Luxury Watches

[B1GEast]

I'm interested in getting a lower end entry level watch.

Not at a Rolex level, but ready to wear something nice. I'm thinking of a Baltic, Tag Heuer, Seiko, Tissot, Orient, Citizen, etc.

I'd like to know what the watch snobs think and thanks.

 

[WhereistheDove?]

Real bosses strap $1k in cash to their arm with tape every morning.

One of many ways to blow money on things that people enjoy but are of little practical value.

• Watches
• Clothes
• An $80k pickup that will see an actual payload once in it’s lifetime.
• New golf clubs for the average hacker

At least for watches, if you buy used, you can get ones that pretty much hold their value.

 

[cohenzone]

I have an Omega speedmaster that I love. It’s a bit of a sleeper in that non-watch folks won’t really give it much notice, but watch people will appreciate it. Definitely on the higher lower end though.

Also have the Seiko knockoff Rolex Pepsi that is my day to day watch and I love.

I have that same Seiko model. Nice looking and tells time, my goal.

 

[Kolumbo]

Go with Bond, Omega.

I've always wanted a nice sporty expensive watch. I inherited a decent watch and received a dressy Gucci as a gift, and both were stolen. It's been primarily Timex Ironmans and my current Garmin watch since then and I don't think I'd be comfortable wearing something heavy on my wrist anymore. I am sure these performance watches also come in high end styles now though. The fakes that you buy on the street of NYC are always good options. You don't care if you lose or break them.

 

[bfs3]

I want to like watches. As someone who has owned multiple classic Porsches I couldn’t really afford, it seems like a logical next step in my quest to have no savings in case my wife divorces me. I just hate the feel of them on my wrist.

 

[WhereistheDove?]

I want to like watches. As someone who has owned multiple classic Porsches I couldn’t really afford, it seems like a logical next step in my quest to have my wife divorce me. I just hate the feel of them on my wrist.

Pocket watch…

 

[bfs3]

Pocket watch…

Hmmm that’ll work. It’s really more of a 60s 911 watch than my current 80s 928 & 911. Looks like I get to make two new terrible investments.

 

[superjohn]

My takeaway from this thread, all these lawyers are spending way too much money on watches. Spend that money on our NIL.

 

[Kolumbo]

 

[Drumguy]

Also highly recommend buying from Jomashop if you’re looking for a great online gray market.

I've used them as well. I have an Omega Seamaster and a used IWC Aquatimer from them.

 

[dvegas]

CT boy John Mayer has a serious luxury watch obsession. He dresses like a dirty hippy on stage with Dead & Co. but wears a $1 million watch on his wrist

 

[Richmondhsky]

Watches are so pre-2000. A terrible way to spend money.

Dont quit your day job. Luxe watches have been outstanding investments for more than 20+ years.

 

[bfs3]

CT boy John Mayer has a serious luxury watch obsession. He dresses like a dirty hippy on stage with Dead & Co. but wears a $1 million watch on his wrist

I’ve heard some stories that his a creeper but since I can’t verify them I won’t share them. All I know is he broke Taylor Swifts heart so he’s dead to me. I hope he overwinds his watches and is frequently annoyed at their poor performance.

 

[polycom]

How much are you willing to spend? This is really the question.

 

[Conndog]

I'm wayyyy on the lower end but I love Hamilton and wear an Orient Manta Ray as my typical every day. It's fantastic for the price.

Orient is what I got too, my model is the Orient Bambino. Love it, looks great, time is very accurate, only was $250. It also is smaller case diameter- 38 mm, I think- I hate those big watches, maybe okay if diving.

 

[UConn3432]

Go with Bond, Omega.

I've always wanted a nice sporty expensive watch. I inherited a decent watch and received a dressy Gucci as a gift, and both were stolen. It's been primarily Timex Ironmans and my current Garmin watch since then and I don't think I'd be comfortable wearing something heavy on my wrist anymore. I am sure these performance watches also come in high end styles now though. The fakes that you buy on the street of NYC are always good options. You don't care if you lose or break them.

I won an Omega 007 in a charity poker tournament last month. I have to figure out what to do with it. It's beautiful, but I hate the idea of wearing a watch. Giving it to my son in ~15 years sounds nice until he starts telling people, "my dad won this in a poker game"

 

[PAHusky]

Have a Longines that I love and a Hamilton Khaki field. Would recommend Longines. Always preferred leather straps over metal.

 

[HuskyHawk]

My takeaway from this thread, all these lawyers are spending way too much money on watches. Spend that money on our NIL.

Not this one. I suggested the Citizen for $200. I can think of few things I would consider a bigger waste of money than a truly expensive watch, except maybe expensive dress shoes, dress shirts and ties. Maybe overpriced Nike Jordans.

Note that for most people (and maybe OP) a nice watch means a $200-300 Citizen or Seiko instead of a $30 Timex from Walmart.

