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Post by disheveled on Jun 14, 2016 16:58:05 GMT -6
devastitis Yeah, the price seems a bit high to me too, but it does have a lot going for it. I'm happy with my Zeppelin LZ129 Hindenburg--which is overpriced (in my mind)--as my white faced "dress watch". Take your time with the process, if you can; you'll know the right one when you find it!
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Post by Marc on Jun 14, 2016 17:21:51 GMT -6
Can anyone recommend me a white faced dress watch for under $500? I've been looking at Seikos, SARB035/SARB065/SARY055, but I was wondering if there's any others I should look at before buying. Preferably with 39~42mm diameters, and 20mm to 22mm lug widths. I picked up the white-faced rose gold Travis Leon back when they were up on Massdrop. Very happy with. Price isn't as good for their second run, but I'd still recommend it. travisleon.com/collections/heirloom-limited-founders-edition-pre-orderI also really like my Seiko SARB065. It shows up pretty regularly on Massdrop. |
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Jun 14, 2016 18:08:36 GMT -6
Post by seth on Jun 14, 2016 18:08:36 GMT -6
I'm too poor and cheap to increase my budget. I'm also not a big watch guy, only own some very basic watches that I think look nice and more expensive than they are. An Orient pepsi Mako (<$60), Orient black Ray (<$60), Orient cream dial/blue hand Bambino (~100), Seiko Fifty Five SNZH modded (~$150), Casio EF503D-1AV Edifice ($40), and the CW ($<$300) I just bought. If anything, I wanted to keep the budget as low as possible, like below $300, but wanted to see what my options were at around $500. I had my sights on the Seiko SARY055 or the SARB065 if I can get it under $300 off of WUS. The Kent Wang looks nice, and fits a style that I wouldn't mind owning, but what makes it worth $400? In a diver style, I think the best $500 option is the Steinhart Ocean One Vintage Military. For example: www.ebay.com/itm/Steinhart-Ocean-One-Vintage-Military-/172241673162?hash=item281a675bca:g:jgYAAOSwNuxXYJfuThey often trade at a premium over retail on ebay, but you can buy them direct from Germany with no VAT at under $500 shipped. |
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Jun 14, 2016 20:25:33 GMT -6
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Post by devastitis on Jun 14, 2016 20:25:33 GMT -6
I'm too poor and cheap to increase my budget. I'm also not a big watch guy, only own some very basic watches that I think look nice and more expensive than they are. An Orient pepsi Mako (<$60), Orient black Ray (<$60), Orient cream dial/blue hand Bambino (~100), Seiko Fifty Five SNZH modded (~$150), Casio EF503D-1AV Edifice ($40), and the CW ($<$300) I just bought. If anything, I wanted to keep the budget as low as possible, like below $300, but wanted to see what my options were at around $500. I had my sights on the Seiko SARY055 or the SARB065 if I can get it under $300 off of WUS. The Kent Wang looks nice, and fits a style that I wouldn't mind owning, but what makes it worth $400? In a diver style, I think the best $500 option is the Steinhart Ocean One Vintage Military. For example: www.ebay.com/itm/Steinhart-Ocean-One-Vintage-Military-/172241673162?hash=item281a675bca:g:jgYAAOSwNuxXYJfuThey often trade at a premium over retail on ebay, but you can buy them direct from Germany with no VAT at under $500 shipped. the ocean ones are pretty nice, and I considered getting one, but I ended up with the CW with the green bezel because I already had a black bezel black dial watch. |
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Jun 14, 2016 20:53:33 GMT -6
Post by drewcandraw on Jun 14, 2016 20:53:33 GMT -6
Tissell watches with miyota 9015 movements
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Jun 14, 2016 21:43:27 GMT -6
Post by devastitis on Jun 14, 2016 21:43:27 GMT -6
Tissell watches with miyota 9015 movements Those look spot on for what I'm looking for, except for the name on the watch.. |
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Post by drewcandraw on Jun 15, 2016 9:33:32 GMT -6
Tissell watches with miyota 9015 movements Those look spot on for what I'm looking for, except for the name on the watch.. He won't do a sterile dial as I have learned from WUS. Can't really think of any sub $300 hibeat movement at the moment. Guess you can scan WUS threads to see pics and maybe stumble on one. |
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Jun 17, 2016 9:21:17 GMT -6
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Post by bentin on Jun 17, 2016 9:21:17 GMT -6
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Jun 17, 2016 9:41:49 GMT -6
Post by drewcandraw on Jun 17, 2016 9:41:49 GMT -6
devastitis i thought about some bauhaus style ones- daniel wellington or braithwait ones. If not seiko blue spark (jdm only i think) is an interesting watch.
