watches...
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hikenbike
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I still prefer some things in life not be "smart"....and a watch, for me, is one of them much the same way I don't prefer instant replay, "forward progress", heart rate monitoring, and "pitch counts". Not everything should be an exact science and I enjoy the character and fascination with how a real watch with a real movement functions however imperfect it may be.
Thai
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All I know is that my watch has been great at getting me off my lazy butt!
Lazy by nature.Oh yeah, silent alarm has been great for my family!
hikenbike
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All I know is that my watch has been great at getting me off my lazy butt!
I don't need a watch for that. Climbing out of NY Penn Station and not being able to catch my breath for two blocks does it for me.
Victor_inox
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100% agree with that statement.
Thai
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But then again, sometimes the "smart" device may turn out to be useful (potentially saving a life?):
How An Apple Watch Helped Save A High School Football Player's Life
Man uses Apple Watch to self-diagnose heart condition - Quartz
Or what the future is for medical care of a patient: Rumor: Apple working on 'smart bands' for Apple Watch to add new health tracking functions
Another rumor yesterday is that Apple may be entering medical field (aka FDA regulation) with accessories associated with Apple Watch. This could mean diabetic monitoring, oxygen monitoring for sleep apnea, blood pressure, etc..
Remember, you have to look into the future before you discard something as not needed.
But yeah, my phase for mechanical watch is over. I love the engineering and tradition behind it, but daily practicality outweighs that.
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hikenbike
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If a device, any device, has a medical or life safety function of real value, integrity, and reliability then great and they certainly have their place........just don't call it a watch. Watches have their place too.
Thai
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What would you call Apple Watch or other smartwatches then? They tell time and date...even have chronograph functions. Casio calculator watch from 1980s was a "watch" also. How is an Apple Watch or Hauwei Watch different from the Casio that it cannot be called a "watch" by your criteria?
hikenbike
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Thai
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LOL...like it! However, Android fans will be offended because it has "pad" in the word!!
hikenbike
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LOL...like it! However, Android fans will be offended because it has "pad" in the word!!
DroidLet for them
Cobalt Anubis
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hikenbike
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Wow. No offense.....but if I saw those two Invictas in a store I'd say "Who on Earth would buy that?".........now I know. [emoji3]
Cobalt Anubis
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No offense taken.
Invicta must have at least 30 different men watch styles. Most of which are less than attractive to me. I am however very fond of two of their lines. The all metal Venom Chronograph & Venom Reserve Hybrid Venom series @ $500 ea. and select INVICTA TOURBILLON's that can sell for 1k plus. My black and blue venom is water proof rated for up to 1000 meters. How many watches have those performance specs? Its great for diving in the Bahamas. Its big and bright enough to see in the depths. The glow in the dark features work quite well. Very very very few chronographs are as handsome as the Venom Chronograph line at the Invicta price line and the warranty is not bad either. Omega, Rolex, Gucci, and Cartier have equally attactive chronographs for up to $15K which is more than I am willing to spend. The Omega Seamaster a non-chronograph (with the orange band) is probably next on my list. Its about $4,500 and all metal. I dont wear leather bands. Why are their so many different watch lines? Because one is not meant to suit the performance needs and aesthetics of everyone. I buy what works for me. To each his own.
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Victor_inox
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Longines in one box with invicta- I`m deeply offended.:ak472:
Having said that I`m not against invicta for the price you can buy them, not bullcrap MSRP they publish. Some of their pieces use nice mech movement.
Having said that I`m not against invicta for the price you can buy them, not bullcrap MSRP they publish. Some of their pieces use nice mech movement.
Cobalt Anubis
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Cobalt Anubis
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Invictas are so large that they typicaly only fit their own boxes. 55 and 60mm faces are not typical but they are great for diving in deep waters.
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you talking about a Planet Ocean? I can't picture a Seamaster with an orange band. Don't count out Omega's rubber bands. My PO came with that and I loved it. Looked good, wore well. Not what I expected out of that type of band at all.
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Cobalt Anubis
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Seamaster Planet Ocean Automatic Chronometer with a metal band at around $4,500. Im ok with a rubber band. Leather bands may breath better than metal but they require too much maintenance and eventually have to be replaced.
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Thai
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Omega PloProf? Very expensive, but would be ideal for you. May have to sell your first born, but a very unique diver!
Pre-owned on eBay falls within your price range.
NEW one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/MENS-OMEGA-...874030?hash=item464414076e:g:tGsAAOSwd0BVxjIK
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