tonyride
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Where? Not the 3 ADs I know.
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That's every watch. Only the watch people notice.
Captain Brainstorm
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Did you check the AD at the most stereotypically obvious place in NJ, the Short Hills mall? You would be surprised.
The two things that a lot of people use to judge the book by it’s cover; the car you drive and what watch you wear.
tonyride
Don't piss off the red guy
Actually no. I've been going to Roman Jewelers in Bridgewater, Hamilton in Princeton, and Leonardo's in Metuchen which is local to me. Maybe one day I'll trek over to Short Hills mall. Last time I was there I bought a rug from Restoration Hardware and a pair of coffee tables from The Pottery Barn. I wonder if they're still there.
Bikeworks
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@Carson based on what you described, I'd have to steer you in the direction of what I use as my everyday watch, a Tudor Pelagos. I bought this as I wanted something with high legibility, a scratchproof bezel (ceramic) and crystal (sapphire, no AR treatment), in a metal that would be mostly bombproof (Ti, although not the lightest type), on the fly bracelet adjustments, and with a date feature. This is a very good option for a (cheaper) buy once, cry once mentality.
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TUDOR Pelagos Watch collection, Swiss Watches | TUDOR Watch
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@Bikeworks That does seem to check all the boxes. It's gorgeous.
tonyride
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I'm a Black Bay guy but this is nice too.@Carson based on what you described, I'd have to steer you in the direction of what I use as my everyday watch, a Tudor Pelagos. I bought this as I wanted something with high legibility, a scratchproof bezel (ceramic) and crystal (sapphire, no AR treatment), in a metal that would be mostly bombproof (Ti, although not the lightest type), on the fly bracelet adjustments, and with a date feature. This is a very good option for a (cheaper) buy once, cry once mentality.
TUDOR Pelagos Watch collection, Swiss Watches | TUDOR Watch
Browse through our selection of TUDOR Pelagos watches. Filter them by bracelet, material, size and more, Swiss quality
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Captain Brainstorm
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The Tudor’s are nice, no doubt, I dig the ceramic bezel. It all comes down to what you want, an emotional choice. The Tudors make a lot of sense, the perfect analogy is Corvette vs. Porsche. The Corvette makes way more sense, but only if that’s what you really want. Do you get a Vette because it’s rational when you really wanted a 911 or 718?@Carson based on what you described, I'd have to steer you in the direction of what I use as my everyday watch, a Tudor Pelagos. I bought this as I wanted something with high legibility, a scratchproof bezel (ceramic) and crystal (sapphire, no AR treatment), in a metal that would be mostly bombproof (Ti, although not the lightest type), on the fly bracelet adjustments, and with a date feature. This is a very good option for a (cheaper) buy once, cry once mentality.
TUDOR Pelagos Watch collection, Swiss Watches | TUDOR Watch
Browse through our selection of TUDOR Pelagos watches. Filter them by bracelet, material, size and more, Swiss quality
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So I was talking with my Mom and BIL and they reminded me of my Dad's watch. He passed away in 2020 and my mom held on to it.
Hamilton Masterpiece 8480A. My dad got it as a gift for his 25th Anniversary at AT&T in 1993 and wore it daily. It has a nice company logo engraving on the back and the Spirit of Communication at the 6 o'clock. There was a Spirit of Communication statue in the lobby at headquarters in Bedminster where he worked for many years.
I cleaned it up and it looks great for 30 years old and reminds me of him!
Hamilton Masterpiece 8480A. My dad got it as a gift for his 25th Anniversary at AT&T in 1993 and wore it daily. It has a nice company logo engraving on the back and the Spirit of Communication at the 6 o'clock. There was a Spirit of Communication statue in the lobby at headquarters in Bedminster where he worked for many years.
I cleaned it up and it looks great for 30 years old and reminds me of him!
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qclabrat
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That's a great looking piece
tonyride
Don't piss off the red guy
Beautiful. The fluted bezel and jubilee bracelet is timeless. This is why that combination is most desired on Rolex's Datejust in my opinion.
Tropiano's installed a new battery and she's up and running. However, there is rust inside the case as the crown gasket is shot. I don't ever remember my dad getting it serviced so I guess I'm not surprised.
Looks like my choices are Hamilton Jewelers in Princeton or Swatch Group (who now owns Hamilton) repairs in Seacacus. SG is $160 plus parts. I am going to email Hamilton Jewelers.
Looks like my choices are Hamilton Jewelers in Princeton or Swatch Group (who now owns Hamilton) repairs in Seacacus. SG is $160 plus parts. I am going to email Hamilton Jewelers.
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tonyride
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I like Hamilton Jewelers. They have a particular JLC I love but just can't justify ATM.
Mahnken
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Anyone have any weird/unique watches? I got this thing a while ago, it's pretty big, but I've always liked the look of it. The one hand circles the hour and points to the minutes on the right side. Then there's a seconds wheel that spins in the middle on the left side.
I bought this shinola in 2015. Needs a battery
My wife won this luminox in an Instagram raffle from our jeweler. Also needs a battery.
I bought a bunch of these to give to the groomsmen in my wedding with a nice watch box. Over 10 years old, battery still going in the few of them that I have
I bought this shinola in 2015. Needs a battery
My wife won this luminox in an Instagram raffle from our jeweler. Also needs a battery.
I bought a bunch of these to give to the groomsmen in my wedding with a nice watch box. Over 10 years old, battery still going in the few of them that I have
Thoughts on this?
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@Carson I recommend this. Marathon runs sales every so often where they generally offer a 20% discount. Keeps great time and rugged as hell.
https://www.marathonwatch.com/produ...matic-gsar-with-stainless-steel-bracelet-41mm
https://www.marathonwatch.com/produ...matic-gsar-with-stainless-steel-bracelet-41mm
Not crazy about the look on that. Does it have a quick adjust bracelet?
It has micro-adjust on the clasp and an extension if you want to wear it over a wetsuit. The bracelet is a pain in the ass to resize. It has threaded pins and the mfg must have used some industrial-strength loctite on them.