Need some help finding the right watch

Saosin17 · 05-28-2006, 12:14 AM

ok, here is what i am looking for. in the sub $2k range pref sub $1.5k. chronometer watch with either a carbon fiber/checked/patterned face on it, that looks sporty but elegant, here is an idea of a watch for general appearance, but way out of pricelien, this is jsut for the look. if anyone can give me any advice on any watches to help that would be great. http://www.hublot.com/

1001 · 05-28-2006, 12:54 AM

i would look at the omega speedmaster. if you want to carbon dial then look at the racing edition. they go for about $1600

foofighter · 05-28-2006, 01:11 AM

this should help you...

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Robin_NL · 05-28-2006, 05:12 AM

The Dutch crownprince wears a Hublot. Good watch.No worries.
I 'm a watchseller(Maurice Lacroix, ORIS, Raymond Weil, Alpina dealership and other (vintage) Swiss Made watches)

N1 · 05-28-2006, 06:33 AM

[url]http://www.fortis-watch.com/en/collection/frameset.html
But no carbon fiber yet.
http://www.breitling.com/en/models/windrider/chrono_cockpit/ and
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E36_325i · 05-28-2006, 12:29 PM

Tag Heuer Link Chronometer, <2K, sorry no carbon face.

pacman · 05-28-2006, 05:08 PM

omega speedmaster - racing edition:rocks:

leosong11 · 05-29-2006, 10:33 AM

Where is DaytonaJohn?

hkj · 05-29-2006, 01:59 PM

How about the Bond seamaster

One of my fav watch designs. Sporty yet classy. Chronometer, and water proof to 300m. Also I highly recommand a diver watch since the rotating bezel is very useful in everyday life (timing laundry, parking meters, etc)

good luck.
-hkj

tl_boy · 05-29-2006, 02:36 PM

I have this exact watch. Its really nice. Its Bonds watch ya know.

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Originally Posted by hkj

How about the Bond seamaster

One of my fav watch designs. Sporty yet classy. Chronometer, and water proof to 300m. Also I highly recommand a diver watch since the rotating bezel is very useful in everyday life (timing laundry, parking meters, etc)

good luck.
-hkj

Nikki · 05-29-2006, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by E36_325i

Tag Heuer Link Chronometer, <2K, sorry no carbon face.

I really like that one, simple and clean.

325 Baller · 05-29-2006, 05:01 PM

thats the chrono version,

this is the one i would get

Saosin17 · 05-29-2006, 06:35 PM

as i said before top top limit of 2 grand... some/ most of these look to be around 3. i love the carrera though.. here i think is at the top of my list in price range. good price at 1,600 http://watchnetwork.com/ClassiApp/Cl...ewsStoryID=127

325 Baller · 05-29-2006, 06:53 PM

ya when i was looking at it for my birthday back in november, i saw it for around 1300

hkj · 05-29-2006, 07:39 PM

that Seamaster diver chronometer is < $2K iirc.

-hkj

CnoteMD · 05-29-2006, 10:35 PM

I have always liked the look of the Baume & Mercier Capeland S. It is also a chronometer, but the face is black (sorry, no carbon texture).

To those here with much more knowledge of fine watches. Is the Capeland S a good watch?

Daytona_John · 05-30-2006, 06:21 AM

Sorry I'm late to the party. The Omega and Tag recommendations given here are the one's I would tend to agree with the most. They can be had for under 2k (from authorized dealers that offer healthy discounts of around 30% off the MSRP).

Saosin17 · 05-30-2006, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Daytona_John

Sorry I'm late to the party. The Omega and Tag recommendations given here are the one's I would tend to agree with the most. They can be had for under 2k (from authorized dealers that offer healthy discounts of around 30% off the MSRP).

where the hell can i find the carrera with chrono for under 2 grand??? if i can thats what im getting, i lvoe that watch, i just have only seen 3k or more

bmwhomosapien · 05-30-2006, 07:18 PM

dude go to the nasr jewelers in denton..they have like a 7 thousand square foot store and like 1600 square foot is dedicated to watches..they have everything cartier, tag hueur, movado, concord, omega, fendi, baume and mercier and they give u the best prices...

FLIP954RR · 05-30-2006, 07:21 PM

I agree with DaytonaJohn-go with either Tag or Omega-cant go wrong and hold their value pretty good.
Good Luck!

Daytona_John · 05-30-2006, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Saosin17

where the hell can i find the carrera with chrono for under 2 grand??? if i can thats what im getting, i lvoe that watch, i just have only seen 3k or more

Umm...I've done a technical review of this exact watch. It retails for $2095.00. With discount, you should be well under 2k, out the door.

325 Baller · 05-30-2006, 09:21 PM

Yes i Helped him out, its a amazing watch isnt it? I love the non-chrono version. Daytona John, how much should the non-chrono go for OTD?

