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LoganSnake · 06-05-2007, 07:34 AM

I've been wanting to buy a second pair of watch for the longest time now. I have loved wrist watches since my parents gave me my first digital watch for my 5th birthday. I currently wear a Fossil Blue Speedway:

Now, I am not knowledgeable about what watch brands are good or not. I only have a few requirements and I am looking for suggestions.

Requirements:

1) Must be under $200.
2) Must be a dress watch
3) No titanium
4) Must have a leather strap

I realize that my price limit is a huge bottleneck, but that is the absolute most I can spend at this point.

Here's what I've been looking at lately:

It's a Skagen watch with a price tag of $150.

I am open to suggestions and recommendations. Thanks.

MexicanOnABike · 06-05-2007, 08:40 AM

I have a Bulova from sears that my parents got me for xmas last year. It was definitely under 200$. And it's really awesome. I like it.

LoganSnake · 06-05-2007, 09:21 AM

Do you have a picture or a link to the watch?

Pogue Mahone · 06-05-2007, 09:36 AM

You can't really go wrong with Fossil's watches. Their dress watches go for about $95 for strap and about $115 for a metal one. And, if you don't like any you see, you can make your own for $65. The custom one may not be as dressy as you want, but I thought I'd bring that to your attention.

Website: www.fossil.com

LoganSnake · 06-05-2007, 09:46 AM

As mentioned in my first post, I own a Fossil watch so I did some research on their website before making the purchase. The reason I ask for advice here is because I did not find anything I really liked on their website and I really don't know any other reliable wrist watch brands that aren't ridiculously expensive.

Another person recommended me a Nixon brand of watch. I took a look at their selection and found one watch I really liked. It is called The Esquire CS:

The price range is $230-280 depending on the trim (the gold plated one in the picture is $280). I have never heard of this brand before today. Does anyone have any experience with Nixon watches?

telekinetic · 06-05-2007, 10:03 AM

My wife has a couple Nixon watches and likes them.

Cynthetiq · 06-05-2007, 10:04 AM

buy a fake rolex.

seriously go to a jeweler and just see what the have that you like. pictures to watches don't necessarily tell you how large the face is on your wrist.

MexicanOnABike · 06-05-2007, 10:28 AM

http://www.bulova.com/brands/bulova/...96g53&x=25&y=3
it's listed at 135$ on their site but i'm sure it was less than that.

I really like the look. but you might think the numbers are too big?

My other watch is a Citizen. is had the metal bracelet but it's really great!
this one was a little over 200$ (CND).

why do you need the leather?

here: this is what my citizen looks like. and i mean exactly. I think bulova and citizen are stealing their styles from each others!
http://www.bulova.com/brands/bulova/...gin=collection

LoganSnake · 06-05-2007, 10:57 AM

The Citizen watch is not much different from the Fossil I have right now. I need leather because I want a completely different feel from the watch I have right now, which is 100% stainless steel. Also, leather is more upscale than metal, in my opinion.

Heh, you are right about the numbers. I prefer the discreet look of lines/tacks/etc instead of numbers in a wrist watch.

Redlemon · 06-05-2007, 11:58 AM

I love Skagen watches; they aren't too flashy, but they are clearly dressy. And they tend not to be bulky. (I think the metal mesh bands on them are nice as well; they aren't like the clunky metal bands you would find on other watches.)

Pogue Mahone · 06-05-2007, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LoganSnake

As mentioned in my first post, I own a Fossil watch so I did some research on their website before making the purchase. The reason I ask for advice here is because I did not find anything I really liked on their website and I really don't know any other reliable wrist watch brands that aren't ridiculously expensive.

Another person recommended me a Nixon brand of watch. I took a look at their selection and found one watch I really liked. It is called The Esquire CS:

The price range is $230-280 depending on the trim (the gold plated one in the picture is $280). I have never heard of this brand before today. Does anyone have any experience with Nixon watches?

Yeah, I kinda noticed that after I posted.

If you have a Nordstrom's Rack in your area, you can probably find a pretty good watch for cheap. I found an awesome Ralph Lauren (I believe) dress watch for about $40 there. The only issue I had was it was too big for my skinny ass wrist.

