Watch Thread - Part Deux

Discussion in 'The Mainboard' started by Jorts, Apr 12, 2015.

  1. THF

    THF BITE THE NUTS, THUMB IN THE ASS!
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    Crazy talk in my mind.

    I love the stainless steel bracelet style so that skews my judgement.
     
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  2. slogan119

    slogan119 Her?
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    I’m good with it.
     
  3. 09knight

    09knight UCF-Beer-Bolts
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    If you like the look go for it.

    I have a leather band on an Air King and love it.
     
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  4. Hokeamania

    Hokeamania New username needed.
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    Is that a nato strap? I'm not a fan with that Rolex. I have a Seamaster that has a nylon nato strap that changes out with the bracelet, and I never use it. Looks cheap to me.
     
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  5. Fudd

    Fudd I bring terror like Stephen King
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    I can really see how this watch thing can get addicting.

    I think the GMT II Pepsi is next on my list. Will hopefully be a little bit more available on the used market by the time I'm ready for it.

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  6. Fudd

    Fudd I bring terror like Stephen King
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    And I've done a bit of research into the ceramic bezel and I'm really happy I got one. I think I'd kill myself if I scratched my bezel.
     
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  7. 2

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    It would be stupid to not put a $20 band on a $15,000 watch.
     
  8. Ball Gag Giorgio

    Ball Gag Giorgio do you like being chief of police?
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    James Bond had a submariner on a NATO strap. :twocents:
     
  9. Jorts

    Jorts "Ask about my Mortgage Services"
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    Wear what you like.
     
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  10. Jorts

    Jorts "Ask about my Mortgage Services"
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    So, this is pretty incredible & likely unattainable... case back <3 :fap::jizz:
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  11. Ball Gag Giorgio

    Ball Gag Giorgio do you like being chief of police?
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    They’re making 7,000 of them? I predict it will trade below retail relatively soon
     
  12. Jorts

    Jorts "Ask about my Mortgage Services"
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    I heard 1000, but the case back suggests otherwise
     
  13. Hokeamania

    Hokeamania New username needed.
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    Should be relatively easy to get close to release at a boutique.
     
  14. Jorts

    Jorts "Ask about my Mortgage Services"
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    I actually spoke to them about a month ago & they had all been allocated
     
  15. UKupNorth

    UKupNorth Well-Known Member

    How well do Breitling's hold their value? Are they still one of the more popular watches? Thinking about purchasing the watch below at auction, just not sure how high to bid. Not sure if I want to keep, or do a quick flip. Sorry about the size of the pics. Currently the high bidder.
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  16. Fudd

    Fudd I bring terror like Stephen King
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    Just bought this one as a beater. Wanted something with a rubber band and black face. In-house movement, sapphire crystal, power reserve indicator for $150 shipped. I've heard such good things about Orient.


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  17. Vinegar Strokes

    Vinegar Strokes Fire Izzo
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    What do you guys think on the mesh bracet style watch vs a stainless steel bracelet?
     
  18. BrickTamland

    BrickTamland You're not Ron...
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    I like it, but I’m Team Seiko for pretty much everything sub $500.
     
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  19. Jorts

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    By mesh you mean Milanais? See the1st post in this thread. Get more comments on that watch (due to the bracelet) than any other.
     
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  20. BrickTamland

    BrickTamland You're not Ron...
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    My first post-college watch was this skagen. Loved the mesh (think this is what you’re talking about) but it “frayed” and ended up having sharp points really quickly.
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  21. Vinegar Strokes

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    Thank you sir. Yes, it’s similar to your pic.
     
  22. Jorts

    Jorts "Ask about my Mortgage Services"
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    This Longines heritage diver is likely my next addition.

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  23. Fudd

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    From what I read you’re not alone, I really just don’t like the look of almost every Seiko.
     
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  24. Ball Gag Giorgio

    Ball Gag Giorgio do you like being chief of police?
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    Check out Dan Henry if you like vintage inspired pieces.
     
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  25. MODEVIL

    MODEVIL Well-Known Member
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    There seems to be some quality control issues with them and cracked crystals. Just FYI
     
  26. Drew63

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  27. CUpigpen12

    CUpigpen12 Well-Known Member
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    Thinking about making this my next one.
     
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  28. Jorts

    Jorts "Ask about my Mortgage Services"
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    Aqua terra is super comfy on wrist
     
  29. Schadenfred

    Schadenfred Well-Known Member

    Good looking Seiko. Would really pop if the second hand were red or something else other than white.
     
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  30. CUpigpen12

    CUpigpen12 Well-Known Member
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    Yeah, I went in to get a Speedmaster and came out with nothing because I was torn
     
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  31. Jorts

    Jorts "Ask about my Mortgage Services"
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    Which Speedy?
     
  32. Hokeamania

    Hokeamania New username needed.
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    This is gorgeous.
     
  33. BrickTamland

    BrickTamland You're not Ron...
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    Would look like a can of tuna fish on me :l
     
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  34. Schadenfred

    Schadenfred Well-Known Member

    Makes sense since the case is taken from the Seiko Tuna.
     
  35. CUpigpen12

    CUpigpen12 Well-Known Member
    TMB OG

    Hesalite Moonwatch
     
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  36. Fudd

    Fudd I bring terror like Stephen King
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    This is so beautiful

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  37. Jorts

    Jorts "Ask about my Mortgage Services"
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    & only gets better with age
     
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  38. BrickTamland

    BrickTamland You're not Ron...
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  39. Tiger Tiger Woods Y'all

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  40. BrickTamland

    BrickTamland You're not Ron...
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    Didn’t notice :(
     
  41. MODEVIL

    MODEVIL Well-Known Member
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    I like the Tudor GMT and the black bay 58 that Jorts passed on but at the price point I think I’d rather save for a speedy or seamaster.
     
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  42. Charlie Conway

    Charlie Conway Touch that thang fo
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  43. Flagpole

    Flagpole ps your cunt is in the sink
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    What seiko is this?
     
  44. rut row

    rut row Well-Known Member
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    so i'm looking for a daily wearer and like the seiko autos. the samurai is a nice diver with great lume, but seems too big to wear everyday around the office. probably need something like a sary057. any favorite sub $500 autos i should check out for daily wear?

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  45. BrickTamland

    BrickTamland You're not Ron...
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    I really like my SKX007 (pic from google images)
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    It’s on the smaller side of divers (I think) which works for my smaller wrist. I currently have it on a brown leather band, but as you can see it dresses up nicely with a jubilee or sportier with the included black nylon strap or a nato.
     
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  46. BrickTamland

    BrickTamland You're not Ron...
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    This is mine, rut row

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    Disclaimer - I know I know I know... I’ve been wearing others a bit more
     
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  47. rut row

    rut row Well-Known Member
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    The skx seems like a classic fan favorite. If I went that route I probably wouldn’t be able to resist getting a modded version.
     
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  48. Fudd

    Fudd I bring terror like Stephen King
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    This is such a fantastic channel, stumbled upon it a few months ago.

    Anyone have any other channels they really like? YouTube is where I've been acquiring my rudimentary watch knowledge.
     
  49. gopack2104

    gopack2104 Well-Known Member
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    Watchbox and Watchbox Reviews are awesome. Tim Mosso is a terrific watch guy.
     
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  50. rut row

    rut row Well-Known Member
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    hodinkee's channel has a 'talking watches' playlist for celebrity watch collections, which is pretty interesting.