I know, I know, it's that trendy company, but imo they make really nice watches:
wedding gift from mom. a watch. help me decide.
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if money was infinite, i´d ask for a rose gold portuguese, black dial on a brown strap.
or a lange und sohne in pink gold.
but considering my mom´s suggestions (the submariner and the speedmaster) i´d like to keep it under $7000.
or a lange und sohne in pink gold.
but considering my mom´s suggestions (the submariner and the speedmaster) i´d like to keep it under $7000.
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Both look amazing. Both companies are owned by Richemont:
http://www.richemont.com/our-businesses.html
Another one of their brands is Officine Panerai. One of my coworkers just got a 1950 and was actually able to find it through a broker at a heavy discount.
http://www.richemont.com/our-businesses.html
Another one of their brands is Officine Panerai. One of my coworkers just got a 1950 and was actually able to find it through a broker at a heavy discount.
yeah, like road bikes, but without the pretention of "performance"
I can't tell which is more funny: Some of the responses here, or the fact that you came to Ridemonkey for advice on a $7,000 watch.
That said, the notion of thinking of this gift as an "investment" seems to miss the point. Hopefully you get something that lasts a lifetime and can be passed down to others. Get the one you want, regardless of resale value.
And I just can't resist:
That said, the notion of thinking of this gift as an "investment" seems to miss the point. Hopefully you get something that lasts a lifetime and can be passed down to others. Get the one you want, regardless of resale value.
And I just can't resist:
Says the guy that can't get enough UFC action.
what is the difference between a $5-7000 watch, or a $6000 bicycle or $5000 worth of camera, lens and flash?I can't tell which is more funny: Some of the responses here, or the fact that you came to Ridemonkey for advice on a $7,000 watch.
That said, the notion of thinking of this gift as an "investment" seems to miss the point. Hopefully you get something that lasts a lifetime and can be passed down to others. Get the one you want, regardless of resale value.
And I just can't resist:
they are all just different faces of the same thing; and many questions of similar equipment at similar prices have been answered in RM. never underestimate the collective wisdom of rm. i´ve gotten some pretty sound advice here, and a lot of laughs too.
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Fair enough, for the most part. As a source of info on random subjects, RM has been surprising me for years. But I would bet an Omega that far fewer people here have $7,000 watches than $6,000 bikes. And unless I missed it you're not trying to find the watch that will tell time the most accurately, so this is not really about performance of high-end equipment either.
Anyway, I hope you get something you really like. And congrats on getting hitched.
Here's a much better place to ask about watches
www.watchuseek.com
www.watchuseek.com
and unfortunately you must not be the only english-speaker who does not have a clue on how the world is, outside their zip code...
How many middle class Americans are shopping for a wristwatch that is the US GNP per capita ($48,450 USD)? Peru's is $5500 USD. Give it up, you are upper class, a one percenter, end of story:and unfortunately you must not be the only english-speaker who does not have a clue on how the world is, outside their zip code...
GNI per capita USD
Peru is in the top 20 for income inequality, the US is 42nd:
http://cs.fit.edu/~ryan/factbook/factbook/rankorder/2172rank.html?countryName=Malaysia&countryCode=my®ionCode=eas&rank=36#my
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Tell her you want a top of the line V10c....two birds, one stone.
Nothing wrong with a nice watch, especially for a gift. Just let all the haters keep hating. A nice watch will definitely out last any bike, camera, etc and most other things that you could easily spend the same amount on. To each their own...
Nothing wrong with a nice watch, especially for a gift. Just let all the haters keep hating. A nice watch will definitely out last any bike, camera, etc and most other things that you could easily spend the same amount on. To each their own...
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www.mkiiwatches.com
This guy's new site sucks, but he makes interesting stuff. Military and pro-inspired designs from the past, and you can customize your watch with the dial, hands, etc. you choose. And/or order a pre-made standard model.
I have his older "Vantage" model which is basically a Rolex Explorer homage. Little bigger and chunkier, which I don't prefer, but his stuff still isn't fashion-huge.
