Looking for a new watch -- suggestions?

séamuis · 09-10-2009, 08:46 AM

Originally posted by raymeedc

An acquaintance of mine in the business tells me that, except for the high end market, the watch business is in serious trouble. As everyone now has a very accurate virtual timepiece included on their cellphone, watches have been relegated to the role of costume jewelry.

costume jewelry? anyone calls my watch a piece of costume jewelry, better do so from a distance. it boggles my mind, to think that there are people who do not wear a watch.

stevebrot · 09-10-2009, 09:06 AM

Originally posted by raymeedc

An acquaintance of mine in the business tells me that, except for the high end market, the watch business is in serious trouble. As everyone now has a very accurate virtual timepiece included on their cellphone, watches have been relegated to the role of costume jewelry.

Sort of like the market for fine mechanical film cameras!

Steve

graphicgr8s · 09-10-2009, 09:09 AM

Originally posted by séamuis

costume jewelry? anyone calls my watch a piece of costume jewelry, better do so from a distance. it boggles my mind, to think that there are people who do not wear a watch.

Your watch is a piece of costume jewelry!

séamuis · 09-10-2009, 09:26 AM

Originally posted by graphicgr8s

Your watch is a piece of costume jewelry!

oh how clever. our distance aint that great. dont make me drive down there and kick your ass. Ill have to drop by the house and see the cute kid first though, then kick your ass.

graphicgr8s · 09-10-2009, 09:27 AM

Originally posted by séamuis

oh how clever. our distance aint that great. dont make me drive down there and kick your ass. Ill have to drop by the house and see the cute kid first though, then kick your ass.

Come on and try. Come on! I dare you! Come on!

If you're man enough!

séamuis · 09-10-2009, 09:28 AM

Originally posted by graphicgr8s

Come on and try. Come on! I dare you! Come on!

If you're man enough!

gas is too expensive.

graphicgr8s · 09-10-2009, 09:34 AM

Originally posted by séamuis

gas is too expensive.

excuses excuses.

séamuis · 09-10-2009, 10:48 AM

Ratmagiclady · 09-10-2009, 11:14 AM

That's a charming timepiece, Seamius.

As for cell phones 'killing' the wearing of watches, it may be very much so. Of course, it doesn't have to be *costume* jewelry.

But still, our cell phone here has a *really* annoying thing about that. When you're actually talking on the phone, which is often when you most need to check the time, the time display disappears and turns into a little lit-up brand logo. Yay, technology.

séamuis · 09-10-2009, 11:26 AM

Quote:

That's a charming timepiece, Seamius.

and it would be great if I owned it. I own a number of Benrus watches, going all the way back to the early 40's but the Sky Chief is my "holy grail". id trade every watch I own (except my vietnam pilots watch) to own this thing. hell id even sell takumars for the chance.

most beautiful watch ever manufactured.....

Ratmagiclady · 09-10-2009, 12:20 PM

Originally posted by séamuis

and it would be great if I owned it. I own a number of Benrus watches, going all the way back to the early 40's but the Sky Chief is my "holy grail". id trade every watch I own (except my vietnam pilots watch) to own this thing. hell id even sell takumars for the chance.

most beautiful watch ever manufactured.....

Ah, one of those type things.

Hrmph, though. I used to have a dead Benrus watch in my bits bins, (don't worry, nothing like that one: I don't know much about watches, but I'd have known *that* much if I saw that style) If I'm remembering correctly, this was a dressier one like I used to see an uncle wear in the Seventies. I think it's the one I gave away to someone who actually wanted to wear it for costume jewelry, but if it survived the last great weight-shedding and turns up among my things, I'll let you know.

pingflood · 09-18-2009, 07:45 PM

Something else reminded me of this thread and thought I'd bump it.

Ended up with two watches actually. Bought a Wenger TerraGraph like this link except with the dark face, for normal wear, and a Seiko Coutura SNA343 link from the local outlet for anything else that might cause it to get beat up a bit.

The Wenger is nice looking, large, and IMO pretty classy. The Seiko has a useful chronograph, and a subdial for alarm and/or alternative time zones.

edit: found a link to the actual model I got: http://www.elliebonline.com/products/476-Wenger-Mens-Automatic-TerraGraph-Strap-Watch.aspx

Steinback · 09-18-2009, 09:38 PM

I like the look of the Wenger; nice but not particularly flashy.

I usually keep a digital wristwatch in my pocket and only put it on if I need to keep an eye on the time. After working a couple of jobs that would have destroyed any wristwatch pretty quickly I got out of the habit of wearing one.

The only interesting watch I own is a pretty beat up silver pocket watch that several generations of relatives wore to work. Its been carried enough that almost all of the original gold plate is worn off, but without a manufacturer's name on the thing I haven't been able to determine who made it.

niklas · 09-26-2009, 02:57 AM

Originally posted by pingflood

Hate to break it to you, but that's a fake that costs a couple of hundred bucks.

IF a fake of the Vacheron Constantin Tour D'Ille exists and cost a few hundred dollars, I would love to know where to get it.
Just for the design.

Niklas

pingflood · 09-26-2009, 07:11 AM

Originally posted by niklas

IF a fake of the Vacheron Constantin Tour D'Ille exists and cost a few hundred dollars, I would love to know where to get it.
Just for the design.

Niklas

From the same place you "borrowed" that image, incidentally.

