Do you guys know of any attractive, yet durable watches?

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Spike

Spike

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Look at the Tissot line of watches. I have a PR 200 and love it. Saphire Crystal face (can only be scratched by another saphire or a diamond) stainless steel, analog with three microdials and a stop watch. One of the micro dials is the second hand, one is an hour hand for the stop watch and the other is a 1/10 second hand. there are also two other hands for min and second for the stop watch.

Sounds like alot of hands but the watch is still very elegant looking. Sort expensive (mine was $500 us) but it will probably last me the rest of my life, so I can't really complain (plus it was a wedding gift from the wife).

The new PR 200's are cheaper ($250ish) but don't look as nice IMO, a little more cluncky. I am trying to find a pic of mine (don't have a digi cam at work) so you can see.

EDIT** forgot to put, WR down to 200 meters (660 feet?). Only tested it to 30 feet so far but it definitly worked.
 
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b0mbrman

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Originally posted by: Safeway
The Omega Seamaster is great. If you want pics, PM me.
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That price ($1000+) might be out of my league for where I plan to take this watch
 
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Syran

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Another vote for Citizen. Have had a navihawk for 6 years, and a Skyhawk for 1. Only reason I bought the skyhawk is I lost the Navihawk (recently refound it). Love them both.

I find my Navihawk is better for Dress/Looks, where as my Skyhawk is better for everyday use (it's also titanium, and much lighter.)
 
Don Vito Corleone

Don Vito Corleone

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Originally posted by: Spike
Look at the Tissot line of watches. I have a PR 200 and love it. Saphire Crystal face (can only be scratched by another saphire or a diamond) stainless steel, analog with three microdials and a stop watch. One of the micro dials is the second hand, one is an hour hand for the stop watch and the other is a 1/10 second hand. there are also two other hands for min and second for the stop watch.

Sounds like alot of hands but the watch is still very elegant looking. Sort expensive (mine was $500 us) but it will probably last me the rest of my life, so I can't really complain (plus it was a wedding gift from the wife).

The new PR 200's are cheaper ($250ish) but don't look as nice IMO, a little more cluncky. I am trying to find a pic of mine (don't have a digi cam at work) so you can see.

EDIT** forgot to put, WR down to 200 meters (660 feet?). Only tested it to 30 feet so far but it definitly worked.
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Just to be clear, sapphire crystals are highly scratch-resistant, but not to the extent that they can't be scratched by anything other than a diamond or a sapphire. I have sapphire crystals on a few of my watches, and the one on my Sinn 656 has a few minor scratches from routine wear.
 
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b0mbrman

Lifer
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Originally posted by: Syran
Another vote for Citizen. Have had a navihawk for 6 years, and a Skyhawk for 1. Only reason I bought the skyhawk is I lost the Navihawk (recently refound it). Love them both.

I find my Navihawk is better for Dress/Looks, where as my Skyhawk is better for everyday use (it's also titanium, and much lighter.)
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Cool. I'm liking the Skyhawk...any idea where would be the best place to buy it?
 
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Jmman

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I have a Swiss Army watch that looks great and truly has survived hell and back....:)
 
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jsbush

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Originally posted by: Goosemaster
My Fossil has survived hell nad back...twice.

It's analog, but I have no problem with it...
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My fossil fell to the ground twice within 6months because the a pin let go.:|
 
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aidanjm

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Originally posted by: b0mbrman
Something kind of like myself--good-looking but tough enough to make it through hell and then back.

I'm looking for something to pull double--even triple--duty in that I'll take it out on the town but I'll also wear it while camping...and perhaps once or twice when punching a man just because he looks at me sideways.

Oh, and this watch will also need to be digital or have a second hand (Which makes it even more like me)
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will you be wearing it when we make love? :heart:
 
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b0mbrman

Lifer
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Originally posted by: skace
Why get a watch when you can just beat the time outa someone else?
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True. I oftentimes find myself just reading the time off of people who I've beat up...

However, what if that day I happen to be kicking a different kind of ass? Like a hobo...or a polar bear or something?
 
SP33Demon

SP33Demon

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Jun 22, 2001
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Originally posted by: b0mbrman
Originally posted by: SP33Demon
3 words: Movado black face
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Hmmm...those don't strike me as very rugged. Am I mistaken?
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Had mine for over a year, no problem with it at all. The face isn't even scratched, and I wear it every day to work.

 
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RadioHead84

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http://reactorwatch.com/homepg.html

These are some pretty cool watches and they are very durable. I like the way that they look too, if i didnt already have a watch I would deff get one of these.

If you want to get one of these just PM me. My parents run a store that sells them(thats not why i am recommending them since they sell well already)so you can either buy it here or I can atleast tell you where to get them.
 
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b0mbrman

Lifer
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Originally posted by: RadioHead84
http://reactorwatch.com/homepg.html

These are some pretty cool watches and they are very durable. I like the way that they look too, if i didnt already have a watch I would deff get one of these.

If you want to get one of these just PM me. My parents run a store that sells them(thats not why i am recommending them since they sell well already)so you can either buy it here or I can atleast tell you where to get them.
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Hmmm...that Fallout looks alright. What would that run?
 
squirrel dog

squirrel dog

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Invicta Dive Automatic . 8939/8929 with old bezel if you can find it . Google "invicta"
 
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