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08-19-2012 , 09:13 PM

#3401

yea buddy

banned

Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,139

Recommend me a watch < $2000 please. Thanks. I have no clue where to even start regarding watches. I will be wearing this watch with dress shirts and ties every day and that's it.

Also, I am thinking about a used Breitling. Any thoughts on used watches from a reputable dealer?

08-19-2012 , 09:44 PM

#3402

CCuster_911

You Only Live Once

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simply <2k is a pretty broad range

lets start with what kind of band you pefer

08-19-2012 , 09:47 PM

#3403

diskoteque

Joey Local

Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 30,420

Quote:

Originally Posted by yea buddy

raymond weil, frederique constant, TAG

08-19-2012 , 09:49 PM

#3404

CCuster_911

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You can get nice watches for around 1k too(Steinhart/Stowa)...and even cheaper(Hamilton/Citizen/Seiko/Orient/Tissot)

08-19-2012 , 09:57 PM

#3405

yea buddy

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EDIT: I guess I would prefer a leather band. Not really a fan of a steel band.

Last edited by yea buddy; 08-19-2012 at 09:59 PM. Reason: nvm, you said band, not brand...

08-19-2012 , 10:13 PM

#3406

Country Roads

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http://www.txwatches.com/600-subseries.html

08-19-2012 , 10:16 PM

#3407

CCuster_911

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A couple of recos(imo, disko/henry prob know more)

Stowa Marine Chronograph(Can get differnt bands)
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Ball Trainmaster Eternity(reatials just around 2k, can get cheaper used though)

Raymond Wiel Meistor Phase de Lune(Appears this is retalingfor 2.4k, thought it was cheaper, meh)

08-19-2012 , 10:22 PM

#3408

CCuster_911

You Only Live Once

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My next watch is probably gonna be the Steinahrt Nav-B Chrono, but dont know how well it will work in a workplace. It goes for about 1k:

The crown on the Nav-B chrono ii(pictured in last photo) is smaller than the first one, which is more to my liking.

08-19-2012 , 10:22 PM

#3409

diskoteque

Joey Local

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stowa is a quality watch at a good price

08-19-2012 , 10:26 PM

#3410

CBorders

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Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 16,500

Liking all the clean looking watches ITT, especially that Ball piece. Check the watch thread in EDF, there is a ton of good info and there are recommendations for watches in your budget.

08-20-2012 , 05:34 PM

#3411

Spurious

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Quote:

Originally Posted by The-fryke

Yeah i've got a pretty nice brown blazer, just unsure how to incorporate it into business attire. I guess the better question would be, given the choice, what would be better moving forward with as the core of a business wardrobe (that doesn't require jaclet/tie).

Black Suit + extra trousers
Brown Blazer
Shirts (have 6 at the moment, though a few are mediocre)
2x shoes, black and brown

and adding in

Business pants x 2 , gray/navy/charcoal?
2 nice new shirts

or adding in
new suit (navy or grey)

If I had to start a new business wardrobe today:
Get suits in navy and charcoal ratio 2:1.
Get shoes in black and brown ratio 2:1.
Get shirts in white, light blue and pink ratio 2:1:1.

For blazers, I would go navy only and get some chinos, ratio 1:2.

After 6 suits or so, I would then get a mid grey one as the odd one out.

08-20-2012 , 09:59 PM

#3412

yea buddy

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I really like the look of some of those Hamilton watches. They are well made I am guessing?

08-20-2012 , 10:01 PM

#3413

CCuster_911

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They(new Hamiltons) use ETA movements, and are great quality for the price.
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The watch rankings in the <1k price range are very subjective, but nobody is going to look down on a hamilton, and it will last a long time.

08-20-2012 , 11:14 PM

#3414

GusJohnsonGOAT

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Quote:

Originally Posted by yea buddy

I really like the look of some of those Hamilton watches. They are well made I am guessing?

They are Swiss (owned by Swatch). So, yes. The fact that they were originally American probably keeps the price down.

08-21-2012 , 09:31 AM

#3415

il_martilo

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All-- good recommendations on everyday semi-casual leather shoes?

I'm 25 and a 3rd year graduate student... so on a day-to-day basis I'm in business casual attire (Chinos/slacks, dress shirt with no tie/buttondown/v-neck solid t shirt, leather manbag, etc.). I have ok ones now but they are beginning to be past their prime. Sperry's are a bit too undergrad for me but full on dress shoes are a bit too old man. What's right on the middle?

08-21-2012 , 10:38 AM

#3416

diskoteque

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Quote:

Originally Posted by il_martilo

something like these? http://www.parkandbond.com/product/87458414

could always do chukkas too http://www.parkandbond.com/product/86390067

not a big fan of either of those particular models but they could give you an idea.

just get a nice pair of wingtips. looking good =/= old man.

08-21-2012 , 01:12 PM

#3417

EmptyThaClip

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i'm looking for a new jean as well as chinos - i'm pretty open to anything that isnt stretchy jeans or something. any reco's?

also, tailors: i've taken to having more and more of my clothes fitted - what article of clothingshouldn't i take to a tailor?

08-21-2012 , 01:39 PM

#3418

dalerobk2

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Quote:

Originally Posted by EmptyThaClip

socks and underwear come to mind.

08-21-2012 , 02:11 PM

#3419

il_martilo

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Quote:

Originally Posted by diskoteque

The first ones are pretty much what I had in mind. I don't do hipster **** so the second ones aren't happening. Thanks, I'll start peaking around at similar styles.

08-21-2012 , 02:47 PM

#3420

EmptyThaClip

journeyman

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Quote:

Originally Posted by yea buddy

I really like the look of some of those Hamilton watches. They are well made I am guessing?

nah, they're posting watches that are complete dog****

why wouldn't they be well-made?

08-21-2012 , 02:56 PM

#3421

EmptyThaClip

journeyman

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Quote:

Originally Posted by CCuster_911

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The watch rankings in the <1k price range are very subjective, but nobody is going to look down on a hamilton, and it will last a long time.

yes, all of that.

also, every man should have at least one nice watch. it's a must-have, like a nice suit. there's no excuse for not owning one.

and if you're one of those people who likes wearing a Casio - that's fine, however you must own a presentable watch as well. if you can spend $200 on ****ing jordan's or whatever, then you can spend $1k+ on your first watch. i realize there are decent pieces available in the ~$500 range and maybe even less than that, but i wouldn't go that low.

08-21-2012 , 02:59 PM

#3422

CBorders

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butnah

08-21-2012 , 05:59 PM

#3423

CCuster_911

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Quote:

Originally Posted by il_martilo

The first ones are pretty much what I had in mind. I don't do hipster **** so the second ones aren't happening. Thanks, I'll start peaking around at similar styles.

WEll first off chukkas are not hipster, they are rather fashionable with chinos/jeans. Since you liek oxford type shoes I would go for something liek the sebago brattle in british tan

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