EPTjust got this for $25. not a big watch person so i'm not sure how nice it is, but i don't mind it.
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ElvisWayCool
United States437 Posts
just got this for $25. not a big watch person so i'm not sure how nice it is, but i don't mind it. | ||
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Highways
Australia6105 Posts
It's a military based watch designed for active lifestyle. ![[image loading]](http://www.nitewatches.co.uk/wp/wp-content/themes/nite/images/home/home_banner_2.jpg) | ||
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Temporarykid
Canada362 Posts
^ this but the more expensive model, I couldn't find on the site. My uncle is CEO of the company so he got me a limited edition chronograph model around $700~ Canadian. Coolest gift since I'm also a huge fan of classy watches. c: | ||
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SpaceFighting
New Zealand690 Posts
On September 23 2011 07:01 kerr0r wrote: ![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/A3VZm.jpg) Prometheus Recon 5. Arrived a couple of days ago. Looks gigantic on my girly small wrist. Still love it. <3 i really love these kind of watches with leather straps... anyone else know any other good brands that have leather straps? price isnt an issue as im just looking at the moment, but really considering buying one.. thnks | ||
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tonning
Norway111 Posts
![[image loading]](http://www.aclutx70th.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/gold-rolex.jpg) Love my watch  | ||
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Fkyx
United States109 Posts
![[image loading]](http://salestores.com/stores/images/images_747/GW330A9VCF.jpg) Casio G-Shock GW-330A | ||
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sOvrn
United States678 Posts
![[image loading]](http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/2603/71yv9sq9twlsl1500.jpg) I remember looking through this thread a while ago and you guys inspired me to go and get a watch; I hadn't owned one for ages. This is the one I went for. I got it a couple months ago, but I just forgot to share with TL >.< I wanted a simple dial that didn't have any much other stuff as I find it just way too distracting. I didn't do too much browsing for different brands, although I did specifically request a nice looking bulova I saw in this thread, but they did not have it in stock. Instead, I saw this baby and knew instantly that it met all my classiness requirements. Haven't looked back since =] | ||
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SpaceFighting
New Zealand690 Posts
On December 06 2011 17:21 Sultan.P wrote: I remember looking through this thread a while ago and you guys inspired me to go and get a watch; I hadn't owned one for ages. This is the one I went for. I got it a couple months ago, but I just forgot to share with TL >.< I wanted a simple dial that didn't have any much other stuff as I find it just way too distracting. I didn't do too much browsing for different brands, although I did specifically request a nice looking bulova I saw in this thread, but they did not have it in stock. Instead, I saw this baby and knew instantly that it met all my classiness requirements. Haven't looked back since =] thats a beautiful looking watch... u remember the name of it? | ||
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JohnBiolante
26 Posts
![[image loading]](http://www.slipperybrick.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/led_binary_watch.jpg) I have the Blue one | ||
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sOvrn
United States678 Posts
On December 06 2011 17:36 SpaceFighting wrote: + Show Spoiler + On December 06 2011 17:21 Sultan.P wrote: I remember looking through this thread a while ago and you guys inspired me to go and get a watch; I hadn't owned one for ages. This is the one I went for. I got it a couple months ago, but I just forgot to share with TL >.< I wanted a simple dial that didn't have any much other stuff as I find it just way too distracting. I didn't do too much browsing for different brands, although I did specifically request a nice looking bulova I saw in this thread, but they did not have it in stock. Instead, I saw this baby and knew instantly that it met all my classiness requirements. Haven't looked back since =] thats a beautiful looking watch... u remember the name of it? Thanks! Unfortunately not even the box it came in really says the model number or anything. So, I had to do some searching for the picture and the online store where I recognized my watch from says its a: "Hugo Boss Men's 1512478 H1004 Gold Ion-Plating Silver Dial Watch." However, the back of my watch says HB. 85. 1. 34. 2187; 1.496.741. Now that I look at the picture again I did notice that my watch's dial is not completely white, but instead a light goldish color, although besides that the design is identical. Hope that helps. | ||
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SpaceFighting
New Zealand690 Posts
On December 06 2011 17:56 Sultan.P wrote: Thanks! Unfortunately not even the box it came in really says the model number or anything. So, I had to do some searching for the picture and the online store where I recognized my watch from says its a: "Hugo Boss Men's 1512478 H1004 Gold Ion-Plating Silver Dial Watch." However, the back of my watch says HB. 85. 1. 34. 2187; 1.496.741. Now that I look at the picture again I did notice that my watch's dial is not completely white, but instead a light goldish color, although besides that the design is identical. Hope that helps. yeah it definitely has.. thanks a bunch! this is by far the nicest watch ive seen so far | ||
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Golden Ghost
Netherlands1041 Posts
On September 26 2011 04:20 CubEdIn wrote: Friend of mine just bought this. You don't see them around very often. Exquisite piece of work. Beats a lot of Tags and Rolexes imho. ![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/oR7aI.jpg) Wow. Just wow. What a beautiful piece of work. It looks really great. Complement your friend with his taste  | ||
OneOther
United States10774 Posts
Could I get some of your input / opinion on black leather strap watches versus more 'traditional' silver watches? I am planning on buying a new watch over Christmas Break, but I can't make up my mind what exactly I want to buy. On one hand, I want try something new and get a sophisticated-looking black leather strap. On the other hand, I also want to upgrade my old silver watch. What's your take on either one, in terms of style, versatility, elegance, and etc? My price range is around $150 - $200 if that matters at all. Thanks in advance. | ||
