I'm feeling the Vintage Omega route, although on that site (Darlor) they don't have anything quite in my price range, and Ebay is a bit dangerous with fakes. Would appreciate other suggestions. Thanks.
I wear a Invicta diver at work (great watch, takes a beating, but the movement is soso, have to adjust the time about once a week) and my Seamaster for nicer occasions. In your price range, I like Hamilton Khakis, can be found for $400-600. Or a lower end Tag Heuer quartz can be found ~$500. One of my favorite places is the poor man's watch forum at pmwf.com. Check it out, you may find something there you havent seen anywhere else.
Tissot Seastar 1000
What you get with this $400 watch:
1. sapphire crystal (with anti-reflective)
2. swiss automatic movement
3. the only swiss diver-certified to 300 meters (1000ft) at this price range
4. great looks
5. 316 all-stainless
Amazon Link
What you get with this $400 watch:
1. sapphire crystal (with anti-reflective)
2. swiss automatic movement
3. the only swiss diver-certified to 300 meters (1000ft) at this price range
4. great looks
5. 316 all-stainless
Amazon Link
JImmyK
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Sorry I havent read all the recommendations buy the movado Gentry single tone for men 400 - 800 - good starter watch. It doesnt look like you are trying to be to cool for your age - and when you pass 30 get something like the movado eliro single tone around 800-1800 depending where you get it.
Also its embarrasing when people wear ill fitted clothes - the wrong shoes and then a 1000-5000 dollar watch.....
Also its embarrasing when people wear ill fitted clothes - the wrong shoes and then a 1000-5000 dollar watch.....
Spending large amounts of money on a watch is retarded. Digital watches are actually more accurate than the pricey "hand made" stuff. It's just peacocking.
I use my cell phone for a time piece. It does fine, and doesn't cost me extra money.
yawn
There should be a standard reply for this type of thing in watch threads. It never fails that at least a handful of people jump in and say, "My $10 digital watch keeps better time!"
About 4 years ago, I spent like $400 on a swiss army watch. Nice watch but I don't wear it anymore.
At this point I know im coming off like a fanboy here, but I got my Diver to keep time. I wound it and let it stop every weekend for a couple of months. Now I keep it wound constantly and it's accurate to ~20 seconds (9 mos running).
Honestly, though, get the nicest looking automatic you can afford in your price range. Brand is ok, but quartz movement never brings about conversation. Automatics do, especially those that are deceptively cheaper.
I've said it before, but consider the price difference on a pair of Allen-Edmonds Park Avenue shoes.
I'm not being sarcastic at all when I ask because I've done the range of it, but tell us, what do you do for a living?
My transition from IT to law was alarming in terms of how appearance matters. If the OP is doing the same or similar, it's understandable.
Babbles
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Actually the Omega Speedmasters are probably entirely more accurate than most digital watches. They are still the only watch certified by NASA for space missions. The astronauts on Apollo 13 bet their lives on the accuracy of the Omega Speedmaster. Thats a type of reliability that's not going to get casually tossed aside just because you can get some cheapo watch somewhere.
I think their certification comes mainly from things like being able to withstand operation in open space, hesalite crystal will not shatter into a million pieces inside a spacecraft, very robust. However even the best mechanical watches (certainly not omega) are no match for the accuracy of the best quartz watches (thermo compensated quartz and stuff like that). But we don't buy mechanical watches for their accuracy, it's more about craftsmanship and the fact that it does what it does without any electronic components.
And on another note:
The argument above about mechanical watches being inferior is like saying an original painting by a master is inferior to your HDTV which can display a wide selection of artwork on demand. It is a fatally flawed argument at best.
Originally posted by: Descartes
Originally posted by: 1EZduzit
Originally posted by: Descartes
Originally posted by: 1EZduzit
Back in the early 80's we had a pheasant hunter come out. He was paying us to hunt through a mutal friend (this guy was our stockbroker's stockbroker)
My brother pulled in with his cherry red '69 vette. He had just bought it that summer for $6000 and was quite proud of it. Well, this hunter waited until he came over and was introduced then asked him why people wear $6000 Rolexes. He pealed back his shirt to show us his Rolex and said because they can't get their 'vetts on their wrists.
