Nice Watches

[89coupe]

A whole lotta bling for the ladies.

The Constellation 35 mm Automatic Co-Axial Chronograph is a sports watch that exudes contemporary sophistication with a luxurious touch. The opulent combination of 18-carat red gold with a rich chocolate brown dial and sporty rubber strap is set alight with the fire of diamonds, a look that will take you from day to evening in style. And as women today rightly expect, the movement is also a superior creation. This COSC certified chronometer is powered by OMEGA’s exceptional self-winding Calibre 3313, equipped with a Co-Axial escapement. This design classic is now presented in a 35 mm case size: ideal for ladies who are looking for a bigger watch but not willing to sacrifice femininity.

The Constellation “claws” or “griffes” set with 64 diamonds (0.33 carats) are one of the iconic features of this perennial Omega design, first introduced in 1982 in the Constellation Line. Characteristic of the fluid lines of the Constellation, the strap is neatly integrated into the case by way of two half-moon facets that form an elegant transition between the two. Excellence in design marks this watch, a philosophy that beyond the sleek and smooth lines of the watch, is patent in details such as the contrast between the highly polished gold chronograph push buttons, the crown, the inner bezel and the matt satin finish of the case. Even the crown is set with a briolette diamond and 32 diamonds, that total 1.43 carats, adorn the bezel.


http://people.timezone.com/jmerino/ladymega.jpg
http://people.timezone.com/jmerino/ladymega1.jpg

[ZorroAMG]

I've got a few, some expensive, some mildly..I just like good design and movements, HATE rolex and bling watches...don't have may pics of MY actual watches but here are what they look like:


Raymond Weil Saxo
http://www.austwatch.com/images/IMAGES%20II/5862b.JPG

My Vintage mid 60's Omega Seamaster Chrono Auto - my watch has a chunkier, cooler band though, bought it in Egypt in 1999

http://homepage.mac.com/markghanime/.Pictures/Hosting/My%20Vintage%20Omega.jpg


Emporio Armani AR-0623 that I bought with my gambling winnings xmas 2004

http://www.clockcenter.co.il/site/clk_imgs%5CAR0623_s.jpg


Invicta 3394 - HOT watch in person and fairly cheap too (under $500)

http://www.fractionprice.com/images/watches/LA3394_XL.jpg

Panerai Luminor "1950"

http://www.theoldwatchshop.com/miscpics/Dscn6688.jpg


Nautica N85113 - Just a cool, sporty watch

http://www.wristwatch.com/images/small/n85113.jpg

I have a few more but don't have pics:

Times Collection Italy Automatic
Byblos Crystal face, faceted tuxedo watch
Panerai replica with carbon face, auto...haha my favorite watch even if it's fake...I wear it more than the real one!

Once the Emily Carr student I've commissioned to make a CF winding storage case for my automatics comes through, I'll post my actual watches :D

[89coupe]

The latest Assioma model features a perpetual calendar with Tourbillon. It is a limited edition of 20 pieces.

The case, in Platinum, measures 48mm and has double sapphire crystals. Movement is the automatic in-house Caliber BVL 416 with 64 hours of power reserve.

MSRP is $155,000.
.


http://people.timezone.com/jmerino/assiomas.JPG

[89coupe]

A limited edition of 50 pieces, the Blu Majesty Tourbillon features a hand-wound, in-house, 35 jewel movement, beating at 14,400 bph with twin barrels giving it a power reserve of 72 hours.

The case, in 18kt white gold, measures 44mm. It has double sapphire crystals.

The dial is solid silver, hand guilloched, with spectrolite covering. The strap is hand-sewn alligator.


http://people.timezone.com/jmerino/bluturbo.JPG

[89coupe]

The latest addition to the Academia collection is this GMT with triple complications.

Movement is the automatic DeWitt caliber DS2041. In addition to the indications of the hours, minutes and the small seconds, it has a GMT complication, a Day & Night display and a dissociated date display on either side of the hour circle.


http://people.timezone.com/jmerino/dewittgmt.JPG

[watch_obsessed]

Some nice watches. As my name suggest, I am a huge watch fanatic. I've collected pretty much everything (minus tourbillon movements because they're at least $100k each).

Now, my biggest beef with these luxury watches is the price. I honestly question what makes a OP VIII cal on a Panerai far more superior/expensive than an ETA 2824-2 on a Tissot. Why? Because one is inhouse and COSC certified? Big deal. The complication on the movement is no better than the ETA, and the ETA is just as reliable and long lasting. I would only buy watches that I think are best value for the buck. Unless there's some grand complication movement wise that gives me incentive to spend big bucks, I tend to avoid the popular Rolex, Panerai, Breitling, etc. Oh well, just my opinion of course.

