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Title: Watches
Post by: Tyler on February 11, 2007, 01:44:02 AM
A great watch will often scream "success" at those who see you wearing it.  Though, not everyone can afford to pay, or wants to pay, the big money for the big names; ie Rolex, Omega, Brietling, etc.  So, for those of you that would like to wear a nice watch that will scream success to others, but not cause you to scream for blowing your savings, I'd like to introduce you to some watches that will do just that.

Klaus Kobec

I love this brand of watches.  They make really great watches that look great.  They are simple, elegant, and best of all, they are built to last.

Here are some of my favorites from this brand (You can click on their photos to learn more):

Destiny - made with a ceramic band and costs around $340

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fec2.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FP%2FB000CILY5U.01-A30D863VA2LCK2._AA280_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg&hash=d80a5caaf2843661d7c3d8d3e6db757fe8c079a3) (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CILY5U?ie=UTF8&tag=bestmyspacepr-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000CILY5U)


Couture - there are a variety of bands and faces with this style.  I've included 3 pictures of my favorite.  They caost around $190.


(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.amazon.com%2Fimages%2FP%2FB000KG924O.01-A30D863VA2LCK2._SCMZZZZZZZ_.jpg&hash=60b8abeab5ae5e5bcc3c6a592999c73a8fedc18c) (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000KG924O?ie=UTF8&tag=bestmyspacepr-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000KG924O) (https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.amazon.com%2Fimages%2FP%2FB0009NZFSU.01-A30D863VA2LCK2._SCMZZZZZZZ_.jpg&hash=c0a99d4a0f296d95010a9c4ee8dfbcc046617ce2) (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009NZFSU/104-9814476-0409514?ie=UTF8&tag=bestmyspacepr-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=1789&creativeASIN=B0009NZFSU) (https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.amazon.com%2Fimages%2FP%2FB00022M6X0.01-A30D863VA2LCK2._SCMZZZZZZZ_.jpg&hash=a0ed0f31bc01bca607c3fa35ee5bb00ac2830366) (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00022M6X0?ie=UTF8&tag=bestmyspacepr-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00022M6X0)


Invicta

I learned about this brand of watches from a buddy of mine that can afford most any watch he wants.  He said that this is one of his favorite brands of watch and gets a ton of comments on them when he wears them.

Speedway Chronograph - This watch is a classic style chronograph that looks superb for only $120 t0 $150.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.amazon.com%2Fimages%2FP%2FB0006AAS5Q.01._AA_SCMZZZZZZZ_V45135915_.jpg&hash=51d9cc2b64fc399f5d3dc31cc394d72060811693) (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006AAS5Q?tag=bestmyspacepr-20&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as1&creativeASIN=B0006AAS5Q&adid=0MERM8NDSWFRXQEAFHPA&) (https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.amazon.com%2Fimages%2FP%2FB000FVALSU.01._AA_SCMZZZZZZZ_V45154795_.jpg&hash=e89c0b630dd3e2ce0fcda5d7455bc78ce2166a95) (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006AAS5Q?tag=bestmyspacepr-20&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as1&creativeASIN=B0006AAS5Q&adid=0MERM8NDSWFRXQEAFHPA&) (https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.amazon.com%2Fimages%2FP%2FB0006AAS5G.01._AA_SCMZZZZZZZ_V45135954_.jpg&hash=de3a4f2b0019a7bc9c238d9f19bdb0198d27324a) (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006AAS5G?tag=bestmyspacepr-20&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as1&creativeASIN=B0006AAS5G&adid=0HK9EB16KQEN3BZYWHN9&)


Lupah Dragon Chronograph - This is a very modern and stylish style of watch that can both dress up and dress down.  Cost around $170

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fec1.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FP%2FB0009P65ZK.01._AA280_SCLZZZZZZZ_V45136035_.jpg&hash=5940b29d5d9447c47a832bf04361d0f69292b571) (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009P65ZK?ie=UTF8&tag=bestmyspacepr-20&link_code=as3&camp=211189&creative=373489&creativeASIN=B0009P65ZK)

So, there you go.  I hope this helps you out.
Title: Re: Watches
Post by: PBurke on February 11, 2007, 05:36:38 AM
i wear a CITIZEN ECO DRIVE Sky Hawk model. it has the Blue Angels insignia on the back. sorry i don't have a picture.
Title: Re: Watches
Post by: CarlosMIS on February 11, 2007, 09:51:55 PM
I had at one point... when I was rich and handsome...

