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re: TGIF Watch thread
Posted on 5/16/26 at 3:11 pm to GeauxTigers123
Posted on 5/16/26 at 3:11 pm to GeauxTigers123
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There were some wild scenes at malls today as people were trying to get the Swatch watches. Some of the stores had to shut down due to crowds.
Spending $400 on a plastic watch that can’t be serviced seems silly. But some are going for thousands on the secondary martketplace.
Most are buying to flip just like the Omega Swatches
Posted on 6/19/26 at 8:29 am to Obtuse1
Ok watch gods, I am making my first foray into watches. I will be buying used. Was looking at:
Tudor Black Bay
Omega Speedmaster 50th ( was looking for a 2008 which they have even though the actual 50th year is 2007). This would eventually be passed down to son who was born in 2008.
Thoughts? Other options? Longines? Sinn? Oris?
Tudor Black Bay
Omega Speedmaster 50th ( was looking for a 2008 which they have even though the actual 50th year is 2007). This would eventually be passed down to son who was born in 2008.
Thoughts? Other options? Longines? Sinn? Oris?
Posted on 6/19/26 at 9:17 am to Boss
Nashville is having a watch show last week and this week.
A buddy and I went to the IWC store and they had about 20 watches from Watched and Wonders that are on tour around the country.
Pretty cool stuff checking out $500k watches and some that aren't even for sale.
If anyone is in town this week they have lots of shiny shite from all the big names and free bourbon.
We have dedicated Rolex, IWC, Breitling, Tag and Omega shops next to each other and a block away there's King Jewelers who has every other brand. King owns the other dedicated stores except Rolex because they got busted for gray market resale and lost their AD license.
A buddy and I went to the IWC store and they had about 20 watches from Watched and Wonders that are on tour around the country.
Pretty cool stuff checking out $500k watches and some that aren't even for sale.
If anyone is in town this week they have lots of shiny shite from all the big names and free bourbon.
We have dedicated Rolex, IWC, Breitling, Tag and Omega shops next to each other and a block away there's King Jewelers who has every other brand. King owns the other dedicated stores except Rolex because they got busted for gray market resale and lost their AD license.
Posted on 6/19/26 at 9:34 am to Boss
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Other options?
Citizen diver.
$400-ish eco drive. Got myself one a month ago and its an insane value for what you get. Saphire, good lume, good bracelet, good bezel. Shameless submariner knockoff. Its a much nicer watch than my old marathon was. Bonus is it keeps time insanely good. Mine is still less than a second off after a month.
IMO, its a better choice to get into watches than the mid tier ($1000 to $5000) stuff. Those watches will almost all lose a ton of value on the used market and arent worth the money when you arent even sure what you like yet.
Posted on 6/19/26 at 9:35 am to Witty_Username
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Has anybody seen one of the new Longines HydroConquests in the wild...specifically this one?
I like it but not that band
Posted on 6/19/26 at 11:52 am to Boss
quote:Can’t go wrong with either, they are both excellent choices.
Tudor Black Bay Omega Speedmaster
Speedy would my personal choice; your intent to pass it along is an additional meaningful reason to go that route.
Posted on 6/19/26 at 6:15 pm to Boss
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Thoughts? Other options? Longines? Sinn? Oris?
BB and Speedy are both terrific watches.
Since you mentioned it I think you might want to do some research on the Longines Zulu Spirit Time GMT and the newest Hydroquest models with/without GMT. Can get either in 39 or 42 mm. Several colorways of course and a lot of watch for the money IMO.
Lastly, as a first foray into watches Seiko has an infinite catalog of styles/designs.
Seiko Divers
Seiko Speedtimer
Posted on 7/3/26 at 8:51 pm to LSUChamps03
Posted on 7/7/26 at 2:11 pm to Obtuse1
Expert opinions please:
Adding to the collection and looking at Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150 or Seamaster 300. Both are 41mm.
Appreciate input from the TD experts regarding these two.
TIA
Adding to the collection and looking at Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150 or Seamaster 300. Both are 41mm.
Appreciate input from the TD experts regarding these two.
TIA
Posted on 7/7/26 at 3:14 pm to Jim Rockford
I like the new Planet Ocean as well.
Noticed the price new from some jewelers is below the Omega retail listing.
Any word in the horology world about this?
Noticed the price new from some jewelers is below the Omega retail listing.
Any word in the horology world about this?
Posted on 7/7/26 at 3:55 pm to BuyloSellhi
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Adding to the collection and looking at Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150 or Seamaster 300. Both are 41mm.
What else do you have? The AT is more of a GADA watch. I prefer the AT mainly because for a dive watch I prefer the Planet Ocean.
Posted on 7/7/26 at 5:42 pm to Obtuse1
Rolex Date from the early 60's is the typical dress watch for mostly special occasions. Yellow gold. My kids gave me a Seapro diver years ago that is for water sport and general knock around and it is still right on time with no issues.
Looking for the dress / everyday piece that falls between the Rolex and the Seapro. The Rolex Sub would do that but the two Omegas caught my eye.
Looking for the dress / everyday piece that falls between the Rolex and the Seapro. The Rolex Sub would do that but the two Omegas caught my eye.
Posted on 7/7/26 at 5:46 pm to BuyloSellhi
What’s the quality of the Tissot brand these days? I plan on giving my watch to my son on his wedding day and I want a good watch that doesn’t cost 6,000 or 7,000.
Posted on 7/7/26 at 5:54 pm to Obtuse1
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The AT is more of a GADA watch
IYAM nothing says I am very badass like wearing an expensive but well used tool watch with formalwear.
Posted on 7/7/26 at 7:15 pm to BuyloSellhi
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Rolex Date from the early 60's is the typical dress watch for mostly special occasions. Yellow gold. My kids gave me a Seapro diver years ago that is for water sport and general knock around and it is still right on time with no issues.
Personally, I think the AT falls nicely between the two. That said, between the AT and 300 M buy what speaks to you the most. The quality is the same and the movements are similar. One thing to note is the 8900 movement in the AT does not have a quick set date, it has a jumping hour hand. Great for adjusting time between time zones without hacking the movement but a pain to set if it runs down and you need to move the date multiple days.
Posted on 7/7/26 at 7:17 pm to tigerinexile
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What’s the quality of the Tissot brand these days?
Solid. Price is what you would expect from a huge Swiss conglomerate. You can get deals on them from most retailers and places like Jomashop.
Posted on 7/7/26 at 7:27 pm to BuyloSellhi
I think the AT is classic, but boring. I'll never own one because of that.
The current gen Seamaster 300 is 42mm fyi, and with the escape valve it wears more like 43 IMO. It would be my pick of the 2.
My 2 gripes with it are the AR coating on the outer crystal, and the bracelet. If I owned one it would be a white dial on rubber only.
The current gen Seamaster 300 is 42mm fyi, and with the escape valve it wears more like 43 IMO. It would be my pick of the 2.
My 2 gripes with it are the AR coating on the outer crystal, and the bracelet. If I owned one it would be a white dial on rubber only.
Posted on 7/7/26 at 7:27 pm to tigerinexile
How much do you want to spend and what kind of watch does he want?
For about $5K, you can get a Tudor or Grand Seiko.
For $2k, you can get a Squale or a Sinn.
For about $1K you can get Hamilton or a Seiko Prospex.
For about $5K, you can get a Tudor or Grand Seiko.
For $2k, you can get a Squale or a Sinn.
For about $1K you can get Hamilton or a Seiko Prospex.
Posted on 7/7/26 at 7:40 pm to SidetrackSilvera
Also consider Longines in the $2K range.
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