Wrist Check. Which watch are you wearing?
Jan 4, 2018, 5:05 am
#302
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: LHR GVA HKG TLV PVG JFK
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 3,955
I am often in China. When I see a Rolex wearer, my assumption is it is fake. So sort of loses the appeal of wearing one.
Personally I do like to look at the nice watches at duty frees, I really do not care for brands in general (OK I have 17 and 14 year old Tumi cabin bags, EU and USA sizes, but hey they have been lasting, though slowly dying now)
I once bought a Tissot T-touch for $350 discounted from $500 and have had various top fitness watches.
Hublot seems the brand that I might one day get. No idea why and was pleasantly surprised when I saw you can get them under £10K
Personally I do like to look at the nice watches at duty frees, I really do not care for brands in general (OK I have 17 and 14 year old Tumi cabin bags, EU and USA sizes, but hey they have been lasting, though slowly dying now)
I once bought a Tissot T-touch for $350 discounted from $500 and have had various top fitness watches.
Hublot seems the brand that I might one day get. No idea why and was pleasantly surprised when I saw you can get them under £10K
Jan 5, 2018, 6:39 pm
#305
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Port Moody, BC
Posts: 484
Jan 12, 2018, 1:19 pm
#309
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: YWG
Programs: Aeroplan, MileagePlus, Marriott Rewards
Posts: 2,159
Most recently I got this watch, which is a bit on the dressier side but still looks good worn with a casual outfit.
Orient watches appear to be popular in Japan, which is where they're from and is where I first saw them. I like that it has a premium look but is relatively inexpensive (most if not all are under $1,000) so you aren't that worried about something happening to them.
Orient watches appear to be popular in Japan, which is where they're from and is where I first saw them. I like that it has a premium look but is relatively inexpensive (most if not all are under $1,000) so you aren't that worried about something happening to them.
Jan 13, 2018, 10:12 am
#310
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Boulder
Programs: AA Plat, CX Silver
Posts: 2,361
Most recently I got this watch, which is a bit on the dressier side but still looks good worn with a casual outfit.
Orient watches appear to be popular in Japan, which is where they're from and is where I first saw them. I like that it has a premium look but is relatively inexpensive (most if not all are under $1,000) so you aren't that worried about something happening to them.
Orient watches appear to be popular in Japan, which is where they're from and is where I first saw them. I like that it has a premium look but is relatively inexpensive (most if not all are under $1,000) so you aren't that worried about something happening to them.
Jan 13, 2018, 10:54 am
#311
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: YWG
Programs: Aeroplan, MileagePlus, Marriott Rewards
Posts: 2,159
Yes, it's a Bambino... someone with more knowledge can correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe it's a 2nd gen. I like it a lot... I'm a fan of Japanese watches, I have several Seikos but this is my first Orient. Definitely won't be the last!
Jan 16, 2018, 10:39 am
#313
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: NorCal
Posts: 658
This Orient brand is interesting. Was gonna go with a Citizen Eco-Drive, but not totally sold on any particular one yet. After a burglar broke in and stole my Omega (among other things), I'm not too keen on buying another higher end watch. Plus, my wrist is super skinny so it's hard finding a watch that fits. Most male sizes look ridiculously huge on me. At least Omega has that mid-size range.
Jan 21, 2018, 11:29 am
#315
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: GIG - YYC - SVO
Programs: Lost it all and don't care
Posts: 945
Daily watch was a reference 16618LB "A" serial Submariner in 18K...............my travel watch, and the "new" daily for now is a 116710 GMT Master II (black bezel) in steel. I am waiting for Baselword 2018 to see what is new before I pull the trigger again.
Outside of North America I only use my phone because I am uninsured if I leave the continent.
Last edited by KDS777; Jan 21, 2018 at 1:41 pm