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I'm looking for a stylish-manly-defined vintage wristwatch (up to 1970s) that I can buy for around $100. I've been looking at Omega Seamasters for a while, and I really like some of them (are Omega watches all different?)
Here are a couple of the ones I really like:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BLACK-VINTAGE-OMEGA-PRE-SEAMASTER-SUB-SEC-1959-/200704525673?pt=Wristwatches&hash=item2ebaec0569&autorefresh=true#ht_729wt_1139
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VERY-RARE-LARGE-OMEGA-SEAMASTER-BUMPER-AUTO-CAL354-ORIGINAL-DIAL-STEEL-WATCH-/270904170937?pt=Wristwatches&hash=item3f132599b9&autorefresh=true#ht_7621wt_1003
Doesn't necessarily have to be black inside... but I like the gold.
Is it possible to find this type of watch for in my price range?
I wish I knew more about watches but I don't.
I don't really mean luxury, I mean classy. I prefer a watch with less complications, and simplistic cylindrical design. In addition, I could see spending up to $250.
I am 16, so don't be surprised that I don't have enough to buy a Patek.
I tried my best to find two watches that fit my taste, and I am asking if there are any non-knock off watches in this price range.
Answer
You have champagne taste but a beer budget. Don't feel alone. Tons of people suffer from the same thing. You won't find a luxury man's watch like Omega or Rolex for only $100, even a vintage used one.
One of the most well made and accurate watches is Seiko. There are several on ebay that sell for $100 or less on a 'Buy It Now' basis. Another option is to get the least expensive watch with a stainless steel case and band (since any gold finish will quickly wear off) that has the face you like.
The last option is to get a Skagen if what you want is an extremely elegant and thin watch that runs well and is unique. They are made in Norway but sold in the U.S. My bf has one and it is super thin and gorgeous with a stainless case and band. That is what I'd recommend. Good luck!! : }
You have champagne taste but a beer budget. Don't feel alone. Tons of people suffer from the same thing. You won't find a luxury man's watch like Omega or Rolex for only $100, even a vintage used one.
One of the most well made and accurate watches is Seiko. There are several on ebay that sell for $100 or less on a 'Buy It Now' basis. Another option is to get the least expensive watch with a stainless steel case and band (since any gold finish will quickly wear off) that has the face you like.
The last option is to get a Skagen if what you want is an extremely elegant and thin watch that runs well and is unique. They are made in Norway but sold in the U.S. My bf has one and it is super thin and gorgeous with a stainless case and band. That is what I'd recommend. Good luck!! : }
How is Hamilton Jazzmaster ranked as a luxury watch?
HTR
compare to Tissot,Raymond Weil,Movado?
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It's adequate, I'm sure, but it's not a "luxury" watch in the hand-made, absolutely perfect-quality sense.
A very quick introduction to watches:
Watch lovers love mechanical watches. Mechanical watches are anachronistic; quartz watches are much more accurate and much less expensive. Good mechanical watches can cost tens of thousands of dollars but are intended to last decades or longer. Patek Philippe, Rolex, and others make watches at this level.
Most people do not want such an expensive watch, and watches in the $30+ range are accurate and reliable. (Timex makes watches at this level.)
For a bit more, you can choose a watch with better finishing details and have more options (style-wise). If you're willing to spend up to $200 or so you can choose from innumerable styles of quartz watches that will be well-made and reliable. Watches at this level will be steel and, if you wish, gold-plated. Seiko and many others, including Hamilton, make watches at this level.
(In between extremely good mechanical watches and $200 watches are quartz watches made by serious watch companies that also make mechanical watches. These watches often are made of gold so they cost quite a bit more than $200, and their finishing detail is usually very well done. Watches in this range might cost from $1,200 to $15,000+. Baume et Mercier and many others make watches at this level.)
It's adequate, I'm sure, but it's not a "luxury" watch in the hand-made, absolutely perfect-quality sense.
A very quick introduction to watches:
Watch lovers love mechanical watches. Mechanical watches are anachronistic; quartz watches are much more accurate and much less expensive. Good mechanical watches can cost tens of thousands of dollars but are intended to last decades or longer. Patek Philippe, Rolex, and others make watches at this level.
Most people do not want such an expensive watch, and watches in the $30+ range are accurate and reliable. (Timex makes watches at this level.)
For a bit more, you can choose a watch with better finishing details and have more options (style-wise). If you're willing to spend up to $200 or so you can choose from innumerable styles of quartz watches that will be well-made and reliable. Watches at this level will be steel and, if you wish, gold-plated. Seiko and many others, including Hamilton, make watches at this level.
(In between extremely good mechanical watches and $200 watches are quartz watches made by serious watch companies that also make mechanical watches. These watches often are made of gold so they cost quite a bit more than $200, and their finishing detail is usually very well done. Watches in this range might cost from $1,200 to $15,000+. Baume et Mercier and many others make watches at this level.)
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