Thread: Watches

Originally Posted by bbshriver

Anybody here a watch buff?
I'm a poorly funded one... My pride and joy is a Steinhausen Marquise... I like it a lot. I'm toying with getting a "really good" replica of an uber brand name... leaning toward a Tag Heuer replica, maybe a Breitling or Doxa...

I wish shaving was my only "hobby".

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Funny, I have yet to take any photos of my razors. Hmmm.

Originally Posted by Dups

I got a Tissot T-race, Tag Formula 1, a Zodiac, Luminox stealth, a puma and a few digital ones

Oooo lets see the Zodiac!

Originally Posted by kasperitis

I like Stowa! I kinda got a thing for German made stuff, and I've really REALLY enjoyed the German watches I've seen. While I might look at getting a Stowa, I'm open to suggestion for any other brand if anyone has any ideas.....

And yes, I've dropped the idea that I want a Stuhrling. I'd rather classy, like a Stowa.

How about a Russian?
Poljot, Vostok etc.... Great old school watches and can be bought much cheaper...

There is a similar watches thread elsewhere at the moment where I posted the following. I was gonna just link you, but I felt it more appropriate to re-post, so here it is....

IMHO there is only one important thing when chosing a watch- who it comes from.

I am very sentimental when it comes to watches. I am from the old school that believes in handing down watches through the generations. I would rather have a watch owned by my grandfather than a new fangled all singing all dancing watch.

For my 21st birthday my parents bought me a watch. Its not flashy or special, but it was they that chose it. It has had to be mended once, which cost more than replacing it new. But like I say, the watch means more to me.

This year for christmas I am buying a mate of mine a watch. He has had a really rough time of it this year, his marriage is on the verge of breakdown and the watch he owns currently was bought for him by his wife. They are currently not on amicable terms. I want to offer him this watch as a symbol that if he does want to drop the watch he has because it reminds him of his marriage then he has something to remind him of his friends.

He is my bestest mate. So yes, watches are a very, very sentimental thing to me. If you want my advice, show your girlfriend all the information you find out and leave the decision entirely up to her.



Sandy

I really like the look of Poljot watches. They are much more affordable than other brands of equal quality.
I just bought this one as the watches you guys have are way out of my league!

Originally Posted by Basch

This is on my wishlist right now

Now that is what I call a watch! Nice choice.

I won't spend much on a watch,but I do need a good watch for work, I'm a train Driver.
I have two of my grandfathers GWR issued pocket watches. One still works and I was told it was made in about 1890. If you look at the inside cover you can see tiny tiny initials with dates next to them, when the watch was repaired or serviced by the railway.
The watches were withdrawn from service in the 1960's, Traincrew were offered the chance to buy their watches back, he did.
My everyday watch was untill recently a Tag Heuer proffesional 1000. I had it service about 5 years ago as it kept stopping, it happened again about two years ago so I have stuck it in a draw.
I bought myself an ex-army issue CWC quarts watch(same movement as an Omega quartz has). It seems really good, is from 1989 and only losses about 2 seconds a week.
Once we get to see more of our wages I am going to get a Rolex or Omega Stainless.
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Well, if I ever spend a bunch on a watch, it will be a GS.
SeiyaJapan | Grand Seiko | G-Shock | Seiko Spirit | Prospex | Marinemaster | Citizen | 1. GRAND SEIKO

Hands down my favorite brand. Well, outside of some vintage watches and "Maybe" Breguet.

Originally Posted by Ron Gallant

Well, if I ever spend a bunch on a watch, it will be a GS.
SeiyaJapan | Grand Seiko | G-Shock | Seiko Spirit | Prospex | Marinemaster | Citizen | 1. GRAND SEIKO

Hands down my favorite brand. Well, outside of some vintage watches and "Maybe" Breguet.

Well, better hurry before the dollar is worth less than 1 yen.

I have two, they are great watches and at one time a true bargin.

Well I always respected the company and the quality. Japan has always had to work hard for respect of it's products. I have alot of seikos and they are my favorite. I like a few swiss companies. I just don't like the markup BECAUSE they are swiss.