nickknutson Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 Ever since I watched Jude's video the other day, I've been thinking I should get a watch. Does anyone know what kind of watch he had on? It's that big faced one...I think it was digital. I would like to keep it under $500, perhaps a little more. Thanks in advance! . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Chalk Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 I think he's a Rolex man, but that wouldn't be digital. If you want to get a nice watch for <US$500, I've been told to get a Nixon, and I have to admit, the next nice watch I get will probably be a Nixon. They have both digital and analog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salt Peanuts Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 Nixons do look and feel nice when I played around with them (I don't own one). Like Dusty, I'm thinking of getting a Nixon next time around. I'm also a big fan of Hamilton, especially the Khaki series - I own a Field Mechanical Officer and Field Mechanical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickknutson Posted November 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 I think he's a Rolex man, but that wouldn't be digital. If you want to get a nice watch for <US$500, I've been told to get a Nixon, and I have to admit, the next nice watch I get will probably be a Nixon. They have both digital and analog. Thanks! I know for a fact that wasn't a Rolex...I used to sell them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickknutson Posted November 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 Those are some cool brands, guys! Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickknutson Posted November 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 I just rewatched the videos and it's the second video from Friday night. Here's a pic: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Chalk Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 That thing is huge. Looks like a prop from a Mel Brooks movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upstateguy Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 Nixons do look and feel nice when I played around with them (I don't own one). Like Dusty, I'm thinking of getting a Nixon next time around. I'm also a big fan of Hamilton, especially the Khaki series - I own a Field Mechanical Officer and Field Mechanical. I have one in my collection as well.... classic piece.... ETA 2824 movement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickknutson Posted November 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 Jude just messaged me back on Facebook. It's a Suunto XLander. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Chalk Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 Thanks for following up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Chalk Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 Yeah, but neither of those have an optional built-in circular saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickknutson Posted November 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 before i got my Rolex, i wore a Seiko Perpetual. very nice watches, they should be available for about $500. Instead of a Rolex, I'd highly suggest looking at Breitling...better watches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spritzer Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 Breitling is in no way, shape or form better then Rolex and Rolex is now the Bose or B&O of the watch world. A Rolex does hold its value though. If you want something good and cheap get a Tag Heuer or if you want the best, get a Patek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin gilmore Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 Rolex is more like the krell of audio. Built like a tank. Never breaks. No new designs in 30 years. Patek certainly makes a fine watch, but only the very simple and ultra complicated ones are actually 100% patek. Many of the watches in the middle use eta or zenith mechanisms. Their moonphase perpetual complication uses the front dial set from another manufacturer. In fact IWC, Zenith,Blancpain and Patek use many of the same parts. If you want the B&O of watches get a ulysse nardin freak. They break real easy, just like many of the B&O pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duggeh Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 I have a Rolex and while they might be drawn in comparison to Bose or B&O (although Cartier is probably a better comparison) thats a measure of a good product, with a name reputation built over decades, not bought. They are magnificent machines. Very few of the top watches are actually certified chronometers as the Oyster is. This thing has also been smacked and bashed and scraped more times than I care to think of and the glass hasnt the slightest blemish. This watch should still be ticking when I have stopped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin gilmore Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 My oyster president is 27 years old, only cleaned once, and has also been bashed and scraped. Not a single mark on it. I also dive with it, 100 feet or more, and never a leak either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickknutson Posted November 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 You all make very valid points, I just prefer the look of the Breitling to the Rolex. Like I said, I sold Rolex for a few years and they're great watches...especially the older models you guys have. Just not my style. I've also thought about extending my budget a little more and getting an Omega Seamaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjg Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 i love reks's watch. I've been wearing mine since my dad gave me it 3 years ago.. How's it holding up? The only watch I'd really like to get is a rolex explorer I... Digital watches are cool, but nothing beats an understated well built analog watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjg Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 hah cool... I haven't cleaned mine up in awhile... I like having hte knockoff bracelet because I don't mind it taking a beating like the stock one. Can you believe these watches used to sell for 500 new? My dad bought it with money he made at the poker table in the 70's on vacation I think... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin gilmore Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 mind it taking a beating like the stock one. Can you believe these watches used to sell for 500 new? I guess i'm not that old. I paid $4500 for my rolex in 1985 all in an effort to compete with my father. Trying to compete against a patek grand complication is not easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin gilmore Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 Certainly true, but when i walked into my parents house wearing the thing one day, my father realized i had made it, and treated me a little differently after that. The patek stays in the safety deposit box. I'm scared to wear it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 the Omega Seamaster is a sweet watch. Yup, it's my sincere hope to own one someday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 Oh nos... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 Can't jump on it right now (only 2hrs left in that auction) but at prices around that I think I could swallow it and the wife wouldn't kill me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 ::flamesuit on:: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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