What are some good watches for men? Looking for quality and style ... something classic in titanium or steel. Willing to spend up to 2k, but definitely want value/quality over flash.

What are good brands? Also, what should I look for when buying a watch? I rely on my phone for the time of day ... I have no idea what to look for when shopping for a men's watch.

11/16/2011 12:22:23 PM

there was a watch thread in the lounge - trying to find...

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11/16/2011 12:22:57 PM

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"Willing to spend up to 2k"

I thought we were doing a $1k limit this year

11/16/2011 12:23:48 PM

This is for my other boyfriend, boo.

^^ Gracias!

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11/16/2011 12:24:31 PM

i told you i wanted a Breitling but would settle for an Omega

11/16/2011 12:25:12 PM

Oh, I see how it is

I demand you return my cock pics immediately

11/16/2011 12:25:26 PM

oh and reed's is having a sale including watches this weekend.

If you go to the one in Cary mall - talk to Anthony - tell him Derek sent you and provide the code words 'wrestling sucks'. He'll take good care of you.

11/16/2011 12:25:48 PM

I live in Orlando, so will have to find a good store around here. We have tons of malls and outlets though, so should be able to find something decent.

I love David Yurman watches, but they're just a little bit pricier than what I want to spend here, and I'm not sure that they're really worth the price tag.

11/16/2011 12:30:32 PM

2k for a fucking watch?? I'd rather you give me the cash so I can hit Vegas for a weekend.

11/16/2011 12:31:15 PM

SO HAWT

11/16/2011 12:33:06 PM

In my experience, a watch is a very personal item, and is often best selected by the wearer. At the very least, significant guidance is probably best. If it's a surprise, then I would try and make comments about some of the types of watches you see in certain magazines or whatever and see what the response is...kind of the inverse of a man shopping for a ring.

I had a girl buy me a watch one time that really wasn't the right style, and even though the intention was great, I wasn't tremendously fond of the styling. Fortunately she was comfortable enough that she wasn't offended when I mentioned it would be best to exchange it for a different model, and I am very happy with the choice.

11/16/2011 12:34:29 PM

Oooh. I like the Invicta, Bobby. Only in silver, not gold.

^^^ His bday is a week after Christmas, so he's getting a couple of nice things. The second gift will be a little more exciting. Like Vegas, but a bit more extreme.

^ We live together, so I know his style pretty well. That said, I'll be very careful about the return policy. We've had a lot of discussions regarding ring styles and overall jewelry styles, so I have an idea of what he likes for jewelry.

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11/16/2011 12:36:06 PM

^^^i think you meant to post this:

http://www.amazon.com/Invicta-Subaqua-Collection-Chronograph-Ion-Plated/dp/B002TG41TY

^YES. gold watches are the worst, IMO.

11/16/2011 12:36:37 PM

On some skin tones, a large, gold timepiece can make you look like a wannabe rapper.

11/16/2011 12:38:58 PM

oh man nothing wrong with a gold watch

11/16/2011 12:40:10 PM

Gold looks weird against his skin ... and he hates gold. But I know a lot of folks who look great in gold. Just a personal preference here.

11/16/2011 12:42:17 PM

my post was to Evan...didn't see you creep your ass up there between me and him haha

11/16/2011 12:43:48 PM

ahahhaha if it wasn't clear, my post was facetious.

I think that watch is pretty hideous.


I check: http://www.yugster.com/todays-deals/daily-watch-deal

daily, sometimes they have nice watches for a good deal, but usually they're like today's deal...

11/16/2011 12:46:02 PM

lol the deal of the day is 2 cans of foam fire extinguisher

nice

11/16/2011 12:47:56 PM

wait, wat? really?

I see a gold watch.

11/16/2011 12:49:07 PM

stainless steel oyster perpetual rolex is classy, not flashy

11/16/2011 12:50:08 PM

Between the gold watch and the women's earrings today, they should change their name to FUGSTER.

