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      10-01-2008, 11:51 PM   #23
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breitling for bentley flying b...must have. makes the cartier santos 100 look like a child's toy.
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      10-02-2008, 01:08 AM   #24
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Now that's more like it if you ask me.
for the low low price of $15k. i'm trying to buy a house right now, i think that's a little bit off my radar awesome watch though.
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ooo i like that...how much?
i think Grand Carrera RS2 regular one starts from 4k+
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What ever happened to just getting a nice Rolex?
Rolex watches are too small. People like big face watches these days. They need to keep up with the times.
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I think that rolex has become a status symbol more than anything else since everyone knows the name. I personally don't really like the style of rolex watches, especially how the look of the crystal is broken up with that huge magnified date thing. Eh, not my style, but if you like them they sure do keep a good resale value over time.
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Rolex watches are too small. People like big face watches these days. They need to keep up with the times.
+1 about the trend with large-faced watches.

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Eh, not my style, but if you like them they sure do keep a good resale value over time.
This is true. I guess overall I'm kind of old school.
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Rolex watches are too small. People like big face watches these days. They need to keep up with the times.
+2 that's why i bought the breitling. i like the big face and overall design. i think breitling represents a younger man's status/success symbol more than a rolex...not to mention breitling's tie to aviation. when i'm 35+, i'll probably have a rolex, but until then, i'll own a different brand of watch with a bigger face.

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I think that rolex has become a status symbol more than anything else since everyone knows the name. I personally don't really like the style of rolex watches, especially how the look of the crystal is broken up with that huge magnified date thing. Eh, not my style, but if you like them they sure do keep a good resale value over time.
i'm not really a big fan of the magnified date or smaller face either. that's why rolex really isn't on my radar.
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so i'm getting bored with my breitling super avenger. i'm really wanting a new watch. suggestions?
You're bored with your Breitling?!? Do the chronograph functions even work or should I say, is your watch real?

I think the leaders in watches right now are the German watches for innovation, classic styling, and design.

I wouldn't spend money on a status brand because there are superb fakes out there with big name ETA and Valjoux Swiss automatic movements and wearing an expensive status brand watch is a really stupid investment.
http://www.youtube.com/user/sinowatches

Rolex quality has gone down the drain. They used to be decent leaders, but their quality of their movements in terms of fit and finish is very poor in terms of what you're paying for the watch.

The most impressive watch is probably the Timex Ironman triathlon. I wore it at the Grand Canyon at about 122 Fahrenheit temperature. While other people wore their quartz watches failed, camera batteries failed, and people even suffering from heat exhaustion, my watch handled the extreme temperature. Right now, it's my daily watch.

Timex Ironman is NASA certified to be worn on the shuttle. It's like a little brother of the Omega Speedmaster Professional.
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Nice thread, might be able to help me out. I know little to nothing about watches, as I cant stand the feeling of them (havent warn one since i was about 12). My roommate wants to get her bf a watch for his bday coming up.

She wants to spend in the $500-600 range. I know thats way under some of the watches you guys are throwing out (she's a college student working two jobs) Anyone got some suggestions for some men's square faced watches in her range?

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Nice thread, might be able to help me out. I know little to nothing about watches, as I cant stand the feeling of them (havent warn one since i was about 12). My roommate wants to get her bf a watch for his bday coming up.

She wants to spend in the $500-600 range. I know thats way under some of the watches you guys are throwing out (she's a college student working two jobs) Anyone got some suggestions for some men's square faced watches in her range?

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If your roommate wants to get her bf a watch around $500-600dollars, you can get something decent probably at Costco like an entry level Tag Heuer quartz. They're pretty nice and you get quartz accuracy with a classy looking Tag design.
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How much are you looking to spend?

Tag Carrera series watches are really nice and fairly affordable too (considering high end watch prices). I'd get one of those for now otherwise if you're looking to spend a little more you can get a Breitling Navitimer. That watch series is one my my favorites.

I just bought a Hamilton Jazzmaster, it's a really nice watch for everyday use. Matches with a lot of things.

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You're bored with your Breitling?!? Do the chronograph functions even work or should I say, is your watch real?
c'mon man...don't be a bag. i love my super avenger, but i can only stare at it for so long. i'm ready for something new. i'm asking suggestions here, and consequently this has turned into a watch thread. no need to shit in our cheerios.
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That Tag is the nicest one I have seen!
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Rolex watches are too small. People like big face watches these days. They need to keep up with the times.
I used to have a Rolex Daytona white face loved it but sold it...biggest mistake ever because the price went up

Anyways I just got these 2 AP's today...love how beefy these watches are. SS and rose gold.






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a used PAM is nice.... these are very in right now I see a lot of guys wearing them.
Nice and big
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I used to have a Rolex Daytona white face loved it but sold it...biggest mistake ever because the price went up

Anyways I just got these 2 AP's today...love how beefy these watches are. SS and rose gold.





I AP watches. Really nice watches man!
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wow, that's a nice watch!
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wow, that's a nice watch!
It's beyond nice, it's exquisite.
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i just got one of these as a gift

here's my collection
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It's beyond nice, it's exquisite.
exquisite? i wouldn't go that far...
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