I'm a Watch Snob
- Thread starter RBBailey
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chris snell said:
The Omega is a keeper, some sentimental value. It will go to my son someday
Besides I just put a new band and bezel on it...
The SpecOps is intended as a Toy / Daily use watch... I cant do a cheep Asian made watch... I'm buying one for my son when he graduates from Boot Camp
Oh come on Dee... Haji shops went upscale lately, with fine timepieces from Tag and others going upwards of $150.
PM... Hows it going? I may be moving back to Kali in spring, long story.. Hell i should just go to Kolbys and pick up a fake TAG... LOL
D90DC said:
For your son, check out a Suunto. The ones with GPS and run tracking are great for improving your PT test run times. Yeah, it's Asian-made, but so much more useful.
chris snell said:
I have had a Suunto X-Lander for almost 10 years now. So far the compass markings on the bezel have worn off and it's needed a new strap and a bunch of batteries. It's held up much better than I thought it would. I like the newer black faced ones.
For the love of all things good in this world don't fall into the watch collecting sickness unless you have endless amounts of money! I spent the better part of six~seven years with a watch addiction. You think Rovers are a bad habit! I could have owned twenty nice Rovers for all the money I lost in watch trading. You will never be satisfied and your desire for the Holy Grail will consume your every moment. When I was still flying for a living I was in hot pursuit of the perfect "flight watch". I tried every GMT, 24 hr, Digital, you name it and finally came to the conclusion after many many thousands of dollars that a Casio world time beats the shit out of any high end watch for a flyer. I mean I've owned Breitling Emergencies , yes that's plural, Rolex GMTs, Kobolds with GMT et al. Sinn GMTs, Tutima GMTs. and many many more even a Patek and a Panerai Black Seal just to name a few. I warn you don't get into this. You will regret it. Not to mention all the winders you will invest in. I'm finally down to one double winder.
Okay I'm over my flashback. Woosh that was therapeutic!
Okay I'm over my flashback. Woosh that was therapeutic!
Some Dude said:
I have a few Swiss ones, too. I just like being able to bang it aroud with no worries. Not to mention it keeps better time than the Swiss mechanical ones. I keep them in case someone ever drops an EMP bomb...lol
Rolex Submariner Date - My wife bought it for me 7 years ago after my heart attack and told me not to die again.
roverMc said:
Good looking watches. I use one as a dress watch, but if doing anything where it may get screwed up, I m in with a Casio Pathfinder. The latter has held up good over the years and is light, although it looks a bit bulky. After replacing a pain in the butt Suunto, I am happy.