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Who's got a nice watch? Traditional watches only, no smartwatches please.
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Good idea. Makes it more versatile!
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Very nice. This is the 42mm, right? Did you buy it off amazon? Link?
This is prob one of my next purchases as well!
Wow, the price must have dropped recently. I've been keeping my eye on it, and dropping hints for Christmas, for a few weeks now and it's been hovering around $129.
Just came back to this thread after a few months, and I was wondering how the rest of you feel when traveling with your more expensive and/or sentimental watches. I'm always nervous as hell that something will happen when I put mine on the conveyor at airport security. Or when I'm on a road trip and I have to stop for gas at what turns out to be a somewhat sketchy gas station. In the case of airports I know TSA is watching everything, but I just can't help feeling uneasy letting my watch out of my sight with hundreds of people moving about.
As I mentioned above, I'll be getting a Seiko 5 as a gift (either from someone else or as a gift to myself ). That will become my weekend/beater watch, but I'm starting to think that a cheapish GMT style watch would serve as a good vacation/travel stand-in. Anyone have any suggestions for something that would fit the bill that also wouldn't leave me totally heart broken if it were stolen? Let's say under $250, analog only, but Quartz would be ok.
And since it's been awhile, here's another pic of my Tag. Since this has so much sentimental value to me, I would hate for something to happen to it. This will continue to be my daily driver at work. The Bourne tie-in adds some cool factor too. A dress watch will be on the list someday too, but I always work in a business casual environment, so the need for one is not great.
As I mentioned above, I'll be getting a Seiko 5 as a gift (either from someone else or as a gift to myself
). That will become my weekend/beater watch, but I'm starting to think that a cheapish GMT style watch would serve as a good vacation/travel stand-in. Anyone have any suggestions for something that would fit the bill that also wouldn't leave me totally heart broken if it were stolen? Let's say under $250, analog only, but Quartz would be ok.And since it's been awhile, here's another pic of my Tag. Since this has so much sentimental value to me, I would hate for something to happen to it. This will continue to be my daily driver at work. The Bourne tie-in adds some cool factor too. A dress watch will be on the list someday too, but I always work in a business casual environment, so the need for one is not great.
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Good idea. Makes it more versatile!
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Very nice. This is the 42mm, right? Did you buy it off amazon? Link?
This is prob one of my next purchases as well!
Here's the link.
http://www.amazon.com/Seiko-SNZG15-Automatic-Black-Nylon/dp/B006I22GT2
Don't think I'm really feeling the Visodate. It's too reflective. Something isn't hitting the spot right in my eye. Maybe I should have went with a white dial.
I'm in love with the Hamilton though.
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I've been thinking about getting one for a few months and seeing your pictures and remembering I'd got a bit of credit with PayPal has made my mind up.
Should be here by Tuesday.
I'm a bit obsessed with watches and looking at them online. I can't believe I never noticed this thread!
Here's my Rolex Air King 14010m. Purchased in 2005 and will probably keep it forever. I love the unique engine turned bezel with the classic/clean look of a mid-size dress watch. It was also one of the most affordable Rolex watches because of its size and stainless build.
I've always found Rolex not my cup of tea, but I actually like this one.
The back of the watch is an exhibition back, if that's what you are referring to.
The case itself is a dull silver.
I've been thinking about getting one for a few months and seeing your pictures and remembering I'd got a bit of credit with PayPal has made my mind up.
Should be here by Tuesday.
Looked what has just turned up.
That was quick.
Very nice!
I have the same model with a green face and band. It's a great watch
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Silver. It's a stainless steel case.
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Certainly a good watch. Got a few compliments on it a already, mostly for the strap.
Well, it's just semantics, but the case is either made out of stainless steel or it's made out of silver.
I've been considering the orient Bambino myself as a dress watch and at £84 online, I don't think you can go far wrong. A lovely looking watch
I've been considering the orient Bambino myself as a dress watch and at £84 online, I don't think you can go far wrong. A lovely looking watch
It's an absolute steal at that price! I think I paid about £130 for mine when it came out. Don't hesitate, just buy it. It's a lovely watch.
It is a lovely looking watch - I like the clean lines and understated classic appearance.
That is the type of description that I like in a watch. Simple, understated, yet, smooth and elegant, exuding class.
Not sure what people will make of this. Haven't been wearing a watch for the last 12 months, opting for a Withings Pulse activity tracker that told the time at the press of a button and needed charging at least once a week. This steps things up a notch!
