Looking to get a new time piece, anyone have recommendations or expertise?

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03-28-2012, 08:40 AM
TheOriginalGrumpySpy

Looking to get a new time piece, anyone have recommendations or expertise?

Sup,

I've wearing my silver band, blue-faced ESQ Swiss watch for a bit over 5 years now. I need change.

I'm looking int either Skagen or Kenneth Cole

Amazon.com: Kenneth Cole New York Men's KC1568 Iconic Chronograph Black Leather Watch: Kenneth Cole: Watches

Amazon.com: Skagen Men's 433LSL1 Slim Brown Leather Watch: Skagen: Watches

Amazon.com: Skagen Men's SK233XLTMD Titanium Brown Espresso Dial Watch: Skagen: Watches

I'm looking for some cross between Mad Men and Barney Stinson, as I will typically have to be wearing a suit with this watch.
03-28-2012, 05:11 PM
piranhas

My cellphone has a clock on it, maybe yours does as well?
03-28-2012, 05:18 PM
thank mr skeltal

This one looks sharp and seems to be in the style/price you're looking for
Amazon.com: Invicta Men's 0351 II Collection Black Leather Watch: Invicta: Watches
03-28-2012, 05:42 PM
TheOriginalGrumpySpy

Quote:

Originally Posted by piranhas

My cellphone has a clock on it, maybe yours does as well?

In my line of work, I'm not permitted to carry or use a cellphone in certain areas or even entire buildings. Also watches have the two-fold benefit of looking amazing and a subtle glance can give you all the information you need as opposed to making an obvious gesture towards your phone.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick Scarf

This one looks sharp and seems to be in the style/price you're looking for
Amazon.com: Invicta Men's 0351 II Collection Black Leather Watch: Invicta: Watches

Nice find! I'll add it to the mix of the ones I'm considering.
03-28-2012, 07:51 PM
gwahir

obviously, buy a pocket watch.
03-28-2012, 08:04 PM
Atomic

You want a quarts or a mechanical watch? How much do you want to spend? Orient makes some nice watches that aren't too expensive. I have the Mako with a black face and SS band. Under the executive link there are some really cool looking watches. I like this one but it doesn't have day or date. Of course they are cheaper on sites like Amazon once you find the one you want.
03-28-2012, 10:23 PM
jared

I've heard good things about Parnis: http://parniswatch.net/
03-31-2012, 02:17 PM
Nermy2k

Amazon.com: Doctor Who Electronic Flight Control Tardis Playset: Sports & Outdoors
03-31-2012, 03:34 PM
KT.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nermy2k

Amazon.com: Doctor Who Electronic Flight Control Tardis Playset: Sports & Outdoors

uh why is that in the sports and outdoors category? People who watch Doctor Who enjoy neither.
03-31-2012, 05:08 PM
TheOriginalGrumpySpy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nermy2k

Amazon.com: Doctor Who Electronic Flight Control Tardis Playset: Sports & Outdoors

huhuh

ended up with the KCole
03-31-2012, 05:11 PM
thank mr skeltal

Nice choice
03-31-2012, 05:13 PM
TheOriginalGrumpySpy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick Scarf

Nice choice

Thanks, it embodied most of what I was looking for. There are a number of good choices for my next timepiece purchase.
03-31-2012, 05:14 PM
thank mr skeltal

I tried to find the watch I have to link for you before but can't find an image online anywhere. It's an Invicta I got a couple years ago with a thin white face and black strap like yours, very plain though compared to yours.
03-31-2012, 05:14 PM
Mad Pino Rage

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...0Q0852674-L05C
03-31-2012, 05:15 PM
thank mr skeltal

Doh, just looked through my Amazon order history, that was easy

Amazon.com: Invicta Men's 5141 Slim Collection Round Black Leather Watch: Invicta: Watches

Not for sale anymore that I could find, but its a nice watch and gets plenty of compliments.

edit: one of the recommend watches on that page is sweet too, think I just found my next watch when I am ready for a replacement http://www.6pm.com/product/7747321/color/274351
03-31-2012, 05:35 PM
TheOriginalGrumpySpy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick Scarf

Doh, just looked through my Amazon order history, that was easy

Amazon.com: Invicta Men's 5141 Slim Collection Round Black Leather Watch: Invicta: Watches

Not for sale anymore that I could find, but its a nice watch and gets plenty of compliments.

edit: one of the recommend watches on that page is sweet too, think I just found my next watch when I am ready for a replacement http://www.6pm.com/product/7747321/color/274351

That's pretty beautiful. I'm more of a full-on numbers man myself, but that's definitely an easy and nice around-the-towner.
04-01-2012, 07:43 PM
sponge

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheOriginalGrumpySpy

I'm looking for some cross between Mad Men and Barney Stinson

I lol'd
04-01-2012, 07:53 PM
TheOriginalGrumpySpy

Quote:

Originally Posted by sponge

I lol'd

Mission accomplished?
04-02-2012, 11:49 AM
Who

get a smartphone instead

or an ipad

watches are for old people
04-02-2012, 04:13 PM
TheOriginalGrumpySpy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Who

get a smartphone instead
or an ipad
watches are for old people

Again, neither of these are permitted in my workspace.
04-02-2012, 04:21 PM
thank mr skeltal

TOGS works in clandestine services
04-02-2012, 05:32 PM
piranhas

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick Scarf

TOGS works in clandestine services

Or retail.
TOGS could always ask the customers what time it is when they queue up at his register.
04-02-2012, 06:35 PM
TheOriginalGrumpySpy

Quote:

Originally Posted by piranhas

Or retail.
TOGS could always ask the customers what time it is when they queue up at his register.

