What wristwatch do you wear?

Originally Posted by Dave 330i

I used to wear the Omega Moon watch. Then I put it away and common sense got me favoring the Timex Triathlon. Sad to say that my Moon watch was stolen, and as many times I wanted to buy another one for sentimental reasons, I haven't, or I could have bought a Rolex. I don't need an expensive watch to be flashy. I'm just great as I am.

Dave, when and where was your Omega stolen? That sucks man, i know the feeling. When i lived south of Pico, years ago, my apartment was broken into and they got me really bad

Originally Posted by Steve645

Dave, when and where was your Omega stolen? That sucks man, i know the feeling. When i lived south of Pico, years ago, my apartment was broken into and they got me really bad

I know it sucks, not for the montary value, but the sentimental value cannot be replaced. They got the Omega my dad left behind for me too. The detective in Houston (not in LA) who worked the case said the guy probably sold them in a bar for $20 each.

Originally Posted by akula57

Only kidding, but really curious as to what you guys wear or own. No offense. $20 watches keep great time and make that 330i and insurance more affordable.

I've got a vintage Accutronic Swiss watch my dad gave me ages ago - I wear that to formal events.

My "other" watch is an LL Bean branded job, nice but nothing special.

Most of the time I never wear a watch because I work at home, run my own business and keep my own schedule - it's the ultimate "statement".

Ed

Fossil Steel. Cost a buck 25, I've had it for around seven years and still tells time .

The way your dad looked at it, this watch was your birthright. He'd be damned if any of the slopes were gonna get their greasy yellow hands on his boy's birthright. So he hid it in the one place he knew he could hide something: his ass. Five long years, he wore this watch up his ass. Then when he died of dysentery, he gave me the watch. I hid this uncomfortable piece of metal up my ass for two years. Then, after seven years, I was sent home to my family. And now, little man, I give the watch to you.

Originally Posted by hts

The way your dad looked at it, this watch was your birthright. He'd be damned if any of the slopes were gonna get their greasy yellow hands on his boy's birthright. So he hid it in the one place he knew he could hide something: his ass. Five long years, he wore this watch up his ass. Then when he died of dysentery, he gave me the watch. I hid this uncomfortable piece of metal up my ass for two years. Then, after seven years, I was sent home to my family. And now, little man, I give the watch to you.

That deserves a ROFLcopter...

I have a Link, but I expect to buy myself a !GETTING LAID OFF! present within the next month and a half or so. This isn't a bad thing, trust me on this.

Originally Posted by AJAX

That deserves a ROFLcopter...

I expect to buy myself a !GETTING LAID OFF! present within the next month and a half or so. This isn't a bad thing, trust me on this.

In that case congrats! And those Carreras are nice.

I normally don't wear watch, but when I do, I wear the Citizen one that never have to change the battery, using sun or light to charge.

Swatch Watch
j/k Fossil only thing I can afford after the payments.

This Festina:

and 2 Fossil's. I'm really hard on watches, so I don't get anything really nice. Maybe once I park my ass at a desk for 8 hrs a day, I'll get a better watch. But for now, I'm happy looking at them in the store.

Here is my modest collection...just starting out:



ROLEX
Seadweller

PANERAI
PAM090 Power Reserve

ZENITH
Open Chrono XXL

Originally Posted by TD

EDIT- Nevermind

dammit, I missed all the action ...




don't own any watches, never cared to wear one ...

come to think of it, I don't presently own any BMW's either

I got my first nice watch about 2 years ago for my birthday from my parents. It's an awesome watch...Citizen Eco-Drive Blue Angels Skyhawk. Before this I had the cheap-o timex triathalon, which I wore for a good 4 years before this one.

For those who don't know, The Eco-Drive is SOLAR powered and doesn't have a battery. Pretty cool....and if left in the dark it can keep time for 4 YEARS. The best feature is when it is in the dark the second hand stops moving and the digital displays turn off. This makes it cool to cover up and let light back on it....the second hand zooms around to the right position and the digital displays come back on. I love this watch and plan on keeping it till it breaks (hopefully it wont)

Here's the stock picture of it, mine has a few more scratches than it:


This is the picture on the back of the face:

Originally Posted by dojobi

I haven't worn a watch for about 4 years now. My mobile phone took its place.

