Thread: What types of watches do you like?

Originally Posted by decraew

Yep, it makes me not want to wear a Rolex.
I once borrowed a simple one from a friend, my daughter saw it and went "OOOOOOOOOOOOH WOOOOOOOW A ROOOOOLEX !!!!!".
I kinda ruined the brand for me as I really don't want that kind of visibility/attention.
I like some luxuries from time to time but they need to be discreet.

That is interesting. I bought my Rolex SeaDweller in 1999 and use it every day.
The only people that have ever noticed it are my dive crew, when I wear it on my dive suit.

Quite a few rungs down on the ladder from the SeaDweller is my vintage 1960s Omega Seamaster DeVille, which is my everyday watch. Goes with a suit or a polo and jeans. Straight out of Mad Men...

Originally Posted by Portsecurity

Quite a few rungs down on the ladder from the SeaDweller is my vintage 1960s Omega Seamaster DeVille, which is my everyday watch. Goes with a suit or a polo and jeans. Straight out of Mad Men...

Have you seen the prices on new DeVilles lately?

Your watch is one that has stood the test of time right up there with any Rolex.

I would be lucky if a leather strap would last me 2 months.

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Not sure what you do with a leather band watch to ruin it that quickly? I wouldn't go diving with a leather band. I have two old Seiko dive watches for that. Inexpensive but practical beaters.

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

Have you seen the prices on new DeVilles lately?

Your watch is one that has stood the test of time right up there with any Rolex.

I have not looked at prices for a new Omega. Probably couldn't afford one. I am lucky enough to also have my grandfather's gold Omega which was a retirement gift to him from his employees. I enjoy wearing that one on special occasions.

Originally Posted by Portsecurity

I have not looked at prices for a new Omega. Probably couldn't afford one. I am lucky enough to also have my grandfather's gold Omega which was a retirement gift to him from his employees. I enjoy wearing that one on special occasions.

The new Omega with the 321 movement is going for US $20,000, interesting to see how it will sell.

I think the new DeVille with the coaxial mvmt in stainless can be had for around 4 grand.

Originally Posted by Otto

That is interesting. I bought my Rolex SeaDweller in 1999 and use it every day.
The only people that have ever noticed it are my dive crew, when I wear it on my dive suit.

Agreed, seldom, if ever, anyone notices my watches, and if someone notices, they're are fellow WIS, and it's always good to talk watches.

The SD, the original one, is a superb watch, one of my favourites, and I love the fact that they are ALL built like tanks.

Last year in Aruba, swimming in the Ocean and pools, snorkelling on the reefs, jet skiing, ATV'ing across the dessert, wore my Day-Date, and never had a worry about it, and never got a single glance or question about it.

And, I survived being chased and hunted by a pack of angry Flamingo's......