[cosworth]

I've had rolex Cartier paneri etc. And none of them get much interest. The watches that get the most comments from the girls are the wacky ones like a
White Nixon time teller or an orange uniform wares 104 !

[Turkish Republican]

This is my baby right here.

[Saweeep]

Watches are the male equivalent of handbags.

Used purely to signal status amongst our own sex.

[General Stalin]

You'll need a rain jacket to go with this one to wick off all the pussy juice.

[HD668B]

(10-05-2015 11:47 AM)cosworth Wrote:  

I've had rolex Cartier paneri etc. And none of them get much interest. The watches that get the most comments from the girls are the wacky ones like a
White Nixon time teller or an orange uniform wares 104 !

What a great comment. I myself started to realize the same. For some shiny metal I got a Seiko Diver SKX and people think its worth much more than the 200$. The Seiko Monster also gives a strong impression.
Btw thanks for the Nixon recommendation, I am getting the leather bracelet right now, just look very unique.

Seems like this thread is not taken seriously by reading the few following posts after yours. A shame because a watch can be a great ice-breaker or even in some situation can help close the deal (a girl once said to me I was wearing a real's man watch and I looked more confident). It was an Bell&Ross. She came back w me after that.

[Saweeep]

^^^

The thread isn't taken seriously, from a game point of view, because it's irrelevant.

I'm a mildly interested horologist...if there isn't one already, start a thread in the lifestyle section to discuss watches...I'd enjoy reading it.

[booshala]

TLDR Answer: Rolex... that's it... and the very few girls that actually know watches are usually gold diggers or trust fund kids.

Have 13 watches ranging from a $3 Timex to a Patek and the only ones that have gotten any type of female attention was the Rolex Submariner and my $170 Seiko SKX007 because girls would ask, "Oooh... is that a Rolex?"

[swoosh]

When I first got into watches I picked up a fake submariner just to see if I would like it. It was € 50. It was cool but the more research I did on watches the more I could tell it was an aweful fake. Years later I was in NYC for a trip and bargained down a fake 300 dollar submariner to $100. It was a very very good fake, sapphire crystal, automatic movement, water resistent ect. After that I liked the submariner so much I bought a real one. When I travel on business I rock it, and yes, it has gotten me laid, and not by gold diggers necessarily. It is a status and achievement symbol and it makes some women wet. It's also attracted gold diggers and sometimes men will walk up to me in a bar and touch it and say something stupid. Just treat them both accordingly.
As much as I want to, I can't really say to you go buy the real thing.

But I like rolex because 1.) they retain their retail value (how many citizen watches can you sell used for the price you bought it)
2.) The submariner was worn by James bond. Steve McQueen, Paul Newman, the U.S. Navy & NASA during great times in our history.
3.) People know it and it has been the extra wieght that tipped the scales in my favor on a SNL

[joost]

My advice:

-Never wear a digital watch.
-Don't buy a fake watch. It might look the same for the untrained eye but they're not. Counterfeit polo have a horse but the quality of the cotton is not the same. If you look poor (drive a $500 car and have no teeth) nobody will believe you have a $100k Patek. If you inherited it, sell it and fix your teeth.
-Leather straps can be used in any occasion (sports, social...).
-Avoid gold. Silver color (steel, silver, platinum...) fits any skin type and occasion better.
-Avoid gigantic cases. Figure your wrist size before looking.

Buy a watch you can afford. Here's a few examples:

A $135 watch


A $6k watch


A $100k used watch. Back of the watch is a piece of art.


As for what watch will make a girl wet, it depends. If she's a pro gold digger, she'll know every brand and prices to measure you up. That kind of girl isn't easy to fool for long. She'll check your clothes, the way you speak, try to gather what you do (how much you earn), where you live…

Watches are more appreciated between business men.

[sylo]

So what is the consensus on Citizen? I am seeing a few vintage on the first page or two of ebay...

[swoosh]

Citizen, seiko, they all make nice watches. I think joost hit the nail on the head. To extrapolate, try to match your watch, and to a larger degree your style to be classy. Class is timeless. Big cases shout desparity and are a trend that will soon fade.
Exceptions to the rule are watches like the 140, it pops but it still maintains an element of sophistication and therefore works well.
I also dig striped bands in summer and get lots of props, it tones down my sub and makes it unique.

Train your eyes to spot cheap vs quality buy exposing yourself to nice things. Go to a watch shop and try on an expensive watch, (airports are great places) maybe flirt a little with the counter girl.
Then when you buy a citzen or other brand you will be able to spot good qualities in a time piece.

