# 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:** 85
**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, 2014, 7:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1681 "2014-12-20T07:41:30Z")
> [@Beck](#): > > You just can’t help yourself, can you? Haha, jesus. dude i was 99% of the way to a roulette dial and other shizzz… it’s a problem…lol but seriously, having someone like Matt available for good work at a reasonable price makes this stuff more accessible. i wouldnt have done it if i needed to bring it to a local guy. i think i’m done for a while at this point. just bought a new house. \*edit… practical reason for doing this is that you can instantly verify the Rolex movement inside the watch as a way to countering any notion of it being a fake. yes there are great fakes out there that replicate the movements as well but those are very rarer than the real thing anyways ---
**Author:** ![95d16turbo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/977dab/32.png) [@95d16turbo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/95d16turbo)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2014, 8:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1682 "2014-12-20T08:07:08Z")
Thanks for the kind words Bing, Glad I could help! ---
**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:** [December 20, 2014, 8:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1683 "2014-12-20T08:51:26Z")
> [@Willybeen](#): > > Filthy pam000 with camouflage straps… > > I’m thinking of picking up a Pepsi bezel diver… The Rolex is out of the question for now, as I’m not sure I’d wear a red blue watch enough to o warrant a 6k watch, but there are a ton of look alikes > > Sooo, those in the know, would you buy an invicta auto, seiko auto, etc… Price point seems to be sub 200 if you buy it online… Other options? I think this belongs in the “all that is man” thread. ---
**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, 2014, 10:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1684 "2014-12-20T10:34:40Z")
yeah that sig is SIQ ---
**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 20, 2014, 1:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1685 "2014-12-20T13:06:55Z")
> [@bing](#): > > dude i was 99% of the way to a roulette dial and other shizzz… it’s a problem…lol > > but seriously, having someone like Matt available for good work at a reasonable price makes this stuff more accessible. i wouldnt have done it if i needed to bring it to a local guy. > > i think i’m done for a while at this point. just bought a new house. > > **\*edit… practical reason for doing this is that you can instantly verify the Rolex movement inside the watch as a way to countering any notion of it being a fake. yes there are great fakes out there that replicate the movements as well but those are very rarer than the real thing anyways** I’ve been wearing Rolex watches for years and have never had anyone accuse me of them being fakes, ever. (Not to mention, if someone can’t look at a Rolex and tell you if it’s real, having them look at the movement isn’t going to matter, as they are idiots) You’re right, there are great replicas that also replicate movements, they are worth about as much as a real one with an aftermarket crystal caseback installed, lol. \<3 ---
**Author:** ![XwalkerX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xwalkerx/32/7598_2.png) [@XwalkerX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XwalkerX)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2014, 1:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1686 "2014-12-23T13:43:35Z")
picked up a leather Zulu strap for the Hamilton ![http://41.media.tumblr.com/1605003b6bd97caf2a2252dc6622bd4f/tumblr_nh21hefq1L1qf3hxno1_1280.jpg](http://41.media.tumblr.com/1605003b6bd97caf2a2252dc6622bd4f/tumblr_nh21hefq1L1qf3hxno1_1280.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2014, 2:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1687 "2014-12-23T14:44:08Z")
Very nice. I dig it on that watch. My arms are too dainty for a near 50mm looking case. What size is that? ---
**Author:** ![XwalkerX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xwalkerx/32/7598_2.png) [@XwalkerX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XwalkerX)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2014, 2:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1688 "2014-12-23T14:53:10Z")
45.4mm ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2014, 3:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1689 "2014-12-23T15:12:42Z")
Not bad… 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Jeller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/bc8723/32.png) [@Jeller](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jeller)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2014, 6:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1690 "2014-12-29T06:54:35Z")
