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Anyone know about nice watches?

WarbirdsWarbirds Member Posts: 16,937 ✭✭✭✭
edited July 2019 in General Discussion
My younger brother is retiring from the Army next spring.

My older brother & I want to get him something nice to congratulate him.

We were thinking nice rifle or pistol but my younger brother has gotten into watches & saved his pennies and recently bought himself a Tag Heuer watch of some sort.

So Im wondering about buying him a nice watch and maybe getting something engraved.

I know watches can be real expensive Im guessing the budget would top out at 5-6 grand.

Other than a budget I have no idea where to start.

Here is his Tag- so I presume this is a style he likes.
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  • Mark GMark G Member Posts: 1,680 ✭✭✭
    edited July 2019
    I bought my wife a nice Rolex online from Crown and Caliber. I was apprehensive about an expensive online purchase but I did a lot of research and the transaction went smoothly. They were well reviewed online and I took a leap of faith. They have many other watch brands to choose from.

    https://www.crownandcaliber.com/
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  • Ricci WrightRicci Wright Member Posts: 8,259 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    My advise is to find a good watch guy in your area and make friends. I have a Rolex but I wear my Seiko most days. There are some nice Omegas like the Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Chronograph that Leroy Jethro Gibbs wears.Lots of nice used Rolex's out there. The Rolex Submariner is a favorite and they are available in different price ranges.
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  • WearyTravelerWearyTraveler Member Posts: 2,019 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I?ve been a member of http://www.timezone.com/ for years. Lots of good info. And - you can but watches thru the forum... I?ve bought a handful of watches from the members.
    ”People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf."
    - GEORGE ORWELL -
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  • DirtyDawgDirtyDawg Member Posts: 1,075 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Buy him a rifle. He already bought the watch that he wanted. If you buy him a watch and he's not wearing it everytime you see him, it will be awkward. Buy him a rifle with some nice glass and a case of ammo. And then go shooting with him.
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  • GrasshopperGrasshopper Member Posts: 17,041 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Get a say Dakota with Steiner glass and guarantee you he will like it better than a watch you pick out. :!:
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  • Quick&DeadQuick&Dead Member Posts: 1,466 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Haven't seen anyone with a wrist watch in a long time.

    Everyone just looks at their so-called "smart phone" these days.

    EXCEPT for us who don't have one of those contraptions that die in a year or two. :lol::lol::lol::lol:
    The government has no rights. Only the people have rights which empowers the government.
    We have enough gun laws, what we need is IDIOT control.
    Blood makes you related. Loyalty makes you family.

    I thought getting old would take longer. :shock:
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  • redneckandyredneckandy Member Posts: 9,716 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    forgemonkey wrote:
    This little unit can be had for a mere $151,500.00 ,,,,,, :lol:

    https://www.jomashop.com/girard-perregaux.html#139949

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    Free shipping too!
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  • gearheaddadgearheaddad Member Posts: 15,091 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    You have only about a million choices!
    I love watches! I think it's a truly personal and traditional gift for such an achievement. That said, I agree, A rifle or even a William Henry Pocket Knife, could always fit the bill!
    Since he has a "Divers" watch, maybe a dressy watch? Corum? Breitling? Oris? Rolex? Omega? Maybe something Gold with a black or brown Strap. Kind of the opposite of his Tag.......
    That way, you won't feel bad when you see him out and about without "your watch".......
    You're a good brother.
    Good luck and congratulations to your Brother,
    Ed
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  • serfserf Member Posts: 9,217 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Get a diver watch with ETA 2824 movement with a coin bezel 40mmto 45mm. There are many Rolex look alike watches that don't cost an arm and leg out there but are still quality watches. Steinhart,Invicta etc,,

    serf
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  • mag00mag00 Member Posts: 4,719 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Quick&Dead wrote:
    Haven't seen anyone with a wrist watch in a long time.

    Everyone just looks at their so-called "smart phone" these days.

    EXCEPT for us who don't have one of those contraptions that die in a year or two. :lol::lol::lol::lol:

    Last week I finally decided to replace my watch. I had an old Casio dive watch. Found them on Amazon for $50. Bought one, and love wearing my watch again.

    The first casio I had looked like the Rolex dive watch version. I swear Rolex copied Casio design.

    This second Casio is half Japanese and half Chinese. Not quite as nice as my first one that was $20 at sports authority.

    https://www.walmart.com/ip/Casio-Men-s-Black-Dive-Style-Sport-Watch-MDV106-1AV/21672924

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  • Smitty500magSmitty500mag Member Posts: 13,623 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    If I were receiving a Rolex watch as a gift I'd rather have a mint condition vintage solid gold Rolex like this one made in 1928 that's for sale on ebay.
    https://www.ebay.com/itm/1928-ANTIQUE-VINTAGE-GENUINE-ROLEX-ROLCO-SOLID-GOLD-WATCH-MINTY-DIAL-SERVICED/392269570384?hash=item5b5516a150:g:bvgAAOSwsrBcolCr

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  • gearheaddadgearheaddad Member Posts: 15,091 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Smitty500mag wrote:
    If I were receiving a Rolex watch as a gift I'd rather have a mint condition vintage solid gold Rolex like this one made in 1928 that's for sale on ebay.
    https://www.ebay.com/itm/1928-ANTIQUE-VINTAGE-GENUINE-ROLEX-ROLCO-SOLID-GOLD-WATCH-MINTY-DIAL-SERVICED/392269570384?hash=item5b5516a150:g:bvgAAOSwsrBcolCr

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    DAMN!!! I like that!
    If it had Roman Numerals, I would have hit "BUY IT NOW!"
    NICE!
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  • Smitty500magSmitty500mag Member Posts: 13,623 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    gearheaddad wrote:
    Smitty500mag wrote:
    If I were receiving a Rolex watch as a gift I'd rather have a mint condition vintage solid gold Rolex like this one made in 1928 that's for sale on ebay.
    https://www.ebay.com/itm/1928-ANTIQUE-VINTAGE-GENUINE-ROLEX-ROLCO-SOLID-GOLD-WATCH-MINTY-DIAL-SERVICED/392269570384?hash=item5b5516a150:g:bvgAAOSwsrBcolCr

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    DAMN!!! I like that!
    If it had Roman Numerals, I would have hit "BUY IT NOW!"
    NICE!

