[AndrewG]

So I have a gift certificate around $600 at amazon, I want to buy 2-3 nice watches, after browsing briefly on amazon, I found some watches that look nice to me. I prefer black, classy watches, black band... maybe I would get one casual one and one very nice one. I don't know anything about watches, so if anyone is an aficionado, please point me to some that may be 'better' than these, I am not set on these.

To make a headphone analogy, something like Shure E530 IEM version of a casual watch, and a fancy watch which is more like the Grado RS1. Let me know your thoughts!

Amazon.com: Seiko 5 Automatic XXL All Black PVD Dive Watch Japan Model: Seiko: Watches

Amazon.com: Citizen Ec Men's Chronograph Canvas Watch #AT0200-05E: Watches

Amazon.com: Seiko Men's Chronograph Watch SND729: Seiko: Watches

 

[appophylite]

Try taking a look at the watch forum in the Gear-Fi Section:

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f90/wa...ur-pics-70190/

There are tons of watches to take a look at in there and lots of recommedations!

 

[aaron313]

Why not buy one kick-ass watch?

 

[Rednamalas1]

like a vintage Omega? *drool

 

[Comfy]

I love this one:
Amazon.com: TAG Heuer Men's Formula 1 Chronograph Quartz Watch #CAH1110.BT0714: Tag Heuer: Watches

 

[nsx_23]

I'm a IWC person....

 

[Samgotit]

Oh for Chronos sake, I'm going to be sick all over my shoes. You're going to squander a perfectly good gift certificate to get lots of crap? What the hell is Scratch Resistant Hardlex? OK, I just put "Hardlex" into google images and all the thumb nails were piles of crap. I'd be embarrassed to give a homeless person the time. Those are little boys watches.

Seriously, get and automatic and a sappharrie crystal. These guys are probably not AD's, but I'd do it anyway. Kick up the extra bill and get something worth it.

Amazon.com: Oris Men's TT1 Titan Diver Strap Watch 73375338454RS: Oris: Watches

Amazon.com: Oris Williams F1 Team Day Date Steel Black Mens Watch 635-7560-4164MB: Oris: Watches

Amazon.com: Oris Williams F1 TT2 Stainless Steel Mens Watch 635-7560-4161RS: Oris: Watches

Amazon.com: Oris Williams F1 Automatic Strap Watch 63575954164RS: Oris: Watches

Oris - Purely mechanical Swiss watches.

[size=xx-small]Disclaimer: I have an Oris. I'm totally biased.[/size]

 

[will75]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Samgotit /img/forum/go_quote.gif Oh for Chronos sake, I'm going to be sick all over my shoes. You're going to squander a perfectly good gift certificate to get lots of crap? What the hell is Scratch Resistant Hardlex? OK, I just put "Hardlex" into google images and all the thumb nails were piles of crap. I'd be embarrassed to give a homeless person the time. Those are little boys watches. Seriously, get and automatic and a sappharrie crystal. These guys are probably not AD's, but I'd do it anyway. Kick up the extra bill and get something worth it. Amazon.com: Oris Men's TT1 Titan Diver Strap Watch 73375338454RS: Oris: Watches Amazon.com: Oris Williams F1 Team Day Date Steel Black Mens Watch 635-7560-4164MB: Oris: Watches Amazon.com: Oris Williams F1 TT2 Stainless Steel Mens Watch 635-7560-4161RS: Oris: Watches Amazon.com: Oris Williams F1 Automatic Strap Watch 63575954164RS: Oris: Watches Oris - Purely mechanical Swiss watches. [size=xx-small]Disclaimer: I have an Oris. I'm totally biased.[/size]

I second going with an automatic and sapphire crystal. Oris makes GREAT watches and are priced well under their value and my opinion.

Here is the Oris Diver I own (Carlos Coste Limited Edition Chronograph):

Or, try an Ocean7. They are swiss made high quality divers at a price way below what you get from a BIG name company with lesser quality:

 

[AndrewG]

I like the design of this Welder I am looking at:

Amazon.com: Welder 3302 K24 Chrono Mens Watch: KENMAR WATCHES

Do you guys think this is a good watch? It looks big, I might spring for it

edit: eh, just saw some pics on peoples wrists, way too big, I like that Oris diver above

 

[Jmmmmm]

I'm no watch aficionado, but I like my Citizen Eco-drive watch. I thought it was pretty decent looking, but for some reason, I've been getting compliments on it constantly. Other colors: Citizen Calibre 3100 « WristWatch

 

[iakonafuji]

Why not save up and put it towards a single timepiece that you can keep for all of your lifetime, and pass down to your child in the future? I've inherited my dad's Rolex Datejust and it already has a significant amount of sentimental value already....

 

[ericj]

That seiko 5 is snazzy but sells for $250-$300 on ebay all day long from reputable sellers.

And yes, the guys in singapore selling seikos on ebay are considered rock-solid reputable oldschool good guys by watch geeks.

I, for one, as the owner of at least a dozen watches, can agree with the concept of buying 2 or 3 nice ones. It's just a shame to be limited to amazon.com.

 

[nsx_23]

Quote:

Originally Posted by iakonafuji /img/forum/go_quote.gif Why not save up and put it towards a single timepiece that you can keep for all of your lifetime, and pass down to your child in the future? I've inherited my dad's Rolex Datejust and it already has a significant amount of sentimental value already....

My parents have said that if I graduate with a first or second honor from uni, they'll buy me an IWC of my choice (up to a certain price limit of course

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[iakonafuji]

Quote:

Originally Posted by nsx_23 /img/forum/go_quote.gif My parents have said that if I graduate with a first or second honor from uni, they'll buy me an IWC of my choice (up to a certain price limit of course )

Portofino Automatic

 

[nsx_23]

I'm a big IWC fan because I'm a big mercedes fan as well....