watch lovers....what's your favorite watch?

[mebiuspower]

I found these shots in a magazine called Kommando. Sinn EZM2 issued to the German GSG9 special police unit.

[Deal4US]

When I was in high school I had Swiss Military, Wenger, and ESQ. They were all good Quartz watches.
Last few years, I have been buying Tags exclusively.

My last few years purchased:

My Daily/Vacation Watch - Formular 1 Alarm :
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My Wife Daily/Vacation Watch - Formular 1 :
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My First Tag - Kirium:
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My Wife First Tag - Link:
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Bought these last 3 Months:
Monaco:
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Aqua Racer:
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Carrera Twin Time:
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Our next to be purchase Tags:
Monaco Steve McQueen Edition
Aqua Racer Two Tone Gold and Stainless Steel with Diamond in the Gold Bezel
Now I need a box for these watches and a Watch Winder for the Automatic

[tcentea]

Just got this -- gorgeous watch and great value to boot (from mywatcheshub).



I would also like to say thanks to all of you fine gentlemen (and ladies?) in this thread -- it's a great resource for someone who's just getting into watches and watch collecting.

With that in mind, I do have two questions:

1) What watch blogs/forums do you recommend for a newbie?

2) For my next purchase, I'm looking into a Seiko SKX007. Are there major differences between the various versions (-K, -J, etc...)? If so, which is the best value?

[steve-0101]

Just got this -- gorgeous watch and great value to boot (from mywatcheshub).



I would also like to say thanks to all of you fine gentlemen (and ladies?) in this thread -- it's a great resource for someone who's just getting into watches and watch collecting.

With that in mind, I do have two questions:

1) What watch blogs/forums do you recommend for a newbie?

2) For my next purchase, I'm looking into a Seiko SKX007. Are there major differences between the various versions (-K, -J, etc...)? If so, which is the best value?

Nice. Very similar to mine.



To answer your questions:

1) WUS (watchuseek)

2) I just picked up an SKX007 last month. Great watch, great value. I like it better on rubber than jubilee, but I'm looking at a wjean super oyster bracelet for it. The J designation is made in Japan, it will be engraved in the back, and in tiny print on the dial. It's more expensive and harder to find than the K. I'd say the K is a better value. I bought mine used (but like new) from the WUS BST.

If you like the SKX007 have a look at the SKX173. Very similar - I like it a bit better.

[SuperGT]

Has anyone picked up or thinking of getting the Tissot Seastar 1000? If so which AD in the GTA is the go to place for this watch? This is one of the few big bulky watch I like, still debating to go with blue dial or black dial.



http://swisswatch.sk/hodinky-tissot/...0664271105700/



A few pics from another forum of the front and back.

[Jeroyds]

Considering a purchase from JomaShop. (Hamilton)

Anyone have personal experiences shipping to Canada?

Will I have to pay duties?

Thanks

[steve-0101]

Considering a purchase from JomaShop. (Hamilton)

Anyone have personal experiences shipping to Canada?

Will I have to pay duties?

Thanks

What are you looking to buy? I was looking at a watch on jomashop and ended up buying it from Singapore instead. Either way, it's going to be grey market.

[Jeroyds]

What are you looking to buy? I was looking at a watch on jomashop and ended up buying it from Singapore instead. Either way, it's going to be grey market.

Hamilton H70515137 (http://www.jomashop.com/hamilton-kha...h70515137.html)

I'm VERY hesitant to buy from any Asian dealers with the amount of fakes produced. I would rather buy from a reputable grey market dealer than an unknown Asian dealer. (Please comment on this if you have another opinion)

I usually buy from Amazon, but this particular watch can't be shipped to Canada.

Thanks


EDIT: Quick search on Google and WUS indicates there aren't many (if any at all) fake Hamilton Khakis. If this is the case, I'm interested in any additional savings. Any suggestions?

[Longobongo]

I'm thinking of getting a Tissot, what do you guys prefer?

Tissot V8


or

Tissot PRC200


or something else? Also planning to get a watchbox too, I take bombay would be the best for that one right? I can't seem to find any other retailers that sells these things.

[steve-0101]

Hamilton H70515137 (http://www.jomashop.com/hamilton-kha...h70515137.html)

I'm VERY hesitant to buy from any Asian dealers with the amount of fakes produced. I would rather buy from a reputable grey market dealer than an unknown Asian dealer. (Please comment on this if you have another opinion)

I usually buy from Amazon, but this particular watch can't be shipped to Canada.

Thanks


EDIT: Quick search on Google and WUS indicates there aren't many (if any at all) fake Hamilton Khakis. If this is the case, I'm interested in any additional savings. Any suggestions?

You should be hesitant... Be wary of fakes, many coming from China. Singapore is generally a safe bet, ie watchesbay or creation watches are well regarded. I bought my Promaster nighthawk from watchesbay. I doubt they'll carry Hamilton though.

[steve-0101]

I'm thinking of getting a Tissot, what do you guys prefer?

Tissot V8


or

Tissot PRC200


or something else? Also planning to get a watchbox too, I take bombay would be the best for that one right? I can't seem to find any other retailers that sells these things.

I have the prc200 and love it. The V8 is really nice as well.

For watch boxes, mine are from Bombay.

[dOuble O]

Nice watches everyone. Keep the thread alive.

OT: Heads up, I will be posting the following watches soon on BST that have been collecting dust.

• Seiko Kinetic
• Tag F1 Chrono (Sport watch before batt conked out)
• Tag 2000 (still have the old post)
• ORIS Divers Date (work horse)
• DOXA TUSA Bnew 1/100 (never worn or even tried on)

[Kismet11]

I haven't worn or even owned a wrist watch for at least ten years now.

Correct I like the mobile phone as well and carry it with me always as the time is up to date and a handy item to have which why I never wear a wrist watch for that reason as well.
I hope i have a Swiss watch.

[emjhay]

i love the look for the v8 with the black face. it give it a more classy look. you can always change the vraclet to a leather croc to make it more dressy or a zulu for a casual look. i have a beige v8 and i still wear it every thursday at work. the prc200 on the other hand is great but they are way too many fakes out there that can be had for 60ish on ebay.

I'm thinking of getting a Tissot, what do you guys prefer?

Tissot V8


or

Tissot PRC200


or something else? Also planning to get a watchbox too, I take bombay would be the best for that one right? I can't seem to find any other retailers that sells these things.

[litachen]

Technomarine!