Watches and BMW

nocturnal · 09-02-2005, 05:16 PM

BVLGARI, but usually wear my Guess chrono
Oh, and yes, my cell

deburn · 09-02-2005, 06:58 PM

Breitling Colt Automatic which is my everyday watch, mainly because it's automatic, Omega Constellation and an Oakley which I thought would be my sports activity watch but I never use it

puck724 · 09-06-2005, 03:21 AM

duuuude, i love watches. to name a few i ahve the cartier santos, a movado, 2 orises, a few fossil watches, and like 10 kenneht coles...theres just something about watches to me...and the trusty cell phone...

I miss my 325xi · 09-06-2005, 04:32 AM

puck, do you have the Santos 100? I was really looking into that. and what 2 orises do you have. i have a complication classic, a tt1 limited, and a miles davis limited.

davinet78 · 09-06-2005, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Pinzi

I love this watch, and would buy it if I had money.

how much does it cost

Nikki · 09-06-2005, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by davinet78

how much does it cost

it's on the bmw accessories site.

$275-$350

puck724 · 09-06-2005, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by I miss my 325xi

puck, do you have the Santos 100? I was really looking into that. and what 2 orises do you have. i have a complication classic, a tt1 limited, and a miles davis limited.

i do not have the santos 100. i have the santos de cartier, not the 2-tone or automatic.

the orises that i have are- TT2 white dial with steel bracelet and the williams F1 steel bracelet with the black dial.

the cartier i bought, the orises were gifts...very nive gitfts i might add.

these are the three i wear the least, although the catier gets more action than both orises.

chrisbin · 09-07-2005, 07:45 AM

Well I 've been looking again.......and I found one......but it was such a bargain that I'm buying it myself, and so my wife still owes me!!!!

Found a used, but perfect, limited edition Michael Schumacher signed version of:

That!

Love it!!

deburn · 09-08-2005, 07:00 PM

Chris, that's a great looking watch. Do you have any suggestions on buying a used watch? I've never bought something that expensive and used online (assuming you bought it online) for fear of getting ripped off. TIA

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Originally Posted by chrisbin

Well I 've been looking again.......and I found one......but it was such a bargain that I'm buying it myself, and so my wife still owes me!!!!

Found a used, but perfect, limited edition Michael Schumacher signed version of:

That!

Love it!!

Petercat · 09-08-2005, 08:29 PM

I've always loved Patek Philippe, a true classic.

I do like the Chopard Mille Miglia this year;
http://www.chopard.com/worldwide/fl/1w_mmigliafl.htm

I'm not familiar with their quality though. Any experiences?

cosmosblau · 09-09-2005, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Petercat

I've always loved Patek Philippe, a true classic.

I do like the Chopard Mille Miglia this year;
http://www.chopard.com/worldwide/fl/1w_mmigliafl.htm

I'm not familiar with their quality though. Any experiences?

Chopard is one of the few remaining independent family-run watch companies that make their own movements-- the "L.U.C.", but the Mille Miglia doesn't use it. They use the very reliable (but common) ETA 2894 movement for this watch, but it's COSC certified. It's still a very, very nice piece. Very high quality.

lxapilot118 · 09-09-2005, 04:02 AM

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date YachtMaster. Nice, but annoying having to shake it all the time to keep it running (don't constantly wear it).

chrisbin · 09-09-2005, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by deburn

Chris, that's a great looking watch. Do you have any suggestions on buying a used watch? I've never bought something that expensive and used online (assuming you bought it online) for fear of getting ripped off. TIA

Hi deburn - glad you like it too!

Sorry, can't help with the "buying advice" as I got this from a friend who is a jeweller with a local retail shop......if you know what you are looking for, and don't mind shipping from the UK, then I'd be happy to ask him to look out for one......

He's got a gold Rolex there at the moment....talk about heavy!! As new, boxed condition and half the orginal price.....if you like that kind of thing....

I miss my 325xi · 09-09-2005, 05:39 AM

ahhhh, dont we love fine cars and watches .... I love it...

cosmosblau · 09-09-2005, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by lxapilot118

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date YachtMaster. Nice, but annoying having to shake it all the time to keep it running (don't constantly wear it).

You can wind it with the crown also!

deburn · 09-10-2005, 11:39 AM

Thanks Chrisbin. I like Rolexes but think I'll wait till I'm older before I get one.

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisbin

Hi deburn - glad you like it too!

