rockhound Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Alright I'm thinking about saving up and buying a nice watch. This watch would eventually go to my son. I have loved the Omega speedmaster pro moonwatch which are within my range if I go used. What do you guys have that you plan on handing down, what do you like about it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Richard Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Tag Heuer Formula 1 chronograph. Excellent, rugged everyday timepiece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiet_Hollow Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 What do you guys have that you plan on handing down, what do you like about it? I've got a Wenger Titanium that I bought at the turn of the millennium as a gift to myself for having endured the first four years of engineering college without degree. Now some guys thumb their nose at Wenger, but real titanium is no joke. You learn rather quickly not to let it catch on anything because it'll dam near rip your arm off before it yields any, yet it's as light as plastic. The watch is still ticking, looks great, and the band fits just the same as it did 16 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzydog Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Omega Seamaster Aquaterra Coaxial Chronometer. Crystal window on the back so you can see the inner workings. Worn it every day for the past 7 years...no issues whatsoever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 I can agree with any of the above. I have a TAG 6000 chronograph/chronometer Automatic (self winding) with stop watch. Sporty yet dressy. My 2 cents is a personal preference of a mechanical watch over a battery watch. Yes, the battery watch is more accurate but the mechanical watch is more.....well....mechanical! Digital / analog kinda thing. If you look at a newer watch, I'd urge you to look at the band and if you see it (or the watch) is stamped China, move on. Decades ago, I had a PT job and sold the main brands (Seiko, Citizen, Tag and some 14kt brands). When the Seiko's came in with chinese bands, you (I) could tell a distinct difference in materials when sizing them. Push a pin out of a japanese/swiss band and the pin snaps out and snaps back in. Push a pin out of a chinese band and the link would many times, bend. Mechanical watches need more TLC from time to time than a battery change but for me, that sweeping second hand (verses ticking) is part of the charm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Pic of the 6000 (stolen from ebay) They don't make them anymore someone has to buy used. The gold highlights are solid 18kt gold, not a gold tone nor plate. Saw pictures of this watch.... I yawned. I saw it in person and tried it on.... I bought it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusaDude Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 I have an Omega Seamaster as well... One of the early "Bond" models (see photo). Purchased new over 10 years ago. No issues at all with it. Though it's past due for service, it still runs perfectly. Trying to recommend a watch, in a price range, is probably more difficult than a discussion of what speaker cables sound "best". It's going to come down to personal preference and what looks good on your wrist. I'd suggest heading over to the timezone forums and looking around over there. There are MANY different individual brand forums. And places where you could post your original question and get some good (and varied) feedback. The Omega Speedmaster moon watches are very popular, with many different models. And personally I'd love to own the "Dark Side of the Moon", but it's a bit pricey. http://forums.timezone.com/index.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockhound Posted August 22, 2015 Author Share Posted August 22, 2015 Nice watches fellas keep the suggestions coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzydog Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 This is the current production version of my watch as noted above. Goes with everything from suits to jeans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 (edited) iWatch Edited August 22, 2015 by Schu 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL Sargent Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Casio PRX 7000L atomic solar watch. It does it all for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL Sargent Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 This is a Citizen solar atomic. Check out all the solar atomic watches available out there. Cool technology that even keeps up with Daylights Savings Time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbert Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 (edited) For the price mentioned, and as someone has already posted..... OMEGA. Excellent watches, with some timeless styles. I bought mine back in 1996, and still have it; still love it, still get compliments (that actually embarrass me), still going strong, no serious problems ever. Only work I had done was to replace the stop watch button cap, and to add a link to the wrist band so it would fit a little looser. Don't remember the style, it was one of many the jeweler had on display, and I liked it.... my then girlfriend (now my wife) had to approve of course. EDIT: found a pic of a similar watch, but one I purchased didn't come with a leather band. Edited August 22, 2015 by Gilbert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Matthews Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 People still buy watches? Wow! Some things truly are slow to change. Anyone still have a home phone? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockhound Posted August 23, 2015 Author Share Posted August 23, 2015 Gilbert that is a nice watch. I have several "affordable" watches from citizen, seiko, luminox etc. I really want a watch that will hold its value and one that I can wear casual and dress. Again this will be a heirloom that I give to my son. Jeff yes I do still buy watches talk on a home phone buy cd's and listen to music through tubes and horns! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Matthews Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 (edited) Jeff yes I do still buy watches talk on a home phone buy cd's and listen to music through tubes and horns! No doubt, vinyl, too! Edited August 23, 2015 by Jeff Matthews Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzydog Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 People still buy watches? Wow! Some things truly are slow to change. Anyone still have a home phone? Yes on both counts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mighty Favog Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 (edited) I like my Casio solar/atomic Wave Ceptor. Was only $80 and isn't the size of a hockey puck. But I will never buy a rubber or plastic banded watch again. Damn things split or crack too damn fast. Edited August 23, 2015 by Mighty Favog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungkiman Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 1963 Omega Seamaster. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Naseum Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 People still buy watches? Wow! Some things truly are slow to change. Anyone still have a home phone? Especially a rotary one! Lol!! ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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