One vote for Seiko over Rolex...

[Ed Rooney]

Originally Posted by Dick Danger

I live in Vegas and usually I associate Rolex with douche bag from California. Plus I wanted the original so I went with Blancpain. On the other hand I found myself sitting next to Mike Thorton on a plane bound for Dallas and he was wearing a GMT. But when you're a genuine walking talking badass of the first order you can wear whatever watch you want.

You bought a 1953 Fifty-Fathoms? Sweet.

[vman]

Originally Posted by Dick Danger

I live in Vegas and usually I associate Rolex with douche bag from California. Plus I wanted the original so I went with Blancpain. On the other hand I found myself sitting next to Mike Thorton on a plane bound for Dallas and he was wearing a GMT. But when you're a genuine walking talking badass of the first order you can wear whatever watch you want.

What a way to make an introduction.

If you are comfortable in your own skin, you can wear whatever you want. By the way, here is a good article for you:

http://www.forbes.com/sites/jackfors...ognized-watch/

[Ed Rooney]

Fire for effect, over.

[Presa canary]

Originally Posted by Dick Danger

I live in Vegas and usually I associate Rolex with douche bag from California. Plus I wanted the original so I went with Blancpain. On the other hand I found myself sitting next to Mike Thorton on a plane bound for Dallas and he was wearing a GMT. But when you're a genuine walking talking badass of the first order you can wear whatever watch you want.

Well thanks for your imput dick Please, tell us more about your plane date...

[tripleC]

Just had mine serviced and got to say keeps excellent time


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[GradyPhilpott]

Some may find this AskMen.com article both amusing and enlightening.

http://www.askmen.com/fashion/trends...end-watch.html

[salem65]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Some may find this AskMen.com article both amusing and enlightening.

http://www.askmen.com/fashion/trends...end-watch.html

Great article, thanks for posting it

[Ed Rooney]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Some may find this AskMen.com article both amusing and enlightening.

http://www.askmen.com/fashion/trends...end-watch.html

Any idea what the model number is for the Seiko 5 pictured in that article? That may be the perfect watch.

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by Ed Rooney

Any idea what the model number is for the Seiko 5 pictured in that article? That may be the perfect watch.

Since they didn't mention a model number, I looked up "Seiko 5 green dial" on Amazon and came up with some possibilities.

http://smile.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_...o+5+green+dial

But, green dial or not, I think there are a bunch of Seiko 5 watches that could be spiffed up nicely in that price range.

[rmurphy]

Here's my 95 transitional model:


Great back up to my sub: brothers!



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[daveathall]

I really liked the SP043k (Spork) and bought one just before they discontinued them, they now sell for more than when they were produced. The only modification I did to mine was get a red second hand installed and bought a Watchadoo bracelet. Its built like a battleship.


Before the mods.

[Ed Rooney]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Since they didn't mention a model number, I looked up "Seiko 5 green dial" on Amazon and came up with some possibilities.

http://smile.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_...o+5+green+dial

But, green dial or not, I think there are a bunch of Seiko 5 watches that could be spiffed up nicely in that price range.

Green dial?

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by Ed Rooney

Green dial?

Originally Posted by Ed Rooney

Green dial?

Well, Ed, you need to read the article. Apparently, that picture is a stock photo, which is probably shouldn't have been.

The watch below seems to be the watch shown in the picture.

http://smile.amazon.com/Seiko-SNXS73...o+5+white+dial

[Ed Rooney]

I found it. It's an SNX111k1.

[Ed Rooney]

So the article is discussing the green flieger? That's a great watch.

[Wesley Crusher]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Some may find this AskMen.com article both amusing and enlightening.

http://www.askmen.com/fashion/trends...end-watch.html

Interesting. The Seiko 5 is many things, unfortunately, high-end is not one of them.

[bparone]

Cool thread.

[Ed Rooney]

Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

Interesting. The Seiko 5 is many things, unfortunately, high-end is not one of them.

You dare doubt the wisdom of askmen.com?

[Wesley Crusher]

Originally Posted by Ed Rooney

You dare doubt the wisdom of askmen.com?

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by Ed Rooney

Fire for effect, over.

Originally Posted by Ed Rooney

I found it. It's an SNX111k1.

Excellent find, Ed.

You wouldn't happen to be an old artilleryman, would you?

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

Interesting. The Seiko 5 is many things, unfortunately, high-end is not one of them.

If you read the article, you will find their criteria for the "cheapest high-end watch."

It's tongue-in-cheek, but it makes sense, too.

It's one of those paradoxes of life.

[Ed Rooney]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Excellent find, Ed.

You wouldn't happen to be an old artilleryman, would you?

I was the guy in an OH-58 calling the artillery and air strikes.

Calling artillery was fuuuun. To me more exciting than the fast movers or cobras.

[Wesley Crusher]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

If you read the article, you will find their criteria for the "cheapest high-end watch."

It's tongue-in-cheek, but it makes sense, too.

It's one of those paradoxes of life.

I read it. It does make sense, I agree, but the criteria for a high-end watch is not set in stone. There is some gray area.

For example, a lot of people would not consider a quartz watch as high-end, but I think a quartz Grand Seiko is a perfect example of a high-end watch.

Another example is how long a company has been in business. Obviously, a company that has been around since the 1700s or 1800s will have a long, rich history, but it isn't a requirement for a high-end watch. Again, GS was only introduced in the early 60's. FP Journe is even newer than GS and is super high-end. Nobody can deny that.

I like the Seiko 5. I just don't think that it's greater than the sum of its parts.

[GradyPhilpott]

The article was an excellent bit of irony that only a WIS type could understand.

[Wesley Crusher]

When you think of a high-end watch, a lot of things that come to mind are what the article listed. It's funny how a watch can meet those things, yet not be high-end. It makes you think about what a high-end really is and why.

[mailman]

Originally Posted by daveathall

I really liked the SP043k (Spork) and bought one just before they discontinued them, they now sell for more than when they were produced. The only modification I did to mine was get a red second hand installed and bought a Watchadoo bracelet. Its built like a battleship.


Before the mods.

Looks good

[FTX I]

Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

When you think of a high-end watch, a lot of things that come to mind are what the article listed. It's funny how a watch can meet those things, yet not be high-end. It makes you think about what a high-end really is and why.

Good question. To sum it up and being very simplistic in my mind high end means complicated hand made watches with impossible prices.

[daveathall]

Originally Posted by mailman

Looks good

Thank you very much Paul.

[Wesley Crusher]

Originally Posted by FTX I

Good question. To sum it up and being very simplistic in my mind high end means complicated hand made watches with impossible prices.

So Rolex is not high-end?

I think there are different levels of high-end. For me, a high-end watch must be something with a very, very high attention to detail and come from a company with a certain level of prestige. There are a lot of watches that fall into this category. Some are just more prestigious than others.

[FTX I]

Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

So Rolex is not high-end?

Unfortunately not in my opinion. Just the best mass production watch, and my favorite.