M3 Drivers and their watch(es)?

MKE_M3 · 12-07-2011, 07:49 PM

Its probably worth noting the chart against the Euro is not very differant its just flatter/less volatile over the past year. You can see there has been significant volatility over the past 6 - 12 months, so maybe the prices are poised for a drop (doubt it as they are probably stickier on the up side

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ploo · 12-09-2011, 02:13 AM

there's some good taste in this thread

i've had a lot of fun putting together my growing collection over the last several years:

-tank francaise, automatic - while this is more jewelry than timepiece, i love the classic look of the blued hands, cabochon, guilloched dial, and tank-inspired bracelet
-sea dweller - love the clean look sans cyclops, 1220m rating and helium escape valve is just so badass to have on your wrist!
-iwc spitfire chrono - just had to have a pilot's watch and this one has that quintissential look to me
-jlc reverso gransport chronographe - not only my first jlc and reverso, but *retrograde movement* on the back dial, and in such a small package!
-tissot t-touch expert - carbon-fiber look dial, touch-activated crystal that can tell you your altitude and ambient temperature! and weighing in at only 86g in titanium, just a cool everyday piece
-vintage air king on nato strap - not really a rolex fanboy but just clean retro style
-$99 hublot big-bang homage, (some swiss legend watch) - black/black/black and coming in at 46mm it's huge, silly, and fun!

i've had my eye on the jlc extreme world chronograph for a while now, such a beautiful watch and my favorite watchmaker...

don't understand the hate on this thread other than this should be in OT. if you appreciate things like V8's with 8400rpm redlines and high volumetric efficiency it shouldn't be a big leap to understand how some people might appreciate the engineering and precision that go into a fine timepiece. and they're actually far better investments than our toy cars, as explained above!
the pleasure comes in knowing something so complex can be performed mechanically on something you can simply wear on your wrist.

some people spend princely amounts on hifi audio, or a piano, showpiece rifles, the list goes on and on. as m3 owners, who are we to judge someone else for spending their money on something we feel is "frivolous?"

radix · 12-09-2011, 02:16 AM

Really, we needed ANOTHER watch thread? Fucking hell. Maybe we'll get lucky and the mods will merge threads.

mact3333 · 12-09-2011, 09:11 AM

Christmas present to myself...needless to say, family and I will be eating top ramen rest of the month...

,,,,Jaeger LeCoultre Master Compressor Diving GMT...on its way(stock photo):

SpencerM3 · 12-09-2011, 03:07 PM

Weak Dollar, Strong Swiss Franc, CRAZY demand in Asia, comodities like Gold increaisng, these are all the factors to climbing watch prices.

WRXXX · 12-12-2011, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mact3333

Christmas present to myself...needless to say, family and I will be eating top ramen rest of the month...

,,,,Jaeger LeCoultre Master Compressor Diving GMT...on its way(stock photo):

That's a nice watch! I hv been going back and forth with this and the IWC Portuguese Chrono as my next watch. Post some pics when u get it.

mact3333 · 12-12-2011, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WRXXX

That's a nice watch! I hv been going back and forth with this and the IWC Portuguese Chrono as my next watch. Post some pics when u get it.

Thx man, I like the IWC top gun!

ywj3110 · 04-21-2012, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WRXXX

I know most auto enthusiasts are also watch fanatics. Is there a particular watch u like to wear while driving the M? Do u have a watch collection? Post some pics

. For some reason I love to drive with my PAM001 on. I'll post pics later.

Hublot Geneva BigBang Maradona Edition

Rotorocious · 04-22-2012, 11:17 AM

Maybe you guys could help me out with your knowledge here.

Basically looking to get my first real watch. Always used my phone for time but want a watch for a good impression with older crowd or job interviews etc. I'm getting old myself at 25

My budget is about 1000, is that realistic?

Any recommendations on what I should be looking at?

Thanks

1MOREMOD · 04-22-2012, 11:39 AM

1000 limits you quite a bit. hamilton and tw steel are in that range that i like.

sA x sKy · 04-22-2012, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chriszeh

1000 limits you quite a bit. hamilton and tw steel are in that range that i like.

+1

IMO, save up till you can up your budget.. around the $2500-$3000 range. Took me a few years to save up for the Milgauss GV and it was well worth it..

Rotorocious · 04-22-2012, 07:20 PM

I do seem to like the Hamilton aviation type watches.

Thanks for the tips

Chest Rockwell · 04-22-2012, 07:42 PM

Anyone know of a good place to sell watches? I have a UN Blue Surf that I'm looking to sell. I have never used ebay so I don't think there are many peope out there that will buy from someone with zero feedback on an item like that. Any ideas?

SaMaster14 · 04-22-2012, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jms_w

PAM 310 among a few others. I've had a love for watches almost as long as I've had for cars. What can I say? I appreciate fine pieces of machinery.

Beautiful collection! I also have a GMT Master II. Love the watch. Definitely noticeable, but not the classic submariner date everyone else wears. The true 'travellers' watch. The Rolex Daytona is also a favorite of mine, the 'driver's' watch

I also have a love of watches just like my love of cars.

sA x sKy · 04-22-2012, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SaMaster14

Beautiful collection! I also have a GMT Master II. Love the watch. Definitely noticeable, but not the classic submariner date everyone else wears. The true 'travellers' watch. The Rolex Daytona is also a favorite of mine, the 'driver's' watch

I also have a love of watches just like my love of cars.

