Watch VS Knife for big 40?

You've got to consider a Breitling. They are an absolutely outstanding precision timepiece. They start at about $2,000, but are worth the price. If you want an experience, go to: www.breitling.com and start dreaming. They are a magnificant instrument.
 
Uh, I really don't intend this post to tick off any Breitling owners, but here's what I learned in about 5 years of hanging out at Timezone.com:
-Breitling's mechanical movement watches have one of the worst if not the worst reliability of the so called "better watches"
-Breitling does little or no "finishing" of the raw movement as purchased from ETA or Valjoux
-Breitling watches are very overpriced, due in part to their excessive advertising; This can also be said about Omega, however, Omegas don't end up in the shop as often, and I know for a fact that their movements are finished and tweaked prior to being fitted in the watches; additionally, if you look at an equivalently priced Breitling next to an Omega, the superior workmanship and exterior finishing of the Omega is very evident.
-The only other watch company that is more guilty of overpricing compared to quality of the finished procuct, is Rolex. Please don't get me wrong, Rolex makes an outstanding product that is rugged, and will last for a very long time if maintained properly. But again, compare a Rolex Submariner to an Omega Seamaster Pro which cost half as much (I've owned both watches at one point)and again the Omega's superior finishing and workmanship is evident.
Do the research, read all the threads in Timezone pertaining to a watch that you're interested in, and then make an educated buying decision; the same as you would do when buying a knife.
Lenny
 
I dunno, my Seiko auto has been doing pretty well for about seven years now. Looks ok with suits and fine with dungarees, didn't break the wallet ($159 if I remember right) and wouldn't break my heart if it was broken or lost.

I think as far as gadget factor goes, chronos are way cool and vintage would definitely be the way to go. My horology fetish tends to run more towards anniversary clocks, banjos and them cute little French carriage clocks.

Let the wife get the watch and buy yourself the blade. Having officially reached old fartdom, you should consider a nice gentlemans folder to go with the suit and conference gig.
 
I just got an excellent watch for my anniversary.Check out LumiNox
Navy Seal Watches;good variety of styles,look great,at first glance
many people mistake it for a Tag, but that is not why I got it,really
tough ang comfortable.
 
Hey, I hear Tom Mayo is selling knife watch combos. He has an Omega SMP with an XL Recurve TnT for $500 ;) Can't beat that price. Tell me if I'm wrong Tom :D
michael

I know, I'm wrong but I just couldn't stand it :)
 
I'm all over that Mayo combo, where do I send the money?

Logos- I like the Luminox watches and would like to get one for an EDC so to speak, but I'm looking for a real nice dress watch.

Thanks for the ideas.

jmx
 
If you need a watch, you should get one. However, I used to be a jewelry wholesaler and learned one important fact about watches. A watch does one thing: tell time. The more you spend does not mean better accuracy or longevity. It simply means you spent more. A $50 Timex will do the same thing that a $2000 watch will do. The Timex just won't look as good doing it.

All a $2000 watch will do is make you feel more important, make others think you spend a lot, and can make you an easy target for someone who wants to rob you.
 
A $50 Timex will do the same thing that a $2000 watch will do. The Timex just won't look as good doing it.
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I guess you can say the same (oh, well make it $100 instead of $50) about knives. That's why we are here - to talk about this elusive thing that makes the difference and pushes us to spend more and more $$...
As for the watch, I'm pretty happy with my Tissot ($200), didn't change the battery for 4 years. Omega is next on my list though.
 
I have long touted the value of Casio watches and wear a Casio Illuminator as my EDW (like EDC, Every Day Watch). That's great when I'm hacking around or grinding in the garage, but there's other times when I want to dress up (or need to for work) and that's what this watch would be for. I'd probably wear it 2-3 days a week and wear the Casio the rest (although a Luminox is looking pretty good as a EDW replacement when the Casio finally fails). Besides trying to impress people (which I'm not, watch nuts aren't impressed with a $1K stainless watch)the motivating factor is pride of ownership. While a mechanical automatic watch is not as accurate as a quartz watch movement, there's a neatness about the mechanics of the mechanism that intrigues me.

I think this might all work out though, I got a Microtech Socom Elite today and still have enough cash to get the Omega!

To make it even better, I got a call yesterday from the breeder and my new Alaskan Malamute puppy was born yesterday at 5:00 AM! I've been waiting almost a year since my last dog passed to get a puppy from this breeder.

Color me a happy guy.

jmx
 
I never wore watches until my wife bought me an omega seamaster. It is absolutely brilliant - waterproof and extremely strong. I don't care about the brand name - simply the fact that it is such a great thing. I never take it off. Add a good watch to the collection of tools (why settle for mediocre ?) that you can carry and use in your life.
 
Hmmm...My taste in watches differ from most of the forumites it seems. When someone says dress watch, I think of vintage or vintage looking watches--hands, numbered dials, no glow in the dark stuff, leather band, simple design. Most of the watches I've seen recommended on this forum as dress watch I'd consider sports watches--bulky, too many buttons, waterproof, thick, metal bands.

A good dress watch should be like a good tuxedo or black dress--simple, elegant, and sleek.
 
For me at least, compared to my Seiko black plastic diver, and my Absolute promotional watch (you know, the Vodka company) the Seamaster is pretty dressy.

I'm pretty large (5'11/ 250lbs), gregarious, sometimes loud and many things, but almost never would you call me elegant or understated. I can appreciate that approach, I just haven't figured out how to pull it off myself.

I'm also a techno widget junkie (and professional widget salesman) and like contemporary designs, so the traditional watches you describe just don't appeal to me. I did make a consession to the past by getting an automatic Omega Seamaster Professional Chronograph, instead of a quartz one, but that was mostly because I love precision machines. I also like the fact that if the watch does stop, all I have to do is shake it a bit and reset it (I can check the current time on my cell phone or PDA's digital clock!) instead of having to go find someone to replace the battery. I'm sure for what the SMP cost (I paid just a few dollars less than the low price in this thread for a quartz) I could have had a vintage Omega Constellation or one of several other more refined looking vintage watches, but this is what I wanted.

Hope you enjoy yours.

jmx
 
Omega Seamaster. Best value for money in good watches. Tag's are overpriced and gimmicky. Rolex's are just plain overrated.
 
Well, I'd consider this a "semi-dress" model:
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but I suppose this would be more true to your definition:
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However that one is dressy enough that I don't seem to wear it very often. I guess I'm just used to big ugly watches... :)
 
yep, if you're hobnobing, you'll want the wtach

That said, the Omegas are one of the best price/quality ratios out there. Tag and Brietling spend too much on advertising and not enough on production. One of the best quality watches out there is a Blancpain, but I'm afraid you'd have to tap another grand for that. So, if you want an automatic (no battery) go for the Omega. The vintage idea is good too. Like a good knife, a well made watch is ageless.

Happy Hunting (and Happy 40th!)

Nathan
 
I have to second whats been said about the excellent Omega Seamaster autos, extremely well made watches, and a new Seamaster auto can be bought brand new for just over $1,000. I also feel the Baume and Mercier Capeland series are excellent watches for the $, great looking too. Some Capeland models can be had for a little over $1,000, the better models, like the Capeland S Chrono runs about $1600.
 
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