Sorry, can't help with the "buying advice" as I got this from a friend who is a jeweller with a local retail shop......if you know what you are looking for, and don't mind shipping from the UK, then I'd be happy to ask him to look out for one......

He's got a gold Rolex there at the moment....talk about heavy!! As new, boxed condition and half the orginal price.....if you like that kind of thing....

puck724 · 09-10-2005, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by deburn

Thanks Chrisbin. I like Rolexes but think I'll wait till I'm older before I get one.

you can never be too young for a nice watch

I miss my 325xi · 09-10-2005, 02:08 PM

isnt that the truth. i have 9 luxury watches. love them all.

Robin_NL · 09-11-2005, 06:31 AM

In 1986(YES 1986!) I started with a TAG(yes TAG started collaboration in '86 with Heuer) 2000, 200 metres diving watch at the age of 16, just after visiting the Basel Fair that year. 2 McLaren/Porsche F1 cars with Rosberg and Lauda too were there. Just great.

Then came the AP Royal Oak in 1990(1986 model) and I sold it in 2000. And so on and so on(IWC, GP, Patek, Rolex, Jaeger etc) As a reminder, my father is a watchmaker, so it makes a little more sense, doesn't it?

rjtsc583 · 09-12-2005, 02:24 AM

i have an omega speedmaster olympic edition w/c i wear sparingly w/ my omega seamaster, i also wear a tag heuer 2000 that i use everyday

roburado · 09-20-2005, 05:43 PM

Everyday:
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust in stainless steel with white face and black Roman numerals. It's my everyday watch, because it's been with me since 1989, longer than any other.

Others which come out every now and then:
-Breitling Super Ocean Automatic in stainless steel with black face
-Chronoswiss Delphis in stainless steel with silver face and black leather band

The above watches are listed in order of acquisition. I need to get another watchwinder too as those are all automatic.

Beloved everyday watches from the past:
-Luminox Navy SEAL watch, the original product they put out. That sucker's crown broke off. Oops.
-Some sporty looking analog Casio thing. Crown broke off that sucker too.

I love luxury watches. However, I doubt I would buy something that I would perceive to be of equal or lesser value/workmanship/etc. than the watches I already have. I would buy something more special. Of course, that might mean shelling out $xx,xxx or $xxx,xxx. I'm neither willing, nor able to spend that kind of money at this time.

I might change my tune when I'm earning more money, but for now, this is what I have. A friend asked me what my next watch was going to be. I said, I'm done. Maybe, if/when I can afford to buy something like an IWC Portuguese or one of their Pilot's Watch chronos or something. But who knows? Maybe, I've reached my ceiling on luxury watches. Maybe, I'll just prefer to put my money in some kind of investment or savings vehicle. Maybe, I'll just prefer to put that money into a nicer car. Maybe, I'll just prefer to buy something nice for my woman. I don't know, but for now, I'm done. My watch lust has abated. I still appreciate them, however. Still love to look at them while I window shop.

roburado · 09-20-2005, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by lxapilot118

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date YachtMaster. Nice, but annoying having to shake it all the time to keep it running (don't constantly wear it).

You could also buy a watchwinder.