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Post by drewcandraw on Jun 17, 2016 9:45:43 GMT -6
 my latest watch that came in last week, homage to an Omega and James Bond. |
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Jun 17, 2016 9:51:38 GMT -6
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Post by devastitis on Jun 17, 2016 9:51:38 GMT -6
devastitis i thought about some bauhaus style ones- daniel wellington or braithwait ones. If not seiko blue spark (jdm only i think) is an interesting watch. where can I buy the blue spark? That's perfect. |
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Jun 17, 2016 11:33:45 GMT -6
Post by drewcandraw on Jun 17, 2016 11:33:45 GMT -6
devastitis i thought about some bauhaus style ones- daniel wellington or braithwait ones. If not seiko blue spark (jdm only i think) is an interesting watch. where can I buy the blue spark? That's perfect. its an old watch that has been discontinued for a while now , so best bet is ebay/watchrecon/getitng lucky. edit: there is one on WUS for 450 euros, if your no rush you can wait for one or just have to move on. 2nd edit: beijing everest watch is interesting too (not sure if you want a chinese watch) |
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Jun 17, 2016 11:41:32 GMT -6
Post by devastitis on Jun 17, 2016 11:41:32 GMT -6
where can I buy the blue spark? That's perfect. its an old watch that has been discontinued for a while now , so best bet is ebay/watchrecon/getitng lucky. edit: there is one on WUS for 450 euros, if your no rush you can wait for one or just have to move on. 2nd edit: beijing everest watch is interesting too (not sure if you want a chinese watch) Dang it, it's the black dial one. I might have bought it if it was the white dial. |
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Jun 17, 2016 11:46:55 GMT -6
Post by drewcandraw on Jun 17, 2016 11:46:55 GMT -6
like i said it's old and rare nowadays so you gotta keep an alert for it or check other watch forums as well. In the mean time, keep searching and I'll update you on watches I think fit your bill. I spent a lot of time picking a dress watch but never got one.
My lady got me a fashion Marc Jacobs open heart that I just use for our anniversary last year so i designated it dress watch. Not white face but has a vinyl looking dial.
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Post by disheveled on Jun 20, 2016 9:32:55 GMT -6
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Jan 31, 2017 21:22:52 GMT -6
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Post by DigDug on Jan 31, 2017 21:22:52 GMT -6
Went to a bunch of islands in the Caribbean this past two weeks. Anyone who's been there knows that they push a lot of jewelry and watches (Diamonds International is found on every island and seems like very courner). Anyway, I found myself looking to the Tag Heuer's and my Wife was onboard to buy one for me  But I've still got a few months of my No Spend and id like to research it first. So I've got only one shot at this (NO Watch rabbit hole for me! One and done!) I like to get a Blue Face one. Maybe something like this www.prestigetime.com/item/Tag-Heuer/Carrera-Caliber-5-Day-Date/war201e.fc6292.html?gclid=CLbEgdj57dECFUeBswodSAUCkQ]br] I have a budget of $2000. Any thoughts or alternatives? |
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Jan 31, 2017 21:43:49 GMT -6
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Post by bentin on Jan 31, 2017 21:43:49 GMT -6
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Jan 31, 2017 22:02:33 GMT -6
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Post by DigDug on Jan 31, 2017 22:02:33 GMT -6
Yes, I'd prefer a bracelet. So would my wife! I think she's tired of seeing my sweaty watch bands I have now. |
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Jan 31, 2017 22:12:02 GMT -6
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Post by bentin on Jan 31, 2017 22:12:02 GMT -6
Yes, I'd prefer a bracelet. So would my wife! I think she's tired of seeing my sweaty watch bands I have now. I have a bracelet, but I mostly wear my Gustin NATO strap through the winter and canvas Zulu straps through the summer. But it's nice to have. I think the last time I put it on was for my grandma's funeral. |
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Feb 1, 2017 12:54:20 GMT -6
Post by drewcandraw on Feb 1, 2017 12:54:20 GMT -6
so you want something along the lines of dressy right or just a blue dial w/date?
I like damasko but it maybe too toolish for your wants/needs? Grand Seikos have great history.
My end game watch which I will wait until after I settle down is just an omega moonwatch.
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Feb 1, 2017 13:45:00 GMT -6
Post by stinky on Feb 1, 2017 13:45:00 GMT -6
so you want something along the lines of dressy right or just a blue dial w/date? I like damasko but it maybe too toolish for your wants/needs? Grand Seikos have great history. My end game watch which I will wait until after I settle down is just an omega moonwatch. the moonwatch is easily my favorite watch. |
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Feb 2, 2017 21:43:22 GMT -6
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Post by DigDug on Feb 2, 2017 21:43:22 GMT -6
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Post by bentin on Feb 2, 2017 21:52:53 GMT -6
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Feb 2, 2017 22:23:37 GMT -6
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Post by DigDug on Feb 2, 2017 22:23:37 GMT -6
So if I'm to stay in my $2500 budget (yes I upped it 500).
What's a better way to go (Value)?
A used Omaga or a new Tag?
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Post by bentin on Feb 2, 2017 22:30:28 GMT -6
Just remember to factor in maintenance for a used watch. $200-$500 every five years. I personally like Omega more than Tag Heuer, but neither have especially good resale.
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