| Author | Message | ||
| chris cummings (Entelechy)
Member Username: Entelechy Post Number: 277 Registered: 5-2001 |
Speaking of which, have you seen the Ventura V-matic Logo (I think that's the one). Very nearly bought one, just love the design. It was featured in a watch magazine article about auto industry instrument clusters being insprired by watch/chrono designs. | ||
| Russ Turner (Snj5)
Junior Member Username: Snj5 Post Number: 185 Registered: 2-2003 |
Breitling Navitimer. Classic, functional. The ultimate watch I always wanted. I smile because it's the only time I still use my slide rule/E6B whizwheel skills. All the young F-16 guys I know have a Breitling Aerospace, but us older guys...... | ||
| chris cummings (Entelechy)
Member Username: Entelechy Post Number: 276 Registered: 5-2001 |
I tried that on for fun at Tourneau and it swallowed my wrist - looked like a wall clock on a toothpick! Still, a beautiful watch :-) I also tried on the IWC Pilot and Portugese - love them both, especially the Portugese, but same problem for me... | ||
| Rijk Rietveld (Rijk365gtb4)
Junior Member Username: Rijk365gtb4 Post Number: 243 Registered: 1-2002 |
Dan, Yes, at 2-3/32" it is the biggest case around. It took some time to get used to it. Rijk | ||
| Dan (Bobafett)
Member Username: Bobafett Post Number: 720 Registered: 9-2002 |
Rijk, How big is that case??? --Dan PS: Just looked it up. 53mm??? HUGE! | ||
| Rijk Rietveld (Rijk365gtb4)
Junior Member Username: Rijk365gtb4 Post Number: 241 Registered: 1-2002 |
Glycine Airman 7, or, as someone called it "half a Daytona dashboard"  | ||
| Andrew-Phillip Goalen (Andrewg)
New member Username: Andrewg Post Number: 31 Registered: 9-2002 |
A cheap ol Acurrist, but would love a Girard pergaux(sp) Ferrari watch if I could find one (or anybody knows where you can get fake ones!?) | ||
| Mitchel DeFrancis (4re308)
Member Username: 4re308 Post Number: 916 Registered: 6-2001 |
Tony, right now my favorite watch is my 4 sub dial skeleton Cartier Pasha with leather band. Absolutely gorgeous. I also like my Breitling Automoatic Chronomat. I LOVE watches. | ||
| Dan (Bobafett)
Member Username: Bobafett Post Number: 718 Registered: 9-2002 |
Scott, I got my uncle the Portuguese Automatic 2000 as a gift. The power reserve on that thing is AMAZING! A full week! He hasn't tried to see how long it would last, though. It's stunningly beautiful in simplicity. --Dan | ||
| Hubert Otlik (Hugh)
Member Username: Hugh Post Number: 880 Registered: 1-2002 |
here's a question (for the ones like me): what's your pick for a watch UNDER 500 bucks? | ||
| Fayyaz Vellani (Fvellani)
Junior Member Username: Fvellani Post Number: 91 Registered: 8-2002 |
I have a nice $10 (canadian dollars, so like $2 US) Yukon watch which I wear almost 24/7 add 5 bucks to get some links taken out, 5 bucks to replace the battery, so $20 total then for special occasions, i.e. formal occasions, I have a nice knockoff Calvin Klein watch from China, for, amazingly, 10 bucks  And did I understand correctly, some watches go for 1,000,000+?????!!!!! | ||
| Gabe V (Racerxgto)
Junior Member Username: Racerxgto Post Number: 60 Registered: 4-2003 |
Casio Divers MTD-1010 (resembles the Submariner) This is my working on car watch, or whatever else that involves hands on. Rolex GMT Master II (burg/blk)Stainless I like the large diving style watches, the jewelry associate quickly changed my mind when showing me the features on the GMT series. I bought it a few years ago and the thing is a flawless time keeping instrument. I trust no other time peice. A while back I did some traveling with my former company and changing the time was easy as pulling the crown out to its middle position(3 position crown adjust)and moving the hour hand to the correct time zone. The 24 hour hand always kept my home state of California time. Its really slick! I also own a high end faux stainless Rolex Daytona which fooled my Rolex jeweler until he started examining it a little more closer. I'd like to get the gold one for the complete heck of it(faux) but you know the faux underground can be, here today, gone tomarro. Anybody know where I could get one? | ||