Innards are Swiss ETA automatic movements. They tell time nicely but don't cost a ton.
Only watch I'll likely ever own except whatever quartz digital I have in the dresser drawer at the time, too.
This guy's new site sucks, but he makes interesting stuff. Military and pro-inspired designs from the past, and you can customize your watch with the dial, hands, etc. you choose. And/or order a pre-made standard model.
I have his older "Vantage" model which is basically a Rolex Explorer homage. Little bigger and chunkier, which I don't prefer, but his stuff still isn't fashion-huge.
Innards are Swiss ETA automatic movements. They tell time nicely but don't cost a ton.
Only watch I'll likely ever own except whatever quartz digital I have in the dresser drawer at the time, too.
I wasn't trying to belittle you and it was meant to be a joke. And I have been to peru and other parts of the world. Peru's culture is beautiful...poor but beautiful...hence why I married one. So I actually consider myself well cultured and very understanding.and unfortunately you must not be the only english-speaker who does not have a clue on how the world is, outside their zip code...
But I wasn't joking about the sandals. That bit is true.
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For just $500 a day, you can adopt this peruvian kid........
(he needs to maintain his standard of living)
(he needs to maintain his standard of living)
lol, no problem. i know the sandals bit is true. but its from truck, not downhill bike, tires.
Must be JBPs.
No, his sundial doubles as a mustache comb.
No his mustache straightens the comb.
His mustache dictates time, not the other way around.
You guys don't have cell phones down there yet?
Some of us have access to the Courtesy Phone.. I suspect all the illicit chit happens there. I don't have access however....
Get an imitation watch and spend the rest on booze and strippers, or grab a Tissot they feel really well made for the money.
Just got a $220 quote to fix my Eco-Drive, didn't find my proof of purchase til after the warranty ran out
Just got a $220 quote to fix my Eco-Drive, didn't find my proof of purchase til after the warranty ran out
What model?Get an imitation watch and spend the rest on booze and strippers, or grab a Tissot they feel really well made for the money.
Just got a $220 quote to fix my Eco-Drive, didn't find my proof of purchase til after the warranty ran out
It's a five or six year old watch now, it sat round not working for over three years, and in Aus we pay a lot more that you guys also my price includes a new glass.
Not sure on the model, pretty sure it looks like this-
I pick up a Citizen Skyhawk titanium something something tomorrow, definitely not a wedding spec watch more a look at me I like useless toys watch, don't get one of them.
Why the ****ing **** do I keep getting sent to Bike Mags website? It is getting really annoying!
ever since i saw it for the first time, i lusted for a breitling emergency. i just cannot come to terms with the fact a QUARTZ watch costs $4000+
See post #10....definitely a great watch IMO if you like something a bit fancy but very functional without breaking the bank. I love mine.
Hmmm I'll go with flashy not sure about fancy, got mine today, really looks like it should have G-Shock branding on it.
It took a while to work out how to set the time as I can't use the radio thingy to update the time in Australia.
It's cool but I prefer my Tissot, very different watches, the Tissot feels really well built the Citizen doesn't, some of that might be because of how light it is though....
I'd say fancy in regards to how much stuff if can do functionality wise, which is a lot, while still looking expensive and "dressy". Flashy I associate with bright and sparkly but functionally basic.
And light?! Everyone that tries on my Citizen asks how I can wear a watch so heavy. Then again it has the SS case/band, not Ti.
I have a $60 Freestyle that tells time, bounces off the floor, doesn't break, has a stopwatch...and I can take back to REI for any reason.
This thread is ghey.
This thread is ghey.
Is that what lured you in?
RM is a very open-minded place as long as you're just like the rest of us.
Spending over $3k on a watch and not getting a Breitling is a classic dumbass move. Rolex are junk and look at me too pieces. Breitling is clean, classy, understated (well most of them), and built to take real abuse.
Clean and understated aren't words that I would use to describe most Breitling watches.
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