Most you have spent on a watch
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I don't see the point in buying such expensive watches. All may watches are from https://replica24.to/
They are as stylish as the originals. And I saved a lot of bucks.
They are as stylish as the originals. And I saved a lot of bucks.
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movdqa
Talk Tennis Guru
I just bought a Garmin Fenix 7 Pro Solar Sapphire.
It has maps, blood oxygen sensor, heartrate variability, VO2Max, sleep analysis, morning report, recommended workout for the day, 3 week battery life, onboard music, and, a flashlight with white or red mode so that you don't wake others up.
It has maps, blood oxygen sensor, heartrate variability, VO2Max, sleep analysis, morning report, recommended workout for the day, 3 week battery life, onboard music, and, a flashlight with white or red mode so that you don't wake others up.
LuckyR
Legend
Fair. But we all spend discretionary income on unnecessary yet personally interesting things that other persons "don't see the point" of.
LuckyR
Legend
Like a modern G shock. Nice. I'd have been interested at 30.
MurraysMetalHip
Hall of Fame
The point of an expensive watch is that it automatically makes you superior to other people.
movdqa
Talk Tennis Guru
Garmin stock went up 70% from last November so I made $7K trading it. It appears that huge numbers of people are buying running, hiking and triathlon watches though I'd have to think that the number of people that can afford these things is limited. I had a discount with my health insurance company to knock 20% off the price. Some insurance companies will give you rebates on your insurance up to $1,000 a year if you track your health metrics and meet certain health goals like number of steps per day.
Some others will give you discounts on fitness watches. There are companies that have given away free watches in return for your health metrics data. The idea is that just having access to your health metrics will result in more healthy behavior which will be well more than the cost of the device.
I bought a Fenix 5 Plus after a cardiac incident in 2018 to monitor heart rate and discovered that it provides data on a lot of other health metrics as well. These watches also save lives by alerting users to heart abnormalities that they can get checked out at an ER or cardiologist.
www.uhc.com
www.aarp.org
Some others will give you discounts on fitness watches. There are companies that have given away free watches in return for your health metrics data. The idea is that just having access to your health metrics will result in more healthy behavior which will be well more than the cost of the device.
I bought a Fenix 5 Plus after a cardiac incident in 2018 to monitor heart rate and discovered that it provides data on a lot of other health metrics as well. These watches also save lives by alerting users to heart abnormalities that they can get checked out at an ER or cardiologist.
Members may earn hundreds per year for reaching program health and activity goals
Did you know your health plan may pay you for things like completing a health survey, walking 5,000 steps or tracking your sleep? Learn about UHC Rewards.
Will Your Insurance Cover the Cost of Your Smartwatch?
Insurance companies are seeing the health value of smartwatches, and some even help pay for them. Is your company among them?
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Ronaldo
Bionic Poster
WassaWatch???
socallefty
G.O.A.T.
Always bought new watches before, but got tempted by the Chrono24 site to buy a couple of used watches in good condition. Just like cars, watches seem to depreciate a lot in 1-3 years and you get discounted prices for watches in top notch condition. New additions to my collection are:
www.watchcrunch.com
I have a feeling that the JLC watch is going to be a real favorite for international business trips as it can be worn well with suits or casual clothes - looks a bit dressier than the Omega Seamaster 300 I’ve been taking on trips. The GP is cool for travel also with the world time feature, but the matte titanium finish seems to be more of a fit for a casual look.
- Girard Perregaux WW.TC Titanium Black dial
- Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Blue Dial
Girard Perregaux ww.tc Watches Hands-On
I’ve checked out a number of models, angles, and versions both new and existing of one of Girard-Perregaux’s most diverse collection of watches – and I have some nice images of a few of the best. The ww.tc is a collection with a name I don’t understand, but a usefulness that is more than...
www.ablogtowatch.com
Review of my Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Automatic | WatchCrunch
As a long running dress piece fan, I never really got the diver bug. After a few years cycling through some dressier chronographs (Speedy Pro included) and smattering of sober pieces from Stowa to Ome...
www.watchcrunch.com
I have a feeling that the JLC watch is going to be a real favorite for international business trips as it can be worn well with suits or casual clothes - looks a bit dressier than the Omega Seamaster 300 I’ve been taking on trips. The GP is cool for travel also with the world time feature, but the matte titanium finish seems to be more of a fit for a casual look.
J011yroger
Talk Tennis Guru
Always bought new watches before, but got tempted by the Chrono24 site to buy a couple of used watches in good condition. Just like cars, watches seem to depreciate a lot in 1-3 years and you get discounted prices for watches in top notch condition. New additions to my collection are:
A couple of online reviews I found with pics
- Girard Perregaux WW.TC Titanium Black dial
- Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Blue Dial
Girard Perregaux ww.tc Watches Hands-On
I’ve checked out a number of models, angles, and versions both new and existing of one of Girard-Perregaux’s most diverse collection of watches – and I have some nice images of a few of the best. The ww.tc is a collection with a name I don’t understand, but a usefulness that is more than...www.ablogtowatch.comReview of my Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Automatic | WatchCrunch
As a long running dress piece fan, I never really got the diver bug. After a few years cycling through some dressier chronographs (Speedy Pro included) and smattering of sober pieces from Stowa to Ome...