The Cartier "Santos"
Title: Re: Watches
Post by: MagmaBabe on February 12, 2007, 02:36:25 AM
This is one weird post!
Tyler, are you gettin' paid to advertise or what?!!  ???

I like pimp watches, (from Japan)  they're pretty cool,
although I don't wear one myself, they tend to pull out the tiny little hairs on
my arms  ;D
Title: Re: Watches
Post by: Tyler on February 12, 2007, 02:39:09 AM
No, not getting paid to advertise (I wish!!) - though I am an affilliate of Amazon, so I do get paid if you click on the link and buy one.  I just really dig watches and thought I would pass on the info since I get so many complements on mine.
Title: Re: Watches
Post by: MagmaBabe on February 12, 2007, 02:43:17 AM
Quote from: Tyler on February 12, 2007, 02:39:09 AM
No, not getting paid to advertise (I wish!!) - though I am an affilliate of Amazon, so I do get paid if you click on the link and buy one.  I just really dig watches and thought I would pass on the info since I get so many complements on mine.

okay, I'll buy one....
don't spose you could spot me a coupla hundred?!!  ;) >:D :-*
Title: Re: Watches
Post by: Tyler on February 12, 2007, 02:45:34 AM
Quote from: MagmaBabe on February 12, 2007, 02:43:17 AM
Quote from: Tyler on February 12, 2007, 02:39:09 AM
No, not getting paid to advertise (I wish!!) - though I am an affilliate of Amazon, so I do get paid if you click on the link and buy one.  I just really dig watches and thought I would pass on the info since I get so many complements on mine.

okay, I'll buy one....
don't spose you could spot me a coupla hundred?!!  ;) >:D :-*

Um, I do hope you mean dollars and not Euro.  Our dollar isn't fairing very well these days againt the Euro.
Title: Re: Watches
Post by: MagmaBabe on February 12, 2007, 02:47:22 AM
No, we don't use the Euro.
I mean the good ol' Great British pound... ;)
(I just had an extremely wicked thought!! hehehe!!)
Title: Re: Watches
Post by: Tyler on February 12, 2007, 02:49:58 AM
Quote from: MagmaBabe on February 12, 2007, 02:47:22 AM
No, we don't use the Euro.
I mean the good ol' Great British pound... ;)
(I just had an extremely wicked thought!! hehehe!!)


Oh yes!  I always make that mistake  :/O

Title: Re: Watches
Post by: happyharry on February 12, 2007, 02:54:40 AM
Oh boy, you Brits are still holding on to the Pound?!
Come and join the rest of the European community and adopt the Euro. It's risky, it's wicked, it's exciting.
Come and join us....muahaha! ;D

Seriously now: Tyler, this is a great post. I found it quite useful. I'll probably have to buy a nice
watch one of these days (adding a little to my street cred). I really liked the Lupah Dragon Chronograph - very
nice and sophisticated...

As far as the Dollar is concerned: yes, it depreciates while the Euro grows stronger. And yet you guys in the US
can buy all kinds of stuff 30% cheaper than us Europeans.
So who's the winner and who's the loser? :(
Title: Re: Watches
Post by: MagmaBabe on February 12, 2007, 02:57:21 AM
Quote from: happyharry on February 12, 2007, 02:54:40 AM
Oh boy, you Brits are still holding on to the Pound?!
Come and join the rest of the European community and adopt the Euro. It's risky, it's wicked, it's exciting.

IT SUCKS!!!!   ;)


Title: Re: Watches
Post by: happyharry on February 12, 2007, 03:00:36 AM
God, I just revisited the watch page at Amazon, and it says: "Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S."

