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04-07-2010 , 04:19 AM

#2726

xukxuk

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Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,590

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Originally Posted by JustSomeGuy

Pretty different than what I started out looking for, but what do you guys think about these?

1,2,3 imo

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04-07-2010 , 04:53 AM

#2727

cxbxax

journeyman

Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 284

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Originally Posted by JustSomeGuy

I currently have the Nixon Player,

honestly...no! you can do alot better in the $500-$700 range...depends on what you like.

are those citizen quartzs? those look way better than the nixon imo...the tri-compass design is very popular i'm sure there are more out there.

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04-07-2010 , 05:00 AM

#2728

JustSomeGuy

old hand

Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,228

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Originally Posted by cxbxax

No what? I already own that watch, I'm here looking for something nicer.

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04-07-2010 , 06:48 AM

#2729

Farfenugen

adept

Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 749

Any suggestions for a watch in the $150ish price range? Something that will make people say, "That guy isn't rich but he sure has great taste in watches."

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04-07-2010 , 07:58 AM

#2730

Velocity

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Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 6,026

I like the looks of this watch, and it fits in my price range nicely.

However, I'm a little worried that there is a very similar looking high end watch out there after finding this:

Any of the experts in the thread recognize something similar to the first watch? I really don't want to buy something only to have it look like I'm trying to pass off an imitation as a nicer watch.

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04-07-2010 , 09:31 AM

#2731

Karak

ELIte

Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 62,724

Just impulse bought this:

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04-07-2010 , 10:49 AM

#2732

axel_nld

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Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 6,834

Quote:

Originally Posted by Velocity

I like the looks of this watch, and it fits in my price range nicely.

However, I'm a little worried that there is a very similar looking high end watch out there after finding this:

Any of the experts in the thread recognize something similar to the first watch? I really don't want to buy something only to have it look like I'm trying to pass off an imitation as a nicer watch.

it looks like it's based loosely on that rolex submariner that you see in the bottom pic. nothing obvious though if you ask me.

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04-07-2010 , 11:06 AM

#2733

optionsguy

veteran

Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 3,120

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daddy Warbucks

I'll get right on that.....

boo-yah!

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04-07-2010 , 02:29 PM

#2734

starchyy

adept

Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,168

I'm thinking of getting my dad a nice watch for his 50th birthday that is coming up. Anyone have any suggestions to similar styles I posted below or any comments on these specifically? Looking for something casual/classy, 42-44mm in the range of $1k-3k. Stainless steel bracelet not necessary but preferred. FWIW, I have a Longines Master's Collection Chrono and he absolutely loves it. Here is a pic of my watch:

Here are the watches I have on my list for him so far:

Hamilton Jazzmaster Chrono Auto

Hamilton Jazzmaster Maestro Day-Date

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04-07-2010 , 02:35 PM

#2735

dmkai3

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Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2,619

Does he like yours because it has a white face? Why not get him a Longines? What does he think about gold or rose gold (both are very popular with older guys)? If you think he'll like a Hammy how about this one?

p.s. Which molecule is your avatar?

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04-07-2010 , 02:39 PM

#2736

starchyy

adept

Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,168

Don't wanna get him the same watch as I have. I find it weird for some reason. Maybe it's just me.

I really like the rose gold one, gonna see if I can get a feel for what his thoughts are on gold watches. What model is that anyway?

The molecule in my avatar is a caffeine molecule!

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04-07-2010 , 02:40 PM

#2737

xukxuk

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Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,590

jesus everytime I see pics of the hamilton's i love them more.
that meastro <3<3

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04-07-2010 , 03:08 PM

#2738

BigPoppa

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Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 22,216

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Originally Posted by Farfenugen

Any suggestions for a watch in the $150ish price range? Something that will make people say, "That guy isn't rich but he sure has great taste in watches."

Orange or black Monster (Seiko) or an auto Orient are your best bets.

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04-07-2010 , 03:15 PM

#2739

dmkai3

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It's the Jazzmaster H32646555.

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04-08-2010 , 07:41 AM

#2740

Tempel

old hand

Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,989

Quote:

Originally Posted by starchyy

I'm thinking of getting my dad a nice watch for his 50th birthday that is coming up.

ur longines is really really really nice, and theres some other pretty nice longines that u can give him in that price range.

edit: ugh its 44mm, i have slim wrists

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04-08-2010 , 08:26 AM

#2741

starchyy

adept

Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,168

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Originally Posted by Tempel

ur longines is really really really nice, and theres some other pretty nice longines that u can give him in that price range.

edit: ugh its 44mm, i have slim wrists

Any exact models you are thinking of? Keep in mind it's gotta be between 42-44mm...

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04-08-2010 , 08:54 AM

#2742

Tempel

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Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,989

42mm, can prob get it for less than 2k

edit: god damn i want a longines watch really bad. need a good contrast to my tag heuer carrera, thats enough reason right?

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04-08-2010 , 09:58 AM

#2743

starchyy

adept

Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,168

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tempel

42mm, can prob get it for less than 2k

edit: god damn i want a longines watch really bad. need a good contrast to my tag heuer carrera, thats enough reason right?

Might be a little too simple for his taste. Looking for something with chronos.

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04-08-2010 , 10:41 AM

#2744

Messiahkid

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Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,737

Quick question: Is authenticwatches.com legit? Has anyone successfully dealt/ordered with them? Any better online options

Thanks

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04-08-2010 , 11:11 AM

#2745

Tempel

old hand

Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,989

Quote:

Originally Posted by starchyy

Might be a little too simple for his taste. Looking for something with chronos.

theres similar chrono-ones, that kinda look like urs in the same serie iirc

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04-08-2010 , 11:24 AM

#2746

starchyy

adept

Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,168

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tempel

theres similar chrono-ones, that kinda look like urs in the same serie iirc

Ya, I looked into those. The one with the two chrono dials is def. very nice, but too small for what he wants. Only 40mm

If it was 42mm+ that would have been a snap buy

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04-08-2010 , 11:38 AM

#2747

Tempel

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Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,989

i dont think the difference of 2mm is a dealbreaker. esp not when this type of watch doesnt need to be big, as many other watches do in order to look right.

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04-08-2010 , 11:51 AM

#2748

starchyy

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Originally Posted by Tempel

i dont think the difference of 2mm is a dealbreaker. esp not when this type of watch doesnt need to be big, as many other watches do in order to look right.

I agree that the lack of 2 mm isn't a deal breaker, but I know that he wants something big, around 44mm, which is why I gave the range as 42-44mm.

If i spring for something at 40mm, it's 4mm less than what he really wants. I know that he will like it, but somewhere, deep down, he will be slightly disappointed thats it's not that big.

FWIW, he currently has a 39mm TAG diver that he has been wearing for about 10 years.