If you're looking for a watch, Tissot is the best bang for the buck.

As for watches I will probably pick up one day
Patek 5159
http://www.tp178.com/wsw/basel07/pp/5159_pr.jpg

[Pacman]

Originally posted by watch_obsessed
Some nice watches. As my name suggest, I am a huge watch fanatic. I've collected pretty much everything (minus tourbillon movements because they're at least $100k each).

Now, my biggest beef with these luxury watches is the price. I honestly question what makes a OP VIII cal on a Panerai far more superior/expensive than an ETA 2824-2 on a Tissot. Why? Because one is inhouse and COSC certified? Big deal. The complication on the movement is no better than the ETA, and the ETA is just as reliable and long lasting. I would only buy watches that I think are best value for the buck. Unless there's some grand complication movement wise that gives me incentive to spend big bucks, I tend to avoid the popular Rolex, Panerai, Breitling, etc. Oh well, just my opinion of course.

If you're looking for a watch, Tissot is the best bang for the buck.

As for watches I will probably pick up one day
Patek 5159


I agree with you, although I'm guilty of owing overpriced ETA based watches such as Omega, Breitling etc. However, over the past month, I've cut my watches from 10 down to 3 and it will probably stay that way.

Why does a Hamilton with a Unitas handwind movement cost 1/20th the price of a Panerai with the exact same Unitas movement? Same thing with Breitling using a stock $40 ETA 2824 movement (with "Breitling" engraved on the rotor) and then charging $4,000 for the watch where you can buy a Tissot for $350 with the exact same movement.

Gone are the days when these big brand watch companies actually produced unique, high quality "tool watches" that differentiated themselves from the lower priced brands.

Now, brands like Rolex, Omega, Breitling, Oris, Panerai etc are just over priced status symbols......which is fine, but they are no better in quality/technology than a $200 automatic Tissot, Seiko, Hamilton, Certina etc.

[89coupe]

I just bought this watch today. Nothing fancy, cheap watch. But I really like the look of it.

http://www.invictawatch.com/new/product/search.php?CAT_REF_NBR=7&prn=511#511

http://images.channeladvisor.com/Sell/SSProfiles/40000298/Images/1/2382-net.jpg

[watch_obsessed]

Originally posted by Pacman


I agree with you, although I'm guilty of owing overpriced ETA based watches such as Omega, Breitling etc. However, over the past month, I've cut my watches from 10 down to 3 and it will probably stay that way.

Why does a Hamilton with a Unitas handwind movement cost 1/20th the price of a Panerai with the exact same Unitas movement? Same thing with Breitling using a stock $40 ETA 2824 movement (with "Breitling" engraved on the rotor) and then charging $4,000 for the watch where you can buy a Tissot for $350 with the exact same movement.

Gone are the days when these big brand watch companies actually produced unique, high quality "tool watches" that differentiated themselves from the lower priced brands.

Now, brands like Rolex, Omega, Breitling, Oris, Panerai etc are just over priced status symbols......which is fine, but they are no better in quality/technology than a $200 automatic Tissot, Seiko, Hamilton, Certina etc.

No worries :) All watch fanatics have ventured there at some point. I used to own a Rolex, Pams, IWC port, etc. Then again, I was getting into the hobby at that time and didn't really know a whole lot about the watches I owned or the industry.

The rotor engraving is the funniest bit. I've had ADs tell me that is why the watches cost so much...it's because of the "extra touch."

[ZorroAMG]

Originally posted by 89coupe
I just bought this watch today. Nothing fancy, cheap watch. But I really like the look of it.

http://www.invictawatch.com/new/product/search.php?CAT_REF_NBR=7&prn=511#511

http://images.channeladvisor.com/Sell/SSProfiles/40000298/Images/1/2382-net.jpg

Yeah I just bought an Invicta (see my pictures on the other page) last month and I am very happy with it so far!

[89coupe]

Originally posted by ZorroAMG


Yeah I just bought an Invicta (see my pictures on the other page) last month and I am very happy with it so far!

Good to know. I ordered it online so I have not seen the watch in person.

Where did you get yours?

[89coupe]

I just realized that watch I ordered has an ugly dome to it. I cancelled it, Thank God.:nut:

[ZorroAMG]

I bought mine in vegas so I actually was able to try it on...I'd NEVER buy stuff like that online without seeing it in person first...

I tried on my current prada sunglasses at SG Hut, took the model number, bought them online and saved 120$ ...I'll do the same thing for most items now...

