whitesoxbrian Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Is anyone an expert on watches? I always said when I got a great job I'd buy a nice watch, and I recently got a promotion. What are the best brands? Is Movado all that? (money is no option so fire away with the best of the best) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 Rolex is the obvious choice, but it could get you held up. Patek Philippe, A Lange, Armin Strom, Sohne, IWC, Zenith, Vacheron, Thomas Prescher, Greubel Forsey, Urwerk, MB&F , FP Journe, & Philippe Dufour. Me? A nice Citizen EcoDrive is a great watch to own, imo. Works great, easy to get repaired, and under $700. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 What's the point of an expensive watch? Pointless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 QUOTE (IlliniKrush @ Jun 12, 2011 -> 12:05 AM) What's the point of an expensive watch? Pointless. What's the point of art? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxbrian Posted June 12, 2011 Author Share Posted June 12, 2011 Some people may find expensive watches to be pointless, and that's fine. However, my mom (who passed away last December) used to collect watches and clocks. I told her that one day when I have a good job, I'll buy one. Once she passed, I knew I really had to live up to this, and like I said, I got a promotion so I can afford a really nice watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 Patek Philippe has a couple of nice watches for only $1.5 million each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 I got a nice Movado and I like it. I work with alot of people that wear Rolex watches, but I feel like I'll get f***ing robbed with it on the train or bus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 I like audemar piguets the most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxbrian Posted June 13, 2011 Author Share Posted June 13, 2011 Thanks for the help, guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan562004 Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 I have a Nixon and a Rolex. Like others have said, I love my Rolex but don't wear it too much because not wanting to get jacked over it. Love the Nixon watch, constantly get compliments on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clyons Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 No Tag love here? I got mine as a gift. Probaby wouldn't have picked it myself, but I've come to really love it. They're a nice combination of sporty/dressy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 I like my Fossil that I got as a bowl gift. I'm not sure many people wear watches as timepieces anymore. Purely as part of how they look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjshoe04 Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 QUOTE (Heads22 @ Jun 12, 2011 -> 10:54 PM) I'm not sure many people wear watches as timepieces anymore. Purely as part of how they look. Yeah, they are just jewelry nowadays. I hate wearing a watch myself. So annoying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFanForever Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 I'm personally a fan of Tag's, Omega, Breitling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chi Town Sox Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 How about a nice Chopard? http://famousdiamonds.tripod.com/chopard201watch.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan562004 Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 QUOTE (kjshoe04 @ Jun 12, 2011 -> 11:18 PM) Yeah, they are just jewelry nowadays. I hate wearing a watch myself. So annoying. I'm an attorney, so I actually need my watches when I have to be multiple places, so I even have a Snoopy watch I wear if I don't want to be too fancy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swingandalongonetoleft Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 QUOTE (Chi Town Sox @ Jun 14, 2011 -> 03:25 PM) How about a nice Chopard? http://famousdiamonds.tripod.com/chopard201watch.html It looks like a flower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjshoe04 Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 QUOTE (SoxFan562004 @ Jun 14, 2011 -> 05:51 PM) I'm an attorney, so I actually need my watches when I have to be multiple places, so I even have a Snoopy watch I wear if I don't want to be too fancy! What kind of watch can help you be multiple places at the same time? I need to get myself a snoopy watch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chi Town Sox Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 QUOTE (Swingandalongonetoleft @ Jun 14, 2011 -> 10:24 PM) It looks like a flower. Hope you saw the pricetag on that flower! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan562004 Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 QUOTE (kjshoe04 @ Jun 14, 2011 -> 10:32 PM) What kind of watch can help you be multiple places at the same time? I need to get myself a snoopy watch! haha, I wish it was that magical, but I just meant I actually need to be aware of the time and not constantly pulling out my phone to check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 I had a Snoopy Red Baron watch when I was a kid. the second hands were clouds that circled around Snoopy on his doghouse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 I like this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Jun 20, 2011 -> 09:05 AM) I like this one. Whoa. That thing is intense! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2HH Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 (edited) Before I got married, I bought a Rolex...a stainless GMT Master II, which I've had since early 2006. I've worn it everyday since I bought it, no matter where I go or what I do. Before that, I had a TAG, which I also loved. I gave that to my friend when I bought my Rolex. Needless to say, now that I'm married and support my family on the single income (me/wife/newborn), I don't have the money to buy things like this anymore, but I'm glad I have it anyway. Edited June 21, 2011 by Y2HH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 I've been told that watch use amongst the younger generation is declining rapidly on account of the fact that everyone's cell phone has an accurate clock on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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