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Preface: I know nothing about watches.

Looking through this thread, I was offended by how ugly so many of these expensive watches are. So many are way too busy. The first rule of design is (like many other things) keep it simple, stupid.

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10-15-2009 , 03:41 AM

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ohaithere

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the pp is timeless. the other two are simply dull and boring. simple doesn't equate to tasteful. they might not be garish like breitling, but they are a little tacky.

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10-15-2009 , 08:58 AM

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pvn

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That patek would look nicer if it weren't on a gorilla's arm.

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10-15-2009 , 11:40 AM

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ICallHimGamblor

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Originally Posted by anyhero

Maybe you shouldn't be 'offended' by something you admit you know nothing about?

There is no first rule of design. If there was, it wouldn't be a worthless cliche. Different facets of watch design appeal to different people.

If you admit you are clueless about a subject, maybe your first opinion shouldn't be "everyone else is wrong".

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10-15-2009 , 02:35 PM

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jws43yale

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Originally Posted by ICallHimGamblor

Yeah, part of the beauty of watches is their mechanical complexity.

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10-15-2009 , 05:03 PM

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HoosierAlum

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lol Movado

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10-15-2009 , 05:10 PM

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moosehog

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Originally Posted by HoosierAlum

lol Movado

If you're a guy wearing a Movado, you might as well stamp "certified fudgepacker" on your wrist.

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10-15-2009 , 05:33 PM

#1284

NU Star

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I'm really enamored with this JLC Master Compresser W-Alarm. I haven't really seen an alarm on an automatic before this one. Any other good ones out there?

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10-15-2009 , 05:35 PM

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pvn

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Seiko did it a long time ago.

http://www.bellmatics.com/

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10-15-2009 , 05:35 PM

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pvn

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Also, minute repeaters, basically the same idea.

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10-15-2009 , 07:09 PM

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baker2g

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anyone know of a watch that looks like a radiomir? ~$500ish would be nice

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10-15-2009 , 07:18 PM

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pvn

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Google around for Davidsen. He sells "homage" pieces which are basically fakes with dials that don't say "panerai." They have chinese movements which are pretty decent.

I hear he sells versions with full-on fake dials as well if you're into that.

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10-15-2009 , 09:19 PM

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LacieK

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i dont understand how a metal band can possibly make a watch $1-1.8k more expensive than its leather band equivilant

sale price on Authenticwatches.com are $5075 and $3275 respectivly (difference in price differes on other sites)

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10-16-2009 , 01:20 AM

#1290

Watchmaker

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Originally Posted by anyhero

Subjective opinion that has no value whatsoever and is rooted entirely in personal preference:

The only thing I like about that watch are the m/h hands and the starkness of the white dial. The lugs are OK, but IMO thin lugs fail when they are neither hard-lined nor soft-lined, in consort with the overall design of the watch. Lugs that have a stark shape but rounded likes are queer.

I hate:
The grotesque "checkered" type texturing on the bezel. Just ****ing awful.
Roman Numerals
Black Second Hands
The date complication on that particular watch.

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10-16-2009 , 12:32 PM

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Ace0fSpades

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I agree with most of your opinion - that being said if someone gave me the watch as a gift I would definitely happily wear it...

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10-16-2009 , 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by pvn

That patek would look nicer if it weren't on a gorilla's arm.

^^^^this.

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10-16-2009 , 10:30 PM

#1293

pokerplease

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of the calatrava's i prefer the 5107.. i'm a little biased though

(not my pic)

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10-16-2009 , 10:36 PM

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bdc30

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Some pretty cool "budget" watches on this site...I noticed one of our tactical unit officers wearing one the other day. I'd never heard of the company before that.

http://www.specialopswatch.com/

--edit, by budget, I meant < $1k

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10-17-2009 , 12:27 AM

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Nick Rivers

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I'm liking Zeniths more and more. Such as:

Also, you may or may not like Corum watches, but these videos of some Corums being manufactured are pretty cool:

Artisan

Golden Bridge

Marquetry

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10-17-2009 , 03:37 AM

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1968

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Originally Posted by chisness

(a) Oris Artelier Complication (currently own)

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I have this one in black.. what power reserve time do you get on it?.. ie how long can you take it off for before it stops?.. The oris website states 38hrs but I only get like 10..

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10-17-2009 , 04:26 AM

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Jurrr

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Originally Posted by anyhero

Looking through this thread, I was offended by how ugly so many of these expensive watches are.

And to prove it you posted 3 extremely ugly and/or impractical watches that you like? lol

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10-17-2009 , 04:29 AM

#1298

Jurrr

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Originally Posted by LacieK

i dont understand how a metal band can possibly make a watch $1-1.8k more expensive than its leather band equivilant

Because the kind of people to spend $3k+ on a watch are the type to spend $1.8k on a "non-aftermarket" metal band without blinking.

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10-17-2009 , 09:58 AM

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BearHustler

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Originally Posted by pokerbot_v7

It needs more numbers.

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10-17-2009 , 11:20 AM

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chisness

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Originally Posted by 1968

I have this one in black.. what power reserve time do you get on it?.. ie how long can you take it off for before it stops?.. The oris website states 38hrs but I only get like 10..

eh not sure cause i've typically worn it at all times except sleeping or haven't worn it for months (currently in this phase)

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