I think every man should buy a reasonably-priced watch. A watch in the US$200-$500 range can easily look nice enough to be worn just about anywhere, even to something black-tie, while not being so flashy as to make people think you're an idiot with more money than sense.
Personally, I swap between two watches that fell roughly within that price range; both of these watches were my father's, and now they're mine. That's another thing about good watches in styles that are neither overly plain nor flashy - they can be passed along for decades.
Totally agree--you don't need to spend a lot. It should be tasteful, not flashy. A leather strapped watch is always a stronger sign of status--no need to prove anything to anyone. You just ARE.
Eh I don't like Breitling, feels like you're trying too hard.
My old man gave me a Patek Nautilus when I graduated and it serves me well - No one is going to rob me at gun point because it doesn't look extraordinary, however when someone in the know notices it's an instant conversation starter.
Eh I don't like Breitling, feels like you're trying too hard.
My old man gave me a Patek Nautilus when I graduated and it serves me well - No one is going to rob me at gun point because it doesn't look extraordinary, however when someone in the know notices it's an instant conversation starter.
@CuriousCharacter: Patek Nautilus understated? You must've made your old man real proud! That watch retails for 26K to 80K+ depending on what type you get.
@CuriousCharacter: Patek Nautilus understated? You must've made your old man real proud! That watch retails for 26K to 80K+ depending on what type you get.
It depends, my dad is in his 50's and bought his Breitling when he got promoted. I would feel weird being in my 20's and spent $10k plus on a watch. It's like you have to earn it to buy it... But do whatever you want...
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i prefer to tape hundies on my arms
Unless your a collector seiko and rolex are unneeded.
no
I bought a $13 watch at Target last year. It still going strong. Granted that it's fake leather and it was made in China.
Buy a cheap watch and send me the money so I can buy an extra watch
I think every man should buy a reasonably-priced watch. A watch in the US$200-$500 range can easily look nice enough to be worn just about anywhere, even to something black-tie, while not being so flashy as to make people think you're an idiot with more money than sense.
Personally, I swap between two watches that fell roughly within that price range; both of these watches were my father's, and now they're mine. That's another thing about good watches in styles that are neither overly plain nor flashy - they can be passed along for decades.
Totally agree--you don't need to spend a lot. It should be tasteful, not flashy. A leather strapped watch is always a stronger sign of status--no need to prove anything to anyone. You just ARE.
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dont be a bitch and get a patek
Are you telling him to (not be a bitch) and (get a Patek), or not (be a bitch and get a Patek)?
Your money, your choice.
If you can afford it, then it's not expensive.
since when is breitling the epitome of expensive
I'm saving for an IWC right now, I did have a rolex gmt IIC but decided it was too common around these parts.
Eh I don't like Breitling, feels like you're trying too hard.
My old man gave me a Patek Nautilus when I graduated and it serves me well - No one is going to rob me at gun point because it doesn't look extraordinary, however when someone in the know notices it's an instant conversation starter.
Get something understated.
I second that.
@CuriousCharacter: Patek Nautilus understated? You must've made your old man real proud! That watch retails for 26K to 80K+ depending on what type you get.
I didn't say it was cheap.
Alright, you convinced me. I'll buy it for you. Just PM me your address.
If you have the money/care about watches.
I like watches and might collect in the future but at this stage I've got an $80 watch which looks very classy and nice IMO.
It depends, my dad is in his 50's and bought his Breitling when he got promoted. I would feel weird being in my 20's and spent $10k plus on a watch. It's like you have to earn it to buy it... But do whatever you want...
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