| Scott Larmer (Larmer)
New member Username: Larmer Post Number: 14 Registered: 5-2003 |
Jeff, you are one lucky SOB to have a stainless Daytona...I have been dying for one and haven't been willing to pay 2x retail on ebay for one. I thought I was getting one for a law school grad gift, but the 'rents never got on the wait list when I asked (back before I started law school). As for me, I started with a Tag 6000 automatic (blue face) for college grad. For law school, I got a ss datejust with the jubilee bracelet, ivory arab face and fluted 18k wg bezel...I think it's a pretty understated piece that goes with just about anything (and you don't see that ivory arab face too often). Next up is an IWC Portugeiser. Anyone wishing to donate upwards of $5800??? After that, who knows (maybe a Daytona, but I am really getting into the Muller Conquistador) | ||
| G.Peters (Wfo_racer)
Junior Member Username: Wfo_racer Post Number: 128 Registered: 5-2002 |
I started with a Tag, next got the TTSub blue dial,SS Sub, Explorer II white dial, SS Daytona white dial, Day Date white dial roman numerals day in German language, Yachtmaster, Breitling Emergency . I like big watches (I'm a big boy 235lbs )puny watches look stupid on me. Found that out when I got the Patek's. Plus I don't own a pair of long pants those watches look really stupid with board shorts .Now that I'm kicking back I could care less what time it is. Threw them in a old Nike shoebox that's sitting in one of my gun safes. My wife bugs me about that from time to time . Reminding me that I have that kind of money tied up in watches and when we are out I always ask her what time it is. She keeps reminding me that the cell phone has the time on it. The only purpose I can see to a high end watch is that sales clerks will kiss your rear if they spot one and have any watch savy. Thankfully I haven't lost any money if I wanted to dump them. In fact a few can make me a damn good profit if I decide to sell. I'm going to give my sons the Explorer II and the SS Sub when they turn 13 if they want them. Here's a funny story that happened to me a few years back at the Rolex service center in Beverly Hills. It's located in a converted bank or something. Cruised in after surfing that morning. Two people waiting at the counter dressed in suits one male one female. I walked up between them and asked about a general cleaning wasn't wearing a watch just slaps, board shorts , H&K t-shirt ( German gun manf.). Old lady clerk looked me up and down and asked me which watch I had. I started pulling out watches from my pockets when I got to the Day Date I asked her to make sure they cleaned that one extra special cause the guy put up quite a fight and there was some blood on it. She freaked out on me till she ran the serial #'s and saw I had brought them in before and I was indeed the owner. Told her next time to pull the stick out of her rear and not to judge a book by it 's cover. My surfing buddy that came with me that day still cracks up over that. | ||
| BILL CHIUSANO (My355)
Junior Member Username: My355 Post Number: 130 Registered: 3-2003 |
my RADO Diastar w/ hidden digital and ceramic scratch proof band w/ titanium and rectangular face .....awesome sleek. Only about 2k | ||
| John (Cohiba_man)
Junior Member Username: Cohiba_man Post Number: 136 Registered: 1-2003 |
I have a stainless Rolex Submariner with a black face...nice watch but a bit bulky...I want one of those (can't remember which brand) ultra thin watches, they're only like $200 but I can't remember what brand... | ||
| stephen r chong (Ethans_dad)
Member Username: Ethans_dad Post Number: 320 Registered: 3-2002 |
The handsome classic Tag Heuer Monaco. Also along the same lines are the old Hamilton Tanks. I think the Swiss Ikepods are quite striking too! | ||
| Dan (Bobafett)
Member Username: Bobafett Post Number: 706 Registered: 9-2002 |