^ What do you mean by oyster? Mother of pearl? I don't know much about watches.

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11/16/2011 12:50:51 PM

yeah, it's like steepandcheap


about a 50:1 ratio for worthless shit to good shit

11/16/2011 12:51:58 PM

Chronoshark is another one of those daily watch deal sites - but I don't recall ever seeing something as high of quality as what you're looking for (though they still have good quality watches - just not $2k quality)

11/16/2011 12:53:11 PM

Gilt Group is typically better with consistently good-looking, high quality items on sale. But the discounts aren't as deep.

11/16/2011 12:53:41 PM

Bobby click on "Daily Offer" in green

fucking fire extinguisher

makes me laff every time



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11/16/2011 12:54:05 PM

do you think he's more of a form over function kind of guy? will he be wearing this watch when playing tennis or doing other impact activities, or will this watch be worn mainly for formal events and business casual dress?

I have a Citizen Skyhawk AT Titanium watch that I've been happy with. It has a lot of functionality that is great for a person that travels a lot or does business in other time zones, and having a perpetual calendar is something I've been spoiled by. The watch is kind of bulky though, and the watch would probably have a thinner profile and be more comfortable if some of the additional functionality of the watch were removed.

11/16/2011 1:02:53 PM

11/16/2011 1:07:05 PM

Form over function. He won't wear a watch on the court. This would be more for business/formal occasions.

11/16/2011 1:13:45 PM

Here is a nice one that is 20% off:
http://www.jomashop.com/jacob-and-co-quenttin-watch-quenttinrg.html

Here is another nice one:
http://www.jameslist.com/advert/69776/for-sale-patek-philippe-sky-moon-tourbillon-(5002g-platinum)

Something unique in design:
http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/27/manufacture-royale-debuts-1-2-million-opera-accordion-watch-si/

Water resistant to 20,000 feet (nearly 4 miles):
http://www.stauer.com/item/Swiss-Military-20,000-Feet-Ultimate-Dive-Watch/18518/3

1489 awesome watches here, all for sale:
http://www.jameslist.com/watches?order=pd&page=1&prices=50001

Some brands I own:

Piaget
Breguet
Vacheron Constantin
B.R.M.
Patek Philippe
Audemars Piguet
Girard Perregaux
Eterna
Panerai
Blancpain
Ulysse Nardin
Jacob & Co.
Jaeger LeCoultre
Parmigiani Fleurier
Harry Winston
Urwerk
Chopard
Glashütte Original
A. Lange & Söhne
Ruchard Mille
Greubel Forsey

11/16/2011 6:57:33 PM

^ damn bro! I like rolex sub's, panerai's, breitling's

11/16/2011 7:02:15 PM

I would never buy an Invicta regardless of whether it was $10 or $10,000. They're probably not bad for $80 or whatever, but the fact that they put some bullshit $900 MSRP on them makes them deserve to go out of business for their shady tactics.

$2k is a tough number. There are plenty of good quartz watches from brands like Victorinox in the $400-$800 range that are top notch in terms of materials and build quality. There are plenty of lower end watches from higher end brands such as Tag and Breitling that come in around the $2k mark, but I really don't know that they're worth it. I own a Breitling Colt Chronograph and it is very nice in every way. My Victorinox Dive Master 500 seems perfect in fit and finish, the saphire crystal is flawless, and the design is great too though. I really can't say that the 3x more expensive Breitling is better in any way. Go into the $5k range and things change far more dramatically.

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11/16/2011 7:15:24 PM

lum-tec's are pretty nice and usually in the sub $1000 range

11/16/2011 7:35:20 PM

http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?t=3564868

11/16/2011 7:35:26 PM

^^ Yeah, I really like Lum-tec and want to own one at some point. You can find lightly used ones pretty cheap on occasion too since they don't have a huge following. I assumed she didn't really want a tactical look though.

