Wristwatch collectors out there?
 

Anyone? I've got into it some just looking for something to wear around work and for more formal occasions. Anyone got anything fun?

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Right now I dont collect as I don't have the money but I love a nice watch. Ive got a Seiko Chronograph and a Kenneth Cole automatic movt with the moon phase, date, and hour dials, I love it.

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I have a few watches from Kenneth Cole, Georgio Armani and Skagen. But I don't collect them I just seem to have aquired them somehow.

I do have a few Swatches from the eighties that are different to say the least! :D

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Not a collector, but love em just the same.

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Maybe a rephrase, I certainly dont consider myself a collector but I certainly do enjoy them. I love the self winding automatics, such a cool sound when they are running

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Omega. Seamaster, De Ville, and Constellation.

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Im happy with my Breitling Crosswind.

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Breitling B2 here. Love the watch- wear it everyday.

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I've got a Breitling Navitimer and my grandfathers Patek Phillipe. The Patek is my best watch!

But for some reason I've been wearing a Frank Muller Conquistador Tourbillon Knock-off! Because I tend to bang them around at work.

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I don't really collect watches, but I have more than one now and I would love to have a couple more. So, I guess I could qualify as a collector. My everyday watch is a Breitling B-1 and my "special occassion" watch is a Breitling Montebrilliant Legende.

Earlier this week I was at a Breitling client appreciation dinner and was able to try on a couple of limited/special edition Breitlings including a Breitling for Bentley Flying B which was all yellow gold and diamond encrusted. I believe the retail value on that one was almost $200K. :eek:

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That dinner must have been quite some gala...
Glad that you could go..
200K on your wrist....
whew..
I love to play off watches now and again. I seem to lease them as I turn them over fairly frequently..
I just had this Glycine Combat relumed at IWW.
Wonderful watch.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...S/IMG_5693.jpg

Hacks, winds, is automatic, glows nicely now.
Tom

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Anything by Armani will do you well for day/night wear.

https://www.blingyourself.com/images/m_s_arm_6.jpg

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Here's a picture I got online of the Seiko watch I have

http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/3...414pjz3.th.jpghttp://img220.imageshack.us/images/thpix.gif

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For dressier occassions, I have a Burberry Chrono. For daily use, I stick to my Timex!

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I've got several lower end watches (michael Kors, Kenneth Cole, etc)

My goal is to buy a Breitling Super Avenger or Navitimer in the next year. Anyone get a slick deal on breitlings?

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I bought this Rolex Date on the old CS and haven't had it off my wrist since.

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/c...e69/Rolex1.jpg

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No big collection but I do love and appreciate fine watches. I do have 3 Hoyers (Pre-Tag) that I cherish but one of them no longer works and can't get parts. BOOO TAG, would not invest a large sum in one if they are not going to provide long-term parts availability.

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I love my Omega Seamaster and wear it most of the time, but I have a Luminox Navy Seals that I wear as well

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I love breitling and have two superoceans....

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I have a Lucien Piccard that I love...will have to figure out which model it is.

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I'm partial to the Movado passed down to me from my dad

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I wear a Tag Heuer Carrera Chrono every day - perfect for me!

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I'm a wristwatch junkie...pocketwatches too, but for collecting, this is my only wristwatch that I would consider collectable. An original Elgin BW Raymond from the 60's. It's new old stock with original box, papers and the signed leather band. The band now is stiff from age and will crack if it's bent. Original price was 79.95.

http://www.soochx.org/images/bwraymond.jpg

Larry

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We need to know your budget.

My first (expensive) watch was a TAG, then Rolex, then Breitling. Considering the Anniversary moon watch from Omega right now.

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Rolex Datejust, 2-tone
Rolex GMT Master II
Omega Speedmaster
Cartier Tank
Boliva Tank, 1943 14k rose gold
Tissot T-touch

Most purchased in the early 70's when wrist watches were much more affordable. Tissot is the newest but it's 5-6 years old and is my everyday watch.

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My next watch if still available when Im ready:

Zenith Chronomaster Open Grande

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Thanks but Im not shopping, got a few that I like and wear pretty regularily :) Curious what other people like and had/have

Next watch will probably be a Ball Engineer

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My everyday watch is a Citizen Titanium Chronograph (Solar Powered)
Had it for over 10 years and no batteries.

