Anyone into watches?

[94FormulaBird]

honestly never really enjoyed them...its the south...its hot..i sweat...i prefer the least amount of clothing legally possible...

however...recently stumbled across the Casio Rangeman...
http://www.gshock.com/watches/Master_of_G/GW9400-1

and Im intrigued..its prolly more computer than watch and more sensors than I need but I think thats why I like it...

quick search shows it can be had for around $200...to think im considering paying 200 for something my phone already does seems dumb...but...i dunno...

aaaaannnnndddd go!

[ForceFed4g63]

Check out the Tissot T-Touch series. Pretty amazing watches if you're into functions. I'm on the hunt for a Tag Heuer now. Also like U-Boat and Welder watches.

[04ctd]

Multi-Band Atomic Timekeeping (US, UK, Germany, Japan, China)
Receives time calibration radio signals which keep the displayed time accurate
Auto receive function (up to 6 times per day/up to 5 times per day for China)
Manual receive function
Signal: US WWVB, UK MSF, Germany DCF77, Japan JJY40/JJY60, China BPC
Frequency: US 60kHz, UK 60kHz, Germany 77.5kHz, Japan 40/60kHz, BPC 68.5kHz
• Tough Solar Power
• Shock Resistant
• Mud Resistant
Case & buttons are sealed to prevent mud, dirt and dust from getting into the watch
• 200M Water Resistant
• Low Temperature Resistant (-10 C / 14 F)
• Triple Sensor w/Direct Access Button
• Altimeter
Measuring range: -700 to 10,000 m (-2,300 to 32,800 ft)
Measuring unit: 1 m (5ft)
Manual memory measurements: up to 40 records (shared storage with date/time, bearing, and barometric pressure/temperature records)
Historical Altitude Values: High altitude, Low altitude, cumulative ascent, cumulative decent
Others: Reference altitude setting, Altitude differential, Altitude auto reading interval (0'05 or 2'00)
• Digital Compass
Measures and displays direction as one of 16 points
Measuring range: 0 to 359 degrees
Measuring unit: 1 degree
60 seconds continuous measurement
Graphic direction pointer
Bidirectional calibration
Magnetic declination correction
Bearing memory: up to 40 records (shared storage with date/time, bearing, and barometric pressure/temperature records)
• Barometer
• Display range: 260 to 1,100 hPa (7.65 to 32.45 inHg)
Display unit: 1 hPa (0.05 inHg)
Atmospheric pressure tendency graph
Atmospheric pressure differential graphic
Atmospheric pressure change indicator
Manual memory measurements: up to 40 records (shared storage with date/time, bearing, and barometric pressure/temperature records)
• Thermometer
Display range: -10 to 60 C (14 to 140 F)
Display unit: 0.1 C (0.2 F)
• Full Auto LED (Super Illuminator) Backlight with Afterglow
• World Time
• 31 time zones (48 cities + UTC), city code display, daylight saving on/off
• 5 Daily Alarms (4 one-time and 1 snooze alarm)
• Hourly Time Signal
• 1/100 Second Stopwatch w/Direct Access
Measuring capacity: 999:59'59.99"
Measuring modes: Elapsed time, split time, 1st-2nd place times
• Countdown Timer
Measuring unit: 1 second
Countdown range: 24 hours
Countdown start time setting range: 1 minute to 24 hours (1-minute increments ans 1-hour increments)
•Sunrise/Sunset Data
•Displays sunrise time and sunset time for a specific date (at sea level)
•Time Recorder
•Memory capacity: up to 40 records (shared storage with date/time, bearing, and barometric pressure/temperature records)
•Full Auto Calendar (Pre-programmed until the year 2099)
12/24 Hour Formats
Button operation tone on/off
Accuracy: +/- 15 seconds per month (with no signal calibration)
•Storage Battery: Solar Rechargeable Battery
Battery Level Indicator
Power Saving Function
Approx. Battery Life: 7 months on full charge (without further exposure to light)
•Module 3410

Size of case/total weight
GW9400 55.2 x 53.5 x 18.2mm / 93g
GW9400NV 55.2 x 53.5 x 18.2mm / 93g



IDK, a lot of that seems redundant. the sun is either up...or it ain't
it's hot...or it's cold. putting a number on it don't change it, it is still hot/cold.
and calling a round button a cylinder for increased precision...sounds like ad jargon.

it sure looks neat though.
i think it would be cool for a month or so, then so hot & heavy you end up not wearing it.

