Awesome Watches
 

Ok, so its coming up to my birthday ( sunday infact) & I've decided i want to get a kickass watch/timepiece.

Im looking to spend around the $500-$700 mark.
Im aiming for something upmarket ie "not worn everyday" type of watch.

just wondering if anyone has done this and found any awesome deals/watches on the net or in stores locally.

typically i prefer metal band cos leather straps seem kinky, wierd & never last.

Cheers in Advance
Dave

With that sort of budget you might just be able to get a non-chronograph longines with a steel band. I have one as my daily wear watch it's great for what it cost.

Tissot are also ok and u will get a nice one within your budget. So much to choose from. Retail you should be able to negotiate at least 15% off...will be cheaper online but watch for fakes.

There is a great thread about this on PSB...

yeah im just flicking through the tissot website now...
i really like the T-race model but i loathe the rubber straps

Irish wristwatch say it three times fast

If you said 5000-7000 then it would be awesome watches..

Not being rude, or a smart ass but your budget gets you ok, or nice.

fair enough..... if i had 5g... wouldn't spend it on a watch....
not anyway baller spec enough

[QUOTE=teejay;565548]If you said 5000-7000 then it would be awesome watches..

Not being rude, or a smart ass but your budget gets you ok, or nice.[/QUOTE]

Really? You're paying for function not diamond encrusted bling. You can get something very nice for what he's looking to spend.

Its not like the extra 0's are going to tell the time any better then any other watch on the market.

Agreed on Tissot watches. I have one and love it. Really need to head into a shop and have a look. Always look different on the net.

just found a dealer for them in joondalup.... will go check them out tomorrow...

see if they are as pretty in real life as they are on screen

This one is mine. It's understated which I like.

[IMG]http://uhrforum.de/attachments/30830d1243785695-boccia-chronograph-3779-03-schrott-oder-top-tissot-prc-200-t17158652.jpg[/IMG]

tag heuer is a good mid range watch owned mine for 11 years best watch ever cause i'm pretty careless and often accidently bump it against things...

You can certainly get a nice swiss made watch for under 1k.

Teejay is right...obviously as with most things the more you spend then you will have access to premier brands...but you are largely paying for branding and u will be pissed the second u scratch it!

Personally I prefer to wear my simple plain watch than my chronograph...especially on my skinny wrists :P

[QUOTE=mARC;565551]Really? You're paying for function not diamond encrusted bling. You can get something very nice for what he's looking to spend.

Its not like the extra 0's are going to tell the time any better then any other watch on the market.[/QUOTE]

Since you quoted me Ill preume you read what I posted?

I said for his price range you would get something nice, not awesome.

You then tell me

[QUOTE]You can get something very nice for what he's looking to spend.[/QUOTE]

Which sounds kinda like what I said.

[QUOTE=teejay;565548]Not being rude, or a smart ass[/QUOTE]

thought this quote was funnier and also out of character :D

Tags are awesome... most are twice the price though

I have one of these...got it while in south Africa so was priced well with the exchange rate!

[URL]http://g-ec2.images-amazon.com/images/I/5130W2NS8KL.jpg[/URL]

so far tissot t-race & a the seiko sportura rentograde are current leaders :D

also spotted a titanium seiko..... baller spec

[QUOTE=teejay;565557]Since you quoted me Ill preume you read what I posted?

I said for his price range you would get something nice, not awesome.

You then tell me

Which sounds kinda like what I said.[/QUOTE]

I'm really happy for you and I've let you finish but it's a watch not the definitive answer to existence.

Master D check out Mazzuchellis as they defn have 15% (min) off at the moment. Also saw that David jones are having a sale atm...was good discounts there too!

[QUOTE=Master D;565559]Tags are awesome... most are twice the price though[/QUOTE]

correct but it will last twice as long. i'm a bit Bias towards TAG but I love my watches. This is what I have currently purchased 11 years ago


[URL]http://www.timepiecestore.com/catalog/images/tag_WAF2112.BA0806.jpg[/URL]

cheers buddy! will do :D

[QUOTE=DanFranko;565560]I have one of these...got it while in south Africa so was priced well with the exchange rate!

[URL]http://g-ec2.images-amazon.com/images/I/5130W2NS8KL.jpg[/URL][/QUOTE]

Nice its a good time to buy a watch now with exchange rates Master D are you heading overseas anytime soon eg Singapore....... what you pay for a Tissot here you can probably come very close to a TAG in Singapore or at least overseas

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I roll one of these, but with a black leather band.

u-boat flightdeck.

[QUOTE=teejay;565568][IMG]http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_I-88FjtJATI/SHE093Fc2vI/AAAAAAAAAdE/x3DCP6fJJPI/s400/uboat_flightdeck_cas.jpg[/IMG]

I roll one of these, but with a black leather band.

u-boat flightdeck.[/QUOTE]

That's a sweet watch...vintage military style is awesome. I really want to get an old omega military seamaster from the 1940's.

unfortunaly only holiday i have planned is to R-Ad-elaide.... :(

tissot seem like a winnar atm. plenty of awesome designs at good prices.

