July 18, 2011 06:48AM
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Hello Peter!
I know you're the resident "watch" man. I'm getting married on December, and apparently, I need to have a watch. It's a tradition thing where the girl has jewelry, and the guy has a watch. Kinda funny (or stupid) but oh well... So now me (who knows nothing about watches) is now looking for a good watch. I'm hoping you can recommend some for me. Not too expensive, but elegant in the way it looks. I'm hoping for one with an analog face, but it's ok if it has a digital window (like those Casio Protreks). A watch I can use for trekking/hiking would be a plus (with altimeter, compass, barometer and/or thermometer) but those aren't requirements. Thanks for your help! |
July 18, 2011 07:34AM
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Hi Earnest,
I think your best bet will be in the G-Shock or similar Casio lines. Not knowing what your budget is like makes it a bit tough but one watch I like that would suit most of your requirements is the Casio Geiz... [watchshock.com] or perhaps this Citzen Skyhawk... [www.mypilotstore.com] There are so many to choose from And congratulations on the upcoming nutials Peter |
July 18, 2011 08:14AM
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Thanks Peter! Those fall within my budget. I was actually prepared to spend between 500-1000 USD since I do not know how much any of them should cost. They look really nice! I'll try to find one locally. The Casio should be easy to find, I'm not sure where I can find Citizen watches here. Thanks for your help!
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July 19, 2011 09:05AM
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July 19, 2011 10:01AM
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Tissot watches used to be very good. My father has an old Tissot, older than me, still ticking. Congratulations on your wedding! |
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My favorite for all time!! The fabled Seiko 6139 chronograph.
Seiko 6139 Chronograph alan Edited 4 time(s). Last edit at 07/20/2011 08:05PM by alanrw. |
July 20, 2011 09:25PM
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July 21, 2011 07:47AM
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I still come here often...Sort of. I am engaged in a society of train users that consumes more of my time online, this is me on the news: [bragaporto40minutos.blogspot.com] I am the guy with glasses and white shirt with stripes, in a bad beard day. |
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Continuing with my search, I came upon this (yes it's another Tissot):
I'm starting to look into automatics. The problem with this one is the case thickness (15.8mm), but I'm totally digging the white chronograph dial and the brown leather strap. I'm worried such a thick case would make it hard to wear under a long-sleeve shirt. Any other similar alternatives in the $500-1000 range that has a thinner case? Being a geek, I'm also digging the fact I can see the movement on the watch's rear window. |
October 10, 2011 05:23PM
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Hi Ernest,
That's a good looker for sure. The problem with mechanical chronos is not only the high price; it's the thickness. To find a thinner mechanical chrono, you really have to spend thousands of dollars or go to a quartz module. Another option is a non-automatic; ie hand winding mechanical chrono. There are not many if any Swiss or Japanese offerings in your price range but there are some excellent watches made by the Sea Gull company. These are Chinese designed, manufactured and assembled watches. Anything from the Sea Gull stable will be as good as a Swiss or Japanese product costing 10x or 100x more, Take a look at some of the offerings here... [www.seagullhk.com] [usseagull.com] There are also excellent watches to be had from Shanghai and Beijing but they tend to be harder to acquire outside of China. So, you're still going to tie the knot; haven't got cold feet yet? |
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Haha yeah I'm actually looking forward to getting this whole wedding thing done with. There's just a whole lot of things to do since we didn't hire a planner and have to do everything ourselves. We're pretty much done with the preparations though. Just maybe a few minor things and final bill payments.
Thanks for the link! I'll look at them. |
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may i steal this topic ? does anybody know when the new tissot racing-touch will be out ? it's announced for september 2011 but i can't find any info on when it will REALLY be on the market. this one: [www.tissot.ch] thanks -- A physics truck just turned over outside. There's physics everywhere! Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/17/2011 06:20AM by jaffar. |
November 07, 2011 06:44PM
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Now we're getting somewhere
I'm not very big on Tissot but that one looks pretty good. The real star of the two is the Hamilton. That is a fine looking watch and one that befits the occasion it will be worn at. It will also be an excellent watch going forward for dress; business and whenever you feel like something special The thickness is pretty average for current automatic watches. Try one on with a dress shirt cuff to see if it works; should be fine |
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