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KnickNut3

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Hi, I'm looking to get a watch in the good but not elite range, looking to spend $300-600 but willing to go a bit above if I really like it. Not rich enough (nor would I enjoy it enough) to get into the Omega/Rolex tier.

Currently my favorite from going to some jewelery stores is this one:
Raymond Wiel - Don Giovanni
to give you an idea of my tastes. I would like a date function, but this watch's lack of one is about the only thing I don't like about it. I can get it for about $700-800 but that's on the high end of my range.

Would appreciate other suggestions from any watch enthusiasts, or reviews from anyone who's had a Raymond Weil. Thanks!
 
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well, let's hope no one on this forums (or outside) catches you at gunpoint and steals your $800 watch.

quick, hide your profile! :p
 
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I mean, if it's something I'm going to wear for 5 years, it's worth 50 cents a day to me to feel good and enjoy it.

Considering everyone I work with considers $1000 the minimum you spend on a watch, and since I'm in a position where I'm the youngest and interacting with a lot of older, more experienced, more distinguished people, appearing more distinguished and mature (and indirectly more experienced) is something that could benefit me.

I find it funny that half my social circles find it unbelievable that I would spend so little on a watch, and the other half find it outrageous that I would spend so much.
 
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Originally posted by: 0roo0roo
Originally posted by: CorCentral

Why Spend $300. - 600.?
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cuz he can.

and so everyone will know he can
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I hate people like that.

Even more that they post about it(?) on online forums(?). Who cares; go pick out the nice one.
 
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KnickNut3

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Originally posted by: soccerballtux
Originally posted by: 0roo0roo
Originally posted by: CorCentral

Why Spend $300. - 600.?
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cuz he can.

and so everyone will know he can
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I hate people like that.

Even more that they post about it(?) on online forums(?). Who cares; go pick out the nice one.
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No need to be bitter just because I would like to spend my hard earned money on something that you wouldn't be willing to spend your money on. I make an honest post asking for advice and you ridicule me because you think I'm trying to be elitist? Very mature.
 
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Originally posted by: 0roo0roo
Originally posted by: CorCentral

Why Spend $300. - 600.?
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cuz he can.

and so everyone will know he can
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That's the problem; in the $300-$600, you're not really buying any sort of recognition.

People recognize Rolex, Omega, Cartier, B&M, etc.

People don't really notice the difference between a nice $150 Citizen/Seiko and a $500 watch.

Little microscopic drill-bit diamonds on the face of your $500 watch isn't going to turn heads.
 
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Originally posted by: KnickNut3
I mean, if it's something I'm going to wear for 5 years, it's worth 50 cents a day to me to feel good and enjoy it.

Considering everyone I work with considers $1000 the minimum you spend on a watch, and since I'm in a position where I'm the youngest and interacting with a lot of older, more experienced, more distinguished people, appearing more distinguished and mature (and indirectly more experienced) is something that could benefit me.

I find it funny that half my social circles find it unbelievable that I would spend so little on a watch, and the other half find it outrageous that I would spend so much.
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Well thats kind of pathetic and the people you work with sound like a bunch of assholes, but that being said they clearly make more money than I do, so I hope that makes them happy. MY watch was the cheapest one at Wal-Martand its been telling time for 4 years just fine. Just in terms of discussing which types of items would be used as status symbols, watches seem pretty silly, really its not something I notice. I would think cars would be my first choice, or a gigantic house, but I guess if you can spend 1000$ on a watch you probably already have all of those things too so its all good :p.
 
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KnickNut3

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Originally posted by: BrownTown
Originally posted by: KnickNut3
I mean, if it's something I'm going to wear for 5 years, it's worth 50 cents a day to me to feel good and enjoy it.

Considering everyone I work with considers $1000 the minimum you spend on a watch, and since I'm in a position where I'm the youngest and interacting with a lot of older, more experienced, more distinguished people, appearing more distinguished and mature (and indirectly more experienced) is something that could benefit me.

I find it funny that half my social circles find it unbelievable that I would spend so little on a watch, and the other half find it outrageous that I would spend so much.
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Well thats kind of pathetic and the people you work with sound like a bunch of assholes, but that being said they clearly make more money than I do, so I hope that makes them happy. MY watch was the cheapest one at Wal-Martand its been telling time for 4 years just fine. Just in terms of discussing which types of items would be used as status symbols, watches seem pretty silly, really its not something I notice. I would think cars would be my first choice, or a gigantic house, but I guess if you can spend 1000$ on a watch you probably already have all of those things too so its all good :p.
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They're not assholes. Just very rich (and I hope to follow in their footsteps, although I could never justify spending thousands of dollars on a watch).

