Post Your Watches - Page 17

SirSmash · May 25th, 2008, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Shawn

Is it a noteworthy brand or just a generic skeleton?

Wohler, got it for $35 (new) at propertyroom.com. Supposedly it retails for like 3 grand but I highly doubt that.

syncview · May 25th, 2008, 09:55 AM

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41BZNAG7QQL._SS400_.jpg

i have this one, it was a gift.

Jacobfox · May 25th, 2008, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by SirSmash

Wohler, got it for $35 (new) at propertyroom.com. Supposedly it retails for like 3 grand but I highly doubt that.

Thar be internet bullshit. It's just some generic chinese one then. Or you have a knockoff of the real deal.

Tobias · May 31st, 2008, 03:15 PM

Wizegui · May 31st, 2008, 08:19 PM

http://www.mtlshopping.com/casio/images/aws90d-1av_sm.jpg

Same thing except mine's has a silver background and proper numbers.

LeVeL · June 2nd, 2008, 12:49 AM

Here's mine. I love it!

http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/5995/img2839bh0.jpg

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Originally Posted by Labcoatguy

http://www.duke.edu/~yt10/pics/coldwarrior.jpg

This is one of four I have, a hand-wind Russian ex-military watch from eBay. It's hilarious how shoddily it was made, with ripply glass and a floppy screw-down crown. Ah, commies, how you failed.

Props!

Solberg · June 2nd, 2008, 04:18 PM

Thinking about getting one of these for daily use:

http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/8463/spc0012jn3.jpg

http://img507.imageshack.us/img507/7478/t33788892poldv0.jpg

http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/9305/skyhawkatsmalllv7.jpg

Which one do you think would be best for daily use?

For tough stuff I'll use my G-shock.

IceBone · June 2nd, 2008, 04:29 PM

Can't go wrong with a Seiko Chronograph.

killpanda · June 2nd, 2008, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Solberg

Thinking about getting one of these for daily use:

Which one do you think would be best for daily use?

For tough stuff I'll use my G-shock.

I like the first one images/smilies/smile.gif

Solberg · June 2nd, 2008, 04:55 PM

The Seiko (the first one) is actually the cheapest but the other two have some neat features built in.

IceBone · June 2nd, 2008, 05:03 PM

But they're digital... images/smilies/yucky.gif

CyberMonkey · June 2nd, 2008, 05:43 PM

the first one looks the best. Second one looks a bit out of proportion with the thin wristband (but that could just be the photography), and the third one is way too cluttered.

Crazyjeeper · June 2nd, 2008, 07:16 PM

I'd go with the one that easiest to read at a glance.

Solberg · June 2nd, 2008, 07:24 PM

I just saw all of them in my hand.

The Seiko looks great.

The Tissot is awesome - It has a touch screen and depending on where you touch different features turn on. It has a compass, baro and all the usual stuff. However, it's really shiny and as said the proportions look strange.

The Citizen looks really cheap and cluttered in real life.

So for now, seems like I might get the Seiko. It's also the cheapest of the 3 which is a bonus. However, is it pretty much rendered useless in the dark?

If anyone can suggest any alternatives I would be grateful images/smilies/smile.gif

MadCow809 · June 2nd, 2008, 07:24 PM

^

same here.

But I hardly ever wear my watch anymore, I just use my cellphone if I need to know the time....

This TAG Heuer F1 watch (red one on the right) might be the last watch I will ever buy for myself....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v168/MadCow809/tagwatch.jpg

Labcoatguy · June 2nd, 2008, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Solberg

So for now, seems like I might get the Seiko. It's also the cheapest of the 3 which is a bonus. However, is it pretty much rendered useless in the dark?

If anyone can suggest any alternatives I would be grateful images/smilies/smile.gif

The chrono subdials will probably be rendered useless, but the main hands and markers should glow. Cover it with your hand and take a look at it in mostly-dark to see for sure.

As for alternatives...is form or function more important, and what functions do you want? I have a great Citizen chrono that's almost Movado like in its simplicity, except for the fact that the black face is an LCD that hides a second LCD below it with all the digital chrono features. Pics here, though it looks better in real life than in those pics. The model number is JU0010; I got mine on eBay, and that's probably the cheapest place to get it. Anyway there are loads of different styles of Seiko and Pulsar (their downmarket line with same innards) chronographs; go to any website like watchzone.com or princetonwatches.com and browse to your heart's content.

Solberg · June 2nd, 2008, 08:50 PM

MadCow809, thanks for trying but I don't really like the ones you posted.

Labcoatguy, I don't really care about form or function. I will get whatever feels right. For tough function I have a g shock. The only thing that is a 'must' is a metal/titanium strap. I hate rubber and leather straps.

Labcoatguy · June 2nd, 2008, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Solberg

I don't really care about form or function. I will get whatever feels right. For tough function I have a g shock. The only thing that is a 'must' is a metal/titanium strap. I hate rubber and leather straps.

Have you tried watches with nylon straps? Specifically, the NATO strap that covers the back of the watch as well. It's quite comfortable and durable. You should throw it into the laundry once in a while (preferably in a pants pocket) to wash odor and dirt from it. It's also comfortable and durable.

http://www.watcharoo.co.uk/revimages/m16bond2.jpg

You can get it in a variety of solid colors or striping schemes; this one is a UK regimental pattern worn by James Bond in From Russia With Love, and I have it with my Citizen diver's watch.

