always car posts, how about a watch?

[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?

[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.



or for black.






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

[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.

[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.

[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.





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]

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.