Thread: What types of watches do you like?

Don't forget Seiko. Not always as affordable as Orient, though.

So now I've started looking at watches again, and I'm once again DROOLING over the UTS 3000m. I doubt I'll ever spend that much on a watch, but a fella's gotta dream.

Originally Posted by holli4pirating

So now I've started looking at watches again, and I'm once again DROOLING over the UTS 3000m. I doubt I'll ever spend that much on a watch, but a fella's gotta dream.

Seiko Sumo is sort of close. If you had another dial on a Monster you'd have it darn close to the look.
Orient also has a couple models that come close http://orientwatchusa.com/mens/diver-watches/fem7d002b
And the orients can be had for 40-50% off the price listed.

Originally Posted by holli4pirating

So now I've started looking at watches again, and I'm once again DROOLING over the UTS 3000m. I doubt I'll ever spend that much on a watch, but a fella's gotta dream.

What you really want is an omega mooney (just serviced 6 mos ago)
I have 3 of them,will trade for straights.

I've always been a fan of Cartier watches, always go for automatic movements (i.e not quartz). I've owned a couple of Tanque Francais, but my current one is a limited edition Santos 100 with alligator lether strap. Have never seen another one, which is part of the appeal in having it.

For many years I have used 24H time on anything digital that supported that function. For watches I prefer analogue, metal with bracelet and not a strap (they're much easier to clean)

I now work as a paramedic and all our timekeeping is done in 24H... and then I found watchyouseek and found that there 24H analogues out there.
Saved up and finally brought this 2010 AirNautic EarlyBird

Tissot PRC 200, water proof to 660ft. I like a watch that is sturdy, well made, has timers, and is a quality brand. Only thing this one is missing is an alarm.

I used to have wrist watch AD. I’ve had several Seikos, a G-Shok, Omegas and a Swiss Army officer’s model.

In April of 99 I got a new job and used the first paycheck to purchase a
Rolex Sea-Dweller.

This has been my one and only wrist watch since then. I like it because it works without me having to change batteries.
I have used it while diving, sailing, horseback riding, shooting and other activities. And it still looks nice enough to wear at a formal dinner.

Vintage Self-winding watches.

All makes as long as they are in very good or better shape.

Originally Posted by KindestCutOfAll

Vintage Self-winding watches.

All makes as long as they are in very good or better shape.

That is a great link, some old names. My father was especially fond of Benrus as work watch, I remember him having a bunch of them because he knew someone that worked for them, and they must not have been expensive as when they broke, he would just pull out another. The only problem with some of these vintage watches as they are very small, and just don't look right and my eyes are a little older than they used to be. So I have no problem wearing 40 mm or up.