Does anyone here collect wrist watches or is very informed on Swiss made watches?
10-04-2007, 02:37 PM
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Does anyone here collect wrist watches or is very informed on Swiss made watches?
I've always been into wrist watches and I've got about 8 watches right now. I browse around the internet and find watches I like that don't necessarily need to be high dollar watches but rather well made swiss automatic watches.
I'm looking for some new watches to check out. As I said above I do prefer them to not cost $$ but I do want them to be great quality.
What can you recommend to check out?
And is there some reading I can do on what to look for in these quality watches. I know a "little" bit and probably know more about Rolex watches than anything else but I like to find some other little gems that don't run $$.
Some watches that I've always liked are:
Rolex Yachtmaster (used to own)
Citizen Nighhawk (own now)
Alain Silberstein
Panerai
Breitling Navitimer
I'm looking for some new watches to check out. As I said above I do prefer them to not cost $$ but I do want them to be great quality.
What can you recommend to check out?
And is there some reading I can do on what to look for in these quality watches. I know a "little" bit and probably know more about Rolex watches than anything else but I like to find some other little gems that don't run $$.
Some watches that I've always liked are:
Rolex Yachtmaster (used to own)
Citizen Nighhawk (own now)
Alain Silberstein
Panerai
Breitling Navitimer
10-04-2007, 02:47 PM
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I don't really collect them per se, but I have an Omega Seamaster and a Breitling Superocean
I love watches and have since I was 5 (casio g-shocks as a kid lol), but for now...too many other expenses/interests to collect 
10-04-2007, 02:51 PM
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I feel the same way and I problably shouldn't actually say that I "collect" them but...
rather show interest having different watches around. I guess 8 watches doesn't qualify me as a collector.
I'm just looking for some interesting new watches to purchase.
I'm just looking for some interesting new watches to purchase.
10-04-2007, 03:43 PM
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Tag Heuer and Vancuer here. Since seeing last bond flick I've wanted Omega but feel goofy. Friend.
Runs a big watch dealer but don't take advantage like I should. I get a flat 40% off if you want a hook up, let me know
10-05-2007, 05:55 AM
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I have 2 Breitlings...
not really what I would call a collection...
my next watch will either be one of the Bentley Breitlings or a Panerai, but either one will have to wait a while.
This is one of the two that I have, the other one is a Breitling B1.
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/19469/breitling_-_100ans.jpg">
my next watch will either be one of the Bentley Breitlings or a Panerai, but either one will have to wait a while.
This is one of the two that I have, the other one is a Breitling B1.
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/19469/breitling_-_100ans.jpg">
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10-05-2007, 08:09 AM
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off topic but the wheels on your 335 look great...
I think I like the lines of the sedan better than the coupe.. there's something about the back end (side view) on the coupe that I just don't like. The lines seem to flow better on the sedan.
10-05-2007, 08:21 AM
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Patek Philipe, Longines, Ebel, Jaeger, espec. 50s-mid 70s, which are the only Rolex I'd touch
Vintage watches just have so much more character, even if they usually lack some of the modern features, Omega excepted (since Bond, James Bond wore them of course)