what is your budget

11/30/2009 6:07:42 PM

My biggest beef with my Speedmaster is the acryllic crystal. It really shows wear worse than glass.

I actually had it replaced because of a small crack that I picked up while working on my car. The bill for that was around $180, so I used that to justify buying a Citizen to wear whenever I'm doing work around the house or walking the dog.

11/30/2009 7:41:43 PM

You phone people just don't get it.

11/30/2009 7:44:14 PM

hgtran, for $700 then what would you be looking at????

i envy your collection btw

11/30/2009 9:08:48 PM

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"My biggest beef with my Speedmaster is the acryllic crystal. It really shows wear worse than glass."

It has acrylic crystal because it was originally designed to use in space, so they were afraid of the saphire crystal shattering. Also, the scratches on acrylic can be buffed out pretty easily. Omega also make the Speedmaster Pro version with the saphire crystal. My favorite is the Speedmaster Pro with seethrough caseback, kinda like the one below.

12/1/2009 11:03:06 AM

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"The coaxial escapement on your planet ocean is a really good one, I'd stick with that. That is, unless you realllllllly have to have a speedmaster. I dig the planet ocean's 10 year service interval."

lol, I realllly have to have a speedmaster. I like the longer service interval with coaxial escapement also. Omega just came out with the 2nd generation of coaxials, the 8500, which is supposedly an improvement from 2500 that's in planet ocean (higher price also). The 2500 is already an excellent movement. Some people on watch forums have reported quartz-like accuracy with some fine regulations.

12/1/2009 11:16:04 AM

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"hgtran, for $700 then what would you be looking at????"

I'd be looking at used, automatic Tag Heuer, Longines, Stowa, and if I'm lucky, Omega. It really depends on your preference for quartz or automatic, old or new. Before you buy any watch, post it on here so we can give you our opinions on it.

12/1/2009 12:23:18 PM

QUARTZ
LIKE
ACCURACY

THOUSANDS
OF
DOLLARS

12/1/2009 12:24:47 PM

i need a recommendation for a cheap watch that i don't have to worry about getting scratched and dinged and is water resistant but looks decent enough to wear to a meeting

12/1/2009 12:30:38 PM

define "cheap"

12/1/2009 12:42:06 PM

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"It has acrylic crystal because it was originally designed to use in space, so they were afraid of the saphire crystal shattering."

The Speedmaster wasn't actually designed as a space watch, it just happened to pass the tests NASA put it through when they were looking for a watch. I think it's just a design feature and that Omega opted for a bubbled crystal instead of a glass one and a thicker case.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omega_Speedmaster

12/1/2009 1:02:22 PM

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"i need a recommendation for a cheap watch that i don't have to worry about getting scratched and dinged and is water resistant but looks decent enough to wear to a meeting"

Get a Seiko or a Citizen dress watch.

12/1/2009 3:57:13 PM

Mr. Joshua I liked your new watch, even nicer irl, sweet pick.

I think im going to take the dive and get my second Breitling...

[Edited on December 4, 2009 at 3:56 PM. Reason : 4rfc]

12/4/2009 3:56:05 PM

^get a female version too

12/4/2009 4:02:24 PM

the wifes ha

12/4/2009 4:32:24 PM

anyone looking for a Wolf Designs Watch Winder?! let me know

1/7/2010 12:37:16 PM

cough.

4/29/2010 10:34:19 PM

but it's not occificial

4/29/2010 10:34:58 PM

it is now.

4/29/2010 10:35:28 PM

look what you done did

4/29/2010 10:35:36 PM

I will play along with your December BS thread

4/29/2010 10:37:52 PM

i dont even care anymore

4/29/2010 10:38:17 PM

4/29/2010 10:45:29 PM

4/30/2010 12:52:44 AM

Just picked up my first Tag.



I was never crazy about them, but I've really been liking the monaco lately.

6/5/2010 5:26:02 PM

got this gold longines about a month ago. Gonna be a Father's day present for my dad.

6/6/2010 10:52:35 AM

[Edited on June 10, 2010 at 1:33 PM. Reason : fixt]

6/10/2010 1:24:07 PM

Returned the Tag and ordered a monaco chrono with blue face, Steve McQueen style.

Just didn't think I needed another black watch.

6/12/2010 2:59:29 PM

get the Carrera dude. it's the tits. that's the only tag watch i would consider getting.

6/12/2010 3:32:56 PM

I actually get compliments on this on a weekly basis.

6/12/2010 5:10:12 PM

picked up one of these a few weeks ago:

11/20/2010 8:49:42 PM

excuse me officer, can you read my watch?

[Edited on November 20, 2010 at 9:15 PM. Reason : ]

11/20/2010 9:05:21 PM

1960's hamilton on a NATO band

11/20/2010 10:49:18 PM

Today, late 50's Tissot Visiodate Seastar, SS, white face on black leather.

11/21/2010 11:20:45 AM