always car posts, how about a watch?

[chisness]

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

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A few of my watches

[tylerdurden]

http://countycomm.com/presar.htm

[edtost]

mine:

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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

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

-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?

[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.

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.