I am not a watch nut like many of you guys, so I have to get that out of the way first… But I really enjoy this thread and looking at every ones pieces. When I first met Xander he introduced me Tag Heuer as he had an older Tag at that time. Wanting to be just as cool I had to get one too. So once I started making some “decent money” as a kid, I treated myself to the Tag Kirium model seen below. I have worn that watch every day for 16 years; it looks like it has been through a war now, but amazingly the crystal is still major scratch free somehow. ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v114/jeller/473E5D49-D2A3-4528-B4E0-2D3563D1FCA0_zpsbqoaewcu.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v114/jeller/473E5D49-D2A3-4528-B4E0-2D3563D1FCA0_zpsbqoaewcu.jpg) Well after 16 years the watch is looking a bit outdated/small and it was time for something new. Having such good luck with my previous Tag I purchased another one as a Christmas present to myself. Once again another watch I feel I can wear with anything and wear every day, let’s hope this one too makes it just as long… Carrera Day Date Calibre 16 ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v114/jeller/D2B87934-E4E6-4FFF-B562-E3DB9A18D61F_zpsskobfvxj.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v114/jeller/D2B87934-E4E6-4FFF-B562-E3DB9A18D61F_zpsskobfvxj.jpg) ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v114/jeller/CF348906-7F0C-4F1B-BBA3-A3600D0FD6EB_zpscozum85p.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v114/jeller/CF348906-7F0C-4F1B-BBA3-A3600D0FD6EB_zpscozum85p.jpg) ---
**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:** [December 29, 2014, 7:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1691 "2014-12-29T07:18:58Z")
Pretty sharp clock. I likey. PS-you need a tan. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![XwalkerX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xwalkerx/32/7598_2.png) [@XwalkerX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XwalkerX)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2014, 8:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1692 "2014-12-29T08:08:27Z")
love the carrera…perfect for the pcar crew lol ---
**Author:** ![Jeller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/bc8723/32.png) [@Jeller](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jeller)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2014, 9:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1693 "2014-12-29T09:15:04Z")
> [@1QIKZ](#): > > Pretty sharp clock. I likey. > PS-you need a tan. 🙂 I know, hard to get tan under the florescent lights in my office this time of year lol > [@XwalkerX](#): > > love the carrera…perfect for the pcar crew lol A lot of them have panerai and rolex from what I see. I think the tag is on the lower end comparatively but still acceptable. ---
**Author:** ![XwalkerX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xwalkerx/32/7598_2.png) [@XwalkerX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XwalkerX)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2014, 9:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1694 "2014-12-29T09:24:18Z")
I meant because of this… ![http://www.renntech.org/forums/uploads/monthly_08_2012/post-62517-0-68510800-1345003911.jpg](http://www.renntech.org/forums/uploads/monthly_08_2012/post-62517-0-68510800-1345003911.jpg) ![http://img2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20121204135112/trollpasta/images/1/13/Thats_the_joke.jpg](http://img2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20121204135112/trollpasta/images/1/13/Thats_the_joke.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Jeller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/bc8723/32.png) [@Jeller](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jeller)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2014, 9:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1695 "2014-12-29T09:46:43Z")
Werd, I’m a little slow sometimes… I was thinking more about the recent watch threads on 997 forums as a consensus. Side note\* I really hate when guys paint the “S” red for some reason, I think it cheapens it or something to me. ---
**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 29, 2014, 10:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1696 "2014-12-29T10:00:57Z")
Good looking Tag. Nice pickup. ---
**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 29, 2014, 2:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1697 "2014-12-29T14:49:14Z")
: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:** [December 29, 2014, 3:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1698 "2014-12-29T15:26:56Z")
A Tag Carrera is a solid choice. ---
**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:** [December 29, 2014, 5:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1699 "2014-12-29T17:18:47Z")
> [@XwalkerX](#): > > I meant because of this… > > ![http://www.renntech.org/forums/uploads/monthly_08_2012/post-62517-0-68510800-1345003911.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/b/d/bd139fe5356782d93862117a82b9852e767cd700.jpeg) Shameless self glossing activated. ---
**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 29, 2014, 6:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1700 "2014-12-29T18:59:25Z")
pics weren’t working on my phone of that Tag… that is the best watch Tag makes… always liked it and considered buying it when one was on sale at the local AD but it wasn’t dissimilar enough from my speedy… great choice. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295.md?page=84) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295.md?page=86)