Regardless of what it is I do, from what I understand a phone or pda is not allowed in many work areas... irrespective of our reasons why.
04-02-2012, 09:09 PM
Atomic

I carry 2 cell phones. I wear a watch.

Scenario 1:

Pull out phone. Click button. Realize you have a text. Answer text. Put phone in pocket. Oh wait what time is it? Pull out phone. Click button. An email. Read. Phone in pocket. Oh wait. Pull phone out. Click button. Check time.

Scenario 2:

Look at watch.

Way too many steps in scenario 1.
04-02-2012, 09:17 PM
thank mr skeltal

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atomic

I carry 2 cell phones.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-qn6Uy245U
04-02-2012, 09:18 PM
TheOriginalGrumpySpy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atomic

I carry 2 cell phones. I wear a watch.

Scenario 1:

Pull out phone. Click button. Realize you have a text. Answer text. Put phone in pocket. Oh wait what time is it? Pull out phone. Click button. An email. Read. Phone in pocket. Oh wait. Pull phone out. Click button. Check time.

Scenario 2:

Look at watch.

Way too many steps in scenario 1.

Actually that's the exact same problem I have too. 2 phones is a bitch let alone just fumbling with them to get the time.
04-02-2012, 09:18 PM
thank mr skeltal

(backstory on the song)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrMOblBm5Rc
04-03-2012, 08:50 PM
Nermy2k

For the record I have a stopwatch.
04-03-2012, 10:49 PM
DaiTengu

Really I just prefer to use my phone. I don't want to look like a pretentious douche.
04-05-2012, 07:07 PM
itacct

I didn't see a "newbies post here" thread or anything but just wanted to say hi and let you know I found this board (this thread actually, then checked out the rest of the board) from a google search. Seemed like a neat place so here I am!
Sorry if this was posted in the wrong place, feel free to move.
04-05-2012, 07:58 PM
TheOriginalGrumpySpy

Quote:

Originally Posted by itacct

I didn't see a "newbies post here" thread or anything but just wanted to say hi and let you know I found this board (this thread actually, then checked out the rest of the board) from a google search. Seemed like a neat place so here I am!
Sorry if this was posted in the wrong place, feel free to move.

wut.
04-06-2012, 08:02 AM
hedgerow

Quote:

Originally Posted by itacct

I didn't see a "newbies post here" thread or anything but just wanted to say hi and let you know I found this board (this thread actually, then checked out the rest of the board) from a google search. Seemed like a neat place so here I am!
Sorry if this was posted in the wrong place, feel free to move.

welcome to the flock, my brother
04-07-2012, 02:57 PM
Mad Pino Rage

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atomic

I carry 2 cell phones. I wear a watch.

Scenario 1:

Pull out phone. Click button. Realize you have a text. Answer text. Put phone in pocket. Oh wait what time is it? Pull out phone. Click button. An email. Read. Phone in pocket. Oh wait. Pull phone out. Click button. Check time.

Scenario 2:

Look at watch.

Way too many steps in scenario 1.

I have this same problem. I'll fiddle around with my phone, and then I'll remember I was looking for the time. Having a watch is so much easier. Have a nice watch for luxury, a simple fashion watch, and a sports watch for working out.

Quote:

Originally Posted by itacct

I didn't see a "newbies post here" thread or anything but just wanted to say hi and let you know I found this board (this thread actually, then checked out the rest of the board) from a google search. Seemed like a neat place so here I am!
Sorry if this was posted in the wrong place, feel free to move.

Welcome to Casual Discourse!
04-07-2012, 04:05 PM
Atomic

im reading this sarcastically whether you intended it to be or not

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaiTengu

Really I just prefer to use my phone. I don't want to look like a pretentious douche.
04-14-2012, 03:04 PM
Mr. E

http://www.amazon.com/Casio-Shock-Li...433842&sr=1-20
04-14-2012, 03:32 PM
TheOriginalGrumpySpy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. E

http://www.amazon.com/Casio-Shock-Li...433842&sr=1-20

That's fucking hideous, no offense, but that would look awful on me at least.
04-14-2012, 10:05 PM
Mr. E

It is a negro watch, it was not a serious suggestion.
04-15-2012, 08:13 AM
TheOriginalGrumpySpy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. E

It is a negro watch, it was not a serious suggestion.

Actually, I was on the metro a few weeks back and this well-dressed black man was wearing an incredible large-faced watch that I was sorta envious of. It was more of a going-out watch than a status one but it was beautiful nonetheless.

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