[Projek01]

we can have a Omega Speedmaster club lol. I have the same watch without the day. Mine is the Date only. I love my watch besides it not being COSC approved. I want a Daytonaaaa!!




Originally posted by lilmira


You have a very good taste.





Wait, that's the same watch on my wrist. :D

[SCHIDER23]

so where those SEIKO stand in class I mean higher than timex? lol I always liked SEIKO here is the two that I have

SEIKO World Watch
SNJ009

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g154/NEGRITO39/9daa192e.jpg


http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g154/NEGRITO39/8ddd15b2.jpg


Alarm Chronograph SNA583

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g154/NEGRITO39/b6fd9206.jpg

[watch_obsessed]

Originally posted by SCHIDER23
so where those SEIKO stand in class I mean higher than timex? lol I always liked SEIKO here is the two that I have

SEIKO World Watch
SNJ009

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g154/NEGRITO39/9daa192e.jpg


http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g154/NEGRITO39/8ddd15b2.jpg


Alarm Chronograph SNA583

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g154/NEGRITO39/b6fd9206.jpg

Seikos are great watches! An example would be a Seiko diver watch. You can compare the quality, from movement to stainless steel to water resistance to competitors 10 times more expensive. If I can find a good automatic Seiko diver watch in Calgary, I would buy one.

[Weapon_R]

Originally posted by SCHIDER23
so where those SEIKO stand in class I mean higher than timex? lol I always liked SEIKO here is the two that I have


In my opinion Seiko makes some of the best watches in the world. Their automatic movements are fantastic and their prices are very good.

I don't know what you mean by class, but I don't think they ever wanted to aim for the crowd looking for a status symbol. They make good, reliable timepieces that last forever.

[Weapon_R]

Originally posted by watch_obsessed


Seikos are great watches! An example would be a Seiko diver watch. You can compare the quality, from movement to stainless steel to water resistance to competitors 10 times more expensive. If I can find a good automatic Seiko diver watch in Calgary, I would buy one.

Theres a Seiko automatic diver right now on pmwf.com for $145 and it looks like its in great condition. Looks almost too close to an Omega Seamaster

[BlueGoblin]

Has anybody tried some of the Russian Mechanicals out there?

I am a fan of large diameter chronographs and really like the looks of the Poljots and some of the Moscow Classics. They seem to have a pretty good rep for the money and must be one of the cheapest mechanical pilots' watches out there. I was thinking of picking this up just to see if I like them.

Since I am not quite willing to drop what I would need to to get a Breitling Emergency Mission, this might be an interesting addition for about $250 - it has a huge 47mm case, a 3105 movement, a crystal back and looks like a Russian IWC:

[watch_obsessed]

Originally posted by BlueGoblin
Has anybody tried some of the Russian Mechanicals out there?

I am a fan of large diameter chronographs and really like the looks of the Poljots and some of the Moscow Classics. They seem to have a pretty good rep for the money and must be one of the cheapest mechanical pilots' watches out there. I was thinking of picking this up just to see if I like them.

Since I am not quite willing to drop what I would need to to get a Breitling Emergency Mission, this might be an interesting addition for about $250 - it has a huge 47mm case, a 3105 movement, a crystal back and looks like a Russian IWC:

Looks like the big pilot. $250 is very reasonable if it's a good movement. Unfortunately, I don't know enough about Russian movements to help you out.

[Neil4Speed]

I was looking at a Seiko 5 Sports Watch (Automatic). Any feeling on Seiko Automatics, I hear they are excellent for the price. I just want to make a move from my Guess (Timex).

[Pacman]

Originally posted by Neil4Speed
I was looking at a Seiko 5 Sports Watch (Automatic). Any feeling on Seiko Automatics, I hear they are excellent for the price. I just want to make a move from my Guess (Timex).

Good quality watches and great "bang for buck".

I've owned quite a few of the Seiko Divers (Model SKX 007) over the years and you just can't beat them. The diver retails in Canada for $595, and you can pick them up brand new for $150 online. If it had "Omega" or "Rolex" on the dial....it would sell for $2,500 or more.

Pacman

[ICEBERG]

I Agree with Pacman. Great watch for the price.

http://www.worldofwatches.com/detail.asp?bo_products_variance_id=62150

[Lex350]

I have a bunch of different watches but in the bang for the buck catagory I like Fossil

[E36M3]

What constitutes a good movement? Is it just a matter of accuracy and reliability?


Originally posted by watch_obsessed


Looks like the big pilot. $250 is very reasonable if it's a good movement. Unfortunately, I don't know enough about Russian movements to help you out.

[watch_obsessed]

Originally posted by E36M3
What constitutes a good movement? Is it just a matter of accuracy and reliability?



