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« Reply #90 on: December 07, 2020, 07:53:04 pm »
What a waste of money.  I'd rather have a Lambo.

A Lambo is a waste of money as well. The watch might be a better investment.
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« Reply #91 on: December 12, 2020, 12:52:15 pm »
I saw this on ebay a last week, and bid on it for about $30.  Biding is currently over $500 and I won't be pursuing it, obviously. Still, I think it's very cute. I like the dial color, and the rounded-square shape of it has a vintage appeal.  It's also a more reasonable size for my wrist, without looking dainty or girly.



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« Reply #92 on: December 12, 2020, 01:02:26 pm »
Very pretty. I doubt you could get a $30 "Omega" at a Shanghai street market.
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« Reply #93 on: December 12, 2020, 06:07:32 pm »
I saw this on ebay a last week, and bid on it for about $30.  Biding is currently over $500 and I won't be pursuing it, obviously. Still, I think it's very cute. I like the dial color, and the rounded-square shape of it has a vintage appeal.  It's also a more reasonable size for my wrist, without looking dainty or girly.

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That would’ve been the steal of the century!  Haha! 

Very nice looking watch. 

I think this screams “Kimmy”



But it’s 40mm, so still pretty big for a women’s watch.

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« Reply #94 on: December 13, 2020, 06:15:50 pm »
I saw this on ebay a last week, and bid on it for about $30.  Biding is currently over $500 and I won't be pursuing it, obviously. Still, I think it's very cute. I like the dial color, and the rounded-square shape of it has a vintage appeal.  It's also a more reasonable size for my wrist, without looking dainty or girly.

It's hard for me to comprehend a watch worth $500, unless not for sale anywhere and it's rare.  I'd never buy a new watch for that, it would have to be made of valuable minerals/gems.  Maybe this watch is silver with white gold lol.

I like nice things, but I don't like elitist bourgie things that cost way more than they're worth simply because it's a "high end fashion item".  Like spending $10 for a coffee at Starbucks.

My friend once told me his jeans were worth $800.  I can't think of anything more stupid.
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« Reply #95 on: December 13, 2020, 06:29:14 pm »
It's hard for me to comprehend a watch worth $500, unless not for sale anywhere and it's rare.  I'd never buy a new watch for that, it would have to be made of valuable minerals/gems.  Maybe this watch is silver with white gold lol.

I like nice things, but I don't like elitist bourgie things that cost way more than they're worth simply because it's a "high end fashion item".  Like spending $10 for a coffee at Starbucks.

My friend once told me his jeans were worth $800.  I can't think of anything more stupid.

A $500 watch is very, very far from “high end”.   For that you need to spend thousands. 

$500 gets you lower end mechanical watches, likely with East Asian movements, Japanese if you’re lucky.  Or mid-range quartz watches.  It might get you Swiss quartz parts.

I retire in a decade or so...   I’m putting away a small amount per week to buy myself a higher-end watch in the $5000 range, assuming things go to plan and I don’t need the $$$ for anything else.
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« Reply #96 on: December 14, 2020, 01:26:37 am »
One of the Tag Heuer Monaco’s worn by Steve McQeen in the movie Le Mans sold at auction for $2.2 Million.

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/steve-mcqueen-heuer-monaco-le-mans-phillips-auction-record

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« Reply #97 on: December 14, 2020, 12:16:20 pm »
One of the Tag Heuer Monaco’s worn by Steve McQeen in the movie Le Mans sold at auction for $2.2 Million.

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/steve-mcqueen-heuer-monaco-le-mans-phillips-auction-record



Yikes. Can't say I really like the Monaco. Some people must because they still make them.

That Timex looks like a fun watch. I wouldn't mind one of those.
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« Reply #98 on: December 14, 2020, 12:43:00 pm »
Yikes. Can't say I really like the Monaco. Some people must because they still make them.

I like the Monaco...  a lot.  But it’s certainly not for everyone, or for all wrists.  But I don’t think it’s a watch you’d wear every day....  I liken it to an Aston Martin convertible....  fun, functional, but not exactly a daily driver.

Or maybe more of a Miata...  you love it or you hate it...   not really an in-between. 

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That Timex looks like a fun watch. I wouldn't mind one of those.

I know!  It looks great!  $100.


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« Reply #99 on: December 14, 2020, 09:03:38 pm »
Right now the Fossil online store has a lot of stuff on sale.  This FB-01 HR smartwatch is half price, at $122.50 Canadian.



Unfortunately, only the one with the fugly silicone strap is half price. If you want the one with the stainless steel bracelet, it costs $189.

On the bright side, Fossil's non-smart FB-01 watches are also on sale right now! The "Pepsi" one below is $66 Canadian, and the stainless steel bracelet is compatible with the FB-01 HR smart watch.



So instead of ordering the FB-01 HR with stainless steel bracelet for $189, I've ordered the FB-01 HR with silicone strap plus the FB-01 Pepsi for $188.50.  I'll put the steel bracelet on the FB-01, put one of my spare NATO straps on the Pepsi, and throw the silicone strap in the trash. It will be my new kayaking/swimming watch.

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« Reply #100 on: December 14, 2020, 09:25:04 pm »
That would’ve been the steal of the century!  Haha! 

Very nice looking watch. 

The winning bid was about $1150 Canadian, so I was a long way from stealing it for $30.  :D

I think this screams “Kimmy”



But it’s 40mm, so still pretty big for a women’s watch.

It's pretty funky! Maybe a little bit too Ed Hardy for my tastes, but still pretty cool.

My Fossil Crewmaster is 46mm, so I'm okay with bigger watches.  That Citizen smartwatch that you guys liked is even bigger, and made me think twice about whether it was too much.

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« Reply #101 on: December 15, 2020, 12:00:27 am »
That Fossil definitely went for the Rolex Submariner Pepsi bezel look all the way!!



You sure hate silicone straps!!! ???

My Momentum dive watch has a silicone strap.  They infused it with vanilla so it smells nice!   ;D

Looks like a couple of cool watches!  Nice.


I picked up this guy during the big sale week...   



Jack Mason Halyard GMT.  It also comes in a ‘Pepsi’ bezel, but I went with the colourful teal and orange. 
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« Reply #102 on: December 15, 2020, 01:39:00 pm »
This is my wife's daily driver. She has had it for about 10 years and loves it.
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« Reply #103 on: December 15, 2020, 02:41:05 pm »
This is my wife's daily driver. She has had it for about 10 years and loves it.

Very nice chronograph!  I like the splash of colours on the dial and seconds hand.

Tissot is underrated, in my opinion.  They make some nice stuff. Although, they do have some stinkers too, but I think that’s the case with any of the larger manufacturers that are going for large sales volumes.

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« Reply #104 on: December 15, 2020, 03:15:24 pm »
Very nice chronograph!  I like the splash of colours on the dial and seconds hand.

Tissot is underrated, in my opinion.  They make some nice stuff. Although, they do have some stinkers too, but I think that’s the case with any of the larger manufacturers that are going for large sales volumes.

The stainless in this photo doesn't really do it justice. The actual watch has more shine to it.
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