# 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:** 69
**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 26, 2013, 6:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1361 "2013-02-26T18:48:54Z")
> [@k.man](#): > > I don’t know enough about watches and what to look for to buy a big tag item VIA second hand market too much replicas in rotation for me to even considering buying used now. maybe in time. i have a feeling there are basically no Oris reps out there. besides, it’s actually really easy to tell a rep… they feel like shit other than some reps of Rolex etc. but even then you can usually tell. just buy from a reputable seller… lots of good Oris’s on ebay and WUS… same with Hamilton for a first foray into swiss autos. ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2013, 7:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1362 "2013-02-26T19:28:06Z")
> [@bing](#): > > i have a feeling there are basically no Oris reps out there. > > besides, it’s actually really easy to tell a rep… they feel like shit other than some reps of Rolex etc. but even then you can usually tell. > > just buy from a reputable seller… lots of good Oris’s on ebay and WUS… same with Hamilton for a first foray into swiss autos. X2 :like: ---
**Author:** ![k.man](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/k.man/32/5790_2.png) [@k.man](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/k.man)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2013, 8:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1363 "2013-02-26T20:26:04Z")
> [@bing](#): > > i have a feeling there are basically no Oris reps out there. > > besides, it’s actually really easy to tell a rep… they feel like shit other than some reps of Rolex etc. but even then you can usually tell. > > just buy from a reputable seller… lots of good Oris’s on ebay and WUS… same with Hamilton for a first foray into swiss autos. This applies, if you ever held one of these watches in your hand and have hands on experience. I don’t have any hands on time with these watches, so I will go to a local authorized seller and get info there. mostly likely I eventually will buy online, but right now just going to do a lot of research until i’m comfortable with dropping the DOLLA DOLLA BILLS without seeing an item in person ---
**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 27, 2013, 4:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1364 "2013-02-27T04:48:03Z")
> [@ProgRocker](#): > > I think the Seiko watches are excellent for the money. > > GoesOnYourWrist.TellsTime.ItsAWatch Thinking of buying my first seiko. ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2013, 5:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1365 "2013-02-27T05:27:34Z")
> [@k.man](#): > > This applies, if you ever held one of these watches in your hand and have hands on experience. I don’t have any hands on time with these watches, so I will go to a local authorized seller and get info there. mostly likely I eventually will buy online, but right now just going to do a lot of research until i’m comfortable with dropping the DOLLA DOLLA BILLS without seeing an item in person have you never bought used car parts on the internet? It’s really no different. Most people buy wheels on the internet for more than I paid for my watch. I’ve had it for quite some time now. I wear it every day and I still love looking at it. Seriously, hit up [watchuseek.com](http://watchuseek.com) and find any automatic Hamilton/Oris that you like the looks of and can afford. The sellers there are true timepiece enthusiasts. ---
**Author:** ![k.man](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/k.man/32/5790_2.png) [@k.man](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/k.man)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2013, 1:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1366 "2013-02-27T13:04:09Z")
> [@boardjnky4](#): > > have you never bought used car parts on the internet? It’s really no different. Most people buy wheels on the internet for more than I paid for my watch. I’ve had it for quite some time now. I wear it every day and I still love looking at it. Seriously, hit up [watchuseek.com](http://watchuseek.com) and find any automatic Hamilton/Oris that you like the looks of and can afford. The sellers there are true timepiece enthusiasts. lol I totally get where you are coming from and in fact, I predicted one of you guys will relate this to used car parts. although what you are saying is true, I don’t completely agree with it. but what I will do though, is join [watchuseek.com](http://watchuseek.com) and try to get a second hand watch there. thanks for the tip 🙂 ---
**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 16, 2013, 8:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1367 "2013-03-16T20:54:52Z")
hey bros… 18k diamond encrusted Rolex President??? ![http://www.bings.ca/images/misc/Other/Watches/Rolex%20President%20-%2018k%20Diamonds%20(3).JPG](http://www.bings.ca/images/misc/Other/Watches/Rolex%20President%20-%2018k%20Diamonds%20(3).JPG) ![http://www.bings.ca/images/misc/Other/Watches/Rolex%20President%20-%2018k%20Diamonds%20(5).JPG](http://www.bings.ca/images/misc/Other/Watches/Rolex%20President%20-%2018k%20Diamonds%20(5).JPG) ![http://www.bings.ca/images/misc/Other/Watches/Rolex%20President%20-%2018k%20Diamonds%20(1).JPG](http://www.bings.ca/images/misc/Other/Watches/Rolex%20President%20-%2018k%20Diamonds%20(1).JPG) ---