 

[Kolumbo]

I won an Omega 007 in a charity poker tournament last month. I have to figure out what to do with it. It's beautiful, but I hate the idea of wearing a watch. Giving it to my son in ~15 years sounds nice until he starts telling people, "my dad won this in a poker game"

The obvious story that goes along with that particular time piece is that it is the exact watch worn by Daniel Craig on the set of Casino Royale. No one has to know that your son will be bluffing.

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[Drumguy]

I won an Omega 007 in a charity poker tournament last month. I have to figure out what to do with it. It's beautiful, but I hate the idea of wearing a watch. Giving it to my son in ~15 years sounds nice until he starts telling people, "my dad won this in a poker game"

It's jewelry for men, wear it when you go out, and then you can gift it to your son as "dad's" watch. No one will care where you got it!

 

[auror]

I won an Omega 007 in a charity poker tournament last month. I have to figure out what to do with it. It's beautiful, but I hate the idea of wearing a watch. Giving it to my son in ~15 years sounds nice until he starts telling people, "my dad won this in a poker game"

Feel like that would score him and you a lot of points with his friends.

 

[bfs3]

Not this one. I suggested the Citizen for $200. I can think of few things I would consider a bigger waste of money than a truly expensive watch, except maybe expensive dress shoes, dress shirts and ties. Maybe overpriced Nike Jordans.

Note that for most people (and maybe OP) a nice watch means a $200-300 Citizen or Seiko instead of a $30 Timex from Walmart.

Try an 80s German car. It’s the gift that keeps on taking. I got to drive it a few times to different mechanics, it was pretty great.

 

[Mr. French]

Yes. They had their largest product launch probably ever with the OmegaxSwatch Moonswatch partnership in March 2022. It was insane trying to get one originally. Not nearly as big but they had a similar Blancpain Fifty Fathoms partnership release this year as well.

I have the blue Omega Neptune - I like it a lot. I’m not a big watch guy, it was a gift but it’s cool.

 

[husky429]

except maybe expensive dress shoes

I'm fully on board the "expensive shoes are worth it" train. I guess depending on what you define as "expensive." I'm not paying extra because it says Gucci on rje label.

I've worn the same 2 pairs of (black and brown) dress shoes for a decade and they still look brand new as long as I clean and polish once in a while. Cost maybe 400$ a pair--they're Allen Edmonds.

Before that I wore cheap dress shoes and wore through a pair every 6 months and they hurt my feet like hell. I work on my feet all day, including chasing children down the road at times, and barely notice they're on my feet. Once worn in, they're as comfortable as my LL Bean slippers, flip flops, etc. Barely notice they're on my feet.

 

[runner11]

Get yourself a Brick watch!



Just kidding. I am amazed how every aspect of this product sucks to the nth, from the cheapo looking website to the name to the watches themselves.

 

[HooperScooper]

I'm not a watch guy, I haven't worn one in years, but after reading this thread I'm curious what the watch gurus consider the cost of a "low end luxury watch", a "luxury watch", and a "high end luxury watch". Where approximately are those price points?

 

[superjohn]

I'm not a watch guy, I haven't worn one in years, but after reading this thread I'm curious what the watch gurus consider the cost of a "low end luxury watch", a "luxury watch", and a "high end luxury watch". Where approximately are those price points?

Anything under $60,000 is for paupers.

 

[Drj]

I'm interested in getting a lower end entry level watch.

Not at a Rolex level, but ready to wear something nice. I'm thinking of a Baltic, Tag Heuer, Seiko, Tissot, Orient, Citizen, etc.

I'd like to know what the watch snobs think and thanks.

Omega Wave, Chronoswiss Opus

 

[Richmondhsky]

I'm not a watch guy, I haven't worn one in years, but after reading this thread I'm curious what the watch gurus consider the cost of a "low end luxury watch", a "luxury watch", and a "high end luxury watch". Where approximately are those price points?

There are secondary market websites that offer used high-end watches. They typically have a 5000 above and below cut off. Over the last couple of years, that number has increased to $10,000. Hope that helps.

 

[Kolumbo]

Anything under $60,000 is for paupers.

If you're gonna go large, go very large

 

[HuskyHawk]

I'm fully on board the "expensive shoes are worth it" train. I guess depending on what you define as "expensive." I'm not paying extra because it says Gucci on rje label.

I've worn the same 2 pairs of (black and brown) dress shoes for a decade and they still look brand new as long as I clean and polish once in a while. Cost maybe 400$ a pair--they're Allen Edmonds.

Before that I wore cheap dress shoes and wore through a pair every 6 months and they hurt my feet like hell. I work on my feet all day, including chasing children down the road at times, and barely notice they're on my feet. Once worn in, they're as comfortable as my LL Bean slippers, flip flops, etc. Barely notice they're on my feet.

Yeah, I welcomed the trend to dressy sneaker soled shoes honestly. Anything with leather soles is a torture chamber for my feet. Can't even wear them anymore. I agree spending on shoes can help. My Ecco casual/dress shoes will be more comfortable and last longer than Nunn Bush from DSW. Just like my $130 running shoes beat the $60 ones and my Ecco golf shoes are amazing. Quality is real, I just don't link it to fancy brands (to your point with Gucci).