# 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:** 73
**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:** [December 2, 2013, 7:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1441 "2013-12-02T07:51:39Z")
^ A tourbillon is the single most expensive complication you can find in a watch. Although they aren’t practical any more, they are a very idea conceptually. I don’t know if one exists for under about $50k retail (possibly sub $100k for that matter) from one of the well known manufacturers. ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2013, 7:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1442 "2013-12-02T07:55:04Z")
+1 here is a video of that tourbillion movement in action edit. more from wikipedia on what that is: In horology, a tourbillon (/tʊərˈbɪljən/; French: [tuʁbijɔ̃] “whirlwind”) is an addition to the mechanics of a watch escapement. Developed around 1795 by the French-Swiss watchmaker Abraham-Louis Breguet from an earlier idea by the English chronometer maker John Arnold, a tourbillon aims to counter the effects of gravity by mounting the escapement and balance wheel in a rotating cage, to negate the effect of gravity when the timepiece (thus the escapement) is stuck in a certain position. Originally an attempt to improve accuracy, tourbillons are still included in some expensive modern watches as a novelty and demonstration of watchmaking virtuosity. The mechanism is usually exposed on the watch’s face to show it off. ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2013, 8:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1443 "2013-12-02T08:03:42Z")
^ Pretty cool info :tup: ---
**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:** [December 3, 2013, 1:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1444 "2013-12-03T13:12:46Z")
> [@Beck](#): > > Back from the dead. Bought an old favorite of mine. Had it in blue before, went black this time around. I think she’s going to be up for sale. Looking to upgrade. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2013, 1:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1445 "2013-12-03T13:16:44Z")
I like it. PM me an asking price. ---
**Author:** ![ILLRACEU](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/ee7513/32.png) [@ILLRACEU](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ILLRACEU)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2013, 8:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1446 "2013-12-07T08:50:17Z")
Any experiences with Ball watches? ![http://www.ballwatch.com/html5/images/collections/Engineer%20Master%20II/Aviator%20GMT/GM1086C-LJ-BK.jpg](http://www.ballwatch.com/html5/images/collections/Engineer%20Master%20II/Aviator%20GMT/GM1086C-LJ-BK.jpg) ---
**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:** [December 7, 2013, 1:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1447 "2013-12-07T13:49:45Z")
^ Very solid and reliable with the ETA based movements. I got one for my dad years ago and it’s his daily wearer now. The tritium tubes are very useful for being able to see at night. ---
**Author:** ![Geehee](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/geehee/32/7238_2.png) [@Geehee](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geehee)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2013, 9:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1448 "2013-12-13T09:44:39Z")
ok, so for those of use not playing in the baller watch league just yet, what are some decent options for something sub $500? I like something simple and basic. Invicta’s need not apply. Prefer black leather bands. ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2013, 10:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1449 "2013-12-13T10:09:52Z")
I’d look at a Hamilton in that range. If you’re comfortable with used, I got my Oris for only a bit more than that. ---
**Author:** ![Geehee](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/geehee/32/7238_2.png) [@Geehee](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geehee)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2013, 11:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1450 "2013-12-13T11:06:19Z")
Without sifting through ~30 pages of posts here, where does one look for a used watch? Ebay? - - - Updated - - - some of those Hamiltons are right up my alley design wise. Digging the jazzmaster series. ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2013, 11:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1451 "2013-12-13T11:08:40Z")
[watchuseek.com](http://watchuseek.com) classifieds should get you started. ---
**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:** [December 13, 2013, 11:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1452 "2013-12-13T11:36:26Z")
[timezone.com](http://timezone.com) as good as well. ---
**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:** [December 13, 2013, 12:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1453 "2013-12-13T12:44:49Z")
Don’t buy from Ebay. Buy from a reputable seller in the forum classifieds. ---
**Author:** ![maverick27](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/maverick27/32/4946_2.png) [@maverick27](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/maverick27)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2013, 1:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1454 "2013-12-13T13:23:20Z")
Looking to get into watches a bit myself. Would like a solid ~$100 daily to start since I don’t regularly wear a watch nowadays and have only worn a watch a few times in my life. Just looking to add it to my daily style. Something not overly bulky, somewhat simple, etc. Been looking at low end Citizen Eco-Drives which are appealing due to not having to worry about a battery. The other one I’ve been eyeing up is the Seiko 5 military style. I believe SNK809 is the model. I like the look but I’m wondering if 37MM would be too small. Also, I’m intrigued with the whole automatic movement. Personally more of a tinkerer at this point. Any other thoughts or appealing watches out there in sub $200 range? I don’t need a Tissot or anything at this moment. Just want to get something that will be comfortable, look good, and not cost a whole ton. ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2013, 1:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1455 "2013-12-13T13:23:56Z")
Seiko 5 ---
**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:** [December 13, 2013, 5:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1456 "2013-12-13T17:33:21Z")
yeah Seiko 5 is the entry point for an auto then a second hand Hamilton / Oris i got my Oris F1 off ebay for like $350 i think, it was a poorly laid out auction from a dude with 0 feedback… i love bidding on those ones 🙂 sold it on Kijiji for $600 a year or so later ---
**Author:** ![sobo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sobo/32/5267_2.png) [@sobo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sobo)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2013, 6:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1457 "2013-12-13T18:34:07Z")
How about some functional watches? > **[D2 Pilot Watch | Garmin](https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/p/148289)** > > The D2 is the first pilot watch built to aid aviators in flight, combining stylish design with a high-sensitivity WAAS and GLONASS GPS receiver. ---
**Author:** ![tpgsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tpgsr/32/7374_2.png) [@tpgsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tpgsr)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2013, 9:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1458 "2013-12-19T21:45:25Z")
![http://i.imgur.com/T6jqvWX.jpg](http://i.imgur.com/T6jqvWX.jpg) ---
**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:** [December 20, 2013, 11:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1459 "2013-12-20T11:08:12Z")
thats actually awesome ---
**Author:** ![Geehee](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/geehee/32/7238_2.png) [@Geehee](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geehee)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2013, 8:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1460 "2013-12-23T08:40:49Z")
So I’ve got my sights set on one of these > **[Amazon.com: Hamilton Men's HML-H32565735 Jazzmaster Open Heart Analog Display Swiss Automatic Black Watch: Hamilton: Watches](https://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-Jazzmaster-Heart-Automatic-Black/dp/B002IWVRQO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1387816137&sr=8-1&keywords=h32565735)** > > Stainless steel case with a black leather strap. Fixed stainless steel bezel. Black dial with skeletal cut-out with silver-tone hands and index hour markers. Arabic numerals mark the 3, 6, 9 and 12 o' ... Model H32565735 Looks to be a discontinued unit, and I cant find anything on watchuseek. The only places I can find it from look to be sketchy vendors. I dont mind used, but I’d like to know I’m buying a real unit, not a knockoff. Any pointers? Or do I just need to set a google alert for it? [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295.md?page=72) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295.md?page=74)