    Yep she's a beauty to be 91 years old. The only thing that might keep it from being sold very fast is the fact that these watches are a little small in size compared to what men wear today. It wouldn't matter to me because I like that size and if I had an extra $2,695 laying around I'd buy it now.
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  • mag00mag00 Member Posts: 4,719 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Smitty500mag wrote:
    If I were receiving a Rolex watch as a gift I'd rather have a mint condition vintage solid gold Rolex like this one made in 1928 that's for sale on ebay.
    https://www.ebay.com/itm/1928-ANTIQUE-VINTAGE-GENUINE-ROLEX-ROLCO-SOLID-GOLD-WATCH-MINTY-DIAL-SERVICED/392269570384?hash=item5b5516a150:g:bvgAAOSwsrBcolCr

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    According to the serial number, that watch is a 1940. According to the crappy quality as appearing in visible casting on the front, totally low quality guts, serial numbers that were stamped by tiny chinese hands, I would say that is a fake Rolex watch. We call them Brolex.

    I could be wrong, but doubt it.
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  • Smitty500magSmitty500mag Member Posts: 13,623 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    mag00 wrote:

    According to the serial number, that watch is a 1940. According to the crappy quality as appearing in visible casting on the front, totally low quality guts, serial numbers that were stamped by tiny chinese hands, I would say that is a fake Rolex watch. We call them Brolex.

    I could be wrong, but doubt it.


    Very well could be fake for all I know about Rolex's. I prefer the old American Pocket watches, Waltham's and Hamilton's, which are what I carry and they are all well over 100 years old and they are not fakes. Most of my favorites belonged to my great grandpa

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    My favorite is the Waltham 1883 Crescent St. Made in 1897.
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    My oldest is an American Watch Co. (Waltham) 1857 P. S. Bartlett made in 1871 that'll keep time as good as any vintage Rolex.
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  • kimikimi Member Posts: 44,719 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    gearheaddad wrote:
    You have only about a million choices!
    I love watches! I think it's a truly personal and traditional gift for such an achievement. That said, I agree, A rifle or even a William Henry Pocket Knife, could always fit the bill!
    Since he has a "Divers" watch, maybe a dressy watch? Corum? Breitling? Oris? Rolex? Omega? Maybe something Gold with a black or brown Strap. Kind of the opposite of his Tag.......
    That way, you won't feel bad when you see him out and about without "your watch".......
    You're a good brother.
    Good luck and congratulations to your Brother,
    Ed

    I totally agree with ED! And, a Rolex would be a fantastic gift for the occasion.

    My son bought one 10 to 12 years ago and it has appreciated greatly in value. He was a member of some online watch forum with a lot of international players that keep such a market very strong with members consistently talking about their hobby, or being on the lookout for a certain Rolex to fill a niche, plus lots of trading going on.
    What's next?
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  • mag00mag00 Member Posts: 4,719 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Smitty500mag wrote:
    mag00 wrote:

    According to the serial number, that watch is a 1940. According to the crappy quality as appearing in visible casting on the front, totally low quality guts, serial numbers that were stamped by tiny chinese hands, I would say that is a fake Rolex watch. We call them Brolex.

    I could be wrong, but doubt it.


    Very well could be fake for all I know about Rolex's. I prefer the old American Pocket watches, Waltham's and Hamilton's, which are what I carry and they are all well over 100 years old and they are not fakes. Most of my favorites belonged to my great grandpa

    kKhh2nA.jpg

    My favorite is the Waltham 1883 Crescent St. Made in 1897.
    SNtZWBm.jpg

    RpJqf8H.jpg

    My oldest is an American Watch Co. (Waltham) 1857 P. S. Bartlett made in 1871 that'll keep time as good as any vintage Rolex.
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    bbH7eU0.jpg

    I am not a watch collector but I do have an older Illinois Railroad watch. My Grandpas. He bought it just after coming to America.

    Those you posted are beautiful, and the workmanship/craftsmanship is unfathomable to a guy like me who fixes things with a 3 lb hammer.
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  • buschmasterbuschmaster Member Posts: 14,229 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Quick&Dead wrote:
    Haven't seen anyone with a wrist watch in a long time.

    Everyone just looks at their so-called "smart phone" these days.

    EXCEPT for us who don't have one of those contraptions that die in a year or two. :lol::lol::lol::lol:
    ever been on a tactical maneuver and whipped out the ol' smartphone to check time?

    no?

    try it and you'll find out why not
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  • buschmasterbuschmaster Member Posts: 14,229 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I know next to nothing about watches, except the following:

    - I like my Timex Ironman's, but the newer ones are too thick

    - SOF Magazine was always advertising Omega or Tag Heuer, which I thought were way overpriced, but you can buy one and join the club

    - there are many, many cool oddball watches if you want something different. made out of wood, binary time, calculators, orienteering, etc etc
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