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12-04-2013, 03:11 PM
Have you guys ever thought you'd be interested in a stone watch?
Made of real stone.
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12-04-2013, 07:10 PM
Movado was pretty much done many years ago, didn't Sampras use to advertise them!
All fashion brands are garbage, Emporio Armani, Boss, Vuitton etc.
Breitling are nice but I would get the Navitimer model which has a history. I think the whole clunky chronograph thing has been done to death now.
Tag Heuer aren't probably high on the list but they are a good "starter" watch. The Monaco model is a classic and of course style icon Steve Mcqueen use to wear one.
Rolex I think are always decent if you sport the right one. I am a fan off the datejust model, my "baller" friend in Dubai says they are for girls. He sports an all gold president.
Omega makes some nice watches, I would stay away from the James Bond model. Like Ali said he is a fictional character.
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12-04-2013, 09:15 PM
Yea, omega did some weird shut and made a "james bond" limited edition watch. It had 007 actually printed on the watch face, which is super gay. It's not even the watch that Craig wore in the movie, which was a blue face Aqua Terra, which is actually a beautiful watch. ( of course this only references the skyfall movie). I think previous bond watches were standard seamasters. Prior to Brosnan they were Rolex submariners, which are respectable watches, and actually McQueen wore a submariner as his normal watch.
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12-04-2013, 09:39 PM
I wear one of these and its boss:
I get a lot of questions about it, more than any watch I've owned. Bracelets>watches>rings. Not sure where a necklace fits in that equation, but there's something about the wrist being "neutral", to where girls will subconsciously reach to what you have on it and start playing with it. I have no idea why. I have advanced techniques for that situation also.
Like partyonbro stated, always wear something on your wrist, but not both. Too try hard. That bracelet isn't something most brave enough to wear.
The reason I tell you to unplug from Hollywood and GQ is because what their selling is all guys will be wearing. If you want to stand out you have to be creative, and putting in the extra work will forge that unique edge.
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12-05-2013, 08:28 AM
A hot one isn't a bad idea. They look to be going for ~10k on eBay, which is way out of my price range. Hot one could probably be had significantly cheaper. Don't know anyone in that game though that I could trust isn't an undercover or snitch.
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12-05-2013, 09:26 AM
It looks cool but I think any watch over 40mm looks goofy when actually on your wrist. That IWC definitely dominates his wrist.
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12-05-2013, 02:43 PM
All or Nothing - the seagull watch is beautiful, I am not familiar with that name.
Kudos on Thomas Crown Affair reference, that is the movie I play when I am down. Look at those suits, you can wear them today.
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12-05-2013, 04:00 PM
Ali, drop some info on the boots you wear?
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12-05-2013, 04:25 PM
Quote: (12-05-2013 04:00 PM)roberto Wrote:
Ali, drop some info on the boots you wear?
I wore Nason's for years but that ship has sailed. Down to one pair of black I wear with suits. The only thing I found even remotely comparable is Fryes.
http://www.thefryecompany.com/mens-boots...th-harness
They look great with a pair of Levi's cuffed, but I would never pair with a suit.
I've searched all year and still have yet to find another boot I like. I'd rather take $10k and instead of buying a watch, go to a custom boot maker and design my own footwear.
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12-05-2013, 04:37 PM
Like a lot, plus they'll ship to UK. Thanks.
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12-06-2013, 07:56 PM
I always thought watches were for those that are living on someone else's schedule. I prefer my time to be my own
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12-06-2013, 08:09 PM
Hey, Ali, since you're the Nason afficionado, what do you think of these:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mark-Nason-Mens-...485c955af1
I hear they run a size large, too. I wear a size 15 typically, but 14 is the largest they make.
Quote: (12-05-2013 04:25 PM)Aliblahba Wrote:
Quote: (12-05-2013 04:00 PM)roberto Wrote:
Ali, drop some info on the boots you wear?
I wore Nason's for years but that ship has sailed. Down to one pair of black I wear with suits. The only thing I found even remotely comparable is Fryes.
http://www.thefryecompany.com/mens-boots...th-harness
They look great with a pair of Levi's cuffed, but I would never pair with a suit.
I've searched all year and still have yet to find another boot I like. I'd rather take $10k and instead of buying a watch, go to a custom boot maker and design my own footwear.
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12-06-2013, 08:28 PM
Those aren't bad, especially in that size. Nason's aren't just about looks, but fit. I've never put on a better feeling boot. They fit like they were custom fitted to your foot. The boots do run big, so I believe you'll be ok in a 14.
Another amazing fact: I never sprained an ankle in Nason's.
Something about the pitch of the heel or overall design.
Give these a look too, the toe isn't as round:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/400613388813?lpid=82
Squared off:
http://www.dillards.com/product/Rockport...7752801147
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12-07-2013, 03:26 AM
A watch is so integral to my style that I didn't even think of it as an accessory. I bought a mechanical for 200 bucks about four years ago. Clear glass back and cutaway in the front to show the gears. I'm quite used to getting "nice watch, is it real" as an opener. Guesses on price usually range between 1k to 10k, which shows you how little the average person knows about watches.