My brother still has the car and I'd guess it's worth somewhere between $20 to $30 grand. Anybody know how much a 1980's Rolex is worth now?
That very much depends on the Rolex. They retain their value quite well, and many have been known to increase in value. Most recently, the Daytona was going for well over the asking price.
Very, very few cars actually increase in value over time. For most people, they want assets that will retain their value as long as possible. A Rolex accomplishes that quite nicely, and an 80s Rolex in good condition will still command a hefty premium.
So, bad analogy for you.
Got proof for that claim? I just checked ebay and they have 3 men Rolex wathces with less then 2 hours to bid on that have bids. None of them are over $1000. I know his car is worth over $20,000.
Look around. It's not difficult. TimeZone has many examples. eBay is probably the last place I'd ever want to buy a Rolex, and the lack of bids demonstrate that. People that are willing to pay a premium for quality watches generally stick to venues where other similar people trade in full confidence.
For what it's worth, I have a 1952 Omega Seamaster that's now worth ~$1000. That's almost as much as a new one, and certainly a lot more than it was in 1952. I have a Rolex that I can still sell for up to 90% of it's full retail price, and others that also maintain their value quite well. If you want an example of the Daytona craze, then just Google around; many were selling for a significant premium.
You're missing the point though. People don't buy a car expecting it to appreciate anymore than someone does with a watch. My watches will last me a lifetime, and I can hand them down to my children, grandchildren, etc. similar to how my grandfather gave me some of his timepieces. It's about tradition, not about some silly status symbol or pretending that it's a long-term investment.
Hey, people can spend their money anyway they like. If paying $5000 for a watch turns your crank, then go for it and more power to you. Just don't try and tell me your doing it for tradition and not for your own ego. I know better. I was simply trying to point out to people that there are smarter ways to massage your ego.
What would you rather inherit, a 1980 Rolex or a 1969 'vette? I'd take the 'vette anyday and I suspect you would too.
Because if it's a quartz watch, it does.
Read. Learn.
Read. Learn.
Mechanical watches in no way hold a remote candle to quartz watches of any kind, no matter who makes them and how well, in terms of accuracy. Of course, even though we're talking fairly large percentages, the *actual* units of time are discussed in seconds, so it doesn't really matter.
Which is exactly my point: It doesn't matter. If you want accurate time, buy a ~$20 quartz wristwatch from wherever. That's not to say an expensive quartz watch from a high-end manufacturer won't be better than what you find on the shelf at wal-mart - it almost certainly is, in terms of accuracy. But we're still talking in seconds per day at most in ALL quartz watches.
However, the entirely separate argument being discussed here is that the OP may have to put on a certain appearance for his job. Well, if you really want to work with shallow, judgmental people go for it.
But instead of buying a watch, why don't you just send me $1000 and I'll make you a button-pin that says "I'm willing to spend hundreds of dollars needlessly on a product so you'll approve of me, because my watch matters more to you than my ability as an employee."
I mean, either way, you're buying the same thing
Right now, I'm working on my doctorate. Appearance is a completely different ballgame. If you're really forced to buy expensive man-jewelry to impress your colleagues/superiors/overlords/client, I'd find new people for those categories. I want people judging my *work*, not fashion-whoring ability.
http://forums.timezone.com/ind...goto=3443387&rid=67502
That watch is absolutely gorgeous, I just read this thread and remembered just seeing this at timezone. I would buy it myself but I am in the market for a rolex personally so no money for this one...
That watch is absolutely gorgeous, I just read this thread and remembered just seeing this at timezone. I would buy it myself but I am in the market for a rolex personally so no money for this one...
Stop bitching about him spending so much on a watch. And the argument that a 10 dollar digital tells time better doesnt mean crap, he's not buying the expensive watch because he wants to know the exact time all day long.
What do you people do with your money? Buy the absolute cheapest or most practical products and donate the money you could have spent to charity?
And its not like 400-800 is even a lot of money if you have a good job and no kids.
What do you people do with your money? Buy the absolute cheapest or most practical products and donate the money you could have spent to charity?
And its not like 400-800 is even a lot of money if you have a good job and no kids.
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