09-02-2005, 05:16 PM	#45
nocturnal Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 251 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: toronto, ontario iTrader: (0)	My watch?? BVLGARI, but usually wear my Guess chrono Oh, and yes, my cell
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deburn Private 4 Rep 91 Posts Drives: e90 ERed MT for lease transfer Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	Breitling Colt Automatic which is my everyday watch, mainly because it's automatic, Omega Constellation and an Oakley which I thought would be my sports activity watch but I never use it __________________ e90 328xi 6MT
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puck724 COLTS 4 LIFE!!! 99 Rep 1,746 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: california iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	duuuude, i love watches. to name a few i ahve the cartier santos, a movado, 2 orises, a few fossil watches, and like 10 kenneht coles...theres just something about watches to me...and the trusty cell phone... __________________ 2006 330i --sapphire black--black leather --alumminum trim --premium package --cold weather package --park distace control --automatic transmission --navigation with iDrive
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I miss my 325xi Private 29 Rep 76 Posts Drives: '02 325xi(retired) Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	puck, do you have the Santos 100? I was really looking into that. and what 2 orises do you have. i have a complication classic, a tt1 limited, and a miles davis limited. __________________ 2002 325xi/Steel Blue/Steptronic/Myrtle Trim/Beige
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chrisbin Colonel 112 Rep 2,333 Posts Drives: 640i MSport Coupe Join Date: May 2005 Location: S.Wales, UK iTrader: (1)	Well I 've been looking again.......and I found one......but it was such a bargain that I'm buying it myself, and so my wife still owes me!!!! Found a used, but perfect, limited edition Michael Schumacher signed version of: That! Love it!! __________________ Current: F13 640i MSport, e85 Z4 3.0i Previous - Alpina D3 BiTurbo E90 LCI Manual, 320d M Sport E92 Auto, 330i M Sport E92 courtesy of BMW UK....320i M Sport E92 Auto, 320d SE E90 Manual.
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Petercat Cat Herder 8 Rep 274 Posts Drives: LR3, again... Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mpls, MN iTrader: (0)	I've always loved Patek Philippe, a true classic. I do like the Chopard Mille Miglia this year; http://www.chopard.com/worldwide/fl/1w_mmigliafl.htm I'm not familiar with their quality though. Any experiences? __________________ Waiting for my e93.
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lxapilot118 Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 218 Posts Drives: 330i + SC Mustang Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: MS iTrader: (0)	Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date YachtMaster. Nice, but annoying having to shake it all the time to keep it running (don't constantly wear it). __________________ TiAg E90 330i 6-Speed, Silver w/gray/burl, sports package, premium package, nav, heated seats, sunshades, comfort access, satellite radio, PDC, Mattig Eyelids:rocks:
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I miss my 325xi Private 29 Rep 76 Posts Drives: '02 325xi(retired) Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	ahhhh, dont we love fine cars and watches .... I love it... __________________ 2002 325xi/Steel Blue/Steptronic/Myrtle Trim/Beige
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I miss my 325xi Private 29 Rep 76 Posts Drives: '02 325xi(retired) Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	isnt that the truth. i have 9 luxury watches. love them all. __________________ 2002 325xi/Steel Blue/Steptronic/Myrtle Trim/Beige
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Robin_NL S0THPAW 8716 Rep 7,846 Posts Drives: HS M2 Competition Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: The Netherlands iTrader: (0)	In 1986(YES 1986!) I started with a TAG(yes TAG started collaboration in '86 with Heuer) 2000, 200 metres diving watch at the age of 16, just after visiting the Basel Fair that year. 2 McLaren/Porsche F1 cars with Rosberg and Lauda too were there. Just great. Then came the AP Royal Oak in 1990(1986 model) and I sold it in 2000. And so on and so on(IWC, GP, Patek, Rolex, Jaeger etc) As a reminder, my father is a watchmaker, so it makes a little more sense, doesn't it?
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rjtsc583 Enlisted Member 2 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 11' e82 135i, 06' e350 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1)	i have an omega speedmaster olympic edition w/c i wear sparingly w/ my omega seamaster, i also wear a tag heuer 2000 that i use everyday
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roburado Lieutenant 36 Rep 446 Posts Drives: '03 Passat, '09 Cayman S Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Troy, MI iTrader: (0) Garage List 1991 318is [0.00]	Everyday: Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust in stainless steel with white face and black Roman numerals. It's my everyday watch, because it's been with me since 1989, longer than any other. Others which come out every now and then: -Breitling Super Ocean Automatic in stainless steel with black face -Chronoswiss Delphis in stainless steel with silver face and black leather band The above watches are listed in order of acquisition. I need to get another watchwinder too as those are all automatic. Beloved everyday watches from the past: -Luminox Navy SEAL watch, the original product they put out. That sucker's crown broke off. Oops. -Some sporty looking analog Casio thing. Crown broke off that sucker too. I love luxury watches. However, I doubt I would buy something that I would perceive to be of equal or lesser value/workmanship/etc. than the watches I already have. I would buy something more special. Of course, that might mean shelling out $xx,xxx or $xxx,xxx. I'm neither willing, nor able to spend that kind of money at this time. I might change my tune when I'm earning more money, but for now, this is what I have. A friend asked me what my next watch was going to be. I said, I'm done. Maybe, if/when I can afford to buy something like an IWC Portuguese or one of their Pilot's Watch chronos or something. But who knows? Maybe, I've reached my ceiling on luxury watches. Maybe, I'll just prefer to put my money in some kind of investment or savings vehicle. Maybe, I'll just prefer to put that money into a nicer car. Maybe, I'll just prefer to buy something nice for my woman. I don't know, but for now, I'm done. My watch lust has abated. I still appreciate them, however. Still love to look at them while I window shop. __________________ E30 1991 318is, Red on Black Leatherette Family History: Two E21 320i, One E28 535is, One E34 535i, One E34 540i Last edited by roburado; 09-20-2005 at 06:07 PM..
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