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Originally Posted by waffles /img/forum/go_quote.gif
The main reason for me to buy a nice watch is simply because I want a watch that I will be able to wear forever. I really like the milgauss, but with that huge jump in price over most omegas, it would have to be much more noticeable to be worth the money to me. I like the Tissot watches, just haven't had the time to check one out.
I am going to be in my mid 20's and starting college, and already have pretty much everything planned out and paid for. This is just one last purchase to decide on.
So, how often do you hear "hey is that a rolex?"
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I used to be in my mid-twenties, too. Today I'm 36 and my tastes have changed
substantially. I'm pretty sure my tastes will be different at 46 and 56, too. I'm certain that the watch I'm wearing today won't be on my wrist.
If you take any advice from this thread, realize that your tastes are not set in stone and that you might not want a Rolex at 30. I'd go so far to say that something else will catch your eye in the next few years and you'll justify selling the Rolex at a steep loss to finance your next toy. You haven't been around long enough to understand how you're going to change. I still don't entirely see it, either, but I've seen enough to know it is going to happen.
If you want a high quality watch at a reasonable price, I'm fond of the offerings from Fortis, Sinn and Stowa. Venturas are wonderful, but the company is gone. I still keep a Vmatic around because I love it. No one aside from watch geeks will drool over these brands. However, they are well made, accurate and attractive watches you can enjoy greatly.
If you want women to notice your watch, go pick up a vintage Accutron Spaceview and put it on a green alligator strap. Believe me, women will notice and comment. When they do, take it off and tell them to listen to it. Accutrons (at least the old ones) run off a tuning fork that hums at 360Hz. They're frighteningly accurate and reliable, but were killed off by quartz in the seventies. Anyhow, a humming watch will make people go wide eyed on first listen and the skeleton dial of the Spaceview is fascinating. You can get ones in good shape for $250-$350 and a service is about $100. Further, it'll give you the opportunity to talk to someone about the tuning fork and an opportunity to touch and/or hold hands while letting her listen. If you're tryin to pick someone up, that'll give you a lot more opportunity than a shiny Oyster on your wrist.