gradofan1
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No hate hahahaha
Watches - another passion of ours, it seems...post your pics!
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Oh, they're supposed to keep time too? I thought they were jewelry.
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-Have you ever looked at a Grand Seiko? The workmanship is IMHO right on par with the best in the same-ish niche - Omega, Rolex, TAG - and their movements are second to none.
What I do feel about Japanese watches, though, is that they are somewhat lacking in the aesthetical department; it is not that they are ugly - they definitely aren't - but to my eyes, they just lack this... ...something which most classy Swiss watches have. There's something about the (seemingly) effortless elegance of the finest Swiss watches which I don't see in most Japanese watches.
That is probably down to my taste being tuned more towards Swiss than Japanese design, though - I wouldn't be surprised if the Japanese claim that 'Swiss watches are good technically, but they're just not as elegant as our home-grown offerings....'
Me ...Seiko fan boi ...its ok guys ...Japanese Swiss ...or any make or brand as long as you like it.
That's all it matters ...your money ..buy what you like ..buy what you can afford.
That's all it matters ...your money ..buy what you like ..buy what you can afford.
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Damn, the Apple concept watch is gorgeous.
http://www.ibtimes.com/apple-iwatch-could-rival-iphone-ipad-popularity-morgan-stanley-predicts-1627360
http://www.ibtimes.com/apple-iwatch-could-rival-iphone-ipad-popularity-morgan-stanley-predicts-1627360
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Suunto Core and Gambit for hiking and trails. Casio Pathfinder PAW5000-1 for all else. Not really into "bling"
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I don't see anything special there... It looks like a glorified bracelet instead of a watch!
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Ew, that doesn't look that good imo, uh, here you go
https://kairoswatches.com/
I want the $1000 black one...
https://kairoswatches.com/
I want the $1000 black one...
gradofan1
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That is cool and an interesting concept.
It's a shame they won't actually look that nice. The display transparency will only be around 40-60% so it's more translucent than transparent. And the designs are not finalized so we could see something entirely different come launch. I'll wait to see how they turn out at launch.
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It's the future, man. I still regret not buying one of those Final Fantasy watches when I had a chance.
The AVI-8 V-4024-01 "Lancaster Bomber" watch is a lightning deal tomorrow at 12:30 PM eastern. I don't know anything about the brand but I have to say the pairing of that watch face and that band is damned pretty. It's currently listed at $135 and I don't know what the lightning price will be, but this is almost bite-the-back-of-my-hand gorgeous. Japanese movement with a mineral display, so it's not the highest quality but if the price is right I think I'll be jumping on this classy beauty.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IWSK0L6/
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IWSK0L6/
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The AVI-8 V-4024-01 "Lancaster Bomber" watch is a lightning deal tomorrow at 12:30 PM eastern. I don't know anything about the brand but I have to say the pairing of that watch face and that band is damned pretty. It's currently listed at $135 and I don't know what the lightning price will be, but this is almost bite-the-back-of-my-hand gorgeous. Japanese movement with a mineral display, so it's not the highest quality but if the price is right I think I'll be jumping on this classy beauty.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IWSK0L6/
Well, it seems there are reviews for other of their watches on amazon and it seems they are not made to last...
If you are looking for an "aviator" watch, I can definitely recommend:
http://www.steinhartwatches.de/en/Aviation-Vintage,487.html
Higher priced of course, but excellent looking, good materials and Steinhart is a great company.
I passed on the AVI-8. Even during the lightning deal it looked like workmanship wasn't worth the price they were asking. The various images show misaligned paint and overall a lack of attention to the fine details. I've had sub-$100 watches that have precise detailing so even though I liked the look quite a bit it wasn't worth the investment. And I think if I'm to buy another watch any time soon it'd be either one I've had my eyes on for some time or a nice automatic with Swiss movement.
