Anyone know anything about watches?

monkentage · 26 Dec 2007 at 00:41

englishpremier said:
I just asked as one of my presents was a dkny dress type watch for the around £100. I like the really like look/design but would rather a watch by an actual watch maker.

I'm told i can take it back if like.

those watches are usually made by watchmakers who slap a designer label on them, timex wtc

astralcars · 26 Dec 2007 at 01:14

I've had a Citizen Eco-drive for a few years now. Looks tidy and is very light. Only downside is, the titanium strap picks up scratches over time.

/edit: Forgot to say, it was £130.

V4NT0M · 26 Dec 2007 at 01:14

£60 down from £100;

BlackDragon · 26 Dec 2007 at 01:35

I quite like the Everlast watches. I got this when I was in HK:

Quite a nice watch and have had a few comments about how nice of a watch it is. Got an alarm, interval timer and chronograph

englishpremier · 26 Dec 2007 at 10:35

i'm after more of a dress watch. decent size face and dark brown leather straps

Aod · 26 Dec 2007 at 10:46

BlackDragon said:
I quite like the Everlast watches. I got this when I was in HK:

http://www.everlastwatch.com/ImageLoader.aspx?s=l&ID=1631

Quite a nice watch and have had a few comments about how nice of a watch it is. Got an alarm, interval timer and chronograph

yikes, that is the ugliest watch i've ever seen!

mattyfez · 26 Dec 2007 at 11:26

Calvin Klien do some reall nice watches for around the £100 mark, simple and classy looking, I think.....I not keen on these big chunky flashy things with 17 dials.

gumbald · 26 Dec 2007 at 11:29

mattyfez said:

People would also question which market stall in Spain you bought it off though...

mattyfez · 26 Dec 2007 at 11:37

gumbald said:
People would also question which market stall in Spain you bought it off though...

Whats your point though? could say that about any watch with a recognisable name.

I bought a pretty convincing TAG from turkey a few years back, about £5. they have the full range, everything from swatch to rolex.

AlanJ · 26 Dec 2007 at 11:57

my girlfriend bought me this for christmas, was £125. I like it

webmonkeyuk · 26 Dec 2007 at 12:33

just got myself these 2 to go with the other 7 gshocks ive got

also comes in a nice box

and theres this one too

Bother were about £40-50 from USA, some of my other G's cost alittle more though

BennyC · 26 Dec 2007 at 12:43

Christopher Ward Make some nice watches, might be a bit out of your price range, though look about for promotional codes for money off. treated myself to a C4 peregrine for christmas

http://christopherward.co.uk/images/pd/lg/C4SKS.jpg

bakes0310 · 26 Dec 2007 at 12:47

I got a watch for xmas a Quartz model. Its a special watch, that you get in the Coldstream Guards. So far its got a grey strap, but if i manage to get into the guards they change it to a red and blue strap

webmonkeyuk · 26 Dec 2007 at 12:48

yeah do have some nice divers ones which go for around £150, had my eye on one of them for ages but still havent got round to getting one

Here do some nice watches too and quite resonable, some of them use Citizen movement too so you shouldnt have any problems there
http://www.wernersflyingwatches.com/default2.asp

helpimcrap · 26 Dec 2007 at 12:49

webmonkeyuk said:
snip

2 words... dress, watch.

i dont think any of them fall into that. great if you fall off mountains and stuff, but no good in a suit.

mattyfez · 26 Dec 2007 at 13:12

helpimcrap said:
2 words... dress, watch.

i dont think any of them fall into that. great if you fall off mountains and stuff, but no good in a suit.

Calvin Klien watches, not for navy seals, good for adding a classy touch to a classy evening out.

Foyman · 26 Dec 2007 at 13:24

Calvin Klien watches, not for navy seals, good for adding a classy touch to a classy evening out.

englishpremier said:
I just asked as one of my presents was a dkny dress type watch for the around £100. I like the really like look/design but would rather a watch by an actual watch maker.

Is Calvin Klein actually considered a watchmaker now? The OP would be in exactly the same position he is in now if he swapped his DKNY for a Calvin Klein.

webmonkeyuk · 26 Dec 2007 at 13:43

wasnt suggesting that he bought the same 2 as i have was just showing them off :cool:

mattyfez · 26 Dec 2007 at 14:29

Foyman said:
Is Calvin Klein actually considered a watchmaker now? The OP would be in exactly the same position he is in now if he swapped his DKNY for a Calvin Klein.

Who cares, you buy a watch because of its looks. They all tell the time to very good accuracy so therefore modern watches are an acsessory*, much like a bracelet or an earing, and should be worn according to the occasion.

I suggested ssomthing from the CK range, because they are smart and understated, and look good in any situation, from the office, to the pub, to the formal dinner.

*unless your a mountaineer or a deep sea diver.

Foyman · 26 Dec 2007 at 14:40

mattyfez said:
Who cares

The OP. He wouldn't have started this thread otherwise. Apparantly seeing the word watch in a thread title is enough reason to post about any watch regardless of whether it has anything to do with the thread.

And just because you buy a watch based solely on it's aesthetic values doesn't mean we all do.