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joemc91 · 05-16-2006, 01:34 PM

Hmm, one of the many accessories almost all men have but few pay attention to. I recently accidentally smashed the face of my wonderful Seiko I received as a gift about 5 years ago when I clumsily swung my hands around. So now I am in the market for a new watch. I'm willing to spend a decent amount of money (up to $300 if I really really like it, preferably around $100) on it since I'm required to wear a watch for work.

I would prefer a medium to smaller face that is very thin. Chunky watches just don't look right on someone of my build. That being pretty thin. I remember seeing this absolutely awesome watch last July at the New York Cooper-Hewit Museum of Design. If I remember correctly, it had a charcoal case, white or dark gray face (maybe black too, there were a few styles), and only one number: 12. Very thin, modern art like but with a classic shape. Would the style masters be able to help out with finding a new watch?

BigBen · 05-16-2006, 01:43 PM

I am a big fan of Swiss Army, and they have some great time pieces in that price range. They are really tough, and the one I had kept really great time.

If you are looking for something really nice, might I suggest you go to a jewelry store and find something you like.

tell them "I AM JUST LOOKING" up front, and then when you find something, ask a few questions. Once you have the make and model, go online and see if the price is comparable. Go to EBay (I saw some serious watches for just above wholesale) and look around.

Me? I wear a Tissot PR50 Automatic. It retails for about 375, but I got it as a present. Excellent watch. Keeps great time, and it is kinetic, so I don't have to wind it or change batteries.

Sgoilear · 05-16-2006, 08:32 PM

I'm a fan of Skagen. They've got some nice watches in that price range also. I've had one of the Slimline meshs for 4 years now and haven't had a single problem. They have a very unique look. You might look into them also.

little_tippler · 05-17-2006, 03:44 AM

I was just looking at watches and I saw one from Oakley that had a pretty cool design (275$) called Oakley Crush 2.0 watch. Not sure if it's any good though, it just looked different. The Detonator model is nice too.

Pics:

maleficent · 05-17-2006, 03:51 AM

http://www.tfproject.org/tfp/showthread.php?t=58225

Ample · 05-17-2006, 04:38 AM

Im in the market for a new watch, but not sure what to get. The one I had busted about a year ago, and I never bothered to get a new one. First let me say that I dont want to go overboard and spend more than 100. Would more like to spend $50-$75. At work I where Khakis and Polos, so Im not lookin' for something that would go with a suit.

Any suggestions?

joemc91 · 05-17-2006, 09:18 AM

Oops, wrong thread.

05-16-2006, 01:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
joemc91 Insane Location: Chicago	Watches Hmm, one of the many accessories almost all men have but few pay attention to. I recently accidentally smashed the face of my wonderful Seiko I received as a gift about 5 years ago when I clumsily swung my hands around. So now I am in the market for a new watch. I'm willing to spend a decent amount of money (up to $300 if I really really like it, preferably around $100) on it since I'm required to wear a watch for work. I would prefer a medium to smaller face that is very thin. Chunky watches just don't look right on someone of my build. That being pretty thin. I remember seeing this absolutely awesome watch last July at the New York Cooper-Hewit Museum of Design. If I remember correctly, it had a charcoal case, white or dark gray face (maybe black too, there were a few styles), and only one number: 12. Very thin, modern art like but with a classic shape. Would the style masters be able to help out with finding a new watch? __________________ I prefer desert wines to dessert wines. Dry and red

05-16-2006, 01:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
BigBen Comedian Location: Use the search button	I am a big fan of Swiss Army, and they have some great time pieces in that price range. They are really tough, and the one I had kept really great time. If you are looking for something really nice, might I suggest you go to a jewelry store and find something you like. tell them "I AM JUST LOOKING" up front, and then when you find something, ask a few questions. Once you have the make and model, go online and see if the price is comparable. Go to EBay (I saw some serious watches for just above wholesale) and look around. Me? I wear a Tissot PR50 Automatic. It retails for about 375, but I got it as a present. Excellent watch. Keeps great time, and it is kinetic, so I don't have to wind it or change batteries. __________________ 3.141592654 Hey, if you are impressed with my memorizing pi to 10 digits, you should see the size of my penis.

05-16-2006, 08:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
Sgoilear Tilted Location: Colorado	I'm a fan of Skagen. They've got some nice watches in that price range also. I've had one of the Slimline meshs for 4 years now and haven't had a single problem. They have a very unique look. You might look into them also. __________________ "People are always blaming their circumstances for what they are. I don't believe in circumstances. The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want, and, if they can't find them, make them." -George Bernard Shaw

05-17-2006, 03:44 AM	#4 (permalink)
little_tippler Leaning against the -Sun- Super Moderator Location: on the other side	I was just looking at watches and I saw one from Oakley that had a pretty cool design (275$) called Oakley Crush 2.0 watch. Not sure if it's any good though, it just looked different. The Detonator model is nice too. Pics: __________________ Whether we write or speak or do but look We are ever unapparent. What we are Cannot be transfused into word or book. Our soul from us is infinitely far. However much we give our thoughts the will To be our soul and gesture it abroad, Our hearts are incommunicable still. In what we show ourselves we are ignored. The abyss from soul to soul cannot be bridged By any skill of thought or trick of seeming. Unto our very selves we are abridged When we would utter to our thought our being. We are our dreams of ourselves, souls by gleams, And each to each other dreams of others' dreams. Fernando Pessoa, 1918 Last edited by little_tippler; 05-17-2006 at 03:48 AM..

05-17-2006, 03:51 AM	#5 (permalink)
maleficent Junkie Moderator Emeritus Location: Chicago	http://www.tfproject.org/tfp/showthread.php?t=58225 __________________ Free your heart from hatred. Free your mind from worries. Live simply. Give more. Expect less.

05-17-2006, 04:38 AM	#6 (permalink)
Ample Psycho Location: In your closet	Im in the market for a new watch, but not sure what to get. The one I had busted about a year ago, and I never bothered to get a new one. First let me say that I dont want to go overboard and spend more than 100. Would more like to spend $50-$75. At work I where Khakis and Polos, so Im not lookin' for something that would go with a suit. Any suggestions?

05-17-2006, 09:18 AM	#7 (permalink)
joemc91 Insane Location: Chicago	Oops, wrong thread. __________________ I prefer desert wines to dessert wines. Dry and red Last edited by joemc91; 05-17-2006 at 09:41 AM..