[Sovkiller]

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Originally Posted by AGR I am about to get an Omega Speedmaster. I like the Seamaster line, as well. Here is my favorite Seamaster! If I had the money; I would buy this! (Retail is $1,999.00 U.S.)

This is a sexy looking watch...very nice indeed, I love it, if I just had the cash for it....

 

[stuartr]

AGR --
My dad has had that seamaster (or an equivalent) for over 20 years. He loves it and it has held up very well. They are gigantic though, so you should always try them on if you can. I am short (about 5'5") and I have fairly thin wrists and most of those big honkin' chronometers just look and feel huge. To give comparison to MD1032 my wrist is 7.25" in diameter...I feel like I am wearing a sundial. Fit is hugely important, as you are not going to enjoy that watch very much if it is annoying to wear it.

 

[AGR]

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Originally Posted by stuartr AGR -- My dad has had that seamaster (or an equivalent) for over 20 years. He loves it and it has held up very well. They are gigantic though, so you should always try them on if you can. I am short (about 5'5") and I have fairly thin wrists and most of those big honkin' chronometers just look and feel huge. To give comparison to MD1032 my wrist is 7.25" in diameter...I feel like I am wearing a sundial. Fit is hugely important, as you are not going to enjoy that watch very much if it is annoying to wear it.

I know what you mean. I tried that white dial GMT Seamaster on when I was in Las Vegas last year. It was perfect! I could wear it fine! You can see, I do like some big watches, if you back through this thread a little.

 

[immtbiker]

I stand corrected about the $6 camera comparison. When I was in the retail electronics business 7 years ago, and a 700k image was the highest, my statement ran true. I assume technology has caught up.

Can someone explain something to me? As a diver, I do not understand the bezel on dive watches, which is supposed to be to count down the minutes remaining on your oxygen. It actually goes the other way, and no matter how you set it, it doesn't show a countdown of time. Some models show red, in the last 10 minutes, as to warn you about time running out, but no matter how you try, let's say, putting the time, 30 minutes ahead, or putting the dot or arrow on the current time, it doesn't help with the time remaining situation. Did I explain myself right? Try it.

 

[jpburton5150]

i have a fossil arkitekt fs2966

my dad has

damn, i never realized they were that expensive, like $2500!!! and it was a gift from his boss, woah

 

[NEO]

My watches..Nike Old Flathead and Casio Mr.G Titanium

 

[chadbang]

That Nike is funky! I like it!

 

[MuZI]

Just got this Swiss Army Watch ( image taken from a site )

I have other watches, a Citizen, a Real and a Fake RADO, a Guess watch, and a Seiko.

 

[ipodstudio]

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Originally Posted by AGR I am about to get an Omega Speedmaster. I like the Seamaster line, as well. Here is my favorite Seamaster! If I had the money; I would buy this! (Retail is $1,999.00 U.S.) Here is the Speedmaster, I am getting.

Hmm...this one looks a little too close to this for comfort..

 

[AGR]

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Originally Posted by ipodstudio Hmm...this one looks a little too close to this for comfort..

The Rolex Explorer II GMT is over $2,000 more retail than the Seamaster GMT. It retails for $4,195.00. That Omega Seamaster GMT sits beautifully on my arm. If I wasn't buying a Speedmaster, that would be my choice!

 

[ipodstudio]

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Originally Posted by AGR The Rolex Explorer II GMT is over $2,000 more retail than the Seamaster GMT. It retails for $4,195.00. That Omega Seamaster GMT sits beautifully on my arm. If I wasn't buying a Speedmaster, that would be my choice!

Ouch! That's quite a difference. Probably almost the same watch, as well...

I like both of them. Is the one based on the other?

 

[ipodstudio]

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Originally Posted by MD1032 I looked at that thing with my mouth open for a full 30 seconds...no joke. That has got to be THE COOLEST watch I have ever seen. At 3150 it isn't exactly cheap, though. I'm in the market for a watch. The problem is finding one that fits! I have this gigantic wrist, about 8.25" around.

If you have big wrists you should look at something like MD1032s Trias:

One thing about watches, though: I've never lost money on any of my watches. Without exception I've sold them for more than or the same price as I paid when new. That Breitling cost me $2850 (if I remember right) and I sold it for $3150 a year later, used..go figure...

As such I don't worry about the money I invest in a decent watch because I can always recoupe it at will. Just keep it insured and you're fine...borrowed time, so to speak..

 

[AGR]

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Originally Posted by ipodstudio If you have big wrists you should look at something like AGRs Trias: One thing about watches, though: I've never lost money on any of my watches. Without exception I've sold them for more than or the same price as I paid when new. That Breitling cost me $2850 (if I remember right) and I sold it for $3150 a year later, used..go figure... As such I don't worry about the money I invest in a decent watch because I can always recoupe it at will. Just keep it insured and you're fine...borrowed time, so to speak..

Giddy Up!! I am wearing the Trias today!

 

[AGR]

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Originally Posted by ipodstudio Ouch! That's quite a difference. Probably almost the same watch, as well... I like both of them. Is the one based on the other?

Actually; they use different movements. Although; they are both GMT watches, which means you can set 2 different time zones. That red hand on each watch is the hour hand for the other time zone you select.

 

[ipodstudio]

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Originally Posted by AGR Actually; they use different movements. Although; they are both GMT watches, which means you can set 2 different time zones. That red hand on each watch is the hour hand for the other time zone you select.

Oh, OK: I had the Rolex GMT Master II beofre the Seadweller I have now. Nice watch!