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MWes11

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Somewhat of a habit I have picked up. Love a good time piece. Love a good dime piece even more though. Anyone purchase any watches lately? If so, what was it?
 
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Pope John Wall II

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I like me some timepieces as well. Currently own a few that I really enjoy.

I've got:
Vintage Omega Speedmaster
Vintage Doxa
Vintage Timex that was my grandfather's flightwatch during WWII
Orient Bambino
Seiko Solar
and a Tisell

It's a pretty addicting hobby.
 
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natron20

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Y'all are some entry level watch collector ballers. Color me jealous. My nicest piece is a Smith's Radio Room watch bought off the WUS forum a few years ago.
 
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starchief

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Willy4UK said:
Austin, I'm lying out my teeth. I don't own a Rolex. Especially one made during WWII

I also don't have a vault in my wall either.

Actually, there is nothing I have said in any thread that is even remotely true.
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Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

And ... FIFY. :stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye:
 
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august-west

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Not so much of a wrist watch guy but I do have a nice collection of Rail RoadPocket watches. One of the best in my collection is an 1859 Civil War era Waltham P.S. Bartlett in a 16kt Gold hunters case. I also have an 18s Waltham Riverside Maximus, 23 jewels, in a 14kt gold hunter case that is worth some bank.
 
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BlueRaider22

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I have a basic Victorinox with green canvas band. I have 3 Citizen Eco-drives that I've collected over the last 10 yr's that absolutely won't die. I also have a pocket watch that my grandpa brought back from Germany during WW2
 
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AlbanyWildCat

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BlueRaider22 said:
I would love a Omega. Or Tag. Or Breitling. But school loans remain a priority.
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Tag = garbage
Breitling - i've always appreciated a navitimer
Omega - it was my first nice watch...bought it with my sign on bonus when I graduated UK. Spend the little extra and get an Omega.
 
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Big Blue Blair

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Get Bucket$ said:
Such as?
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There are other much higher end time pieces worth way more money, but personally, I respect the hell out of a Rolex because it's basically worldwide currency. Buy a $7,000 Rolex today and five years from now find yourself broke and alone in Bangledesh...well...you've got 7 grand usd on your wrist. Think Omega and Ball bring as much to the table in terms of quality, but there is no denying Rolex's worldwide appeal and value.
 
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Big Blue Blair

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As an Omega fan, I've always lived by the credo..."Buy an Omega if you care about a quality time piece, buy a Rolex if you care about your own image". That being said, I'd own a Rolex in a heartbeat, look at them often, but have too many other high dollar vices.
 
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starchief

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Los Gatos said:
There are other much higher end time pieces worth way more money, but personally, I respect the hell out of a Rolex because it's basically worldwide currency. Buy a $7,000 Rolex today and five years from now find yourself broke and alone in Bangledesh...well...they've got 7 grand on that wrist that used to be attached to your arm. Think Omega and Ball bring as much to the table in terms of quality, but there is no denying Rolex's worldwide appeal and value.
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FIFY
 
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Rex Kwon Do

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Rolex:

Day Date
Datejust
Sub
GMT IIC
Datejust (wife)

Non:

Mercedes Chrono (made by Tourneau iirc....black with black strap...sharp looking)
TAG white ceramic (wife)

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Do Rolex's hold their value the best? Best way to buy?
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Rolex does hold value best in my opinion. Buy pre-owned, that's what I've done and as long as you "buy the seller" and have it verified you are fine. The resale value (not that you would sell) is even better in that case. Take care of it and you won't lose a penny. I don't think that is necessarily true for the other brands in similar price range.

That said, I would like to buy a Panerai at some point and an Omega Planet Ocean with the orange...well, there are a lot of watches I'd like to have at some point.
 
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Kooky Kats

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No pics, Beyoncés?

Sinn U-1 with tegimented bracelet.


Also got an assortment of ****** watches not worth posting.

If hit lottery. Panerai Radiomir or Ennebi Fondale.
 
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dgtatu01

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Wife got me this for our 10th anniversary.



I want one of these someday



If I got that I would probably put a blue NATO or rubber strap on the other one.
 
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Rex Kwon Do

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^ You know they make the Milgauss with a blue dial now (with the same green crystal)....if you like Blue NATO. Also I think Everest makes blue straps....either way that would be a pretty loud watch. Anyways, that's probably the best looking of the three in that line.

Congrats on that anny gift....shew, you have a keeper.
 
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