You could also go to either a BC or another skate shop. They usually have pretty high-end watches as well.

LoganSnake · 06-05-2007, 12:16 PM

I do have a Nordstrom Rack near me. Good idea, I should go there.

How skinny is your wrist? Mine is really skinny, which is also one of the reasons I want a leather strap.

Redlemon · 06-05-2007, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LoganSnake

How skinny is your wrist? Mine is really skinny, which is also one of the reasons I want a leather strap.

My wrists are tiny, and the Skagen metal mesh bands are comfortable.

telekinetic · 06-05-2007, 12:34 PM

I do not own one, but it is hard to get a better watch for the money than Invicta. I've heard them called the poor man's Rolex. Many of them are mechanically wound (which I find attractive in a dress watch) and they have some very nice styles at reasonable prices.

Examples, all under $200, from http://www.discountwatchstore.com/ :

Jetée · 06-05-2007, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twistedmosaic

I do not own one, but it is hard to get a better watch for the money than Invicta. I've heard them called the poor man's Rolex. Many of them are mechanically wound (which I find attractive in a dress watch) and they have some very nice styles at reasonable prices.

Examples, all under $200, from http://www.discountwatchstore.com/ :

Wow, that first one is amazing. I might think of buying myself a new one as well, since my Seiko has gone kaput. Thanks for the link twistedmosaic.

Oh, and LoganSnake, good luck in finding a nice wristwatch. You might want to try the TV infomercials about watches; I saw some awesome shark-skin and crocodile-skin watches for reasonable monies. Just a thought.

telekinetic · 06-05-2007, 12:56 PM

I know, i'm pissed, I almost talked myself into buying that watch, too, and I definitely wasn't on the market for one...hah. The one pictured is $180, they have one with a smaller face for $90 that if it was in stock I'd buy two and give one to my dad for father's day, heh.

Here's the rest of their skeletons: http://www.discountwatchstore.com/st...w)_119366.html

LoganSnake · 06-05-2007, 01:25 PM

Wow. That skeleton watch is pretty damn sweet! My boss has a skeleton watch too. The only difference is that his was around 25 grand (he's a watch collector and has some $150,000+ pieces). Thanks. I'll look more into the brand.

Do you know if they're reliable?

Pogue Mahone · 06-05-2007, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LoganSnake

I do have a Nordstrom Rack near me. Good idea, I should go there.

How skinny is your wrist? Mine is really skinny, which is also one of the reasons I want a leather strap.

They're about 7" around.

That discount watch site's pretty cool, and that skeleton watch is awesome.

telekinetic · 06-05-2007, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LoganSnake

Wow. That skeleton watch is pretty damn sweet! My boss has a skeleton watch too. The only difference is that his was around 25 grand (he's a watch collector and has some $150,000+ pieces). Thanks. I'll look more into the brand.

Do you know if they're reliable?

I know they have a reputation as being extremely high quality watches for the money. There are several Inviticas in the sub-$500 range that rival Rolex in everything but name.

LoganSnake · 06-06-2007, 09:38 AM

I think I found the watch I really like.

Only $266 from a prestigious watchmaker in Moscow. I'm still shopping around but this is a definite candidate.

MexicanOnABike · 06-06-2007, 10:11 AM

that is nice! but kinda pricey.
have you looked into getting a 24hr watch?
http://www.24hourwatch.info/

http://www.glycineairman.info/

LoganSnake · 06-06-2007, 11:09 AM

I had no idea they made 24 hour watches. Thanks for the links. However, that is definitely not my cup o' tea. Too messy for my tastes.

cyklone · 06-06-2007, 07:45 PM

As a novel idea, have you thought of becoming a cleanskin. I used to love good dress watches, but some years ago my favourite packed it in so I decided to see if I could go without. After some withdrawal symptoms (looking at my empty wrist) I found it was great and very freeing (like not wearing underwear

). After all, other than the jewellery aspect of it, you don't need it for the time. Every where you look there is a digital clock somewhere, on your mobile, in your car, pda, etc.

macmanmike6100 · 06-06-2007, 09:18 PM

Kenneth Cole New York -- a favorite of mine -- often has some great watches right in your price range:

http://www.kennethcole.com/scripts/s...S&viewall=true

However, if you can find a store near you, I highly recommend the experience, as I tend to find a higher class selection.

aKula · 06-06-2007, 10:23 PM

http://www.seikousa.com/Product.aspx?productId=728
There's a similar model without the date, but I can't find it on the US website only the Australian one. Anyway here's a picture of it at least.

