Wristwatch collectors out there? - Page 2

08-09-2009, 07:48 PM

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

kaelaria · 08-09-2009, 07:54 PM

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

larryinlc · 08-09-2009, 08:13 PM

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.

Larry

cbsmokin · 08-10-2009, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Sancho

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

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.

08-10-2009, 07:13 AM

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.

poker · 08-10-2009, 07:46 AM

My next watch if still available when Im ready:

Zenith Chronomaster Open Grande

Sancho · 08-10-2009, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by cbsmokin

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.

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

aich75013 · 08-10-2009, 08:57 AM

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.

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.

s15driftking · 09-21-2009, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by s15driftking

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?

mission accomplished! Breitling Super Avenger!

gettysburgfreak · 09-22-2009, 07:07 AM

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

PeteSB75 · 09-22-2009, 07:35 AM

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.

rizzle · 09-22-2009, 08:48 AM

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.

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

Mugen910 · 09-22-2009, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by rizzle

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.

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

I'd just wear one on each wrist

larryinlc · 09-22-2009, 11:00 AM

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

larry

09-22-2009, 11:12 AM

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

Django · 09-23-2009, 11:38 AM

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

mmblz · 09-23-2009, 11:56 AM

nope. but someday I'd love a Patek

s15driftking · 09-23-2009, 12:42 PM

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.

JJG · 09-23-2009, 01:07 PM

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.

edit: picture is from google, not mine

Parshooter · 09-25-2009, 10:35 AM

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

08-09-2009, 07:48 PM	#21
dubnick Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? I'm partial to the Movado passed down to me from my dad

08-09-2009, 08:13 PM	#23
larryinlc Angry Packer Fan Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Larry Location: Starvalley Posts: 325 Trading: (15)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? 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. Larry

08-10-2009, 07:13 AM	#25
Patron Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? 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.

08-10-2009, 08:57 AM	#28
aich75013 Feeling at Home Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Adrian Location: Allen, TX Posts: 774 Trading: (25)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? 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. 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.

09-22-2009, 07:07 AM	#30
gettysburgfreak Patriot Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Mitten Posts: 1,442 Trading: (2)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? The two watches I really want are a Rolex or something by the IWC. __________________ Author ofeath, Disease, and Life at War: The Civil War Letters of Surgeon James D. Benton, 111th and 98th New York Infantry Regiments, 1862-1865.

09-22-2009, 07:35 AM	#31
PeteSB75 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: CT Posts: 1,674 Trading: (18)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? 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. __________________ Formerly Malik23

09-22-2009, 08:48 AM	#32
rizzle Order Restored Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: st pete, fl Posts: 2,679 Trading: (23)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? 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. I also get quite a bit of wear from this one.

09-22-2009, 11:00 AM	#34
larryinlc Angry Packer Fan Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Larry Location: Starvalley Posts: 325 Trading: (15)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? I bought this Oris a couple months back. With the rubber strap, it's very comfortable. larry

09-22-2009, 11:12 AM	#35
SmokeyNL Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? Breitling Aerospace titanium, had it for 8 or 9 years now and love it, had several others but this one is my favorite.

09-23-2009, 11:38 AM	#36
Django Still Watching My Back Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Django Location: The Hague, Holland Posts: 139 Trading: (1)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? Not a collector but i do like the look of a nice watch. I have a 'Maurice Lacroix Les Classiques'

09-23-2009, 11:56 AM	#37
mmblz .090909... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NH Posts: 4,031 Trading: (3)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? nope. but someday I'd love a Patek __________________ herf wear

09-23-2009, 12:42 PM	#38
s15driftking Go Browns! Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Bobby Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 2,763 Trading: (16)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? 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. __________________ diamonds/guns

09-23-2009, 01:07 PM	#39
JJG Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Houston Posts: 1,260 Trading: (4)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? 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. edit: picture is from google, not mine

09-25-2009, 10:35 AM	#40
Parshooter I'm a friend of Gary S Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Marc Location: St Somewhere Posts: 835 Trading: (2)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? BE CAREFUL. You can slide down the slope just as fast as with cigars __________________ I love chicks with FLBP.