Who's got a nice watch? Traditional watches only, no smartwatches please.

[klymr]

I'm pleased as heck to see so many folks who enjoy owning and wearing a nice watch.

I have noticed that for some odd reason, you cannot seem to get the mechanical movement Bulova watches in the United states. They readily available in Europe though, according to the company's website

Any guesses on this, or is just that so many Americans have become accustomed to their watches being battery powered quartz movements?

I'm not sure why, but I can ask an expert I know. The watchmaker I work with has been repairing watches long than most of us have been alive. He is going on 83, been repairing watches since he was 17-18. If you don't get an answer soon enough, I'll try to ask him on Monday.

 

[Megatron]

Nice:

Omega Seamaster (300 M Diver Chronometer, Steel/Blue, Steel Band)

Not as nice:

Hamilton H61411533 (Hamilton Khaki Action, Quartz movement, Sapphire Crystal, Crown protector, Steel/Black face, leather strap)

Cheers!

 

[prdxparadox]

found this last week on a website...think I'll get one

 

[JBat]

I have an Omega Seamaster, but no pics handy. I'll see if I can find one later.

 

[klymr]

I'm pleased as heck to see so many folks who enjoy owning and wearing a nice watch.

I have noticed that for some odd reason, you cannot seem to get the mechanical movement Bulova watches in the United states. They readily available in Europe though, according to the company's website

Any guesses on this, or is just that so many Americans have become accustomed to their watches being battery powered quartz movements?

Ok, so I talked to the horologist at work today, and he said that Bulova sold out to ETA of Switzerland a few years back. Since then their quality has dropped and they just don't supply the U.S. with the high quality stuff.

 

[timmillwood]

Here is my new Rolex, loads of diamonds set in 18k gold.

it was a nice treat for myself

 

[nickster9224]

Here is my new Rolex, loads of diamonds set in 18k gold.

it was a nice treat for myself

Does it even move. theres so many diamonds it doesnt look like the hand could move.

 

[gauchogolfer]

Here is my new Rolex, loads of diamonds set in 18k gold.

it was a nice treat for myself

I know who to talk to next time someone starts a 'please buy me an iPhone' thread.

 

[E36 Pilot]

My little collection:

Tag Heuer Carrera GMT

Omega Speedmaster Moon

Archimede Pilot

1914 Hamilton (Great Grandfather's)

I also have a bunch of beaters that aren't pictured.

 

[E36 Pilot]

Woops... The pocket watch is obviously not a Hamilton. It's a 1914 Howard. Sorry Great Grandpa!

 

[Crusader]

I'm switching between this two for different occasions...

1. Breitling Chrono Avenger (Titanium automatic) with casual wear (left)
2. Breitling Emergency Mission with formal wear (right)

 

[bluefiberoptics]

Mine. (All black G-Shock). Got it as a gift from a Japanese family I lived with during the summer. My only complaint about it is the weight. It's too heavy and big.

 

[true777]

Jaeger-Le Coultre Reverso for special occasions.

Gucci watch for everyday.

 

[AirborneAngel]

My watch.

 

[Shotglass]

I have to say, neither Rolex nor Omega appeal to me. They're just too big and flashy (Rolex).

 

[miamiracing]

Here is my new Rolex, loads of diamonds set in 18k gold.

it was a nice treat for myself

looks like one of those $30 bucks watches from New York

 

[cal6n]

I did a ton of research in finding a high quality watch that could be passed down to my son as an heirloom. So in my search of an "heirloom" quality watch I ended up with a Rolex Explorer 1.

My Dad had the same idea around 35 years ago! I remember him paying around £25 (used, not new) in 1973/4 for what has become my watch.

 

[srent5]

Here is my favorite Guess watch (with some scuffs), but the iphone makes anything look good.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_phVYPHbp2Y

 

[MacRy]

Another one for the collection. Breil Globe. Feels enormous on my wrist but I love it

 

[katorga]

Sinn 756 UTC

Sinn 756 UTC is my current, and only watch.

 

[interlaced]

yay, i got a new watch! nixon 'the player' in gold.

 

[xodonniedarko]

 

[iTeen]

Here is my new Rolex, loads of diamonds set in 18k gold.

it was a nice treat for myself

and what do you do for a living?

heres what i am getting soon...

 

[idesign245]

Its a mens watch, but they didn't have the womens version in the dark wood when I went, so I just bought the mens.

I've also got this one, but it turned out to be huge (ordered online) and the rubber gets so dirty really easily, I ended up trying to take a pencil eraser to it and eventually gave up. Its also a pain in the a$$ to resize, if anyone is looking into buying one.

 

[bursty]

I'm switching between this two for different occasions...

1. Breitling Chrono Avenger (Titanium automatic) with casual wear (left)
2. Breitling Emergency Mission with formal wear (right)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v217/Crusader_69/_DSC0044_smaller.jpg

Why would you get the Emergency for formal wear?