I wear an Omega Speedmaster Professional (the Moonwatch). Here's a pic from that watch thread that someone else mentioned:
And a close up with a NATO strap:
I love it because of the combination of the look (subjective) / value (for a high-quality Swiss mechanical that holds value well) / functionality (love the chrono) / history (first watch in space and only one approved by NASA for decades....one of the most famous watches in history) / extreme durability (only watch that passed the initial NASA testing....beating out Rolex and other brands).
Additionally, I like mine because it looks great with any watch or strap, can be had for about half the cost of a Rolex (not true for all Omega models, however), and doesn't have the bourgeois/snobby stigma that some people (wrongly, I might add) attach to a Rolex owner.
(......Rolexes are amazing - it's just irritating how many people get them merely as 'jewelry' and don't actually know anything about watches
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Enough about my watch - My advice is to go on to the forums on watchuseek.com and search around on the forums looking at pictures under the different brand categories. Some things will definitely catch your eye, and when you've narrowed down a few different models you can do your research and find out what watch is right for you.
Also, I recommend buying used from a highly, highly (!!) recommended seller. You can save a lot of money buying used (with all the documents, box, etc.) and still get a like-new, killer watch. Then, if you decide to sell it, you won't take nearly the hit that you would if you bought new
It's amazing how many watches are sold that have barely been worn (just like guns!).
A few of my favorite brands from my research and personal taste are Omega, IWC, Nomos, Rolex....of course other popular ones are Panerai, Breitling, JLC....and literally dozens and dozens of other brands at various price ranges. Good luck and sorry for the long post!
And a close up with a NATO strap:
I love it because of the combination of the look (subjective) / value (for a high-quality Swiss mechanical that holds value well) / functionality (love the chrono) / history (first watch in space and only one approved by NASA for decades....one of the most famous watches in history) / extreme durability (only watch that passed the initial NASA testing....beating out Rolex and other brands).
Additionally, I like mine because it looks great with any watch or strap, can be had for about half the cost of a Rolex (not true for all Omega models, however), and doesn't have the bourgeois/snobby stigma that some people (wrongly, I might add) attach to a Rolex owner.
(......Rolexes are amazing - it's just irritating how many people get them merely as 'jewelry' and don't actually know anything about watches
)Enough about my watch - My advice is to go on to the forums on watchuseek.com and search around on the forums looking at pictures under the different brand categories. Some things will definitely catch your eye, and when you've narrowed down a few different models you can do your research and find out what watch is right for you.
Also, I recommend buying used from a highly, highly (!!) recommended seller. You can save a lot of money buying used (with all the documents, box, etc.) and still get a like-new, killer watch. Then, if you decide to sell it, you won't take nearly the hit that you would if you bought new
It's amazing how many watches are sold that have barely been worn (just like guns!). A few of my favorite brands from my research and personal taste are Omega, IWC, Nomos, Rolex....of course other popular ones are Panerai, Breitling, JLC....and literally dozens and dozens of other brands at various price ranges. Good luck and sorry for the long post!
like having a gold tooth.
