Revenge time; Help me spend a Grand.

lightguy · **Posted:** Wed Jun 15, 2011 2:36 pm

So for my upcoming Bday/Fathersday the wife gets me two shirts. BFD. Ones too small so I wear the other to the pool. It gets wet. "Your ruining your new shirt !" I thought they were to be worn. Go figure.
Now she's off to visit her parents for two weeks after I just scored a Volvo S-80 for her at $14k off sticker.

When I pick her up I want to be sporting a "new" watch.
I'm thinking about a grand will do and would prefer a nicely used waterproof autowinder.
Something I can wear every day in my rough and tumble landscape business without worry of trashing it.
Perhaps a diver type as I am hell on watches. The only one that I can make live now is the Casio G-shock.

So what would you get in a used bulletproof idiot-proof autowinder ?

And I want a dog too. Thats figured out; A golden Retriever.
My wife will be so pleased :twisted:

Beyond Man · **Posted:** Wed Jun 15, 2011 4:24 pm

If you REALLY want to get revenge I would recommend a slightly higher budget. I mean....you did just buy her a car.....

Splurge on something really nice for yourself. It sounds like you deserve it!

:brewing:

asertway · **Posted:** Wed Jun 15, 2011 5:29 pm

http://www.breitlingsource.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=30913

here is a marathon sar a member posted a picture of his bombproof case the watch is in the photo it looks nice to me dont know much about the company tho?

Tim S · **Posted:** Wed Jun 15, 2011 5:44 pm

Beyond Man wrote:

If you REALLY want to get revenge I would recommend a slightly higher budget. I mean....you did just buy her a car.....

Splurge on something really nice for yourself. It sounds like you deserve it!

:brewing:

I agree! However at a grand I would look at Oris, Steinhart, possibly a lower end Tag or a Longines - depends on what you're after. Fortunately there's lots of options at that price, particularly in the used market. Good luck and have fun with the hunt!

john123 · **Posted:** Thu Jun 16, 2011 2:41 am

I agree with Tim...if your budget is around $1,000 then I would look at Oris.

Sasho · **Posted:** Thu Jun 16, 2011 4:17 am

john123 wrote:

I agree with Tim...if your budget is around $1,000 then I would look at Oris.

I am with Tim and John. Oris would fit the bill price wise and they make some very nice divers. Check out their divers here: http://www.oris.ch/collections/collections.aspx?ln=en&collectionid=9

Otto · **Posted:** Thu Jun 16, 2011 6:06 am

Good idea

A pre-beaten Seamaster would fit the bill, but might not have the desired first impact.

sharkman · **Posted:** Thu Jun 16, 2011 6:09 am

No way that budget matches the level of resentment there. At least double (if not triple) the budget and get yourself a nice Steelfish or something for wearing after work and a $150 G-Shock for work.

I remember years ago coming home with a 328 for my ex - not any occasion, just a regular day - and the first words out of her mouth were, "But I don't want a new car." :evil:

Brason · **Posted:** Thu Jun 16, 2011 11:24 am

What about a tungston lum tec? They are about $1000 and i've heard they are indestructible. I think driver8 has one and likes it. Maybe mfserge? Check it out.

Plus if you search you can find a 10% code on line to get it down to $900

timezone · **Posted:** Thu Jun 16, 2011 11:37 am

Under $1000 and automatic? here's afew I would go with.

1. The Victorinox Dive Master 500 Mecha
2. Tag Heuer Aquaracer Calibre 5 Automatic
3. Zinex Heliox Black Dial on Mesh (this one is alittle over $1000, but looks alot like the Breitling SOH )
4. Longines Hydroc
5. Oris Men's TT1 Titan Diver Watchonquest Watch

MacApple · **Posted:** Thu Jun 16, 2011 11:37 am

Buy the Seiko Monster in almost every color!!!! Best Bang for your buck!!!

timezone · **Posted:** Thu Jun 16, 2011 12:03 pm

MacApple wrote:

Buy the Seiko Monster in almost every color!!!! Best Bang for your buck!!!

I really dislike Seiko to be honest (personal taste,and all that jazz

, BUT! I agree with you Seiko Monster is agood watch and is value for money you can't really wrong there I believe there in both rubber divers straps and braclets.

lightguy · **Posted:** Thu Jun 16, 2011 5:51 pm

Thanks for the suggestions.
Leaning towards an Oris and may look at their Williams F1 line if I can be assured of their stoutness. I'm into Formula one pretty deep and Williams is one of my favorite teams.
Was also pondering a used U-boat but they may be too bling for me.
Awhile back I was looking at Montbrilliants and found some new ones at $4K or thereabouts.
A replacement zero-turn mower and dead computer took care of that budget.
A grand is about tops....
Unless I find that killer deal :twisted:

Beyond Man · **Posted:** Thu Jun 16, 2011 7:11 pm

Oris or Longines.

Your 2 best shots.

JacksonStone · **Posted:** Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:14 pm

Otto wrote:

A pre-beaten Seamaster would fit the bill, but might not have the desired first impact.

That would be my vote too - on both counts.

sharkman wrote:

I remember years ago coming home with a 328 for my ex - not any occasion, just a regular day - and the first words out of her mouth were, "But I don't want a new car." :evil:

It would be courting disaster, but a good retort would have been as follows:

"Great...first my mistress, and now you. Fine. I'll drive the f-ing thing myself then."

Let the good times roll!

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