I HATE YOU, I HATE YOU, I HATE YOU.......  ;)
Title: Re: Watches
Post by: Tyler on February 12, 2007, 03:07:01 AM
Quote from: happyharry on February 12, 2007, 03:00:36 AM
God, I just revisited the watch page at Amazon, and it says: "Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S."

I HATE YOU, I HATE YOU, I HATE YOU.......  ;)

Just think how much more stuff you'll have access to if you move to Canada.
Title: Re: Watches
Post by: VFRWolf on February 12, 2007, 04:06:33 AM
I'll stick to my $30 Timex.  I'm hard on watches. 
Title: Re: Watches
Post by: schro on February 12, 2007, 07:40:28 AM
Since cell phones have clocks, I now usually don't wear a watch. But when I do, I have a Citizen quartz my wife gave me a few yrs ago that is awesome (gorgeous watch w/o the huge pricetag...$200 I think). For running, I have some huge sports watch (I think it's a Reebok faceplate with Casio guts) that does split times, heart rate, pace calculation, stock quotes, brews coffee, and my horoscope in 13 languages, including Pig latin for IgPay EnPay (PigPen).

Schro
Title: Re: Watches
Post by: BaldRob on February 12, 2007, 08:08:40 AM
What's a watch??
Title: Re: Watches
Post by: PigPen on February 12, 2007, 08:54:20 AM
I haven't worn a watch or even considered buying one in a very long time. I usually break the bands very easily or just trash the watch altogether. I have been contemplating buying one recently because I want to get a tat on the underside of my left wrist. The watch would help conceal it quite well.
Title: Re: Watches
Post by: MagmaBabe on February 12, 2007, 09:15:54 AM
Quote from: PigPen on February 12, 2007, 08:54:20 AM
I haven't worn a watch or even considered buying one in a very long time. I usually break the bands very easily or just trash the watch altogether. I have been contemplating buying one recently because I want to get a tat on the underside of my left wrist. The watch would help conceal it quite well.

what's the point in having a tattoo there if you wanna hide it?  ???
Title: Re: Watches
Post by: schro on February 12, 2007, 09:21:45 AM
I thought the same thing with Pig posted this. But, I'm a-reckoning he'd conceal it for work purposes.

Personally, I don't know what the purpose of a tattoo is anyway. I have yet to meet a person and think "Boy, it's a great idea that he/she got that tattoo. They'd look like crap without it".

Know what I mean, Vern?  ???
Title: Re: Watches
Post by: MagmaBabe on February 12, 2007, 09:27:52 AM
Quote from: BaldRob on February 12, 2007, 08:08:40 AM
What's a watch??



     n 1: a small portable timepiece (syn: ticker)
     2: a period of time (4 or 2 hours) during which some of a
        ship's crew are on duty
     3: a purposeful surveillance to guard or observe (syn: vigil)
     4: the period during which someone (especially a guard) is on
        duty
     5: a person employed to watch for something to happen (syn: lookout,
         lookout man, sentinel, sentry, spotter, scout,
        picket)
     6: a devotional watch (especially on the eve of a religious
        festival) (syn: vigil)
     v 1: look attentively; "watch a basketball game"
     2: follow with the eyes or the mind; "Keep an eye on the baby,
        please!"; "The world is watching Sarajevo"; "She followed
        the men with the binoculars" (syn: observe, follow, watch
        over, keep an eye on)
     3: see or watch; "view a show on television"; "This program
        will be seen all over the world"; "view an exhibition";
        "Catch a show on Broadway"; "see a movie" (syn: view, see,
         catch, take in)
     4: observe with attention; "They watched as the murderer was
        executed" (syn: look on)
     5: be vigilant, be on the lookout, be on one's guard, be
        careful; "Watch out for pickpockets!" (syn: look out, watch
        out)
     6: observe or determine by looking; "Watch how the dog chases
        the cats away"
     7: find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by
        making an inquiry or other effort; "I want to see whether
        she speaks French"; "See whether it works"; "find out if
        he speaks Russian"; "Check whether the train leaves on
        time" (syn: determine, check, find out, see, ascertain,
         learn)