Assuming we're talking about Mechanical watches here...

First and foremost, the movement needs to function for a long time (in spite of being well oiled). Good movements withstand the test of time, can keep to its schedule "tune-up" without issue. It does not necessarily keep perfect time, since no mechanical watch will keep perfect time, even if it is COSC.

ETA movements are well known to be workhorses and they last a very long time. This is a testament to good engineering.

I have no idea if the Russian watches have their own inhouse movements, or if they buy it from a Russian supplier (who design clones of well known movements such as ETA or Valjoux), or if they actually have well known movements in the watches.

I'm not necessarily putting down clone movements. The Chinese seagull movements are quite good, and they're usually clones of popular movements. Usually with clone movements (or any movement for that matter), if they are well oiled, they should last you a long time.

[watch_obsessed]

Originally posted by BlueGoblin
Has anybody tried some of the Russian Mechanicals out there?

I am a fan of large diameter chronographs and really like the looks of the Poljots and some of the Moscow Classics. They seem to have a pretty good rep for the money and must be one of the cheapest mechanical pilots' watches out there. I was thinking of picking this up just to see if I like them.

Since I am not quite willing to drop what I would need to to get a Breitling Emergency Mission, this might be an interesting addition for about $250 - it has a huge 47mm case, a 3105 movement, a crystal back and looks like a Russian IWC:

I did a search on the 3105 movement and found a pretty thorough break down on the movement. Also, looks like it's a manual winding watch. So if you don't mind winding it every morning, then this watch is for you.

http://www.pmwf.com/cgi-bin/ForumArchive/webbbs_config.cgi?noframes;read=29706

Looks like a good review. Hope this helps in your decision making.

[haunt]

why do all the triumph watches on worldofwatches.com have such high list prices but are selling for $99?
Triumph (http://www.worldofwatches.com/Triumph-WATCHES.asp?cp=3&bo_brand_id=2303&obp=HL&ps=16)
$800+ list prices? Im callin bullshit on that. But I must say they do have some pretty nice styles.

[turbotrip]

so how often do you guys get ur watches "tuned up" and where?

[JRSC00LUDE]

Here's one my wife bought for me awhile ago. I really like it for dress, it's nice and simple and a thin bezel.

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l147/JRSC00LUDE/gucci.jpg

[watch_obsessed]

Originally posted by turbotrip
so how often do you guys get ur watches "tuned up" and where?

Depends on what your Authorized Dealers tell you. I get my watches serviced once every 5 years, but everyone is different. I know some friends who get theirs serviced once every 7 years (I'm not sure I would go that long). Servicing is just basically having the watchmaker clean and re-oil the watch movement for you. A lot of high end watches will require you to send it back to the watch brand for servicing. I used to have a IWC portuguese that I sent back to IWC for servicing. If you want to find out where you can get your watch serviced, you can always ask the Authorized Dealer you bought it from.

[turbotrip]

^well i cant talk to teh dealer i bought it from since it wasnt in canada, but are there any authorized rolex dealers in calgary? i know theres that one shop in banff but i dont wanna deal with them...

[watch_obsessed]

Originally posted by turbotrip
^well i cant talk to teh dealer i bought it from since it wasnt in canada, but are there any authorized rolex dealers in calgary? i know theres that one shop in banff but i dont wanna deal with them...

There are a few. One major Rolex AD is Brinkhaus downtown. I'm sure they can help you out even if you didn't buy from them.

[BlueGoblin]

Originally posted by watch_obsessed


I did a search on the 3105 movement and found a pretty thorough break down on the movement. Also, looks like it's a manual winding watch. So if you don't mind winding it every morning, then this watch is for you.

http://www.pmwf.com/cgi-bin/ForumArchive/webbbs_config.cgi?noframes;read=29706

Looks like a good review. Hope this helps in your decision making.

Nice review - I think that I might throw a little caution to the wind and pick one up next payday.

I don't mind winding each morning - or every second as it looks like it has a two day reserve. I am fond of mechanical things that need a little attention like that (I own a Ducati and a Land Rover).

Thank you for finding that for me!

[Supa Dexta]

I had a fossil blue a few yrs back, I wore it for a yr and a half maybe, then the time adjust screw (or whatever its called) fell out of it one day I was getting in the car.. Just out of nowheres it falls out.. And of course I can't find the recipt.. So its junk.. I won't buy another.. this is the closest I can find to it:

http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/4-watches_1946_20554694

Time to move up, does anyone order out of the states? if so what site will ship to CAN..?

[Projek01]

for the rolex, talk to vair anderson i believe. its D/T just by TD mall. they have a in house rolex guy and can also help you find were rolex's repair center is. they are nice guys to deal with.

