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Old 05-16-2006, 01:34 PM   #1 (permalink)
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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?
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Old 05-16-2006, 01:43 PM   #2 (permalink)
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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.
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Old 05-16-2006, 08:32 PM   #3 (permalink)
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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.
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Old 05-17-2006, 03:44 AM   #4 (permalink)
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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.

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Old 05-17-2006, 04:38 AM   #6 (permalink)
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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.

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Old 05-17-2006, 09:18 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Oops, wrong thread.
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