Anyone like watches? post a pic? - LotusTalk

wantanelise · 02-16-2008, 03:51 PM

I would like to get a nice watch, not a really expensive one though. Anyone have a nice watch? Care to post a pic, or a pic of one you want? Im not sure why but Ive noticed kind of a connection between car guys and watches...

Noble · 02-16-2008, 03:53 PM

Can I hijack your thread?

I'm looking for a nice reasonably priced watch

ransackman · 02-16-2008, 03:55 PM

Too Lazy to post picture, I've got some.
Cartier Tank, Breitling Bentley GT (white dial), couple technomaster (This was when thy came out, bought a few with the hip hop crowd

), 2 micheles, one deiver and one just a day,date. Citizen's, Seiko's.
I'm probably forgetting some but these are the one's I know.
I'm after a patek phillipe, anybody selling?

Chrome_Orange · 02-16-2008, 03:56 PM

I love this watch

I wear an Omega at the moment

ransackman · 02-16-2008, 03:58 PM

Holy Coincidence Batman!!! POW!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chrome_Orange

I love this watch

I wear an Omega at the moment

wantanelise · 02-16-2008, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Noble

Can I hijack your thread?

I'm looking for a nice reasonably priced watch

lol, ya you can, how did I miss that! thanks

wantanelise · 02-16-2008, 04:48 PM

I like the looks of the stauer watches but, this is going to sound stupid, but theyre not expensive enough. I want a more high end one. What do you think about the looks of these?

Chrome_Orange · 02-16-2008, 04:53 PM

I like the black

AnsisK · 02-16-2008, 06:18 PM

I can't find the model name or any other trace of my watch online. All I know is that it is a Guess, and it might just start more conversations than an Elise.

I had to take my own picture of mine:

I don't know what you mean by "not really expensive" but this one set me back a little under 2 hundo.

wantanelise · 02-16-2008, 06:21 PM

wow, i like that, very nice! By not really expensive i mean under 400

wantanelise · 02-16-2008, 06:26 PM

Heres a couple of my current watch I bought in NYC for 30 bucks a long time ago, Tag Heuer used to have an archive and I couldnt tell the differance between mine and the real... I like to think its just stolen and not a fake... wishfull thinking!

pla_time · 02-16-2008, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wantanelise

I would like to get a nice watch, not a really expensive one though. Anyone have a nice watch? Care to post a pic, or a pic of one you want? Im not sure why but Ive noticed kind of a connection between car guys and watches...

You really need to get this one. It is the "in thing" for Lotus owners.

wantanelise · 02-16-2008, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pla_time

You really need to get this one. It is the "in thing" for Lotus owners.

i dont want a lotus anymore then...

wantanelise · 02-16-2008, 06:38 PM

any better brands for small wrists?

Darth G-F · 02-16-2008, 07:06 PM

I have a Breitling SuperOcean. I love the Breitling.

If money was no object I'd get a Zenith.

If you want a good watch and not pay too much, Oris makes really nice ones. They have super light version made of titanium and carbon.

wantanelise · 02-16-2008, 07:14 PM

Ive found that i like vintage style i guess. Are steinhausen and Stauer good brands, they make excellent looking stuff for under $400.

Vishus_1 · 02-16-2008, 07:42 PM

Steinhausen and Stauer do not have good reputations for long term quality. Although they purport to be German made - they in fact have a Chinese movement.

A lot of watch manufacturers have seem the lines blurred when some companies started parting out components of watches to other countries just to be able to label them as "MADE IN" --- fill in the blank.

It's like cars these days - it may be a british manufacturer but it is assembled somewhere with parts from all over the world. The Swiss used to be so strict when it came to labeling their watches - but even now they can be tricky to figure out.

The movement is the most critical piece. These Chinese and most Japanese movements are second rate quality. Swiss movements are considered the best, most durable and accurate time pieces.

Stauer and Stienhausen are the same company. They took the rights of a registered name and really mislead with their advertising and representation. Both have been known to fail after a short time or after minor contact with water (rain).

An opposing point of view I have heard dismisses Stauer and Steinhausens longevity by argueing you get what you pay for and that it isn't ridiculously expensive.

My opinion - be informed and make your own decision. If you feel the few hundred $ for a Stauer or Steinhausen is disposable and dont mind the short term investment - well fine. But if you are looking to make a long-term purchase, either hold off or get something else with a quartz movement.

wantanelise · 02-16-2008, 08:08 PM

thanks, where should i go for that kind of style and good quality? I would like it to last me... indefinately.

