help me purchase a new watch

[chuddo]

in the market for a new timepiece. any suggestions/pictures/links would be appreciated.

been searching myself and have found some i like, but nothing perfect.

price range is pretty wide, and im 23 if that is a factor. prefer stylish over sporty.

[Dynasty]

Are watches some kind of new symbol of "cool"? Is there a new watch fad going on?

[mason55]

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The watch fad has been going on for a few years

[FatalError]

http://www.wittnauer.com/brands/wittnauer/product.aspx?id=82&coll_id=175&origin=collection

Stylish and relatively cheap for a sharp looking diamond watch

[chuddo]

no, i just lost my old skagen a bit ago, and my wrist feels naked without it.

it would be nice to check the time without flipping out the cellphone.

[chuddo]

not bad. not much on the gold though. a bit too blingish for me.

[Voltron87]

ive been oogling the rolex perpetual air king line for a while... eventually i'll get it. very nice, simple design. the ones im looking at are a silver band with blue face, it looks awesome to me. rolex's site is an applet, go to rolex.com (http://www.rolex.com) then collections then oyster perpetual

[mason55]

What are you looking to spend? What look are you going for?

[BruceZ]

I just bought this one (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5023577371&ssPageName= MERC_VIC_RSCC_Pr4_PcY_BIN_Stores). This is the lowest price I could find for that model.

[mason55]

I don't think they're huge among watch collectors, but I'm a fan of a lot of Tiffany's styles.

Edit: one of my favorites (http://www.tiffany.com/shopping/item.aspx?CategoryID=141&category=watches&c_id=WEB 1&c_it=71V9&start_id=1&)

[cbfair]

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not bad. not much on the gold though. a bit too blingish for me.

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I like this collection (http://www.seikousa.com/Gallery.aspx?collectionId=7&genderId=1) myself. I have a quartz one, all stainless with a white face. Simple, not overstated and very lightweight and thin. If your into the kinetic thing, its available, but you'll add depth to the body, which I chose to avoid.

[chuddo]

nice, but not the look i am searching for.

going for more of a simple/stylish/elegant look. but nothing too gaudy.

somthing that looks nice, but can be comfortably worn for most occasions and every day.

[chuddo]

a final note: i am not a huge guy, and thus do not have that big of wrists. basically i can connect my thumb and middle finger around my left wrists.

so it cannot be too huge or bulky.

check out Movado Eliro

[BruceZ]

This one (http://cgi.ebay.com/CASIO-Wave-Ceptor-Atomic-Watch-Solar-Power-WVA510DA-1AV_W0QQitemZ5022995108QQcategoryZ31387QQrdZ1QQcmd ZViewItem) looks a little nicer. The only difference is that it's not titanium.

This one (http://cgi.ebay.com/Casio-Wave-Ceptor-Atomic-Watch-WVA105HDA-2AV-Mens_W0QQitemZ5023346234QQcategoryZ31387QQrdZ1QQcm dZViewItem) looks nice, and it is less expensive. Only 50m water resistance though (can't swim with it).

Scroll down to the big pics.

I require that the watch be able to show the day of the week, month, and date at the same time. I also like the fact that these are always accurate, and even correct for daylight savings time automatically.

[chuddo]

much more concerned about aesthetics as opposed to functionality.

the movado elira suggested is pretty sexy.

[Stellastarr]

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in the market for a new timepiece. any suggestions/pictures/links would be appreciated.

been searching myself and have found some i like, but nothing perfect.

price range is pretty wide, and im 23 if that is a factor. prefer stylish over sporty.

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Breitling or Omega. Nothing else

[Dynasty]

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Are watches some kind of new symbol of "cool"? Is there a new watch fad going on?

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The watch fad has been going on for a few years

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It's not uncommon for me to be a few years behind on something like this.

A couple years ago I bought a Casio. It says right on the watch face that it's water resistant and can be illuminated.

I cut the wrist band off with some scissors and keep the watch in my pocket.

[Yeti]

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I cut the wrist band off with some scissors and keep the watch in my pocket.

