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re: Entry level luxury watches.
Posted on 5/6/26 at 9:56 pm to Old Character
Posted on 5/6/26 at 9:56 pm to Old Character
Dude - who the hell are you talking to??
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Posted on 5/6/26 at 9:57 pm to Old Character
My first was a Rolex Explorer. Perfect at the time. Nice watch and classic but understated. I still wear it often.
I own two Omegas. One is a Planet Ocean and one is an Aqua Terra. Both have a rubber strap. They are awesome. Casual tool watch that can be worn with gym gear, but you can tell the craftsmanship stands out. They are two watches that are nicely done, solid, and robust.
To me a luxury watch starts with a mechanical movement. I can't buy a brand name "luxury watch" that is battery powered.
I own two Omegas. One is a Planet Ocean and one is an Aqua Terra. Both have a rubber strap. They are awesome. Casual tool watch that can be worn with gym gear, but you can tell the craftsmanship stands out. They are two watches that are nicely done, solid, and robust.
To me a luxury watch starts with a mechanical movement. I can't buy a brand name "luxury watch" that is battery powered.
This post was edited on 5/6/26 at 9:59 pm
Posted on 5/7/26 at 12:18 am to Nuts
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Hamilton Field Khaki
Been eying the Khaki Field King Day Date with green face and leather strap.
Posted on 5/7/26 at 12:21 am to Old Character
Tissot
Posted on 5/7/26 at 1:09 am to Motorboat
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Look at Steinart. for about $800, you can have a sub knockoff with better movement than a Rolex.
I apparently skipped the second page of this thread because I missed this gem. Steinhart uses the Sellita SW200 Elabore' (not even the Top) movement in those watches. The SW200 is a copy of the ETA 2824, which is a fine workhorse movement for the money, but near the bottom of the Swiss Made totem pole. Other than price and third-party supply, how is the SW200 better than the 3230/3235 movements in the Submariner? I really want to hear this, be as specific as possible.
Posted on 5/7/26 at 6:05 am to lionward2014
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Been eying the Khaki Field King Day Date with green face and leather strap.
For being 'utilitarian', they are very handsome watches on the wrist.
You won't be disappointed.
Also, and honestly this is half the fun, they are strap monsters. I look at different straps for my field watch just as often, if not more, than I browse other watch models. Have a collection of 5 or 6 and they all completely change the look/feel of the entire watch.
This post was edited on 5/7/26 at 6:12 am
Posted on 5/7/26 at 6:06 am to Stevo
I have several tudors - I appreciate the quality in all of them
Great watch
Great watch
Posted on 5/7/26 at 6:28 am to Old Character
I wear a Garmin gps golf watch.
I’d be afraid I’d lose or damage a very expensive watch.
I’d be afraid I’d lose or damage a very expensive watch.
Posted on 5/7/26 at 6:43 am to elprez00
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I have a Tag Formula 1 Chrono
Same here, but the Tag Formula 1 RBR edition. Its a little flashy, but it feels great on the wrist.
Posted on 5/7/26 at 6:54 am to Jim Rockford
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It's issued to the German Coast Guard and is damn near indestructible. 3000 foot water resistance, the crystal is a quarter inch thick and the movement is specially modified to resist impacts. I've never seen another one in the wild.
Getting "Louis Winthorpe in the pawn shop" vibes
Posted on 5/7/26 at 6:59 am to Old Character
I will repeat what a few have said that if you want a Sub, get it. I wear it all the time, it’s so comfortable for being a hunk of metal. No regrets. I’m also comforted that when I’m gone, it will go to my son, who appreciates mechanical things.
I bought a Tudor Pelagos (matte blue face) a couple of weeks ago. I like it so far.
I bought a Tudor Pelagos (matte blue face) a couple of weeks ago. I like it so far.
Posted on 5/7/26 at 7:28 am to Warheel
If you want the Sub, buy the Sub. I received a Rolex as a gift and more recently passed it down to my daughter. I inherited a gold Omega for formal occasions. I typically wear a Tudor Black Bay. Truth be known, I wear my Apple Ultra more than all the others combined!
This post was edited on 5/7/26 at 7:53 am
Posted on 5/7/26 at 7:45 am to go ta hell ole miss
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No you have not. This is comically bad attempt at trolling.
Not trolling shite. “A lot” may not be accurate as I later stated that my sample size is small.
Posted on 5/7/26 at 8:33 am to Obtuse1
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I apparently skipped the second page of this thread because I missed this gem. Steinhart uses the Sellita SW200 Elabore' (not even the Top) movement in those watches. The SW200 is a copy of the ETA 2824, which is a fine workhorse movement for the money, but near the bottom of the Swiss Made totem pole. Other than price and third-party supply, how is the SW200 better than the 3230/3235 movements in the Submariner? I really want to hear this, be as specific as possible
I found it to be hilarious but not enough to comment on. I have a few watches that use the ETA movement and they are cheap and easy to find parts for. But to compare it to a Rolex movement is laughable. And I'm not a Rolex fan boy. I've never owned one actually. By choice.
Posted on 5/7/26 at 8:35 am to Old Character
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A lot” may not be accurate as I later stated that my sample size is small.
Yeah it's not a lot. It's actually very few. Maybe you just happened to hear about a few people with stuff going in for routine service
Posted on 5/7/26 at 9:31 am to Old Character
A watch is a tool.
If you aren’t going to wear it, don’t buy it. I know guys that have Rolex,Tudors, Omegas, Breitlings, etc that wear the shite out of them in some intense fields. Not saying you have to be dumb with it but to me part of the “joy” of a watch, especially one that you’re considering an heirloom, is the watch having some character and stories to tell.
If you aren’t going to wear the watch, don’t buy it. You won’t be happy with it.
If you aren’t going to wear it, don’t buy it. I know guys that have Rolex,Tudors, Omegas, Breitlings, etc that wear the shite out of them in some intense fields. Not saying you have to be dumb with it but to me part of the “joy” of a watch, especially one that you’re considering an heirloom, is the watch having some character and stories to tell.
If you aren’t going to wear the watch, don’t buy it. You won’t be happy with it.
Posted on 5/7/26 at 9:37 am to Obtuse1
It’s what some watch guy told me. lol
Posted on 5/7/26 at 9:41 am to Old Character
Mu butler has some really nice ones. I'll get you in contact with his secretary
Posted on 5/7/26 at 9:44 am to Old Character
I don't have a Rolex or any high end luxury watch but from everything I see and read, unlike other a lot of luxury items, those watches are absolute units and workhorses, meant to be worn.
Posted on 5/7/26 at 9:45 am to kjp811
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those watches are absolute units and workhorses, meant to be worn.
they are
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