do. lol. I'm waiting till one of my clients gets back from overseas to sell the GMT's, and i'll probably pick up a simple SS Submariner with black face/dial and put a black leather strap off a Daytona on it.

[ESFitness]

why have a watch, when have the time on the hone anyway, and there public watches, and other ppl with watches,can just ask them.

 

esfitness,swiss watches are vastly overrated, its all pr.

theres a former rolex engineer out there, he had fallout with rolex, and is making the same watches, same raw materials same everything, and offers them for like 10 times less money.

i should have used past term, courts have shut him and his company down.but yeah, go figure.

theyre better than the rest, but ridiculously overpriced none the less

swiss watches are an investment.

are swiss watches better than a Hamilton? you could argue they're equal... but the resale value of swiss is what sets it apart.

spend 1200 on a Hamilton and sell it a year later for 500, spend 3000 on an Omega Seamaster and sell it a year later for 2800.

[Gonuclear]

why have a watch, when have the time on the hone anyway, and there public watches, and other ppl with watches,can just ask them.

Yeah, good idea.   Ask other people to give you a ride in their car, instead of having your own car.  Cars are everywhere. 

esfitness,swiss watches are vastly overrated, its all pr.

Bullshit.   

theres a former rolex engineer out there, he had fallout with rolex, and is making the same watches, same raw materials same everything, and offers them for like 10 times less money.

i should have used past term, courts have shut him and his company down.but yeah, go figure.

Plenty of Rolex replica watches out there.  And, no, they are not the same at all.  And they are illegal, which is why that "former Rolex engineer out there" got shut down by the courts.

theyre better than the rest, but ridiculously overpriced none the less

People keep buying Rolex because they are impeccably built, beautiful, and last forever.  Unlike shit like Invicta.  Not everyone can afford them, but that does not make them "overpriced."

You can always buy a $40 Casio, and it will keep better time than a Rolex.  But it's not the same thing. Rolex is about beauty, excellence, and the epitome of the watchmaker's art.

[BIG ACH]

You can always buy a $40 Casio, and it will keep better time than a Rolex.  But it's not the same thing. Rolex is about beauty, excellence, and the epitome of the watchmaker's art.

This!

[ESFitness]

yah the rolexes, can even sell them for more, depending on season.

id never buy a watch, but the stainless steel daytona is the most beautiful timeless watch ever made.

Daytona has no date window.

[BIG ACH]

Daytona has no date window.

My dad rocks a stainless steel Daytona with a white Dial - its definitely eye catching!

[arce1988]

 

[BOW]

Im a big watch lover. I own a few pieces right now. My best one is a pristine Rolex explorer 2 that ive had for a few years. One of my favorite brands currently is victorinox. I think they're putting out some of the best mid range swiss pieces that most people can get their hands on. Another that I love it's from a not so well known brand called fromanteel. This baby right here is next in my collection.

[Big Chiro Flex]

ESFitness is a guy with impeccable taste. I always read when he's commenting on the finer things in life. (no homo)

[ESFitness]

lol

[ESFitness]

ESFitness is a guy with impeccable taste. I always read when he's commenting on the finer things in life. (no homo)

comes after years of 'trial and error'. should've seen me 10 years ago... wearing 2 big 18k gold chains and driving modified imports. lol... just foolish. $4k worth of gold around my neck, $5k worth of rims, paint, turbos, and bright red soft vinyl interiors on cars worth $4k.... at least the diamonds in my ears were princess cut. lol.... wearing vans and DC skater shoes... paying $2k rent in a townhouse.

then I smartened up and saw the error of my ways. haha.

[True]

Good taste, sir.

[ESFitness]

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/

It's worth it to get the SS bracelet.

at first glance I thought this watch was a couple hundred bucks... so I searched back for this thread to find the site again, and to my surprise, it's nearly a $1k watch. lol.... eh, nO!... for a G, I can find Omega's and Tag's for the roughly the same price, with higher resale value. i'm disappointed    lol