[QUOTE]Originally posted by tokyo_james

 

I like both Rolex's shown, beautiful watch.. I don't really wear watches right now, but once I graduate, Rolex, Cartier, Tag will be something to consider..

 

I mostly need a watch because there are just some venues that it's not appropriate or tactful to use my cell phone as my watch as I have for years now.

I like Rolex and TAG not for their name, but for their design. Simple, elegant and tough watches.

Watches just don't rank THAT high on my priority list. I'd rather spend the money on fun stuff for my cheap little car and save my money for travelling...

 

As an alternative to silver and gold, I like the idea of polished and brushed silver...a bit more understated but still with some flair.

 

yea me too.. it's not on the top of my priority list right now.. lol, I always use my cell phone to tell the time

 

Brant, I don't see why you keep comparing money spent to your car vs. a watch. Consider this also: your watch will be with you longer than your suspension! Also, your watch may have a higher chance of appreciation than your car. Cars will depreciate ya?

 

To me a watch isn't an investment...it's like a refrigerator. If I don't need one I don't buy one. If I need a small basic one I don't buy one with an ice maker. I buy what I need and a Rolex or Omega or TAG, as nice as they are, are more than I need.

I keep comparing it to my car because the reality is that my car is a higher priority in my life...and I'm not even willing to spend a ton of money on IT.

I'm not looking for an heirloom that'll be around for generations...just a watch that I like having on my wrist for a few years.

If I weren't digging myself out of massive debt I might drive a nicer car and be looking at a nicer watch...but I AM digging myself out of debt so I drive a cheap car and just want a solid performing watch. I'm SURE I can find an excellent quality watch in the $400 price range.

 

I love old Hamiltons, personally. I wish they were easier to repair.

Definitely some nice choices in your price range, Barn. Good luck!

 

Speaking of refrigerators, here's the decision I made...











Sorry for the bad quality, but it's hard taking a decent shot of a polished stainless steel watch in a room with bad lighting...

At any rate, it's the Tissot PRS200 in stainless steel (no 2 tone...looked too bling in person) w/ a blue face.

Was about $425 out the door and I'm very happy with it so far...in other words it tells time...

 

very nice!!!! Need better pics!!