[Shane361]

Yup....few of mine. Have two Tags that I bought and never wear them and buying batteries is freaking crazy for them. I am a Citizen fanatic and only watch I wear now. Most are under 500 and lower ones like mine are usually around 350.
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[Shane361]

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[chrisheltra]

Yup....few of mine. Have two Tags that I bought and never wear them and buying batteries is freaking crazy for them. I am a Citizen fanatic and only watch I wear now. Most are under 500 and lower ones like mine are usually around 350.
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h158/shane361/Watches/CA0295-58E_fullsize.png (http://s63.photobucket.com/user/shane361/media/Watches/CA0295-58E_fullsize.png.html)
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http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h158/shane361/Watches/415UVKAFMmL__SL500_AA300_.jpg (http://s63.photobucket.com/user/shane361/media/Watches/415UVKAFMmL__SL500_AA300_.jpg.html)
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h158/shane361/Watches/BL8041-57E.jpg (http://s63.photobucket.com/user/shane361/media/Watches/BL8041-57E.jpg.html)
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h158/shane361/Watches/4136B6NCVQL__AA280_.jpg (http://s63.photobucket.com/user/shane361/media/Watches/4136B6NCVQL__AA280_.jpg.html)
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h158/shane361/Watches/I494F.jpg (http://s63.photobucket.com/user/shane361/media/Watches/I494F.jpg.html)

I've got the top one. I love it. The only complaint I have is the hands and numbers are hard to read in the dark.

[Darryl Buckner]

Man watches is a big kettle of fish to open. I have a few older Seiko flight cronos, Datejust Rolex (have been looking into a Daytona), couple Invicta watches, and right before Christmas bought the new Casio Edifice. Its pretty cool cause you set the alarms and such with an app on your smart phone then bluetooth it to the watch..:bigthumb:

[RoadconeTuning]

If y'all get serious into watches my buddy is the king poobah of Tag stuff here in the upstate. He usually deals with the ones that are the price of a pretty decent used car and does all sorts of repair on them as well if anything is needed.

[Bradleyrj]

I have about 9 watches right now. Citizen being the "nicest" followed by a Movado. Turned down a Tissot last year because I just didnt like the look but they are nice pieces.

[98Camarod]

Check out the Tissot T-Touch series. Pretty amazing watches if you're into functions. I'm on the hunt for a Tag Heuer now. Also like U-Boat and Welder watches.

I'm with you on the Tissot watches. I saw them when I was on a cruise and wanted to get it, but didn't want to drop $600 on it lol

[04ctd]

http://www.musketeer.ch/watches/roskopf.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pin-pallet_escapement

i bought an expensive watch once. the babysitter allowed her BF to come over, and he relieved me of it. oh well.

[minytrker]

I had a breitling navitimer and sold it because I afraid to mess it up so I never wore it. I wear a black and stainless rolex submariner every day, its the toughest watch I have ever owned. I have a couple citizen's that I dont wear anymore since getting the rolex.
My wife wants to buy next a mens and womens matching pair of nicer rolex's for when we go out. Unfortunately the pair she picked are not cheap so it will be a while before I get those.

[MonteC]

My phone has a clock on it.

[1 Slow Z]

I usually look for people wearing expensive watches and ask them what time it is. Not because I actually care about the time, but I figure if someone spends that kinda money on a watch they should try to use it as often as possible. I guess its my way of performing a public service.

[MonteC]

:hysterical:

[AverageJoe]

I like affordable automatics.

Here is a good watch forum: http://forums.watchuseek.com/forum.php

And f71, the affordable sub-forum: http://forums.watchuseek.com/f71/

[Matts94Z28]

I had a breitling navitimer and sold it because I afraid to mess it up so I never wore it. I wear a black and stainless rolex submariner every day, its the toughest watch I have ever owned. I have a couple citizen's that I dont wear anymore since getting the rolex.
My wife wants to buy next a mens and womens matching pair of nicer rolex's for when we go out. Unfortunately the pair she picked are not cheap so it will be a while before I get those.

You fancy!

[ForceFed4g63]

All this talk made me want some more lol. Just picked up a Nixon Corporal SS and another G-Shock. Have to fill up my new watch box!

[Shane361]

All this talk made me want some more lol. Just picked up a Nixon Corporal SS and another G-Shock. Have to fill up my new watch box!

Show me yours and I'll show you mine :mrgreen:

[BIRDMAN]

I picked this one up from an Ebay auction. Not a high end model from the Oceanus series but good enough for every day wear.

