always car posts, how about a watch?

[chisness]

i'm content with my '98 corolla for at least a couple more years, but would like to get a nice watch with some winnings.

i'm considering the following but am open to any suggestions:

http://www.jacobandco.com/watches/ftz_f/jc_3_b.jpg

http://www.alanfurman.com/images/ro16622.jpg

http://www.alanfurman.com/images/ro116264.jpg

just watched I Heart Huckabees. Damn it was messed up.

[Dave Mac]

ur not being serious but these are still such horribkle choices.
dave

[Voltron87]

the first one is the most vulgar and ugly thing ive seen in a while. and duh, rolexs are nice.

if i saw someone get out of a 98 corolla and had a rolex on, i would definitely think it was really weird.

[chisness]

make better suggestions then

[Claunchy]

That first one is way too blingin'. The other two are nice.

I have this (http://img395.imageshack.us/img395/4185/watch9ow.jpg) one. It was like $500 and it's nice enough.

[TeeJayORTj]

I really like this watch. I think it is around 1300.

http://www.watchclick.com/itemimages/wjf2111-ba0570.jpg

[nothumb]

I've been thinking about a watch too, I want something better than basic but probably not a Rolex.

NT

[chisness]

i'd look at tag, omega, or breitling.

[Eihli]

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I really like this watch. I think it is around 1300.

http://www.watchclick.com/itemimages/wjf2111-ba0570.jpg

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bankroll = bankroll - 1300

[MonkeeMan]

The top one is really cool if you want a second opinion on what time it is in NY.

[MelchyBeau]

http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00067Q0GA.01-A29VPP2HAR5B51._SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg

$41,895.00



Link (http://store.thefinestjewelry.com/menvacconske5.html) $470,000.00

Melch

[gmrankin]

http://www.omegawatches.com/fileadmin/templates/omega-watches/img-watchesbig/25998000.jpg


I will have one of these this year... 007 all the way

[miajag81]

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I really like this watch. I think it is around 1300.

http://www.watchclick.com/itemimages/wjf2111-ba0570.jpg

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This watch seems very plain...I think you're paying about $300 for the watch and about $1000 for the words "Tag Heuer"

[chisness]

welcome to the world of watches that cost over $300!

same thing happens with clothes, cars, televisions.

[istewart]

Edited for astroglide.

[Guy Incognito]

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Link (http://store.thefinestjewelry.com/menvacconske5.html) $470,000.00

Melch

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It takes a lot of balls to charge that much for a watch with a LEATHER strap.

I cant find a damn picture for the life of me, but if you go to the rolex site, and look at the flash dealy, I think Im going to eventually purchase the Rolex Cellini Costello, with the black band and black face. Ive seen them for about 3k, but they retail for 5500.

Rolex Submariner is what I have. Not a bad investment, just hate that when I dont where it for awhile I need to wind it up again. Mainly use my Kenneth Cole for everyday use.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a365/shmexysmurf/rolex.jpg

sorry for the crappy pic my webcam doesnt get enough light and the razr cam isnt all that much better. I need a digi cam for christmas -_-

EDIT: I found this pic online. Difference is my submariner has a black face not navy. Same 18kt gold and steel.

http://www.watchconcepts.com/PRE-OWNED/MENS_WATCHES/233-10390m.jpg

[loose passive]

http://www.pocketcalculatorshow.com/graphics/calcwatch12.jpg

This watch is bangin dog!

All the high roller gangstas roll like this!

[snowbank]

?

[miajag81]

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http://www.pocketcalculatorshow.com/graphics/calcwatch12.jpg

This watch is bangin dog!

All the high roller gangstas roll like this!

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LOL, i think i had that exact same watch in 3rd grade

[bjb23]

http://www.panerai.com/img/2/prodotti/1058860267843_foto_scheda.jpg

this one is my favorite. panerai luminor submersible titanium.
idunno, you may be into the dressier style watches.

[JaBlue]

I have a 100$ Seiko watch that fits all my needs. Why do you need/want an expensive watch, and what is the obsession with having expensive watch? Seems like man-jewelry to me, which I am against

[man]

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if i saw someone get out of a 98 corolla and had a rolex on, i would definitely think it was really weird.

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haha.

this is my watch:
http://www.scottsdalerunningco.com/shop/images/sdm_triax_v10_full.gif

not much good if you don't run. but if you do run, then it will tell you how far you've gone, and will determine your instantaneous pace. very helpful for the concerned runner. and very neurotic-making.

[chisness]

12700 retail but about 4k less "grey market" (no manufacturer warranty)

[rusellmj]

If you really want to do this, tell us what you want. Chrono/no chrono? White/Black face? Leather/metal strap? Auto/quartz?

Do tell.