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11/16/2011 7:39:18 PM

I have this tag formula one (quartz movement)
its a little less formal so its good for me as a builder to wear every day. It listed at like $1100

I just saw a new formula 1 at baileys the other day that was more formal and pretty sharp looking that was $1400. I think it was this one http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=tag+heuer+formula+1&hl=en&client=safari&rls=en&prmd=imvnsr&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.,cf.osb&biw=1290&bih=609&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=2105882992167744911&sa=X&ei=PVrEToacOcSCtgfDh-nhDQ&ved=0CJEBEPMCMAs#ps-sellers

I got 20% off of mine at baileys just by asking what they could do on price.

11/16/2011 7:50:51 PM

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"Some brands I own: Piaget Breguet Vacheron Constantin B.R.M. Patek Philippe Audemars Piguet Girard Perregaux Eterna Panerai Blancpain Ulysse Nardin Jacob & Co. Jaeger LeCoultre Parmigiani Fleurier Harry Winston Urwerk Chopard Glashütte Original A. Lange & Söhne Ruchard Mille Greubel Forsey"

You own this many watches??

11/17/2011 7:36:30 AM

people collect different shit

I Haven't picked out my own watch in years, I just rely on gifts

11/17/2011 9:07:48 AM

thanks for Yugster. didn't know about it

11/17/2011 10:33:55 AM

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"though they still have good quality watches - just not $2k quality"

Maybe I just don't get it, what makes a watch "$2k quality"

Is it one of those things where if you have so much money then you might as well spend it on something?

11/17/2011 11:00:03 AM

$2k is not a CRAZY amount to spend on a watch, particularly if you're a professional. Sure, you can buy a $60 watch that will do the job for a couple of years.

But if you want a classic timepiece that will last forever, then it's probably worth it to spend the extra money.

Plus, I want to get this engraved. This is something that, ideally, will last forever.

11/17/2011 11:06:45 AM

jomashop.com seems to consistently have good prices on their watches.
Overstock.com gets some decent pieces every so often.

11/17/2011 11:10:09 AM

$2k is an odd number for brand new watches. Increase it to $3k and there are many more options.

11/17/2011 3:03:26 PM

i hope he's putting a ring on your finger or else you may be in for a huge disappointment!!

11/17/2011 3:38:33 PM

Yeah, he's shopping for that, apparently. He may have actually bought it over the weekend while I was in NC. We've been living together for about a year now, and frequently discuss marriage, wedding, pets, next house, kids, plans for the future ... etc.

And based on research, I think 3k may be a more reasonable price point, as mentioned above.

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11/17/2011 3:44:26 PM

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"Is it one of those things where if you have so much money then you might as well spend it on something?"

keep in mind that iheartkisses also puts 90% of her income into savings, so she has plenty of cash laying around for extravagant purchases like this

11/17/2011 3:55:21 PM

Even assuming that $2k isn't too much to spend on a watch, I still don't know what makes a watch "$2k quality"

What makes a certain watch worth $2-5 thousand dollar bucks besides the name on the front?

I mean I'm assuming it's not got diamonds and gold in it, so clearly the materials themselves aren't driving the price that high.

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11/17/2011 4:02:58 PM

Extravagant is relative. It's wasteful if the other person won't appreciate the gift. But if the gift fits the person, then it's appropriate.

I wouldn't buy a 2k watch for myself. But for a special gift, I'd rather spend the extra money on something that the recipient will truly love.

Also, keep in mind, 2k was just a price mentioned. Not dead set on that number. But I'd prefer to stay under that. If there's a watch that's half that price, but better quality, I'd go for that. I'd also spend a little more for something that the recipient would LOVE.

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11/17/2011 4:03:33 PM

If you have the means reasonably then why the fuck do you care how she spends it?

11/17/2011 4:04:33 PM

ok that makes sense though. just a word of advice though...wait until that ring is on your finger. a watch in return for a diamond is a nice gesture.

11/17/2011 4:05:35 PM