How conspicuous is it to wear an expensive watch?

jtodd_fl · 04-15-2016, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Aatish

Shinola is a great watch company.

Perfect watches for everyday wearing

Expected to see shit, did not know the difference.

Aatish · 04-15-2016, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by jtodd_fl

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Originally Posted by Aatish

Shinola is a great watch company.

Perfect watches for everyday wearing

Expected to see shit, did not know the difference.

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BEM-S4 · 04-15-2016, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Aatish

Shinola is a great watch company.

Perfect watches for everyday wearing

I cannot stomach upwards of $1K for quartz. It's a nice fashion watch and that's about it, not a true timepiece.

Aatish · 04-15-2016, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by BEM-S4

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Originally Posted by Aatish

Shinola is a great watch company.

Perfect watches for everyday wearing

I cannot stomach upwards of $1K for quartz. It's a nice fashion watch and that's about it, not a true timepiece.

I agree that a $1,000 for a quartz is absurd. There cheaper options are a little more justifiable

///Mongo · 04-16-2016, 12:01 AM

Please do not spend $1k on quartz. I implore you.

1FastSicilian · 04-16-2016, 04:17 PM

i wear a panerai just about every day, i have 2, the pam 111 and the pam088. No one knows what they are unless theyre watch people, otherwise it's not flashy at all..

I also have a navitimer world GMT that it super bright and shiny and that thing brings super attention.

BEM-S4 · 04-16-2016, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ///Mongo

Please do not spend $1k on quartz. I implore you.

Anyone big ballin with a $1k Shinola should call me about a bridge I've got listed for sale

jtodd_fl · 04-18-2016, 05:22 AM

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i think most are in the 40-42mm range.

My two are 40 and 41

Are there watches out there in the 40mm or less range that have the light brown strap like the tag heuer space-x?

This new watch from Breguet is gorgeous (IMO) and at 42mm will wear smaller, due to lugs and case shape. It is a bit more than a Tag, but probably in the area of the Panerai. Breguet is a very respected brand and this is their more popular line.
http://www.watchtime.com/watch-to-wa...type-xxi-3817/

Em135eye · 04-18-2016, 07:45 AM

A mate has an orange Planet Ocean. I mentioned it on Saturday and he said I was the first person to notice it; he's had it for two years!

So I'd say get a nice watch for yourself but don't expect anyone else to notice it.

Orson · 04-18-2016, 10:37 AM

Germany makes some quality under-the-radar watches at a fraction of the price that you would pay for Swiss-made (in general).

1MOREMOD · 04-18-2016, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Orson

Germany makes some quality under-the-radar watches at a fraction of the price that you would pay for Swiss-made (in general).

True, have stowa I like.

jcpca356 · 04-27-2016, 04:23 PM

I daily a rose gold Breitling Transocean because I'm too afraid to leave it at home...

jpdchicago · 04-27-2016, 05:17 PM

I wear a Rolex Daytona SS on a daily basis now. No one ever noticed since I bought it about a year ago.
I used to wear an aluminium Swatch for years and got compliments on that one on a monthly basis...
If you want to get noticed, buy a $110 watch, not a $12,000 one...

Daya · 05-15-2016, 10:11 AM

I wear my panerai 321 everyday and the only people that take notice are watch enthusiasts (who appreciate what it is) and women (probably because I sport a red alligator strap). This is the type of attention I welcome

The rest of the population couldn't care less. Wear what you love and love what you wear!

jtodd_fl · 05-20-2016, 04:50 AM

Yo, OP. You ever find anything you liked? Buy anything? Capt Crunch

Jdem2 · 05-25-2016, 01:08 PM

The only watch I have that gets overtly noticed is my Breitling SuperAvenger with an airforce blue face. I am willing to bet that the only reason that even gets noticed is because of the size...48mm isn't exactly inconspicuous.

