Comments on: 5 Signs of a Quality Watch

By: Patrick

Patrick — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 16:38:58 +0000

I wish my father had seen this. He used to do some serious travelling all over the world and in the course of a year he went to China, Switzerland, Germany, Spain, and Japan. Coming back for my birthday, he presented me with what was passed off as an authentic Tag Heuer Carrera and one for my brother. My father and brother were wholly convinced that the time pieces were legitimate, but I knew almost immediately that they were fakes. I haven’t worn mine since, but keep it as a token and reminder that I am saving up for a real one for each my brother, my father, and I.

By: Jimmy UA

Jimmy UA — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 22:25:15 +0000

I purchased a Delma meridian chronograph series 467208. Its a limited production and only 5000 were ever made. It was probably produced around 1998. I paid $300 new for it cause the jeweler i got it from was going out of business. Watch came with no manual but I hardly doubt its a replica due to its rareness. watch has 4 bottons and 2 small lcd and 3 chronographs but can not figure out how to use the watch to its full potential. Anyone know where I can obtain a manual…

By: Alex Zajac

Alex Zajac — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 05:14:29 +0000

For $12.50 at Wal-Mart, I bought a simple watch with a clean face, quiet movements, free of exotic or pretentious frills. It tells the time, does it reliably, and looks elegant when I wear a suit.

By: Adric

Adric — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 10:23:01 +0000

I just bought a Baume & Mercier watch. It is very nice but I can feel the rotor turning when wearing on hand. Is it normal?

By: zac

zac — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 18:16:44 +0000

interesting read. ok well, as im sure you all know quartz watches are for telling the time and nothing else, so to speak, that is they are not a respectable piece of horological expertise.

Instead of buying junk, go onto ebay and wait for a Ulysse Nardin or Gerard Perregaux to turn up. Rolex=you are paying for the name now. Omega is a wonderful watch, but note that the speedmaster though superb has a claim to fame thing attached, as has the present seamaster.

Just my 2c oh and of course, watches prior to 1960 are better, things went downhill after that.

By: al mieras

al mieras — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 14:57:41 +0000

i have always admired quality watches and have owned a omaga constallation and a tag heuer, however right now i wear a 18k rose gold suisse chronograph,the small dials are vertical, i bought it for nine dollars at a thrift store,what a score.

By: Marcus

Marcus — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:24:39 +0000

Quality is everything in the world of watches, but I disagree with sign four. The Swiss are not and haven’t always been the only makers of high quality timepieces. Several quality brands originated in Japan as well, such as Seiko, Orient and Citizen. The Russians weren’t slackers either in their development of quality movements (which is surprising considering their lack of adequate quality control in SO many other things). Vostok was and still is a notable manufacturer. Plenty of good timepieces originated in the US from companies like Waltham, Gruen, Elgin, and Timex. These aren’t the only four, but they’re good names to look up when searching for a good watch, especially something vintage. The Swiss have always had a great reputation for watch making, and several American based companies use Swiss manufactured movements in some of their watches. This wasn’t a move they made because the Swiss made better quality but more an effort towards recognition. WWII devastated the US watchmaking industry for most companies. During the war, their facilities were converted to make war material. The Swiss, being neutral during the war, didn’t have this problem and continued to make watches, flooding a US market that was now empty of US made timepieces. US companies had a hard time catching up following the war, and many went out of business. The Swiss were our go-to guys for quality timepieces for better than ten years, and Swiss became the standard for quality. I’m not saying the Swiss don’t make amazing timepieces, just that you shouldn’t forget to look closer to home when you’re looking for a good watch. All four of the companies I mentioned are still around, and making excellent stuff. Check them out!

By: Tryclyde

Tryclyde — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 19:34:13 +0000

I received a beautiful Tag Heuer Aquaracer from my parents for my high school graduation. I’m now 32 and have no plans to ever buy another formal watch.

By: Joseph Beganis

Joseph Beganis — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:53:48 +0000

For many years (13) I had a swiss army watch but sadly it was time to retire it.

My boss offered me this watch or 400 cash as a xmas bonus. I took the watch!

http://www.amazon.com/TAG-Heuer-WAF2111-BA0806-Aquaracer-Automatic/dp/B000HDJWTA/ref=sr_1_21?ie=UTF8&s=watches&qid=1279068359&sr=1-21

At this point I cant leave home without it -something is missing.
Reliable / Accurate and good to 200 m underwater this watch has been nicked and bumped and the crystal still looks new. Love it

By: Rob

Rob — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 05:08:09 +0000

It goes back to the old saying, if i have to explain it; you wouldnt understand. If you dont get what im saying then you are one of THOSE people. In the end its all about soul.