and I would not buy the OP watch. It is a bit to "look at me" for me

Pfftt....


what a ridiculous watch.



THIS is the future of cool . . .




http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1432674917.jpg


I mean, with this ApplWatch (and an iphone, and a lover who also has a an appWatch and an iphone) you can send your heartbeat signature as vibe-pulses.
And what's not cool about THAT!?! --look honey, I have a pulse! (that's a daily use killer app rite thar)

Plus, look at all that high glare body cladding yet another battery in need of daily care.

Progress!


Read: yeah, the OP watch has some nice styling points.

Funny, in the same post you claim that guys who wear watches only do so to "show off their $$$$$ jewelry" while also stating that the clock in a 911 is all one needs.
This really shouldn't warrant an explanation (sigh) but...you could also claim that anyone who drives a 911 is simply "showing off their $$$$$".
However, I would say that most here own/drive their 911s because they are enthusiasts and fans of the marque.
Just as there are "car guys" there are also "watch guys" (with a lot of overlap incidentally).
You can be a fan of the craftsmanship, history, design, and mechanical precision/intricacy of a nice watch, just as you can with that 911. ;)


Oh and BTW, you might want to have a back up for that 911 VDO clock. They are notorious for failing... :p

Great post Eric.....Maniac post bugged me too but it had more issues than I cared to deal with :)

I like the watch the OP posted. The smart money would be on the Quartz version but it's the colorful NATO's I find a hoot!

Careful readers would have observed that the post is addressed to "WATCH GUYS."

Please tell me where can I buy those bands? I'll take one of each :)

I think that is a pretty nice looking watch. For $200, it looks a reasonable deal.

This site has Swiss military style watches and they are $300 to $3000. They have Swiss movements. If I were shopping for a tool watch, that would be what I'd compare this guy's product to.

Martini NATO straps:

Nato strap - Martini Porsche racing stripes 911 964 965 993 991 997
HNS Red & Navy Strip Heavy Duty Ballistic Nylon NATO Watch Strap With Polished Stainless Steel Buckle
(second one is cheaper, but not sure how reputable they are. Plus it's listed as out-of-stock currently).


Gulf NATO straps:

The Le Mans NATO Strap w/ Matte Hardware (Stitched) 20mm
The Le Mans II NATO Strap w/ Polished Hardware 20mm Only
The Le Mans NATO Strap w/ PVD Hardware (Stitched) 20mm
Blue/Black/Orange NATO - 20mm - Crown and Buckle

SmileWavy

Thank you Eric.

Unfortunately, most of those are sold out.

I like it, I'm flip flopping on the blue or orange, it would have to be a mechanical... but the point is moot because my watch collection is out of control... if anything I need to sell of a few.

And +10,000 on the cell phone comment... your $500 cell phone is just as much of a fashion accessory, spoiled rich kid statement as any expensive watch.