LoganSnake · 06-07-2007, 05:26 AM

cyklone, a bare wrist is out of the question. I stopped wearing a watch in my freshman year of high school and lasted until my junior year. Then I went back to wearing a watch. It's as much a part of me as my hair.

macmanmike6100, I completely forgot about Kenneth Cole watches. I'll give them a look. Thanks.

aKula, is Seiko a reputable brand? I basically want a watch that would not only compliment my formal/outgoing attire but also invoke the thought of "that guy's got class".

Jetée · 06-13-2007, 02:32 AM

I just found out about this brand, and it looks to be quite the epitome of class with function and reason:
Cerruti 1881

http://www.cerrutiwatches.com

The quick google seach I did showed that most of the brand's watches fall just below the two-hundred mark, yet still preserve some exceptional quality.

Maybe this is what you will find as fitting to your tastes, browse a bit, compare.

LoganSnake · 06-13-2007, 02:32 PM

Thanks for the link, Jet.

I just recently found a watch I really like on a website I haven't previously seen among Google search results. Most websites that carry it state the original price was around $900, but for some reason it is $170 now. Should I be suspicious or is that common with watches that are no longer in production?

Jetée · 06-13-2007, 02:47 PM

You should go to your local watch & timepiece dealer and ask about the brand name of the watch, as well as the quality to be expected of them.

Although you may not want to buy a watch from those sorts of vendors, it also keen to note that they make a living by being more knowledgable than the next about all varieties of wristwatches.

So, find a store or vendor near you to assist you, because you can't always trust what you see here on the net.

LoganSnake · 06-13-2007, 02:59 PM

I have been going to stores for the past couple of days, trying on the watches I've found online. Some of the brands are not even sold in stores as they are imports, such as the case with the watch above. Many of those imports are genuine Swiss made watches of reputable quality, but not many people around here know about them, that's why it's a bit hard.

pocon1 · 06-22-2007, 09:59 PM

nothing to say

LoganSnake · 06-23-2007, 01:35 PM

Thanks pocon, but I don't like Movados either. Too barren for my tastes. I like my hour markings in some form.

Willravel · 06-23-2007, 01:52 PM

Logan, I know watches pretty well (I'd like to think). What are you going to be wearing with this, like what is your style? What color is your skin and hair?

LoganSnake · 06-23-2007, 08:14 PM

Skin color - pale
Hair color - medium shade of brown

My dress style has been described as classy/preppy by numerous people so I'll go with that. With this watch, I will be mostly wearing dress/fancy casual shirts and pants with shiny black or matte cream colored dress shoes. For a reference of what I would like to purchase, here's a pic of Seiko Spirit:

This is ultimately what I want, but it is somewhat out of my reach at a price of $280. So if you can find anything similar to that, that'd be great.

xepherys · 06-24-2007, 09:37 AM

Logan,

Is this a dress watch for a night out on the town or for your day-to-day work wearing? If it's for work, you may want to consider a metal band, as it's sort of a power couture thing these days. A lot of high-rolling executives have forsaken leather watches in board meetings for a stylish metal band. It's the watch equivalent of a "power tie".

For evenings out, I agree that leather can very often "look" better with many current styles. Just a thought!

LoganSnake · 06-24-2007, 11:22 AM

No, this is definitely for nights out and dress-up outings. I will continue wearing my stainless steel Fossil from the original post to work.

allaboutmusic · 10-25-2007, 12:05 AM

Cool thread, I love watches and am constantly in danger of buying more than I need. A 24-hour watch is definitely on my list now!!

allaboutmusic · 10-25-2007, 04:04 PM

I have just bought the coolest watch ever!

It's a 24-hour watch made by Utinam in France. This one has the 12 at the top, and also has a little hour hand displaying standard 12 hour time (I might have that removed by my watchmaker). I can't wait to get my hands on it!