And I'm not saying I have to spend that much or that I'm trying to turn heads. I'm just saying that I want a nice watch, a step above what you'll find at Wal-Marts places because I'd like to have something better. If someone can suggest a watch below that price range that I find as attractive as a watch in that price range, I'm all for it.
 
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a nice watch is like a nice scientific insterment. I would spend 1000 on a height gauge or a caliper, so i would on a watch too. I plan on a watch instead of a ring when i graduate in december.
 
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i had purchased this movado valor with the mirror finish for ~ $1300 almost 7 years ago. No regrets at all. I didn't buy it to show off or feel like some sort of elitist... I bought it because I like it, wanted it.. so I got it. i get tons of compliments on it though whenever i wear it.

http://www.jomashop.com/movvaltuncar.html
 
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CorCentral

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Seriously........ I can go out right now and plop down an easy grand (and not even feel it in my wallet) on a watch and can totally understand your position.


You guys remember how it was in school if you wore something cheap, or out of style?
Shoes, shirt and pants!

I suppose having a job like this is going to school again (no joke intended at all). You do have to show the part and impress.......... For the most part that is.
 
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KnickNut3

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Originally posted by: rrahman1
i had purchased this movado valor with the mirror finish for ~ $1300 almost 7 years ago. No regrets at all. I didn't buy it to show off or feel like some sort of elitist... I bought it because I like it, wanted it.. so I got it. i get tons of compliments on it though whenever i wear it.

http://www.jomashop.com/movvaltuncar.html
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Yeah, I like the classic, subdued look of a Movado. My only complaint with that watch is that I would have trouble telling time without any markings on the dial. I mean I could figure it out eventually, but I see myself having trouble with the intermediate times, and I don't want to have to figure it out.

That skyhawk looks like a cool watch but a little too busy for my tastes. I'm looking for something a little more reserved.

Thanks for the suggestions so far.
 
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I spent ~$350 on a Burberry watch that I get tons of compliments on. You can get some pretty nice Seikos and Citizens in that price range - can't go wrong with either.

Recently my brother dropped almost $2000 on a Omega Seamaster - it is a nice instrument, you can sure as heck notice that it is definitely quality. When we were in a Galleria mall and walked into a couple of jewelry stores looking at watches the sales people noticed my brothers Omega and we got awesome service. Fair or not, watches like that that demonstrates a certain cachet amongst certain crowds of people, and that cachet can impact the impressions you leave people.
 
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Originally posted by: Babbles
When we were in a Galleria mall and walked into a couple of jewelry stores looking at watches the sales people noticed my brothers Omega and we got awesome service. Fair or not, watches like that that demonstrates a certain cachet amongst certain crowds of people, and that cachet can impact the impressions you leave people.
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Is it possibly because they were thinking he had spent tons for the watch? And were only nicer to you because they thought they can snag a few more dollars from his wallet by selling him something else??? You must be young and naive.

C'mon, all you have to do in a place like this is show 'em the MONEY! If anyone's rude to you because they think you're not buying anything and totally ignore you after a couple attempts to get service, just say: I TRIED...... I'm going to your competitor across the street!........... and flash a load of cash as you walk out the door!

 
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Originally posted by: CorCentral
Originally posted by: Babbles
When we were in a Galleria mall and walked into a couple of jewelry stores looking at watches the sales people noticed my brothers Omega and we got awesome service. Fair or not, watches like that that demonstrates a certain cachet amongst certain crowds of people, and that cachet can impact the impressions you leave people.
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Is it possibly because they were thinking he had spent tons for the watch? And were only nicer to you because they thought they can snag a few more dollars from his wallet by selling him something else???
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Well, duh.

The point is people recognize somebody who has the disposable income to drop thousands of dollars on something. That is the impression that is meant to be left - that and a certain taste. Certain job fields, and as dumb as it may be, do have that certain cachet that if people want to play in that field they need to sort of fit in by demonstrating a certain taste.

Originally posted by: CorCentral
C'mon, all you have to do in a place like this is show 'em the MONEY! If anyone's rude to you because think you're not buying anything and totally ignore you after a couple attempts to get service, just say: I TRIED...... I'm going to your competitor across the street!........... and flash a load of cash as you walk out the door!
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And I would imagine that original store would probably be glad to see you go because if you are somehow totally unable to communicate your seriousness and willingness to purchase something from a freaking sales person, then chances are it is probably your attitude and communication skills that are at fault.
 
Babbles

Babbles

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Originally posted by: Aimster
you want to show off?

get a nice pair of jeans.

who the f gives a sh!t about a watch?
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who the f gives a shit about a pair of jeans?

. . . there is a not-so-subtle point in the above statement.
 
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