Longines Watches
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on 6/3/12 at 5:34pm
What do you guys think about this watch vs Hamilton, Omega, and Tag. I don't care about it holding its value since they aren't too expensive. Eventually I want to get an IWC Portuguese Power Reserve, but that's like 20 years and $20k from now.

~$1,800
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Get the Longines Flagship
Get the Longines Flagship Heritage or the Conquest. Not a big fan of the Master series. It's a good watch with a decent movement.
Until you can afford the IWC Portofino (Portuguese if you have larger wrists) or JLC Master, the Longines is decent, as it can be dressed up or down (something that you can't do with a Tag)
When one man, for whatever reason, has an opportunity to lead an extraordinary life, he has no right to keep it to himself.
Anyone else really not like
Anyone else really not like the strap on this one?
bob_bsd: Anyone else really
Anyone else really not like the strap on this one?
I like the strap but not the white high contrast stitching on it. IMO it ruins the watch.
I don't know if my taste is
I don't know if my taste is any different from your guys' taste, but I always like my Tissot watches. The price is good, and the only Tissot watch I have ever bought for myself has lasted me 2.5 years now. It's movement is still good! I paid about 400 dollars for the watch, and while that is still a huge sum of money for myself, is a lot to spend for anyone to simply know the time lol
if you want something simple
if you want something simple go for a stowa
Just saying...
Love Longines watches. Have
Love Longines watches. Have my sights set on a Column Wheel Chronograph when I save up enough cash. That thing is beautiful.
Very pretty watch. 3 things I
Very pretty watch. 3 things I drool over in watches are (1) blued hands (2) white face and (3) gold case. This one is a keeper.
Nothing short of everything will really do.
rolex yacht-master or bust
rolex yacht-master or bust
turtles: if you want
if you want something simple go for a stowa
Stowa's quality control problems (outsourced movements) and rising prices are a big turn off, in my opinion.
When one man, for whatever reason, has an opportunity to lead an extraordinary life, he has no right to keep it to himself.
For 1800, save up and get a
For 1800, save up and get a used rolex.
Have you checked out Oris or
Have you checked out Oris or Baume et Mercier? Those are two of my favorite brands for the price range you're looking at.