Wearing an omega today as well. SMP chrono Rose gold with the matte bezel. I think this is a Europe only exclusive I haven't seen any other in person.

What kind of appreciation do you think this watch will see in, say, 5-10 years (if any)?

Sea Speed said:

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Uuuuuuugghhhhh. I hate you. Want so bad but not ready to buy again.

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DOOOOO ITTTTT

AgEng06 said:

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What kind of appreciation do you think this watch will see in, say, 5-10 years (if any)?

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If you're looking for a lot of appreciation I'd go with Rolex, AP, Patek, or similar.

I wouldn't say a lot of appreciation or depreciation here with this one

https://www.chrono24.com/patekphilippe/patek-philippe-sculpture--id20289158.htm

I get H.R. Giger vibes.

schmendeler said:

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I get H.R. Giger vibes.

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Kinky

Saw too late
Was it hesalite ??

Yes I think so

Yes hesalite

schmendeler said:

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TheOC16 said:

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TL;DR: Advice on places/people to talk to for my first time buying a decent watch.

Looking for some advice, if this isn't the place to post this I apologize (I've been following the thread for a month or so now).

I'm looking at being forced to upgrade my watch collection. I love wrist watches, always have. Right now I have 9 that I rotate through, a few dress watches in various metals and face colors and a few sport watches. I probably purchase (trade for) a new watch every 4-6 months on average.

The only watches I've ever owned are Fossil.

I got started in them as a kid because my aunt dated the CEO for a long time, so we used to get watches like they were candy. Then once I was in college and older, I realized you could trade a broken watch (or a new one for that matter) for 50% off the price of a new one, and I liked that as a form of warranty protection but also to keep the collection fresh.

Anyhow, I've never had any problem with Fossil before the last couple years. Obviously my standards aren't high, but they have wide selection and they show the time. However, they have started recently making their bracelets very very cheaply - almost feels like plastic. Rattles in a weird way when wearing, and just feels junky.

So what I'd like to know from you guys is where to begin my journey away from the only brand I've ever known, and something of a higher quality. Looking for a shop or person who can shoot me straight and help find watches to my liking. I live in College Station but come to Houston every month or so.

I'd thought of getting a Rolex once I hit a certain income level as a sort of reward/motivation to myself, but it seems now's not the time for that (current supply/demand). That's probably the only brand I'd consider spending multiple thousands of dollars on, my thinking being it could be a special thing to pass down to someone (nephew, young cousin, etc) when I'm gone. While there are other brands with a product as good or better, Rolex is the name everyone knows. So I feel like if the recipient isn't a watch connoisseur, they'll still appreciate a Rolex while they might not understand the value of Patek.

Anyhow, if I have been happy with Fossil thus far, I don't see needing to spend thousands to have watches I enjoy wearing. Price range I'd say is probably $500-$1,000 (again unless it's an heirloom piece).

Any recommendations on where to venture out into finding nice(r) watches would be greatly appreciated.

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squale
christopher ward
seiko presage
citizen
yema

those are all brands that will give you something well made. some have better bang for the buck than others.

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I'd add Hamilton, Tissot and Glycine to this list

yeah, those are all good options.

captkirk said:

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schmendeler said:

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TheOC16 said:

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TL;DR: Advice on places/people to talk to for my first time buying a decent watch.

Looking for some advice, if this isn't the place to post this I apologize (I've been following the thread for a month or so now).

I'm looking at being forced to upgrade my watch collection. I love wrist watches, always have. Right now I have 9 that I rotate through, a few dress watches in various metals and face colors and a few sport watches. I probably purchase (trade for) a new watch every 4-6 months on average.

The only watches I've ever owned are Fossil.

I got started in them as a kid because my aunt dated the CEO for a long time, so we used to get watches like they were candy. Then once I was in college and older, I realized you could trade a broken watch (or a new one for that matter) for 50% off the price of a new one, and I liked that as a form of warranty protection but also to keep the collection fresh.

Anyhow, I've never had any problem with Fossil before the last couple years. Obviously my standards aren't high, but they have wide selection and they show the time. However, they have started recently making their bracelets very very cheaply - almost feels like plastic. Rattles in a weird way when wearing, and just feels junky.

So what I'd like to know from you guys is where to begin my journey away from the only brand I've ever known, and something of a higher quality. Looking for a shop or person who can shoot me straight and help find watches to my liking. I live in College Station but come to Houston every month or so.

I'd thought of getting a Rolex once I hit a certain income level as a sort of reward/motivation to myself, but it seems now's not the time for that (current supply/demand). That's probably the only brand I'd consider spending multiple thousands of dollars on, my thinking being it could be a special thing to pass down to someone (nephew, young cousin, etc) when I'm gone. While there are other brands with a product as good or better, Rolex is the name everyone knows. So I feel like if the recipient isn't a watch connoisseur, they'll still appreciate a Rolex while they might not understand the value of Patek.

Anyhow, if I have been happy with Fossil thus far, I don't see needing to spend thousands to have watches I enjoy wearing. Price range I'd say is probably $500-$1,000 (again unless it's an heirloom piece).