I have a feeling that the JLC watch is going to be a real favorite for international business trips as it can be worn well with suits or casual clothes - looks a bit dressier than the Omega Seamaster 300 I’ve been taking on trips. The GP is cool for travel also with the world time feature, but the matte titanium finish seems to be more of a fit for a casual look.
Looking for a blue or black dial MUT Moon.
Enjoy the Polaris!
J
socallefty
G.O.A.T.
The MUT Moon is a very nice watch. I’ve been using my IWC Portofino Chronograph as my leather strap dress watch for nicer occasions. Unfortunately the dress code is becoming more and more casual in the high tech industry where I feel like a leather strap dress watch is too dressy when everyone else is wearing an Apple watch
. So now I end up wearing it only when I go out with my wife.
J011yroger
Talk Tennis Guru
The MUT Moon is a very nice watch. I’ve been using my IWC Portofino Chronograph as my leather strap dress watch for nicer occasions. Unfortunately the dress code is becoming more and more casual in the high tech industry where I feel like a leather strap dress watch is too dressy when everyone else is wearing an Apple watch
Yea, I wear a suit 4-5 times per year and just wear my Wimbledon.
Also looking to add a UN Marine Torpilleur, and a green navitimer for more casual leather strap options.
J
Sudacafan
Bionic Poster
I wore a suit this winter (July) after 5 or 6 years. On that occasion, I wore a vintage 1950's thin watch which belonged to my grandfather (who passed away in early 60's, some years before I was born). Grandma gifted it to me 27 years ago, short before she left. It must not be worth more than some hundred bucks, but it's in very good condition. And valuable to me, most important.
Youngheart
Professional
No watch since that day??
And now you're 97 years old, and still have your bedside Micky Mouse Clock to tell you when to get up for school??
Don't be late, and please don't open that nice antique clock. It may be worth millions!!
Bhagi Katbamna
Legend
$1800(I think) for an Omega Constellation Chronometer for my dad on his 70th birthday. Now given to my older son after my father passed away.
Youngheart
Professional
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the awesome wisdom of the famous Bionic Sureshs. His suggestion will surely spark massive holiday travel!!
Sudacafan
Bionic Poster
Reported.
Emphatically.
Bhagi Katbamna
Legend
Most people don't realize they are supporting organized crime when they buy fakes.
mmmm Organized Crime.
Sudacafan
Bionic Poster
I think they realize, but they don't care.Most people don't realize they are supporting organized crime when they buy fakes.
mmmm Organized Crime.
Youngheart
Professional
Well, most people don't realize they are supporting organized cows when they buy ice cream.
My mule Molisa says she's disgusted by the way that the cows run wild, as if they control the whole field!
My mule Molisa says she's disgusted by the way that the cows run wild, as if they control the whole field!
Bagumbawalla
Talk Tennis Guru
I paid $250 (or so) for a Seiko divers watch.
Oddly, I haven't gone diving since.
Oddly, I haven't gone diving since.
socallefty
G.O.A.T.
I use a dive computer for actual diving and I think that is pretty standard these days. The dive watches I have are more for wearing when dressed casually.
Bagumbawalla
Talk Tennis Guru
Yes, it's been a while- probably over thirty years since I moved inland and things were beginning to change even then.
Just use your cellphone as a watch
Youngheart
Professional
There is a way to fix your "non diving" dilemma.
After you win the next French Open tennis tournament,
put your watch on, and dive into a bathtub filled with Champagne!!
Send selfie photos (of the trophy, not of you.)
socallefty
G.O.A.T.
Anyone like the Zenith El Primero? Being tempted by a Classic Car 36000vph up for sale on chrono24.
www.hodinkee.com
Introducing: The New Zenith El Primero 36,000 VPH Classic Cars
This year Zenith has released a whole new group of new watches, including the new El Primero 36,000 VPH Classic Cars chronograph with newly finished dial. The brand is making a point to keep their prices conservative and this piece is no different, at just under $7,000.
www.hodinkee.com
J011yroger
Talk Tennis Guru
Anyone like the Zenith El Primero? Being tempted by a Classic Car 36000vph up for sale on chrono24.
Introducing: The New Zenith El Primero 36,000 VPH Classic Cars
This year Zenith has released a whole new group of new watches, including the new El Primero 36,000 VPH Classic Cars chronograph with newly finished dial. The brand is making a point to keep their prices conservative and this piece is no different, at just under $7,000.
I was looking at a chronomaster because they look good online and I knew they used to make the daytona movements, heard their bracelets were not up to the price point. Obviously it doesn't matter to you since that one is on a strap, but I would try to see one in person because the Zeniths I saw in Orlando last month were not nearly as nice looking as the online pics would have you believe.
Otoh Panerai, Rolex, Tudor, Breitling, Omega generally look better to me in person than online.
J
socallefty
G.O.A.T.
Good advice, I’ll pop into a Zenith store and check out how some of the models look. My JLC Polaris looks better in person than the online pics. My GP WCWT looked better online than in person as the matte titanium look is ’duller’ than I expected.
PS: I ended up buying the El Primero and it looks great.
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Youngheart
Professional
My plan is to buy Nadal's watch, when he gets old and weak, and the watch is the too heavy for him to wear then.
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