Vacheron Constantin Tour de I'lle Mens Watch 80250.000R.9145, Replica, Fake

09-18-2009, 07:45 PM	#72
pingflood Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Borås, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,169 Original Poster	Something else reminded me of this thread and thought I'd bump it. Ended up with two watches actually. Bought a Wenger TerraGraph like this link except with the dark face, for normal wear, and a Seiko Coutura SNA343 link from the local outlet for anything else that might cause it to get beat up a bit. The Wenger is nice looking, large, and IMO pretty classy. The Seiko has a useful chronograph, and a subdial for alarm and/or alternative time zones. edit: found a link to the actual model I got: http://www.elliebonline.com/products/476-Wenger-Mens-Automatic-TerraGraph-Strap-Watch.aspx Last edited by pingflood; 09-18-2009 at 07:51 PM.

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09-10-2009, 08:46 AM	#61
séamuis Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Savannah, U.S./Baguio City, P.H. Posts: 5,979	Originally posted by raymeedc An acquaintance of mine in the business tells me that, except for the high end market, the watch business is in serious trouble. As everyone now has a very accurate virtual timepiece included on their cellphone, watches have been relegated to the role of costume jewelry. costume jewelry? anyone calls my watch a piece of costume jewelry, better do so from a distance. it boggles my mind, to think that there are people who do not wear a watch.

09-10-2009, 09:06 AM	#62
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by raymeedc An acquaintance of mine in the business tells me that, except for the high end market, the watch business is in serious trouble. As everyone now has a very accurate virtual timepiece included on their cellphone, watches have been relegated to the role of costume jewelry. Sort of like the market for fine mechanical film cameras! Steve

09-10-2009, 09:09 AM	#63
graphicgr8s Guest	Originally posted by séamuis costume jewelry? anyone calls my watch a piece of costume jewelry, better do so from a distance. it boggles my mind, to think that there are people who do not wear a watch. Your watch is a piece of costume jewelry!

09-10-2009, 09:26 AM	#64
séamuis Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Savannah, U.S./Baguio City, P.H. Posts: 5,979	Originally posted by graphicgr8s Your watch is a piece of costume jewelry! oh how clever. our distance aint that great. dont make me drive down there and kick your ass. Ill have to drop by the house and see the cute kid first though, then kick your ass.

09-10-2009, 09:27 AM	#65
graphicgr8s Guest	Originally posted by séamuis oh how clever. our distance aint that great. dont make me drive down there and kick your ass. Ill have to drop by the house and see the cute kid first though, then kick your ass. Come on and try. Come on! I dare you! Come on! If you're man enough!

09-10-2009, 09:28 AM	#66
séamuis Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Savannah, U.S./Baguio City, P.H. Posts: 5,979	Originally posted by graphicgr8s Come on and try. Come on! I dare you! Come on! If you're man enough! gas is too expensive.

09-10-2009, 09:34 AM	#67
graphicgr8s Guest	Originally posted by séamuis gas is too expensive. excuses excuses.

09-10-2009, 10:48 AM	#68
séamuis Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Savannah, U.S./Baguio City, P.H. Posts: 5,979

09-10-2009, 11:14 AM	#69
Ratmagiclady Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,563	That's a charming timepiece, Seamius. As for cell phones 'killing' the wearing of watches, it may be very much so. Of course, it doesn't have to be costume jewelry. But still, our cell phone here has a really annoying thing about that. When you're actually talking on the phone, which is often when you most need to check the time, the time display disappears and turns into a little lit-up brand logo. Yay, technology.

09-10-2009, 11:26 AM	#70
séamuis Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Savannah, U.S./Baguio City, P.H. Posts: 5,979	Quote: That's a charming timepiece, Seamius. and it would be great if I owned it. I own a number of Benrus watches, going all the way back to the early 40's but the Sky Chief is my "holy grail". id trade every watch I own (except my vietnam pilots watch) to own this thing. hell id even sell takumars for the chance. most beautiful watch ever manufactured.....

09-10-2009, 12:20 PM	#71
Ratmagiclady Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,563	Originally posted by séamuis and it would be great if I owned it. I own a number of Benrus watches, going all the way back to the early 40's but the Sky Chief is my "holy grail". id trade every watch I own (except my vietnam pilots watch) to own this thing. hell id even sell takumars for the chance. most beautiful watch ever manufactured..... Ah, one of those type things. Hrmph, though. I used to have a dead Benrus watch in my bits bins, (don't worry, nothing like that one: I don't know much about watches, but I'd have known that much if I saw that style) If I'm remembering correctly, this was a dressier one like I used to see an uncle wear in the Seventies. I think it's the one I gave away to someone who actually wanted to wear it for costume jewelry, but if it survived the last great weight-shedding and turns up among my things, I'll let you know.

09-18-2009, 09:38 PM	#73
Steinback Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: GTA, ON, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,673	I like the look of the Wenger; nice but not particularly flashy. I usually keep a digital wristwatch in my pocket and only put it on if I need to keep an eye on the time. After working a couple of jobs that would have destroyed any wristwatch pretty quickly I got out of the habit of wearing one. The only interesting watch I own is a pretty beat up silver pocket watch that several generations of relatives wore to work. Its been carried enough that almost all of the original gold plate is worn off, but without a manufacturer's name on the thing I haven't been able to determine who made it.

09-26-2009, 02:57 AM	#74
niklas Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 35	Originally posted by pingflood Hate to break it to you, but that's a fake that costs a couple of hundred bucks. IF a fake of the Vacheron Constantin Tour D'Ille exists and cost a few hundred dollars, I would love to know where to get it. Just for the design. Niklas

09-26-2009, 07:11 AM	#75
pingflood Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Borås, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,169 Original Poster	Originally posted by niklas IF a fake of the Vacheron Constantin Tour D'Ille exists and cost a few hundred dollars, I would love to know where to get it. Just for the design. Niklas From the same place you "borrowed" that image, incidentally. Vacheron Constantin Tour de I'lle Mens Watch 80250.000R.9145, Replica, Fake