My_Inner_Fred Posted November 13, 2010 Posted November 13, 2010 (edited) I cant decide which watch to get, so I want the opinion of OCC. 1st choice: Swiss Army ST 5000 Digital Compass 2nd choice: Swiss Army Night Vision II If you have other recommendations please post a link to them. Thanks! Edited November 13, 2010 by My_Inner_Fred Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psywar Posted November 13, 2010 Posted November 13, 2010 Personally I am a Fan of the Chrono's. Chrono Classic: Blue Chrono Classic: Black Chrono Classic: Titanium I like the Blue the best. Out of the two you have chosen I like the Digital Compass better, but I really hate that Black looking band it has. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
My_Inner_Fred Posted November 13, 2010 Posted November 13, 2010 Yea I'm not a fan of the band either. Those Chrono's, they operate by movement correct? Or is a battery required? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy_Nate Posted November 13, 2010 Posted November 13, 2010 I have had two Seiko automatics (and, a third, which was my dad's). They've held up quite well. My current watch is this one: http://www.princetonwatches.com/shop/snp027.asp in silver and black. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
My_Inner_Fred Posted November 13, 2010 Posted November 13, 2010 I have had two Seiko automatics (and, a third, which was my dad's). They've held up quite well. My current watch is this one: http://www.seikousa..../kinetic_p.html in silver and black. It looks really nice but $825 is way to much for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psywar Posted November 13, 2010 Posted November 13, 2010 I know the Chrono Classic Blue has a Battery, I would assume the rest of them do as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
flareback Posted November 13, 2010 Posted November 13, 2010 Just out of curiosity, why are you spending $600 on a watch? I understand getting a nice one but that seems a bit much for a watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy_Nate Posted November 14, 2010 Posted November 14, 2010 It looks really nice but $825 is way to much for me. Well, you never really specified (lol). The others were probably $150-200 retail price. The MSRP is a little deceptive, I think my current watch was about $450. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psywar Posted November 14, 2010 Posted November 14, 2010 As Crazy_Nate was saying about the MSRP being deceptive, make sure you scout around for a watch you like. While the Chrono peices from Swiss Army MSRP @ ~600.00 you can find them for 200+ at other stores and what not.. One thing I learned is never buy from the Company that makes the item. For some reason they hardly ever give deals and they almost always sell only at the MSRP of the item. That Blue Chrono watch I actually almost picked up this summer for 380.00. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVIYTH0S Posted November 14, 2010 Posted November 14, 2010 Expensive watches Watches that aren't digital Watches that aren't atomic Watches that aren't solar Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GabrielT Posted November 14, 2010 Posted November 14, 2010 (edited) Well if you are any good at buying stuff on eBay get a kick butt used rolex. 18k/Stainless Rolex is a nice looking watch and if you are looking for a watch to impress someone get a Rolex man. Not many people can tell a nice rolex from any other so just get one that is affordable. No way anybody can really afford a new one though. I have always wanted one. I don't know if swiss army watches hold there values but a Rolex really never does. Edit: BTW be wary of fakes. Edited November 14, 2010 by gabrieltessin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekiM Posted November 14, 2010 Posted November 14, 2010 (edited) Looking at some ofthe previous posts I can tell OCC isn't the best place for watch buying advice Budget? Preferred brand(s)? Face colour? Movement? Bracelet? Sub dials? Other features? (Tachymeter, timier, diver's bezel, etc.) Is used ok? Nate, I love Seiko's, they are great value for money watches! My Black Monster is still running well Edited November 14, 2010 by ekiM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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