John Tanglewood · 05-25-2016, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Daya

I wear my panerai 321 everyday and the only people that take notice are watch enthusiasts (who appreciate what it is) and women (probably because I sport a red alligator strap). This is the type of attention I welcome

The rest of the population couldn't care less. Wear what you love and love what you wear!

You wear a Panerai with a red gator strap, you're begging to be noticed in my opinion lol.

BTW any pics of the strap?! I want to see!

Robin_NL · 05-26-2016, 05:26 AM

Try wearing this. 1.1kgs(>2 lbs)
https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/a-...sties-new-york

I want such a watch but I chose to go for the M2. No discussion

Cheers
Robin

jtodd_fl · 05-26-2016, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Robin_NL

Try wearing this. 1.1kgs(>2 lbs)
https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/a-...sties-new-york

I want such a watch but I chose to go for the M2. No discussion

Cheers
Robin

Heh. Nice. For the M2, you could maybe get a Patek Annual Calendar in Gold - maybe the 5960. For the Calibre 89 you could get a full set of M's in all years ever made. Hehe. Yes, including the M1.

Capt Crunch · 05-26-2016, 02:43 PM

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Yo, OP. You ever find anything you liked? Buy anything? Capt Crunch

Still looking. There are two main contenders:

And

I'm also considering this, which is probably sacrilege to you guys because it looks kind of like a panerai. Honestly, I'm not wild about blowing a years worth of driving a new M3 on a watch, and I feel like this is different enough from a panerai to not be called a replica:

jtodd_fl · 05-26-2016, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Capt Crunch

Still looking. There are two main contenders:

And

I'm also considering this, which is probably sacrilege to you guys because it looks kind of like a panerai. Honestly, I'm not wild about blowing a years worth of driving a new M3 on a watch, and I feel like this is different enough from a panerai to not be called a replica:

Gotta say, kinda digging the Nomos. Those are two very different watches - not a likely comparison. I am not a huge Panerai guy, but I do appreciate them. The world-time complication is one that i like too. Hmmm... decisions decisions. And nothing is really sacrilege. We all like different things. A full-on fake... that would be sacrilege, but if you like a watch, that is what really matters.

Vitalität · 05-26-2016, 03:13 PM

I wear submariner daily for years now and no one looks at me differently and no one judges me either. Everyone is cool and does not make a big deal out of it.

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Em135eye Banned 178 Rep 4,302 Posts Drives: M135i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South West iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW M135i 5 door [0.00]	A mate has an orange Planet Ocean. I mentioned it on Saturday and he said I was the first person to notice it; he's had it for two years! So I'd say get a nice watch for yourself but don't expect anyone else to notice it.
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Daya Lieutenant Colonel 203 Rep 1,741 Posts Drives: e92 335 space gray/coral red Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chicago iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 E92 335 [9.66]	I wear my panerai 321 everyday and the only people that take notice are watch enthusiasts (who appreciate what it is) and women (probably because I sport a red alligator strap). This is the type of attention I welcome The rest of the population couldn't care less. Wear what you love and love what you wear! __________________ GIAC S2 \| Brembo GT BBK 355/345 \| BBS CH-R \| Michelin Pilot Super Sports \| AR Design: DP, S1 Oil Cooler, OCC \| AMS FMIC \| Bastuck Quad Exhaust \| Borla MP \| KW V1 \| Stett: CAI, CP \| Forge DV \| P3 Boost Gauge \| Arkym: Front Lip, Rear Quad Diffuser \| Vorsteiner CSL Trunk \| LUX H8 \| ModMyNav \| MFD M3 Sideskirts \| BMW M-Tech Front/Rear Bumpers, Edition Grills
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Jdem2 Private 14 Rep 58 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: NJ/PA iTrader: (0)	The only watch I have that gets overtly noticed is my Breitling SuperAvenger with an airforce blue face. I am willing to bet that the only reason that even gets noticed is because of the size...48mm isn't exactly inconspicuous.
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