boogiebot wrote:
i think TW STEEL is right up your alley
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| Author: | pspinc2003 [ Fri Aug 26, 2011 9:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Big sized watches? |
Hi I currently have a Breitling Super Avenger. I love the size of it and wish it were even a little bigger.....(I am a big guy) Am thinking of picking up another watch to wear occasionally, but dont have the $ to get something nearly as expensive as an SA....Does anyone have any ideas of what I could look into that is around 48mm or more, and is under $2000 or so (new or used)? Any help would be appreciated...May even consider something much cheaper if it is big and looks good......for the purpose of it being a "bang around" watch. Auto or quartz is fine. thanks Rich in WI |
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| Author: | FEAR [ Fri Aug 26, 2011 9:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Big sized watches? |
nixon. i wont own one, but they fit your description |
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| Author: | roman4405 [ Sat Aug 27, 2011 4:02 am ] |
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I think oris makes a pretty big diver, the Titan or something. I can't remember the name but I really like their stuff. Sent from my Droid using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | Roffensian [ Sat Aug 27, 2011 5:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Big sized watches? |
Ocean 7's <cough> tribute <cough> to the PloProf, imaginatively called "PloProf" would meet your criteria. |
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| Author: | Beyond Man [ Sat Aug 27, 2011 6:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Big sized watches? |
Look into U-boat watches. |
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| Author: | boogiebot [ Sat Aug 27, 2011 2:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Big sized watches? |
i think TW STEEL is right up your alley |
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| Author: | jnelson3097 [ Sat Aug 27, 2011 6:26 pm ] |
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The Oris Small Seconds isn't a bad idea and fits your price range, but it's only 47mm. |
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| Author: | RJRJRJ [ Sat Aug 27, 2011 7:26 pm ] |
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boogiebot wrote: i think TW STEEL is right up your alley
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| Author: | pspinc2003 [ Sun Aug 28, 2011 12:59 pm ] |
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Thanks to all for your suggestions! I have a lot of research to do on all these... Rich |
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| Author: | sharkman [ Sun Aug 28, 2011 1:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Big sized watches? |
The under $2000 bit is the hard part. If all you are looking for is BIG, then boogiebot's TW Steel suggestion is probably something to consider. (Disclaimer - I'm not endorsing anyone actualy buying TW Steel!!  , but more and more legit ADs in the US are carrying them which sounds like times are bad for a bunch of US ADs. In one place I shop there is an AP counter, then several Rolex counters, then a couple Breitling counters, a Tag counter, and THREE TW Steel counters.)Or you could consider a pre-owned Bell&Ross BR01. It's only 46mm diameter, but since it's square it wears like a license plate. No bracelet option. |
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| Author: | thomasenlow1 [ Sun Aug 28, 2011 1:42 pm ] |
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sharkman wrote: Or you could consider a pre-owned Bell&Ross BR01. It's only 46mm diameter, but since it's square it wears like a license plate. No bracelet option. That was my first thought. It is a very noticeable watch and has that wow factor. |
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| Author: | FEAR [ Sun Aug 28, 2011 3:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Big sized watches? |
the problem with almost all of those watches listed, is they are junk, the tw steels aren't bad, and boars can have a case made for them, but met of the big watches under 2k are crap, fashion watches. |
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| Author: | sharkman [ Sun Aug 28, 2011 3:35 pm ] |
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FEAR wrote: the problem with almost all of those watches listed, is they are junk, the tw steels aren't bad, and boars can have a case made for them, but met of the big watches under 2k are crap, fashion watches. You mean a 60mm TW Steel quartz that costs under $500 isn't a fine watch!!!!!! 
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| Author: | Roffensian [ Sun Aug 28, 2011 4:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Big sized watches? |
FEAR wrote: the problem with almost all of those watches listed, is they are junk, the tw steels aren't bad, and boars can have a case made for them, but met of the big watches under 2k are crap, fashion watches. Well mentioned in this thread are U-Boat (over priced for sure, but "crap, fashion watches"??), Oris, Ocean7 and B&R - a brand I believe that you are an AD for! Nixon is fashion, TW Steel is marginally better, but to say that almost all are junk is a little harsh. |
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| Author: | FEAR [ Sun Aug 28, 2011 5:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Big sized watches? |
Roffensian wrote: FEAR wrote: the problem with almost all of those watches listed, is they are junk, the tw steels aren't bad, and boars can have a case made for them, but met of the big watches under 2k are crap, fashion watches. Well mentioned in this thread are U-Boat (over priced for sure, but "crap, fashion watches"??), Oris, Ocean7 and B&R - a brand I believe that you are an AD for! Nixon is fashion, TW Steel is marginally better, but to say that almost all are junk is a little harsh. i own a b and r, and i didn't call them crap,i don't count them in that group, i don't think anyone does, and they aren't 50mm watches. my auto correct changed uboat to boars somehow. am a dealer for tw steel and i dont own one of them either, what does that have to do with anything? but nixon is about as bad as it gets, i just hate them. i see sooooo many people who buy 10 $2000 watches when they could have bought 1 descent used watch for 2k and be so far ahead. my biggest problem with most of those stupid big fashion watches is how overpriced they are, some are well over $1k and its just wrong |
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