Chris, I realized I didn't see your post when I typed (probably hadn't refreshed), and you put it far more eloquently than I. And yes, watch lovers are definetly in the minority. Like many other things, I'm learning as I go along. --Dan | ||
| chris cummings (Entelechy)
Member Username: Entelechy Post Number: 272 Registered: 5-2001 |
PS - Dan, you're right! Every time, I tell myself "this is the last one" :-) | ||
| Dan (Bobafett)
Member Username: Bobafett Post Number: 703 Registered: 9-2002 |
Taek, You have to admit, though. The art behind grand complications is just amazing. It really is art you can wear. And a sick, sick habit! ;) --Dan | ||
| chris cummings (Entelechy)
Member Username: Entelechy Post Number: 271 Registered: 5-2001 |
I completely forgot, I also have a black Panerai with the burnt orange leather straps and LOVE it. It's the step down from the massive 44mm size and looks better on my wrist. I also have a great rep of the Chopard Mille Miglia and get compliments on it all the time. DES, I used to feel the way you did about Rolex's, but somehow that changed. Now I think their bulky nature looks really masculine. I shy away from the gold except for one of my Daytonas which has the gold bezel, white face and alligator straps. This is probably my favorite and I only wear it on special occasions. It's funny to watch it draw people's eyes when your talking to them...you see them keep taking sidelong glances. Ron - couldn't agree more, but my father passed both of these obsessions (cars/watches) on to me, so we're likely in the minority. My father always inculcated that watches and cars were art - masterworks of design and aesthetics as well as function. Gee, wonder how I ended up obsessed with Ferrari's? | ||
| Jeff (Jeff_m)
Junior Member Username: Jeff_m Post Number: 147 Registered: 9-2002 |
I got a stainless Daytona as a gift from my wife,nice everyday watch. Also, the cartier tank Francais is a nice looking watch that is pretty affordable. | ||
| Erik (Teenferrarifan)
Junior Member Username: Teenferrarifan Post Number: 199 Registered: 2-2003 |
Taek it is considered by watch critics the only italian made watch of today that can give the swiss a run for their money. I never said best ever, but best italian watch. Also it is less money then most of its competitors. Why not have an italian watch to go with the car? Erik | ||
| Taek-Ho Kwon (Stickanddice)
Intermediate Member Username: Stickanddice Post Number: 1056 Registered: 11-2002 |
Oh, OK. Panerais are not considered the best watch ever made. There are many in line for that honor. It depends on what kind of watch you are matching up with though. Has anyone seen Ulysse Nardin's Freak? Now THAT is a watch my friends. Those Pateks aren't bad eh? The seven figure watches are not wrist watches. They are limited edition pocket watches. It is currently the watch with the most complications. Patek also holds the honors for the most complicated wrist watch (an honor IWC used to have), and also the longest power reserve (10 days). They have so many accolades it's nauseating. Breitling oozes timeless class though. The marine watches are fantastic in both function and aesthetics. THE cool new movement is Chopard's LUC. Anyone seen one of these suckers? Purdy cool indeedy! Cheers | ||
| Jerry W. (Tork1966)
Member Username: Tork1966 Post Number: 710 Registered: 7-2001 |
Rob, did you buy your Movado from www.time4jewels.com in Plano Texas who's name I posted a couple of months ago? If so, he's a great guy. I bought mine from him....well actually traded a power washer for it and I love it. I saw it in a local jewelry store for $895.00 and I think his price is about half. Cheers! | ||
| Erik (Teenferrarifan)
Junior Member Username: Teenferrarifan Post Number: 198 Registered: 2-2003 |
Taek not the huge watch, but the fact it is made in italy and considered the best watch ever made there. Which is what I think Ferrari's are the best car made there. My mistake . The size has nothing to do with it, but the watch really looks classy. Erik | ||
