Any new watches to share?

Thunder22 · #1 10-04-2006, 08:43 PM

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.

B-Line · #2 10-04-2006, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by gresch

the colt is 40 and it's pretty damn big.

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

Thunder22 · #3 10-04-2006, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by B-Line

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

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

B-Line · #4 10-04-2006, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by gresch

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

I hear ya. Fortunately for me I am rarely seen wearing anything but jeans and a T-shirt so I don't worry about shirt cuff's. However, on the occassion I do get "dressed", I never have a problem with my cuff's.
But Gresch, also keep in mind, there is actually very sound logic for today's growing standard. It's a simple reason and owning a few big watches I can testify, it's the smart decision.

The reason is: Big watches are much easier to read. I have very good vision and going back to small watches makes me crazy.

Thunder22 · #5 10-04-2006, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by B-Line

I hear ya. Fortunately for me I am rarely seen wearing anything but jeans and a T-shirt so I don't worry about shirt cuff's. However, on the occassion I do get "dressed", I never have a problem with my cuff's.
But Gresch, also keep in mind, there is actually very sound logic for today's growing standard. It's a simple reason and owning a few big watches I can testify, it's the smart decision.

The reason is: Big watches are much easier to read. I have very good vision and going back to small watches makes me crazy.

i wear a suit 4 days a week, 'nuf said.

regarding "easier to read".... if you can't read a 40mm, well, time for a new prescription

B-Line · #6 10-04-2006, 10:46 PM

I have a prescription.. It's for my glacoma <wink> <wink>

Thunder22 · #7 10-04-2006, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by B-Line

I have a prescription.. It's for my glacoma <wink> <wink>

well, you have a valid reason then

The "big watch" fad has faded big time in NYC, and i'm pretty happy about it, I didn't want to spend $4k on a watch that I hated just to be "in style" anyway....

btw - if anyone needs an Authorized Dealer recommendation in NYC let me know, i got a very good deal on my watch (25% off with no haggling, no tax)

Deuce · #8 10-04-2006, 10:52 PM

B-Line..have you ever heard of Maurice Lacroix watches. I've seen them around but don't know much about them.