[cyberspyder]

If you're lucky one of the Marathon SAR/TSAR/GSAR.

 

[mralexosborn]

Well the outlet stores in my area (Seiko) are actually more expensive then buying online. And I am but a mere child and don't have money in the four digits (although I agree that is where watches start getting interesting).

 

[shane55]

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Well the outlet stores in my area (Seiko) are actually more expensive then buying online. And I am but a mere child and don't have money in the four digits (although I agree that is where watches start getting interesting).

Oh I don't necessarily agree...
This was bought in China, it was really inexpensive, and I think it's kind of interesting.
Mao waves as it ticks.
 

 

 

 

[rasmushorn]

One day those Mao watches will be worth a lot. Just don't wear them in Poland.

Very cool indeed!  

 

[shane55]

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One day those Mao watches will be worth a lot. Just don't wear them in Poland.

Very cool indeed!  

Gee, I sure hope so.

 
As for wearing it in Poland. No worries whatsoever. I've actually only worn it once or twice. It's really a terrible timepiece. Also it's got a nasty scratch on the glass (not crystal) that you can see in the photo. Not sure how it got there, but it's really annoying / distracting.

 
But thanks for the travel-wear advice! 

 

 

 

[Anaxilus]

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Reminds me of this one:
 

 

 

[shane55]

(hold tongue... hold tongue....) snap... no I can't....
 
Yes, but only one of them is a real communist, can you tell which? 

 
 
 
O crap, I'll be bannished forever!!!  It was just a joke, really!!!
Don't taze me bro....

 

[Anaxilus]

Zap!
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJFC1qFCgyA&feature=related
 
We now return you to your programming:
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcE9dMYprbY

 

[shane55]

 
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We now return you to your programming:
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcE9dMYprbY

Thanks...
 
While I find much (if not most) of the Breitling line to be a bit busy and gaudy, I've always liked this piece.
 
I also like the Superocean line (especially Heritage) ( http://www.breitling.com/en/index.php#/models/aeromarine/superocean-heritage-chronographe/ )  and Super Avenger.

 

[drewjp]

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I'm in the US.
 
My budget has grown a little bit, and now I'm just debating between that Tissot (here) and this Hamilton. Does anyone have any suggestions? At this point I'm thinking that I might prefer the Tissot still.

 
I love my Hamilton, but that Tissot is great looking! They're both owned by Swatch, so you can't go wrong with either one.
 

 

[Anaxilus]

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I love my Hamilton, but that Tissot is great looking! They're both owned by Swatch, so you can't go wrong with either one.
 

Almost everything Swiss is owned by Swatch.
 
http://www.swatchgroup.com/

 

[Juergen]

About to take my watch passion to the next level.  I currently own a Citizen (Skyhawk, Nighthawk & Navisail) a nice Rado and a couple cheapies.  I would like a Military/Pilot style w/ an automatic swiss movement.  My two current favorites are the Victorinox Airboss Mach 6 (in black) and the Sinn 857 UTC.  I really like the Sinn but it's about $500 more.  My main concern with Victorinox is that they also make $100 watches (very nice ones btw) and I don't think the resale value is as good as Sinn.  Any thoughts?

 

[drewjp]

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About to take my watch passion to the next level.  I currently own a Citizen (Skyhawk, Nighthawk & Navisail) a nice Rado and a couple cheapies.  I would like a Military/Pilot style w/ an automatic swiss movement.  My two current favorites are the Victorinox Airboss Mach 6 (in black) and the Sinn 857 UTC.  I really like the Sinn but it's about $500 more.  My main concern with Victorinox is that they also make $100 watches (very nice ones btw) and I don't think the resale value is as good as Sinn.  Any thoughts?

I LOVE Sinns. They are worth the extra money IMO. Well-engineered and simple.

 

[intoflatlines]

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About to take my watch passion to the next level.  I currently own a Citizen (Skyhawk, Nighthawk & Navisail) a nice Rado and a couple cheapies.  I would like a Military/Pilot style w/ an automatic swiss movement.  My two current favorites are the Victorinox Airboss Mach 6 (in black) and the Sinn 857 UTC.  I really like the Sinn but it's about $500 more.  My main concern with Victorinox is that they also make $100 watches (very nice ones btw) and I don't think the resale value is as good as Sinn.  Any thoughts?

 
I know this is way below your budget (and not as prestigous as some other common German brands like Sinn and Stowa), but I'm enjoying this pilot's style watch by Junkers - 6270M-2. It has all the specs I was looking for: Titanium case and bracelet, sapphire crystal, Superluminova lume, ETA 2824-2 movement.. looks very similar to a Sinn 656/556 (I think the Junkers actually looks much better.. date is more clear, very readable dial, red seconds hand adds a lot), but for much less. If I had more cash to spend I'd have gotten a Sinn or Stowa but for cost effectiveness, I think I made the right choice. I posted this a few pages back so it might look familiar:
 

 

 

 

[shane55]

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About to take my watch passion to the next level.  I currently own a Citizen (Skyhawk, Nighthawk & Navisail) a nice Rado and a couple cheapies.  I would like a Military/Pilot style w/ an automatic swiss movement.  My two current favorites are the Victorinox Airboss Mach 6 (in black) and the Sinn 857 UTC.  I really like the Sinn but it's about $500 more.  My main concern with Victorinox is that they also make $100 watches (very nice ones btw) and I don't think the resale value is as good as Sinn.  Any thoughts?

The Sinn has my vote.
I'm a Sinner from way back. One of my faves...
I can't comment on resale other to say that I would guess you are correct.