| Taek-Ho Kwon (Stickanddice)
Intermediate Member Username: Stickanddice Post Number: 1054 Registered: 11-2002 |
Erik, I don't see the connection between a huge watch and a Ferrari. Cheers | ||
| Erik (Teenferrarifan)
Junior Member Username: Teenferrarifan Post Number: 197 Registered: 2-2003 |
The perfect watch for any f-car fan would have to be the Panerai which is the watch of the italian army. They are also huge. The best one IMO is the luminor marina which measures 44mm. It also looks like a hockey puck black with white numbers. Also the watch isn't bad at around $3700. Anyone else have an opinion on this watch? Erik | ||
| Rodney Haas (Icars)
Member Username: Icars Post Number: 288 Registered: 3-2002 |
If you are looking for techy then get the Breitling with the emergency tracker beacon. A pilot friend was showing me his. It is available for the average Joe now. You have to sign an agreement only to use it in case of emergency. I personally don't do "cloned" copies. Just collect, trade etc. Just traded several vintage 30s watches for a Hamilton Ventura. Okay watch collecting is pretty much as addictive as car collecting. In the case of watches you can't just have a 100... | ||
| Ron Thomas (Ronsupercar)
Member Username: Ronsupercar Post Number: 895 Registered: 5-2002 |
Chronos are a must.. Watches to a man is like shoes to a woman.. We got to have more than one to accessorise. | ||
| Jim E (Jimpo1)
Intermediate Member Username: Jimpo1 Post Number: 1871 Registered: 7-2001 |
I alternate between a Tag Kirium Chrono and an Omega Speedmaster. I love them both but the Omega drives me nuts because it's automatic and if I don't wear it over the weekend, it dies and I have to reset it. The Tag is probably my favorite. It's the most versatile watch I've ever owned. I also like the $5 watch I bought last weekend at Wal Mart. The whole face lights up behind the hands! | ||
| Ron Thomas (Ronsupercar)
Member Username: Ronsupercar Post Number: 894 Registered: 5-2002 |
Breitling is a favorite of mine. (and I don't even have a plane) And of course Girrard P. is on the to do list.. | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Advanced Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 4569 Registered: 8-2002 |
i've got a Peugot at home, that i bought from Macy's... One tiny section of the wrist band (metal) kept turning my wrist green; brought it back, told them i wanted another... Got another; the same exact section kept doing the same exact thing... Gorgeous watch - at least in my opinion - but because it's defective, i only wear it a few times a year... Pulsar, two tone gold and white gold plated watch; not Movado thin, but closer than any of my other watches... Has the clasp replaced; and now it needs to be replaced again; both times it was my fault, though; i sit there and play with it, non-stop, all day... Got a Klaus Kobec through The duPont Registry for $200 - supposedly $600 less than what they usually cost... Waited for it to be shipped; it finally came in a nice wooden box, yadda yadda yadda - i take it out and the head is HUGE...! Holy crap, i wanted a wrist watch, not some high school lunch room clock with a wrist band...! It's a gorgeous watch, still, too big for my tastes... i buy watches 'cause they look nice and couldn't care about the brand name; as long as they don't fall apart in two weeks. However; the watch i've always dreamed of is the watch my father came home wearing, one day, when i was a little kid... His bosses wife owned a jewelry store, so he got his Movado for 80% off... It's the really, really thin one with the "diamond" were the '12' would be; no numbers, just an hour and a minute hand; black leather band - gorgeous...! i've always wanted that one and now i see Movado makes them with metal bands (which i prefer) so hopefully one day i'll get one... As for now, i've stopped wearing watches altogether... i usually don't care what time it is and eagely await the day i no longer need to know the time... Rolexes, Tags, et al always seem bulky to me and i can't imagine i've ever buy one... Rolexes especially (at least most of them) look gaudy... i'd prefer something sophisticatedly simple as opposed to ostentatiously attention-grabbing... Just my two lincolns... | ||