[Freeskier]

I have a black faced citizen eco drive right now, but here's wat I want
http://www.doxawatches.com/images/DOXA_SUB750T_01.jpg

[C4S]

:dunno:

Sorry for OT .. do u guys know .. what place provide "oil service" ( that is what I call ) for Automatic watches ??

And also, how about " polish" service? (to polish some scratches on Steel watches, something like that .. )

Thx .. I dont want to start a thread to ask ..

:)

[89coupe]

The Century Egos features a twelve-sided case that is made of sapphire, which is cut and polished by hand. It measures 42mm and the crystal is sapphire.

The bezel and lugs are in 18kt rose gold, as is the folding clasp on the crocodile leather strap. The dial is chocolate brown.

The movement, an automatic ETA caliber 7750 is COSC-certified as a chronometer with GMT complication.


http://people.timezone.com/jmerino/centurygmt.jpg

[89coupe]

The case, in 18kt gold and black rubber, is 44mm wide. The crystal is sapphire and it is water resistant to 300 meters.

Movement is an automatic ETA chronograph caliber with big date complication.

http://people.timezone.com/jmerino/hysekabyss.jpg

[89coupe]

2007 Limited Edition

From Porsche Design comes this limited edition of the Chronographe PTC.

The case, in titanium, measures 42mm and is water resistant to 100 meters. The crystal and display back are sapphire.

Movement is the automatic chronograph caliber ETA 2894-2 with special Porsche Design rotor, and a power reserve of 42 hours.

http://people.timezone.com/jmerino/ptc1.jpg
http://people.timezone.com/jmerino/ptc2.jpg

[2000_SI]

http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/I/417GT2KR80L._SS400_.jpg
http://www.tokei10.com/dz4064big.jpg

Thats what I'm currently rockin...
Used to be a fan of smaller, round faced watches, but this ones made me realy start to like the larger faces... and its not even that big! Haha

[Supa Dexta]

we doo'z it Laaarge

http://www.wristwatchreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/03/seiko_prototype.jpg

[turbotrip]

Does anybody have any experience with Swistar SlimTek watches? Supposedly the thinnest watch in the world?

[cityhunter2501]

Omega DeVille Prestige
http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa317/tomashfm/Omega-36a.jpg

Minerva
http://www.ornatus-mundi.ch/artikel_11/img/16-29_RG_Silver_1.jpg
http://www.ornatus-mundi.ch/artikel_11/img/65-60_YG-RG_1.jpg

[reiRei]

wow, you're all so.. baller... this is the one I just picked up in Vegas

http://www.fossil.com/images/us/local/products/detail/JR9523.jpg

[89coupe]

The new Ebel Classic Hexagon is equipped with a GMT complication and large date display.

The case, in stainless steel, measures 45mm and it is water resistant to 100 meters. The crystal is sapphire. Movement is a Swiss automatic base ETA.



http://people.timezone.com/jmerino/ebelhexa.JPG

[Repofspeed]

Well guys, I recently broke my Mickey Mouse watch (dead serious) that my parents gave to me when I was 11 and am about to splurge 5-6 thousand on a watch that will last me a few more decades. I was looking at some of the entry level Cartier's. Before I go out and actually spend the money, do you guys have recommendations on something simple, non-blinging, and can match with everything? Preferably in gun metal or dark silver of course.

[watch_obsessed]

Originally posted by turbotrip
Does anybody have any experience with Swistar SlimTek watches? Supposedly the thinnest watch in the world?

I've seen them before, but I've never owned them. If they are anything like Skagen (another slim case watch), then I'd recommend them. Skagens seem to be well made.

[watch_obsessed]

Originally posted by Repofspeed
Well guys, I recently broke my Mickey Mouse watch (dead serious) that my parents gave to me when I was 11 and am about to splurge 5-6 thousand on a watch that will last me a few more decades. I was looking at some of the entry level Cartier's. Before I go out and actually spend the money, do you guys have recommendations on something simple, non-blinging, and can match with everything? Preferably in gun metal or dark silver of course.

What movement are you looking for specifically? automatic? Quartz? or does it matter? Also, I assume you're looking at something that has a stainless steel bracelet?

[adamc]

don't need to spend 5-6 thousand.. right off the bat anyway.




Depends what style you're after, personally if I had that budget the 3 watches that I would consider first:


Rolex Seadwelller

Omega Speedmaster

Tag Heuer Carrera

[cityhunter2501]

say hi to my new watch
http://cityhunter2501.com/watch/minerva_th.jpg
needs some TLC atm.


