I've never been an extravagant person and always lean towards being frugal, but sometimes its nice to have nice things, right? I want to upgrade from my Citizen Eco-Drive and have been eyeing an Oris, but that's gonna cost a lot of cheese!
shareZERO...IF I WANT TO KNOW WHAT TIME IT IS...I JUST ASK MY DAUGHTER.
shareWhen she goes away to college, you're gonna have to buy a watch or start carrying a phone. Or you could guesstimate by the position of the sun, although I warn you, its not accurate to the minute.
shareWHO SAYS I'M NOT GOING AWAY TO COLLEGE WITH HER?π€π
shareI assume she did.
shareNOT YET.π€πΎ
shareWell, going to a local college and living at home can save a boatload of $$$, especially with the extortionate costs of college nowadays.
shareSHE HAS SOME WEIRD FIXATION ON MONTANA...SHE WANTS TO GO SCHOOL THERE...BUT WE ARE WEIRDLY CLOSE...AND AS OF FRESHMAN YEAR I AM STILL PART OF HER PLANS...THINGS CHANGE...BUT IT'S NICE BEING CONSIDERED FOR SO LONG.
shareReminds me of my brother. We're from the Northeast and he was fixated on Colorado for whatever reason.
Freshman year is early though. Expect her mind to change at least a few times lol. And a good guidance counselor at the school is invaluable.
I bought a $500 watch after getting a big promotion about 15 years ago. Before that, I had never spent more than $50 but also never held onto to one for very long. So I saved some $ in the long term!
shareThe most I ever spent was $1,200 about 35 years ago on a Cyma that I still own. I also have a Concord that cost more, but it was a gift.
shareOne of the things that bugs me about watches in this price range is that none of them hold their value if you wanted to sell them in the future.
shareWhile you are correct, I'm not sure most people who buy a nice watch intend it to be an investment.
shareTrue. A watch can definitely be an investment, but not for most people. A Rolex or Omega for example is wayyy out of my budget. Someday, maybe.
shareI had a gold Omega that I lost - ouch.
I think fashion watches can be fun also. The only ones I really hate are Apple watches - just plain ugly.
Ouch is right! Hope it wasn't sentimental.
Smart watches have never really interested me. I have my phone and that's enough. If anything, I'm trying to be less connected to technology, not more.
I like watches so I'm going to pay more than the average person. I have four. The cheapest was a little over $500. The most expensive was $3,500.
Oris is a very nice watch and a good value. Consider a used one, or a new one from a reputable grey-market company like Ashford or Jomashop.
Good advice. I've had my eye on the grey market sites for a new one. Hopefully the one I want will pop up.
shareMy daughter bought one of those calculator watches from the 80s at a used sale recently for 30 dollars. I canβt believe that it still works.
shareCasio I'm guessing? Vintage and retro stuff are quite popular. Even a cheap watch will last a lifetime if you take care of it.
shareMicronta, silver with black buttons. I think this brand was sold at Radio Shack back in the day.
shareI KNOW THAT WATCH...MY GRANDFATHER WORE ONE IN THE EARLY 90S...THEN HE DIED.
shareIt sounds like he was in style.
shareWWII VET,POW,CONTRACTOR,UNION ELECTRICIAN...LOVED CARS,MOTORCYCLES,BOATS,ATVS,ETC...DRANKK BUDWEISER AND ATE CANDY 24/7...I QUITE LOVED THE MAN...HE DIED IN 94...ALZHEIMERS IS A BITCH.
shareBless Gramp-Dukes, he sounds like he was a real sport. If we can be half the men those old boys were weβre doing pretty OKπ
shareRadio Shack. Now that takes me back. Our local one closed down years ago, but there's a small computer repair shop who reached out to the company and now carries a full line of products.
shareI think the last one closed up where I live around ten years ago. I miss those stores because itβs hard to find some of the things they carried these days.
shareI was surprised that Swatch's appreciated, mainly because I never appreciated them.
shareI have an Invicta watch. My wife gave it to me for Christmas three years ago.
It's a $80 watch. Hasn't lost a minute in three years. Looks nice too!
I know people pay thousands of dollars for watches. I can't afford that kind of money.
Oris is a very nice sort of an entry level luxury brand. They're a traditional Swiss brand and very well made. They're more known to watch collectors and geeks than the average person. I'd suggest handling them in person because some of their more complicated pieces are really thick and heavy. There are a lot of other really nice options in that price range like Seiko Luxe, Longines, Mido, Laco, Hamilton, Raymond Weil, Frederique Constant and others.
shareThanks for the advice and I'll gladly check out some of those other brands. Are you familiar with Christopher Ward watches by chance? They have a nice selection in the sport and military categories. Not really a fan of the dive watches personally.
shareI'll mention Rado as well because I am a fan of their watches. I have two. They are often heavily discounted at the grey market sites.
shareI'll add it to the list, thanks. There's so many good choices out there its hard to choose!
shareI have no use for diver's watches, I think they are too big, bulky, and heavy. But I will admit that the Rolex Submariner and the Omega James Bond Seamaster are very cool looking watches, I wouldn't mind owning them! I'm not a fan of chronograph watches, either. Who needs all those functions? Obviously some do, but I would imagine only a small percent of the people who buy them actually need the functions. And it makes the dial so busy sometimes it takes a second to see what time it is! But they do have a cool factor. I like the Omega Moonwatch. The cost of ownership of a chronograph is higher because they cost more to service and overhaul.
shareSame. Most decent watches are rated at 100 meters and as someone who swims a lot in the summer, that's enough for me. Besides being too busy looking, I don't know, I'm just not crazy about the style and bulk. I wouldn't completely rule out ever owning one, but I'm definitely not seeking one out at this time. I lean more towards a minimalist style.
shareVaguely. The ones I've seen were very nice looking, though only online.
There's a lot of variation in dive watches. Some are every bit as sleek and nearly as understated as a dress watch. Others are like wearing a clock. For example, the Submariner 40mm is a great every day watch, differing only slightly from the Air King/Oyster Perpetual. Which is one of my favorites. The Omega Seamaster chronograph, at 43mm and considerably more thickness/weight, is quite different on the wrist. My favorite right now is the Laco Frankfurt GMT. It's a true GMT that tracks three time zones but it wears wonderfully. My advice would be to handle as many as possible. It's really tough to judge online.
Will do. I had my heart set on an Oris, but now the Longines Spirit line has caught my eye, so I'd definitely like to see and compare both in person.
This one in particular, either in 40 or 42 mm.
https://www.longines.com/en-us/watch-longines-spirit-l3-811-4-93-6
The Longines Spirit is a really nice choice. I was looking at their GMT just this morning. It would be ideal to be able to handle both the 40 and 42mm and decide from there.
Longines is underrated in America. I have one of their Master series in a 42mm and it's wonderful.
https://www.longines.com/en-us/watch-the-longines-master-collection-l2-773-4-78-3
Does the Master Collection have huge lugs like the Spirit? Hell, I'm even considering the 37mm after checking them out, which wears more like a 39 and it's available with the kick ass champagne dial. Only downside is it doesn't have a screw down crown.
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