OT Watches. What's your newest acquisition

Went on a cruise on spring break, and they had a real nice selection of TAG and Citizen watches.  They were a bit above my pay grade, but they were nice to look at.  I kept trying to get a better deal on them, but they didn't want to work with me on it.   No bueno!    

I'd like a nice watch with a digital compass

@Hairless_Hand and @camofreak, ordered the Seiko SKX 007 today from Amazon....27k+ rewards points, i think it was $191.00 and free shipping.  I need a sturdy robust watch that can be worn to the mountains, beach, barbecue work station amd flag football practice.   That thing looks ideal amd cant wait to wear it snorkeling in mexico!

That is actually pretty funny....injust like a self winder that can withstand the abuse i put it through....

@westernbbq Congrats on your new purchase. Glad I played a role in spending your money. You will love the Seiko SKX.  It is a classic. 

fishlessman said:

have not had a wrist watch since maybe 2nd grade, wore it a week and it itched like crazy, never wore one again. have picked up a few rolex, very nice, wish i could wear one. so old school it is, 5:37 am
 

been a hard worker most of my life, and I've been "on time" most as well. In ~ another 12 yrs, I will be 55 yrs old and I'm throwing my watches and clocks away..

If someone asks me "Do you have the time?"

My reply "Nope, don't really care as long as I'm still breathing and above the ground."

Anyone who wants to get me will be on "my time".

Rascal said:

Haven't worn a watch since I retired.  Who cares what time it is?~~

Don't you need to know what time it is for the doctor visits? 

@ryantt.... Ball watch fan here.   I'm basically a lume whore.  So with that said, of course I own some seikos too.  

My wife bought me this when we got marries or as she describes the day "the day my life changed forever" (I take that in a good way because I choose to be positive)

Don't wear it much as the line of work I am in will undoubtedly destroy it, pirating is a tough gig.  

hondabbq said:

DoubleEgger said:

hondabbq said:

^^^^^^
That is exactly it. It seems there have been several scoffs at this thread for what ever the reason.  Meanwhile those who scoff will go and buy something of significant value and in a few years it's worth half or less. Everyone has their vices, or once in a lifetime purchases and those that don't see a value in it turn up their noses at it. 

People spend their money on what makes them happy. Cars, boosts, motorcycles guns, golf, watches, camera equipment etc. 

Enjoy life and do what makes you happy. 

I agree. 
Its just puzzling to me why people post like they do when they have no dog in the fight. 

You forgot to include big green eggs and other cooking accessories in your list of people spending money on things that make them happy...

YukonRon said:

I have had a bunch of watches over time. Sentimental and those I had paid dearly for. Kept them in a mahogany box, I purchased overseas. Sentimental value was priceless, the others were worth a few thousand.
They went missing, discovered later they were stolen for drugs. The box was stolen as well.
I wear a fit bit now. Novelty at best, and it reminds me everyday of what a loser I am when it comes to exercise. Such is life. But it also keeps the time. I use my cell phone mostly for time keeping, with the functions for alarm, timer, etc.
I just can't bring myself to ever buying another nice time piece. I am glad for those that do, as I appreciate the fine craftsmanship of a well made watch. I just spend money a bit different these days.

Sorry to hear of the robbery man, when I am not pirating I consult to the Tennessee Meth Task Force sadly as we all know robbery and drugs go hand in hand, lots of sad stories too.

westernbbq said:

hondabbq said:

DoubleEgger said:

hondabbq said:

^^^^^^
That is exactly it. It seems there have been several scoffs at this thread for what ever the reason.  Meanwhile those who scoff will go and buy something of significant value and in a few years it's worth half or less. Everyone has their vices, or once in a lifetime purchases and those that don't see a value in it turn up their noses at it. 

People spend their money on what makes them happy. Cars, boosts, motorcycles guns, golf, watches, camera equipment etc. 

Enjoy life and do what makes you happy. 

I agree. 
Its just puzzling to me why people post like they do when they have no dog in the fight. 

You forgot to include big green eggs and other cooking accessories in your list of people spending money on things that make them happy...

YEP!!!  Post something about the Flame Boss or Guru and you'll get a dozen people telling you what a waste it is and how it's cheating.  Yet they have multiple BGE's while their trusty old Weber is collecting dust.....and a smart phone instead of a flip phone, and have a nice car instead of a pair of walking shoes, and use email rather than hand writing letters.  Cheating?  Makes me laugh everytime.  Technology is a good thing, and so are the things that make you happy.  I'm not on any allowance, trust, charity, or government assistance--I make my own money and I'll spent it any way I want to.  And that thought process & respect goes to anybody else I'm not supporting!!!!

@fishlessman and @stlcharcoal,  right on brethren!   As long as it isnt illegal or immoral and it makes you happy, do it.

I do have a small collection of nice watches, i dont wear them often but when i do, i really enjoy them.  I drive an old car that to me, is pretty cool,  and i have enough cooking accessories to start a small catering service,  including the four big green eggs...2 xl, 1 L and 1 MM.   Whenever a new gadget comes out that looks interesting like the smobot, ill throw some money at it.   I do own three guru setups and will keep them even after i get the four smobots i ordered.....using a temp controller isnt cheating.  If it saves your lungs, lets you sleep and produces incredible results, by all means, go for it.  

So, i agree with those on here who are all about enjoying life.   Too much stress exists otherwise and we all need diversions.  Some guys build stuff, others restore cars.  I like to cook scratch made pizza, grind sausage and smoke big hunks of meat on the bge...why? Because these things make me happy, they help me perform better in my job, and doing these things keeps me sane in what would would be a stressful life that would cause me to become a really bad alcoholic...and the amount of sharing on this forum only enhances the experience.    

Oh i like cool watches too!

Arrived today.  Awesome watch and i wouldve never known about it without this forum. thanks guys! 

Where my watch everyday and rarely take it off - only when working on things that might damage it.