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July 15, 2012 at 7:42 PM #748087July 15, 2012 at 9:43 PM #748093
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Participant[quote=moneymaker]I have a $50 watch from Costco, a Wenger I think. Use to worry about scratching it, then I learned how to change the crystal myself. They are so inexpensive I ordered a whole bunch online for the future. Funny thing is since I’ve changed it I haven’t gotten any scratches on it, so maybe they use cheaper crystals @ the factory.[/quote]
Now this is one smart guy, right up my alley!Truth be told, there is something to knowing the watch is durable, like an old friend.
I’ll go back to winding my FOMEX watch about now …
July 15, 2012 at 10:46 PM #748095scaredyclassic
Participanta fancy automatic watch makes me feel…special…competent…more together…
July 15, 2012 at 11:13 PM #748096Allan from Fallbrook
Participant[quote=squat250]a fancy automatic watch makes me feel…special…competent…more together…[/quote]
Scaredy: You and James Bond both: http://www.jamesbondwatch.org.uk/omega-seamaster
July 16, 2012 at 4:53 AM #748103Anonymous
GuestI wear, and have worn for the last thirty years, a cheap Casio. It’s water resistant, has an alarm and a stop-watch function and works great until the battery dies. Then I replace the battery and soldier on.
No one wants to steal it.
I never take it off except to change the battery.
It always works.
I wear it in the surf. I wear it in the shower.
It’s not a style statement.
I don’t have to worry about it. If it breaks I buy another, cheap.
July 16, 2012 at 7:02 AM #748104Participantgears. springs. incredibe complexity in a tiny package. A watch used to be a staggeringly amazing thing.
an old school watch, with gears, is still unique — mechanical.
the nonreplaceability of it is part of the charm.
makes me feel better dressed also.
July 16, 2012 at 7:50 AM #748107desmond
Participant[img_assist|nid=16449|title=Bulova|desc=I have this antique Bulova, on a big night out I wear this and my wedding ring. Not sure of the model, could not find it on mybulova.com.|link=node|align=left|width=100|height=75][quote=flyer]Have a vintage Bulova Accutron Astronaut given to me by my Dad, who collected watches. Have tried many others, but always go back to this one. Old-fashioned or not, love the watch and the memories that go along with it.[/quote]
July 16, 2012 at 9:01 AM #748112sdrealtor
ParticipantWhat does a big night out look like on Pine Mountain? Fish fry, pot luck, pig roast;)
July 16, 2012 at 9:01 AM #748113Participant[quote=squat250]gears. springs. incredibe complexity in a tiny package. A watch used to be a staggeringly amazing thing.
an old school watch, with gears, is still unique — mechanical.
the nonreplaceability of it is part of the charm.
makes me feel better dressed also.[/quote]
Even more amazing are the machine tools they used to make the watches. All standard machine shop tools but on a miniature scale.I like the autoquartz movement. It uses a pendulum to generate electricity to charge the battery.
July 16, 2012 at 10:08 AM #748116Participant[quote=sdrealtor]What does a big night out look like on Pine Mountain? Fish fry, pot luck, pig roast;)[/quote]
If our EBT card gets accepted down at the general store the the sky is the limit.
July 16, 2012 at 10:38 AM #748118Participantlol
July 16, 2012 at 11:18 AM #748122briansd1
GuestI kinda want a Rolex, just because I’m jealous my brother has one. But I agree with your kids, squat. A watch is for old folks.
The price of some Rolex, you could buy a rental condo in Las Vegas.
July 16, 2012 at 11:25 AM #748123an
Participant[quote=briansd1]I kinda want a Rolex, just because I’m jealous my brother has one. But I agree with your kids, squat. A watch is for old folks.
The price of some Rolex, you could buy a rental condo in Las Vegas.[/quote]
I guess I’ve been an old person since I was a teenager then.A Rolex/Omega for a guy is like a Luis Vuitton for a gal. It’s a luxury item. Same can be said with cars as well. You can get a S63 AMG or a Camry for a fraction of the cost. You can get a Camry and use the price difference and buy a rental condo in Vegas. Some rather have a S63 and no “condo in Vegas”, but I’m sure most who drives S63 have both.
July 16, 2012 at 12:07 PM #748125Participant[quote=AN][quote=briansd1]I kinda want a Rolex, just because I’m jealous my brother has one. But I agree with your kids, squat. A watch is for old folks.
The price of some Rolex, you could buy a rental condo in Las Vegas.[/quote]
I guess I’ve been an old person since I was a teenager then.A Rolex/Omega for a guy is like a Luis Vuitton for a gal. It’s a luxury item. Same can be said with cars as well. You can get a S63 AMG or a Camry for a fraction of the cost. You can get a Camry and use the price difference and buy a rental condo in Vegas. Some rather have a S63 and no “condo in Vegas”, but I’m sure most who drives S63 have both.[/quote]
AN: All things equal, better to have the AMG than the Camry. You only live once, and living well is the best revenge.
Plus, it’s a lot more fun to romp on it with an AMG than a Camry.
July 16, 2012 at 12:07 PM #748126The-Shoveler
ParticipantI wear a watch all the time when I am working,
Somehow keeps me focused , nothing too fancy just a bulova. -
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