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High-end Watches Locally?

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SO*TX*AG09 said:

Holy sheeeeet guys...just trekked the 31 pages and learned more about watches than the last 29 years of life. It's awesome how much energy went into this.

Ok: . I've never owned a watch, my dad doesn't own a watch and my brother doesn't own a watch. Not necessarily a financial decision, just I guess we aren't a watch appreciating family. I've been really wanting a quality watch for the past couple years and have been planning on splurging for a tag or Brtlng this winter; mostly just because that's what friends and coworkers have. After going through this thread I've decided I want a dive (of course) mostly because I'm always outdoors whether hiking, wading or upland bird hunting. I like chronos, but would likely never use the features.

So what I've found the biggest criteria is for the watch is for it to be bulletproof. I'm not a big fan of maintenance or "being carefull" with any of my toys or belongings, so I'd like to have a slick watch that can take a beating (within reason)

What's your idea of a tough, good looking, watch in the 2k-5k range? Is there much of a difference when you narrow the heavy hitters in this price range? I definitely don't want too much bulk as I'd likely be wearing it witch suits and dress shirts to work like a poor.

Thanks in advance gentleman

On the high end of that range, I'd go with an Omega
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If you go back to the chrono then the moonwatch is the obvious choice. The certified to go to the moon. I think it can handle what you do to it.
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I love the look and story of that watch
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aggie1906 said:

A titanium Tudor Pelagos. It's your classic looking dive, nice in house movement, titanium case and bracelet (bulletproof), and it's too giant. You're not going to find a great drive watch that fits well with a suit, but it's as good as any. Plus it's a great improving brand. It's not Rolex's little brother that uses ETAs. It's becoming its own quality brand.
Agree except for me its juuuuuuuust a bit too big for my wrists. I love it otherwise.
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aggie1906 said:

If you go back to the chrono then the moonwatch is the obvious choice. The certified to go to the moon. I think it can handle what you do to it.
Yeah, not a lot to go wrong with that watch.
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I can't oversell my RGM 222. I have gotten more compliments on it in a few weeks than total for my sub.

In the <$5k range for a sport watch I'd look at
http://www.rgmwatches.com/watches#/300/
Or
http://www.rgmwatches.com/model-151/
Or
http://www.rgmwatches.com/400/
Diggity
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Nice looking watch. Very similar looking to the Fifty Fathoms.
David_Puddy
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This one looks badass

BizAg13
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Pelagos is a little big on me too. Love the watch too much to let that deter me though as it will be my next purchase.
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Good God I freaking love this model in the new deep black line.....



Diggity
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Yeah, that one is my newest favorite.
aTm2004
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You can get a used Explorer II for $5k.
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I'm afraid that if I tried it on I'd buy it on the spot.
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David_Puddy said:

I'm afraid that if I tried it on I'd buy it on the spot.
Love that watch!
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David_Puddy said:

I'm afraid that if I tried it on I'd buy it on the spot.


Sometimes it works the other way, though. There are a couple of watches (IWC is the worst offender) that I loved until I saw them on my wrist.
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I understand, but being that I already have the PO in blue, I know what my decision would be.
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RVAg02 said:

aggie1906 said:

A titanium Tudor Pelagos. It's your classic looking dive, nice in house movement, titanium case and bracelet (bulletproof), and it's too giant. You're not going to find a great drive watch that fits well with a suit, but it's as good as any. Plus it's a great improving brand. It's not Rolex's little brother that uses ETAs. It's becoming its own quality brand.
Agree except for me its juuuuuuuust a bit too big for my wrists. I love it otherwise.


Dive watch problems.
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This is what I wear. Chronomat 41.
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DVC2010 said:

David_Puddy said:

I'm afraid that if I tried it on I'd buy it on the spot.


Sometimes it works the other way, though. There are a couple of watches (IWC is the worst offender) that I loved until I saw them on my wrist.


On the wrist makes a big difference. I was deciding on a nomos between 38 and 35. I though I needed the bigger until I saw it on wrist. The lack of a bezel made the watches feels much bigger.

Same goes with a square watch. I bought that before trying it on and it ended up feeling way too big.
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thoughts on this watch? would there be any question about quality or durability?

http://www.jomashop.com/tag-heuer-watch-waz1010-ba0842.html
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Don't get a Tag unless it's the Monaco or the Carrera.

Don't pay $1000 for a quartz watch.
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that's why i asked! thanks

what about this one?

http://www.jomashop.com/tag-heuer-watch-way211c-ba0928.html
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Rockin the Tag Heuer Connected Smartwatch today. Really useful watch, looks like a luxury watch on the wrist and you can trade it back to Tag after two years for a discount off of a mechanical tag

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the diver is as thick as a hockey puck bruh
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http://davidsw.com/product/tudor-black-bay-bronze/

Love this one for combo with Aggie ring. Bronze with maroon.

Perfect for football season.
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I'm wearing this baby today:

Sq16Aggie2006
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captkirk said:

I'm wearing this baby today:




i love that watch, but its not ceramic so wnb
schmendeler
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Now that looks nice!
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Sq16Aggie2006 said:

captkirk said:

I'm wearing this baby today:




i love that watch, but its not ceramic so wnb
You are making a mistake
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Reallllly like the Black Bay Bronze
Farmer1906
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This was featured in Dr Strange.

http://www.jaeger-lecoultre.com/us/en/watches/master/master-ultra-thin-perpetual/1303520.html



It is absolutely astonishing. When I can own a bad boy like that I think my life will be complete.

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It might have actually been the steel version. I didn't get a perfect look at it.
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aggie1906 said:

This was featured in Dr Strange.

http://www.jaeger-lecoultre.com/us/en/watches/master/master-ultra-thin-perpetual/1303520.html



It is absolutely astonishing. When I can own a bad boy like that I think my life will be complete.




This deserves another star.
Cole Trickle
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So, my wife wanted to surprise me with this watch for Christmas, but it appears they don't make it anymore. She couldn't find it anywhere.

Any ideas on who in Houston could track a new one down?

https://www.christopherward.com/collections/trident-collection/c60-trident-pro-chronograph-600#
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