[Zeroday]

Originally Posted by fobunited

Hmmm.... most Patek Philippe watches would fit in your category of "snooze fest" watches then, yet they have some of the most "interesting" complications out there. In fact, PP owns the record for the most complicated mechanical watch ever made.

Personal preference I suppose, but if that weren't up your alley, you could always buy a Movado!

Actually, the Patek you refer to is a pocket watch. The Vacheron Constantin Tour de l'Ile is the most complicated WRIST watch ever made to date but it's 1.5 million dollars. I don't like PP watches. Overpriced and boring. Complications are great and all but when the watch is boring looking it does nothing for me and I can't see spending 90k on a watch...nor could I afford it.

As for Movado's, they are even more boring looking and the movements suck but I assume you knew that. If it were me, I'd go for a Sinn 756, Ball Hydrocarbon, Just about any Panerai, Zenith Rainbow, Seiko Marine Master spring drive (sawtooth), Omega SeaMaster Olympic edition, Hamilton Khaki GMT..I could go on and on..some of these are more expensive than the Tag he posted but IMO well worth the upgrade.

[fizzle]

i have some tags for sale, and 1 rolex. i will take pics later. PM me if you are still interested.

[325 Baller]

PM me pics, and prices!!

[sambonator]

SOLD!! Thanks e90post.com and Shannon!

Originally Posted by sambonator

I have a Seiko Prospex SpringDrive Diver watch you can buy. Model SBDB001.
I'm asking $2300 shipped. Comes with box, tags, service record.

Just serviced by Seiko Japan.

Cheapest you will find new is $3200+
http://www.seiyajapan.com/product/S-SBDB001

Little video about the Spring Drive movement.

Here's some stock photos of it (I'll take actual pics if anyone is interested). Minor desk-diving marks under the bracelet from wearing it on actual watch, otherwise perfect!

[uhaulball]

honestly, i think for watches, you should get one you can afford easily. not something you have to count pennies for. since nowadays theyre mostly a statsu symbol, if you have money to burn then you get a rolex or something, but to get them being used and bargaining and stuff, its kinda contradictory i feel.

[325 Baller]

Ya, I havent gotten anything yet for that reason. In 2 weeks im going on a cruise and going to be watch shopping then. Not sure the price range or what im looking at yet but we will see when I get there.

[Jeeves915]

I personally have an Omega Seamaster Chronometer Automatic that was given to me as a college graduation/acceptance to pharmacy school present.

It looks quite nice, and I can wear it with just about anything.

However, about a year ago, it quit working. I sent it in for service, and Omega had it for 3 months before I got it back. Their service center isn't exactly the friendliest either.

For my next watch, I'm definately going the Rolex Seamaster or Daytona route.

-Adam

[noidea]

Here is what i have for sale.

Look at my for sale thread. Thanks

[johnnymu]

patek phillipe is another option

[noidea]

Originally Posted by johnnymu

patek phillipe is another option

Are you kidding me. Patek phillipe is no way fall in his budget. We talking abt 15k above for a Patek

[johnnymu]

well people were throwing out rolex and what not, there are patek for 8k that's the lowest i've seen.

[uhaulball]

Originally Posted by 325 Baller

Ya, I havent gotten anything yet for that reason. In 2 weeks im going on a cruise and going to be watch shopping then. Not sure the price range or what im looking at yet but we will see when I get there.

i think the price range u were originally going for (500-1k) is good. but some of these suggested watches get into 5 digits...

[06-325]

I just bought an Omega from a watch store. It was tough deciding between Tag and Omega as the price difference for similar watches was $1000+. I ended up getting Omega Seamaster 2503.50. Omega just looks and feels better than Tag IMHO. By the way I was surpised to find out that the watch stores negotiate the price and even take off the tax if you ship it to a state where they do not operate.

[325 Baller]

Ya I know that price range has gone up to around 1-2k but im not exactly sure what I can get in that range..we will see.

[335Xray]

I don't think anyone has suggested Hamilton. Long history. Now swiss made. Automatic. 100m water resistant.

I really like the khaki x-wind with black face and brown leather band. Sporty, but classy. Big watch too.





Buy what you like and can afford.

[Zeroday]

^^ very nice Hammy...

[06-325]

Originally Posted by 325 Baller

Well the new development in the story is the tag carrera. Ive liked it alot over the past year and my AD can give me a fair price on it. what are your opinions of it.

I was looking at this watch before buying my Omega Seamaster 2503.50. I didn't like the bracelet on Tag. Omega felt more solid and looked nicer. Having said that, I think these look nice too. If you know someone with connections at Macy's you can get "friends and family deal" that's ending today. with that promotion, you can get this Tag for $1250 including tax.

[325 Baller]

Just got back from my cruise on the Freedom, great cruise, but picked up a watch while on it...the Tag Carrera-got a good price on it and couldnt be happier, it is gorgeous, guess this ends the hunt for a watch...

[evo911]

make sure to take that one off when working on stuff and shit i broke my Carrrera Chrono 3 times when i had it... once was bezel side cracked when working on a server rack i was installing a new ups. the 2nd time was the start/stop button broke off from a clothing snag, 3 it just quit winding and keeping time one day. Im not really that hard on watches i dont think. But ya that one did not like me...