Watches

[RudeWolf]

Any opinions on Nixon? At first I was looking at Fossil watches but there wasn't a design that didn't rub me in some subtly wrong way. If I'll be able to find a dealer I might buy a Black/Orange Falcon-

 

[Dusty Chalk]

I thoroughly enjoy my Nixons.  The Time Teller is practically weightless, the 51-30 is the opposite -- it has presence -- and is practically bulletproof -- I accidentally smashed it against a door jamb once, and the door jamb lost.  And the Mellor is a nice plain simple middle-of-the-road watch.  But the door jamb wouldn't've lost that one.

 

I have to admit, though, I don't actually own a Falcon.

[grawk]

Nardin on caiman

[Augsburger]

Doesn't every 10 yr old have a Daytona?

Not in my zip code.

 

Dan, you so fly......

 

OT, FedEx visited you yet?

[grawk]

[luvdunhill]

Still looking for a Sinn 856 S. Heck even a new one I would consider.

[tyrion]

Watchrecon is your friend. They have an iphone app now.

[Dreadhead]

USA built watch

http://shinola.com/

[ktm]

Nice. How do rate the deep bule watches? I've been thinking about a sea diver 1000 for a while now.

[grawk]

I like my juggernaut. Watch watchrecon.com, they show up cheap

[n_maher]

Define cheap.

[grawk]

http://www.watchrecon.com/?brand=deep+blue

http://forums.watchuseek.com/f29/sale-deep-blue-sea-diver-1k-801820.html

170+ship for the sea diver 1000, a Japanese automatic. Seems like a steal to me.

[grawk]

http://1saleaday.com/watch/

 

today's 1saleaday.com watch special is a selection of Dusty Approved [tm] black watches

[Dusty Chalk]

...and this one:

 

[grawk]

I figured that was the most dusty approved

[Dusty Chalk]

Oh.  I thought you were using the phrase "Dusty Approved" to refer to "that look" -- which it's not -- rather than my actual approval -- which, yes, it does garner.

[grawk]

[Hopstretch]

First post in this thread (I think.)

 

Have worn one watch for the last 13 years since I got it as a present from my wife -- a plain stainless Rolex Oyster Perpetual.

 

Wouldn't mind branching out a bit and quite like the idea of something slightly larger and more rugged, in the Submariner/Seamaster mold. Much bigger than that -- Panerai etc. -- I find a tad too assertive.

 

Would welcome suggestions. Budget flexible, but I'm not looking for something expensive just for the sake of it.

 

Thanks Case.

[grawk]

http://www.tudorwatch.com/#/en/heritage-black-bay/

[VPI]

I would recommend you look at the 44mm Panerai as they do not wear as big as some would think. My favorite in my collection right now is the Hublot Big Bang which I think would suit you well as a South Africa Playboy.  

 

 

Something a bit more understated, easier to pull off on formal occasions is very well made is the Patek Nautilus.  I do not wear mine much as I like a larger watch.

 

 

Or a simliar watch with a bit more edge.  I personally prefer the Royal Oak to the Nautilus. 

 

 

If you want a cheaper dive watch that you don't see 100 times a day on the street you could think of something in the UN line.  I have a Maxi Marine that is pretty great.

 

 

Or a Blancpain,  Love this watch.

 

Maybe an IWC.

 

[Hopstretch]

Thanks gents. I like the Tudor Pelagos and the Blancpain 50 Fathoms a lot.

[n_maher]

I love Jeff's definition of cheaper.

[HeadphoneAddict]

Somebody has been reading The Watch Snob at askmen.com eh?

[VPI]

No idea what that is Larry.

[CherryBomb]

Stretch, I like the Explorer I one a lot since the upsized it to 39mm.  The upside is that you get an understated sports watch that is versatile enough to be worn with a suit.  It is also somewhat less common than a submariner.  The downside is that it might be too similar to your current watch:

 

 

Watch Snob:  http://www.askmen.com/fashion/mens-watches/

Edited February 19, 2013 by CherryBomb