[chisness]

i dont think 90% of people notice or care about watch brands, so it probably wouldn't look like anything.

however, some logic is that while neither is a good investment, a watch depreciates a lot less, lasts forever, can be passed on, etc.

[chisness]

chrono: no, but yes date.
face: doesn't matter.
strap: metal bracelet.
movement: auto unless a jacob.

[rusellmj]

Okay here's a couple.

http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/392/bm11om.jpg
http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/2428/bm29ud.jpg

You can browse Baume & Mercier (http://www.baume-and-mercier.com/) at their website for the entire catalog.
They're like the 5th or 6th oldest watch maker.

[chisness]

those are fairly cool, but i don't like those diamond things all around.

[Sponger15SB]

I hate wearing watches. I just use my cell phone if I need to know the time.



edit-
just in case anybody was reading this thread and going "I wonder what sponger is thinking at this very moment"

[shant]

www.NIXONNOW.com (http://www.NIXONNOW.com)

[PokerBob]

i got the rolex submariner with a stainless band and black bezel. i drive a 99 civic. i wear white t-shirts and jeans. i don't look at all like a dick with a rolex, yet i am a dick with a rolex. anything with diamonds or jewels is not good.

[shant]

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i got the rolex submariner with a stainless band and black bezel. i drive a 99 civic. i wear white t-shirts and jeans. i don't look at all like a dick with a rolex, yet i am a dick with a rolex. anything with diamonds or jewels is not good.

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Bob, you obviously haven't realized that the new baller gear is white tees and jeans. Get yourself a big chain and maybe earrings and go to the nearest Minnesota hip hop club and floss.

http://kvsp.com/Event_Photos/Ray%20J/ray%20j-fellas.jpg

[exist]

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y218/ratiocinativ/imageloader.gif

$120-200. runs on solar power. is calibrated to an atomic clock in Ft.Collins, Colorado every night. freaking sweet.

[plaster8]

I really like Oris watches. They're reasonably priced, too.

I know you don't want a chrono, but I think this one is very clean-looking.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v617/plaster8/image75.jpg

The second one is the same as my watch (but mine is on a bracelet).
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v617/plaster8/orisdial.jpg

[chisness]

i have that watch right now and love it. it's a classic but isn't identifiable by almost anyone.

[chisness]

here's an interesting one for gambl00rs:

http://images.overstock.com/f/102/3117/8h/www.overstock.com/images/products/L10043147.jpg

[daryn]

bought this recently:

http://images.overstock.com/f/102/3117/8h/www.overstock.com/images/products/P937727.jpg

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bought this recently:

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Hey I like that a lot! simple = classy in my book

[chisness]

those are very nice, i prefer numbers and a date though

[antifish225]

No Picture (sorry) but the Tag 'Monaco' is a great watch - little pricy but very nice

[Larimani]

try tokyoflash.com (http://www.tokyoflash.com) ... not so much of an "investment"... but cool watches nevertherless


http://www.tokyoflash.com/pics/SSQ004_L1.jpg
http://www.tokyoflash.com/pics/CWW003_L1.jpg

[BoogerFace]

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I hate wearing watches. I just use my cell phone if I need to know the time.

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[Paluka]

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bought this recently:

http://images.overstock.com/f/102/3117/8h/www.overstock.com/images/products/P937727.jpg

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Hey I like that a lot! simple = classy in my book

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This thing is hideous. Gold is for old ladies.

[Warik]

http://www.watchzone.com/isroot/watchzone/Images2/kc3078.jpg

I've been wearing this watch for at least 6 years.

Cost me only $130.

I wouldn't wear that Jacob & Co or half of those bling bling Rolex watches if someone paid me to.

[diebitter]

Here's what I wear while I wait for someone to give me a Rolex Oyster Perpetual

http://www.clock.com.ua/tissot/man/classic/pr50/T34_1_481_42b.jpg

There is only one watch: Rolex.

[mrkilla]

you check out the Breitlings, I like the Navitimer series personally.

[theben]

The following is a pic of my model watch, but mine has a blue leather strap instead of a steel bracelet. All else is the same

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/chz_hd/DSCN0076.jpg

[swede123]

I love watches. My eventual goal is an Omega Seamaster. Due to the current financial situation a thousand dollar watch is pretty much out of the picture right now, so I endulge my watch habit by getting all kinds of cheaper watches. My most recent daily wear watch is a Swiss Army variety... http://www.quanta.net/ecommerce/ProdImages/79076.jpg

I also like this one, made by the Danish company Skagen. The beauty of these watches is that they are incredibly slim, so they fit nicely underneath dress shirts.

https://commerce76.datapipe.com/skagen/data/productimages/233XLSGS_L.jpg

Swede

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http://www.watchzone.com/isroot/watchzone/Images2/kc3078.jpg

I've been wearing this watch for at least 6 years.

