after all of my deliberating (and a couple of threads) I finally got a Breitling Colt Chrono... i'll get pics up tomorrow.

I originally wanted the chronomate evolution chrono but i don't want a 44mm, the colt is 40 and it's pretty damn big.

My newest watch looks like this. Don't be jealous, but it has INDIGLO. :nanana:

Gotta say, I'm w/Mr. Blue on this one. Ain't a watch made that floats my boat. I have a $30 watch I've been wearing for about 9 years, changed the battery once, is very accurate, and it looks just fine to me. Just like anything else folks hobby around, I'm sure the appeal's there, but I just don't see it. Can someone point out to me how to tell the difference between a nice watch and my watch? Not trying to be facetious, I really don't know... :confused:

40 big ?? not by today's standard.. It would seem 44 is the "new" 40. lol.

Anyone care to guess my perspective on fine art? :rofl: ;)

Budget would be around$2,000. The thing is that I like light weight thin watches. The following watch is what i currently use:
https://commerce76.datapipe.com/skag...&productID=295

Of course, to each their own. Wasn't the owner of Dell computers driving a 1989 Honda Prelude to work for the past 15 years?

There are a number of things that put watches into the "nice watch" category. And not all watches are "nice" for the same reason.

-The first and most obvious "nice" watch factor is the metal it's made in. Obviously a rubber watch is not as "nice" as a "stainless steel" and then "two-tone (gold and SS) and then "Gold", "White Gold" "Platinum".

- The second factor is the quality and reputation of the manufacturer. Like Rolex for example. (Just like BMW, a Honda Pilot does the same job as an X5 but not with the same zest.)

- THE MOVEMENT (what you don't see but makes the watch work.) Generally there are two types of watches made today. A "quartz/battery" operated watch/ and an "automatic" watch which gets it energy from the movement in your hand. Because the "automatic" watch has a complicated movement with lots of technology and moving parts, it is a more "artistic" approach to time keeping. A quartz watch is more durable but is not as highly sought after as the finer time pieces which have the "automatic" movement.

- The next factor on a watch is the obvious, design, durability, function.
- The history of the watch is also important. What was the model designed for? How has it changed over the years?

- Then you start to get more complicated. Just like baseball cards, certain types of sneakers or handbags for women or concert tickets even, there are watches that are high in demand but short in supply. This can be true for both regular production watches and LIMITED EDITION pieces that are quite common and often, very hard to come by. Some of these watches appreciate enormously on the open market and should be considered a commodity.

I know people who have one nice watch and I know people who have 50 and are completely addicted to buying watches. (Many of them have extremely valuable pieces that they bought at MSRP and have now rocketed in demand.)

I think many non watch buyers, view watches the same way they do a digital camera. Like an expandable piece of equipment that should not be spent a lot of money on. Truth is, like diamonds, stocks, art, etc. watch buying is not decadent (usually), you are buying something with value that can be sold with value.

And watch fanatics can usually spot each other out and have a "thing" to talk about. I always notice what is on somebody's wrist. Not because I'm judging their wealth or place in society, I'm not shallow like that. Some of my favorite watches are very inexpensive (in relation to other everyday items.) And if I spot someone wearing a Prevendome Panerai or a Omega Speedy Pro, I know the watch comes with a story.

Also, when I travel, if I ever need to kill some time, watch hunting is always a fun thing to do.

B

I think you would be very happy with a Rolex Datejust.
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...S/16200w-1.jpg

There are other variations of this watch but this is the classic. It has an engine turned bezel and a jubilee bracelet. I'm not sure the MSRP though. It might be a stretch but rest assured, you won't lose much value if you should decide to sell it one day. I can't say the same for most other watches in this price point.
(btw, contact me by PM, I have some contacts and can probably get you some big savings if you want one.) I don't benefit from the sale other than to see you happy.

I have been looking into getting a Tag ...anyone have one?

Today's standards are ridiculous, i want a watch not a hockey puck that keeps time.

I like a more classic look, you know that fits under a shirt cuff :)