Analog Watch Megathread - General

[QUOTE=relinquish;34935175]I think I'm going to buy a watch for my girlfriend as a birthday gift, any suggestion?[/QUOTE]What kind of girl is she?

At the moment, I wear an iPod Nano (latest gen one) as a digital watch. :v: I really want a pocket watch though, because they're cool and sexy. How much should I be expecting to pay for one?

[QUOTE=credesniper;34941582]What kind of girl is she?[/QUOTE] She's pretty and witty, she's the normal smart one who doesn't care about what everyone else but me is doing.

[QUOTE=relinquish;34941686]She's pretty and witty, she's the normal smart one who doesn't care about what everyone else but me is doing.[/QUOTE] Activities wise. Does she hike, swim? Does she enjoy dressing formally? Favorite color? Does she enjoy simple or complex? [editline]1st March 2012[/editline] [QUOTE=agentgamma;34941615]At the moment, I wear an iPod Nano (latest gen one) as a digital watch. :v: I really want a pocket watch though, because they're cool and sexy. How much should I be expecting to pay for one?[/QUOTE]Depends on what brand you buy and what quality you want. Due to the rarity of people wearing, them cheap ones look wonderful.

[QUOTE=credesniper;34941835]Activities wise. Does she hike, swim? Does she enjoy dressing formally? Favorite color? Does she enjoy simple or complex?[/QUOTE] She likes to swim. No, She likes to be comfortable. Purple is her favorite color. Simple.

[QUOTE=relinquish;34941945]She likes to swim. No, She likes to be comfortable. Purple is her favorite color. Simple.[/QUOTE] [url=http://www.dealextreme.com/p/fashion-waterproof-plastic-quartz-sports-wrist-watch-with-calendar-purple-1-626d-54958]1.[/url] [IMG_thumb]http://img.dxcdn.com/productimages/sku_54958_1.jpg[/IMG_thumb] Water resistance, simple, analog, "high quality plastic" band, $9.70 [url=http://www.dealextreme.com/p/simple-watch-fashion-quartz-wrist-watch-purple-1-x-lr626-104930]2.[/url] [IMG_thumb]http://img.dxcdn.com/productimages/sku_104930_1.jpg[/IMG_thumb] Not water resistant, extremely simple, analog, resin band, $5.90 [url=http://www.dealextreme.com/p/fashion-sports-led-backlit-digital-wrist-watch-purple-black-1-x-cr2016-90532]3.[/url] [IMG_thumb]http://img.dxcdn.com/productimages/sku_90532_1.jpg[/IMG_thumb] Water resistant (not for swimming or diving), digital, has an alarm function, plastic watchband, $6.80 [url=http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/adidas-santiago-rubber-strap-watch/3294580?origin=category&resultback=0]4.[/url] Analog, simple, water resistant, but expensive. $65.00

[QUOTE=agentgamma;34941615]At the moment, I wear an iPod Nano (latest gen one) as a digital watch. :v: I really want a pocket watch though, because they're cool and sexy. How much should I be expecting to pay for one?[/QUOTE] do not buy a pocket watch. they're only even remotely practical to wear if you wear a waistcoat. i know only one person who wears a waistcoat and a pocket watch on a daily basis, who was one of my teachers in 2005(ish). the only other people i've seen with them is a couple of people who work at train stations. if you buy and wear one, you'll just look a bit silly. buy a nice wristwatch instead.

[QUOTE=Mr.T;34941110][img]http://luxurytyme.com/articles/title99.jpg[/img] The Rolex Sea-Dweller, the best watch I have ever owned.[/QUOTE] That's classy as fuck. Nothing overly flashy, very elegant, simple.

[IMG]http://rulssi.kapsi.fi/kello.jpg[/IMG] Blurry pic.. anyway got this watch 5 years ago from my sister as a present. Love it!

I used to have an analog watch but then it broke. Currently wearing a Shark Freestyle digital watch. also inb4 someone says they have a golden expensive-as-fuck Rolex

[QUOTE=credesniper;34949915][url=http://www.dealextreme.com/p/fashion-waterproof-plastic-quartz-sports-wrist-watch-with-calendar-purple-1-626d-54958]1.[/url] [IMG_thumb]http://img.dxcdn.com/productimages/sku_54958_1.jpg[/IMG_thumb] Water resistance, simple, analog, "high quality plastic" band, $9.70 [url=http://www.dealextreme.com/p/simple-watch-fashion-quartz-wrist-watch-purple-1-x-lr626-104930]2.[/url] [IMG_thumb]http://img.dxcdn.com/productimages/sku_104930_1.jpg[/IMG_thumb] Not water resistant, extremely simple, analog, resin band, $5.90 [url=http://www.dealextreme.com/p/fashion-sports-led-backlit-digital-wrist-watch-purple-black-1-x-cr2016-90532]3.[/url] [IMG_thumb]http://img.dxcdn.com/productimages/sku_90532_1.jpg[/IMG_thumb] Water resistant (not for swimming or diving), digital, has an alarm function, plastic watchband, $6.80 [url=http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/adidas-santiago-rubber-strap-watch/3294580?origin=category&resultback=0]4.[/url] Analog, simple, water resistant, but expensive. $65.00[/QUOTE] Might as well tell a girl "fuck you" if you're gifting her a watch from DealExtreme

[QUOTE=mike;34950075]do not buy a pocket watch. they're only even remotely practical to wear if you wear a waistcoat. i know only one person who wears a waistcoat and a pocket watch on a daily basis, who was one of my teachers in 2005(ish). the only other people i've seen with them is a couple of people who work at train stations. if you buy and wear one, you'll just look a bit silly. buy a nice wristwatch instead.[/QUOTE]If you want a pocket watch, buy a fucking pocket watch. It's perfectly easy to make workable without looking silly. You can hook the chain to a belt loop and keep it in a pants pocket and it's indistinguishable from other chains worn in the same position. Alternatively you can keep it in your bag or something.