Ch'i · 10-25-2007, 05:12 PM

Emperio Armani

allaboutmusic · 01-12-2008, 05:28 PM

Finally shelled out for a serious watch - a Breitling Superocean Steelfish. On a leather strap it looks classy enough to go with a suit, yet is chunky enough to look like an everyday watch. Not cheap though.

06-05-2007, 07:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
LoganSnake We work alone Location: Cake Town	Help Me Buy a Dress Watch I've been wanting to buy a second pair of watch for the longest time now. I have loved wrist watches since my parents gave me my first digital watch for my 5th birthday. I currently wear a Fossil Blue Speedway: Now, I am not knowledgeable about what watch brands are good or not. I only have a few requirements and I am looking for suggestions. Requirements: 1) Must be under $200. 2) Must be a dress watch 3) No titanium 4) Must have a leather strap I realize that my price limit is a huge bottleneck, but that is the absolute most I can spend at this point. Here's what I've been looking at lately: It's a Skagen watch with a price tag of $150. I am open to suggestions and recommendations. Thanks. __________________ Maturity is knowing you were an idiot in the past. Wisdom is knowing that you'll be an idiot in the future. Common sense is knowing that you should try not to be an idiot now. - J. Jacques

06-05-2007, 08:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
MexicanOnABike Location: up north	I have a Bulova from sears that my parents got me for xmas last year. It was definitely under 200$. And it's really awesome. I like it. __________________ - Movie Reviews - Ratings-

06-05-2007, 09:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
LoganSnake We work alone Location: Cake Town	Do you have a picture or a link to the watch? __________________ Maturity is knowing you were an idiot in the past. Wisdom is knowing that you'll be an idiot in the future. Common sense is knowing that you should try not to be an idiot now. - J. Jacques

06-05-2007, 09:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
Pogue Mahone Crazy Location: Denver, Colorado	You can't really go wrong with Fossil's watches. Their dress watches go for about $95 for strap and about $115 for a metal one. And, if you don't like any you see, you can make your own for $65. The custom one may not be as dressy as you want, but I thought I'd bring that to your attention. Website: www.fossil.com __________________ I still wave at the dots on the shore And I still beat my head against the door I still rage and wage my little war I'm a shade and easy to ignore

06-05-2007, 09:46 AM	#5 (permalink)
LoganSnake We work alone Location: Cake Town	As mentioned in my first post, I own a Fossil watch so I did some research on their website before making the purchase. The reason I ask for advice here is because I did not find anything I really liked on their website and I really don't know any other reliable wrist watch brands that aren't ridiculously expensive. Another person recommended me a Nixon brand of watch. I took a look at their selection and found one watch I really liked. It is called The Esquire CS: The price range is $230-280 depending on the trim (the gold plated one in the picture is $280). I have never heard of this brand before today. Does anyone have any experience with Nixon watches? __________________ Maturity is knowing you were an idiot in the past. Wisdom is knowing that you'll be an idiot in the future. Common sense is knowing that you should try not to be an idiot now. - J. Jacques

06-05-2007, 10:03 AM	#6 (permalink)
telekinetic zomgomgomgomgomgomg Location: Fauxenix, Azerona	My wife has a couple Nixon watches and likes them. __________________ twisted no more

06-05-2007, 10:04 AM	#7 (permalink)
Cynthetiq Tilted Cat Head Administrator Location: Manhattan, NY	buy a fake rolex. seriously go to a jeweler and just see what the have that you like. pictures to watches don't necessarily tell you how large the face is on your wrist. __________________ I don't care if you are black, white, purple, green, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, hippie, cop, bum, admin, user, English, Irish, French, Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, indian, cowboy, tall, short, fat, skinny, emo, punk, mod, rocker, straight, gay, lesbian, jock, nerd, geek, Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Independent, driver, pedestrian, or bicyclist, either you're an asshole or you're not. What's the best nation in the world? DO-NATION!

