Any watch enthusiasts out there?

[john11f]

I have a Panerai logo (PAM 005). I am hooked with the watch! Although it is made with "just" an ETA movement, the 44mm case, the black dial, military style watch design just blows me!

There are a bunch of hardcore loyalists called Paneristis. Checkout Paneristi.com.

The strap changing will surely give you the kicks since you could mix and match it with what you're wearing. I, personally have owned 3 Panerais and 7 straps (and counting!).

The watch is addicting! If only I had the money, I will get a Radiomir Base 210 and a Submersible 2500mm (PAM 194) special edition with a 47mm lug!

The 194 (2004 Diver's Watch of the year) - $8,750:

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b48/john11f/Panerai/pam194_001_s.jpg

My PAM 005 logo - considered entry level collector's item - ($3,500):

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b48/john11f/3Ps/P1010299.jpg

The Radiomir Base - the most representative of the original Panerai of the 1940s - PAM 210 - $4,050:

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b48/john11f/Panerai/radiomirbase.jpg

One reason why I got into expensive clothing is because I can't afford to shell out $20k for these beauties.

But there are times, I wear these:

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b48/john11f/Panerai/casiogshock1.jpg

I have a G-shock 20th anniversary edition with a red LED display.

[Geowu]

skecr8r, what's a good quartz watch (one that you don't need to wind)?

[triniboy27]

Hey y'all,

What are people's opinions on the Dior watches? I'm not normally one for watches made by designers as opposed to actual watchmakers, but I like the clean look of the Dior ones..

I'm talking about these: http://www.eluxury.com/browse/product_assortment.jhtml?SectionID=7000&CategoryID=7067&SubCategoryID=7194&ClassificationID=7231

[Serge d Nimes]

I think you can do better than that Dior of the money. Personally, I don't like polished finished watches. I go for matte sandblasted.

Carpe Denim! (not the jean brand silly!)

[Geowu]

After reading a bit about watches on Google I'm shocked that quartz watches don't seem to last a long time (because of battery leaks?) and that the only way to get a good watch is to get an automatic (that never shows the time precisely and you always have to wind every morning) is that so? Maybe I should check the time looking at the sun...

[TheRidiculousguy]

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Hey y'all,

What are people's opinions on the Dior watches? I'm not normally one for watches made by designers as opposed to actual watchmakers, but I like the clean look of the Dior ones..

I'm talking about these: http://www.eluxury.com/browse/product_assortment.jhtml?SectionID=7000&CategoryID=7067&SubCategoryID=7194&ClassificationID=7231

--- Original message by triniboy27 on Sep 10, 2005 05:29 AM

those are are kinda hot. the white dior watch is SICK. w/ the back diamonds. incredible

www.nextselection.net

www.ryanleslie.com

www.cassieworld.com

[Serge d Nimes]

You don't have to wind an automatic. Pretty much all mechanical watches you will find these days has a full rotor automatic movement unless you get a specialty watch. And almost all Automatics have a 25 jewel ETA movement that is modified by the watch house. Most 3 register chronographs since the 70's have an auto ETA Valjoux 7750.

Carpe Denim! (not the jean brand silly!)

[haptronic]

probably not for the purist but this is my new watch, i like it.

my phone gets sent the time by my telco, so a watch for me is pure visual effect.

[Geowu]

I don't like to hang stuff on my wrist. Pocket-watches are better IMO.

[giantreptile]

now this is a watch...

http://www.watchwindow.com/laco/

[Paul T]

Sadly, this is a decision I have to make too, as my 1950s Heuer Automatic (not a chrono) - a great, simple classic that I've owned for around 15 years, has finally worn out. For looks, I would go for another Heuer (not a Tag Heuer), but want a simple, Oyster-looking one, with a decent movement that won't wear out. I like the Monaco (altho not the Tag Heuer reissue), but it's too big for my skinny arms. Any recommendations, Sk8r, anyone? What's the movement like on the original Carreras?

I will be flogging some of my deadstock Valencia-made LVC and selvage Lees on the 'Bay to fund this, btw, so it ain't OT!

Edited by Paul T on Sep 12, 2005 at 10:37 AM

[Letters]

I would've gotten the IWC classic Mark XV over my Tag. but I couldn't find one at the time for the same price. This Tag has been good so far, hasn't lost/gained any time on me yet.

