Thinking of treating myself to a nice watch this Christmas

[djefferis]

So thinking of treating myself with my next cash out to a nicer watch. I’ve got a few watches I consider “better” quality - cost between $300-500 - but never owned a “quality” timepiece.

I’ll never pay for a Rolex - the idea of 5 figures for a watch to me is excessive - at least to someone who doesn’t know much about what they are buying. But thinking of maybe a “poor man’s Rolex” and buying a Tudor Black Bay. Not so outrageously expensive that I’d be afraid to wear it - but can obviously see it’s a step above quality wise and of course made by the same parent company as Rolex.

I know flyingillini is our resident watch expert - so curious on your verdict. Worth the $$ or is there another brand I should look at in the price range? Just like the overall look - but again it’s a fairly timeless look that’s been copied by everyone too.

 

[jjgold]

If your not buying a watch at least 15,000 do not bother

High end watches hold value unlike $300 tin watches

 

[djefferis]

If your not buying a watch at least 15,000 do not bother

High end watches hold value unlike $300 tin watches

Not all of us have $200 bankrolls to gamble with.

Some of us don’t buy for resale - just personal enjoyment. I don’t plan on reselling nor needing to hawk it for cash at the pawn shop to place a bet.

Just enjoy having “heirloom quality” stuff - nice quality that can be passed on someday to someone - I’ve got a few knives and guns like that and a few guitars too that will be gifted to people in the future who helped me. Thought it might be nice to own a watch or 2 like that as well too. Probably try to pick it up on my next vacation - always nice to have something to look forward to and remember the trip for.

 

[Wagerallsports]

Even most of the cheaper watches look stylish today and most cannot tell what brand is on your wrist

 

[Wagerallsports]

Go for it dj

November & December is the greatest time of the year - treat yourself!

 

[Tanko]

So thinking of treating myself with my next cash out to a nicer watch. I’ve got a few watches I consider “better” quality - cost between $300-500 - but never owned a “quality” timepiece.

I’ll never pay for a Rolex - the idea of 5 figures for a watch to me is excessive - at least to someone who doesn’t know much about what they are buying. But thinking of maybe a “poor man’s Rolex” and buying a Tudor Black Bay. Not so outrageously expensive that I’d be afraid to wear it - but can obviously see it’s a step above quality wise and of course made by the same parent company as Rolex.

I know flyingillini is our resident watch expert - so curious on your verdict. Worth the $$ or is there another brand I should look at in the price range? Just like the overall look - but again it’s a fairly timeless look that’s been copied by everyone too.

I'm kind of surprised Djeff... With all the electronics these days, watches are fading from society (exception: the ones that also monitor your health, workouts, etc...).

 

[djefferis]

I could care less what other people think really.

With the number of knock offs and overall decent quality of some - I don’t think many people care - unless they are an aficionado who knows what they are talking about.

I’ve never been into the cork sniffing side of any hobby. Buy what YOU like and appreciate- way too many people associate price tag with quality - which is often dead wrong.

 

[Wagerallsports]

I will give a good example....

Years ago I used to buy my daughter clothes from Abercrombie & Fitch

But they caved to the pressure of those 'less fortunate' not being able to afford those types of clothes

And they removed their name & logo from all of their clothing.

Now all of the shirts & jackets look like the same plain thing I can get for Target for 1/4 the price

So why would I pay a fortune now when nobody can even see what brand it is?!?

 

[djefferis]

I'm kind of surprised Djeff... With all the electronics these days, watches are fading from society (exception: the ones that also monitor your health, workouts, etc...).

Electronics and such will always have a place - but there is something about a well built anything.

It’s like comparing a Tesla to a classic American muscle car or a Porsche 911. Yea - the Tesla has lots of neat things on it - but then again so did my 1984 Chrysler LeBaron with a digital dash and a voice that would talk to you and give messages like “remember to buckle up”.

In 25 years - no one have a shit about the LeBaron - but those cars remain timeless.