[Saweeep]

(03-27-2016 07:36 AM)swoosh Wrote:  

When I first got into watches I picked up a fake submariner just to see if I would like it. It was € 50. It was cool but the more research I did on watches the more I could tell it was an aweful fake. Years later I was in NYC for a trip and bargained down a fake 300 dollar submariner to $100. It was a very very good fake, sapphire crystal, automatic movement, water resistent ect. After that I liked the submariner so much I bought a real one. When I travel on business I rock it, and yes, it has gotten me laid, and not by gold diggers necessarily. It is a status and achievement symbol and it makes some women wet. It's also attracted gold diggers and sometimes men will walk up to me in a bar and touch it and say something stupid. Just treat them both accordingly.
As much as I want to, I can't really say to you go buy the real thing.

But I like rolex because 1.) they retain their retail value (how many citizen watches can you sell used for the price you bought it)
2.) The submariner was worn by James bond. Steve McQueen, Paul Newman, the U.S. Navy & NASA during great times in our history.
3.) People know it and it has been the extra wieght that tipped the scales in my favor on a SNL

I find it impossible to believe that the watch got you laid.

I've been wearing Rolex since I was 21, so near 15 years and I can categorically say they have never, ever got me laid.

I think it's in your head.

[storm]

Which of the following is best? They are all <$20.

[travolta]

I wear this watch, the Breitling Navitimer 01. I swap out the brown leather band and a black rubber band. I use the rubber band on most occasions so I don't sweat too much and kill the leather. I save the leather for occasions or if the weather isn't too hot or cold.

I've gotten no more than 2 or 3 compliments from girls on it over the years. I love this watch though. It's the only thing I own which EVERY time I look at it I think to myself "damn that's nice." It never gets old for me to look at. A nice watch is something you should buy for yourself. I think you'd get laid more with a $150 watch instead of a Breitling

[Gmac]

In my experience women don't give a damn about watches. Women sometimes pretend to, but the truth is the only ones who really care at all about watches are other men. Yes to an extent a nice, expensive watch can signify success... but it's no different from driving up in a nice car. Again, other guys care. Women really don't - except the gold diggers sizing you up.

[General Stalin]

Just an (utilitarian) accessory. As long as it goes well with your outfit and personality then it's fresh. This is like asking which brand of eyeglasses will get you pussy. In the scheme of things bitches don't care if you're wearing a $400 pair of Prada glasses or an off-the-shelf $80 non-name - as long as it looks good.

If you want to talk peacocking with material status symbols, the thread should be called "Which Car gets it wet"

[pialox]

[HD668B]

(03-26-2016 01:00 PM)CrashBangWallop Wrote:  

The thread isn't taken seriously, from a game point of view, because it's irrelevant.

Why would a fitted v-neck tshirt be relevant but not a watch? Or a classy pair of shoes with a nice belt, but not a watch?
Hell many of my girls still remember the necklace and the bracelet I was wearing when we first met years ago!

booshala Wrote:

TLDR Answer: Rolex... that's it... and the very few girls that actually know watches are usually gold diggers or trust fund kids.

So you are telling me that we might get laid, but they would be gold diggers... pump & dump my friend. I don't believe a RVF member would start buying diner and flowers to a gold digger only to complain later "I lost so much money because of that damn watch!"

CrashBangWallop Wrote:

I find it impossible to believe that the watch got you laid.
I think it's in your head.

When a girl directly states "I like your watch, it looks very masculine", I would assume it is at least a positive addition. And to be honest, it can simply be a conversation striker, if you wear an interesting watch, and it gives her the chance to "open" you.


Great point by Travolta, tho. A watch (especially a good mechanical one) is a beautiful piece of engineering. You wear it for yourself first. It's also a subtle way to signal your personality. If you are the type of guy who looks at time on iphone, then yeah for sure I cannot convince you.

[porscheguy]

(02-06-2015 09:37 AM)rudebwoy Wrote:  

Datejust is my favourite Rolex, the price for them seems to be rising. A good used one is going to run you $5k.
They are a notch above the air king which is the basic model.

With a Rolex you never lose money with.

Rolex prices have gone insane in the past few years. I bought my black/SS Submariner Date brand new for $3800 in '02. We got a Rolex Date for my father that was slightly used(literally one month old) in 11/01 for $2200 which was $700 below retail cost.

