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What watches do you wear?
Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2002 12:00 am
by hy
Hi people, a bit off topic but I was just wondering what watches you spydernuts prefer? Carlos, since you're a watch expert, I would particularly be interested to see what brands you wear or recommend. I wear a Tag Heuer 6000 series as edw (everyday wear) and a Nike digital for going to the gym.
Edited by - hy on 1/17/2002 9:49:31 PM
Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2002 9:25 pm
by Rookie
Swiss Army Wenger Battalion Diver.
In the land of knives, Spyderco is king.
Edited by - Rookie on 1/18/2002 8:47:30 AM
Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2002 9:37 pm
by mschwoeb
I have an old timex ironman that needs a new battery, and my nice watch is a Adina.
Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2002 10:34 pm
by Carlos
Hi hy,
I mostly wear Seikos. I've uploaded a pic of my EDC watch, a rare mil-style which I had to import direct from Japan.
Money aside, I prefer brands like Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe, Breguet, etc. At the mid-tier: IWC, upper-end Japan market Seikos, and Rolex. Above all I place the independent watchmakers like Philippe Dufour, George Daniels, Svend Andersen, etc.
Edited by - Carlos on 1/17/2002 10:34:34 PM
Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2002 10:49 pm
by Alan2112
I have a 7 year old and still keeping perfect time Wenger Swiss Army Watch. Even though it's probably a bottom of the line watch for the company, it's sort of unique with it's hands that look like a Swiss Army Knife. RKBA!
Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2002 10:55 pm
by Hoosierdaddy
Hy,
I have several watches, 3 Seikos, a Ti Citizen Eco drive, a Casio dive watch, a Quiksilver dive watch and my pride and joy... a Zodiac Super Sea Wolf. Try and find one of those around, new in 1970 for 150.00. Good to 75 Atm. 650 ft. You will find Sea Wolfs but the Supers are rare! My father recently gave it to me, he bought it new. Back in the day the Navy Seal teams used them, it is quite unique. Besides Guns and Knives, I like watches <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> ! Good question Hy!!
Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2002 11:23 pm
by hy
Guys,thanks for the responses.I've always thought that knives, watches, torches, pens and other gadgets always go together..ie if you like one of these, there's a high chance you'll like the others. Carlos, I'm ashamed to say I've never heard of those independent watchmakers but have always wanted a Patek Philippe.....maybe one day.<img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>
Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2002 12:00 am
by J Smith
I wear a Luminox world travaler.
Jeff
Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2002 12:48 am
by nomaded
I've been wearing a Tudor Submariner for quite a few years now. It's a fairly simple watch, stainless steel bracelet and case, nothing fancy. It's a nice blue face. I love it.
Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2002 4:45 am
by sam the man..
Nice Seiko Carlos! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>
Its quite an affordable one too! <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> I wear a Suunto Advizor. Have several casios and Tag Heuers but rarely wear them cos I'm in love with my Suunto! <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>
Sam
have spydies will travel
Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2002 5:21 am
by double axe
I wear a MWA 500 Casio and i am quite satisfied!(it's my third one)but i want a new bracelet>Ti or SS!
Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2002 6:22 am
by rico
Hy - My everyday watch is a Citizen Chronograph. For dress I wear a Wakkman triple register chronograph, it has Breitling works. rr
Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2002 7:24 am
by wayne
Rolex Submariner
Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2002 7:32 am
by Brian Lavin
Seiko Kinetic 3m22, Ti case and band with nice gold accents, it's so light it's a pleasure to wear. I have a few others, Swiss Army, Casio and another Seiko, but the Kinetic is my favorite.
Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2002 8:29 am
by patogordo
Daily la lumninox steel navy seal dive, a casio g-shock, a a tag heuer link with cronograph but rarely use it (to expensive), also have an omega (with moon phases) from my father
I want all of them
Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2002 8:32 am
by Kahz
Bulova Marine Star as EDW (every day watch) because my favorite movie is "Blade Runner" (if you can make the connection, you are also a fan <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>) and because I have had Bulovas for as long as I can remember, and EternaMatic when I don't want to wind anything up or buy batteries <img src="tongue.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> (KonTiki Edition, I have one for the 20th anniversary and one for the 40th anniversary of Heyerdahl's trip). These two belonged to my dad, but I confiscated them from him. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>
Kahz
Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2002 8:35 am
by CalypsoKid
Stainless Ironman for the last ten years.
~C
Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2002 9:27 am
by Lsaulog
Casio G-Shock or classic Timex on the weekends. Takes a licking and keeps on ticking! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>
Citizen or Bulova chrono during the week.
Dressy watch would be two-tone Movado.
I would LOVE to see a watch made with the Spyderco logo imprinted on the watch face. Swiss or high-end japanese movement would be nice.
"Hope for the best. Be prepared for the worst. You'll never be disappointed."
Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2002 9:37 am
by recoil
Rolex.
Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2002 10:54 am
by tonyccw
My EDC for the past 2 years has been a Breitling B1.