**Author:** ![BigRon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2013, 5:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1368 "2013-03-17T05:46:09Z")
That is a lot of bling for bing. Did you pick it up? I have a gold/sliver Rolex and very rarely wear it mainly formal occasions. ---
**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:** [March 17, 2013, 6:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1369 "2013-03-17T06:23:18Z")
That is not my cup of tea. I’ve been getting much more into rolex lately though. ---
**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 17, 2013, 8:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1370 "2013-03-17T08:54:32Z")
Holy shit Bing. Was their a heinous watch convention in town? That watch is utterly worthless. Not that I’m sure the guy who can afford it cares, but it’s literally ruined. ---
**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 17, 2013, 8:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1371 "2013-03-17T08:57:18Z")
it’s not mine, i just picked it up for one of my partners yesterday. i did size it for myself and wear it around all day though. Sam it’s not my cup of tea either. i can think of a few better ways to spend $30k+ Beck, you’re being too harsh, i suspect out of remorse that you didn’t think of it first 🙂 again, not my style either but i understand why people buy these things. Afterall, Rolex makes watches like this in their regular line up now because there are so many people out there that are rich and bored and just want you to know that they are rich and bored. It’s the Christian Audiger crowd but with real money… or asians… fukking asians. ---
**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 17, 2013, 9:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1372 "2013-03-17T09:04:24Z")
Rolex isn’t making those watches. Some hack is. Those bezels are just really terrible and ghetto. ---------- Post added at 12:04 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:03 PM ---------- It’s like those ass holes that put NATO straps on their Submariners. ---
**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 17, 2013, 11:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1373 "2013-03-17T11:48:44Z")
Umadbro!!! ---
**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:** [March 17, 2013, 4:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1374 "2013-03-17T16:08:12Z")
I like NATO straps. ---
**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 17, 2013, 4:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1375 "2013-03-17T16:15:49Z")
maybe he meant rubber straps on submariners since i’m dailying mine like that ---
**Author:** ![ubengineering](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ubengineering/32/5171_2.png) [@ubengineering](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ubengineering)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2013, 5:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1376 "2013-03-17T17:08:08Z")
I like that black Rolex for sure, but the gold makes it look a lil bit ghetto. =( ---
**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:** [March 17, 2013, 5:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1377 "2013-03-17T17:35:22Z")
> [@bing](#): > > maybe he meant rubber straps on submariners since i’m dailying mine like that Rubber b strap looks good to me, too. ---
**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 17, 2013, 7:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1378 "2013-03-17T19:10:14Z")
> [@Beck](#): > > Rolex isn’t making those watches. Some hack is. > > Those bezels are just really terrible and ghetto Rolex has been offering diamond bezels on datejusts for years Beck. I don’t get why you’re being so weird about it. ---
**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:** [March 17, 2013, 7:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1379 "2013-03-17T19:16:24Z")
> [@Beck](#): > > Rolex isn’t making those watches. Some hack is. > > Those bezels are just really terrible and ghetto. > > ---------- Post added at 12:04 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:03 PM ---------- > > It’s like those ass holes that put NATO straps on their Submariners. COmpletely agree whether it’s $30 or $30,000, it’s ugly as sin. ---
**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 18, 2013, 7:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1380 "2013-03-18T07:38:29Z")
> [@bing](#): > > Rolex has been offering diamond bezels on datejusts for years Beck. > > I don’t get why you’re being so weird about it. I was referring to PVD’ed cases. Also, those bezels are most defintely aftermarket. They offer, nicer looking diamond bezels on some models…yes. I don’t mind the everest band. It’s all just really ghetto. It’s like chroming your Ferrari 458 wheels, spraying your calipers purple and smoking out the headlights and tail lights. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295.md?page=68) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295.md?page=70)