Hope that helps!   ;) :P
Title: Re: Watches
Post by: schro on February 12, 2007, 09:34:51 AM
Wow, attractive, intelligent, AND a sense of humor, MBabe?
What are you doing hanging around with us?
Title: Re: Watches
Post by: MagmaBabe on February 12, 2007, 09:47:33 AM
Quote from: schro on February 12, 2007, 09:34:51 AM
Wow, attractive, intelligent, AND a sense of humor, MBabe?
What are you doing hanging around with us?

It's because you're all so damned sexy Schro, I just can't help myself!  :D
even those that do overdo it on the sarcasm!!   ;) :-*
Title: Re: Watches
Post by: PigPen on February 12, 2007, 09:50:49 AM
Yup, for work reasons. I may wait a while altogether and see where my career(s) take me. But there is a tat I hope to get within the next month or so.....need ink....hehehehe  :D
Title: Re: Watches
Post by: schro on February 12, 2007, 09:52:45 AM
Sarcasm..Moi? Never!

Sexy...Moi?  gu!l+)
Title: Re: Watches
Post by: CarlosMIS on February 12, 2007, 05:10:28 PM
And let's not forget those wonderful Casio Databank watches...

Geekey to the max!!!

Yes, yes I had quite a few of them...
Title: Re: Watches
Post by: Tyler on February 12, 2007, 06:17:51 PM
Quote from: CarlosMIS on February 12, 2007, 05:10:28 PM
And let's not forget those wonderful Casio Databank watches...

Geekey to the max!!!

Yes, yes I had quite a few of them...

Are those the watches with calculators?
Title: Re: Watches
Post by: CarlosMIS on February 12, 2007, 07:11:36 PM
Yeah!!!

They had calculators, address books, tv remote controls, phone dialers...

Believe me, they still have them around and with even more features.
Title: Re: Watches
Post by: ar3inc on February 12, 2007, 08:17:13 PM
i feel you, Ty.  I have a big thing for watches, but too bad my taste is not nearly partical.  I really want the tag
http://home.xnet.com/~cmaddox/heuer/watches/wrist/Monaco_v4/20041208_n023-tagheuer1.jpg but would settle for a Mont Blanc time walker

http://www.montblanc.com/products/chronograph_automatic_chronograph_automatic.09671.php
Title: Re: Watches
Post by: CarlosMIS on February 12, 2007, 08:30:54 PM
WOW...

 O0

That tag is a hot watch!!!
Title: Re: Watches
Post by: BaldRob on February 14, 2007, 04:24:18 PM
Quote from: MagmaBabe on February 12, 2007, 09:27:52 AM
Quote from: BaldRob on February 12, 2007, 08:08:40 AM
What's a watch??



     n 1: a small portable timepiece (syn: ticker)
     2: a period of time (4 or 2 hours) during which some of a
        ship's crew are on duty
     3: a purposeful surveillance to guard or observe (syn: vigil)
     4: the period during which someone (especially a guard) is on
        duty
     5: a person employed to watch for something to happen (syn: lookout,
         lookout man, sentinel, sentry, spotter, scout,
        picket)
     6: a devotional watch (especially on the eve of a religious
        festival) (syn: vigil)
     v 1: look attentively; "watch a basketball game"
     2: follow with the eyes or the mind; "Keep an eye on the baby,
        please!"; "The world is watching Sarajevo"; "She followed
        the men with the binoculars" (syn: observe, follow, watch
        over, keep an eye on)
     3: see or watch; "view a show on television"; "This program
        will be seen all over the world"; "view an exhibition";
        "Catch a show on Broadway"; "see a movie" (syn: view, see,
         catch, take in)
     4: observe with attention; "They watched as the murderer was
        executed" (syn: look on)
     5: be vigilant, be on the lookout, be on one's guard, be
        careful; "Watch out for pickpockets!" (syn: look out, watch
        out)
     6: observe or determine by looking; "Watch how the dog chases
        the cats away"
     7: find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by
        making an inquiry or other effort; "I want to see whether
        she speaks French"; "See whether it works"; "find out if
        he speaks Russian"; "Check whether the train leaves on
        time" (syn: determine, check, find out, see, ascertain,
         learn)

