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Geo · 01-13-2008, 12:19 PM

Have been looking for a new watch myself, I like a few on this website http://www.christopherward.co.uk/ I think some of them would fit your requirments. Swiss movements too. Free Delivery

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genuinegirly · 01-13-2008, 12:35 PM

Skagen makes incredibly sturdy watches with a reasonable price. My stainless steel Skagen women's dress watch has been through a rediculous beating and doesn't show any scratches. It's good for every-day, as well as dressy. Since it's water proof to 3ATM, I've worn it snorkeling, mountain biking, high-altitude hiking...

LoganSnake · 01-13-2008, 12:50 PM

I'm actually still shopping for a good deal. My uncle's going on a cruise in a few months and suggested that I make a list of watches I like and he'll try to find them wherever he's going since the watches there are about half the price of what you can get them for here and are duty free.

allaboutmusic · 01-13-2008, 01:38 PM

You may want to check a watch forum - http://www.watchuseek.com has an Affordable Watches forum for example. I really like mechanically wound watches now and am looking at getting a handwound Poljot at some point. Their Journey chronos are beautiful.

highthief · 01-13-2008, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by LoganSnake

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

I am open to suggestions and recommendations. Thanks.

I actually bought that exact Skagen watch about a year ago - pretty happy with it and people do like the look.

I do think the strap is wearing a little prematurely, however.

Plus, I think it's the only thing I own that says "Made in Denmark".

allaboutmusic · 01-13-2008, 02:42 PM

I was under the impression that Skagens are marked Denmark but aren't actually made in Denmark - I may have gotten incorrect information.

Your comment on the leather wearing out brings me to another point - watches with standard strap lugs are much more flexible in that you can change straps according to your taste or simply to bring a tired-looking watch back to life. Also worth looking at if you buy a watch with a bracelet - if it has standard lugs you could swap it out for a strap later. Looking at your Fossil, it looks like that might be possible actually.

telekinetic · 02-04-2008, 02:08 PM

Just picked up some new wrist candy... Montblanc Timewalker Automatic

*edit: wow, terrible picture...i'll take a better one...*

Here's a generic shot of it until I find my good camera:

Spoiler: Mine only cost $20 in hong kong, though

allaboutmusic · 02-04-2008, 03:10 PM

Those MontBlanc Timewalkers are beautiful. I was very tempted by a used non-chrono one recently.

LoganSnake · 02-04-2008, 05:34 PM

Yeah, the ones with the leather strap are great. I'd buy one...if it didn't cost more than my monthly salary....

allaboutmusic · 04-11-2008, 04:23 AM

Been a while since I last posted in here - I've really started to get into the watch thing and have a wishlist that I'm starting to work down. My most recent acquisitions were a couple really nice Tags that I bought in mint condition... have wanted to own a Tag since I was in secondary school so it's like a dream come true.

Next: probably an Omega... although I want to save up and buy a Breitling Navitimer at some point.

opentocomments · 04-20-2008, 12:57 PM

I'd probably just go to the pawn shop and get a really good deal on a nice watch. Lightly used of course.

01-13-2008, 12:35 PM	#42 (permalink)
genuinegirly Eat your vegetables Super Moderator Location: Arabidopsis-ville	Skagen makes incredibly sturdy watches with a reasonable price. My stainless steel Skagen women's dress watch has been through a rediculous beating and doesn't show any scratches. It's good for every-day, as well as dressy. Since it's water proof to 3ATM, I've worn it snorkeling, mountain biking, high-altitude hiking... __________________ "Sometimes I have to remember that things are brought to me for a reason, either for my own lessons or for the benefit of others." Cynthetiq "violence is no more or less real than non-violence." roachboy

01-13-2008, 12:50 PM	#43 (permalink)
LoganSnake We work alone Location: Cake Town	I'm actually still shopping for a good deal. My uncle's going on a cruise in a few months and suggested that I make a list of watches I like and he'll try to find them wherever he's going since the watches there are about half the price of what you can get them for here and are duty free. __________________ 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

02-04-2008, 02:08 PM	#47 (permalink)
telekinetic zomgomgomgomgomgomg Location: Fauxenix, Azerona	Just picked up some new wrist candy... Montblanc Timewalker Automatic edit: wow, terrible picture...i'll take a better one... Here's a generic shot of it until I find my good camera: Spoiler: Mine only cost $20 in hong kong, though __________________ twisted no more Last edited by telekinetic; 02-04-2008 at 02:27 PM..

02-04-2008, 05:34 PM	#49 (permalink)
LoganSnake We work alone Location: Cake Town	Yeah, the ones with the leather strap are great. I'd buy one...if it didn't cost more than my monthly salary.... __________________ 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

04-20-2008, 12:57 PM	#51 (permalink)
opentocomments Psycho Location: St. Louis	I'd probably just go to the pawn shop and get a really good deal on a nice watch. Lightly used of course. __________________ How do we know that the sky is not green and we are all color-blind?

01-13-2008, 01:38 PM	#44 (permalink)
allaboutmusic Aurally Fixated	You may want to check a watch forum - http://www.watchuseek.com has an Affordable Watches forum for example. I really like mechanically wound watches now and am looking at getting a handwound Poljot at some point. Their Journey chronos are beautiful.

01-13-2008, 02:42 PM	#46 (permalink)
allaboutmusic Aurally Fixated	I was under the impression that Skagens are marked Denmark but aren't actually made in Denmark - I may have gotten incorrect information. Your comment on the leather wearing out brings me to another point - watches with standard strap lugs are much more flexible in that you can change straps according to your taste or simply to bring a tired-looking watch back to life. Also worth looking at if you buy a watch with a bracelet - if it has standard lugs you could swap it out for a strap later. Looking at your Fossil, it looks like that might be possible actually.

02-04-2008, 03:10 PM	#48 (permalink)
allaboutmusic Aurally Fixated	Those MontBlanc Timewalkers are beautiful. I was very tempted by a used non-chrono one recently.

04-11-2008, 04:23 AM	#50 (permalink)
allaboutmusic Aurally Fixated	Been a while since I last posted in here - I've really started to get into the watch thing and have a wishlist that I'm starting to work down. My most recent acquisitions were a couple really nice Tags that I bought in mint condition... have wanted to own a Tag since I was in secondary school so it's like a dream come true. Next: probably an Omega... although I want to save up and buy a Breitling Navitimer at some point.