[The_Blob]

Although I agree that watches can be expensive, but do remember that watches can go over a million dollars. There are quite of few people in this world who pay several million for a single watch so spending a few thousand dollars for one watch isn't all that bad if you can afford it.

[Bartman619]

Originally Posted by cas

anyone own a SINN watch? looking at SINN 6026

Sorry, I have the 850 UTC. This is where I got it at.


http://www.watchbuys.com/store/pc/vi...&idproduct=328

[ideliver]

my advice (since you're asking) is to stay away from an automatic unless you are going to wear it 18 hrs a day...I bought my wife an Omega Constellation...stainless with pearl face...very nice watch...but if she doesn't wear it for a day...it looses time...then she doesn't wear it because it doesn't keep time...a self-fulfilling prophesy

as far as the discussion about money....look at your wifes diamond...it ain't worth shit now...the same can be said for a watch...yes it is jewelry...yes it looses money...but you should keep it forever...

I have my grandfathers Elgin that was given to him by my grandmother...and my son will get it when I die...try doing that with a timex

[FirstClass]

I'd rather have an accurate watch (quartz) than an expensive watch (automatic), but hey, that's just me. I love the look of Bell & Ross. Would be my pick if I felt the desire to spend/waste money on a "fashion" watch but keep it reasonable.

[Nick@aep]

I have a Breitling Montbrillant Chronometre that I like a lot. Panerai is also very nice. The cost of it is sort of irrelevant if the buyer isnt concerned with how much its costing if its something they actually want. Its by no means a small investment, but watches do last a very long time if cared for. Good luck with your search!

[ganeil]

Originally Posted by AdamJ

Clearly you do not understand the craftsmanship of a nice watch. Much like the auto industry, there are the Hondas (Seiko/Casio/etc) and the BMWs (Rolex/Brietling/Tag/etc). You mock my comparison and then use the same logic in your next sentence. Not everyone sees the value in a BMW - they just want to get from Point A to Point B. Similarly, some people don't see the value in a nicely made watch, they just want to know what time it is. A high end watch is not a mass produced hunk of plastic, it's a finely made piece of jewelry. Both a cheap car and a cheap watch serve the same purpose in the end, but are not as elegant and charismatic while doing it as their more expensive counterpart. If you cannot understand this then you are even more foolish than I thought. Now please stop trolling this thread as you clearly have no interest in its topic.

I really don't have dog in this fight, I would not begrudge anyone any watch they wish to own. Personally I like to keep my watch purchases to the $500 range but that is beside the point.

Your analogy is flawed in that a more expensive car more often than not does something (performance, comfort, etc...) significantly better than the less expensive car. That is not the case with watches. In fact, expensive automatic watches perform their primary function less well than a garden variety quartz from Seiko.

[The_Blob]

Originally Posted by Bartman619

Sorry, I have the 850 UTC. This is where I got it at.


http://www.watchbuys.com/store/pc/vi...&idproduct=328

You have a cool SINN watch. Not the typical military SINN watch. I wanted to buy a SINN watch 656 but I think the SINN name sucks though. SINN sounds too much like SINN FEIN.

[The_Blob]

Automatic watches are just a lot more classier than quartz, they have a lot of grace and elegance, thanks to Rolex. However, you should definately buy a watch as a jellewry and not a real timepiece. I mean, yeah, you can always buy a 30 dollar Timex that keeps better than than a 5000 dollar Rolex but the Timex doesn't have much class.

[L8Apex]

Originally Posted by cas

anyone own a SINN watch? looking at SINN 6026

I have 2 (U1 and 356 chrono). Great watches (if you like over engineered German products).

The 6026 is a very nice elegant watch. Go for it!

[The_Blob]

For an engineering standpoint, DAMASKO watches is ahead of Sinn. But I think still think these two brands lack prestige and class and when compared to the big Swiss names.

[oldaccount]

Originally Posted by epbrown

To quote Willy Wonka "Scratch that. Reverse it."



