Watch guys - Check out this prototype. Would you buy for $200?

[aschen]

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

[island911]

Pfftt....


what a ridiculous watch.



THIS is the future of cool . . .







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.

[Eric Coffey]

Originally Posted by 87maniac

That watch is -too Fat-.

Q: who wears a watch these days?
A: guys who show off their $$$$$ jewelry + wear too much man perfume

The instrument to the far right in a 911 is all you need.

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...

[MMiller]

Originally Posted by Eric Coffey

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...

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!

[LeeH]

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

[IXXI_carrera]

Diggin the driving gloves too.

[9elf]

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

[jyl]

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.

[Eric Coffey]

Originally Posted by 9elf

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

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

[9elf]

Thank you Eric.

[LeeH]

Unfortunately, most of those are sold out.

[scottmandue]

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.