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Sweet watch, Dan!

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Nice!

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Very Nice! I just bought the Ceramic XV. Picking it up in a few weeks. Will post pics.

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Nice pickup!

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I bought this Christopher Ward - London when they had them on clearance. Just a nice quality simple watch.

http://soochx.org/images/ward1.jpg

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I like it!

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Anyone have a Tissot? Found a sharp all black one but wanted to see if anyone has any positives or negatives about the brand before I purchased. Thanks

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who knew John was a watch guy - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeu6Vj3M0EI

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Dan, very nice Submariner!:cl

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Tissot is very storied old brand based out of Biel. My cousin has a T-Touch titanium for about a decade with no issues. Their limited edition automatic's are actually quite nice and a great value. I've eyed a few over the years when they come around at a good price. If looking at Tissot, I'd check out Certina, Glycine, and Oris. Pretty sure all of the three are also made in Biel as well.

I have no negatives with the Tissot brand at all.

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I've had a T-Touch for 7 years, one of my go-tos for daily wear. I've had no issues at all, love that watch.
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c8...ps0b205c0d.jpg

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Wife and kids truly humbled me today
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...ps6993b2be.jpg

And a munky bracelet from 877!
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...ps4a1bba82.jpg

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http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7432/1...2fcbdd6a_z.jpg
Laco Bonn is still my EDW but I saving to by myself a present soon:
http://www.anconwatches.com/getimage...6a270a5851.jpg

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Trying to decide which face to get, leaning towards the brown:
http://www.anconwatches.com/getimage...6a26827c33.jpg

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I like the cases on those Shane, I'd go brown

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x2 with Brian, Go brown...

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The brown dial is money IMHO.

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I don't know if this response is past its expiration date or not, but figured I would provide my .2 cents.

Background- Tissot is part of the watch giant Swatch Group. Tissot, Certina, and Hamilton are all brands classified within their mid tear group of offerings. All of the noted brands are very well known across the mainstream watch world and have authorized dealers in almost every major city in the US. This is a bonus when it come to repairs/service. In addition all of the noted brands are respected.

But in all honesty, forget the brand on the dial and just ask yourself these question(s)- what movement do you prefer (auto or quartz). What case size fits your wrist best (38mm, 40mm, 42mm, or larger). What case styling fits your personality (dress or diver). Do you prefer a bracelet (medal), rubber, or a leather strap. And most importantly who is backing the watch when it comes to repairs or service. If this Tissot checks all your boxes so to speak then it's a winner, pull the damn trigger. At any rate If you have some other questions or want suggestions within the Tissot price point hit me up. :) There is a lot of killer micro brands out there with impressive offerings.

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My latest..got a couple Amazon gift cards so I snagged this:

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c8...ps9sp9ywy3.jpg

Invicta Subaqua Noma III, it's a beast!

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Thanks for the response. Im getting married in May and will be wearing a tux. I have a TAG but its brown and dont want to wear it with a black tux. Saw a 42mm black automatic Tissot that looked sharp for a dress watch for around 400 bucks. Just wanted to reaffirm that its a pretty good watch. Thanks again.

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Congrats on the wedding. I wish I has the model number on the Tissot to bench it against others, but it sounds like a decent piece. Just for kicks, take a look at the following options. FYI- for a dress watch don't exceed the 42mm case size, especially when in a tux.

Hamilton Valiant (Hamilton is a step above Tissot in the SwatchGroup)
Hamilton Jazzmaster
Seiko Sarb (Great line, phenomenal movements)-(seiyajapan is a great site)
Christopher Ward (if in the US make sure to note this in the google search)

In closing, the $400-$500 range will land you a great dress watch, with the TAG still being a great every day watch.

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Typically, I would recommend not wearing a watch with a Tux.

http://watchfreaks.wordpress.com/200...tches-tuxedos/

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Thank you, had my eye on this one:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0064C...ef=mp_s_a_1_26

I will check out the ones you mentioned. After reading the article above this post the watch I like might be too flashy.