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Saosin17 Private First Class 35 Rep 138 Posts Drives: e90 330i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: baltimore iTrader: (0)	Need some help finding the right watch ok, here is what i am looking for. in the sub $2k range pref sub $1.5k. chronometer watch with either a carbon fiber/checked/patterned face on it, that looks sporty but elegant, here is an idea of a watch for general appearance, but way out of pricelien, this is jsut for the look. if anyone can give me any advice on any watches to help that would be great. http://www.hublot.com/
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1001 Captain 28 Rep 830 Posts Drives: 06' 325i/08' 350z/09' 128i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San francisco iTrader: (0)	i would look at the omega speedmaster. if you want to carbon dial then look at the racing edition. they go for about $1600
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Robin_NL S0THPAW 8996 Rep 7,867 Posts Drives: HS M2 Competition Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: The Netherlands iTrader: (0)	The Dutch crownprince wears a Hublot. Good watch.No worries. I 'm a watchseller(Maurice Lacroix, ORIS, Raymond Weil, Alpina dealership and other (vintage) Swiss Made watches)
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N1 Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 272 Posts Drives: BMW 320d M Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: EU iTrader: (0)	[url]http://www.fortis-watch.com/en/collection/frameset.html But no carbon fiber yet. http://www.breitling.com/en/models/windrider/chrono_cockpit/ and bmw oracle Racing L’engagement aux cotés de BMW-Oracle Racing dans la 32ème Coupe de l’America de GIRARD-PERREGAUX est construit sur la base de valeurs communes : maîtrise et innovation technologique, engagement extrême et esprit d’équipe. Equipe internationale, BMW-Oracle Racing navigue sous les couleurs du Golden Gate Yacht club de San Fransisco, Challenger of Record pour la 32ème Coupe de l’America. Last edited by N1; 05-28-2006 at 06:51 AM..
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E36_325i Private First Class 11 Rep 142 Posts Drives: E36 325i + '06 M3 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Indianapolis iTrader: (0)	Tag Heuer Link Chronometer, <2K, sorry no carbon face. Attached Images __________________ '06 M3 \| Jet/Cinn \| ZPP \| Xenons \| NAV \| Military Sales.
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pacman Lieutenant Colonel 40 Rep 1,913 Posts Drives: 325i Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bay Area,CA iTrader: (4)	omega speedmaster - racing edition:rocks: Attached Images __________________
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leosong11 Private 13 Rep 89 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: May 2005 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Where is DaytonaJohn?
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hkj Major 64 Rep 1,205 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	How about the Bond seamaster One of my fav watch designs. Sporty yet classy. Chronometer, and water proof to 300m. Also I highly recommand a diver watch since the rotating bezel is very useful in everyday life (timing laundry, parking meters, etc) good luck. -hkj
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325 Baller Colonel 283 Rep 2,576 Posts Drives: X3 28i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Boca Raton, Florida iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	thats the chrono version, this is the one i would get __________________ ----------------------------------------------------
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Saosin17 Private First Class 35 Rep 138 Posts Drives: e90 330i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: baltimore iTrader: (0)	as i said before top top limit of 2 grand... some/ most of these look to be around 3. i love the carrera though.. here i think is at the top of my list in price range. good price at 1,600 http://watchnetwork.com/ClassiApp/Cl...ewsStoryID=127
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325 Baller Colonel 283 Rep 2,576 Posts Drives: X3 28i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Boca Raton, Florida iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	ya when i was looking at it for my birthday back in november, i saw it for around 1300 __________________ ----------------------------------------------------
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hkj Major 64 Rep 1,205 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	that Seamaster diver chronometer is < $2K iirc. -hkj
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CnoteMD Commander in Chief 38 Rep 1,034 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 535i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 M5 [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	I have always liked the look of the Baume & Mercier Capeland S. It is also a chronometer, but the face is black (sorry, no carbon texture). To those here with much more knowledge of fine watches. Is the Capeland S a good watch? Attached Images __________________ 2008 BMW 535i Space Gray, Black Leather, Dark Bamboo Trim\| Sport Automatic with Paddles \| Sport Package 2008 BMW M5 (gone, but not forgotten) Space Gray, Silverstone Merino Leather, Madeira Walnut Wood Trim \| 7speed SMG \| All options Mods: Corsa Exhaust \| RPI Ram Air Intake \| H&R Sport Springs \| Rogue Engineering 12mm spacers
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Daytona_John Lieutenant 255 Rep 406 Posts Drives: 2022 BMW X3M Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Dayton, OH iTrader: (0)	Sorry I'm late to the party. The Omega and Tag recommendations given here are the one's I would tend to agree with the most. They can be had for under 2k (from authorized dealers that offer healthy discounts of around 30% off the MSRP).
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bmwhomosapien Private First Class 19 Rep 186 Posts Drives: COOL Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: TX iTrader: (0)	dude go to the nasr jewelers in denton..they have like a 7 thousand square foot store and like 1600 square foot is dedicated to watches..they have everything cartier, tag hueur, movado, concord, omega, fendi, baume and mercier and they give u the best prices...
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FLIP954RR B.A. BARACUS 12 Rep 140 Posts Drives: 06 330xi Join Date: May 2006 Location: NYC,NY iTrader: (0)	I agree with DaytonaJohn-go with either Tag or Omega-cant go wrong and hold their value pretty good. Good Luck! __________________ Hey Baby, you remind me of a famous star--A Monstar!!
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325 Baller Colonel 283 Rep 2,576 Posts Drives: X3 28i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Boca Raton, Florida iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	Yes i Helped him out, its a amazing watch isnt it? I love the non-chrono version. Daytona John, how much should the non-chrono go for OTD? __________________ ----------------------------------------------------
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