You're a stubborn, ignorant hypocrite, and there's not much point in discussing this further with you.

1. You switched the words around. Impressive. Now come up with an original argument that actually means something.
2. Name calling ftw! Now come up with an argument that actually addresses the issue at hand instead of picking random words that dont even apply to this conversation. I guess stubborn applies, but only because I am right.

[oldaccount]

Originally Posted by AdamJ

Clearly you do not understand the craftsmanship of a nice watch. Much like the auto industry, there are the Hondas (Seiko/Casio/etc) and the BMWs (Rolex/Brietling/Tag/etc). You mock my comparison and then use the same logic in your next sentence. Not everyone sees the value in a BMW - they just want to get from Point A to Point B. Similarly, some people don't see the value in a nicely made watch, they just want to know what time it is. A high end watch is not a mass produced hunk of plastic, it's a finely made piece of jewelry. Both a cheap car and a cheap watch serve the same purpose in the end, but are not as elegant and charismatic while doing it as their more expensive counterpart. If you cannot understand this then you are even more foolish than I thought. Now please stop trolling this thread as you clearly have no interest in its topic.

reading comprehension: get some.

[oldaccount]

Originally Posted by The_Blob

Toy Watch watches are the ugliest watches to hit the market in decades!!! I can't understand why people wear them and what they're big in some places. They look like dollar store watches and they charge hundreds to over a thousand dollars for these ugly watches?!?

most of them are. not all of them.

[Cloud9blue]

Originally Posted by Suareezay

or maybe hes just not a pretentious toolbag who buys expensive things to impress people?

9 times out of 10 the guy with the Omega is more in debt and is worth less than the guy with no watch at all. Yes, I pulled that number out of the air, but statistically speaking, most people who buy outrageous crap like this are maxing out one credit card to pay off another. Speaks volumes for these showy peoples ability to handle money well.

yes there are pretentious toolbag out there. but that doesnt mean arent any men out that appreciates the beauty of a finely engineered watched. plus a sub $1k watch is not way comparable in terms of mechanical complexity to a >$3k watch. especially if you consider those ultra high end ones with tourbillon. those one can cost as much as a 335i but it is still worth every penny of it.

[Cloud9blue]

anyone here owns a Ball? Ball engineer master II here, looks especially nice at night!

[Sh0cker]

Originally Posted by Nick@Autobahn

I have a Breitling Montbrillant Chronometre that I like a lot. Panerai is also very nice.

Good luck finding a Panerai for <$3k although I love those watches. Auto Breitlings will be tough in that range too but I was never big on those cluttered faces.

I had the choice of a Panerai or a down payment on a 335i. I think I made the right choice.

[cas]

can WE STOP FVCKIN fighting about the price of watches here. strat your own thread. this was about recommendations

[san~man]

Originally Posted by Suareezay

or maybe hes just not a pretentious toolbag who buys expensive things to impress people?

9 times out of 10 the guy with the Omega is more in debt and is worth less than the guy with no watch at all. Yes, I pulled that number out of the air, but statistically speaking, most people who buy outrageous crap like this are maxing out one credit card to pay off another. Speaks volumes for these showy peoples ability to handle money well.

Whew! Glad I'm the 1 out of 10 accordingto your argument

[Buschy]

here is mine... pure rice, lol

[AdamJ]

Originally Posted by Suareezay

2. Name calling ftw! Now come up with an argument that actually addresses the issue at hand instead of picking random words that dont even apply to this conversation. I guess stubborn applies, but only because I am right.

Pot meet kettle. This entire thread you have been belittling, ridiculing, and trolling because you have no interest in the topic. Congratulations, even without a Rolex you have managed to be a pretentious douche.

[!Xoible]

wth is manual watch? u have to turn the minutes arm every minute??

[!Xoible]

Originally Posted by buschy

here is mine... pure rice, lol

got wax?