| Dan (Bobafett)
Member Username: Bobafett Post Number: 701 Registered: 9-2002 |
Chris, There are too many beautiful time pieces, I concur. Never knew they made imitations, but I guess it's an obvious 'duh' thing. I went the other way, few watches, but enjoy them a lot. Slowly collecting as I go along. --Dan | ||
| chris cummings (Entelechy)
Member Username: Entelechy Post Number: 270 Registered: 5-2001 |
I LOVE watches and cars - they just seem to go together. I love a nice timepiece strapped to my wrist, especially chronographs and will inherit some really nice pieces from my father someday. Til then I have a collection of 20+ that are mostly high-end replicas (the italian and some japanese versions that come with the swiss tags, boxes, and all paperwork). I've got submariners, daytonas, A. Lange & Sohn, Breguet, Omega Speedmaster, GP Ferrari chronos, Heuer Monaco, Brietlings, and many more. I could've bought a small number of originals, but given my love of watches, I opted for a bigger collection instead. | ||
| Dan (Bobafett)
Member Username: Bobafett Post Number: 697 Registered: 9-2002 |
Dave, Have you read about the PP Sky Moon Tourbillion? That thing is absolutely amazing (with a price to match. My dealer said something around high 6 to low 7 figures. Even the Celestial goes for ~150!!). --Dan | ||
| Pat Pasqualini (Enzo)
Member Username: Enzo Post Number: 596 Registered: 2-2002 |
Jordan, A lot of these watches are automatics. As long as you wear it it will always run without winding. No batteries ever (sorry Bruce). | ||
| Dan (Bobafett)
Member Username: Bobafett Post Number: 696 Registered: 9-2002 |
Lou, The Lange 1 and Langematik both are beautiful pieces. No mention of IWC? Girard Perregaux (ww.tc)? Audemars Piguet? --Dan | ||
| Jordan Witherspoon (Jordan747_400)
Intermediate Member Username: Jordan747_400 Post Number: 1231 Registered: 12-2002 |
My watch is amazing. Its a $5 casio watch I bought from Walmart 6 years ago while living in Texas...It still runs perfectly and I havent EVER changed batteries on it. Try that with a $40k watch | ||
| Rodney Haas (Icars)
Member Username: Icars Post Number: 287 Registered: 3-2002 |
For the style RADO all the way. Titanium Composite with Sapphire Crystal.. Nicer design side by side with a Movado. For more of a casual watch I like Raymond Wiel. I also rather enjoy my 30s Baume et Mercier. Depends on what you are looking for. For a very very.. nice dress watch Patek Phillippe. Tags are okay but a little heavy. I rarely wear my F1. Now if you are looking for a really cool conversation piece take a look @ a late 50s Hamilton Ventura. Depends on what you are looking for. | ||
| Lou B (Toby91)
Junior Member Username: Toby91 Post Number: 197 Registered: 4-2001 |
A.Lange & Sohn Perpetual is hot now and a stunner. | ||
| Pat Pasqualini (Enzo)
Member Username: Enzo Post Number: 595 Registered: 2-2002 |
What about old swatches! | ||
| Tyler (Bahiaau)
Member Username: Bahiaau Post Number: 783 Registered: 12-2001 |
Patek Phillippe, IWC, Frank Muller. Timeless designs, flawless workmanship, nobody on the street knows what they are looking at. | ||
| Jack (Gilles27)
Intermediate Member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 1003 Registered: 3-2002 |
My wife gave me an '01 Senna Tag Heuer. I love it, since it's basic-looking with a racing connection. | ||
| Kendall Kim (Kenny)
Junior Member Username: Kenny Post Number: 98 Registered: 9-2001 |
Oops, my bad,,, this one doesn't have the date youre looking for... | ||
| Kendall Kim (Kenny)
Junior Member Username: Kenny Post Number: 96 Registered: 9-2001 |
Eric- You can get one much cheaper on Ebay, plus they dont depreciate much when if you have to sell it.. They are always in demand... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2639129935&category=31387 | ||
