POLL: Do you wear a watch?

[lonestar50]

Love watches. Definitely a watch nerd. Love the style, but love the idea of having a precision mechanical watch on my wrist more. Unfortunately I lost all my watches to a fire a few years ago and haven't bought another one.

I did have a German Stowa Flieger watch was my daily wearer.

And a Halios Tropik Bronze. Loved the patina you could get on a bronze watch case

I think if I start another collection I'll start with a Stowa Partitio or a Junghans Max Bill. I guess I'm partial to German watches with a simple dial

 

[ThorneStockton]

No.

It's 10,000 steps a day

500 steps 6 times a day within 5 minutes

3000 steps within a half hour once a day

You get rewarded every day and can earn up to a couple thousand or so by the end of the year. They keep stats ranking the top 25 in steps that you can compare on the app against everyone in the company nationwide. Usually around 30k is first place. I try to average around 25k

A good incentive to stay in shape IMO.

A 25K step a day average is pretty solid and one that takes time to achieve for sure.

 

[IACub]

I've seen people that wear two watches, so they can wear their fancy analog watch and their Apple watch. Seems like too much. I'll take my old fashioned beauty, you can have your fancy step counter that tracks your every movement and gets you Tweets faster.

 

[IACub]

My favorite everyday watch

 

[ISUBryceC]

For those that say they don't wear a watch, I'm curious if you wear other jewelry beyond possibly a wedding ring. Saw at least one reference to a jewelry box, so just wondering if there are other go to options you guys lean into instead.

I've never worn a watch in my life. I wear my wedding ring but I don't own any other jewelry at all and have never worn any. I also don't own a suit so I'm not the one to ask probably. I'm 42 for reference.

 

[ThorneStockton]

Love watches. Definitely a watch nerd. Love the style, but love the idea of having a precision mechanical watch on my wrist more. Unfortunately I lost all my watches to a fire a few years ago and haven't bought another one.

I did have a German Stowa Flieger watch was my daily wearer.

And a Halios Tropik Bronze. Loved the patina you could get on a bronze watch case

I think if I start another collection I'll start with a Stowa Partitio or a Junghans Max Bill. I guess I'm partial to German watches with a simple dial

I've always had an attraction to some of the Sinn U1 models.

 

[St. Louis Hawk]

I have a Hamilton Intramatic, a couple basic G-Shocks and a Timex weekender for beaters, and my next and final watch purchase will be this bad boy:

Hands-On: The NOMOS Glashütte Tangente Neomatik 39 Silvercut

A fresh take on a classic, with just the right amount of "new."

www.hodinkee.com

 

[Kinnick.At.Night]

No. I don’t wear my wedding ring either. If I have a watch or ring on, I’m constantly fidgeting with it. Not a jewelry guy.

 

[lonestar50]

I've always had an attraction to some of the Sinn U1 models.

Sinn is another great German brand. I always liked Archimede Outdoor for a sporty outdoor watch

 

[lonestar50]

I have a Hamilton Intramatic, a couple basic G-Shocks and a Timex weekender for beaters, and my next and final watch purchase will be this bad boy:

Hands-On: The NOMOS Glashütte Tangente Neomatik 39 Silvercut

A fresh take on a classic, with just the right amount of "new."

www.hodinkee.com

Oh a Nomos! I had my eyes on them for a long time. I love the smaller under 40mm watch size

 

[Scruddy]

Love watches. Definitely a watch nerd. Love the style, but love the idea of having a precision mechanical watch on my wrist more. Unfortunately I lost all my watches to a fire a few years ago and haven't bought another one.

I did have a German Stowa Flieger watch was my daily wearer.

And a Halios Tropik Bronze. Loved the patina you could get on a bronze watch case

I think if I start another collection I'll start with a Stowa Partitio or a Junghans Max Bill. I guess I'm partial to German watches with a simple dial

I personally think German manufacturer A. Lange makes the best watches in the world.



As an example of their work

 

[St. Louis Hawk]

Oh a Nomos! I had my eyes on them for a long time. I love the smaller under 40mm watch size

Big fan. There are obviously many others I would like to own but I draw the line at 5k and I’m only gonna have 1 of those, and I’m gonna buy it damn close to retirement.

So no Sub, no Speedy, no Calatrava white gold, no Daytona, and no Lange.

 

[AuroraHawk]

I have accumulated a nice little collection of Tag Heuer F1 watches. But, my go to everyday is the same Tag Heuer worn by Matt Damon in the Jason Bourne movies. A gift from a client after a nice result . . .

Tag Heuer Link Chronograph "Jason Bourne" | Vintage and Prestige

Tag Heuer Link Chronograph CT1111 also known as the "Jason Bourne" was the Tag Heuer featured on Matt Damon's wrist in the three Bourne films.

www.vintageandprestige.com

 

[St. Louis Hawk]

I have accumulated a nice little collection of Tag Heuer F1 watches. But, my go to everyday is the same Tag Heuer worn by Matt Damon in the Jason Bourne movies. A gift from a client after a nice result . . .

I heart this one too.

TAG Heuer CAW211P Monaco Steve McQueen Calibre 11 Automatic for $5,675 for sale from a Trusted Seller on Chrono24

TAG Heuer Monaco Calibre 11 Listing: $5,675 TAG Heuer CAW211P Monaco Steve McQueen Calibre 11 Automatic, Reference number CAW211P.FC6356; Steel; Automatic; Condition Very good; Watch with original box

www.chrono24.com

 

[lonestar50]

Big fan. There are obviously many others I would like to own but I draw the line at 5k and I’m only gonna have 1 of those, and I’m gonna buy it damn close to retirement.

