I have the Carrera 16, absolutely love it. I posted it on page 10, post# 148.Might as well get in on this watch thread.
Like our Toyotas, another fine product and company from Japan. My cousin in Germany gave it to me in 1995. She had one exactly like it except the dial was a little smaller. It doesn't have the big gaudy "wearing a clock on your wrist look" like so many watches do these days. I've taken it to a depth of 171 feet scuba diving in Dominica, West Indies, that's 6-plus atmospheres, and altitudes in excess of 40,000 feet while flying across the Atlantic and Pacific oceans (no big deal). I've accidently dropped it several times over its 19 year life and it still keeps perfect time. My dream watch however, at least for my wallet size, is the TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 16. If I ever stop spending all my money on travelling, kiteboarding and 4Runner mods maybe I'll buy one. Probably won't take it scuba diving though.
I need a new watch but am not looking to spend more than $200-225. Recommendations?
As far as case size I can go anywhere from 39mm - 41mm, maybe 42mm. I've been looking on Amazon at some Bulova and Seiko but nothing has really caught my eye. Any other sites/brands out there to look at? Not really looking for a leather band either, would rather stainless
edit: I'm not a big enough "watch guy" to rationalize spending any more than that when I'm only 22 with student loans and a 16 year old 4runner that suck up the majority of my expendable cash, maybe in a few years
Congrats and enjoy it!! Life is too short. If you have a vice or two, feed it.
This is how I feel about this Sir....... I have wanted that watch for so many years now.....
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what is it?Had to get a fun summer beach watch......
what is it?
I like it. Simple, beefy without the steroidal ridiculousness of a super-manly-megawatch, waterproof, inexpensive, and the offset crown.The Seiko Orange Monster. SRP309. A legendary, reasonably priced diver.