[ForceFed4g63]

Show me yours and I'll show you mine :mrgreen:

Not impressive by any means but I'm poor lol.

http://rs365.pbsrc.com/albums/oo95/bigjaker/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0008_zps886c57ca.jpg~320x480

[Shane361]

Nothing fancy here either. Think I paid about 80 bucks for the box. I only wear like 2 or 3 and most are not even set anymore.


http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h158/shane361/Watches/DSC_0018.jpg (http://s63.photobucket.com/user/shane361/media/Watches/DSC_0018.jpg.html)

[ForceFed4g63]

Nice. Watches and shoes are my 2 vices, don't care about anything else clothes-wise lol. I've been wanting a Tag pretty bad but they're mostly small faced and look tiny on my wrist because I'm a big guy. The big faced ones are way too much money. Next watch will be either a U-Boat or Welder.

[PapaBear]

I have the same nighthawk, and the same complaints about it.

I also have a Breitling that was given to me as a tip when I had my business going ($55k job done 2 weeks early) that I don't wear for obvious reasons, and a couple Seiko chronographs.

The Nighthawk is my go-to usually. It matches everything.

[Shane361]

Yeah I took a pic of my watchbox one night and the black watch is a damn ninja.

[AverageJoe]

Just bought a Seiko skx007k2, should get it by the end of the week

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k299/lskcasio1/Seiko/SKX007K2001-2.jpg (http://media.photobucket.com/user/lskcasio1/media/Seiko/SKX007K2001-2.jpg.html)

[ForceFed4g63]

Tried some Breitlings on yesterday. Of course the one I like best is around 5k lol. Gives me something to work toward I suppose.

[Magoo]

G-shocks are great everyday watches. I picked up the "hobby" a couple years ago, and like cars and mods it just snowballs. I have a G-Shock solar atomic that I wear daily, a black Michael Kors Everest the wife got me for my birthday a couple years ago that's my "designer watch", a white face Breitling Bentley GT on a brown croc strap, and black face Breitling Navitimer 01 on a black leather strap. I'm really wanting to find an Omega Speedmaster Pro for a nice watch to wear on a stainless or nato strap. Watchuseek is a great forum and where I've found some solid deals.

[AverageJoe]

My watch box...

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f172/codeblue1/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-02-012011.19.31_zpsxvkdgowi.jpg (http://s47.photobucket.com/user/codeblue1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-02-012011.19.31_zpsxvkdgowi.jpg.html)

Got my Seiko skx007 the other day (from island watch) and didn't like the bracelet, so I threw a nato on there for now and ordered an "oyster" style one.

[1997b4c]

i got a nice iPhone....seems to do the trick

[WWhittle]

Damn I need to get a watch box. I have a few nice watches but I just stick them in a drawer! Lol.

[Magoo]

Shane, is that a Tag F1 in the bottom left corner?

[Shane361]

Shane, is that a Tag F1 in the bottom left corner?

Indeed, bought it cause I liked the orange, like my Cobra...lol. I never wear it and only have a few times. I hate replacing the battery in it! Special price for you my friend, half the listed price! lol


http://www.amazon.com/TAG-Heuer-CAH1113-BA0850-Formula-Chronograph/dp/B0019FR5GW

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[ForceFed4g63]

I would buy that from you today if it weren't orange lol

[Shane361]

I would buy that from you today if it weren't orange lol

Orange is the new Black, didn't you get the memo?

[ForceFed4g63]

Orange is the new Black, didn't you get the memo?

I'd be afraid everybody would think I'm a Clemson fan lol

[Shane361]

I'd be afraid everybody would think I'm a Clemson fan lol

HA HA HA!!!!

[PapaBear]

But everyone knows Clemson fans prefer Breitling and Rolex.....

[ForceFed4g63]

I want a Breitling pretty badly now. I feel like Rolexes are for people who have money but don't know anything about watches.

[Shane361]

Yeah I would never buy a Rolex, so played out IMO.

[Darryl Buckner]

I have a Rolex, and they are expensive to fix espicially when you do stupid stuff like scratch the lense. In the last few years I really like the larger watch cause I can actually see them with out glasses. lol

[ForceFed4g63]

I have a Rolex, and they are expensive to fix espicially when you do stupid stuff like scratch the lense. In the last few years I really like the larger watch cause I can actually see them with out glasses. lol

I knew you were a baller lol

[Darryl Buckner]

I knew you were a baller lol

Not me, cheap Rolex Submariner. I wear a Casio Edifice or Invicta daily, easier to see. lol

[minytrker]

I want a Breitling pretty badly now. I feel like Rolexes are for people who have money but don't know anything about watches.