Hope that helps!   ;) :P

OH!  Ok... thanks for the help!  :@`
Title: Re: Watches
Post by: Noner on March 09, 2007, 03:23:30 PM
Actually I use a pocket watch. Its pretty slick when a lay-day asks you for the time and you pop open a pocket watch.



(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fus.st11.yimg.com%2Fus.st.yimg.com%2FI%2F4-watches_1933_4443190&hash=d2f39e9e0ed8316fa8344c7aa20c06f413030861)
Lay-days, its a quarter-to-Noner time!
Title: Re: Watches
Post by: Kajun on March 09, 2007, 03:39:54 PM
$20 timex ironman for me..big pimpin baby!!
Title: Re: Watches
Post by: schro on March 09, 2007, 03:45:18 PM
Quote from: Noner on March 09, 2007, 03:23:30 PM
Actually I use a pocket watch. Its pretty slick when a lay-day asks you for the time and you pop open a pocket watch.



(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fus.st11.yimg.com%2Fus.st.yimg.com%2FI%2F4-watches_1933_4443190&hash=d2f39e9e0ed8316fa8344c7aa20c06f413030861)
Lay-days, its a quarter-to-Noner time!

Well, my Schro-lex says it's half past Beer Thrity! Be right back  `Dr!n#
Title: Re: Watches
Post by: Robmeister on March 09, 2007, 03:45:59 PM
Quote from: Kajun on March 09, 2007, 03:39:54 PM
$20 timex ironman for me..big pimpin baby!!

Me too, Kajun...

I use the stop watches and alarms all the time.
Title: Re: Watches
Post by: Paul on March 09, 2007, 04:05:24 PM
Hourglass
Title: Re: Watches
Post by: Tyler on March 09, 2007, 04:49:15 PM
Heck, might as well use a pocket sundial...http://www.pocketsundial.com (http://www.pocketsundial.com)

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pocketsundial.com%2Fimages%2Frev300lo.jpg&hash=9b87d9b1bd3b427af21343217900a07b5fe778d4)
Title: Re: Watches
Post by: Plano on August 29, 2013, 07:29:40 PM
Got this not too long ago. Absolutely LOVE it.

What kind of watches do you wear?

Post pics if you have them!
Title: Re: Watches
Post by: Plano on August 30, 2013, 07:42:26 AM
I guess I could also take a pic of my iphone, too! Due to the fact that I spend most of my time looking at the time on that!
Title: Re: Watches
Post by: tomcj2 on August 30, 2013, 07:51:09 AM
I need a wristwatch while at work and it must be accurate to within 5 seconds or so.  When not working I have no need for such accuracy so I don't wear or carry anything;  the time is displayed all around us, on the screen when I am sitting here, on the radio in my car, on many public displays and so on.

BTW, at work I wear a Timex,  $20 on sale and it has lasted 2 or 3 years.  It remains accurate to within a couple of seconds.
Title: Re: Watches
Post by: reddog on August 30, 2013, 08:28:40 AM
Haven't worn a watch in 40 years, but I would be lost without a clock in the truck.
Title: Re:
Post by: geeman on August 30, 2013, 03:21:08 PM
Arrrrr....the Casio calculator watch....the iPod of its day....though mp3's hadn't been invented... So it didn't play them...
Title: Re: Watches
Post by: g_bald on September 16, 2013, 10:22:13 AM
My watch is the Swatch AG1999. Love it and although the crystal has a couple of cracks and scratches, keeps great time. I get more people commenting on how thin it is.

I have a Skagen for dress occasions.

I do have a pocket watch that belonged to my great-great uncle, but I am afraid to use it because it's really old and not in the greatest shape. I am not sure it still even works.