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Old 09-27-2012, 12:55 PM
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Well, I think I'm getting out of this hobby, and I'm going to need a new shiny something to cushion the blow of selling all of my gear.

My name is Murdoch, and I'm a watch-oholic! (yeah, that's right... watchohol.)

Anyways, I've been collecting for a while now, but they've all been relatively inexpensive (read: they don't last all that long). I'm looking to use a few of my tank sell off dollars and buy myself a big boy watch. I'm thinking somewhere in the realm of $500-$1000... MAYBE a little more than that for a spectacular watch. (definetly no more than $1500. No rolex, or brietling)

Anyways, I'd appreciate suggestions. I've been looking at Tissot... any opinions?

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Old 09-27-2012, 01:06 PM
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Garmin 610. Even under budget
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Old 09-27-2012, 01:24 PM
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I've used the watchshop.com a bunch but sometimes you get better deals on ebay. Not sure what you're into or what you have but a Rotary watch can make a cool addition to a collection.
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Old 09-27-2012, 01:46 PM
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Thanks guys.

Style wise, I'm looking for something along these lines:

http://us.tissotshop.com/men/prs200-...ort-watch.html

I'm more interested in suggestions for brand names though... quality is that main thing that I'm concerned with. I'm sick of my favorite watch becoming a dust collector in a drawer when it breaks. I started spending money on jeans because I'd go through $30-50 pairs at a rate of about 3-4 per year... I'm looking to do the same with my watches now. I've been mostly into Nixon, and Vestal but there have been a few others along the way.
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Old 09-27-2012, 01:59 PM
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I am a big fan of the citizen titanium eco line.

seeing your style I would recomend this one
http://us.tissotshop.com/men/prs200-...ort-watch.html

for me personaly, I like more of a dress watch, the sports/tech watches are to busy/bulkey for me

I think this will be my next one
http://www.citizenwatch.com/en-us/wa...del=AR3015-53E

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Old 09-27-2012, 02:46 PM
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Hi end, can vouch for quality

http://www.bernardwatch.com/

Vinatge and some new.. Canadian to boot. i do find a bit on the pricey side

http://www.derekdier.com/

Good variety, specializes in chronograph. Can vouch for them also.

http://www.farfo.com/
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I have a few Tissots, no issues with any of them. Last watch I bought was a Nite Chrono, it's selling feature for me is the tritium bottles instead of paint on the hands, face and bezel. So far it keeps time and takes abuse. I'd certainly buy another nite if I wasn't currently eyeballing a Victorinox Alpnach Chrono.

Online shops, I've had great luck with jomashop.com
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I am a big fan of the citizen titanium eco line.

seeing your style I would recomend this one
http://us.tissotshop.com/men/prs200-...ort-watch.html

for me personaly, I like more of a dress watch, the sports/tech watches are to busy/bulkey for me

I think this will be my next one
http://www.citizenwatch.com/en-us/wa...del=AR3015-53E

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Watches aren't needed as they used to be, unless you read pulses.
switch to shoes
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Watches aren't needed as they used to be, unless you read pulses.
switch to shoes
Needed? No. I have a cell phone to tell time if I 'need' to. Look good, yes. And there's no room in the closets for shoes on account of my wife... but that's about to change.
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