[QUOTE=Master D;565562]
also spotted a titanium seiko..... baller spec[/QUOTE]

link please?
I have a Seiko Chronograph Titanium. I picked it up when I was in Dubai in 2004, around mid-hichschool. AU$250. Love Dubai.
Like any watch, pics don't do it justice. [url=http://tiny.cc/baller-specwatch]Men's Watches - Seiko Mens **TITANIUM**Greyhound**007** Chrono...Tachymeter..SND419P1 was sold for R2,195.00 on 2 Jan at 20:00 by WATCHES 24 SEVEN in Bronkhorstspruit (ID:10517111)[/url]
It certainly is a cheaper watch, but for now I think t's suited me well. Sporty and understated, like me ;) Looks the sex. Unlike me :(
If it makes ya happy, price isn't too important.
Having said that , PM [REXXXED] for info on a beautiful Seiko he picked up recently for under $1k.
Remember that an AU$700 budget in Australia will stretch a lot further when buying online from overseas...

[QUOTE=DanFranko;565569]That's a sweet watch...vintage military style is awesome. I really want to get an old omega military seamaster from the 1940's.[/QUOTE]

It is a 50mm so you need to be a biggish person to wear it easily.

I am also a fan of Bell Ross, I have one of these powered by China's finest forgery artists

[IMG]http://www.replicawatch-4u.com/images/901-1200/abc973_03.jpg[/IMG]

And had one of these until I smashed it :(

[IMG]http://www.watch-inc.com/images/TAGMonaco24a.jpg[/IMG]

Tag Monaco 24 concept

I got a nice Ceramic Armani watch that was $750 in stores in Perth for $350 from Amazon.com delivered via hopshopgo.com, you can get any semi decent watches from Amazon for about 50% of the price you'd pay here

Oakley

I picked up my Seiko on eBay Hong Kong, hasn't lost a minute in over 4 yrs, I took it to a Seiko dealer to have the band adjusted & definitely genuine & my daughter picked up a good brand one for her bf from eBay US.

I have one of these (#540/911):

[IMG]http://www.pcars.com/porsche_parts/images/uploads/PWAP07000118.jpg[/IMG]

911 Porsche GT3 / GT3RS Speed II series Chronograph. Limited edition of 911 pieces. Solid titanium case with anti-reflective sapphire crystal. 5 jewel bearings. Sporty, durable synthetic strap with tire tread pattern on the inside. Genuine carbon fiber face with highlights in orange.

i like yours rossco.... thats kickass!

[QUOTE=EXPLICIT;565575]Oakley[/QUOTE]

I like the Holeshot, but i really dont like the design of the metal bracelet.

Huge watches thread on Perth Street Bikes has some real porn in it

[URL="http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/forum/f29/mcmwtk-watches-103526/"]Click here[/URL]

I like this one

[IMG]http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/85054/McMWTK--Watches/portuguese_tourbillon_rg.jpg[/IMG]

I have had a Citizen Chronograph Eco-Drive since 2000 and still going strong. I recently upgraded and picked up this one below last week :cool: Mind you, it's a bit more than your budget but I'm just stoked to get it.
My citizen cost $600-$700 when I got it.

[IMG]http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/movadobaby_2156_142003870[/IMG]

[url=http://www.alibaba.com/trade/search?SearchText=Tissot&Country=&CatId=36&IndexArea=product_en&fsb=y&viewAllCategory=]Tissot-Tissot Manufacturers, Suppliers and Exporters on Alibaba.com[/url]

Is always a good site. Couldn't say they are all originals tho. Also watch the min buy and need to pick and choose the trusted suppliers.
Also good for "group buys" of auto products :p

I've been using Seiko as my daily/work timepieces for over 30 years now and I've never had any issues with them. This is my current work watch [url=http://www.entique.com.au/product.aspx?id=7950]Seiko Velatura 100m Mens Alarm Chronograph SNAA91 SNAA91P SNAA91P1 watch - wrist watches, Seiko[/url]. The one thing that I recommend you do with a battery powered watch is to replace the battery every 18mths max, even though the manufactuer states a 3yr battery life, as the battery can start to leak & cause corrosion in the watch.

[QUOTE=MKVIGTI;565595]Huge watches thread on Perth Street Bikes has some real porn in it

[URL="http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/forum/f29/mcmwtk-watches-103526/"]Click here[/URL]

I like this one

[IMG]http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/85054/McMWTK--Watches/portuguese_tourbillon_rg.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE]

Thats a cool thread. Need to start plowing yhrough it now...

Spend money on a flight to Hong Kong.

Night markets.

Rolex for $50.

Bling bling :D

where is denver in all of this?

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