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spacemonkey4eve
United States267 Posts
![[image loading]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41RHyGWOuKL._SL500_AA300_.jpg) Fossil CH2703 with silicone straps | ||
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La1
United Kingdom659 Posts
![[image loading]](http://www.comparestoreprices.co.uk/images/ci/citizen-eco-drive-chronograph-gents-watch.jpg) mine | ||
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CubEdIn
Romania5359 Posts
On December 06 2011 17:03 SpaceFighting wrote: i really love these kind of watches with leather straps... anyone else know any other good brands that have leather straps? price isnt an issue as im just looking at the moment, but really considering buying one.. thnks That is an "aviator" or "pilot" style watch, and most such watches come with leather straps such as that one. The first brand that pops to mind is Laco, which is somewhat affordable, and one of the major brands that produce such watches. There are also more expensive brands (such as Stowa, Archimede, or ever really expensive brands such as Glashütte Original or IWC), and less expensive brands (such as Steinhart). I would recommend Steinhart as it has an awesome "bang for your buck" rating, but they do start at over 350eur http://www.steinhartwatches.de/en/pilot-watch.html If you can afford more, go for Laco/Stowa, if you need it to cost less, there are various companies that make them cheaper, but you make compromises in terms of movement quality, so I would suggest you raise some money and get something that will last for years. Oh, and beware, these type of watches are mostly mechanical (meaning manual-wind). Automatics are rare in this field. On December 07 2011 04:03 OneOther wrote: Hey guys, Could I get some of your input / opinion on black leather strap watches versus more 'traditional' silver watches? I am planning on buying a new watch over Christmas Break, but I can't make up my mind what exactly I want to buy. On one hand, I want try something new and get a sophisticated-looking black leather strap. On the other hand, I also want to upgrade my old silver watch. What's your take on either one, in terms of style, versatility, elegance, and etc? My price range is around $150 - $200 if that matters at all. Thanks in advance. I assume you mean leather strap vs metallic bracelet. There are advantages and disadvantages to both. Leather has the advantage of being a bit more comfortable on the skin and giving the watch a more 'stylish' look. But they degrade in time and can catch a bit of BO if you wear them too much (and sweat a lot). This can lead to having to change it. They are also much lighter than steel. Metallic has the advantage of being a bit more durable, even if they scratch or whatever, they're there to last. if you get a bracelet for it you'll probably always have that to spare. The "standard" thing that people who are passionate with watches do (if they have both options available) is to pick the bracelet version and then later on purchase a leather strap as well. It's cheaper to do so than to pick the leather strap and further on purchase a steel bracelet (in 95% of the cases). That's what I did with my Steinhart Ocean DLC. Now I wear the leather strap in the winter and the steel band in warm weather. Bottom line though, it shouldn't be a setback. If you like a watch a lot, it doesn't matter. If you buy leather you can always change it if it goes bad. If you buy steel, you can always get a replacement as well. As for a short review of "style" and what makes a dress watch, check out this post: http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=185543¤tpage=25#494 And for your price range, I suggest going for Orient or Seiko if you want automatic, or Tissot/Citizen/Casio/Atlantic/Timex/Bulova if you want quartz. | ||
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OneOther
United States10774 Posts
So this is one of my favorite black leather strap watches I am looking at http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/citizen-watch-mens-black-croc-embossed-leather-strap-au1040-08e?ID=547206&CategoryID=57367&LinkType=#fn=STRAP=Leather&sp=1&spc=15&ruleId=64&slotId=1 What's your opinion on this watch? Could I wear this with a formal attire? | ||
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Silidons
United States2813 Posts
![[image loading]](http://www.redfingerprint.com/image/watches/EA_00/EmporioArmaniAR2431_big.jpg) sooner or later i'll buy myself a nice movado though | ||
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Anktious
United States190 Posts
On December 07 2011 04:03 OneOther wrote: Hey guys, Could I get some of your input / opinion on black leather strap watches versus more 'traditional' silver watches? I am planning on buying a new watch over Christmas Break, but I can't make up my mind what exactly I want to buy. On one hand, I want try something new and get a sophisticated-looking black leather strap. On the other hand, I also want to upgrade my old silver watch. What's your take on either one, in terms of style, versatility, elegance, and etc? My price range is around $150 - $200 if that matters at all. Thanks in advance. I see what you did there =P | ||
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CubEdIn
Romania5359 Posts
On December 07 2011 05:18 OneOther wrote: Damn, thank you very much Cubein, that was extremely helpful and informative. So this is one of my favorite black leather strap watches I am looking at http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/citizen-watch-mens-black-croc-embossed-leather-strap-au1040-08e?ID=547206&CategoryID=57367&LinkType=#fn=STRAP=Leather&sp=1&spc=15&ruleId=64&slotId=1 What's your opinion on this watch? Could I wear this with a formal attire? Definitely. That's a great choice, and yes, it's formal because it's clean, simple and thin. Strap is nice as well. However, note that it lacks a "seconds" hand. That helps with the "dress watch" factor as it keeps is super simple, but it might bother some people. And since it's a Citizen then you do get decent quality, especially for that price. The movement is interesting as well, it's a quartz that uses solar power as well. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eco-Drive Citizen claims that with regular maintenance the watch should easily last 20+ years. | ||
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