[alligator]

Okay, I've lived without a watch for the past 10+ years. Another thread on this site got me thinking that it's time I started to wear a watch. I have nothing against them, I just never liked how they looked on my arm.

Now I need some suggestions. What type of watches do people have? I'd like something nicer - that can be worn at work. I'm thinking of something that is over $100, but less than $500. No leather bands, something metal.

Any suggestions?

[brapper]

something swiss, i recommend Tissot.

http://www.tissot.ch/cgi-bin/cgi2.exe?SECT=FIRST

[Blue Flame]

I've had a battery of Swiss Army watches and always loved them. RIght now I've got the Titanium Wenger and i love it -- takes a brutal beatiing and keeps on ticking.

[Nai no Kami]

I find this elegant enough. I don´t like a watch to be a perennial object.

[Disgruntled Head of C-3PO]

Get a Diesel or a Fossil. They both look super cool.

[SVass]

There is a $20 Timex self-winding, no battery with a strap that attaches to your belt. It does't hurt your wrist, has a compass if you get lost, and lasts forever. sam

[d4nth3m4n]

this is what danielle got me for my birthday.



i really like this thing, nice and heavy, no frills, just a watch.


little above your price range, but i will also back up swiss army.

or citizen.

[G4ME]

i can't stand half the watches i saw when looking for one, they all seemed to bling bling and flashy. I eventually got a Wenger that is brushed stainless, very thin and pretty light with day and date.

[jcadam]

I like watches with a VELCRO strap.

[kikkoman]

Originally posted by Nai no Kami:
I find this elegant enough. I don´t like a watch to be a perennial object.

It looks nice but can you actually tell time with it? I like a watch that actually tells the time.

[d4nth3m4n]

Originally posted by kikkoman:
It looks nice but can you actually tell time with it? I like a watch that actually tells the time.

it's ten to two...

is one the seconds and the other the date? or did they get cute and decide that :35 was the only time worth sharing?

[Disgruntled Head of C-3PO]

Originally posted by d4nth3m4n:
it's ten to two...

is one the seconds and the other the date? or did they get cute and decide that :35 was the only time worth sharing?

I think they are being cute and artsy.

[phoenixboy70]

[d4nth3m4n]

well us Mac users can rule out the s+arck watch.

there is a photo of him with gates on his page-



the horror!

[Secret__Police]

Drive to Mexico and buy yourself a $25.00/$45.00 Rolex watch
Depending on how well you can bargain.

[d4nth3m4n]

Originally posted by phoenixboy70:

...in his ass.

[ManOfSteal]

Citizen Eco-Drive.

[videian28]

seiko kinetic

[benandkelley]

Movado !

[Timo]

self winding watches are great

[the_glassman]

[alligator]

Yeah, that last one will work great in my office with no windows.

[alligator]

Oh, and what should I be spending on a nice professional watch? I expect at least $100 - but what is reasonable? $400?

[Disgruntled Head of C-3PO]

Get one of those Microsoft Spot watches and pay $10 a month.

[rozwado1]

I got an ESQ square-face for about $220 (I think). I hated round watches on my arm. This one's more of a bracelet than a watch.

Mine's more or less like this, but it's a few years old and more square around the edges. Got it at diamond.com

[IceEnclosure]

Diesel, 'round $100 bucks. fat leather, aluminum, stainless looking, mirror under glass.

[Kilbey]

Originally posted by videian28:
seiko kinetic

I have a Seiko Kinetic. My wife bought it for me about 8 years ago. I like it, but it's too common and it doesn't hold it's charge very well anymore. Set it down for a couple days and the battery is dead. I'll be sending it in for service soon.

I would not recommend a Seiko Kinetic.

[MacMan4000]

Take a vacation to New York City and look for guys carrying suitcases and cardboard boxes... ask if they are selling watches... get a Rolex for $30!

Mine lasted a whole month before the gold paint rubbed off

[passmaster16]

Originally posted by manofsteal:
Citizen Eco-Drive.

[OldManMac]

You don't have to spend a lot. I got a Pulsar Quartz, gold/silver, at Sears ten years ago, for $300, and I still get compliments on it.

[Disgruntled Head of C-3PO]

Originally posted by KarlG:
You don't have to spend a lot. I got a Pulsar Quartz, gold/silver, at Sears ten years ago, for $300, and I still get compliments on it.

That looks like something your grampa who was in the navy would wear.

[OldManMac]

My grandfathers were in the German Army in the first World War, and I doubt they had watches like that, then. Feel better about yourself, putting someone else's tastes down?

[Kilbey]

Originally posted by Disgruntled Head of C-3PO:
That looks like something your grampa who was in the navy would wear.

Wow, a watch that old would surely be an antique. I'd pay a lot of money for a watch that had that kind of dependability.

It would surely be quite the find in an antique store.

[Agasthya]

Just get a mobile telephone. That way you can have a productive watch.

[Disgruntled Head of C-3PO]

Originally posted by KarlG:
My grandfathers were in the German Army in the first World War, and I doubt they had watches like that, then. Feel better about yourself, putting someone else's tastes down?

So I was right.

[Kilbey]

Originally posted by Disgruntled Head of C-3PO:
So I was right.

No.

[Kenneth]

G-Shock.

[phantomdragonz]

Originally posted by manofsteal:
Citizen Eco-Drive.

I have one, I love it. Got it as a graduation gift...

damn thing does not have one scratch on it! he way I treat it (working on cars, although i usually take it off it I think i am about to do anything that would really hurt it)

damn good watch, simple too

Zach

[cla214]

In your price range I would look at a Tissot. Had one for several years, and it was very reliable. Simple, but nice looking as well.

I upgraded a few years ago to a Rolex Sea-Dweller. A bit out of your stated price range.

[timmerk]

none

[moonmonkey]

IMO Chinese watches are the best.

[Randman]

I have a Seiko Titanium Kenetic for everyay use and it's solid and takes a beating.
When going out, I wear my Tag.

[Lancer409]

Originally posted by d4nth3m4n:
it's ten to two...

is one the seconds and the other the date? or did they get cute and decide that :35 was the only time worth sharing?

.35 is the second and the 28 is the date.

if u look at most watch stores, you'll notice the hour hand is on the 2, the minute hand is on the 10 (50 minutes) and the seconds hand is on the 7 (35)


'used to work at a watch store.

[Corintheus]

Originally posted by KarlG:
My grandfathers were in the German Army in the first World War, and I doubt they had watches like that, then. Feel better about yourself, putting someone else's tastes down?

It's a gay thing.

[Goldfinger]

Originally posted by brapper:
something swiss, i recommend Tissot.

http://www.tissot.ch/cgi-bin/cgi2.exe?SECT=FIRST

Yep, I've got the PRS200. Looks a lot better in rael life than on the picture on the website tough.

[Cubeoid]

Originally posted by Nai no Kami:

Get this one d00d! It's teh awesome!

[Cubeoid]

or

[Lancer409]

Originally posted by Cubeoid:
or

something equally popular when i was a kid .. those casio "calculator" watches .. those rocked!

[Peter]

Originally posted by Kenneth:
G-Shock.

bada bing!
Rolexes of the digital watch world.
this is mine :
http://home.casio.co.uk/timepiece/fr...subcategory=29

[Randman]

Spend any reasonable amount of time in Asia and you'll forever avoid G-shocks and Rolexes.