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What are you, 50 years old?

Get a Fossil watch.

[mason55]

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Breitling or Omega.

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Uhh... are you serious? There are MANY MANY good brands of watches out there besides those two. And when I think simple elegance I don't exactly think about freaking Breitling...

[Brainwalter]

I have this (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0001W1BIC/sr=1-9/qid=1124074333/ref=sr_1_9/002-9278427-6907258?%5Fencoding=UTF8&m=A102XDIEVXE4R&n=1027281 1&s=merchant&v=glance)

[mason55]

Chuddo... can you clarify how much you want to spend? You're getting suggestions from Casio to Rolex here...

[MrWookie47]

Give us this day our weekly watch thread.

[sfer]

If movement is important to you make sure to do a little research to find out who still makes their own movements and who buys them.

I'm rather fond of Jaeger-LeCoultre. If I ever feel like wearing a watch again I'll get one.

[Sponger15SB]

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I cut the wrist band off with some scissors and keep the watch in my pocket.

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What are you, 50 years old?

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Also, do you not have a cell phone? As soon as I got one I stopped wearing watches.

[Dynasty]

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I cut the wrist band off with some scissors and keep the watch in my pocket.

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What are you, 50 years old?

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Also, do you not have a cell phone? As soon as I got one I stopped wearing watches.

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No cell phone either.

[djoyce003]

seiko kinetics are pretty good...nobody has mentioned those, but I like them a lot. Nobody has mentioned tags either, surprised at that.

[Brainwalter]

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I cut the wrist band off with some scissors and keep the watch in my pocket.

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What are you, 50 years old?

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Also, do you not have a cell phone? As soon as I got one I stopped wearing watches.

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A cell phone is a poor substitute for a watch.

[RacersEdge]

I like Fossil. Too easy to lose an expensive one.

I styarted wearing a watch a couple months ago. I figured out I really like leather bands instead of the metal link kind - they pinch the hairs on my arm.

I got this one:

http://www.fossil.com/images/us/local/products/detail/AM3779.gif

[Punker]

I have this watch (http://www.swissarmy.com/Watches/Product.htm?category=basecamp&product=24178&) or something close to it. Its a little heavy if thats not to your taste, just ignore this /images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[chuddo]

price range is pretty wide. if i see something nice for 75 bucks it will do. if it is for 800, then that will probably have to work as well.

[Stellastarr]

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Breitling or Omega.

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Uhh... are you serious? There are MANY MANY good brands of watches out there besides those two. And when I think simple elegance I don't exactly think about freaking Breitling...

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Sorry, didnt know he was looking for a elegant watch. My bad... Just get a Tiffany & Co. meh

[MrMon]

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a final note: i am not a huge guy, and thus do not have that big of wrists. basically i can connect my thumb and middle finger around my left wrists.

so it cannot be too huge or bulky.

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I've got the same problem, only it's thumb and index finger for me. A Rolex would look stupid on me.

Try Baume & Mercier. I've got a version of the Riviera line, something like this (http://www.worldofwatches.com/detail.asp?Sn=421501520&dept_id=100&pf_id=14520&pa geno=3&special=&watchsp=), only an '80s model. Also comes in gold and steel only versions. Thin, elegant, stylish. Also expensive.

Now here's to afford one (or any good watch). Certified pre-owned from Tourneau (http://www.tourneau.com/Tourneau/Main.aspx). They've got stores all over the country, or you can call them and tell them what you're looking for. I got mine (retail $2500 new) for $800-$900 a few years ago. Definitely worth looking into.

[Laomedon]

Dirty

http://www.blitzwatches.co.uk/images/breitling%20140.jpg

[shant]

NIXON (http://www.nixonnow.com)

[x2ski]

I can't believe no one has mentioned Tag Heuer.

Mine (http://www.tagheuer.com/watches/detail.lbl?watch=WL5119.BA0700&search=s:5;F:20;T:0 ;C:s;)

Automatic Movement, so it just needs a few shakes to get going.

Sweeping second hand.

Looks cool.