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Snake Vargas · 12-04-2005, 11:33 AM

If I had two watches, one would be a lightweight sports one, rubber, plastic and whatever helps; and one would be a dress watch or everyday watch, huge water resist not necessary. I say that because some of the more expensive watches (but nothing in this $1.5m league!) I've seen only have 30m water resist or whatever, whilst watches much cheaper have more water resist. That said, I don't really do much sport these days, so I can do with one watch.

That Carrera watch looks pretty ok, I like it, though it's not quite my favoured style.

Here are some of my current favourites:
Seiko, seen for around AUS$200, I might buy this one myself. Simple and elegant.

Tissot TXL Seven, I like how it combines both analogue elegance with digital 'precision' (lack of possibility of parallax error). Maybe around AUS$500?

Rado Ceramica 'Multi', same as above, and it's pretty unusual to see a black watch. But I think it costs AUS$2300, which isn't quite US$600.

Emporio Armani, I've never really been a fan of splashing designer names around, but I like the watch for itself. Maybe around AUS$650.

Alx · 12-04-2005, 12:47 PM

http://www.forbes.com/collecting/200..._1201feat.html

Here it is boys and girls."In 1999 the most expensive watch ever sold, a 1933 gold Patek Phillipe with 24 complications, was auctioned off at Sotheby's (nyse: BID - news - people ) for $11 million".

Centurion · 12-04-2005, 01:02 PM

$11 millions for a watch? I hope it comes with a 4 hectars of land on the moon.

Giannis · 12-04-2005, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Snake Vargas

If I had two watches, one would be a lightweight sports one, rubber, plastic and whatever helps; and one would be a dress watch or everyday watch, huge water resist not necessary. I say that because some of the more expensive watches (but nothing in this $1.5m league!) I've seen only have 30m water resist or whatever, whilst watches much cheaper have more water resist. That said, I don't really do much sport these days, so I can do with one watch.

That Carrera watch looks pretty ok, I like it, though it's not quite my favoured style.

Here are some of my current favourites:
Seiko, seen for around AUS$200, I might buy this one myself. Simple and elegant.

Tissot TXL Seven, I like how it combines both analogue elegance with digital 'precision' (lack of possibility of parallax error). Maybe around AUS$500?

Rado Ceramica 'Multi', same as above, and it's pretty unusual to see a black watch. But I think it costs AUS$2300, which isn't quite US$600.

Emporio Armani, I've never really been a fan of splashing designer names around, but I like the watch for itself. Maybe around AUS$650.

the first one is looking great, but i'm not into bracelet... I prefer leather! I think it looks better on me.
I am usually dressed with a suit, white shirt, red tie...(like those smartly dressed employees in international companies) Think that these watches look great on me!

Yasser · 12-04-2005, 10:43 PM

Speaking of expensive watches, my friend has Rolex he wants to sell. He wants $3,500 for it. I'm not into watches, but I tried it on

Matt · 12-04-2005, 10:53 PM

The diamonds are a little garish....WORD!

Rob · 12-05-2005, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Mirage77

A very impressive watch - though I can't see what justifies the price tag.

Sorry to be a little off topic but what do you guys think of the Carrera watch by Tag Heuer?

Or any recommendations for watches below USD600?

I really like the look of this watch Mirage77

Mr. Mercedes · 12-05-2005, 03:19 AM

Snake those are some really nice...reasonably priced watches. I particularly like the black one.

Mr. Mercedes · 12-05-2005, 03:28 AM

Snake those are some really nice...reasonably priced watches. I particularly like the black one.

martinbo · 12-05-2005, 08:55 AM

I have a previous generation TAG Heuer F1 Chronograph. It's a working watch and never leaves my wrist. Not for sports, scuba diving or just about anything. It's been dropped, bumped, bashed, been down to 60m and it just keeps going. When it breaks for good, I'll buy another one.

12-04-2005, 11:33 AM	#11
Snake Vargas Advocate Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia Posts: 713 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: The most expensive watch in the world. If I had two watches, one would be a lightweight sports one, rubber, plastic and whatever helps; and one would be a dress watch or everyday watch, huge water resist not necessary. I say that because some of the more expensive watches (but nothing in this $1.5m league!) I've seen only have 30m water resist or whatever, whilst watches much cheaper have more water resist. That said, I don't really do much sport these days, so I can do with one watch. That Carrera watch looks pretty ok, I like it, though it's not quite my favoured style. Here are some of my current favourites: Seiko, seen for around AUS$200, I might buy this one myself. Simple and elegant. Tissot TXL Seven, I like how it combines both analogue elegance with digital 'precision' (lack of possibility of parallax error). Maybe around AUS$500? Rado Ceramica 'Multi', same as above, and it's pretty unusual to see a black watch. But I think it costs AUS$2300, which isn't quite US$600. Emporio Armani, I've never really been a fan of splashing designer names around, but I like the watch for itself. Maybe around AUS$650.

12-04-2005, 12:47 PM	#12
Alx 007 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: -Poconos, PA.- 2005 Aston Martin DB9 Posts: 3,992 Thanks: 260 Thanked 122 Times in 36 Posts	Re: The most expensive watch in the world. http://www.forbes.com/collecting/200..._1201feat.html Here it is boys and girls."In 1999 the most expensive watch ever sold, a 1933 gold Patek Phillipe with 24 complications, was auctioned off at Sotheby's (nyse: BID - news - people ) for $11 million".

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12-05-2005, 08:55 AM	#20
martinbo Advocate Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Johannesburg Posts: 941 Thanks: 6 Thanked 4,294,967,293 Times in 0 Posts	Re: The most expensive watch in the world. I have a previous generation TAG Heuer F1 Chronograph. It's a working watch and never leaves my wrist. Not for sports, scuba diving or just about anything. It's been dropped, bumped, bashed, been down to 60m and it just keeps going. When it breaks for good, I'll buy another one.

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