Rolex, Breitling, or Tag - Page 3

s15driftking · 12-21-2009, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by e-man67

(not sure about IWC) .

you are nuts!!!

mosesbotbol · 12-21-2009, 08:59 AM

If you can find them LNIB and don't mind a "used" watch, you can step up beyond all 800k+ brands and get a real collector's brand watch. Some worthwhile Chronos are:

VC Overseas Chrono with Maltese Cross Bracelet

Breguet Transatlantic

Girard Perregaux Ferrari Chrono

Lucky_Hippo · 12-21-2009, 09:16 AM

My top 3 choices for everyday use if I had to choose today:

Rolex Sub (black/black)
Omega Seamaster (blue/blue)
Tag Aquaracer 500M (black/black)

rizzle · 12-21-2009, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Parshooter

Rolex is a "look at me" watch. For the money, I'd go with Omega or IWC. I like the Breitling Chrono Evo also.

In your mind maybe. Breitling is a "look at me" watch in my mind, but you would never hear me say that to someone who owns one. They are just way too "busy" for my taste. But that is the thing about watches. They are a personal piece, and as such, it makes no sense to degrade or denigrate what someone chooses to wear.

To the original poster...the way to decide is to go put all three of them on your wrist. One of them will sing to you. That is the one you buy. If none of those babies sing to you, I guarantee you there is another one out there that will. The hell with everybody else's opinion.

Blueface · 12-21-2009, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by rizzle

In your mind maybe. Breitling is a "look at me" watch in my mind, but you would never hear me say that to someone who owns one. They are just way too "busy" for my taste. But that is the thing about watches. They are a personal piece, and as such, it makes no sense to degrade or denigrate what someone chooses to wear.

To the original poster...the way to decide is to go put all three of them on your wrist. One of them will sing to you. That is the one you buy. If none of those babies sing to you, I guarantee you there is another one out there that will. The hell with everybody else's opinion.

Well put.
To me, as with cars, it doesn't matter what you end up with as ultimately, you will always see another one you like more by way of a newer model.

newcigarz · 12-21-2009, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Blueface

Well put.
To me, as with cars, it doesn't matter what you end up with as ultimately, you will always see another one you like more by way of a newer model.

does this apply to women as well?

12-21-2009, 11:18 AM

I like cake!

T.G · 12-21-2009, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by mariogolbee

I like cake!

Mario, no one cares what you like.

s15driftking · 12-21-2009, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by T.G

Mario, no one cares what you like.

Maybe its a watch brand... hehehe

T.G · 12-21-2009, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by s15driftking

Maybe its a watch brand... hehehe

Good point.

Blueface · 12-21-2009, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by newcigarz

does this apply to women as well?

Just ask Tiger.

MTB996 · 12-21-2009, 11:37 AM

Breitling guy here. I have worn my Breitling just about everyday for 6 years and couldn't be happier. Although, its getting kinda beat up from daily wear....

s15driftking · 12-21-2009, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by MTB996

Breitling guy here. I have worn my Breitling just about everyday for 6 years and couldn't be happier. Although, its getting kinda beat up from daily wear....

Sell to me! I need a "daily driver"!

gettysburgfreak · 12-21-2009, 11:56 AM

Rolex,

You know you have arrived when you can afford a Rolex. Is it the best watch out there? No, but I think it has the biggest name recognition as a status symbol.

mosesbotbol · 12-21-2009, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Blueface

Just ask Tiger.

Tiger use to be with Tudor/Rolex and is now with TAG.

Most people don't know that TAG is an acronym.

icehog3 · 12-21-2009, 02:27 PM

I feel like I am reading Cigar Aficianado.

Blueface · 12-21-2009, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I feel like I am reading Cigar Aficianado.

You will know for sure once you see the thread asking:
Porsche, Maserati or Ferrari?

rizzle · 12-21-2009, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I feel like I am reading Cigar Aficianado.

Nah...that's the Habanos forum.

icehog3 · 12-21-2009, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by rizzle

Nah...that's the Habanos forum.

Seen a lot more ***** in here than I do in the Habanos Forum.

poker · 12-21-2009, 03:44 PM

I've never really been into the Rolex scene, but I love my Breitling and wear it daily. Looking to get a IWC Portuguese Chrono soon though.

12-21-2009, 08:59 AM	#42
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12-21-2009, 09:16 AM	#43
Lucky_Hippo A Cigar = 42 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gary Location: Kansas Posts: 494 Trading: (2)	Re: Rolex, Breitling, or Tag My top 3 choices for everyday use if I had to choose today: Rolex Sub (black/black) Omega Seamaster (blue/blue) Tag Aquaracer 500M (black/black) __________________ Who wants an orange whip? Orange whip? Orange whip? Three orange whips. -J.Candy

12-21-2009, 11:18 AM	#47
mariogolbee Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Rolex, Breitling, or Tag I like cake!

12-21-2009, 11:37 AM	#52
MTB996 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hillsborough, NC Posts: 317 Trading: (1)	Re: Rolex, Breitling, or Tag Breitling guy here. I have worn my Breitling just about everyday for 6 years and couldn't be happier. Although, its getting kinda beat up from daily wear....

12-21-2009, 11:56 AM	#54
gettysburgfreak Patriot Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Mitten Posts: 1,442 Trading: (2)	Re: Rolex, Breitling, or Tag Rolex, You know you have arrived when you can afford a Rolex. Is it the best watch out there? No, but I think it has the biggest name recognition as a status symbol. __________________ 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.

12-21-2009, 02:27 PM	#56
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,440 Trading: (60)	Re: Rolex, Breitling, or Tag I feel like I am reading Cigar Aficianado. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

12-21-2009, 03:44 PM	#60
poker 1:11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kelly Location: SoCal Posts: 5,280 Trading: (7)	Re: Rolex, Breitling, or Tag I've never really been into the Rolex scene, but I love my Breitling and wear it daily. Looking to get a IWC Portuguese Chrono soon though. __________________ Cigar Asylum: A cigar board birthed without agendas, without profiting, and without advertisements. Amor puro Character is what you do when no one is watching