How are actual vintage watches price to quality ratio vs new watches price to quality ratio?

wantanelise · 02-17-2008, 07:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mspaul

Too Lazy to post picture, I've got some.
Cartier Tank, Breitling Bentley GT (white dial), couple technomaster (This was when thy came out, bought a few with the hip hop crowd

), 2 micheles, one deiver and one just a day,date. Citizen's, Seiko's.
I'm probably forgetting some but these are the one's I know.
I'm after a patek phillipe, anybody selling?

10 G's or 100? There are plenty on e bay...

http://cgi.ebay.com/Patek-Philippe-M...QQcmdZViewItem

wantanelise · 02-17-2008, 09:14 AM

Does the law of diminishing returns apply to watches?

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wantanelise Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: upstate NY Posts: 1,077	I like the looks of the stauer watches but, this is going to sound stupid, but theyre not expensive enough. I want a more high end one. What do you think about the looks of these? Attached Images

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wantanelise Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: upstate NY Posts: 1,077	Heres a couple of my current watch I bought in NYC for 30 bucks a long time ago, Tag Heuer used to have an archive and I couldnt tell the differance between mine and the real... I like to think its just stolen and not a fake... wishfull thinking! Attached Images

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Darth G-F Liberté! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Quebec City Posts: 1,084	I have a Breitling SuperOcean. I love the Breitling. If money was no object I'd get a Zenith. If you want a good watch and not pay too much, Oris makes really nice ones. They have super light version made of titanium and carbon. __________________ BMWCCA Instructor VanDiemen F2000 2008 BMW 328Xi 2006 Lotus Elise Chrome Orange Ronin Katana

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ransackman retarted user Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 468	Too Lazy to post picture, I've got some. Cartier Tank, Breitling Bentley GT (white dial), couple technomaster (This was when thy came out, bought a few with the hip hop crowd ), 2 micheles, one deiver and one just a day,date. Citizen's, Seiko's. I'm probably forgetting some but these are the one's I know. I'm after a patek phillipe, anybody selling?

02-16-2008, 03:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
Chrome_Orange Boo to the repost nazis! Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 104	I love this watch I wear an Omega at the moment

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Chrome_Orange Boo to the repost nazis! Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 104	I like the black

02-16-2008, 06:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
AnsisK Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,186	I can't find the model name or any other trace of my watch online. All I know is that it is a Guess, and it might just start more conversations than an Elise. I had to take my own picture of mine: I don't know what you mean by "not really expensive" but this one set me back a little under 2 hundo.

02-16-2008, 06:21 PM	#10 (permalink)
wantanelise Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: upstate NY Posts: 1,077	wow, i like that, very nice! By not really expensive i mean under 400

02-16-2008, 06:38 PM	#14 (permalink)
wantanelise Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: upstate NY Posts: 1,077	any better brands for small wrists?

02-16-2008, 07:14 PM	#16 (permalink)
wantanelise Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: upstate NY Posts: 1,077	Ive found that i like vintage style i guess. Are steinhausen and Stauer good brands, they make excellent looking stuff for under $400.

02-16-2008, 07:42 PM	#17 (permalink)
Vishus_1 Super charged! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 524 Images: 19	Steinhausen and Stauer do not have good reputations for long term quality. Although they purport to be German made - they in fact have a Chinese movement. A lot of watch manufacturers have seem the lines blurred when some companies started parting out components of watches to other countries just to be able to label them as "MADE IN" --- fill in the blank. It's like cars these days - it may be a british manufacturer but it is assembled somewhere with parts from all over the world. The Swiss used to be so strict when it came to labeling their watches - but even now they can be tricky to figure out. The movement is the most critical piece. These Chinese and most Japanese movements are second rate quality. Swiss movements are considered the best, most durable and accurate time pieces. Stauer and Stienhausen are the same company. They took the rights of a registered name and really mislead with their advertising and representation. Both have been known to fail after a short time or after minor contact with water (rain). An opposing point of view I have heard dismisses Stauer and Steinhausens longevity by argueing you get what you pay for and that it isn't ridiculously expensive. My opinion - be informed and make your own decision. If you feel the few hundred $ for a Stauer or Steinhausen is disposable and dont mind the short term investment - well fine. But if you are looking to make a long-term purchase, either hold off or get something else with a quartz movement.

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wantanelise Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: upstate NY Posts: 1,077	thanks, where should i go for that kind of style and good quality? I would like it to last me... indefinately. How are actual vintage watches price to quality ratio vs new watches price to quality ratio? Last edited by wantanelise : 02-16-2008 at 09:15 PM.

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