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    The (Less intimidating) Watch Thread

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    • DougNgD
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      I have both the SKX007 and the SKX009 in the "J" model. They say on the dial that they are made in Japan.

      I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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      • GraemeG
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        The watch blogs are getting in on less intimidating watches. 🙂

        Monochrome Watches has a list of five watches for under €1000. All of these are from established brands, and all have automatic, mechanical movements.

        I like the Mido Multifort Escape, which Monochrome recently reviewed.

        Time and Tide have a list of watches under $1000. There's an accompanying video for this one, which starts with a shot of central Melbourne.

        I like the Seiko Presage "Cocktail Time". Hodinkee have a week on the wrist review, and aBlogToWatch has an overview of the range.

        The only watch that appears in both lists is the Seiko Prospex SRPB53K "Samurai", though in different colours. A brace of Tissot Powermatics also feature, but they're different models.

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        • UnTuckedU
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          I'm starting to narrow down what I'm looking for…

          Since I already have a "dive watch" (The Maranez I pictured before), I'll go for something with different styling. I'm thinking that a field watch will do the best at looking good in most situations...

          That being said, Hamilton is sitting at the top of my list currently.

          *I can REALLY see why this is a "dangerous" hobby. The more I look... The more reviews I read... The more knowledge I gain... I find my "imaginary budget" sliding further and further to the right, because I can't stop thinking "Oh! For just $50 more, I can get an even better watch here! Wait, and another $50 I could get THIS ONE!".... Next thing you know, my imaginary budget has doubled, and I find myself thinking "Just wait it out for a year or 2 and buy a Rolex, bro.... You've lived without watches thus far... You'll survive until then!"

          In search of:
          IHV-04, med.
          IHSH-185, large
          IHSH-186, large (khaki, and green)

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          • GraemeG
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            If you really want a Rolex, and Maddy won't leave you for spending that much, then there's probably an argument for saving for one. Ultimately it'll work out cheaper than buying the intermediate Seiko, Tudor, etc.

            The danger is that you'll then think, "I really want a Patek Nautilus…"

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            • UnTuckedU
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              @Graeme:

              If you really want a Rolex, and Maddy won't leave you for spending that much, then there's probably an argument for saving for one. Ultimately it'll work out cheaper than buying the intermediate Seiko, Tudor, etc.

              The danger is that you'll then think, "I really want a Patek Nautilus…"

              (For now) "Rolex" is the end goal…

              It wouldn't be too big of a stretch for me to set a goal of buying a Rolex before 2018 closes... I would have to make some sacrifices, but it would be doable if I really, REALLY wanted to. My issue is that I tend to dive head-first in to things, without having a REAL "appreciation" for the beauty surrounding it.

              For example... After getting in to denim, when I decided I wanted a pair of boots (Boots and denim are like peanut butter and jelly, right?), and after about 2 weeks of researching, I started with a pair of custom spec'd Rancourt color #8 shell cordovan boots, and a few months later I said "F*ck it! I'm calling Brian the Bootmaker and getting a pair of Role Club's built!!!!!". Really, it's no problem, but now I know nothing of the other brands, and I don't even really know if they were worth the money. I mean, obviously they are, especially when people like Vintage Engineer Boots went from 0 Role Clubs to 3 pairs in less than a year, and SWEARS by them... But, I have no first hand experience or knowledge as to WHY that is. I just simply know that "Those in the know SWEAR by them, and it's the best money can buy!"...

              I'm trying to take my interest in horology as a journey/learning experience. I know buying a Rolex wouldn't be a waste... But, this time, I want to spend some time in the trenches, gaining an appreciation and understanding...

              I mean, let's face it... We're buying these timepieces as jewelry, not as legitimate tools (Generally speaking)... Everyone has a cellphone on them nearly all of the time, and no watch is going to be more accurate than that (Unless they use GPW/RF time sync)... Even a serious diver owning a Submariner is a bit of a stretch, because I'm 99% sure that they are using an electronic dive watch/computer, because for 1/10 the price, you're going to get far more function, performance and reliability.

              In search of:
              IHV-04, med.
              IHSH-185, large
              IHSH-186, large (khaki, and green)

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              • UnTuckedU
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                *Btw, Maddy wants a Rolex as well… So, the only way she would kill me for buying one for myself, is if I didn't get her one also, lol

                Her dad has had an 18k gold Day-Date since the late 70's, and she says she can always remember thinking that his watch was so nice. Well, a few years back, he had a stroke... When the ambulance can to fetch him to the hospital, before they left, they told Maddy to take his valuables, including his watch. She said she wore his watch for about 2 weeks while he was hospitalized. Finally when it was time for him to check out, he asked "Where is my watch?!"... She wanted to keep it, and he wouldn't let her. He told her "No you can't have it! Obviously it's going to your brother after I die!!!".