They are attractive, though, so I can appreciate a good watch. For me, I just couldn't see any reason to continue wearing mine when my mobile had the time. So my old 21st birthday present went into a box and has never seen the light of day since.

Same here. I have clocks in every room of the house at home, a big one in the garage and almost everything comes with a clock these days. The coffee maker, the stove, the microwave, the TV, the DVD player, the stereo, the computer, the calculator, etc. I can hardly look in any direction of any room without seeing the time somewhere. When I'm in the car, the time is displayed on the dash and when I'm not in the car, the cell phone defaults to the time in bold numbers. I never really liked wearing a watch and there just isn't much need to anymore, so I don't. I can appreciate them on other people though.

I have a Timex Ironman Triathlon with 100 lap memory. This is my favorite watch, and I buy them all the time. I have 4 of them!! Of all watches I've had, the chronometer is the most flexible one that I have found, by far.

I also got a Suunto dive watch since I go scuba diving.

That's all I will ever need. Actually... I can't get enough of those Timex watches. I use them for alot of things.


If you are really into collecting watches, I would stay away from Fossils, Movados, Breitling, Citizens, Tag Hauers, and Rolex. They are all decent watches, but they just reek of a person trying desperately looking for status --my opinion of course.

I kinda like brands like IWC. These are very classy watches that are understated 'bling'. They don't standout, but they make you go 'hmm.... something special here.'

I personally like the DaVinci series myself, and the DaVinci Perpetual Watches:

http://www.prestigetime.com/item.php?item_id=230
http://www.timezone.com/library/horo...horologium0015
http://www.caronelwatches.com/carone...6&parent_id=20

The Portuguese series looks great too:

http://www.orolus.com/iwcportuguese.shtml


So to that guy looking for the perfect 'hey I'm getting laid off' gift. Then, the above choices is a great way to indulge.

Have fun collecting.

SS GMT-II circa 1995. Bought new for myself at my first "real" job.
Had the red/black bezel changed to black at NYC service center when in for first service.
Many people do not like this look, but I do - the look of a sub, the function of a GMT-II (three timezones).



I love watches though even though I cannot afford any more right now - keep posting pics!

Originally Posted by Plaz

I don't wear a watch.

Movado!

I'd sell the BMW before I gave up watch collection.

I wear the watch 12 - 16 hrs/day.
I drive the car a couple hours a month.

Originally Posted by CCogan

Rolex's, H&K's, Randall's & custom 1911's. Time-proven classics.

Couldnt agree more. Heck, Ill take a garden variety 1911.

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Originally Posted by Test_Engineer

I'm really hard on watches, so I don't get anything really nice.

Me too.

I bought this Tag and I expect it to last a very long time. I wear my watch 24/7, and often forget to take it off when wrenching on my car. Friends told me, "you won't forget once you've got a Tag.."

heh. yeah, right. The bezel is already quite scratched . Face is perfect, however.

Originally Posted by SmoothCruise

I kinda like brands like IWC. These are very classy watches that are understated 'bling'. They don't standout, but they make you go 'hmm.... something special here.'

I personally like the DaVinci series myself, and the DaVinci Perpetual Watches:

http://www.prestigetime.com/item.php?item_id=230
http://www.timezone.com/library/horo...horologium0015
http://www.caronelwatches.com/carone...6&parent_id=20

IWC DaVinci's are beautiful, but I don't think there are too many on the Fest that are going to lay out $30K+ for a watch.

I like this one:
http://www.fossil.com/shopping/produ...roductID=18233



From here:
http://www.productdose.com/2006/03/0...0-geek-watches

Originally Posted by AsianImage

Here is my modest collection...just starting out:



ROLEX
Seadweller

The date magnifier looks a bit small on that Sea dweller .

Originally Posted by Frank Rizzo

I'd sell the BMW before I gave up watch collection.

I wear the watch 12 - 16 hrs/day.
I drive the car a couple hours a month.

Yeah, but you use your car a couple of hours a month by driving it.
Do you use your watch 12-16 hours a day by looking at it that long?