Watch recommendations (1 Viewer)

[Bayouboy]

I'm in the market for a nice mens watch. I haven't worn a watch on my wrist for over twenty five years, but I think I want one to "look cool" when dressing up a bit. There are an infinite amount of choices out there, so I thought I'd poll my peeps. Looking for style, not necessarily function. What cha got?

 

[guidomerkinsrules]

Unfortunately the poster who used to like to talk about $50k watches doesn’t seem to post anymore

As for me, my phone tells time so I don’t really do watches anymore

 

[SystemShock]

It depends what do you mean by "dressing up". Do you mean suit? not jeans? Collared shirt? Or one-style-fits-all type of watch?

 

[Cage1]

I'm a fan of a good moonphase complication. I wear this one:

http://www.ballwatch.com/global/en/...r---16/moon-phase---nm3082d-sj-be---1855.html

It's moderately priced and clean looking automatic (and I don't know where you are in your journey, but a mechanical movement is a must if you're going for "nice").

You can go up from there. I like this RGM model. They're one of the only US luxury watch companies that also uses a US-built movement:

http://www.rgmwatches.com/watches#/caliber-20/

The "next step up" that I'm eyeing is this Jaeger-LeCoultre, but it's a bit much for now.

https://www.prestigetime.com/item/J...MImp7Px4v13gIVBhBpCh1i9AILEAkYDSABEgI4zPD_BwE

 

[superchuck500]

Unfortunately the poster who used to like to talk about $50k watches doesn’t seem to post anymore

That whole thing was weird.

 

[superchuck500]

I'm in the market for a nice mens watch. I haven't worn a watch on my wrist for over twenty five years, but I think I want one to "look cool" when dressing up a bit. There are an infinite amount of choices out there, so I thought I'd poll my peeps. Looking for style, not necessarily function. What cha got?

There are some watch guys on here. I think @zeetes might be, IIRC.

I hate to ask, but budget does matter. There are probably good options across various price points but it's silly to be talking $250 watches when you had $2,500 in mind, or $25k. Or vice-versa.

 

[guidomerkinsrules]

That whole thing was weird.

In a weird way I kinda miss him

 

[superchuck500]

In a weird way I kinda miss him

Didn't it go off the rails when he posted (perhaps in other threads) about not having money for this or that (while also posting about buying extremely expensive watches)?

 

[Cage1]

There are some watch guys on here. I think @zeetes might be, IIRC.

I hate to ask, but budget does matter. There are probably good options across various price points but it's silly to be talking $250 watches when you had $2,500 in mind. Or vice-versa.

And to add to this, I would say if you're not looking at $1000+, then the best bang for your buck would be a smart watch of some sort for $300. It'll do a lot more and people will think it's "cooler" than a $500 quartz movement watch.

 

[superchuck500]

I'm a fan of a good moonphase complication. I wear this one:

http://www.ballwatch.com/global/en/...r---16/moon-phase---nm3082d-sj-be---1855.html

It's moderately priced and clean looking automatic (and I don't know where you are in your journey, but an automatic movement is a must if you're going for "nice").

You can go up from there. I like this RGM model. They're one of the only US luxury watch companies that also uses a US-built movement:

http://www.rgmwatches.com/watches#/caliber-20/

The "next step up" that I'm eyeing is this Jaeger-LeCoultre, but it's a bit much for now.

https://www.prestigetime.com/item/J...MImp7Px4v13gIVBhBpCh1i9AILEAkYDSABEgI4zPD_BwE

This is a good post - shows that you can find a certain look or feature that you like, and then it's available with quality options across a pretty nice price range (you can spend $1,800 for the Ball or $30K for the RGM).

 

[guidomerkinsrules]

Didn't it go off the rails when he posted (perhaps in other threads) about not having money for this or that (while also posting about buying extremely expensive watches)?

Also something about owning a bar and maybe a gun range, maybe??

 

[Cage1]

I also like the Ball because they use Swiss movement, but they're an American company (USA! USA!)

 

[superchuck500]

The "next step up" that I'm eyeing is this Jaeger-LeCoultre, but it's a bit much for now.

https://www.prestigetime.com/item/J...MImp7Px4v13gIVBhBpCh1i9AILEAkYDSABEgI4zPD_BwE

I have been eyeing this Panerai Luminor 1950 (left-hand wind) w/ brown leather band. I like the classic mid-century look that still seems forwardly-stylish.



https://www.panerai.com/us/en/collections/watch-collection/luminor-1950.html

 

[Cage1]

That's pretty. Very clean design.

 

[superchuck500]

That's pretty. Very clean design.

I have a black band watch that I got years ago, don't wear it too much - it comes off as pretty formal. I wear my metal band explorer-style watch every day but want a brown-band alternative. The Panerai is awesome. Pricey though.