Pardon me, but do you have the time?

[JHDK]

Isn't that very similar to the watch you just bought?

Yes it is, but it's a G-Shock. Gotta have one of those in the collection.

I find myself attracted to a new flavor of the week watch often these days. First that LED, then the cheap Casio & Shark models, now this. Those first 3 are distant memories now. We'll see if this one lasts. I'm on a bit of a digital kick lately.

The two that I am still very interested in are the Seiko Pepsi and that Citizen I posted about.

 

[scotchandcigar]

Yes it is, but it's a G-Shock. Gotta have one of those in the collection.

I find myself attracted to a new flavor of the week watch often these days. First that LED, then the cheap Casio & Shark models, now this. Those first 3 are distant memories now. We'll see if this one lasts. I'm on a bit of a digital kick lately.

The two that I am still very interested in are the Seiko Pepsi and that Citizen I posted about.

I think you're there.

BTW, this is what I'm wearing today:


It's an Edox rally timer, which is the official watch brand of the WRC (World Rally Championship). I like it because it's substantial looking, and goes well with blue jeans and the like. The dial has a carbon-fiber pattern on it. The back bears a rally helmet image

 

[JHDK]

You have yet to show a watch from your collection that I don't like.

Is the face blue and black or blue and darker blue? I can't tell.

I think you're there.

Pretty sure you can leave off the "savant" part.

 

[scotchandcigar]

Is the face blue and black or blue and darker blue? I can't tell.

It's very difficult trying to get a picture without reflection from the crystal, hence the lack of clarity. I used a flash to get this

Pretty sure you can leave off the "savant" part.

The "savant" part refers to the wealth of useless information one accumulates about different watches. You're well on your way.

 

[HecticArt]

The carbon fiber is cool.

 

[scotchandcigar]

The carbon fiber is cool.

In true WIS fashion, I was influenced by seeing another watch that I'd love to have, but it's out of my league.

One of my favorite F1 drivers is Robert Kubica from Poland. He came on the scene as a phenomenal young test driver for the BMW Sauber team, and went on to drive for them and Renault. Certina, the Swiss watch company, was a sponsor of the Swiss Sauber team. They made a Robert Kubica edition of one of their sport watches, and it has the same carbon fiber dial.

 

[HecticArt]

Now that, is way cool. What do they run?

 

[scotchandcigar]

Now that, is way cool. What do they run?

It came out in 2008, and the last sales I can find are from 2010, for about $1,500. Not outrageous. The back is signed by the driver.

 

[HecticArt]

I'll take one for half that wasn't signed by the driver.

I wasn't familiar with that brand, but they have some cool stuff for around $500 & less.
Still not going to run out and get one right now, but it's nice to see they aren't ridiculously expensive.

 

[scotchandcigar]

I'll take one for half that wasn't signed by the driver.

I wasn't familiar with that brand, but they have some cool stuff for around $500 & less.
Still not going to run out and get one right now, but it's nice to see they aren't ridiculously expensive.

It's a brand that doesn't sell much in the US. But if one were looking for Swiss watches in that price range, there's Hamilton, Tissot, Edox, and Victorinox/Swiss Army. They each sell both quartz and mechanical watches. I have 2 each of the first two brands, and 1 each of the latter two brands.

 

[scotchandcigar]

So this was yesterday

Well then I need to post what I'm wearing today; my vintage Seiko pepsi chrono, with navy leather band.
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and today I'm wearing my flagship watch, a Tag Heuer Aquaracer automatic

It's really well made and durable; it has a very smooth movement. When you adjust the time and date, you can feel the precise, nicely weighted mechanisms. The back of the watch has a helmet design carved into the solid stainless steel.

Because it's such a solid watch with a proper screw-down crown and back, you can wear this underwater forever without a problem. This style of dive watch is ubiquitous; everyone from Rolex to Seiko makes one. The Tag Heuer version is a little sportier and less stuffy-looking (and much less expensive) than the Rolex. Omega makes a nice one too, for about 50% more.

 

[HecticArt]

That's a classic.

Today I'm wearing a Mondaine Swiss Railway watch.
A modern classic.

 

[scotchandcigar]

That's a classic.

Today I'm wearing a Mondaine Swiss Railway watch.
A modern classic.

Nice! It's cool to have a watch that represents some historical design style, like the pilot watches I have.

 

[HecticArt]

Nice! It's cool to have a watch that represents some historical design style, like the pilot watches I have.

Indeed. It's timeless design, and won't set you back a lot of Euro's.

 

[JHDK]

The price of the Casios I've been watching on Amazon fluctuate wildly. That G-Shock I want has gone anywhere from $198 to $220 since Monday. Right now it's at $205. My Protrek on the other hand, has skyrocketed. The exact same listing/seller I bought it from on 3.29 has gone up $105, back to its original MSRP. It's nuts.

Here is the pic I posted in this thread on 3.29:

And here is a pic of that same listing today:

It's timeless design

That's a cute pun but your're right, it really is. I like how it is very bold looking yet not flashy like a fashion watch.

Case back designs are cool.

 

[scotchandcigar]

Here is the pic I posted in this thread on 3.29:

And here is a pic of that same listing today:

I would find that comforting, as it confirms that the "sale" was actually a sale.

Today I'm wearing my casual pilot watch, a German Skytimer, on a black leather pilot strap with white stitching. When all of your watches have dark dials, it's nice to have a light one.


I bought it for a crazy sale price of about $90. Also, it has a clear back.

 

[JHDK]

I would find that comforting, as it confirms that the "sale" was actually a sale.

I do. It makes me very happy to know I'm wearing a watch that is worth significantly more than what I paid to get it.

Moving on, which one do you like better:

The green one is slightly cheaper, but not enough so to have any real influence on my decision. My thinking is that I like the green because my Protrek is black and it would be nice to have a little variation. However, I don't love the negative display. So I'm torn.

 

[HecticArt]

The green one looks more like a toy.

 

[scotchandcigar]

Neither does much for me, if you're planning to remain on earth.

 

[scotchandcigar]

Today I'm wearing my Tissot PRS 516 automatic, with a rally strap. The hour markers are mounted so they appear to float above the dial, and the hands move under them. The rally steering wheel theme is repeated in the back crystal.