# Watch Crew: What to buy? **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [August 23, 2007, 8:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295 "2007-08-23T08:38:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 114
**Author:** ![ultradriver10000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ultradriver10000/32/7397_2.png) [@ultradriver10000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ultradriver10000)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2025, 1:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/2261 "2025-08-13T01:39:23Z")
A huge shout out to @1QIKZ for helping me out on this one. He did his magic and in record time. Super pumped about this one and it looks better than new. ![Resized_20250810_151748](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/1/c/1c821467e35c1e718703d66d84321eada2baa200.jpeg) ![Resized_20250810_151755](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/3/d/3d537285e9f47d70d1e5d3259949ea9b112142eb.jpeg) ![IMG_4457](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/0/7/07dd361acc2f70b3018195b1a2964b5eefa19d27.jpeg) ![IMG_4459](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/3/1/31fc0abcf8bb47c37c60c40ecdb5d7a775295785.jpeg) ![IMG_4458](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/c/e/ce3dbf5a23a7448de4bc5ce7f98d16d5db9e1c5d.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bing/32/7211_2.png) [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2025, 3:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/2262 "2025-08-13T03:50:44Z")
that’s a nice piece. love speedies. ---
**Author:** ![1QIKZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1qikz/32/6112_2.png) [@1QIKZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1QIKZ)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2025, 8:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/2263 "2025-08-13T08:54:22Z")
Thanks Ultra for letting me put my dick beaters on your Omega for you. Mulled over just keeping it for myself a couple times but it was a little tight on my wrist. Glad you like it and enjoy it. It’s a nice one for sure. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bing/32/7211_2.png) [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2025, 2:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/2264 "2025-08-13T14:25:20Z")
what work did you do to it? a full service or just exterior work? ---
**Author:** ![1QIKZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1qikz/32/6112_2.png) [@1QIKZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1QIKZ)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2025, 2:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/2265 "2025-08-13T14:49:13Z")
> [@bing](#): > > what work did you do to it? a full service or just exterior work? Just a brighten up of the exterior surfaces. Lubes the case seal, cleaned the band and case, polished and re-brushed. Didn’t go full restore as I figured when it finally needs a service that would be a better time for it. Was running like a Swiss watch when I got it so I left it alone. ![20250807_164227](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/8/0/8060b01493c25ccba9ccce79174ec6d1e90875c6.jpeg) ![20250731_162945](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/8/a/8a3c4e7dcc885832aa7c9ce96fcf49e2549a49c2.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![1QIKZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1qikz/32/6112_2.png) [@1QIKZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1QIKZ)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2025, 6:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/2266 "2025-08-17T18:23:25Z")
Came home from my ATV trip and she was waiting for me….. ![20250817_130104](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/4/f/4fd4c2afa7245b1c57f39ab6e716fe5dac503264.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2025, 10:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/2267 "2025-08-19T22:51:17Z")
Is this accurate? ![20250819_185043](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/c/3/c3f3b23c6415c733c04019ca56fbff9d9d7e021e.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bing/32/7211_2.png) [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2025, 11:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/2268 "2025-08-19T23:35:18Z")
id put rolex above audemars. dont really like the AP stuff. Patek is rad AF. you’ll never see an RM in the wild. ---
**Author:** ![TurboTSi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/22d042/32.png) [@TurboTSi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TurboTSi)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2025, 3:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/2269 "2025-08-20T03:19:35Z")
I saw this on Facebook the other day. It’s a bit of an over generalization of the watch community, all they’re doing is following the natural procession of prices and equating that to what one would make. But it’s also not far off to some extent. AP is basically a one trick pony with the Royal Oak. The code 11.59 isn’t as bad as everyone makes it out to be, I think it’s nice and a step in a different direction for them. Although I’d take a Patek over an AP any day. ---
**Author:** ![1QIKZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1qikz/32/6112_2.png) [@1QIKZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1QIKZ)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2025, 4:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/2270 "2025-08-20T16:34:01Z")
> [@Onyx\_Z32](#): > > Is this accurate? > > ![20250819_185043](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/c/3/c3f3b23c6415c733c04019ca56fbff9d9d7e021e.jpeg) Replace Rolex with Omega. You’re paying for the hype. ---
**Author:** ![TurboTSi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/22d042/32.png) [@TurboTSi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TurboTSi)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2025, 1:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/2271 "2025-08-21T01:12:01Z")
Also the Rolex “wanna be rich” thing is bull. If you can afford it, you can afford it. ---
**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2025, 3:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/2272 "2025-08-21T15:50:47Z")
Where is g-shock on that list? ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2025, 4:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/2273 "2025-08-21T16:23:14Z")
Speaking of watches, anyone else see this? > ---
**Author:** ![1QIKZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1qikz/32/6112_2.png) [@1QIKZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1QIKZ)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2025, 6:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/2274 "2025-08-22T18:28:36Z")
That’s why I’ll take a ticker over a battery any day. ---
**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2025, 2:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/2275 "2025-08-24T14:25:00Z")
Thinking about a Seiko 5 to replace my Apple Watch, I’m over the smart watch thing and want to go back to old school. I don’t want a metal band though. Thoughts? ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2025, 3:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/2276 "2025-08-24T15:06:58Z")
> [@1QIKZ](#): > > That’s why I’ll take a ticker over a battery any day. I think you missed the punch line, lol. ![1756047987953644918347913730753](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/a/8/a839ee217a0a0cdc70025fb165f56f09709a9b12.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![1QIKZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1qikz/32/6112_2.png) [@1QIKZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1QIKZ)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2025, 10:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/2277 "2025-08-25T10:41:19Z")
> [@Motocrossx23](#): > > Thinking about a Seiko 5 to replace my Apple Watch, I’m over the smart watch thing and want to go back to old school. I don’t want a metal band though. Thoughts? Any particular model you’re interested in? ---
**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2025, 6:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/2278 "2025-08-25T18:09:29Z")
I was looking at this one: > **[SRPJ85](https://seikousa.com/collections/seiko5sports/products/srpj85)** > > Seiko 5 Sports Collection Inspired by vintage field/aviator style Automatic with manual winding capability 21,600 vibrations per hour Power reserve: approximately 41 hours 24 jewels Black dial 60-minute track on the outer dial 13-24 hour military... I definitely want a textile band, metal bands rip my arm hair out and I constantly hit them on things around the wood shop. ---
**Author:** ![1QIKZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1qikz/32/6112_2.png) [@1QIKZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1QIKZ)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2025, 8:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/2279 "2025-08-25T20:09:04Z")
> [@Motocrossx23](#): > > I was looking at this one: @Motocrossx23 How do you feel about this dial in comparison to the Seiko 5? ![Screenshot_20250825_160651_AliExpress](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/3/8/3835919d1b7d97bebd4c8d42cc0d41ab8c0f0554.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bing/32/7211_2.png) [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2025, 9:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/2280 "2025-08-27T21:30:50Z")
i bought that one for my son a couple years back. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295.md?page=113) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295.md?page=115)