@Repofspeed, what style of watch are you looking for?

[Repofspeed]

Originally posted by Supa Dexta
we doo'z it Laaarge

http://www.wristwatchreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/03/seiko_prototype.jpg

Wow, Just saw this and I must say I'm a huge fan and hope that they release it this year.

Anyways, I'm not a watch fanatic nor do I plan to become a serious collector of watches. I just want to tell time :p

Movement ? No clue what you guys are talking about, but I just want something insanely simple, something that I can like I said, wear for several decades like my Mickey Mouse watch.

I went downtown today and looked at a few, these being the few that actually pricked my interest.

The Rolex Air King or Submariner

http://www.yorktime.com/watch/sku/141/images/5700.jpg

http://www.chronomaster.co.uk/Rolex_Submariner.jpg

Cartier's Ballon Bleu in Steel or Silver (not sure if its out yet, read about it in GQ)

http://assets.madame.lefigaro.fr/images/photo_set_item/picture/000/022/002/zj1h2/diabale_cartier.jpg


Opinions ?

[HyperZell]

That Submariner is the best looking one of the bunch.

[ZorroAMG]

Ewww, really? Rolex looks like every other watch out there...

[turbotrip]

if u want one that doesnt stick out dont go for the first one, surprisingly that rolex catches most peoples attention even though it looks pretty regular
plus that cartier looks nice!

[Weapon_R]

I love diver style watches, and I still prefer the omega seamaster over any submariner, but given your choices i'd also take the submariner.

[VWEvo]

These are my two watches, Rado, great watches, but next watch will be something totally different.

http://www.rado.com/public/collection/rado.true/115_0677_3_015_active.jpg

http://www.rado.com/public/collection/cerix/150_0472_3_010_active.jpg

[Supa Dexta]

Originally posted by Supa Dexta
does anyone order out of the states? if so what site will ship to CAN..?

bump.. Not having much luck finding places that will ship to canada with little hassle, that are still low prices.. got my eye on this at the moment:

http://www.bluedial.com/bluedial/images/medium/SNA548.jpg

[dino_martini]

Originally posted by adamc
Depends what style you're after, personally if I had that budget the 3 watches that I would consider first:
Tag Heuer Carrera

I looked at the Tag Heuer Carrera. It's an amazing watch, wow. :drool:

[89coupe]

Originally posted by 89coupe
The new Ebel Classic Hexagon is equipped with a GMT complication and large date display.

The case, in stainless steel, measures 45mm and it is water resistant to 100 meters. The crystal is sapphire. Movement is a Swiss automatic base ETA.



http://people.timezone.com/jmerino/ebelhexa.JPG

I'm seriously considering this watch.

[cityhunter2501]

sorry to bump old thread, but anyone know a good place that restore/service antique watches? (winding watches)

noticed that my Minerva gets 20-30min late after a day.

[lil*tymer]

I like this watch alot, can anyone tell me if it's a decent make?

http://www.nova68.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/SILAN003B.jpg

[The Cosworth]

Originally posted by lil*tymer
I like this watch alot, can anyone tell me if it's a decent make?

http://www.nova68.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/SILAN003B.jpg

thats freaking cool, what is MSRP on that

[lil*tymer]

400 us. I cant find it in any stores up here tho. Probably have to order it.

[wildrice]

http://www.tokyoflash.com/en/
lots of neat watches here

[broken_legs]

http://www.ewatches.com/media/enlarge/SNA551.jpg


^^^^I just bought this in the US for 126 Bones from an Outlet store near Seattle.
At first it was a bit too blingy for me (the band is polished and looks a little too shiny)
but I love the face.

[The Cosworth]

i am going to be the predictable nerd,

I have loved this watch ever since I was a kid. I can pick one up in Van for just under 3800

http://expertscorner.lussori.com/wp-content/images/omega-seamaster.jpg

[ercchry]

I just bought this watch its German and made by Stuhrling. i thought it would be a nice watch that i can wear every day and not really worry about it and it was only $200

It has:
-automatic
-stainless steel case with screw-down crown and screw-down back
-water resistant rated to 100M or 330 Ft
-scratchproof thick Sapphire crystal
-luminous hands
-Thirty-Five [35] Jewel automatic movement
-43mm across without the crown or crown guard, and 53mm from top to bottom

Due to the bright light box the pics were taken in, the rubber Diver's strap is really red and not orange as it looks in the photos.

http://img154.imageshack.us/img154/4206/46763wg3.jpg

http://img154.imageshack.us/img154/203/44413bp8.jpg

[CSMRX7]

