# 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:** 56
**Author:** ![BigRon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2012, 8:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1101 "2012-02-28T08:07:16Z")
> [@King](#): > > looks cool! what kind of $ do they ask for to look a watch over like that? They are very reasonable and did not push services that are not needed. Most places I have been to have suggested a complete overhaul everytime I tell them a watch hasn’t been serviced in a couple years. I am not going to quote prices, but very very reasonable. Mention that you got the contact info from the car forum that Matt posts on and he will know what you are talking about. ---------- Post added at 11:07 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:05 AM ---------- > [@EvoMR](#): > > The Omega is 42mm. Nice size for an older Omega. Is it mid-70’s? Auto? ---
**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:** [February 28, 2012, 8:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1102 "2012-02-28T08:11:46Z")
Sam… you kidding me with that Omega? did you have a bad year or something? ---
**Author:** ![King](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/king/32/7329_2.png) [@King](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/King)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2012, 8:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1103 "2012-02-28T08:14:11Z")
> [@bing](#): > > Sam… you kidding me with that Omega? > > did you have a bad year or something? would look so good in a vintage porsche ---
**Author:** ![ProgRocker](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/progrocker/32/5434_2.png) [@ProgRocker](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ProgRocker)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2012, 8:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1104 "2012-02-28T08:24:29Z")
How’s the quality on the Invicta watches? There are a few that really caught my eye. ---
**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:** [February 28, 2012, 8:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1105 "2012-02-28T08:28:44Z")
> [@BigRon](#): > > They are very reasonable and did not push services that are not needed. Most places I have been to have suggested a complete overhaul everytime I tell them a watch hasn’t been serviced in a couple years. I am not going to quote prices, but very very reasonable. > Mention that you got the contact info from the car forum that Matt posts on and he will know what you are talking about. > > ---------- Post added at 11:07 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:05 AM ---------- > > Nice size for an older Omega. Is it mid-70’s? Auto? They were made from 69-73. It’s the manual wind cal 861. > [@bing](#): > > Sam… you kidding me with that Omega? > > did you have a bad year or something? I’ve been into vintage pieces lately. It was an ok year. 😉 > [@King](#): > > would look so good in a vintage porsche Agreed. > [@ProgRocker](#): > > How’s the quality on the Invicta watches? There are a few that really caught my eye. Not the best quality out there. ---
**Author:** ![ProgRocker](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/progrocker/32/5434_2.png) [@ProgRocker](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ProgRocker)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2012, 8:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1106 "2012-02-28T08:29:52Z")
Recommend something similar in that price range? ---
**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:** [February 28, 2012, 8:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1107 "2012-02-28T08:35:53Z")
> [@ProgRocker](#): > > Recommend something similar in that price range? What price range exactly? $200-300? ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2012, 8:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1108 "2012-02-28T08:36:53Z")
Definitely don’t get the Invicta. Look at a Hamilton, Tissot, ESQ if you’re on a tight budget. Some of the Seiko’s are good too, but I bought one a few years back for my wife that died within a few years, so I’m a little soured on them. ---
**Author:** ![ProgRocker](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/progrocker/32/5434_2.png) [@ProgRocker](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ProgRocker)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2012, 8:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1109 "2012-02-28T08:43:51Z")
Will look into those. Not so much on a tight budget just can’t justify a $1,500+ for a watch. Although I’m sure people can’t justify what I spend on computers. ---
**Author:** ![Jagermeister](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f19dbf/32.png) [@Jagermeister](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jagermeister)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2012, 4:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1110 "2012-02-28T16:29:54Z")
> [@King](#): > > would look so good in a vintage porsche Can 2007 be considered vintage? ---
**Author:** ![Jagermeister](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f19dbf/32.png) [@Jagermeister](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jagermeister)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2012, 4:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1111 "2012-02-28T16:52:59Z")
Just picked up this JLC Master Compressor. Pretty much a Grail for me. It’s on a titanium bracelet, but I also have a couple strap options. ---
**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:** [February 28, 2012, 7:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1112 "2012-02-28T19:00:24Z")
Nice JLC. :tup: ---
**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:** [February 29, 2012, 6:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1113 "2012-02-29T18:53:30Z")
and this thread is back on track. ---
**Author:** ![klug](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/klug/32/5222_2.png) [@klug](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/klug)\ **Post date:** [February 29, 2012, 7:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1114 "2012-02-29T19:37:02Z")
> [@Jagermeister](#): > > Just picked up this JLC Master Compressor. Pretty much a Grail for me. It’s on a titanium bracelet, but I also have a couple strap options. So jelly!! JLC is my absolute favorite watch co. ---
**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:** [March 5, 2012, 7:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1115 "2012-03-05T19:13:25Z")
New horse in the stable: ![http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/418237_632715313359_207800299_32413491_907796659_n.jpg](http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/418237_632715313359_207800299_32413491_907796659_n.jpg) Finally joined Omega crew. ---
**Author:** ![travisn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/travisn/32/5046_2.png) [@travisn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/travisn)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2012, 12:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1116 "2012-03-06T12:01:45Z")
I’M HERE!!! But seriously, I’ve never really been a fan of watches but last week I accidentally wore my ESD wrist band home and it got me thinking that I might like to wear one. I want to start off with something that I wont be upset to never wear again. I asked a co-worker and he suggested the Citizen Men’s BM8475-00 (img: [http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRCrzjehLzK6L0UvffdxKK\_pEHM1EDoUI1Dxo4sW4eeDR88W3Ba-gTenXt1Tw](http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRCrzjehLzK6L0UvffdxKK_pEHM1EDoUI1Dxo4sW4eeDR88W3Ba-gTenXt1Tw)) and I probably would have bought it if the date didn’t have white lettering. I was also a little put off by the canvas band. Suggestions? under or around $100 is required as I am finishing up my co-op this week so the gravy train is coming to an end soon. I prefer black/dark. Nothing flashy or with too large of a face. ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2012, 12:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1117 "2012-03-06T12:14:48Z")
you won’t find anything decent for $100 ---
**Author:** ![Jagermeister](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f19dbf/32.png) [@Jagermeister](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jagermeister)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2012, 12:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1118 "2012-03-06T12:30:37Z")
> [@Beck](#): > > Finally joined Omega crew. Nice pick up, Mr. Bond. ---
**Author:** ![boxxa](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boxxa/32/5045_2.png) [@boxxa](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boxxa)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2012, 12:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1119 "2012-03-06T12:33:12Z")
I picked up this when I was in San Francisco. Not high end but gets a lot of attention. I would love a high end watch but my day to day work doesn’t really allow me to have a big one without annoying me but this is perfect. ![http://www.ziiiro.com/images/products/ZIIIRO_Mercury_black_blue_big_1.png](http://www.ziiiro.com/images/products/ZIIIRO_Mercury_black_blue_big_1.png) ---
**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:** [March 6, 2012, 6:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1120 "2012-03-06T18:59:14Z")
Beck, i dont see the word ‘automatic’ on that… r i missing something? [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295.md?page=55) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295.md?page=57)