Watch people, need some opinions please

I've owned 3 Rolex divers... SD4000, Sub, and currently wearing a Deepsea. Durable is an understatement.

 
I support those that have stated buy what you want, if you can afford and want a Rolex, buy that.

I recently purchased what I consider my first real watch that I had assembled by a local watch maker. I enjoyed the experience of talking with him and choosing my case, movement, dial/hands, crystal, and strap. I learned a lot about mechanical watches and I enjoy the automatic movement and see how time is gained or lost based on my activities. I plan to wear this watch until I destroy it then I will upgrade whatever component I broke. The watchmaker had numerous stories of customers breaking movement then bringing them back for repair. I actually think my life is too ordinary to break the movement.

I have a 2824 based movement which is fun to look at through the caseback.
 
Dingle1911 said:
I support those that have stated buy what you want, if you can afford and want a Rolex, buy that.

I recently purchased what I consider my first real watch that I had assembled by a local watch maker. I enjoyed the experience of talking with him and choosing my case, movement, dial/hands, crystal, and strap. I learned a lot about mechanical watches and I enjoy the automatic movement and see how time is gained or lost based on my activities. I plan to wear this watch until I destroy it then I will upgrade whatever component I broke. The watchmaker had numerous stories of customers breaking movement then bringing them back for repair. I actually think my life is too ordinary to break the movement.

I have a 2824 based movement which is fun to look at through the caseback.
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Sweet, pics? The op might not like see throughs as they add to the height of a watch! Would love to see the story behind your watch though!
 
I would avoid buying a mechanical watch just because you like the idea of mechanical movements, craftsmanship or any of the other general reasons to like watches of any kind. Rather, find a specific watch that speaks to you and draws you in emotionally.

I used to go for cheap Seikos, Orients, Rolex Homages and the sort in the under $500 range because I thought I liked mechanicals more than quartz movements. Then I got a good deal on a ProTrek, started seeing some cool vintage digital and LED watches and eventually realized that I cared a lot more about the total package than what it was powered by.

The Seikos with their (in my very personal opinion) ugly and useless day/date complications, the Orients with their over-polished and over-worked cases and dials, Rolex look-alikes with boring dials and sticky bezels stopped charming me.

I now wear a speedy pro and love it. Every time I look at it I am reminded of mankind's greatest achievements, craftsmanship, innovation, exploration. When I wind it every morning or polish the crystal after a rough week I bond with it like a living thing.

On the way is a Nomos Orion and then will be a vintage no-date Submariner.

Anyways... Get the Rolex!
 
Dingle1911 said:
I support those that have stated buy what you want, if you can afford and want a Rolex, buy that.

I recently purchased what I consider my first real watch that I had assembled by a local watch maker. I enjoyed the experience of talking with him and choosing my case, movement, dial/hands, crystal, and strap. I learned a lot about mechanical watches and I enjoy the automatic movement and see how time is gained or lost based on my activities. I plan to wear this watch until I destroy it then I will upgrade whatever component I broke. The watchmaker had numerous stories of customers breaking movement then bringing them back for repair. I actually think my life is too ordinary to break the movement.

I have a 2824 based movement which is fun to look at through the caseback.
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Wow. I would love to have one made exactly to my likes! Wonder if I could talk tic toc (my horologicist buddies nickname lol) into doing that for me...

cchu518 said:
Sweet, pics? The op might not like see throughs as they add to the height of a watch! Would love to see the story behind your watch though!
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Not so worried about weight. Just thickness.

justsomedude said:
I would avoid buying a mechanical watch just because you like the idea of mechanical movements, craftsmanship or any of the other general reasons to like watches of any kind. Rather, find a specific watch that speaks to you and draws you in emotionally.

I used to go for cheap Seikos, Orients, Rolex Homages and the sort in the under $500 range because I thought I liked mechanicals more than quartz movements. Then I got a good deal on a ProTrek, started seeing some cool vintage digital and LED watches and eventually realized that I cared a lot more about the total package than what it was powered by.

The Seikos with their (in my very personal opinion) ugly and useless day/date complications, the Orients with their over-polished and over-worked cases and dials, Rolex look-alikes with boring dials and sticky bezels stopped charming me.

I now wear a speedy pro and love it. Every time I look at it I am reminded of mankind's greatest achievements, craftsmanship, innovation, exploration. When I wind it every morning or polish the crystal after a rough week I bond with it like a living thing.

On the way is a Nomos Orion and then will be a vintage no-date Submariner.

Anyways... Get the Rolex!
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I'm actually finding watches that I like more than Rolex atm. Thanks for the advice but I want the total package and one part of that is a mechanical. It has to look just right. I actually just found that I really really like the Archimede klassik 39. I'll decide once I go look at watches in person and see what size fits my taste. I have to agree. I just can't find a seiko that I like. They look, well, old but not classic.
 
SVTFreak said:
I actually just found that I really really like the Archimede klassik 39. I'll decide once I go look at watches in person and see what size fits my taste. I have to agree. I just can't find a seiko that I like. They look, well, old but not classic.
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I've owned a couple of Archimede's and they were well made watches. I've also owned a lot of Seikos, and I'm wearing a Seiko Sumo right now (model SBDC001). Seiko makes a wide variety of watches in a lot of different styles. Most stores will only carry a small part of the total selection, and very few stores seem to carry the models that are interesting to watch enthusiasts. They seem to only carry the "department store" models.

I've found that watch enthusiasts buy and sell watches more than knife enthusiasts buy and sell knives, so whatever you buy now you probably won't keep very long- just part of the search to find what you really want.
 
I'm so glad I'm not a watch enthusiast :D
 
Don't forget to take a look at the Marathon GSAR. I've had mine for a few months now, and it is tough as nails. This one loses 8 seconds a week. It has tritium illumination, which some see as a drawback since they'll go dim in about 10 years. Me, I just hope I'm around in 10 years to worry about it....
 
LVMPDawg said:
Don't forget to take a look at the Marathon GSAR. I've had mine for a few months now, and it is tough as nails. This one loses 8 seconds a week. It has tritium illumination, which some see as a drawback since they'll go dim in about 10 years. Me, I just hope I'm around in 10 years to worry about it....
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Nice watch but not exactly what I'm looking for. I want something a little dressy, very sleek and plain. Not sure the word but classic looking watches (like he tissot Le locle and Hamilton jazz masters) appeal to me. They generally always have. I have two st moritz momentum dive watches and love them but I'm not drawn to them.
 
This one isn't an automatic but it's in the light and thin category. It's the only non-automatic or digital watch that I choose to wear. It's a Timex Weekender on leather. Just like a lot of the high value watches out there. Like getting an ETA or Valjoux movement in a watch for $350 on a lucky day, I really find this one to be high value. What I like best about it is the lack of a date window.

 
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