I had a breitling and never wore it hardly because I thought it was get scratched up. It also stood out to much for me. I dont know alot about watches or have money but I think rolex's are almost the standard in watches. They keep going up in value which is a plus IMO.

Yeah I would never buy a Rolex, so played out IMO.

I bet 99% of the people I know who wear nice watches all wear a rolex. Rolex will be around forever I think. Now these are mostly car people, Im sure the "true watch" people laugh at people with rolex's.

Not me, cheap Rolex Submariner. I wear a Casio Edifice or Invicta daily, easier to see. lol

I dont know if they changed the lens in them or what but my rolex submariner has a bullet proof lens. I wear it everyday and the lens still looks brand new. The lens and the stainless band are the main reasons I wear it everyday because its so durable compared to other watches I have had.

[PapaBear]

Just a sidenote, the "lens" is actually called the "crystal."

I had to replace the crystal on a Seiko chronograph of mine (forgot which model), but it has the crystal that is domed/convex. Hanchey's did it for less than $100.

I've heard that Rolex crystals aren't expensive, around the same price range for the basic models.

[Shane361]

Just a sidenote, the "lens" is actually called the "crystal."

I had to replace the crystal on a Seiko chronograph of mine (forgot which model), but it has the crystal that is domed/convex. Hanchey's did it for less than $100.

I've heard that Rolex crystals aren't expensive, around the same price range for the basic models.

Need to do this also with mine but doubt I ever will as the metal is beat up just as much as the lens. Been a great watch though as I used it when on sea duty but a ship will beat a watch to death. It just gave me a reason to buy another...lol. This is a watch I had to take off when working outside in the summer in Bahrain cause the metal would start to burn my wrist...that's hot.
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h158/shane361/Watches/DSC_0025.jpg (http://s63.photobucket.com/user/shane361/media/Watches/DSC_0025.jpg.html)

[Darryl Buckner]

I had a breitling and never wore it hardly because I thought it was get scratched up. It also stood out to much for me. I dont know alot about watches or have money but I think rolex's are almost the standard in watches. They keep going up in value which is a plus IMO.



I bet 99% of the people I know who wear nice watches all wear a rolex. Rolex will be around forever I think. Now these are mostly car people, Im sure the "true watch" people laugh at people with rolex's.



I dont know if they changed the lens in them or what but my rolex submariner has a bullet proof lens. I wear it everyday and the lens still looks brand new. The lens and the stainless band are the main reasons I wear it everyday because its so durable compared to other watches I have had.

I actually hit / scraped mine on something working in my shop, probably shouldn't have had it on while doing that stuff, but didn't think about it at the time. Other than that its a pretty bullet proof watch. I would love to have a Daytona and have always liked them, but there is so many other things I could do with that money.lol

[Darryl Buckner]

Just a sidenote, the "lens" is actually called the "crystal."

I had to replace the crystal on a Seiko chronograph of mine (forgot which model), but it has the crystal that is domed/convex. Hanchey's did it for less than $100.

I've heard that Rolex crystals aren't expensive, around the same price range for the basic models.

I wish. I had to add a link to my Rolex and it cost way more than a hundred bucks. The crystal and to have the work done and case repressurized and all that crap was expensive enough to where my wife did it for me as a Christmas gift. I wanna say it was about 600.00 or so that she paid to have a Rolex dealer do it. Here's a funny one, I wore mine so much the hologram sticker on the back wore out, and it cost me around a hundred or so for a new sticker. lmao Those watches are not for the faint at heart, thats why I will get a 300.00 Casio or something wear it out and in the trash..:bigthumb:

[DolSVT00]

Im selling this one.
http://i.imgur.com/tHfejnq.jpg

[Shane361]

HA HA HA HA Damn I wish I could unseen that! That must be his pick up line. Like my new watch? Wanna go out this weekend?

[Darryl Buckner]

Hahaha.

[Matts94Z28]

Lmao

[94FormulaBird]

It appears the wife pays attention to my searches

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[ForceFed4g63]

Nice! I've been rocking the hell out of mine, it's now my favorite watch, even prefer it over the much more expensive ones I have.

http://www.g-shock.eu/global/images/lineup/zoom/GA-100-1A4ER.jpg

[RoadconeTuning]

I've been considering getting one of the gshock watches lately. room mate has one that bluetooth syncs to your phone and will display messages supposedly. weird stuff

[Darryl Buckner]

I've been considering getting one of the gshock watches lately. room mate has one that bluetooth syncs to your phone and will display messages supposedly. weird stuff

My Casio Edifice does that, but its an all stainless watch.