Pardon me, but do you have the time?

[HecticArt]

I like that one.

 

[JHDK]

I couldn't resist:

I made a decision a couple days ago that I will only be buying casual watches. I really like that Orient and Tissot I posted about earlier but they are kinda elegant and don't fit with what I wear. Pretty much 100% of the time I dress very casual, shorts and a t-shirt. Even my work uniform is casual with short sleeves. So while I really like those watches and they are at a great price, they would look weird on me. I will still get that Citizen at some point and the Pepsi Diver will go with anything so I still want that but those fancier looking ones aren't for me.

So it's time for a G-Shock! I am now spoiled with digital watches and want all the functions of my Protrek. I like how this G-Shock looks like I could throw it at the wall and it would be totally fine. Thing looks like a tank and that appeals to me. By $6 this is now my most expensive watch purchase.

 

[scotchandcigar]

Here are a bunch of sportier-looking Tissot and Orient watches, which are each about $200. Neither of my Tissots look "elegant". As a matter of fact, I don't own or wear "elegant" looking watches.

 

[memebag]

You've pissed him off now, Koop.

 

[JHDK]

Here are a bunch of sportier-looking Tissot and Orient watches, which are each about $200. Neither of my Tissots look "elegant". As a matter of fact, I don't own or wear "elegant" looking watches.
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You're right. There are lots of watches in my price range from those brands that are sporty or casual. And I'm not saying elegant is a bad thing by any means. I really like the look of this watch and it's the cheapest of all the ones I've been admiring at only $99:

But it would just not match my lifestyle/Target inspired wardrobe and that's a bummer. Wearing that while going to the movies in a t-shirt and basketball shorts would look silly.

What I am learning is that there are really solid name brands that sell watches I can afford. This makes me very happy and now I have even more research to do.

 

[Wolf]

Couple of the watches I posted this week I considered them "elegant" and they are my most expesive ones which cost around $350 each. Next to my Apple Watch 3 which was about $400. The rest of mine averaged about $150, sup for a Casio which was like $50 bucks.

 

[Wolf]

Here are a bunch of sportier-looking Tissot and Orient watches, which are each about $200. Neither of my Tissots look "elegant". As a matter of fact, I don't own or wear "elegant" looking watches.
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With those 12 watches you posted, I like 5 of them which layed out in the pic.

No - Yes - No - Yes - No - No
Yes - No - No - Yes - Yes - No

Maybe later this year, if I can afford it. I would like to couple more to fill up my box or possibly replace one.

 

[scotchandcigar]

You've pissed him off now, Koop.

John Cameron Swayze was my grandfather, dammit.

 

[Wolf]

This should be Koop next watch.

 

[JHDK]

Gross.

 

[Wolf]

Gross.

Hey just paying back with your human barbie doll.

 

[JHDK]

Hey just paying back with your human barbie doll.

He's a Human Ken Doll. Don't go start with your racism again like you did with the taco fries.

 

[Wolf]

He's a Human Ken Doll. Don't go start with your racism again like you did with the taco fries.

Ah go wear a ketchup watch at Taco Bell.

 

[JHDK]

It's so close! I'm all excited for my new toy and refreshing this page like a maniac.

 

[JHDK]

Got my G-Shock and sadly, I gotta say my first impressions are not good.

I really like the solid construction but it is much harder to read in comparison to my Protrek and the light is way worse. I've only had it for like 90 mins now and I've already thought about sending it back. Not a good sign.

I'll play with it for awhile and post a few pics and go from there.

 

[scotchandcigar]

Today, to go with my short-sleeved madras shirt (because it's going to hit 90), I'm wearing my Hamilton automatic day/date pilot watch, with dark brown leather strap. It has a glass back to view the movement.

 

[IdRatherBeSkiing]

Do they match your shoes?


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[scotchandcigar]

Do they match your shoes?

As a matter of fact, they do.
I'm wearing Timberland docksiders in dark brown leather. While I'm no Mr. Blackwell, I won't wear a watch with a brown strap if I'm wearing black or blue sneakers. It's like black socks and sandals.

 

[HecticArt]

Today, to go with my short-sleeved madras shirt (because it's going to hit 90), I'm wearing my Hamilton automatic day/date pilot watch, with dark brown leather strap. It has a glass back to view the movement.
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I dig that one.

Do they match your shoes?


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No. His belt.

As a matter of fact, they do.
I'm wearing Timberland docksiders in dark brown leather. While I'm no Mr. Blackwell, I won't wear a watch with a brown strap if I'm wearing black or blue sneakers. It's like black socks and sundials.

FIFY

 

[JHDK]

After wearing it for 2 days I sent back the G-Shock and that sucks. I could have gotten used to the viewing angles but with all my research the one thing I couldn't account for was comfort. I probably watched 7 hours worth of videos on the dumb thing for like 2 weeks before buying it so I knew exactly what to expect with size and weight and those were not issues. I knew about the light issue before buying. Some seemed to shine quite bright and others not as much. I got one of the not so bright versions. And the actual watch was brand new. From deciphering the serial number I found out the watch as made on 12.13.17. That's over a year newer than my Protrek. The main problem was simply the feel of the thing. The way the buttons sat on my arm made it annoying to bend my wrist. It's a shame too cause I really like the look of the watch. I also liked the band. It was wider but thinner than my Protrek and felt really good. I still want a G-Shock but now I'll have to find a different model.

Here are some pics I took: