# 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:** 52
**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:** [September 9, 2011, 4:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1021 "2011-09-09T16:49:44Z")
yah i regret buying china watches and not waiting for the swiss autos… fortunately i only made 1 or 2 mistake buys. ---
**Author:** ![MaximaSE98](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/maximase98/32/7600_2.png) [@MaximaSE98](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MaximaSE98)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2011, 7:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1022 "2011-09-09T19:31:44Z")
> [@bing](#): > > these are in the same category as TW Steel and other watches that are stealing off of B&R, Pan and other big, meaty, man-watches. > > better than some but at the price point i think you’re getting a china movement in a over-stylized case and paying a premium for it. i could be wrong though, even shit companies have swiss movements in some of their watches now. > > you’re joking right? hey i love my nixons…guess i am just not baller enough ---
**Author:** ![JDMSIR](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jdmsir/32/7376_2.png) [@JDMSIR](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JDMSIR)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2011, 10:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1023 "2011-09-09T22:39:50Z")
I have a clock on my cell phone… Fuck ugly watches. I like sunglasses ---
**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:** [September 11, 2011, 7:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1024 "2011-09-11T07:02:12Z")
> [@JDMSIR](#): > > I like sunglasses there is a mens accessories thread in the network section for those 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![BigRon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2011, 5:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1025 "2011-09-12T05:19:04Z")
Had a friend ask me what I would offer for this watch (he might be taking it as payment for some work), used with scratches but box and papers: ![[http://i.ebayimg.com/t/TAG-HEUER-CARRERA-BROWN-CHRONO-CV2013-BA0794-MENS-NEW-/00/$(KGrHqZ,!h4E3Oh-GBCBBOFnKBz7D!~~0\_12.JPG](http://i.ebayimg.com/t/TAG-HEUER-CARRERA-BROWN-CHRONO-CV2013-BA0794-MENS-NEW-/00/$(KGrHqZ,!h4E3Oh-GBCBBOFnKBz7D!~~0\_12.JPG)](http://i.ebayimg.com/t/TAG-HEUER-CARRERA-BROWN-CHRONO-CV2013-BA0794-MENS-NEW-/00/%24(KGrHqZ,!h4E3Oh-GBCBBOFnKBz7D!~~0_12.JPG%5D(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/TAG-HEUER-CARRERA-BROWN-CHRONO-CV2013-BA0794-MENS-NEW-/00/%24(KGrHqZ,!h4E3Oh-GBCBBOFnKBz7D!~~0_12.JPG)) Not a huge fan of Tags, but I said $1,200 at first and retracted my bid and offered $1k. Is that a price I can’t get hurt at? Edit: just noticed that pic is brown, one I am offering on is black ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2011, 6:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1026 "2011-09-12T06:02:13Z")
The Carrera is pretty great watch. Pretty sure it’s basically top of the line as far as Tag goes, and a steal at $1k. ---
**Author:** ![Beck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/beck/32/28683_2.png) [@Beck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Beck)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2011, 6:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1027 "2011-09-12T06:45:00Z")
$1,000 you’re probably safe, depending on the condition. Make sure it’s real though. Most people whom are trying to pass off a decently valuable watch as form of a payment, probably didn’t have the money in the first place to drop on a watch. For $1,000, I’d buy it. :tup: ---
**Author:** ![Jeller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/bc8723/32.png) [@Jeller](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jeller)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2011, 6:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1028 "2011-09-12T06:47:05Z")
Use watchuseek or timezone and see what they are going for used. Off the top of my head, a grand is not bad, depending on its overall condition. ---
**Author:** ![08GT500](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/08gt500/32/5417_2.png) [@08GT500](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/08GT500)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2011, 6:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1029 "2011-09-12T06:50:15Z")
> [@JDMSIR](#): > > I have a clock on my cell phone… Fuck ugly watches. I like sunglasses Yup ---
**Author:** ![Jeller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/bc8723/32.png) [@Jeller](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jeller)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2011, 6:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1030 "2011-09-12T06:51:31Z")
Follow this thread for tips on spotting a fake: [http://forums.watchuseek.com/f25/\*\*\*-my-tag-heuer-authentic-\*\*\*-ask-about-your-watches-here-538327.html](http://forums.watchuseek.com/f25/%2A%2A%2A-my-tag-heuer-authentic-%2A%2A%2A-ask-about-your-watches-here-538327.html) ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2011, 7:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1031 "2011-09-12T07:10:26Z")
valid concern on the fake…I would hope that a friend wouldn’t try to sell him a fake though! ---
**Author:** ![BigRon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2011, 7:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1032 "2011-09-12T07:41:45Z")
> [@Beck](#): > > $1,000 you’re probably safe, depending on the condition. Make sure it’s real though. Most people whom are trying to pass off a decently valuable watch as form of a payment, probably didn’t have the money in the first place to drop on a watch. > > For $1,000, I’d buy it. :tup: It is more or less that my friend won’t take money from the guy so he is throwing him a watch as payment. Based on the box and paper work I am less worried about a fake, but good point. ---
**Author:** ![rdandy5875](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rdandy5875/32/7511_2.png) [@rdandy5875](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rdandy5875)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2011, 7:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1033 "2011-09-12T07:43:51Z")
The seller may not even know himself if it’s a fraud. I was at a jewelery shop many years ago and this woman wanted a battery replaced on her watch. The jeweler casually exposed it as a replica, even commented on it’s believeability. A huge arguement ensued including the lady’s man coming in and threatening the store owner and the police had to be called. Makes you wonder how many people are walking around with replicas and don’t even know it. I was looking for an omega last week and there were at least 3 or 4 obvious fakes I saw and reported, some with MANY bids. During my search I found it pretty surprising how good replicas can be. You have to really learn the watch you are looking at if not buying from a reputable person/place. Good luck. The box and paperwork, for me, is a great sign, but positive proof. Oh shit my seamaster comes today!!! ---
**Author:** ![Jeller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/bc8723/32.png) [@Jeller](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jeller)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2011, 9:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1034 "2011-09-12T09:09:35Z")
Actually here is the real vs. Fake I was looking for : [http://forums.watchuseek.com/f25/how-identify-fake-caliber-16-movement-370145.html](http://forums.watchuseek.com/f25/how-identify-fake-caliber-16-movement-370145.html) _With all the fake watches violating ebay policy, I thought this information might help someone out in the future._ The Chinese have become very proficient copying the Valjoux 7750, so much that the movements are nearly impossible to distinguish by simply looking at a picture. They have copied both old and new Calibre 16 rotors, eliminated the use of “blue” screws and now have microadjustment levers that look just like the real thing. After researching many Carreras, the most reliable way to distinguish authentic from fake (at least for now) is to inspect the geneve striping decoration of the rotor. I’ve found a common trend of the fakes…even # of stripes without a centrally placed stripe down the middle of the rotor. All authentic Calibre 16 rotors that I’ve seen have an odd number of stripes with a centrally located stripe right through the “Tag Heuer” signature and rotor screw. If you don’t see a centrally located stripe down the middle of the rotor, then it is most likely a FAKE. ---
**Author:** ![LAFENGAS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lafengas/32/7573_2.png) [@LAFENGAS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LAFENGAS)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2011, 9:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1035 "2011-09-12T09:45:25Z")
> [@bing](#): > > you’re joking right? unfotunately no. I chose a watch that i liked the look of, could afford to “lose”, and was functional for scuba diving. I wanted a watch with a rubber band and the only rubber band i have in my current arsenal is my B&R which i do not want to subject to salt water or damage from coral. ---
**Author:** ![Beck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/beck/32/28683_2.png) [@Beck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Beck)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2011, 10:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1036 "2011-09-12T10:21:25Z")
Pay $35 and have it appraised. WELL WORTH the piece of mind. ---
**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:** [September 14, 2011, 7:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1037 "2011-09-14T19:56:49Z")
i need to find a 19mm to 16mm deployment strap of a 19mm to 18mm deployment strap… want it to be waterproof and high quality… cannot find it anywhere… help? ---
**Author:** ![Random\_Hero](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/random_hero/32/5235_2.png) [@Random\_Hero](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Random_Hero)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2011, 5:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1038 "2011-09-15T17:05:09Z")
:bigtdown: ---
**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:** [September 21, 2011, 8:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1039 "2011-09-21T20:17:24Z")
that photo is shit, leads me to beleive it is a fake Breguet ---
**Author:** ![EvoMR](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/evomr/32/7186_2.png) [@EvoMR](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/EvoMR)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2011, 7:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1040 "2011-09-22T07:47:01Z")
Thinking of picking up a 16618 very soon. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295.md?page=51) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295.md?page=53)