While we wait... Anyone interested in watches?

DooBs · 08-22-2011, 01:56 AM

After searching and waiting for a production number, to finally get one I was so excited that the wait until late October seemed like a non issue...

This wait is killing me as I'm sure it is for many of you as well.
So to pass the time... Is anyone into watches?

What are you gentlemen sporting out there?
Any recommendations? Companies?
Ridiculous watches, classic pieces, how old?
Lets hear about your timepieces

ChrisBuer · 08-22-2011, 04:19 AM

I like watches

I bought myself a Tag Heuer Monaco a few months ago which I guess technically is a classic watch

I like it because of it's motoring heritage and also for it's unique design

Z4Mr · 08-22-2011, 04:35 AM

Fancying an IWC Big Pilot at the mo....

ChrisBuer · 08-22-2011, 04:47 AM

I do like IWC watches

Mdawood · 08-22-2011, 04:50 AM

Big fan of hublot watches.

as7920 · 08-22-2011, 06:03 AM

I have an Omega Seamaster and quite fancy upgrading too the new Planet Ocean. Especially rubber strap with Orange stitching.

NPVPositive · 08-22-2011, 06:16 AM

Ah, watches . . . the other obsession.

I have an old IWC Mk XII that I'm very fond of. This is my lastest, a (pre-Tag) Heuer Carrera, the 1964 re-edition :

And this was my wife's 40th birthday present. It's a reverso duo, with a night time face on the other side. Not sure how she ended up with a better watch than me?

Dan Parker · 08-22-2011, 06:32 AM

The problem with watches is they make time go slower and the wait seem longer.

MB38 · 08-22-2011, 06:41 AM

I bounce back and forth between an Oakley Minute Machine...

...and a good 'ol Speedy.

miula · 08-22-2011, 07:35 AM

Glad to know I am not the only one with an obsession over cars and watches

My humble collection, left to right/top to bottom:

Hublot King Power 48mm All Black UNICO Limited Edition, Hublot Big Bang 44mm Evolution SS/Ceramic, Hublot Classic Fusion 45mm Black Magic.
Panerai Luminor 1950 3 Days Automatic 44mm SS PAM 312, Panerai Luminor Power Reserve 44mm SS/Titanium PAM 124, Cartier Roadster Chronograph SS.

SloPoke · 08-22-2011, 08:05 AM

Sporting a Panerai as well. PAM 210 with full brushed case and PAM 232 gold hands. I don't even like my watches stock...

MrRoboto · 08-22-2011, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by MB38

I bounce back and forth between an Oakley Minute Machine...

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Dear lord that is ugly.

Sy546 · 08-22-2011, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DooBs

After searching and waiting for a production number, to finally get one I was so excited that the wait until late October seemed like a non issue...

This wait is killing me as I'm sure it is for many of you as well.
So to pass the time... Is anyone into watches?

What are you gentlemen sporting out there?
Any recommendations? Companies?
Ridiculous watches, classic pieces, how old?
Lets hear about your timepieces

wow this is such a coincidence lol. Im picking up my first 2 watches this thursday. Im starting a collection. Including my 1M deposits + the watches I'm buying, I'm so broke this month lol. But the good thing is a friend of mine is a diamond dealer and he got me my watches for AD cost price.

Im buying these two watches this thursday.

Sy546 · 08-22-2011, 08:29 AM

Also i would recommend IWC, JLC, Omega, Cartier (some watches), Panerai & Zenith in the mid-range budget ($5k-$20k). IMHO get something with a in house movement.

Also IMHO stay away from Rado, Movado, & Tag. Too played out and not worth the price IMO.

Omega Speedmaster Professional is a great "starter" watch!

MrRoboto · 08-22-2011, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by S.hasan546

Also i would recommend IWC, JLC, Omega, Cartier (some watches), Panerai & Zenith in the mid-range budget ($5k-$20k). IMHO get something with a in house movement.

Also IMHO stay away from Rado, Movado, & Tag. Too played out and not worth the price IMO.

Omega Speedmaster Professional is a great "starter" watch!

$6k is not a 'starter watch'.

KIYO · 08-22-2011, 08:51 AM

I like mechanical watches.
Among them, I like Sinn Model 856 the best.

It's not on their website anymore but the face is same as this.
http://www.sinn.de/en/Modell/856_S_UTC.htm

I found the same picture on the Internet.

Franklin Joseph · 08-22-2011, 09:14 AM

wearing my omega speedmaster today.

tkbr0wn · 08-22-2011, 09:19 AM

I really hate to intimidate you guys... But here it is...

No, I really don't have that....

tmppgh · 08-22-2011, 09:33 AM

http://www.alange-soehne.com/cms/en/index.html

I definately do not own one, but amazing craftsmanship. The watch catalog is a 160+ page hardcover book.

Sy546 · 08-22-2011, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrRoboto

Quote:

Originally Posted by S.hasan546

Omega Speedmaster Professional is a great "starter" watch!

$6k is not a 'starter watch'.

Agree to disagree? Lol. It's a great watch, but IMO it's a little to played out and I deem it a "starter" watch, which there is nothing wrong with. Also price is relative. There are people whose first watch is a Patek.