I also have an older Pulsar Chronograph that I no longer wear. About 15 years old.

I wear this one when we go out.
http://cdn.overstock.com/images/products/P10674461.jpg

I couldn't find pics of my other 2 watches. And the pic I tried taking with my phone looked blurry.

Just realized all of my watches were gifts from my wife. 2 before we got married.

And I have one that I received for my 5 year anniversary at work. I wear it when I don't want to break or lose me other watches.
Not a bad looking watch, but it was free.

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mission accomplished! Breitling Super Avenger!

http://hphotos-snc1.fbcdn.net/hs268...._6540576_n.jpg

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The two watches I really want are a Rolex or something by the IWC.

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I have a Breitling Colt GMT that I bought about 2 1/2 years ago, just after my divorce. Think I might have to replace it soon - getting married next summer.

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Unfortunately I don't have the cash to be a collector of watches. Someday maybe because I love them. This one gets the most wrist time.

http://www.demesy.com/Merchant2/grap...0001/51560.jpg

I also get quite a bit of wear from this one.

http://www.mrwatch.com/thumbs/3105-160-260.jpg

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I'd just wear one on each wrist :r

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I bought this Oris a couple months back. With the rubber strap, it's very comfortable.

larry

http://www.soochx.org/images/oris1.jpg

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Breitling Aerospace titanium, had it for 8 or 9 years now and love it, had several others but this one is my favorite.

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Not a collector but i do like the look of a nice watch.
I have a 'Maurice Lacroix Les Classiques'

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nope. but someday I'd love a Patek ;)

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Well, like i said, i just acquired my first breitling (super avenger). the next watch I buy will be a breitling Navitimer World, then a Corum Classical or Corum Admirals Cup 48. I really like Corum as well.

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I've been wearing the same watch for 10 years now but I still think it's pretty cool. Raymond Weil W1. I think for my next one though I want something a little less chunky and more comfortable.

http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/810/n3433e.jpg

edit: picture is from google, not mine

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BE CAREFUL. You can slide down the slope just as fast as with cigars :D

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...7/cases017.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...7/cases011.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...7/cases006.jpg

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:O

I have that movado museum...Love it..

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I really like this watch and I do not own it. It's only a dream. :D

http://www.worldwatchreview.com/wp-c...cruz-watch.jpg

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I currently own a Doxa Searambler.....I love dive watches and I have been through 30+ watches in the last 2 years (I flip). My favorites have been the Rolex Submariner, my 5 Doxas, Sinn U1, Ball Madcow, and the Longines Hydroconquest (great bang for the buck only about $900 new). Watches will drain your wallet quick!

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^^^ I'm down with Doxa, very nice diver watches!

BTW, parshooter, where did you get that watch cabinet?

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Skagen definitely. If you cna find a Premium Outlet mall, you can find good deals.

Also go to Marshalls or TJ Max..they carry a lot of Kenneth Cole watches too.

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I'm in school, so not a collecter, but I do try to buy myself a new Citizen Eco Drive every other year or so. the current one has a pearl face with gold stripes on the bands and around the face

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Parshooter how much did that top case cost? I'm looking one for myself...as for a watch this one is my favorite that was my 21st birthday present http://blog.breitlingsource.com/wp-c...racer_h400.jpg

I have the same one gifted to me by my friend's father

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Skagen definitely. I like how thin they are and really like the mesh bands.

I have five of them. Not all good deals unfortunately.

I've got a really nice CYMA that I received from the company I worked for at my 20 years of service party.

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We Do Collect Cigars, Right?:) Of Course we collect Watches!:tu I usually treat myself to a new watch every time we go on a cruise. I wear a TAG Tiger Woods Edition for dress and wear one of three for everyday, ( Casio G-Shock Solar Powered "My Most Reliable Watch!", Citizen Eco Drive, and my new fav., just purchased, Stainless "Guess WaterPro".:)

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Bobby, I got the cabinet at Bombay Trading Co. They are in a mall near you.

Ucubed, the top case is a winder box. Not a good one, but it works most of the time. Got it at an on-line discount store. I ordered/paid for a smaller one, but they messed up so they sent me this one instead, I think it was about $130. A good winder is going to cost $$$. I would rather just shake my autos every morning and buy a couple nice boxes of cigars :tu