Cost me only $130.

I wouldn't wear that Jacob & Co or half of those bling bling Rolex watches if someone paid me to.

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I love my KC watch. Got it about 3 years ago as a gift from my boss for graduation and it was about $100. The style is a bit out-dated now though, since the face is rectangular shaped. I noticed they are going with a wider style almost square-face look now. But I still wear it everyday. It has a purplish-blue face color but the rest is silver. I noticed about a week ago that I have a minor scratch on it now. /images/graemlins/frown.gif

It's a cheap watch but simple and elegant enough to not feel like a schmuck when wearing it in a nice setting.

I'd like to someday be able to own about 4 or 5 different styles of watches to wear with certain clothes. Wearing the same watch all the time gets awfully stale, IMO.

[Tron]

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www.NIXONNOW.com (http://www.NIXONNOW.com)

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Nixon watches are excellent; you should go here and buy 7 or 8 of them and pay half as much as you would for that heinous Jacob watch.

http://www.nixonnow.com/prod_images/6333-automatic_Z.jpg

http://www.nixonnow.com/prod_images/12323-ROTO_Z.jpg

http://www.nixonnow.com/prod_images/9113-esq_cs_Z.jpg

HOT.

[PokerBob]

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i got the rolex submariner with a stainless band and black bezel. i drive a 99 civic. i wear white t-shirts and jeans. i don't look at all like a dick with a rolex, yet i am a dick with a rolex. anything with diamonds or jewels is not good.

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Bob, you obviously haven't realized that the new baller gear is white tees and jeans. Get yourself a big chain and maybe earrings and go to the nearest Minnesota hip hop club and floss.

http://kvsp.com/Event_Photos/Ray%20J/ray%20j-fellas.jpg

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i knew eventually people would come to the realization that i am a fashion icon.

[chisness]

why dont you get the submariner like pokerbob so you can get the magnified date!

[RED_RAIN]

A few of my watches

http://www.princetonwatches.com/images/watches/07300854.jpg

http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0007QD68K.01-ANCDPWW77E3GG._SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg

http://www.princetonwatches.com/images/watches/0604480.jpg

[tylerdurden]

http://countycomm.com/presar.htm

[edtost]

mine:
http://www.princetonwatches.com/images/watches/0603954.jpg

[Eurotrash]

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you check out the Breitlings, I like the Navitimer series personally.

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the Breitlings are nice if you enjoy the idea of having an airplane cockpit strapped to your wrist.


those watches have srsly got way too much going on. they have little gauges within the little gauges that tell stuff like your current elevation with respect to sea level and the barometric pressure. also, i could swear I saw a few models that had little hashes dividing the time into micro or nanoseconds. just bizarre, imo.



edit:

http://img234.imageshack.us/img234/222/breitling3zw.jpg

[lapoker17]

IWC Mark XV

http://www.thewatchery.com/watch.asp?ID=3790

[RED_RAIN]

Good stuff.

[J.A.Sucker]

Hi Chisness,

If you are going to get a new watch, then a Rolex is a nice choice, but there are other choices. For example, the Omega Seamaster is a great watch, and not as much money. That first one you listed is terrible, BTW. If you want multiple times, get a Rolex GMT.

Another option is a vintage watch. I have an old Rolex and it's unique and cool (50+ yrs old). Several of today's designs are simply retro designs reborn - you might as well get the original. Nobody else will have one.

The problem with buying high-end vintage watches is that there are fakes. If a price seems too good to believe, it is. However, I have bought several watches from these guys, and they are all top-notch:

www.secondtimearoundwatchco.com (http://www.secondtimearoundwatchco.com)

I wouldn't hesistate to buy a Patek or Rolex from these guys over the web. It will be a great watch, and all original if they state it.

Good luck,
Sucker

[Aloysius]

J.A. Sucker - thanks for the vintage watch site rec.

Chisness - this site has a nice selection of watches - I can't vouch for it personally as I've never used it, but a friend of mine (big watch guy, owns like 20 or so) buys from them on occasion- Ashford (http://www.ashford.com)

-Al

[chisness]

JA,

thanks a lot for your post. i agree that rolex is a very good choice for someone younger as the designs are generally fairly sporty but also can be dressy. of course, the name is great cause it's very recognized (though there are far better makes) and very imitated.

i was thinking that i'd get the JC (first one) for college then sell it and switch for a Yachtmaster or Datejust after college. admittedly the JC is cheaply made and fairly ridiculous, but it might be cool to have at this time (since this is about the only time it'd be wearable).

is this plan reasonable? if i did get it, do you think a diamond bracelet would be serious overkill/retarded or cool?

if not, how about something like the following, or do you think i should wait till i'm far older?

http://www.demesy.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000002/46505.jpg

http://images.andale.com/f2/106/117/7588423/1130761920502_1131679987451_Front_copy.jpg

[CollinEstes]

Did I think any douche bag with money can buy some ugly ass rolex, tag, or movado but if you have real class you should find something different.

http://images.lussori.com/productimages/TimePieces/DetailedView/GLAS_39-50-01-11-04_00.jpg

or for black.

http://images.lussori.com/productimages/TimePieces/DetailedView/GLAS_39-32-06-04-04_00.jpg




Plus having two nice watches one for brown one for black shoes is much cooler, IMO.