06-05-2007, 10:28 AM	#8 (permalink)
MexicanOnABike Location: up north	http://www.bulova.com/brands/bulova/...96g53&x=25&y=3 it's listed at 135$ on their site but i'm sure it was less than that. I really like the look. but you might think the numbers are too big? My other watch is a Citizen. is had the metal bracelet but it's really great! this one was a little over 200$ (CND). why do you need the leather? here: this is what my citizen looks like. and i mean exactly. I think bulova and citizen are stealing their styles from each others! http://www.bulova.com/brands/bulova/...gin=collection __________________ - Movie Reviews - Ratings- Last edited by MexicanOnABike; 06-05-2007 at 10:35 AM.. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

06-05-2007, 10:57 AM	#9 (permalink)
LoganSnake We work alone Location: Cake Town	The Citizen watch is not much different from the Fossil I have right now. I need leather because I want a completely different feel from the watch I have right now, which is 100% stainless steel. Also, leather is more upscale than metal, in my opinion. Heh, you are right about the numbers. I prefer the discreet look of lines/tacks/etc instead of numbers in a wrist watch. __________________ Maturity is knowing you were an idiot in the past. Wisdom is knowing that you'll be an idiot in the future. Common sense is knowing that you should try not to be an idiot now. - J. Jacques

06-05-2007, 11:58 AM	#10 (permalink)
Redlemon Devoted Donor Location: New England	I love Skagen watches; they aren't too flashy, but they are clearly dressy. And they tend not to be bulky. (I think the metal mesh bands on them are nice as well; they aren't like the clunky metal bands you would find on other watches.) __________________ I can't read your signature. Sorry.

06-05-2007, 12:16 PM	#12 (permalink)
LoganSnake We work alone Location: Cake Town	I do have a Nordstrom Rack near me. Good idea, I should go there. How skinny is your wrist? Mine is really skinny, which is also one of the reasons I want a leather strap. __________________ Maturity is knowing you were an idiot in the past. Wisdom is knowing that you'll be an idiot in the future. Common sense is knowing that you should try not to be an idiot now. - J. Jacques

06-05-2007, 12:34 PM	#14 (permalink)
telekinetic zomgomgomgomgomgomg Location: Fauxenix, Azerona	I do not own one, but it is hard to get a better watch for the money than Invicta. I've heard them called the poor man's Rolex. Many of them are mechanically wound (which I find attractive in a dress watch) and they have some very nice styles at reasonable prices. Examples, all under $200, from http://www.discountwatchstore.com/ : __________________ twisted no more

06-05-2007, 12:56 PM	#16 (permalink)
telekinetic zomgomgomgomgomgomg Location: Fauxenix, Azerona	I know, i'm pissed, I almost talked myself into buying that watch, too, and I definitely wasn't on the market for one...hah. The one pictured is $180, they have one with a smaller face for $90 that if it was in stock I'd buy two and give one to my dad for father's day, heh. Here's the rest of their skeletons: http://www.discountwatchstore.com/st...w)_119366.html __________________ twisted no more

06-05-2007, 01:25 PM	#17 (permalink)
LoganSnake We work alone Location: Cake Town	Wow. That skeleton watch is pretty damn sweet! My boss has a skeleton watch too. The only difference is that his was around 25 grand (he's a watch collector and has some $150,000+ pieces). Thanks. I'll look more into the brand. Do you know if they're reliable? __________________ Maturity is knowing you were an idiot in the past. Wisdom is knowing that you'll be an idiot in the future. Common sense is knowing that you should try not to be an idiot now. - J. Jacques Last edited by LoganSnake; 06-05-2007 at 01:38 PM..

06-06-2007, 09:38 AM	#20 (permalink)
LoganSnake We work alone Location: Cake Town	I think I found the watch I really like. Only $266 from a prestigious watchmaker in Moscow. I'm still shopping around but this is a definite candidate. __________________ Maturity is knowing you were an idiot in the past. Wisdom is knowing that you'll be an idiot in the future. Common sense is knowing that you should try not to be an idiot now. - J. Jacques

06-06-2007, 10:11 AM	#21 (permalink)
MexicanOnABike Location: up north	that is nice! but kinda pricey. have you looked into getting a 24hr watch? http://www.24hourwatch.info/ http://www.glycineairman.info/ __________________ - Movie Reviews - Ratings- Last edited by MexicanOnABike; 06-06-2007 at 10:23 AM.. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

