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dubc80 · 12-08-2011, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Sliver

Hey watch dudes - my wife wants a Fossil watch for Christmas like one of these:

Where is the best place to pick one up? The Fossil store in Southcentre Mall, or are they available online for less money (and with shipping that would get it here before Christmas)?

TIA!

Pretty sure I saw this watch at The Bay Downtown while browsing at the watches there over lunch.

Sliver · 12-08-2011, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Table 5

They are expensive, no doubt. It was bit of a mental hurdle to get over the price, but I'm glad I did it. The way I justified is that a good watch will easily last 30-40 years with reasonable care, so I'd rather buy something quality that is made to last, as opposed to buying lots of cheap junk over and over. The only problem with that theory is that I still want more nice watches....

At end of the day it feels great to wear, presents well in front of clients, and looks effin fantastic when it catches the right light...and as most guys, I appreciate a really nice piece of engineering and crafstmanship. Sure it's just man-jewelry, but I love the fact that I have this hiding under my wrist:

I'm not judging. I am genuinely surprised at their cost, but I blow money in all kinds of ways other people would think are ridiculous so I'm not looking down on you guys. You like fancy watches? Go nuts.

Bill Bumface · 12-08-2011, 01:18 PM

Anyone who likes cars can't look down on people that like watches. Unfortunately I like both, but I'm much better at restraining myself around watches. I didn't even buy this until it went on sale like crazy on Amazon:

Red · 12-08-2011, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Table 5

Team CP Omega is growing!

BBS, that's one hell of a great birthday gift, someone out there must really like you. I actually got my Speedmaster on my 30th as well, but it was a gift to myself, since no one else was going to spend that kind of money on me. I absolutely love the watch....its' been almost a year but I still find myself staring at it in random daily situations.

Red, that's a very nice vintage piece.

Must be the BB camera

It's a new-ish 3570.

I will post some better pics later.

North East Goon · 12-08-2011, 01:22 PM

Timex watches outlast any high-end brand. They take a licking and keep on ticking!

Red · 12-08-2011, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Table 5

They are expensive, no doubt. It was bit of a mental hurdle to get over the price, but I'm glad I did it. The way I justified is that a good watch will easily last 30-40 years with reasonable care, so I'd rather buy something quality that is made to last, as opposed to buying lots of cheap junk over and over. The only problem with that theory is that I still want more nice watches....

At end of the day it feels great to wear, presents well in front of clients, and looks effin fantastic when it catches the right light...and as most guys, I appreciate a really nice piece of engineering and crafstmanship. Sure it's just man-jewelry, but I love the fact that I have this hiding under my wrist:

That's one sexy 3573.

Table 5 · 12-08-2011, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Red

Must be the BB camera

It's a new-ish 3570.

Doh, my bad! I wasn't quite sure, so I made the leap. If I had to buy again, I'd probably get the 3570 myself.

How do you like it with the strap?

Red · 12-08-2011, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Table 5

Doh, my bad! I wasn't quite sure, so I made the leap.

How do you like it with the strap?

Love it. This is not an Omega strap ($900

) though. It's the Hirsch Professional.

I love the looks of the orignal 849 bracelet, but it feels kind of light and is quite noisy. I much prefer the bracelet on my Seamaster. Both have solid links but the Seamaster one feels much heavier.

Why would you want the 3570 instead of 3573?

burn_this_city · 12-08-2011, 01:44 PM

My girlfriend wants to get me a really nice watch for our engagement coming up. I'm torn though whether or not it's a good idea for the money. Part of me agrees with having it for 40+ years and something that can be passed down the family. The other part of me wonders if it will get lost or stolen. This is the one I really like, but I don't know if it's worth the cost.

Tron_fdc · 12-08-2011, 01:49 PM

Not that I want to be a total bobsy twin, but is this a decent deal? I feel like buying myself something fancy.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BK96Q8?...-watches-01-20

Table 5 · 12-08-2011, 01:50 PM

Ha, I just saw an ad in the paper this morning with that exact Cartier. It's definitely a great looking watch, with an in-house movement I believe. If you're gonna get a Cartier, that's probably the one to get, as the others are more fashiony.

Table 5 · 12-08-2011, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Red

Why would you want the 3570 instead of 3573?

It's not necessary that I want it more, it's more about the fact that I'm not sure the sapphire sandwich was worth the extra cash. Don't get me wrong, the sapphire back is awesome, but I don't really look at it much anymore....apart from perhaps showing it to someone. Still fantastic, but probably couldve spent the extra cash on something else.....like another watch?

burn_this_city · 12-08-2011, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Table 5

Ha, I just saw an ad in the paper this morning with that exact Cartier. It's definitely a great looking watch, with an in-house movement I believe. If you're gonna get a Cartier, that's probably the one to get, as the others are more fashiony.

We would probably buy it in the states, I can't imagine the mark up in Calgary for something like that.

awildermode · 12-08-2011, 01:53 PM

"The first and only watch worn on the moon"

how badd-ass is that?

i have an old school Omega, i think from 1969

Bring_Back_Shantz · 12-08-2011, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by North East Goon

Timex watches outlast any high-end brand. They take a licking and keep on ticking!

I'm not sure about that, I used to wear this guy:

I really loved that watch, but it kicked the bucket after about a year and a half. I really loved that watch, but for what it cost, it's just not worth it to get it repaired.

longsuffering · 12-08-2011, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by burn_this_city

We would probably buy it in the states, I can't imagine the mark up in Calgary for something like that.

The good folks at Calgary Jeweller are usually pretty good about discounting from MSRP. I bought a 'Black' Santos there and IIRC, received something like a 20% discount.

YMMV

North East Goon · 12-08-2011, 01:56 PM

That's a rich man's Timex, go for the $60 model, it will last 50 years.

burn_this_city · 12-08-2011, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by longsuffering

The good folks at Calgary Jeweller are usually pretty good about discounting from MSRP. I bought a 'Black' Santos there and IIRC, received something like a 20% discount.

YMMV

That's pretty good, I was skeptical of buying it here. But I also don't like the idea of paying 7.5% tax in California and 5% when I hit the border here. I guess we'll check them out before heading south in a week.

Thanks!

TheyCallMeBruce · 12-08-2011, 02:04 PM

We should really have a CP watch gathering one of these days. I'll bring my vintage patek. Unfortuately I have no strap for it lol.

Red · 12-08-2011, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Table 5

It's not necessary that I want it more, it's more about the fact that I'm not sure the sapphire sandwich was worth the extra cash. Don't get me wrong, the sapphire back is awesome, but I don't really look at it much anymore....apart from perhaps showing it to someone. Still fantastic, but probably couldve spent the extra cash on something else.....like another watch?

I got talked out of the 3573 by the dealer for the same reasons. Just like you, I don't know if I made the right decision.