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6 March 2013, 02:48 #1
Watch suggestions
I'm in the market for a new watch, an everyday watch type watch. What are you guys wearing on your wrists? I've switched back and forth between a Citizen Ecodrive and a Luminox but looking for something nicer now.
i like the Omega Seamaster and Tag Heuer Aquaracer. Suggestions?
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6 March 2013, 04:23 #2
Obviously, can't go wrong with Omega or Tag. I've never heard anyone say they just didn't like their Omega, ever.
I've grown quite fond of the independent shops over the last couple of years and I'd point you in that direction. I really like Crepas as a brand, as well as Prometheus. If you like a dive watch styled watch, can't go wrong with Doxa either.
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6 March 2013, 07:06 #3
I'm too poor for high end watches, but for something different I went with a Casio G-Shock GW2310FB-1 which is the blacked out version, solar powered with atomic timekeeping.
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6 March 2013, 07:25 #4
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6 March 2013, 07:42 #5
I've had this old red-letter Submariner since I was in college in the 70's - it functions flawlessly. The Daytona is about 15 years old. Both have been rugged and utterly reliable, and keep excellent time. They've met my every expectation for an EDC watch. Depending on budget, I think it's very hard to argue against Rolex as a rugged, durable watch that keeps excellent time.
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6 March 2013, 11:29 #6
I love both Tag and Omega, I have a Monaco and a Sea Master, but for me at least, they are far too expensive for everyday wear. But depending on your budget you may want to look at Tissot watches, I find them to be just as good in quality as some of the higher end brands, yet at more reasonable prices. My personal EDC is a Tissot T-Touch in polished titanium, ad couldn't be happier with it. Think I paid around $800 for it 6 years ago, still haven't had to change the battery, and it keeps perfect time.
Taken with my iPhone, so not the best pic:
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11 March 2013, 15:39 #7
Talk to people who have X-33s. I'm one of them, and while I'm glad I have it for nostalgia and emotional reasons, it's been less than a perfect watch. Others have had similar experiences (like buttons popping off). Mine is now suffering from an inability to keep the movement in sync with the digital time. Ironically, someone who I work with that got hers at the same time I did is also having the same issue.
Again, I'm not going to get rid of it, but it's been less than perfect. I'd love to have a Rolex GMT (my personal requirement for any watch is to be able to have two timezones), but I just can't justify the expense.
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11 March 2013, 16:40 #8
Today I wear one of two Seikos. I'm saving my money for a Resco. Nothing fancy, just a bullet proof dive watch. http://rescoinstruments.com/
Hatter
Took a little hiatus... good to be back.
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11 March 2013, 18:02 #9
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12 March 2013, 08:22 #10
Check out the Marathon watches
http://www.marathonwatch.com/search/category/29
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12 March 2013, 16:36 #11
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14 March 2013, 19:06 #12
The ani/digi didn't cross my mind, as it's something I haven't been into. I only hear about the Seamasters or Ploprofs.
I'm with you on the GMT movements, crowns at 2 and 4 are a major point for me as well.
My main two for everyday wear:
Crepas recently did a really nice homage to the old Eterna IDF issue watch called the Tactico TC2. There's a few left I believe new, and if there's any available mid summer, I may try to pick one up.
(not my pic ~ obviously! LOL)
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I use a Traser H3 Chrono Big Date...i really like the watch and can recommend it.
I bought the version with blue tritium instead of the green version.
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20 March 2013, 16:02 #14
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21 March 2013, 08:41 #15
The only "real" watch I've ever owned...a gift...a Rolex Explorer II...now more than 20 years old:
Triple Bravo
http://www.flickr.com/photos/triplebravo/