watches...

[madesicc88]

I have had a G-Shock GW-7900B on my wrist almost 24/7 for close to 5 years now. I have a few other watches but prefer G-Shocks as I never have to worry about it, it's starting to show its age but still my favorite watch. I have 4 other Gs.

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[Thai]

https://techcrunch.com/2017/05/17/swiss-watch-exports-dropped-for-a-third-year-in-a-row/

"Swiss exports have fallen for the third year in a row. This hasn’t happened since 1930, in the depths of the Depression."

 

[spc54]

love me an old school rolex with a leather band!!!!

 

[good2go]

I love my automatic Citizen, Onega, Seiko, Movado, Rolex watches but I really enjoy wearing odd/unique automatic mecahnical timepieces.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7QZbJSHJE0ROC1mcVpCZEVGMjg/view?usp=drivesdk

 

[snhrph]

I'll take a classic looking mechanical watch over an e-watch any day. It's bad enough that I get my emails on the phone, I definitely do not want to see them on my wrist.

 

[Thai]

I'll take a classic looking mechanical watch over an e-watch any day. It's bad enough that I get my emails on the phone, I definitely do not want to see them on my wrist.

Well, the notification can be adjusted anyway you want.

 

[snhrph]

Well, the notification can be adjusted anyway you want.

But you missed the entire point of my post - I do NOT want to adjust the settings.

I'm not here to argue the merits if one versus the other, I'm just expressing my opinion and preference.

 

[Thai]

But you missed the entire point of my post - I do NOT want to adjust the settings.

I'm not here to argue the merits if one versus the other, I'm just expressing my opinion and preference.

You're right...i missed your entire point that you had in your head...unfortunately, i do not read minds despite what you hear.

I guess that you do not adjust your watch bands to fit your wrist either...or adjust the time with daylight saving time....

 

[ToyoT4R]

I'll take a classic looking mechanical watch over an e-watch any day. It's bad enough that I get my emails on the phone, I definitely do not want to see them on my wrist.

Agreed and they look fantastic. Plus timepieces like Rolex, Omega, Breitling, Baum & Mercier, etc keep going up in value. Like art that you wear.

 

[Thai]

Agreed and they look fantastic. Plus timepieces like Rolex, Omega, Breitling, Baum & Mercier, etc keep going up in value. Like art that you wear.

A few specialized Rolex maybe...the rest, no. Not true at all.

 

[BlackWorksInc]

Your guy's watches make me jealous. I'd like to afford a nice watch one of these days, I've always had a soft spot for old pocket watches; I'm not sure why but I've always been enamored by them; particularly the lidded style.

The fanciest watch I have is this Seiko Cal. 7T62, my father bought it for me as a gift on a cruise we took a long time ago; ironically I mistook it for a diver's watch (a hobby I did more back then) and was surprised when I realized it was an aviator's watch. None the less it's my "dress watch" for when I dress up.

I'd probably wear a watch more often if I wasn't a mechanic. I did try when I was younger with a nice black Fossil watch I had, but between it always getting dirty and forgetting it at home or at work I just gave up and stuck with my phone.

 

[snhrph]

I guess that you do not adjust your watch bands to fit your wrist either...or adjust the time with daylight saving time....

Not only do I adjust the bracelet to fit my wrist, but I also adjust it to fit over my wet-suit when I go diving. (Yes, I am actually one of the few people that use the Submariner for its intended purpose)

Agreed and they look fantastic. Plus timepieces like Rolex, Omega, Breitling, Baum & Mercier, etc keep going up in value. Like art that you wear.

A few specialized Rolex maybe...the rest, no. Not true at all.

Have to agree with Thai :welcome: - not all luxury watches go up in price. It really depends on the individual watch. It also seems that the more expensive brands and models do better than less costly ones. Typically a Rolex, AP, or PP, will appreciate a LOT better than Omega or Baum.

 

[verbutani]

I've had two rolex watches, where the Oyster Perpetual kept breaking so I gave up on it.