Any recommendations on where to venture out into finding nice(r) watches would be greatly appreciated.

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squale
christopher ward
seiko presage
citizen
yema

those are all brands that will give you something well made. some have better bang for the buck than others.

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I'd add Hamilton, Tissot and Glycine to this list

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If you bump up your range to 1500-2000, Nomos is where I would look. Truly the best bang for your buck I've found. In house movements. Their own unique look and style. Not a giant dinner plate on your wirst.

I like Nomos but you have to like that Bauhaus look.

harsh

schmendeler said:

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I like Nomos but you have to like that Bauhaus look.

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also, i like Junghans

Nomos are terrible

If you think those look alike then I don't know what to tell you. Maybe the Club would be more similar.

Hey, as long as you think they look $4K Different, have at it.

I think it all depends on how loose ones definition of similar is.

I dont think anyone argued that appearance was all that mattered. I've got no dog in this fight, but from what insee it was all discussion about looks, not on quality etc.

i don't know that i'll ever pay the price of a Nomos watch. but i also don't think the timex above looks particularly like the nomos indicated, either.

the timex looks like a knock off hamilton field watch and the nomos looks like a german bauhaus design to me.

captkirk said:

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schmendeler said:

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TheOC16 said:

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TL;DR: Advice on places/people to talk to for my first time buying a decent watch.

Looking for some advice, if this isn't the place to post this I apologize (I've been following the thread for a month or so now).

I'm looking at being forced to upgrade my watch collection. I love wrist watches, always have. Right now I have 9 that I rotate through, a few dress watches in various metals and face colors and a few sport watches. I probably purchase (trade for) a new watch every 4-6 months on average.

The only watches I've ever owned are Fossil.

I got started in them as a kid because my aunt dated the CEO for a long time, so we used to get watches like they were candy. Then once I was in college and older, I realized you could trade a broken watch (or a new one for that matter) for 50% off the price of a new one, and I liked that as a form of warranty protection but also to keep the collection fresh.

Anyhow, I've never had any problem with Fossil before the last couple years. Obviously my standards aren't high, but they have wide selection and they show the time. However, they have started recently making their bracelets very very cheaply - almost feels like plastic. Rattles in a weird way when wearing, and just feels junky.

So what I'd like to know from you guys is where to begin my journey away from the only brand I've ever known, and something of a higher quality. Looking for a shop or person who can shoot me straight and help find watches to my liking. I live in College Station but come to Houston every month or so.

I'd thought of getting a Rolex once I hit a certain income level as a sort of reward/motivation to myself, but it seems now's not the time for that (current supply/demand). That's probably the only brand I'd consider spending multiple thousands of dollars on, my thinking being it could be a special thing to pass down to someone (nephew, young cousin, etc) when I'm gone. While there are other brands with a product as good or better, Rolex is the name everyone knows. So I feel like if the recipient isn't a watch connoisseur, they'll still appreciate a Rolex while they might not understand the value of Patek.

Anyhow, if I have been happy with Fossil thus far, I don't see needing to spend thousands to have watches I enjoy wearing. Price range I'd say is probably $500-$1,000 (again unless it's an heirloom piece).

Any recommendations on where to venture out into finding nice(r) watches would be greatly appreciated.

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squale
christopher ward
seiko presage
citizen
yema

those are all brands that will give you something well made. some have better bang for the buck than others.

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I'd add Hamilton, Tissot and Glycine to this list

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Hamilton certainly seems very well respected and sitting comfortably in my range.

Unfortunately - I haven't liked anything I've seen of theirs. Maybe just haven't looked enough. Don't know how to describe my style, but haven't found a Hamilton that catches my eye yet.

Nomos feels like a nuvo rich Braun watch to me. While I appreciate the in-house movement, I usually like it presented in a more classical form factor. Old school watchmaking in an ultra-mod case feels weird to me....but I understand that tension is cool to some.

That's why they have 31 flavors...

What are some watches at any price point that you like?

good question

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What are some watches at any price point that you like?

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This is what I currently have. (The navy and black sport watches on the right I just wear to the gym and the bottom right one I don't really like, I wear it working cattle, etc.)

I think it also somewhat makes it harder in that I wear gold way more often than silver. This might be a stupid take, but I feel like with my Aggie ring it looks better to match with a gold watch, belt buckle, etc. Haven't been into the mixed metals until recently but that's growing on me (bottom row, third from the right).



Don't know if this is really the way to describe it, but I think my sport watch style leans toward bulkier/blocker. For dress watches I just like elegant (as elegant as you can get from Fossil, haha).

I love Hamilton.. think they're a good bang for the buck.

Check out the Hamilton Khaki King Auto.. on steel bracelet is my favorite. Can be had at Jomashop right not for $562

Also, both watches by them made for the Interstellar film are really cool to me.

Coopeer's watch: the pilot day date w/black dial

And Murph's watch: the Khaki Field Murph. Super nice, but around $850 grey market.

Also I don't think you can go wrong with any of their mechanical field watches.

Their nicest watch IMO is the Intramatic Chrono, but even on gray market it comes in close to 2k out of budget.

Hamilton makes a nice watch.