You'd buy new, and you'd take a hit on depreciation. This is normal. That's how it was p until 4-5 years ago. Now, I think the Date like my father has is basically no longer available (the Date uses the same movement as the submariner but installed in a case like the Air King, and it obviously has a date and it's a certified movement.) I think they just push the Datejust now which is slightly larger.

The submariner has gone through some revision since I got mine. It has the ceramic bezel insert. Hour markers are larger and have better glow shit (but still not as good as the old school radioactive tritium.) The holes on the case for the spring bars are closed. And the clasp is updated. It's not revolutionary change. The price is now right around $8K.

I could sell it for for what I paid, and possibly more. I would never think of buying one now unless I came into a massive cash windfall. I'm just dumbfounded at how much the prices have gone up. 15 years back you could get a beat to shit Submariner on ebay for $1500 or less if it wasn't working. It seems like the minimum price now is $3K and that's for a dogshit watch that needs a service.

Mine has always held time. You always find the random person who says they got rid of it because it was trouble from day one or never kept time. The winding crown on mine fucked up a few months after I got it. I could set the time and date, but I couldn't wind it manually which you have to do if it stops other wise you've got to wear it for a while to get the self winder to wind enough to run. So I took it to the dealer with the original receipt, explained the issue, and they said "no problem, we'll send it in and call you when we get it back. Six weeks later it came back working fine and that was that. If it gives you trouble from day one, take it back. They've got a 1-year warranty.

I've only had a few people take notice of it. One was a guy I became good friends with. He was into watches. The other person who noticed it was this Russian-Jewish girl (some may say nature's ultimate gold digging combination.) She was mid 20s and a solid 8 with the tightest little ass. She was friends with this Russian girl I bang.

[rudebwoy]

Good story!

Trust me, people notice. They might not always say anything.

[Napoleon3]

I've always enjoyed owning quality watches and I've found that they add to the impression you are trying to portray - be it in the workplace or out and about drinking or socialising. Many people notice the watch you are wearing and if it's good quality then people's estimation of you rises. It's like the car you drive - a reflection of yourself .
If you wear a suit and dress sharply I would recommend a patek or similar style ( something with a leather strap) .for going out and smart casual dressing I would recommend an ap or Rolex day date or datejust .

[DimeBait]

For all the cats who's pockets haven't caught up with their game, a good replica can hold you over for a minute. http://www.intime.co/ has some of the best in the world. The replica's are NOT cheap, but still 10-20% of what genuine Rolex or Breitling would cost.

[porscheguy]

I've always been curious about those high quality replicas. Each one I see on YouTube is a busted piece of shit. I've been tempted to buy one just to see, but I can almost always find a better use for $450.

Rolex is the gold standard for a premium watch. Yes, there's also brands like Patek, Breitling, IWC, etc. But Rolex is Rolex. One thing that gives Rolex immense street cred IMO is the fact that they're produced 100% in house. About 13-14 years ago, they finally developed their own movement for the Daytona which was the last of their products to use another company's movement. Lower cost alternatives to Rolex can be found. Omega is a popular choice. At least some of their movements are certified chronometers. I don't know if Omega makes their own movements or if they're done by an outsider. ETA is the most commonly used movement in many swiss watch brands.

Tudor is not well known in the US. Rolex owns Tudor. Tudor is the only brand Rolex owns. Tudor was founded as a way to market high quality watches to younger buyers who didn't have as much money. They pulled out of the US market in '04. In '07 they revised their product line up so they could become more distinctive. In '13 or so, they returned to the US. I don't know what their pricing is like. Take note of this 20 year old Tudor Submariner.
http://www.chrono24.com/en/tudor/tudor-v...415419.htm
Compare it to a Rolex. The crown even has the Rolex logo. That was typical of Tudor years ago. That warranty card is identical in format to the Rolex warranty card.

If your budget is under $1000-$1500, I don't want to come off as a dick or a snob, but I won't be of much help. I simply haven't paid much attention and don't have a lot of info to offer.

[Dutch_pride]

(10-05-2015 11:57 AM)Turkish Republican Wrote:  



This is my baby right here.

I own that one as well. Previously I had an Armani watch. That looked more masculine than this "boys" watch. But hell, who cares about that whole "peacocking" thing. I don't.

[Sandstorm]

I'm feeling the Rolex Submariner with ceramic bezel and no date.... Hmm, if only it was available in white gold with a very deep blue bezel.

(and if only I could afford that )