Watch Aficionados?

[flipstah]

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Not really an aficionado but I was looking for a cheap 20 atm watch to go on vacation with (I loose watches like I loose hair) and was wondering about some suggestions? My current thought is to go with the Casio MDV-160.

Seiko Pepsi's are automatic and has better value IMO:

[Natty54]

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Those cost close to 50K do they not??

I am pretty sure that is a one-off watch. Sold @ auction for around $60k us if I remember correctly.

Maybe a similar monaco? Or did you buy it???? lol

[R_Ethug]

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mine is like the one in the picture but blue faced. and the strap has blue inside the holes.. its a cool watch for looks the clock itself is so small its silly

[EXP]

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I bought this on a whim as a beater and its been surprisingly comfortable and very rugged , Seiko Orange Monster 1st gen.

[Ur0Drivr]

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Another one of mine.

[Remedys]

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I picked up this Raymond Weil Freelancer Day/date a few weeks back.

[Kor]

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Not a bad choice that one.

I have been thinking about a new Omega Seamaster pretty seriously... the question is can I make myself wait for xmas?

[BaggedGLI]

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Bumping this up. Does anyone have someone they go to for batteries? I have 4-5 Nixons that are dead and I'd rather help someone out or go to someone who is known than just go drop off a bunch at the bay.

[Remedys]

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There is a small watch stand in Deerfoot mall, a Russian guy owns it. He has fixed a bunch of my watches.

And since the thread is back, here is what I picked up Friday. Oris Hawker Hunter, limited edition that sold out five years ago. Happened to come across one and got a great deal.

[Canadian Turbo]

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Nice purchase!!! I am still just living with my B&R and Tag as not enough spare income to justify anything new, but I am still lusting after Rolexs and Panerais , hopefully one day. Bamford is still doing some epic modded Rolexs but the prices are pretty insane!

[ToXicXxX]

Watches! Who wears em?

I've worn the same Omega Speedmaster Professional Ref 3570.50 for close to 7 years now and have finally decided to sell it and go for something a bit newer and exciting (the Speedy is awesome, don't get me wrong, but it's a bit small for me, and and a bit "office" compared to my nature).

I'd love options from any watch loving members! I was considering a gently used Omega Planet Ocean XL 8500 or a gently used Panerai 312.

[EXP]

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It really depends on what you want from a watch, for me I wanted a design, dial or look to be more or less timeless. not look dated in 10-20 -30 years plus. I wanted to be able to glance at it and tell the time with out having to examine it. It needed to be tough, stand up to yard work, bike riding paths or downhill, swimming, skating, day in and day out
winter or summer, and I wanted an automatic so I did not have to wind it repeatedly. I ended up with a Rolex Explorer II and have had it for 15 years and it has not missed a beat.
It has it's bumps and dings, scratches but still looks great, I have been through Submariners, GMT, and a couple Tudors [I still have a Tudor Sub and a moon watch ]
Recently I bought a Seiko Orange Monster and am really surprised and impressed at how tough and wearable this watch is. To look at my watches they really have no BLING but thats not what I wanted,[when most people ask if it is a fake I say yes] It does the job I want it to do, looks good ,is tough ,keeps time and will never look outdated.

[ToXicXxX]

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It really depends on what you want from a watch, for me I wanted a design, dial or look to be more or less timeless. not look dated in 10-20 -30 years plus. I wanted to be able to glance at it and tell the time with out having to examine it. It needed to be tough, stand up to yard work, bike riding paths or downhill, swimming, skating, day in and day out
winter or summer, and I wanted an automatic so I did not have to wind it repeatedly. I ended up with a Rolex Explorer II and have had it for 15 years and it has not missed a beat.
It has it's bumps and dings, scratches but still looks great, I have been through Submariners, GMT, and a couple Tudors [I still have a Tudor Sub and a moon watch ]
Recently I bought a Seiko Orange Monster and am really surprised and impressed at how tough and wearable this watch is. To look at my watches they really have no BLING but thats not what I wanted,[when most people ask if it is a fake I say yes] It does the job I want it to do, looks good ,is tough ,keeps time and will never look outdated.

Have actually been considering a Explorer 2 or a GMT, but I kinda don't want the social stigma that goes with them (saying it's fake is a good solution though). I also like a very large watch (hence the PAM or the POXL or even maybe an IWC, though I'm not huge on fliegers).

[asp gti]

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I had a black vestal which I wore for years. Really liked it. Now my daily is this Lum Tec. Got it a year or so ago from the wife as an engagement watch. Once I get more ahead money wise I would love to get some thing really nice.

Here is the daily

[Canadian Turbo]

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Well we have had a long going watch thread around these parts, but perhaps a bit quiet now a days:

http://www.eurodrivers.ca/forums/sho...ighlight=watch

Personally I have two nice watches a Tag Heuer Monaco which I have had for 8 years now and usually is my work/business watch and my other watch is a Bell & Ross BR01-94 which was my more casual choice, but since I have been slacking lately it has really been my daily for the last couple years and I have had it for 6 years now too. I am not sure I would ever sell either of them but I have been wanting something like a Rolex Milgauss or a Panerai for something new, but could be some time before I can afford to make such a purchase.