Watches

[MisterSkiMask]

nice watch, it will serve you well for years

[The1]

Originally Posted by N8N

The1, are you considering selling a Jazzmaster or Ventura?

The jazzmaster. It's a nice watch, I just have nicer watches I prefer to wear regularly.

[mike the snake]

Super bummed. Today I crashed on my motorcycle, got pretty banged up, but the worst part is I was wearing my Submariner, and it got tatered in the crash.

[GeeRam]

Originally Posted by mike the snake

Super bummed. Today I crashed on my motorcycle, got pretty banged up, but the worst part is I was wearing my Submariner, and it got tatered in the crash.

Bummer

I must admit, I never wear my Sub when riding the Harley.

[SaMaster14]

I went for the GMT Master II over the submariner (high school graduation gift). Everyone and their dad had a submariner... so I wanted something different. I also don't dive, but I do travel and I actually use the GMT functions on my watch.

Would have LOVED a daytona (being the "driver's watch" but the base models were obviously above my price range at this point).







Although, my luxury time piece, which I still wear from time to time was the Tag Heuer Link Automatic Chronograph. Love the chronograph feature and use it when I wear the watch, and I love the blue face:

[trapshot68]

Just picked up an Omega Speedmaster Day/Date.

[bing240sx]

^^^

this is one of my favs, i picked one up a couple years ago and am wearing it now.

only way to make it better is by putting it on the Cordura Strap with Omega deployment

here's mine

[trapshot68]

^^ yeah, been looking around for the deployment clasp. $$$, but then after that, you can pretty much run any strap you want.

Actually looking at a bunch of straps to throw on it. Only thing I don't like about the bracelet now is no half-link options, so it's a smidge tight, or little loose.

[bing240sx]

btw, if you want to go leather i have a few extra authentic Omega straps and buckles that have never been used... i buy them for future watches as i come across them since it's such a pain in the ass to buy from old women that work in the jewellery stores that get the Omega licenses.

the only way to get around that hassle is to go right to an Omega boutique, if you're near one.



that's my Cal 265 Omega and a few of the extra straps i have... i think i have 3 extra straps and an extra deployment

[The1]

Originally Posted by mike the snake

Super bummed. Today I crashed on my motorcycle, got pretty banged up, but the worst part is I was wearing my Submariner, and it got tatered in the crash.

ouch, that sucks....

how's the bike?

and most importantly, how are you? other then bummed.

[mike the snake]

Thanks.

Bike's probably totalled. I'm alive, broke my left ring finger, left big toe, and a couple ribs, rashed up at all 4 corners. Certainly could have been much worse, it was a wicked highside crash that sent me flying, then rolling.

I'm hoping my insurance will cover the watch. Bracelet is damaged and bezel is gone, still functions though.

Mike

[The1]

Fu--! That sucks, definitely probably the longest few seconds of your life eh? We're you riding alone? Or we're there friends around to help out?

And definitely could have been a lot worse. Thinking you'll replace the bike?

[shah269]

All your watch do is tell time....oh how 1999 of you!
https://www.lunatik.com/products/lunatik

[Team Plutonium]

Originally Posted by shah269

All your watch do is tell time....oh how 1999 of you!
https://www.lunatik.com/products/lunatik

That's the reason you don't get laid.

[The1]

Originally Posted by shah269

All your watch do is tell time....oh how 1999 of you!
https://www.lunatik.com/products/lunatik

Correct me if I'm wrong, but they stopped making that Nano long ago didn't they? So how 2005 of you...

Originally Posted by Team Plutonium

That's the reason you don't get laid.

Watches are manly jewelry, and the ladies like them . they like to see guys passionate about things. Makes them hot

But wearing an outdated iPod on your wrist.... Makes them think you are a technologically advanced hipster and they will avoid you Nobody wants to watch you play with your watch. And with that on your wrist, that's all you'll do.

And what happens when the charge runs out half way through the day on you? Put it in your back pocket out of embarrassment?

[shah269]

Nah they still make the Nano....I think! =)
But just goes to show you elegent design doesn't have to cost you an arm a leg.
Not bad for all of $40 =)

[fireline43]

ooo and i thought my $500 casio gshock giez was a big deal then I walked into this thread.

[krown]

Gotta love them Speedys. This is mine.

[mike the snake]

I'm not sure if I'll replace the bike. I have an old Harley Shovelhead so I wouldn't be without a bike if I didn't replace the Duck.

If it gets totalled, I'll buy it back and sell it to the bike shop guy who said he'd buy it. If it gets repaired, I still may sell it and pocket the repair cash and still end up where I started money-wise.

Leaning more towards taking the money and getting a truck.

Originally Posted by The1

Fu--! That sucks, definitely probably the longest few seconds of your life eh? We're you riding alone? Or we're there friends around to help out?

And definitely could have been a lot worse. Thinking you'll replace the bike?

[dreamingat30fps]

I really like the classic look of the submariner, but I'm cheap so I bought an Invicta that looks just like it. I've had it for years now and still going strong. I love it.

[RingMeister01]

I love my Submariner and Daytona. Nice watches but balls cut the crap and get a Patek!

[Georgeair]

Originally Posted by mike the snake

IWC Portuguese is a sweet watch. Used ones definitely under 5 grand.

Best watch in the thread, but I've not seen them even second hand, in good condition, under $7,500 or so.

IMHO, this is one that would be worth the stretch for OP and perhaps tick off many of his boxes, not to mention being a unique and timeless classic.