 

[djefferis]

I will give a good example....

Years ago I used to buy my daughter clothes from Abercrombie & Fitch

But they caved to the pressure of those 'less fortunate' not being able to afford those types of clothes

And they removed their name & logo from all of their clothing.

Now all of the shirts & jackets look like the same plain thing I can get for Target for 1/4 the price

So why would I pay a fortune now when nobody can even see what brand it is?!?

A&F is a “woke” brand - selling rags made for cents in Indonesia and getting $60-80 at their mall stores while paying a few young and decent looking teen’s minimum wage to promote the product.

Screw Les Wexner and his buddy Epstein and all their business pursuits.

 

[Wagerallsports]

A&F is a “woke” brand

Yes indeed

Happened years ago around the time I spoke of and they made changes

Garbage now

 

[dougtushyterror]

I will give a good example....

Years ago I used to buy my daughter clothes from Abercrombie & Fitch

But they caved to the pressure of those 'less fortunate' not being able to afford those types of clothes

And they removed their name & logo from all of their clothing.

Now all of the shirts & jackets look like the same plain thing I can get for Target for 1/4 the price

So why would I pay a fortune now when nobody can even see what brand it is?!?

Not exactly shocking coming from a "woke weirdo" who deserved the "Luigi treatment" more than that healthcare CEO.

 

[jjgold]

I would be embarrassed to wear a $300 watch that’s why I don’t wear any watch

 

[BobbyFK]

Are watches one of those things that can ever go up in value? I'm not really a watch guy so I honestly don't know

 

[edawg]

I will give a good example....

Years ago I used to buy my daughter clothes from Abercrombie & Fitch

But they caved to the pressure of those 'less fortunate' not being able to afford those types of clothes

And they removed their name & logo from all of their clothing.

Now all of the shirts & jackets look like the same plain thing I can get for Target for 1/4 the price

So why would I pay a fortune now when nobody can even see what brand it is?!?

Think you guys might be missing the point of Christmas here. Maybe Watch the grinch. (pun intended)

 

[JDS]

So thinking of treating myself with my next cash out to a nicer watch. I’ve got a few watches I consider “better” quality - cost between $300-500 - but never owned a “quality” timepiece.

I’ll never pay for a Rolex - the idea of 5 figures for a watch to me is excessive - at least to someone who doesn’t know much about what they are buying. But thinking of maybe a “poor man’s Rolex” and buying a Tudor Black Bay. Not so outrageously expensive that I’d be afraid to wear it - but can obviously see it’s a step above quality wise and of course made by the same parent company as Rolex.

I know flyingillini is our resident watch expert - so curious on your verdict. Worth the $$ or is there another brand I should look at in the price range? Just like the overall look - but again it’s a fairly timeless look that’s been copied by everyone too.

You deserve it pal, I say go for it and then you must post the pic to show your degenerate compadres.

 

[samsncharge99]

@flyingillini im pretty sure Illini is a watch expert and can help

 

[JDS]

@flyingillini im pretty sure Illini is a watch expert and can help

+1 Flyer knows his shit.

 

[jjgold]

You must buy high-end watches as an investment

 

[BMR Genie]

So thinking of treating myself with my next cash out to a nicer watch. I’ve got a few watches I consider “better” quality - cost between $300-500 - but never owned a “quality” timepiece.

I’ll never pay for a Rolex - the idea of 5 figures for a watch to me is excessive - at least to someone who doesn’t know much about what they are buying. But thinking of maybe a “poor man’s Rolex” and buying a Tudor Black Bay. Not so outrageously expensive that I’d be afraid to wear it - but can obviously see it’s a step above quality wise and of course made by the same parent company as Rolex.

I know flyingillini is our resident watch expert - so curious on your verdict. Worth the $$ or is there another brand I should look at in the price range? Just like the overall look - but again it’s a fairly timeless look that’s been copied by everyone too.

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