Any watch collectors?

[Frederick Foresight]

I understand the confusion some folks may find about watches being "sexy". It's a weird thing, with me at least. To be honest? The coolest, sexiest watch I ever encountered was this one...

It didn't show you the time until you pushed a button on the bezel. THAT was cool and HAWT back then.

I remember! I think it was in 1977 that I bought a watch similar to the one on the right. I remember the brand, Elgin, and that I paid $75 for it, reduced (supposedly) from $150. I guess the winds of obsolescence were already blowing. It had two buttons on the side. I really liked it at the time.

Crazy times.

 

[lawrence-lugar]

Collecting, anything, is boring to me.
But if I were going to buy a watch (if I could afford it) I would buy a Patek Philippe Minute Repeater Tourbillon, Ref 5016P.

This is Definitely a classic case of...if you have to ask, you can't afford it...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/PATEK-PHILI...R-PERPETUAL-TOURBILLON-PLATINUM-/201787498494

 

[SoesWasBetter]

The price is hinted right in the name.

 

[truetype]

I wore a Rolex for 28 years albeit only a steel one.

Can't go wrong with that. I'm wearing a 2007 Sea-Dweller today. Simple, classic.

 

[marketsurfer]

Can't go wrong with that. I'm wearing a 2007 Sea-Dweller today. Simple, classic.

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My favorite rolex. You need a rubber strap from http://www.horusstraps.com/products/graphite-camouflage-rubber-rolex-gmt-master-ii-strap

 

[Frederick Foresight]

My favorite rolex. You need a rubber strap from http://www.horusstraps.com/products/graphite-camouflage-rubber-rolex-gmt-master-ii-strap

Camouflage straps for a Rolex? Yeah, that'll hide it...

 

[Baron]

I loved my Roger Dubuis Easy Diver Chronograph when I bought it ten years ago, and I still love it today!

 

[lawrence-lugar]

Ulysse Nardin Circus Minute Repeater http://www.ebay.com/itm/361862516693;

I like this watch, and what it symbolizes in regards to trading the market -- you kind of have to understand the emotions and logic of animals. The relationship between what may seem like irrational crazy animals, and humans. The interrelationship between the two...trading is part art, part science.

 

[Frederick Foresight]

 

[marketsurfer]

As is this---

I loved my Roger Dubuis Easy Diver Chronograph when I bought it ten years ago, and I still love it today!

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By far my favorite watch of all time. Great daily wearer and the movement is exquisite.