                In search of:
                IHV-04, med.
                IHSH-185, large
                IHSH-186, large (khaki, and green)

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                • GilesG
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                  I have a beautiful little Patek here that she may like 🙂

                  "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                  • UnTuckedU
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                    @Giles:

                    I have a beautiful little Patek here that she may like 🙂

                    Beautiful indeed! And, just like the old magpie myth, Maddy LOVES shiny things, so I'm glad she didn't see it, lol!

                    We'll keep her dreams in the more realistic "Rolex" realm for now, lol

                    In search of:
                    IHV-04, med.
                    IHSH-185, large
                    IHSH-186, large (khaki, and green)

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                    • GraemeG
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                      I'm going to start posting Langes and Pateks to Maddy's Facebook feed in that case. Something like this, perhaps. 😃

                      The big difference between a Rolex and a Patek is really down to the level of finishing on the movement.

                      This is a Rolex movement. It's got an industrial finish to it. Most watches in this price range (Omega, Panerai, Jaeger, etc.) will have a similar look.

                      In contrast, this is from Patek. A lot of the decoration will be done by hand, along with careful polishing and beveling of the edges of the plates, and it's got a gold rotor. A Lange & Sohne, Vacheron Constantin, and Audemars Piguet all play in this space.

                      The finishing is more aesthetic than anything else. I doubt that the Patek will be more accurate than a Rolex, nor more reliable. But the hand finishing is what drives the price way up.

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                      • GilesG
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                        @Graeme:

                        I doubt that the Patek will be more accurate than a Rolex, nor more reliable.

                        If you want accuracy, get a phone….

                        "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                        • UnTuckedU
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                          @Giles:

                          @Graeme:

                          I doubt that the Patek will be more accurate than a Rolex, nor more reliable.

                          If you want accuracy, get a phone….

                          or a Grand Seiko….. At least, that's what I've been told

                          In search of:
                          IHV-04, med.
                          IHSH-185, large
                          IHSH-186, large (khaki, and green)

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                          • GraemeG
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                            @Giles:

                            If you want accuracy, get a phone….

                            Or a Bathys Cesium 133, which is an atomic clock wristwatch. 😛

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                            • UnTuckedU
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                              That's terrible, lol!

                              Anyone who needs time that accurate wouldn't have to buy a watch of their own to insure they have "the correct time", lol!

                              *I'm just being a hater…. At half the size, and half the price, it would be way more cool

                              In search of:
                              IHV-04, med.
                              IHSH-185, large
                              IHSH-186, large (khaki, and green)

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                              • GilesG
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                                @UnTucked:

                                or a Grand Seiko….. At least, that's what I've been told

                                Yep, I may even take my own advice….

                                "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                • UnTuckedU
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                                  I'll be looking forward to pics!

                                  In search of:
                                  IHV-04, med.
                                  IHSH-185, large
                                  IHSH-186, large (khaki, and green)

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                                  • louisboscoL
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                                    @Graeme:

                                    If you really want a Rolex, and Maddy won't leave you for spending that much, then there's probably an argument for saving for one. Ultimately it'll work out cheaper than buying the intermediate Seiko, Tudor, etc.

                                    The danger is that you'll then think, "I really want a Patek Nautilus…"

                                    exactly.. 😞

                                    "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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                                    • ChrisC
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                                      Gonna post this for three reasons:

                                      1. the "less intimidating" thread is now talking about Pateks. That madness just needs to stop.
                                      2. pictures are always good.
                                      3. I am completely, self-destructively, pissing away the day at work, so why not?

                                        This is an old eBay purchase- no idea of the specifics, other than its manual wind and reasonably accurate.
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                                      • manufc10M
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                                        I love watches and they are a mandatory accessory for me, I feel naked if I leave the house without one.  With that being said I am by no means a watch "snob" and my knowledge regarding movements, etc… is nonexistent.  So this thread is perfect for me.  I'm a sucker for chronograph's, metal bands, and in the 42mm to 48mm range.  Two brands I like that fall under the less intimidating category are Tissot and Nixon.

                                        Tissot

                                        Nixon

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                                        • manufc10M
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                                          It seems all gold watches aren't as popular these days but I think they look great when worn with the right outfit.  Gold/Black is always a good combo.

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                                          • gaseousclayG
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                                            I have an aversion to shiny gold things (or brass). I prefer shiny silver things  😃

                                            WTB:
                                            IHSH-129 size L (blue)
                                            IHSH-19

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