Members Rabid Posted October 30, 2007 Members Share Posted October 30, 2007 I got $300 for my birthday and want to spend it on something I will keep. I finally decided on a nice watch. The problem is I have not bought a nice watch in 20 years. My local small town choices are Walmart or a jeweler that knocks 10 percent off. Because of that I am going online. Does anyone have any suggestions? Here are my specs. Under 40mm wide and that is pushing it. I don't like big.Don't need chronograph.Preferred color is black, gold, or black with gold accents.I would not mind digital date.I would rather have quality than features. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members philbo Posted October 30, 2007 Members Share Posted October 30, 2007 Remember the Swatch? (Swiss company that made disco watches in the '80s.)Well, the new version is made in Croatia. They call it the Crotch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Extreme Mixing Posted October 30, 2007 Members Share Posted October 30, 2007 Why not just get an iPhone? Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rabid Posted October 30, 2007 Author Members Share Posted October 30, 2007 Why not just get an iPhone? Steve It does not fit the "under 40mm wide" preference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MarkZ Posted October 30, 2007 Members Share Posted October 30, 2007 Skagen watches are nice, thin, inexpensive. http://www.skagen.com/watches.asp I have a Rado Anatom that I've worn nearly everyday for 20+ years. It's thin, lightweight, and VERY comfortable. I've considered getting a new watch several times but can't find one as easy to wear. A new one is well north of $300 but here's one that recently sold on eBay for $.10 on the dollar vs. new (someone got a great deal): http://cgi.ebay.com/Rado-Diastar-Anatom-mens-watch_W0QQitemZ290170605896QQihZ019QQcategoryZ31387QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members scottdru Posted October 30, 2007 Members Share Posted October 30, 2007 I've been lusting after some of the Steinhausen watches: http://www.steinhausenonline.com/category.asp?CAT=STW05 Swiss designed watches, made by a Swiss company with their own mfg plants in Asia and their own mines for the jewels, etc. (movement is made in Switzerland, final assembly in Asia). They look quite stunning, and the prices are very low for such nice watches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ed A. Posted October 30, 2007 Members Share Posted October 30, 2007 And now for something completely different: Tokyo Flash Pimp Tokyo Flash Barcode SS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Trick Fall Posted October 31, 2007 Members Share Posted October 31, 2007 It's funny, I almost always get either practical gifts or music gifts from my wife, but for my most recent b-day she got me a watch that I had been eyeing. It's a nice Bulova, not too expensive or anything. I hadn't worn a watch in probably twenty years as I'm deadly afraid of being on time, but I really like this watch. http://www.bulova.com/brands/bulova/product.aspx?id=654&coll_id=22&origin=collection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jeff Leites Posted October 31, 2007 Members Share Posted October 31, 2007 If you shop around, you might find a Movado Museum watch in that price range, but not the solid gold model. If you want a good time, you need a good watch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rabid Posted November 1, 2007 Author Members Share Posted November 1, 2007 If you shop around, you might find a Movado Museum watch in that price range, but not the solid gold model. If you want a good time, you need a good watch! You know, that is one I am really considering. I've been looking at bluedial.com for pricing. That is about the best I have seen and I have bought from them before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rabid Posted November 1, 2007 Author Members Share Posted November 1, 2007 I've been lusting after some of the Steinhausen watches:http://www.steinhausenonline.com/category.asp?CAT=STW05... Thanks. I'll check them out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jeff Leites Posted November 1, 2007 Members Share Posted November 1, 2007 You know, that is one I am really considering. I've been looking at bluedial.com for pricing. That is about the best I have seen and I have bought from them before. I got a Museum watch for my 40th birthday (almost 20 years ago ) It's very thin and light. At the time I planned on getting a Piaget Polo for my 50th, but thankfully I came to my senses before then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members coyote-1 Posted November 1, 2007 Members Share Posted November 1, 2007 My wife keeps wanting to buy me a watch as a gift. Dunno why - I don't wear one, and I'm on time for EVERY event in my life. Can't see a need for a watch anymore. Every room that has an appliance of some sort has a clock: PC, VCR, DVD, TV, oven, microwave, coffeemaker, toaster (yes, you read that correctly), car, car stereo, car GPS system, telephone, phone answering machine, cellphone, beeper, billboards outside banks.... clocks are EVERYWHERE. Besides, a watch becomes just one more thing you have to be careful about. No thanks. But I hope you enjoy whichever watch you end up acquiring! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rudolf von Hagenwil Posted November 1, 2007 Members Share Posted November 1, 2007 How about that one Coral Diver by Glycine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members coyote-1 Posted November 1, 2007 Members Share Posted November 1, 2007 Sure, why not? Plenty of folks who live in places you cannot drive more than 65mph buy Ferraris and Porsches. Lots more who do not drive anywhere but to the local stripmall and back opt for Hummers and Escalades. How about that one Coral Diver by Glycine No reason your average musician ought not spend the extra $$$ to get a watch that does not fail when diving the wrecks in Truk lagoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rudolf von Hagenwil Posted November 1, 2007 Members Share Posted November 1, 2007 I don't dive either, but when driving to work pass by two lakes. Just think, in case you would drive into a lake, your family would inherit a working watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fuzzball Posted November 1, 2007 Members Share Posted November 1, 2007 I prefer my Rollex, but if I had to slum it I would consider a Seiko. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super 8 Posted November 1, 2007 Members Share Posted November 1, 2007 Why don't you get yourself a cool watch like this. Or this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fuzzball Posted November 1, 2007 Members Share Posted November 1, 2007 Why don't you get yourself a cool watch like this. Or this one Sweet!! I would buy that for a dollar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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