I thought they were robust. But they're not.
I thought they told time well - but they don't.

They're just pretty.
Lesson learned.

 

[Thai]

Have to agree with Thai :welcome: - not all luxury watches go up in price. It really depends on the individual watch. It also seems that the more expensive brands and models do better than less costly ones. Typically a Rolex, AP, or PP, will appreciate a LOT better than Omega or Baum.

Those brands (Rolex, AP, PP) do well in resale value. However, regarding Rolex, it is the stainless steel that hold value better than the gold/platinum. But even here, it is more about losing LESS value over time, not exactly gaining value. The rare exception of gaining value that comes to mind for most is the Rolex Daytona, which has gained some value if in mint condition...but if so, then why did that person buy it in the first place?

ToyoT4R, Omega loses value quite a bit actually...been there done that. Baum...that's worthless as soon as you left the store.

 

[Thai]

A good traditional mechanical watch vs. Apple Watch value.

Traditional mechanical watch needs to be service every 5 years (on average...most sooner, but i assume the best here in favor of mechanical) at a cost of around $500. (Rolex charges $800+ last i had done. Omega charges around $500+. Others little less.) Traditional mechanical watch initially costs around $2000 for a good one with decent quality movement.

Apple Watch has a lifespan of 3 years...Apple generally supports their devices to 5 years, but i assume the worst here. New Apple Watch costs $400 (on average).

Keep wearing for 30 years.

Traditional watch in 30 years costs you = $3000 of servicing + $2000 of initial cost = $5000.

Apple Watch if you buy new every 3 yrs = $4000 + $400 of initial purchase = $4400.

Now, if you own an Omega, then cost of ownership is higher. If you own a cheap mechanical watch, then costs will be lower. Same for Apple Watch depending on which model you buy.

 

[Tatback]

I will eventually get myself a dress watch but my every day is a Tissot T-Touch and I couldn't be happier.

 

[ToyoT4R]

A few specialized Rolex maybe...the rest, no. Not true at all.

That may be true if one looks at watches as an investment. In my case I have a few Omega, Breitling, and Ulysse Nardin. They haven't shot up in value investmentswise but they are worth more than I paid for them.

 

[Thai]

That may be true if one looks at watches as an investment. In my case I have a few Omega, Breitling, and Ulysse Nardin. They haven't shot up in value investmentswise but they are worth more than I paid for them.

Go and try and sell it. No where near what you paid. Don’t look at the new prices and assume. You’ll be lucky to recover 50%!

 

[MossJenks]

I've had two rolex watches, where the Oyster Perpetual kept breaking so I gave up on it.

I thought they were robust. But they're not.
I thought they told time well - but they don't.

They're just pretty.
Lesson learned.

That was my experience with the one Rolex I owned. Plus I just thought it was......well, "generic" comes to mind but I'm not sure that's the term I'm looking for. What I mean is that everyone knows Rolex and I guess if you want everyone to recognize that you're wearing an expensive watch it's a good thing but I kind of like watches that only people that are into watches will recognize. The good thing is that the resale on it was good as mentioned.

I've got a Breitling Aerospace that still looks "high-tech" even though it's 30 years old, a 1960 Omega Speedmaster that was my dad's college graduation present and a Baume et Mercier Capeland plus a couple cheaper TAG-Heuers. Half the time I just wear my "classic-series" Casio A168W though so I don't have to worry about it. More accurate than the expensive ones and if I scratch it or bash it Amazon will send me a new one for $17! It's got a nice understated elegance to it, I think:

The good ones don't need service very often but that can be kinda brutal. My B&M is sitting in a drawer right now because it desperately needs a cleaning but the factory service is somewhere around $500! I just keep finding higher priority things to spend my money on.

 

[ToyoT4R]

Go and try and sell it. No where near what you paid. Don’t look at the new prices and assume. You’ll be lucky to recover 50%!

I paid $1200 for my Omega Seamaster. Used are trading for $1400-2000.
I paid $1100 for my Breitling. Used ones are selling for close to $2000.