I have lots of watches but this is my current main watch, also its semi analog. [img]http://www.climbing.com/news/justout/T-TouchExpert-375.jpg[/img]

My parents gave me this watch on my 18th birthday: [img]http://www.nextdaywatches.com/propo_image.php?img=pimages%2F2834_IMG1.jpg&w=384&h=384[/img] It's fantastic. Not overcomplicated, not oversimplified. I love it.

I have this watch: [img]http://www.watches2u.com/watches/rotary/gs02820-21-mens-silver-dial-black-leather-strap-watch.jpg[/img] It works and it's not flashy so I like it.

Current (digital, omg don't flame) [t]http://restime.pl/zegarki/F-201/F-201W-9AUDF_CASIO_03.jpg[/t] Dream watch ($450) [t]http://www.casio.com/resource/images/xlarge/paw5000-1_xlarge.jpg[/t]¨

[QUOTE=latin_geek;34955926]Might as well tell a girl "fuck you" if you're gifting her a watch from DealExtreme[/QUOTE] I didn't know his budget, and they ship pretty much everywhere. That's why I went off that site. [editline]2nd March 2012[/editline] [QUOTE=FunkyDisko77;34957297]My parents gave me this watch on my 18th birthday: It's fantastic. Not overcomplicated, not oversimplified. I love it.[/QUOTE]Hot damn, a Bulova. I'm jealous. Have a video. I'm probably beating a dead horse, but I'd like to see at least two more pages before the thread dies. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61N67lFS8-U&feature=related[/media]

Had this one for years. I love it :) [IMG]http://img862.imageshack.us/img862/6523/p3020206.jpg[/IMG]

I just bought this yesterday at a local store for ~$22 Armitron 256407PRPR [QUOTE][img]http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61ZlpZp-50L._SL1000_.jpg[/img][/QUOTE] I hope she will like it. Thanks for the suggestion anyway.

[QUOTE=Katatonic717;34927161]I know this isn't an analog watch at all, but it's still the coolest fucking watch I own. It's called an Iron Samurai: [img]http://img.alibaba.com/img/pb/070/577/380/380577070_713.jpg[/img][/QUOTE] I saw someone with one of these on the bus the other day. It reminded me of this thread and I proceeded to stare at their wrist for the whole 45 minute journey trying to confirm it was the same watch.

i personally dislike electric watches, i like good old spring watches

[img]http://i.imgur.com/g8gls.jpg[/img] This is the watch I usually wear, unless I'm wearing a vest in which case I wear my Colibri pocket watch. I generally hate wristwatches but I always want to know the time and this one is functional and discrete.

I just picked up a nice fossil yesterday, bringing my total watch collection to at least 5 or 6.

I just inherited a watch but for the life of me I can't figure out what it is besides the fact its invicta, Is there anyplace I can go to get it identified?

I have this gorgeous watch: [t]http://www.bussipreziosi.com/images/products/original/CH2514.jpg[/t] I got it 3 or 4 years ago, but I only started wearing it last year when I started working. It's really heavy, but I love how easy it is to read. The best part is, the glass is blued and reflects sunlight very well, so I can use it like a mirror to blind people. [editline]29th March 2012[/editline] Shame is, one of the 2 straps that holds the band down broke so it falls out a lot now.

Getting this with nato strap. Also bump for quality classy thread. [img_thumb]http://i.imgur.com/6FyV6.jpg[/img_thumb]

[QUOTE=Brandy92;38977594]Getting this with nato strap. Also bump for quality classy thread. [img_thumb]http://i.imgur.com/6FyV6.jpg[/img_thumb][/QUOTE] Cheers for bumping it, completely missed this thread and I do love watches. And that NATO strap is a good choice! Got this for myself earlier this year. Baume et Mercier Classima Executive Skeleton Holds time so much better than my other mechanicals. Loses a couple of seconds in a day. It ticks quite loudly because its very open and has sapphire crystal on both sides, but I love it. Powe reserve is decent too. [img]http://www.theluxurywatchblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Baume-Mercier-Classima-Executive-Skeleton.jpg[/img] Might update the thread later with the rest of my collection, although that's my favourite piece.

What would be some nice minimalist-esque watches that are reasonably priced?

[QUOTE=Just2Rusty;38977949]What would be some nice minimalist-esque watches that are reasonably priced?[/QUOTE] What colors do you like? Waterproof? Price bracket?

Ahh nothing is more classier yet defining than a watch. I own a few, this is my more dressy watch, it's a citzen and i love the thing. Pity i don't get to wear it more. It also gave me probably one of the best photo's i've taken. [img]http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7221/7371202954_e312b2ac76_c.jpg[/img]