So no Sub, no Speedy, no Calatrava white gold, no Daytona, and no Lange.

It was the fact that they manufacture all their movements in-house that first attracted me to them. No off the shelf ETA or Sellita movements. Although I was only looking at their "cheap" Club models

 

[JustSayOV]

Yeah my company gives rewards for everytime you meet a step goal.

So........you make sure your watch is on your beatin' off wrist????

No step goal stands a chance

 

[Hoosierhawkeye]

I used to wear a watch but as cell phones became a bigger and bigger part of our lives I just started using my cell phone for telling time.

Because of cell phones it's functionality has gone away.

 

[BelemNole]

Hadn't worn one in a decade or more but got the Apple Ultra 2 this xmas.
I like it because I can leave my phone behind.

 

[ThorneStockton]

Big fan. There are obviously many others I would like to own but I draw the line at 5k and I’m only gonna have 1 of those, and I’m gonna buy it damn close to retirement.

So no Sub, no Speedy, no Calatrava white gold, no Daytona, and no Lange.

Could look at Tudor to fit that under 5k mark

 

[Tenacious E]

A 25K step a day average is pretty solid and one that takes time to achieve for sure.

The way I figure, 2K steps is about a mile. Who has time walk 12 to 13 miles a day?

 

[St. Louis Hawk]

Could look at Tudor to fit that under 5k mark

Yep! Looked at the Black Bay but right now will probably go Nomos Silvercut.

If I had GIAOT average wealth, I would simply buy both ….

 

[ThorneStockton]

The way I figure, 2K steps is about a mile. Who has time walk 12 to 13 miles a day?

One of those treadmill desks is among the only practical answer for your average desk worker.

 

[Scruddy]

Yep! Looked at the Black Bay but right now will probably go Nomos Silvercut.

If I had GIAOT average wealth, I would simply buy both ….

The tudor black bay chrono actually runs off a Breitling movement while the Breitling super ocean 2 runs off the tudor non chrono movement. Random FYI in case you wanted to buy a Breitling movement at a slightly reduced (very slight these days) price point and don't care about the "hood ornament"

 

[FormerlyCyberCy]

No. I considered getting an apple watch at one point, but then I realized I don't like getting notifications on my phone, so why would I want them on my wrist?

I do have a couple nice watches for formal events.

You can silence the notifications. I don’t even notice them. I like the golf app, weather, daily calendar and activity tracking.

 

[GlenHawk]

I love watches. Wear one every day, and my primary right now is a 42mm Hamilton Khaki Field.

I wear a Garmin for working out, camping, etc.

 

[IACub]

I didn't know this thread was going to turn into watch porn. Here's another one of my babies.

 

[Tenacious E]

I didn't know this thread was going to turn into watch porn. Here's another one of my babies.

I can't find a pic of my favorite watch that I never wear anymore, as it's 25 year old. This one is close, however:

 

[abby97]

A Tag Heuer when I want to feel pretty or and Eco Drive most days.

 

[B1GDeal]

Used to but lost it on fisting night at/in OP Mom’s house.

It's no coincidence that OPs watch smells like tuna.

 

[HawkinK.C.1]

I've worn the same Tissot automatic almost every day for the last 10 or 15 years.

 

[Flie]

Apple watch ultra.

 

[bagdropper]

Good old Timex watch.
Takes a lickin & keeps on Tickin.

Same here. Only wear it while working though.

$30 30+ year old watch, works perfect.

 

[alaskanseminole]

Same here. Only wear it while working though.

$30 30+ year old watch, works perfect.

I wore the same watch from 1995 to 2015. It's retired now.

 

[bagdropper]

I wore the same watch from 1995 to 2015. It's retired now.

Yeah, mine's been with me I believe since the late 80's.

I use it while on my bus. It's mainly backup and for when the rare chance I need to know what time it is when I'm away from my driver's seat (we can't touch our phones on the bus when kids are on). I have a LaCrosse "atomic clock" on my bus, usually that's all I need, but the batteries died on it once so...Timex for backup.

I like it. Light, comfortable, keeps time - and it's the type of watch I can change the battery myself.

 

[DogBoyRy]

Of course. Do you even Strava bro?

I wear a tag aqua racer most days.
Sometimes switch to a tag tiger woods grey background that keeps raising in value so i don’t wear it much.
Have 2 rolexs i don’t wear at all.

 

[Scruddy]

I wear a tag aqua racer most days.
Sometimes switch to a tag tiger woods grey background that keeps raising in value so i don’t wear it much.
Have 2 rolexs i don’t wear at all.

What type of rolexes? They may be worth a ton on the gray market atm. Can't even buy a new rolex in store at retail anymore. Gray market used prices are ~50% over new retail now.

 

[lonestar50]

OK so this thread got me thinking. My grail watch would be a vintage Omega Constellation pie pan. I fell in love with this look the minute I laid eyes on it.

 

[Scruddy]

OK so this thread got me thinking. My grail watch would be a vintage Omega Constellation pie pan. I fell in love with this look the minute I laid eyes on it.

I like that classic lug look much more than their newer models design

 

[lonestar50]

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I like that classic lug look much more than their newer models design

Yeah those new models do nothing for me

 

[Scruddy]

Yeah those new models do nothing for me

Agreed, as much as I think omega does right there are some design choices they've made that really have me scratching my head. They make such a high quality time piece though. Noticeably better performance than tag, tudor or even Breitling.

The Grey side of the moon meteorite dial is my favorite watch in their portfolio (excluding 6 figure specialty watches). This is the next time piece I plan to buy: