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re: Need some OT watch recs
Posted on 5/24/16 at 1:48 am to willhigg6
Posted on 5/24/16 at 1:48 am to willhigg6
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It might be very middle class of me, but I could come up with 6,000 better things to spend $6,000 on
Ironically, owning an everyday Rolex like a DJ or Sub is about as middle class as it gets. Nothing screams I make median income but want to act like I ball more than owning a rolex.
I say get a Hamilton or an equally nice $500 watch and put the savings to good use.
This post was edited on 5/24/16 at 1:51 am
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Posted on 5/24/16 at 6:13 am to quadfest
email me at slaf1981@yahoo.com
i have something you might be interested in.
i have something you might be interested in.
Posted on 5/24/16 at 6:34 am to quadfest
Team Omega Seamaster Pro checking in
This post was edited on 5/24/16 at 6:36 am
Posted on 5/24/16 at 6:54 am to barry
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I second the black bay black Tudor. It's a classic diving watch style with some crest accents. Hell you could get that AND a Nomos.
Earlier this year, Gaston posted the Nomos Tangomat Datum. Great looking watch, IMO.
Posted on 5/24/16 at 7:29 am to quadfest
Rolex is the way to go.
Oyster, Submariner, Explorer.
New or used doesnt matter.
Check local reputable Jewlers.
There are some legit online companies though just do your research.
Oyster, Submariner, Explorer.
New or used doesnt matter.
Check local reputable Jewlers.
There are some legit online companies though just do your research.
Posted on 5/24/16 at 7:36 am to Boxcar
For your budget, it's either a Rolex Air King or Explorer. Read this article: Air King vs Exploer
I'd personally go with the Air King. If you want a larger watch and want to spend a bit more, the Explorer II is a great option as well.
If you want non-traditional, outside the box, you can't go wrong with Grand Seiko. These things are hand made to exacting standards along the lines of Patek Philippe and A. Lange and Sohne. Many in your budget: Grand Seiko
I'd personally go with the Air King. If you want a larger watch and want to spend a bit more, the Explorer II is a great option as well.
If you want non-traditional, outside the box, you can't go wrong with Grand Seiko. These things are hand made to exacting standards along the lines of Patek Philippe and A. Lange and Sohne. Many in your budget: Grand Seiko
This post was edited on 5/24/16 at 7:45 am
Posted on 5/24/16 at 7:44 am to texag7
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Get a citizen Eco drive. Put the rest in savings
While I normally hate this guy, he is right. I have a few seiko's and a few citizens (All around $350 or less) and they are great.
Posted on 5/24/16 at 7:50 am to quadfest
My picks in that range would be
Omega Speedmaster Pro
IWC Chronograph
Breitling SuperOcean Heritage
Omega Speedmaster Pro
IWC Chronograph
Breitling SuperOcean Heritage
Posted on 5/24/16 at 7:58 am to RummelTiger
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Why do you care what others spend their money on?
Why do you care about others caring about what others spend their money on?
I don't really care what they do with their money, I just wanted to relate a story to give a little perspective.
Posted on 5/24/16 at 8:31 am to quadfest
I just picked this one up. I really like it. GMT Master II
Posted on 5/24/16 at 8:46 am to CharlieDay
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Ironically, owning an everyday Rolex like a DJ or Sub is about as middle class as it gets. Nothing screams I make median income but want to act like I ball more than owning a rolex.
While the huge majority of all luxury watch owners are probably upper middle class rather than upper class, I rarely, if ever, see strivers wearing nice swiss watches. Especially "downmarket" swiss watches like "an everyday Rolex."
Not flashy enough. The concept of someone trying to ball in a normal, non-bejewled DJ is moronic.
FYI, part of being comfortable with your station in life is not bitching about people who buy what you don't have. This thread is about a guy getting an heirloom gift from his folks, and you're in here telling him he's a striver. Check the mirror.
Posted on 5/24/16 at 8:47 am to Big Chipper
The new Air King is an abomination. Honestly, most of them since like 2010 or so have been hideous.
The old ones were great looking, but small.
The old ones were great looking, but small.
Posted on 5/24/16 at 9:00 am to quadfest
I'd don't find watches on bracelets to be particularly interesting, they just seem too 'jewelry' to me. Just an opinion, but generally if you talk to someone with a bracelet on they just don't have much to say on why they chose that one or what they like about it...it was a present, wife bought it for me...or my favorite...it's a kinetic.
This post was edited on 5/24/16 at 9:11 am
Posted on 5/24/16 at 9:11 am to Gaston
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generally if you talk to someone with a bracelet on they just don't have much to say why they chose that
You're too smart for this dumb opinion.
Posted on 5/24/16 at 9:13 am to GaryMyMan
Omega planet ocean with orange bezel . It's big but very comfortable .
Posted on 5/24/16 at 9:18 am to Gaston
Doesn't stink, doesn't stay wet, doesn't get nasty, breathes well.
frick any nylon, rubber, or leather watch band.
ETA: And who gives a shite if a guy says his Rolex is kinetic? You don't have to be a damn watchbuilder to appreciate nice stuff. Watch snobs are some of the worst snobs.
frick any nylon, rubber, or leather watch band.
ETA: And who gives a shite if a guy says his Rolex is kinetic? You don't have to be a damn watchbuilder to appreciate nice stuff. Watch snobs are some of the worst snobs.
This post was edited on 5/24/16 at 9:22 am
Posted on 5/24/16 at 9:21 am to GaryMyMan
I like watches. I strike up conversations with people about watches. Only a slapstick with a $8k Sub on would say...its a kinetic, but in general bracelet watch guys...oh who knows, maybe they just think I'm strange.
I don't like bracelets, most people with nice watches seem to though. Or their wife does.
I don't like bracelets, most people with nice watches seem to though. Or their wife does.
Posted on 5/24/16 at 9:24 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
It's a bracelet. I'm not wearing a fricking bracelet.
Change your band for the occasion. The occasion never calls for a bracelet.
Leather on deployant is how the nicest watches in the world come, good enough for me.
ETA: You're simply a poser if you own nice things and know nothing about them. The whole point of appreciation of finer things is the appreciation, just owning it to be seen with it is being a poser. Which was kind of my point.
Change your band for the occasion. The occasion never calls for a bracelet.
Leather on deployant is how the nicest watches in the world come, good enough for me.
ETA: You're simply a poser if you own nice things and know nothing about them. The whole point of appreciation of finer things is the appreciation, just owning it to be seen with it is being a poser. Which was kind of my point.
This post was edited on 5/24/16 at 9:31 am
Posted on 5/24/16 at 9:25 am to Gaston
Bracelets are versatile and durable. They can get boring, but I can't fault anyone for sticking to them.
Posted on 5/24/16 at 9:26 am to quadfest
If you really want a Rolex I'd go sub or gmt, although in your price range you would definitely have to buy used.
That being said, I'd 100% recommend buying used as you can get a very nice watch for $6k.... Be it a Rolex, iwc (would be my personal choice), panerai, breitling, etc.
That being said, I'd 100% recommend buying used as you can get a very nice watch for $6k.... Be it a Rolex, iwc (would be my personal choice), panerai, breitling, etc.
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