I've found the Seiko-Citizen forum ( http://www.network54.com/Forum/78440/ ) to be a pretty good resource if you're thinking about Japanese watches; the guys there tend to prefer really expensive dress watches with mechanical movements, but they'll give you worthwhile advice on anything relevant.

Solberg · June 2nd, 2008, 09:25 PM

Sorry only metal/titanium.

Nylon/leather/rubber etc are not to my taste.

Solberg · June 8th, 2008, 08:48 AM

I decided not to get the Seiko.

What do you think about these options?

May 31st, 2008, 03:15 PM	#324
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Wizegui Joined: May 3rd, 2006 Last Online: 03:27 AM Location: Richmond, BC Age: 17 Posts: 1,587 Car: 93 Toyota Tercel LFS Status: Rep Power: 21	Same thing except mine's has a silver background and proper numbers. __________________ My 1993 Lexus IS 150... If you actually googled this up, then I've got some bad news for you...

June 2nd, 2008, 04:18 PM	#327
Solberg Joined: Apr 24th, 2008 Last Online: Yesterday Posts: 1,007 Rep Power: 22	Thinking about getting one of these for daily use: Which one do you think would be best for daily use? For tough stuff I'll use my G-shock. __________________

June 2nd, 2008, 04:29 PM	#328
IceBone Gulf Livery Rules Joined: Jan 14th, 2007 Last Online: 01:43 AM Location: Slovenistan Age: 24 Posts: 6,579 Car: Mitsubishi Carisma GDI Rep Power: 68	Can't go wrong with a Seiko Chronograph. __________________ The Mitsubishop of Natural Aspiraton

June 2nd, 2008, 04:55 PM	#330
Solberg Joined: Apr 24th, 2008 Last Online: Yesterday Posts: 1,007 Rep Power: 22	The Seiko (the first one) is actually the cheapest but the other two have some neat features built in. __________________

May 25th, 2008, 09:55 AM	#322
syncview Joined: Oct 11th, 2007 Last Online: November 16th, 2008 Location: Lahore, Pakistan. Posts: 188 Car: Suzuki Alto...yayyy! Rep Power: 6	i have this one, it was a gift.

June 2nd, 2008, 05:03 PM	#331
IceBone Gulf Livery Rules Joined: Jan 14th, 2007 Last Online: 01:43 AM Location: Slovenistan Age: 24 Posts: 6,579 Car: Mitsubishi Carisma GDI Rep Power: 68	But they're digital... __________________ The Mitsubishop of Natural Aspiraton

June 2nd, 2008, 05:43 PM	#332
CyberMonkey Joined: Jan 22nd, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Belgium Age: 22 Posts: 1,646 Rep Power: 23	the first one looks the best. Second one looks a bit out of proportion with the thin wristband (but that could just be the photography), and the third one is way too cluttered. __________________ Arena51 forum

June 2nd, 2008, 07:16 PM	#333
Crazyjeeper Joined: Nov 29th, 2006 Last Online: 04:50 AM Location: Texas Age: 19 Posts: 2,454 Car: 1985 Jeep CJ7, 1997 Ford F150 Rep Power: 49	I'd go with the one that easiest to read at a glance. __________________ Toy: 1985 Jeep CJ7 Lifted and Locked Daily Driver: 1997 Ford F150 4.6L with a massive 220hp MSI P6N Diamond 680i, E8400 @ 3.15ghz, CM Hyper 212 Cooler, XFX 8800GT 512mb Extreme, MSI 8400GS, Creative X-FI, 2x1gb Corsair XMS2 DDR2 800, PC Power & Cooling 610w EPS12v, 1.6tb of HDD, CM Centurion 690.

June 2nd, 2008, 07:24 PM	#334
Solberg Joined: Apr 24th, 2008 Last Online: Yesterday Posts: 1,007 Rep Power: 22	I just saw all of them in my hand. The Seiko looks great. The Tissot is awesome - It has a touch screen and depending on where you touch different features turn on. It has a compass, baro and all the usual stuff. However, it's really shiny and as said the proportions look strange. The Citizen looks really cheap and cluttered in real life. So for now, seems like I might get the Seiko. It's also the cheapest of the 3 which is a bonus. However, is it pretty much rendered useless in the dark? If anyone can suggest any alternatives I would be grateful __________________

June 2nd, 2008, 07:24 PM	#335
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June 2nd, 2008, 08:50 PM	#337
Solberg Joined: Apr 24th, 2008 Last Online: Yesterday Posts: 1,007 Rep Power: 22	MadCow809, thanks for trying but I don't really like the ones you posted. Labcoatguy, I don't really care about form or function. I will get whatever feels right. For tough function I have a g shock. The only thing that is a 'must' is a metal/titanium strap. I hate rubber and leather straps. __________________

June 2nd, 2008, 09:25 PM	#339
Solberg Joined: Apr 24th, 2008 Last Online: Yesterday Posts: 1,007 Rep Power: 22	Sorry only metal/titanium. Nylon/leather/rubber etc are not to my taste. __________________

June 8th, 2008, 08:48 AM	#340
Solberg Joined: Apr 24th, 2008 Last Online: Yesterday Posts: 1,007 Rep Power: 22	I decided not to get the Seiko. What do you think about these options?