| Erik (Teenferrarifan)
Junior Member Username: Teenferrarifan Post Number: 196 Registered: 2-2003 |
Rolex Stainless steel submariner w/date. Classy, affordable, and can be worn for both sport and dress. To bad I don't have the 4g's to get one. Erik | ||
| Kendall Kim (Kenny)
Junior Member Username: Kenny Post Number: 90 Registered: 9-2001 |
$40k doesnt sound so bad, considering, Pre-owned Tourbillon movement watches are actually known to appreciate over time because they are so rare.. Yes, you can probably get it cheaper from an estate sale, but if you do not buy it from a reputable dealer, you do not know who tinkered with the watches when they were serviced... It may contain un-original replacement parts installed because it is cheaper.. But I'm more modest than that,,, I been happy with my Omega Speedmaster schumacher edition watch I had for 5 years.. | ||
| Pat Pasqualini (Enzo)
Member Username: Enzo Post Number: 588 Registered: 2-2002 |
My wedding present from my wife a Rolex that I can wear everyday. | ||
| Ralph Koslin (Ralfabco)
Junior Member Username: Ralfabco Post Number: 174 Registered: 3-2002 |
Wal Mart $6.99 Green with black dial. When they are broken at Ft. Hood it will not bother you. & besides spend more money on Italian cars and Japanese bikes !! | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 5275 Registered: 12-2000 |
Movado, beautiful and unique. $300 off ebay for a $750 new watch. Face doesn't scratch. | ||
| Bruce Wellington (Bws88tr)
Intermediate Member Username: Bws88tr Post Number: 1974 Registered: 4-2002 |
I HAVED A 99.00 FOSSIL WATCH..NOI PROBLEM HERE.. | ||
| William Huber (Solipsist)
Intermediate Member Username: Solipsist Post Number: 1069 Registered: 9-2001 |
I would say TAG-Heuer. I had it since high school until it was stolen from fitness club locker. I had it about 13 years. Worked like a champ & never had any problems with it. I've never had a watch better than that one. My current watch is a MOMO titanium / carbon fiber speed edition. It looks nice but I've been having problems with the chronograph & battery. Not the best investment I must say. | ||
| Dave (Maranelloman)
Intermediate Member Username: Maranelloman Post Number: 1875 Registered: 1-2002 |
Who pays 40K???? Certainly not me! They make cheaper watches, you know, and it is also smart to buy from estate sales & pre-owned... That's what I do! I also have 2 Girard-Perregaux stainless Ferrari watches, one with a leather band (very nice) and 2 Rolexes given to me by my former CEO in a past life for performance: a stainless/gold Submariner, and a 18k President with white face & roman numerals.  | ||
| Rikky Alessi (Ralessi)
Junior Member Username: Ralessi Post Number: 165 Registered: 5-2002 |
40k for a watch? Jeez some of you guys really must have too much money on your hands. Wouldn't you rather have a 348? | ||
| Fred (I Luv 4REs) (Iluv4res)
Member Username: Iluv4res Post Number: 418 Registered: 8-2002 |
Definitely Patek Philippe!!! They are the pinnacle of timepieces. | ||
| Dave (Maranelloman)
Intermediate Member Username: Maranelloman Post Number: 1871 Registered: 1-2002 |
Patek Phillippe | ||
| Kendall Kim (Kenny)
Junior Member Username: Kenny Post Number: 89 Registered: 9-2001 |
Hands down has to be Breguet... Sophisticated, extremely rare, distinguished history, and classy http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2640062332&category=31387 | ||
| Bruce Wellington (Bws88tr)
Intermediate Member Username: Bws88tr Post Number: 1971 Registered: 4-2002 |
THERE HAS BEEN NUMEROUS THREADS ON THIS..HIT SEARCH FOR WATCH AND YOU WILL FIND IT... | ||
| philip (Fanatic1)
Member Username: Fanatic1 Post Number: 268 Registered: 2-2003 |
Movado or a Raymond Wiel (sp?)....Classy, sophisticated and understated. I like Tag Hauer but a bit bulky.......and Rolex is too much of a cliche. Just MHO........ | ||
| Tony Roberts (Pantera)
Junior Member Username: Pantera Post Number: 109 Registered: 6-2003 |
What is it and why? |