I just picked up the 2007 version of the IWC Aquitimer Cousteau

https://www.iwc.com/messepopup_2007/_img/img/collection/img_aqu_iw378101.jpg

[ICEBERG]

Originally posted by CSMRX7
I just picked up the 2007 version of the IWC Aquitimer Cousteau

https://www.iwc.com/messepopup_2007/_img/img/collection/img_aqu_iw378101.jpg

Nice way to spend almost 10G's....:thumbsup:

[ICEBERG]

Here is what i picked up from Calgary jewellery last week....


http://www.delldeaton.com/images/cu-500.jpg

[ICEBERG]

Here is my daily watch. I went with the quartz model. Keeps great time.:thumbsup:

http://www.watchesonnet.com/images/images_127/xlarge/2262.50.jpg

[ICEBERG]

This one i wear on and off now... but the black SMP is my daily watch...

http://www.watchnetwork.com/news/news_images/165/PRS_516_NASCAR_watch_image.jpg

[ICEBERG]

Here is my Dress watch. Thanks to calgary jewellery.:D

http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/I/41P71BE8XYL._SS500_.jpg

[T-Dubbs]

i sport the nixon black rover SS
and a gold casio digital i got from sears for $10

[ICEBERG]

My 10th year Anniversary gift from my wife.. A PEPSI...:D

http://www.rolexreferencepage.com/gmt2review/gmt6.jpg

[CSMRX7]

Originally posted by ICEBERG
Here is what i picked up from Calgary jewellery last week....


http://www.delldeaton.com/images/cu-500.jpg

I love that watch. Did you get the large or small version? I have the large Chrono on ss braclet and it gets more wrist time then some of my more expensive pieces.

[CSMRX7]

Originally posted by ICEBERG
Here is my Dress watch. Thanks to calgary jewellery.:D

http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/I/41P71BE8XYL._SS500_.jpg

Another great watch. How thin is it? Can it fit nicely under a dress shirt?

[watch_obsessed]

Originally posted by CSMRX7


Another great watch. How thin is it? Can it fit nicely under a dress shirt?

It's automatic, so it isn't going to be a thin watch. However, it should be fine under a dress shirt. My panerai (which is a pretty big watch) fits under my dress shirt fine.

[watch_obsessed]

Originally posted by ICEBERG
Here is what i picked up from Calgary jewellery last week....


http://www.delldeaton.com/images/cu-500.jpg

The one thing I like about this watch is the fact that the AR comes off it very nicely. The blue hue is a bit more noticeable than other watches (much like the breitlings).

Planet Oceans are nice pieces. When I first started this hobby, I contemplated on buying a 42.5mm PO with Orange bezel and SS.

[watch_obsessed]

Originally posted by CSMRX7
I just picked up the 2007 version of the IWC Aquitimer Cousteau

https://www.iwc.com/messepopup_2007/_img/img/collection/img_aqu_iw378101.jpg

Ah yes, the Cousteau. I love the caseback engraving. I've always been a fan of IWC...but not a big fan of their service department.

[ICEBERG]

Hi CSMRX7,

The Montblanc is a great watch. It is actually a thick watch at about 14.5mm. The Montblanc and my OMEGA PO are the same tickness. I think montblanc is 43mm and my PO is 45.5mm. I like large watches on my wrist. I have almost a 8" wrist so i wear bigger watches.

The PO is like a brick. To keep the weight down on it i went with the rubber strap instead of the bracelet. Montblanc looks great under a suit. Both great watches. I hate going to Calgary Jewellery, they give me such a good deal and because of that i end up walking from there with a big VISA bill.:D

Cheers,

[avow]

i just use my phone's clock :dunno:

[ICEBERG]

This will be My next watch from Calgary Jewellery.The MONACO.... They had the white one, i tried it on but wife did not like it. She said i should go with the Black dial. This will be my next watch to purchase, mabe for X-Mas.:)

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.luxist.com/media/2007/03/tagheuermonacovintage.jpg

[89coupe]

You either make too much money or you have a very bad addiction and a very large debt...LOL

[ZorroAMG]

Originally posted by 89coupe
You either make too much money or you have a very bad addiction and a very large debt...LOL


The latter, I'd say...


Originally posted by ICEBERG
I hate going to Calgary Jewellery, they give me such a good deal and because of that i end up walking from there with a big VISA bill.:D

Cheers,

[ICEBERG]

Originally posted by 89coupe
You either make too much money or you have a very bad addiction and a very large debt...LOL

No, not a large debt or anything like that.I Just have a Bad addiction towards watches....Specially dive watches.. Because i do lot of scuba diving back home on the mediterranean i love wearing them.. That's why i love the omega seamasters so much.