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That's not a bad watch bud. Chronographs are not too common with formal dress watches, but who cares. Buy what YOU want, not what others prefer. I only sport divers, always have and always will. They are just more my style. I personally wear a Omega Planet Ocean for all occasions. The Omega PO is classified as a diver, but can be played in many environments including in a tux. I actually change by straps weekly based on the week ahead. A simple strap change can change the watches appearance more than you can imagine. (Bracelet, Rubber, Nylon, and Leather).

FYI- That Tissot is a quartz, so battery changes will be required. However, quartz movements are accurate. If the Tissot is going to be a second watch, having a quartz may not be a bad thing. Because owning autos will require daily wear, winding, or you will need to place the watch on a winder. And based on how fast/slow the watch is running you will need to adjust the time accordingly.

Good luck. Once you narrow it down let us know what you purchased by posting a pic.

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^^^this, I wear my Brietling Superocean for all occasions, because I like it. Just like cigars wear what you like.

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Word.

And nice choice with the Brietling.

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Dressed up my diver today for court, bracelet changes the whole look :tu

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very nice Mike. The color of the dress shirt definitely brings the most out of it as well. Looking sharp is an understatement.

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Thanks Edwin :tu

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I have had my two invictas now and had a chance to wear both. I am sure most everyone saw the pics of the one I bought which is a two tone gold and silver 47 mm Pro Diver, and the one I was bombed by Mark (Conch Republican) which is a silver Pro Diver at 39 or 40 mms. I love them both so far. I would also say that the one Mark sent me seems to glow better at night than the one I bought. The magnification window is a plus for me on the invictas as I couldn't see the date on the old watch I was wearing that doesn't have this feature.

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:tuSo Do You Switch Watches Every Day, Greg?

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Before my cigar addiction I had a watch problem!! Had a watch for everyday of the week and then some :r now down to one :)

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Well, We Are Addicted To More Than Cigars, Right, Mike?:)

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Here is the go to work look :tu

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I hear you like golf a bit :lr

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Cigars, Watches, Guns, Knives, Pens, Golf. That's About It.:D

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Start on flashlights now :)

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Oh, I Forgot That!:r I Have 5-6 Of Those.:tu

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Figured :lr

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nah, they both came in on the 9th. I wore the bigger one for a couple days and switched to the smaller one. I figured the bigger one would be more of a dress watch cause it's silver and gold plus big, and the smaller one would be better to wear at work since it is smaller and will probably tend to not get hung up on stuff while I am crawling around inside wrecked cars and whatnot. But maybe I am over analytical.

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That's what I do. :r

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you too.:tu

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Luminox field chronograph in a jewelry store today. Lightly used and was a trade-in. A little bigger style than I like, but the price seems right - they're asking $400? Oiled,up,and shined up by the watch guys at their main store. Has original box and paperwork. Any inputs on this watch would be appreciated. I'm not a big collector.

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Got any ZULU straps? Another sweet combo would be a ISOfrane....

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$400 sounds on the high side for that watch, but I could be totally off. Just shooting from the hip. -(P

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Retail new is in the range of $650. What is the range to expect for a "gently" used watch (ie 50%, 25%, ???)? Bonus is it was checked out by the jewelry store.

Any comments on Luminox in general would be appreciated.

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Used to be the Zulu freak, not a one anymore, may need to grab one :tu

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I've had a luminox for years, it's one with the black pvd coated steel bracelet (USAF Stealth something or other). It's sitting in my display case needing a new battery. I like it a lot, just keep in mind that there is a limited life span on the tritium inserts, they will dull and eventually stop glowing.

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Figure if the retail is $650, you should be able to buy new at 20% off = $520 and used should be 50% value at $325. Does the jewelry shop warranty the watch? If not, who cares if was "checked out"?

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50% off for used sounds a little high for me. Not unrealistic, but probably not for very good-excellent condition watches. I'm with you on the "checked out" noise.