Lithium Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 I'm on my phone now, so can't find you guys any pics, but I'll remember to do it when I get homeYes - hook me up.What's your budget? I'm guessing it's below $1k since because of your age - these are some brands that make high quality affordable watches: SeikoTissotOrientVictorinoxCitizenHamiltonJust don't get one of those awful fashion watches (D&G, Armani, Louis Vuitton, etc.)I'm on my phone now, so can't find you guys any pics, but I'll remember to do it when I get homeDoesn't your phone have the time?My phone isn't nearly as cool as my Omega Seamaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NGOG Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 I'm on my phone now, so can't find you guys any pics, but I'll remember to do it when I get homeYes - hook me up. What's your budget? I'm guessing it's below $1k since because of your age - these are some brands that make high quality affordable watches: SeikoTissotOrientVictorinoxCitizenHamiltonJust don't get one of those awful fashion watches (D&G, Armani, Louis Vuitton, etc.)Way, way below 1K. What's the cheapest, good quality watch you can get? The Orient Mag talked about is on the market for about £80, are there any nicer models? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magisme Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Fuck y'all. I bought it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lithium Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 (edited) The Orient Mako is the best bang for your buck. I believe mine cost about 100$ on Amazon. Mags' Orient Bambino is roughly twice the price. The cheapest watch I would wear is the Timex Weekender (around 50$): Edited April 21, 2014 by Lithium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NGOG Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Any leather strap options? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Len B'stard Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Fuck y'all. I bought it.I hope you mean the Tissot young man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lithium Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Any leather strap options?It's quite easy to change straps yourself, and most jewellers/watchmakers will do it for you. I'd get the Tissot Le Locle if I didn't have my Seamaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lithium Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 I want this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magisme Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Fuck y'all. I bought it.I hope you mean the Tissot young man.Yessir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Len B'stard Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 I want thisLith that looks fuckin awful, dont get that, ugh, it looks like the watchmakers equivalent of a flamboyant wrestlers leotard.@ Mags: Well played! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lithium Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 (edited) It's definitely not a watch for all occasions, but I think it would look great during summer - say if you're wearing a casual blue shirt. And I'm not going to get it, it costs like $6k. I think the watch at the top of my list would be the Patek Nautilus. Edited April 22, 2014 by Lithium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Len B'stard Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 (edited) Dont do all that money buying something and then get that man, its criminal, it looks like a little boys Captain America watch Its like people that lay out all this money on a Bentley or a Lambo and be like 'yknow, i think I'll get it in custard yellow!' See that last one is skill Edited April 22, 2014 by sugaraylen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lithium Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Yeah, it's definitely not at the top of my list. If I was to buy a watch in that price range, I'd buy something that would look great in all occasions. But I still think it's a cool watch with a cool history. If I was to get a Rolex, it would probably be the Submariner. It definitely wouldn't be an original choice, but it's the world's most popular sports watch for a reason - it's beautiful and it looks just as good with a suit as it does with a pair of shorts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Len B'stard Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 See thats more like it! Yknow, i think my cousins got that one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lithium Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Your cousin is a lucky man. Although the Sub can easily be confused with cheaper diver watches, as it's the most copied look in watch history.The Daytona is sexy as fuck too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Len B'stard Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 The one he had, i ain't looked at it closely in years, was like a grand and a half i think? Y'know what I want? A Breitling Super Avenger, with a chain and none of that fuckin' diamond bollocks.Exactly that one but with a dark background. Used to own a Hercules but ended up selling it, regret that like a fuckin' bastard though man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lithium Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 (edited) 1,5k pounds? Nah, a new Submariner costs roughly 5k.I'm not usually a fan of Breitling, as you know, but that one is very nice. Edited April 22, 2014 by Lithium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Len B'stard Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 (edited) Perhaps it was Oyster whatsisface then, had that kinda design though. They're smaller than you'd think too, the face of em. There's nothing quite like buying one of em though, with that fuckin' yellow box and the cushion and the certificate de authenticiteeeeeeeeeeeee or however the shit is in french, all that gear, that book that goes on about Bentleys and shit, proper gets me strokin' myself off and that Tip though for all you kiddies out there, if you're ever buying a Breitling (i wrote Bentley up there, fuck knows why, although Breitling do the clocks inside Bentleys too) and you're wondering if it's a snide a sure fire way to tell is to point it up at the lights, when it reflects well, cuz of the crystal shit they use to make the face, it should reflect back purple, if it don't it's a snide one. Edited April 22, 2014 by sugaraylen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lithium Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 It's a very common look - the Sub has many homages, which means that many less exclusive watch manufacturers make watches that look almost exactly the same as the Sub, but cheaper. I'm pretty sure you won't get a Rolex (and definitely not a Submariner) for 1,5k pounds unless it's vintage, like a used Precision: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magisme Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Love the Precision and the Daytona. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misch Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 The best value for money watchis by far the Seiko Sumo (~500$) imo - the finish and the movement are worth a 1000$ watch.Other good choices are the Seiko SKX007/009 or, as already mentioned, the Orient Mako. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lithium Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Them japs sure know how to make nice budget watches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lithium Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 I'm going to buy an Omega Speedmaster sooner or later 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estrangedtwat Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Here's the last watch I purchased.I can't wear it though...I don't have a shockingly red tie to go with it. I'm just a sucker for all things AKIRA/Otomo. When I saw that it was limited to 1000 pieces, I HAD to have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Drama Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 I'm going to buy an Omega Speedmaster sooner or laterLeather strap ftw.It's a very common look - the Sub has many homages, which means that many less exclusive watch manufacturers make watches that look almost exactly the same as the Sub, but cheaper. I'm pretty sure you won't get a Rolex (and definitely not a Submariner) for 1,5k pounds unless it's vintage, like a used Precision:That is one beautiful dial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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