"©opy®ight"

[giantreptile]

tag heuer is to watches as bose is to hi-fi

[rnrswitch]

I would side with Geowu. pocket watches are the way to go. I have an old railway pocket watch by hamilton that is still working and only loses about a minute every month or so. I have to wind it once a day, but heh, that's the price you pay for style, huh. They are very nice watches that can be found on ebay for less than a hundred dollars.

[triniboy27]

Meh...don't get me wrong, pocket watches are cool and all..but that's just one more thing in my damn pocket...

[rnrswitch]

That's true... serious downfall of the pocket watch.

[superposition]

That's what I currently wear at the moment. A PAM 48 automatic. It's 40mm but my wrist is kinda small.

I used to own a Blackseal which I really regret selling. That's one beautiful watch.

[heartsandcrafts]

i wear a gnarly old blue g-shock watch that i have had since 6th grade about 3 out of 7 days of the week, its thick, and ridiculous, and i wear it on the outmost notch just to hit the irony home

www.taborrobak.com

[BoardC3]

I actually just bought a new watch today after using the 1960 rolex air king that my dad gave me a few years ago, that was actually lost in snow for over 3 months then found again WORKING, so whoever is saying that Rolex's are not great quality, I dont think I could ever expect more than that in the way of quality. As for my new watch a got a Klaus Kobec Couture Sports Steel DIAMOND, which is not exactly in the same price range that most of you are talking about but is definitely one of the best looking watches Ive seen. I bought it from www.timepiecesUSA.com but here are some better pictures from an ebay auction (which I have no affiliation with) http://cgi.ebay.com/Klaus-Kobec-Couture-Sports-Steel-DIAMOND-Gents_W0QQitemZ5032227899QQcategoryZ111683QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[trinket]

That Klaus Kobec is a Cartier Pasha rip...

I'm not saying it isn't a good watch... just that design-wise it is worse than lacking imagination.

Maybe get the air king restored?

_trinket

[low profile]

i like that sinn, how much?

[Serge d Nimes]

I got it for $690, retail is $1100.

watchbuys.com

Carpe Denim! (not the jean brand silly!)

[Guest]

Vintage OMEGA 1978

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5024671692&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1

[kilgore]

Vintage OMEGA 1978

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5024671692&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1

[Guest]

I recently purchased the watch above and like it very much. Not to flashy. Has a 80's country club look to it. I had an old casio databank for many years. But it finally broke. So I started looking for something a bit nicer but in the same 70's-80's vain. Originally I thought I would get something completely different. I really love old military watches. Especially this one but it was too pricey.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=31387&item=5019707401

They have a very minimal classic look to me. Other brands such as Bulova, Hamilton, Elgin...

are a more affordable.

Also there is a band I have been listening to quite a bit lately called Clap Your Hands Say Yea.

[kilgore]

I recently purchased the watch above and like it very much. Not to flashy. Has a 80's country club look to it. I had an old casio databank for many years, but it finally broke. So I started looking for something a bit nicer in the same 70's-80's vain. Originally I thought I would get something completely different. I really love old military watches. Especially this one but it was too pricey.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=31387&item=5019707401

They have a very minimal classic look to me. Other brands such as Bulova, Hamilton, Elgin...

are a bit more affordable.

Also I have been listening to a band quite a bit lately called Clap Your Hands Say Yea. Many of you may already know them.

[domino_jono]

[http://www.buran01.com/catalog/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=16&products_id=561]

These are pretty cool watches and reasonably priced for Swiss movement. These were originally commissioned to be made for Nazi frogmen but never got made. The original drawings have been used to re-create the watches to date.

www.benchart.co.uk

[Ryan]

anyone have any experience with aeromatic watches?

[DEPHT]

Don't know what price range you guys are shopping in, but my peronsal favorite

is the A Lange and Sohne 1815 Flyback chrono.

But for a sports watch, my favorite is the breguet flyback chrono

[notorius]

The old military style watches are cool. If you can't afford the Panerai, check out Anonimo, they make some cool watches and they used to be affiliated with Panerai so I think they use the same movements but I could be wrong. I picked up this bad boy:

http://www.oris.ch/images/watches/classic/miles_chrono/large/675_7532_40_61_MB.jpg

Sometimes I think it is way too flashy and way too big but I still like it. It is a good quality watch and it feels solid. Worth checking out.