AW128i · 08-22-2011, 10:05 AM

I used to have a watch fetish, but then I got a cell phone. Now, watches are almost purely decoration for me and so I spend very little on them. I do, however, still appreciate the fine craftsmanship of a sweet timepiece! My dream watch would have to be the Tag Monaco V4...pure sex as far as watches go!!

Moo · 08-22-2011, 10:13 AM

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ChrisBuer Captain 69 Rep 632 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I like watches I bought myself a Tag Heuer Monaco a few months ago which I guess technically is a classic watch I like it because of it's motoring heritage and also for it's unique design
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Z4Mr Private 6 Rep 78 Posts Drives: 1M ETA JAN 2012 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Fancying an IWC Big Pilot at the mo....
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ChrisBuer Captain 69 Rep 632 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I do like IWC watches
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Mdawood Lieutenant 122 Rep 569 Posts Drives: vo 1m Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Florida iTrader: (1)	Big fan of hublot watches.
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as7920 Colonel 597 Rep 2,375 Posts Drives: 2023 SG/FR M4 xDrive Competiti Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I have an Omega Seamaster and quite fancy upgrading too the new Planet Ocean. Especially rubber strap with Orange stitching. Attached Images Last edited by as7920; 08-22-2011 at 07:29 AM..
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NPVPositive Lieutenant 52 Rep 443 Posts Drives: BMW 1M Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Ah, watches . . . the other obsession. I have an old IWC Mk XII that I'm very fond of. This is my lastest, a (pre-Tag) Heuer Carrera, the 1964 re-edition : And this was my wife's 40th birthday present. It's a reverso duo, with a night time face on the other side. Not sure how she ended up with a better watch than me? __________________ "This is a brilliant, brilliant, brilliant car. And that's all really I've got to say. The end." Clarkson on the 1M
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Dan Parker Major 79 Rep 1,421 Posts Drives: 2012 Golf R Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0)	The problem with watches is they make time go slower and the wait seem longer. __________________ Dan Parker
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MB38 [insert witty title here] 5 Rep 91 Posts Drives: '97 Supra TT, '11 1M Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Burbank, CA iTrader: (0)	I bounce back and forth between an Oakley Minute Machine... ...and a good 'ol Speedy.
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miula First Lieutenant 206 Rep 355 Posts Drives: a disturbed shark!!! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Miami iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 iX xDrive50 [0.00] 2020 X3 M Competiti ... [0.00] 2017 i3 REx (Sold) [0.00] 2015 X5 xDrive35d ( ... [0.00] 2015 M3 (Sold) [0.00] 2012 X5 xDrive35d ( ... [0.00] 2011 1M (Sold) [10.00] 2006 330xi (Sold) [0.00] 2002 X5 3.0i (Sold) [0.00] 1998 318ti (Sold) [0.00]	Glad to know I am not the only one with an obsession over cars and watches My humble collection, left to right/top to bottom: Hublot King Power 48mm All Black UNICO Limited Edition, Hublot Big Bang 44mm Evolution SS/Ceramic, Hublot Classic Fusion 45mm Black Magic. Panerai Luminor 1950 3 Days Automatic 44mm SS PAM 312, Panerai Luminor Power Reserve 44mm SS/Titanium PAM 124, Cartier Roadster Chronograph SS.
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SloPoke Lieutenant 128 Rep 548 Posts Drives: 2010 135i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canton GA iTrader: (6)	Sporting a Panerai as well. PAM 210 with full brushed case and PAM 232 gold hands. I don't even like my watches stock... Attached Images
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Sy546 Captain 44 Rep 699 Posts Drives: E36 M3, E46 M3, E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Long Island iTrader: (0)	Also i would recommend IWC, JLC, Omega, Cartier (some watches), Panerai & Zenith in the mid-range budget ($5k-$20k). IMHO get something with a in house movement. Also IMHO stay away from Rado, Movado, & Tag. Too played out and not worth the price IMO. Omega Speedmaster Professional is a great "starter" watch!
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KIYO Private First Class 23 Rep 143 Posts Drives: 1er M Coupé Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Vienna Austria -> Tokyo, JAPAN iTrader: (0)	I like mechanical watches. Among them, I like Sinn Model 856 the best. It's not on their website anymore but the face is same as this. http://www.sinn.de/en/Modell/856_S_UTC.htm I found the same picture on the Internet.
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Franklin Joseph Captain 57 Rep 820 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Texas iTrader: (1)	wearing my omega speedmaster today.
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tkbr0wn Major 72 Rep 1,239 Posts Drives: 2015 Cayman S Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	I really hate to intimidate you guys... But here it is... No, I really don't have that.... __________________ ● 2015 Cayman S (Current), 2011 1M BSM #297 (Sold), 2008 135i (Sold) ●
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tmppgh Private 0 Rep 60 Posts Drives: 2011 1M Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (0)	http://www.alange-soehne.com/cms/en/index.html I definately do not own one, but amazing craftsmanship. The watch catalog is a 160+ page hardcover book.
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AW128i Major 44 Rep 1,003 Posts Drives: E82 N51 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Southeastern, PA iTrader: (1)	I used to have a watch fetish, but then I got a cell phone. Now, watches are almost purely decoration for me and so I spend very little on them. I do, however, still appreciate the fine craftsmanship of a sweet timepiece! My dream watch would have to be the Tag Monaco V4...pure sex as far as watches go!! Attached Images
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