06-06-2007, 11:09 AM	#22 (permalink)
LoganSnake We work alone Location: Cake Town	I had no idea they made 24 hour watches. Thanks for the links. However, that is definitely not my cup o' tea. Too messy for my tastes. __________________ Maturity is knowing you were an idiot in the past. Wisdom is knowing that you'll be an idiot in the future. Common sense is knowing that you should try not to be an idiot now. - J. Jacques

06-06-2007, 07:45 PM	#23 (permalink)
cyklone Crazy Location: Adelaide, South Australia	As a novel idea, have you thought of becoming a cleanskin. I used to love good dress watches, but some years ago my favourite packed it in so I decided to see if I could go without. After some withdrawal symptoms (looking at my empty wrist) I found it was great and very freeing (like not wearing underwear ). After all, other than the jewellery aspect of it, you don't need it for the time. Every where you look there is a digital clock somewhere, on your mobile, in your car, pda, etc.

06-06-2007, 09:18 PM	#24 (permalink)
macmanmike6100 High Honorary Junkie Location: Tri-state.	Kenneth Cole New York -- a favorite of mine -- often has some great watches right in your price range: http://www.kennethcole.com/scripts/s...S&viewall=true However, if you can find a store near you, I highly recommend the experience, as I tend to find a higher class selection.

06-06-2007, 10:23 PM	#25 (permalink)
aKula Psycho	http://www.seikousa.com/Product.aspx?productId=728 There's a similar model without the date, but I can't find it on the US website only the Australian one. Anyway here's a picture of it at least. __________________ "I am the wrath of God. The earth I pass will see me and tremble." -Klaus Kinski as Don Lope de Aguirre

06-07-2007, 05:26 AM	#26 (permalink)
LoganSnake We work alone Location: Cake Town	cyklone, a bare wrist is out of the question. I stopped wearing a watch in my freshman year of high school and lasted until my junior year. Then I went back to wearing a watch. It's as much a part of me as my hair. macmanmike6100, I completely forgot about Kenneth Cole watches. I'll give them a look. Thanks. aKula, is Seiko a reputable brand? I basically want a watch that would not only compliment my formal/outgoing attire but also invoke the thought of "that guy's got class". __________________ Maturity is knowing you were an idiot in the past. Wisdom is knowing that you'll be an idiot in the future. Common sense is knowing that you should try not to be an idiot now. - J. Jacques

06-13-2007, 02:32 AM	#27 (permalink)
Jetée The Reforms Location: Rarely, if ever, here or there, but always in transition	I just found out about this brand, and it looks to be quite the epitome of class with function and reason: Cerruti 1881 http://www.cerrutiwatches.com The quick google seach I did showed that most of the brand's watches fall just below the two-hundred mark, yet still preserve some exceptional quality. Maybe this is what you will find as fitting to your tastes, browse a bit, compare. __________________ As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world (that is the myth of the Atomic Age) as in being able to remake ourselves. —Mohandas K. Gandhi

06-13-2007, 02:32 PM	#28 (permalink)
LoganSnake We work alone Location: Cake Town	Thanks for the link, Jet. I just recently found a watch I really like on a website I haven't previously seen among Google search results. Most websites that carry it state the original price was around $900, but for some reason it is $170 now. Should I be suspicious or is that common with watches that are no longer in production? __________________ Maturity is knowing you were an idiot in the past. Wisdom is knowing that you'll be an idiot in the future. Common sense is knowing that you should try not to be an idiot now. - J. Jacques

06-13-2007, 02:47 PM	#29 (permalink)
Jetée The Reforms Location: Rarely, if ever, here or there, but always in transition	You should go to your local watch & timepiece dealer and ask about the brand name of the watch, as well as the quality to be expected of them. Although you may not want to buy a watch from those sorts of vendors, it also keen to note that they make a living by being more knowledgable than the next about all varieties of wristwatches. So, find a store or vendor near you to assist you, because you can't always trust what you see here on the net. __________________ As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world (that is the myth of the Atomic Age) as in being able to remake ourselves. —Mohandas K. Gandhi

