Thread: What types of watches do you like?

Originally Posted by unit

I rarely see a watch that I don't like.

That said, I have not bought a new watch in 25 years...I just can't find anything I like better than my Oyster.

25 years on a watch sounds real good to me! If you don't mind my asking, which model/year of the Oyster do you have? I've considered various Rolexes in the past, but I find them over-priced new and don't know enough about what to look for in used and vintage models.

Originally Posted by HamburgO

25 years on a watch sounds real good to me! If you don't mind my asking, which model/year of the Oyster do you have? I've considered various Rolexes in the past, but I find them over-priced new and don't know enough about what to look for in used and vintage models.

I have had three (traded up to the third and final one). It is an 18K/stainless fluted bezel, jubilee bracelet Oyster Perpetual DateJust, with a black Tapestry dial. I bought it in 1987 NIB from a local dealer that no longer exists.

Prior to that I had the Air King briefly before trading up to an all stainless Oyster Perpetual DateJust with a white roman dial.

My priorities were pretty odd as a teenager...but I made some good decisions


I have heard people say that they are overpriced...perhaps they are for some. I have found this watch to be a great value considering I have always loved it, and it has always kept time as well as anything else and never required ANYTHING in the way of service (I did have it checked 3 years ago and they reported that the seals should not be trusted beyond swimming-pool-depth any more...but otherwise it was sound).

Originally Posted by unit

I have had three (traded up to the third and final one). It is an 18K/stainless fluted bezel, jubilee bracelet Oyster Perpetual DateJust, with a black Tapestry dial. I bought it in 1987 NIB from a local dealer that no longer exists.

Prior to that I had the Air King briefly before trading up to an all stainless Oyster Perpetual DateJust with a white roman dial.

My priorities were pretty odd as a teenager...but I made some good decisions


I have heard people say that they are overpriced...perhaps they are for some. I have found this watch to be a great value considering I have always loved it, and it has always kept time as well as anything else and never required ANYTHING in the way of service (I did have it checked 3 years ago and they reported that the seals should not be trusted beyond swimming-pool-depth any more...but otherwise it was sound).

I've admired the Air King many times, such a timeless design. I don't like roman dials on any brand, but I really like the tapestry dial you have now...