SS Daytona

It will be my next watch after I acquire an AP.

1MOREMOD · 04-22-2012, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rotorocious

I do seem to like the Hamilton aviation type watches.

Thanks for the tips

no problem. its a good starter watch brand and has full swiss movement for under 1000 bucks.

Nine · 04-22-2012, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chriszeh

no problem. its a good starter watch brand and has full swiss movement for under 1000 bucks.

Just watch out for glare, with no anti-reflective treatment, many of the domed crystal models have horrible glare.

1MOREMOD · 04-22-2012, 10:08 PM

i havent had that problem. i can also move my arm still fairly easily to see it.

WRXXX · 04-30-2012, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rotorocious

I do seem to like the Hamilton aviation type watches.

Thanks for the tips

Also may I suggest Oris as well. They make very nice watches for the price.

Nine · 05-14-2012, 12:20 PM

I'm playing with the idea of getting a Bell & Ross diver (BR02) - any input?

tlp · 05-14-2012, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nine

I'm playing with the idea of getting a Bell & Ross diver (BR02) - any input?

Do it!!! I love mine. Get compliments on it all of the time.

leJUNd · 05-14-2012, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ywj3110

Hublot Geneva BigBang Maradona Edition

nice fake watch.

12-07-2011, 07:49 PM	#133
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ploo slow in, slow out 15 Rep 237 Posts Drives: E92 M3, 997.2 GT3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: US iTrader: (1)	there's some good taste in this thread i've had a lot of fun putting together my growing collection over the last several years: -tank francaise, automatic - while this is more jewelry than timepiece, i love the classic look of the blued hands, cabochon, guilloched dial, and tank-inspired bracelet -sea dweller - love the clean look sans cyclops, 1220m rating and helium escape valve is just so badass to have on your wrist! -iwc spitfire chrono - just had to have a pilot's watch and this one has that quintissential look to me -jlc reverso gransport chronographe - not only my first jlc and reverso, but retrograde movement on the back dial, and in such a small package! -tissot t-touch expert - carbon-fiber look dial, touch-activated crystal that can tell you your altitude and ambient temperature! and weighing in at only 86g in titanium, just a cool everyday piece -vintage air king on nato strap - not really a rolex fanboy but just clean retro style -$99 hublot big-bang homage, (some swiss legend watch) - black/black/black and coming in at 46mm it's huge, silly, and fun! i've had my eye on the jlc extreme world chronograph for a while now, such a beautiful watch and my favorite watchmaker... don't understand the hate on this thread other than this should be in OT. if you appreciate things like V8's with 8400rpm redlines and high volumetric efficiency it shouldn't be a big leap to understand how some people might appreciate the engineering and precision that go into a fine timepiece. and they're actually far better investments than our toy cars, as explained above! the pleasure comes in knowing something so complex can be performed mechanically on something you can simply wear on your wrist. some people spend princely amounts on hifi audio, or a piano, showpiece rifles, the list goes on and on. as m3 owners, who are we to judge someone else for spending their money on something we feel is "frivolous?" __________________ E92 M3, 997.2 GT3
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Rotorocious Lieutenant Colonel 106 Rep 1,520 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: May 2010 Location: Colorado iTrader: (3)	Maybe you guys could help me out with your knowledge here. Basically looking to get my first real watch. Always used my phone for time but want a watch for a good impression with older crowd or job interviews etc. I'm getting old myself at 25 My budget is about 1000, is that realistic? Any recommendations on what I should be looking at? Thanks
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1MOREMOD - 11822 Rep 23,186 Posts Drives: Race car-> Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: check your mirrors iTrader: (5)	1000 limits you quite a bit. hamilton and tw steel are in that range that i like. __________________ 02 Tiag e46 M3\|6MT\|GC plates\|MCS c.o.\|GC bars\|GC race control arms\|GC bushings\|BW eng. & tran. mounts\|subframe kit\|BW race shifter\|BW Jaffster\|Euro header\|BW exhaust\|K&N c.a.i.\|Epic race tune\|Rouge pulleys\|Seibon CF hood\|CSL bumper\|apr gt 250 & splitter\|ST-40\|XR-2\|SS lines\|half cage\|Recaro profi\|Profi 2 harness\|BMWpedals\|BW studs\|
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1MOREMOD - 11822 Rep 23,186 Posts Drives: Race car-> Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: check your mirrors iTrader: (5)	i havent had that problem. i can also move my arm still fairly easily to see it. __________________ 02 Tiag e46 M3\|6MT\|GC plates\|MCS c.o.\|GC bars\|GC race control arms\|GC bushings\|BW eng. & tran. mounts\|subframe kit\|BW race shifter\|BW Jaffster\|Euro header\|BW exhaust\|K&N c.a.i.\|Epic race tune\|Rouge pulleys\|Seibon CF hood\|CSL bumper\|apr gt 250 & splitter\|ST-40\|XR-2\|SS lines\|half cage\|Recaro profi\|Profi 2 harness\|BMWpedals\|BW studs\|
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Nine Banned 50 Rep 1,922 Posts Drives: Not ZCP, FML. Join Date: May 2010 Location: DC, Miami, NYC iTrader: (2)	I'm playing with the idea of getting a Bell & Ross diver (BR02) - any input?
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