06-13-2007, 02:59 PM	#30 (permalink)
LoganSnake We work alone Location: Cake Town	I have been going to stores for the past couple of days, trying on the watches I've found online. Some of the brands are not even sold in stores as they are imports, such as the case with the watch above. Many of those imports are genuine Swiss made watches of reputable quality, but not many people around here know about them, that's why it's a bit hard. __________________ Maturity is knowing you were an idiot in the past. Wisdom is knowing that you'll be an idiot in the future. Common sense is knowing that you should try not to be an idiot now. - J. Jacques

06-22-2007, 09:59 PM	#31 (permalink)
pocon1 Banned	nothing to say Last edited by pocon1; 07-06-2008 at 11:31 AM..

06-23-2007, 01:35 PM	#32 (permalink)
LoganSnake We work alone Location: Cake Town	Thanks pocon, but I don't like Movados either. Too barren for my tastes. I like my hour markings in some form. __________________ Maturity is knowing you were an idiot in the past. Wisdom is knowing that you'll be an idiot in the future. Common sense is knowing that you should try not to be an idiot now. - J. Jacques

06-23-2007, 01:52 PM	#33 (permalink)
Willravel ... a sort of licensed troubleshooter.	Logan, I know watches pretty well (I'd like to think). What are you going to be wearing with this, like what is your style? What color is your skin and hair?

06-23-2007, 08:14 PM	#34 (permalink)
LoganSnake We work alone Location: Cake Town	Skin color - pale Hair color - medium shade of brown My dress style has been described as classy/preppy by numerous people so I'll go with that. With this watch, I will be mostly wearing dress/fancy casual shirts and pants with shiny black or matte cream colored dress shoes. For a reference of what I would like to purchase, here's a pic of Seiko Spirit: This is ultimately what I want, but it is somewhat out of my reach at a price of $280. So if you can find anything similar to that, that'd be great. __________________ Maturity is knowing you were an idiot in the past. Wisdom is knowing that you'll be an idiot in the future. Common sense is knowing that you should try not to be an idiot now. - J. Jacques Last edited by LoganSnake; 06-23-2007 at 08:16 PM..

06-24-2007, 09:37 AM	#35 (permalink)
xepherys <3 TFP Location: 17TLH2445607250	Logan, Is this a dress watch for a night out on the town or for your day-to-day work wearing? If it's for work, you may want to consider a metal band, as it's sort of a power couture thing these days. A lot of high-rolling executives have forsaken leather watches in board meetings for a stylish metal band. It's the watch equivalent of a "power tie". For evenings out, I agree that leather can very often "look" better with many current styles. Just a thought! __________________ The prospect of achieving a peace agreement with the extremist group of MILF is almost impossible... -- Emmanuel Pinol, Governor of Cotobato My Homepage

06-24-2007, 11:22 AM	#36 (permalink)
LoganSnake We work alone Location: Cake Town	No, this is definitely for nights out and dress-up outings. I will continue wearing my stainless steel Fossil from the original post to work. __________________ Maturity is knowing you were an idiot in the past. Wisdom is knowing that you'll be an idiot in the future. Common sense is knowing that you should try not to be an idiot now. - J. Jacques

10-25-2007, 12:05 AM	#37 (permalink)
allaboutmusic Aurally Fixated	Cool thread, I love watches and am constantly in danger of buying more than I need. A 24-hour watch is definitely on my list now!!

10-25-2007, 04:04 PM	#38 (permalink)
allaboutmusic Aurally Fixated	I have just bought the coolest watch ever! It's a 24-hour watch made by Utinam in France. This one has the 12 at the top, and also has a little hour hand displaying standard 12 hour time (I might have that removed by my watchmaker). I can't wait to get my hands on it! Last edited by allaboutmusic; 10-25-2007 at 04:07 PM..

10-25-2007, 05:12 PM	#39 (permalink)
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01-12-2008, 05:28 PM	#40 (permalink)
allaboutmusic Aurally Fixated	Finally shelled out for a serious watch - a Breitling Superocean Steelfish. On a leather strap it looks classy enough to go with a suit, yet is chunky enough to look like an everyday watch. Not cheap though.