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Originally Posted by InglewoodFan
I bought my Speedy for similar reasons, I hit a big career achievement and it was my reward for all the time I put into it. I will eventually buy one more "nice" watch because I have two sons and want to pass one to each. At this point I have no idea what I want though.
I googled that JLC you have DoubleF and that is a goddamn gorgeous watch. As is the brown Rolex above.
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Thanks! TBH, I didn't love it when I first saw it, but after a while, I really liked it. I should post a pic. I don't think I've ever put a pic of it in this thread before.
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Originally Posted by _Q_
I recently purchased a Seiko 5 desk diver type watch. The Bay had a huge sale, and I got a $375 watch for $240. It's my first automatic watch, and my God. I'm in love.
I realize it's a cheap watch, but I think this watch has turned me into a "watch guy". I can't wait to start spending too much of my money on watches going forward.
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Whoa, whoa, whoa. Inexpensive is not the same as "cheap". I always enjoy a good conversation with someone who has interest in horology/are proud of their watch vs some ass who is using their piece to look down on others. Go with whatever you like. I love conversations with people who can describe why they like their watch, their purchase process and what the watch means to them.
I met a guy once who literally responded to me that his watch likely was worth a third if not half my yearly salary. He can go suck a spikey cactus and die in a fire.
Someone chased me down from across the room to ask if he could see and hold my cocktail time so he could admire it in person to decide if he wanted to add it to his collection. This dude wore a Rolex Submariner and we swapped stories.
If I met you in person and I was wearing my crown jewel watch, I'd probably let you hold it in person if the circumstances were right. I'd murder you if you dropped it, but I wouldn't lord it over you. I don't think I'm totally unique in that regards either... minus the recent pandemic/germaphobe development.
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I bought both of these for less than $200 each. They retail for just over $300 each. I got in a dad bling mood and chased these two watches when the opportunity arose. At the moment, because kids, I friggen love these two over my automatics. Keep your eyes open for deals, be open to used and you can get something really nice without breaking the bank.
Including gifted watches, only my JLC and my Seiko cocktail time have ever cost more than $300 CAD. More than half were less than $200. The cocktail time was a gift from my wife when I got my designation. I own about a dozen watches and I wear them regularly.