[pc in NM]

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bought this recently:

http://images.overstock.com/f/102/3117/8h/www.overstock.com/images/products/P937727.jpg

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Hey I like that a lot! simple = classy in my book

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This thing is hideous. Gold is for old ladies.

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Agreed!

Mine....

http://www.movado.com/selector/large/0604458.jpg

[RED_RAIN]

Note, new rolex are automatic wind movement with your body. They can't just sit around, you would want them in a box that rotates.

Also the have issues if you golf or do sudden movements that they can get ruined and expensive repairs. But if you got one, the platinum rolex is the way for young people.

[ISF]

I cant believe no one has mentioned Paneri they are sweet. Cant go wrong with a sub either, just seems like everyone has one.

[Paluka]

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bought this recently:

http://images.overstock.com/f/102/3117/8h/www.overstock.com/images/products/P937727.jpg

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Hey I like that a lot! simple = classy in my book

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This thing is hideous. Gold is for old ladies.

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Agreed!

Mine....

http://www.movado.com/selector/large/0604458.jpg

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Wow yeah, much nicer. What does that sort of thing cost?

[bwana devil]

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make better suggestions then

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youre in college. you drive a corolla. you want a ~$2900 watch?

my suggestion is to be more realistic w/ your money. i just blue booked your car and it clocks in at $3,475 w/ some reasonable estimates on my part.

just spend a few hundred on watch and don't have your friends make fun of you behind your back.

bwana

PS also if you have any credit card debt the money should go there first before youre talking about dropping 3G on a watch too. that's a no-brainer.

EDIT: PPS and im not advocating spending more on a car either. just be responsible. you dont need to go wave your money around and kill yourself and act like you have it. the harder you try usually means the less you have.

[RED_RAIN]

http://www.princetonwatches.com/images/watches/0604480.jpg

http://www.movado.com/selector/large/0604458.jpg

http://images.overstock.com/f/102/3117/8h/www.overstock.com/images/products/P937727.jpg

http://i4.ebayimg.com/03/i/04/74/12/e7_1_b.JPG
These can be had for about three and a half grand, maybe a little less on Ebay, and you can get a bunch of different colour combinations for face/bracelet etc.

[J.A.Sucker]

Chisness,

The Rolex President is an old-man's watch. Don't get it. I also don't like the diamonds and such in a watch. Get a nice stainless/two-tone watch. There are some old watches that are quite sweet, and some of those in gold are very nice.

A great watch is the Bulova Curvex. Here's one in Rose gold, which is beautiful and very European. This is a fantastic watch, and a new watch that is equivalent would be well over 1500.

http://www.secondtimearoundwatchco.com/WatchesForSale/watches/8116.jpg

http://www.secondtimearoundwatchco.com/WatchesForSale/watches/8116r.jpg

This thing will run for another 100 years. It's a dressy watch, but quite sharp. You can always get a sport watch, too. $450 at Second Time Around.

Another amazing watch is the Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso. They still make them, but they are very expensive. A vintage one is just a beautiful watch, but hard to find. They are really cool because they have two faces and you can flip the watch between a sporty and dressy face. The movement is very complicated.

[rusellmj]

Chiss, if you already own a Rolex why do you want another? Why not get something different?

[chisness]

bwana,

i appreciate your concern and admit that a cheaper watch is most practical. my logic is that i can still make the most out of a car, while a watch can last forever.

i also admit that i'm spending more than necessary, but am certainly not in debt and wouldn't consider putting myself near debt for a luxury.

the part you mention about the harder you try usually means the less you have is also quite true. sounds like you've been reading some finance books! my plan is to buy this luxury then save literally all of the rest of my money during college, so i don't think i'm going too overboard.

[chisness]

collin,

yes these are probably the most popular luxury watches, but i certainly wouldn't call them ugly! i feel like most of the lesser known brands, whether more or less prestigious, are geared towards far older people for dressier situations.

[chisness]

paluka,

i agree, yellow gold sucks.

[chisness]

russell,

many of their styles are hugely different and for that price range, i haven't found other makes of interest except Panerai, but when i tried these they just didn't seem right.