This is what i picked up last year when i was in Europe. I love diving with this watch. It is a Doxa Sub 750T Pro.

http://www.doxawatches.com/images/DOXA_SUB750T_01.jpg

[ICEBERG]

I found couple nice pics of Doxa and Seamaster under water..:thumbsup:

http://www.lesmala.net/plongee/sey040.jpg

http://www.lesmala.net/plongee/carav21.jpg

[bspot]

I just got back from Switzerland, and my God... I've never seen that much money in watches in a single store in my life. And I saw about 20 of those stores.

Man did I feel like a chump with my $400 Nixon. Lol.

[3clips3]

My newest addition.

http://www.professionalwatches.com/oakley_judge-thumb.jpg
http://www.4abnet.com/oakley/judgelgb.gif

[Vagabond142]

I just got this one as a gift, Ducti Tapebomb. Has super-duct tape as the strap, guaranteed to last and not seperate, peel or anything like taht. Yes, it's real duct tape :D I think it's a really nice watch, love the look and the wear of it (I have thick wrists, make your obligatory jokes now... done :P) and I actually prefer it over a lot of the Nixon designs out there o_O

http://www.dontdosocks.co.uk/admin/imageslogo/upimages/Watch%20Tapebomb%20Gents%20Watch%201.jpg

[cityhunter2501]

just posting to recommend Jurgen from Germany for anyone looking for leather strap replacements.
He makes some great straps for a reasonable price
Really friendly person, replied to my emails immediately no matter what time I emailed him.

Bought 2 18mm DH straps, a Sahara sand and Tan Brown, 3mm thick :eek:
http://www.cityhunter2501.com/watch/jurgen_th.jpg (http://www.cityhunter2501.com/watch/jurgen.jpg)
saving the Sahara sand for a white dial DH watch, just wanted to see how it would look on a DH watch

going to purchase a Dark Brown and Black next time I get hold of 2 more DH watches.


he makes 16,17,18,19,20,22,24mm straps
http://www.broadarrow.net/straps.htm
http://www.s-parts.de/ebay/DH_STRAPS_NO_2.jpg

his email is [email protected]

[The Cosworth]

Originally posted by ICEBERG
Here is what i picked up from Calgary jewellery last week....


http://www.delldeaton.com/images/cu-500.jpg

what is MSRP on that if you dont mind me asking?

[watch_obsessed]

Originally posted by brendankharris


what is MSRP on that if you dont mind me asking?

I can probably answer this for you.

The regular Planet Oceans in Calgary cost around $4,000 to $4,500. And because this one is the James Bond Planet Ocean (which is probably limited), I would say around $5500 to $6000. So it isn't worth it to buy from a Canadian Jeweler. I would say look around the internet. You can usually find them for under $4000usd. And since the Canadian currency is strong right now, probably a good time to buy, if you are looking to do so.

[3g4u]

I got this one right now.
http://4imgs.com/227/x/nxw113_FULL.jpg

Hoping to get this one by next year.
http://www.cybertrek.co.za/images/omega2502.52.jpg

[The Cosworth]

Originally posted by watch_obsessed


I can probably answer this for you.

The regular Planet Oceans in Calgary cost around $4,000 to $4,500. And because this one is the James Bond Planet Ocean (which is probably limited), I would say around $5500 to $6000. So it isn't worth it to buy from a Canadian Jeweler. I would say look around the internet. You can usually find them for under $4000usd. And since the Canadian currency is strong right now, probably a good time to buy, if you are looking to do so.
I am looking for one of the more original bond watches (Goldeneye) and found one in Van but was over 3500.00 seems like a lot of money right now seeing as I just graduated in May

[Fag]

i saw a cow this one time and it had HUGE ears!

[ICEBERG]

Originally posted by brendankharris

I am looking for one of the more original bond watches (Goldeneye) and found one in Van but was over 3500.00 seems like a lot of money right now seeing as I just graduated in May

I think the one from the goldeneye was the quartz model. You can find a used quartz on e-bay like for $800-$1000. Autos will run little higher at $1200-$1300....

If you want new. Calgary jewellery has the quartz for $2000 and the Auto for $2900. But you can get 25-30% off those prices.

Good luck,

[The Cosworth]

Originally posted by Fag
i saw a cow this one time and it had HUGE ears!

wtf? :nut:


Originally posted by ICEBERG


I think the one from the goldeneye was the quartz model. You can find a used quartz on e-bay like for $800-$1000. Autos will run little higher at $1200-$1300....

If you want new. Calgary jewellery has the quartz for $2000 and the Auto for $2900. But you can get 25-30% off those prices.

Good luck,

thanks, I will check it out.