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Watch Recommendations

  • Paging CincySpartan.

    On the old board I asked for watch recommendations up to $800, and was immediately flamed for wasting money. CincySpartan was a great source of watch information however.

    Post your watches here, or ones you hope to buy. Any knowledge would be greatly appreciated.

    GreenandWhite

  • Sand + Stick.

    Now STFU

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  • For under $800.00 Victorinox Swiss army has some great looking, sturdy chronographs. I also really like the more conservative Invicta models on shopnbc.com. You could get a nice Victorinox or Invicta for under 400.00 and they look like they cost far more.

    This post was edited by Jor El on 12/19/2010 at 9:32 PM

    Jor El

  • This is what I have, citizen eco drive. Recharges its own battery, a lot extra features in the bezel too.

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    Brodson

  • Citizen ECO-drive are solid watches. Calibre 8700 is solid.

    For $800 I would also consider a Hamilton. Swiss movement for that price range is solid.

    spartan glory

  • This is my work watch. It's a little too dressy if I'm not wearing a suit though.shrug

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    y2kMgrad ●

  • This one was in the Wynn & Company jewelry store in the Esplanade shopping area of Wynn Casino/Hotel, Las Vegas

    It would set you back just a shade over $27,000

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    Vegas Vic ●

  • Brodson said...

    This is what I have, citizen eco drive. Recharges its own battery, a lot extra features in the bezel too.

    Do you ever use the flight computer? I hope you are a fellow pilot....This is my watch:

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    35,600 posts and counting since 09-09-2002. tRCMB Dead Pool Commissioner.

    pulling69 ●

  • Look at your phone. It has a watch, alarm, stopwatch. What does a watch do again?

    Jim in Catl22876

  • invicta, and search ebay, i picked up a $2000 invicta slightly used for 180, i dont wear it that much but i was never a big watch guy in the first place

    I always wanted to be a Tenenbaum

    AirJenson

  • "A Rouchefoucauld. The thinnest water-resistant watch in the world. Singularly unique, sculptured in design, hand-crafted in Switzerland, and water resistant to three atmospheres. This is *the* sports watch of the '80s. Six thousand, nine hundred and fifty five dollars retail! "

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    pulling69 ●

  • for 800$ you could get 3-4 decent Nixon watches, or put a down payment on a Breitling:

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    d mcc

  • Do you want a quartz or mechanical watch? Do you want complications or a simple watch. Dress or sporty? On a metal bracelet, leather strap or rubber strap? With a little more info it will be easier to make a recommendation.

    MSchott

  • Brodson said...

    This is what I have, citizen eco drive. Recharges its own battery, a lot extra features in the bezel too.

    This.

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    Dr Leo Spaceman

  • I also have a citizen eco drive, great watch.

    Check out www.chronoshark.com they have a deal a day on watches, some of the deals are unbeleivable, just keep checking it and eventually what you're looking for will pop up.

    Wizard Sleeve

  • You can get a heluva nice watch for $500 or less. The Swiss Army Summit XLT is a great all-round quartz watch if you get a stainless strap. I have an SA Infantry self-winding that is very accurate at around $500 and wear it every day. A rather expensive GMT Rolex I received as a gift mostly stays in the dresser.

    This post was edited by FIJI239 81 on 12/20/2010 at 9:09 AM

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  • chronoshark.com

    thewatchery.com

    jomashop.com

    I have bought a watch from each for either my wife or myself..... and been very happy with the service, the price, and the product....

    CincySpartan ●

  • GreenandWhite said...

    Paging CincySpartan.

    On the old board I asked for watch recommendations up to $800, and was immediately flamed for wasting money. CincySpartan was a great source of watch information however.

    Post your watches here, or ones you hope to buy. Any knowledge would be greatly appreciated.

    Thanks!

    What did you end up getting? Or are you still looking?

    CincySpartan ●

  • Save your money for a few years and invest in an IWC or some other quality timepiece that will retain its value (or increase) over time. The Portugese will never not be classic.

    BostonUSpartan

  • Someone already mentioned Chronoshark. Keep an eye on that website and you'll find a good deal eventually.

    I have 2 watches that I have had for over 10 years, both look great and work great still.

    Tissot (Swiss quality, price range is anywhere from $200 to $2k)
    http://www.amazon.com/Tissot-Automatic-Mens-Watch-T008-414-11-031-01/dp/B004GE13S4/ref=sr_1_49?s=watches&ie=UTF8&qid=1292858004&sr=1-49

    Certina
    (can't seem to find many US retailers for this one. I bought it in Norway 12 years ago)

    --Chegg

    http://fighttheplastic.blogspot.com/

    cheggelund

  • BostonUSpartan said...

    Save your money for a few years and invest in an IWC or some other quality timepiece that will retain its value (or increase) over time. The Portugese will never not be classic.

    Most high end watches are not good investments. As a matter of fact a new IWC Mark XVI, one of their entry level pieces lists for $3500.00 and used for closer to $2K. Even with a substantial discount it's a loser. Rolex, Cartier and a few other brands do better. Used Portuguese's are no better.

    I do however agree with saving to buy a quality mechanical watch. Also, buying used can save a lot of money over retail.

    MSchott

  • Universal Geneve has some under $800
    http://www.universal.ch/

    oldspart

  • MSchott said...

    Most high end watches are not good investments. As a matter of fact a new IWC Mark XVI, one of their entry level pieces lists for $3500.00 and used for closer to $2K. Even with a substantial discount it's a loser. Rolex, Cartier and a few other brands do better. Used Portuguese's are no better.

    I do however agree with saving to buy a quality mechanical watch. Also, buying used can save a lot of money over retail.

    Interestingly enough..... My first big watch purchase was a Rolex Explorer II, black face. I bought it directly from Switzerland through an off-line "retailer". Found a guys name on a watch forum and contacted him directly.

    It was a risk, but he was willing to do the deal through escrow so I had a chance to verify it was real when I received, prior to releasing the funds.

    I bought the watch for $2400 in 2001, about $900 below retail at that point, and of course exchange rates were favorable then too.

    I sold it through Ebay about 2 years ago for ~$2700. Exchange rates had risen to the point that the 2001 retail price was ~$3300 and the retails price 2 years ago was ~$4400.

    That helped to significantly bridge the gap in terms of resale........

    bottom line, exchange rates can help significantly....

    CincySpartan ●

  • I've always wanted a Seiko Orange Monster. Still haven't bought one. Always found something else to do when I had an extra $150 laying around.

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  • PRStoetzer said...

    I've always wanted a Seiko Orange Monster. Still haven't bought one. Always found something else to do when I had an extra $150 laying around.

    The Orange Monster is one of the coolest watches around and a great value. I've had 3-4 over the years and one is currently in my collection. Prices have climbed on this piece in the last year but they can be found used in your price range.

    MSchott

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