I did a quick search, and nothing popped up in this thread, but www.jomashop.com has quite a few deals weekly/monthly, and might be worth a look for those of you looking for a new watch, but can't bring yourself to fork out retail.
The watch thread.
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MasterOfReality
After forever
Not a fan of the Audemars Piquet. I first saw pics of it on a watch forum and there was heaps of love for it but personally I can't quite get over that intense 80's look.
I used to like the Panerai range until I saw it in person and realised how big they are, I have small wrists compared to those watches so they would look silly on me.
I used to like the Panerai range until I saw it in person and realised how big they are, I have small wrists compared to those watches so they would look silly on me.
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Tristan23
Farkin guerilla
About to go fork out the cash (albeit not a huge amount) for one of these: http://www.nixon.com/au/en/mens/watches/the-player-A140.html?sku=A1401062-00
Been looking at them for the last 10 years and since then have never found a watch that appeals to me in such a minimalistic and stylish way. They're well-priced and suitable in all situations.
I sense this watch nonsense is about to become an addiction.
Been looking at them for the last 10 years and since then have never found a watch that appeals to me in such a minimalistic and stylish way. They're well-priced and suitable in all situations.
I sense this watch nonsense is about to become an addiction.
rone
Eats Squid
My wife has one - it's has lasted ages.
However, the domed glass cops a hammering and quickly gets scratched. Bit of a design flaw with convex glass watches.
whiteman
Likes Bikes and Dirt
Yep, Audemars Piguet make unbelievable watches! Pretty certain their Royal Oak Offshore Diver is going to be my first high end watch purchase in the not too distant future.
Oh, and that Grande Complication is pushing $700,000+! If only I was a billionaire :frown:
I felt the same way at first, but it grew on me so quickly. The look's what everyone loves as it's so iconic. It basically hasn't changed since it was first unveiled in the early '70's. The Royal Oak Offshore is a much more modern spin on the design, but then again, that's why many people arn't big fans of the Offshore line.
freddofrog
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If you're going to start getting into watches, I wouldn't buy a quartz. It will be forever left in a drawer the moment you discover the beauty of mechanical watches.
I have a Nixon Esquire CS. While I like nice watches, I don't care for hand made. The Nixon has been a fantastic watch and over the 7 years I've had it it hasn't missed a beat. Hand made generally drift more than quartz. I'm more into watches for what they look like rather than having a window that shows me the tiny movement pieces and for how they work as a watch. Not even paying $250,000 guarantees you a good looking watch, and I get lots of people commenting on my (pesky) Nixon watch.
I'm sure you'll be more than happy with the Nixon.
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Knuckles
Lives under a bridge
Yep, for what they are, which has is basically a fashion watch, the Nixons are awesome. I have a Duke which I picked up for $40 at a creditors sale, for dressy and a GTO for when I go full hardcore. Had em both for 10 years, one battery change and never missed a beat.
k3n!f
leaking out the other end
I've had a Tag Heuer Link for the last two years. Fantastic watch, there is something about having a completely mechanical watch that floats my boat. I love the simplicity of the watch face, and for a shift worker with lots of nights the day of the week is useful more than I would care to admit....
It's quite heavy, but as Boris the Sneaky Russian always says, heavy is a sign of reliability.
It's quite heavy, but as Boris the Sneaky Russian always says, heavy is a sign of reliability.
freddofrog
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I love dials that display the day in full, looks super cool and guaranteed very unique.
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freddofrog
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I think you mean mechanical. You can buy both quartz and mechanical either hand made or mass produced. Mechanical definitely do drift more than quartz, be they hand made or mass produced.
If all someone is after is just a nice looking (fashion) watch, I wouldn't be spending any more than $50-100 tops. Online and the second hand market has thousands of them.
Edit: Changed to quartz, (my dysexlia showing)
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I was referring to another user who dismissed quarts all together. The Nixon I have is a lot nicer than the $50-$100 ones I've seen. Not just in appearance (subjective) but it is very solid and the face has resisted any scratches with seven years use and not well cared for.
So what you're saying is that unless it's handmade, there is no diff in quality between a $50 watch and $400 watch?
That's plain wrong.
freddofrog
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Nope, not saying that. Stop trying to pick a fight and take a chill pill.
How am I trying to 'pick a fight'
Forums........you question someone's logic and they get all narky.
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camzh
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uh huh.
Can't say I'm a fan of Nixon's
To me the scream 'Look at my massive watch ! '
But hey each to their own.
If you like it go for it.
It's probably better than a k-mart watch and plenty of others have got them.
At least its a known brand and you could resell it later if you want to.
If you're after durability see if you can get one with a sapphire crystal face. It wont scratch like glass or plastic.
I like Swatch's, so .... :behindsofa:
rone
Eats Squid
Er, quite.
Stop trying to pick a fight ;-)
downhillar
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Do you guys like this emporio armani? I don't know anything about watches or nice jewelry but I came across this the other day and I really like it. You can get them for around $260 on the internet.
Hit or miss?
Hit or miss?
Knuckles
Lives under a bridge
Nothing wrong with a Swatch. They make some brilliant limited editions. I have a 007 40th anaversiary Dr. No limited that I'm rather fond of.I like Swatch's, so .... :behindsofa: