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OT watch aficionados - getting something nice quickly
Posted on 6/15/23 at 3:58 pm
Posted on 6/15/23 at 3:58 pm
So I have been wanting to get into a high end watch lately but have been dicking around with it.
Now I have an event this weekend that I'd like to have something for. This won't be my high-end purchase, as I'd like to take my time on that and learn a bunch more.
What would you all recommend for something to get in a day or two? Jewelry store? New? Used? Pawn shop? Ebay+NextDayAir?
I want to find a general use keeper, not something throw-away or returnable.
Budget $500-$1500?
Thouhgts?
Now I have an event this weekend that I'd like to have something for. This won't be my high-end purchase, as I'd like to take my time on that and learn a bunch more.
What would you all recommend for something to get in a day or two? Jewelry store? New? Used? Pawn shop? Ebay+NextDayAir?
I want to find a general use keeper, not something throw-away or returnable.
Budget $500-$1500?
Thouhgts?
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Posted on 6/15/23 at 4:00 pm to Meauxjeaux
I think Hamilton watches are popular around here in that price range
Posted on 6/15/23 at 4:01 pm to Meauxjeaux
Look at Oris or Hamilton for that budget.
Posted on 6/15/23 at 4:09 pm to Meauxjeaux
I've been eying the SEIKO Prospex.
Posted on 6/15/23 at 4:09 pm to Rize
Posted on 6/15/23 at 4:11 pm to Meauxjeaux
I think Stowa are the coolest watches for that price…see if someone on eBay will overnight one to you.
Posted on 6/15/23 at 4:13 pm to Meauxjeaux
Not my taste.
This post was edited on 6/15/23 at 4:15 pm
Posted on 6/15/23 at 4:13 pm to Gaston
Thanks, looking now.
Is trying to get something with complications in this price range silly?
Is trying to get something with complications in this price range silly?
Posted on 6/15/23 at 4:15 pm to Meauxjeaux
Yes. Those are ETA or similar movements. You’re buying the case/dial/style. They can theoretically be fixed at almost any watch shop.
Posted on 6/15/23 at 4:16 pm to Meauxjeaux
Longines
Posted on 6/15/23 at 4:17 pm to Gaston
Thoughts? Geezus there's hundreds. This is $850 or so.
Posted on 6/15/23 at 4:18 pm to Meauxjeaux
Jomashop offers overnight shipping, I think it is reasonable like $30 or so.
Without knowing what type of watch you want and if you want quartz or mechanical it is hard to make a suggestion because it is just throwing darts blindly.
Give us an idea what you are looking for, there are lots of options in the price range although a lot of them are out due to the tight timeframe.
Without knowing what type of watch you want and if you want quartz or mechanical it is hard to make a suggestion because it is just throwing darts blindly.
Give us an idea what you are looking for, there are lots of options in the price range although a lot of them are out due to the tight timeframe.
Posted on 6/15/23 at 4:19 pm to Meauxjeaux
That a manually wound watch?
Posted on 6/15/23 at 4:21 pm to Meauxjeaux
A marathon GSAR should be around the middle of that price range.
You aren't getting any fancy in house movement stuff in that price range behind seiko I don't think. For me, worrying about the guts is kinda silly. You're adding several thousand dollars to start getting into Rolex, grand seiko, omega, etc.
You aren't getting any fancy in house movement stuff in that price range behind seiko I don't think. For me, worrying about the guts is kinda silly. You're adding several thousand dollars to start getting into Rolex, grand seiko, omega, etc.
Posted on 6/15/23 at 4:22 pm to Meauxjeaux
Obtuse1 is your man for all watch information.
You may have dicked around too long for getting something within 24-48 hrs though.
You may have dicked around too long for getting something within 24-48 hrs though.
Posted on 6/15/23 at 4:22 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
Long Island Watch might overnight you one of those as well.
Posted on 6/15/23 at 4:24 pm to Obtuse1
quote:
Without knowing what type of watch you want and if you want quartz or mechanical it is hard to make a suggestion because it is just throwing darts blindly.
Give us an idea what you are looking for, there are lots of options in the price range although a lot of them are out due to the tight timeframe.
Problem is, I've never worn a watch, so I have no idea what I want. I'm in my 50's so more of a late-career daily wear watch. First of a collection I would like to begin to create.
Trying to think of an analogy that would help.
Posted on 6/15/23 at 4:24 pm to Gaston
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Long Island Watch might overnight you one of those as well.
You might have to call but I bet Marc would.
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