The Rolex Forums   The Rolex Watch

ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX


Go Back   Rolex Forums - Rolex Forum > Other (non-Rolex) Watch Topics > Watches (Non-Rolex) Forum

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 10 October 2009, 08:19 AM   #1
Buschy
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Real Name: Dennis
Location: DFW TX
Watch: Daytona
Posts: 363
does anyone have any "cheap" watches too

Well just wondering if anyone has anything cheap in comparison, and if they wear them at all?
I have a few citizens and I have a few tissots, but not sure that I can wear them anymore, I mean a multi thousand dollar watch one day and a multi hundred the next?

I think that I would like to sell all the lessor ones, but I wont get much for them, is it worht it?
I mean I even have acitizen aqualand from the 80's but could probalby only get less then 100$ for it, is it worht it to sell it?

what are your thoughts on some less expensive pieces?
Buschy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10 October 2009, 08:36 AM   #2
Idle Swede
Suspended
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Real Name: Leo
Location: Boca Raton
Posts: 13,820
I have a drawer full of "cheaper" watches.

Thought like you that I would get rid of them and started to advertise.

After selling a Omega for $150 and couldn't get $100 for the second one I gave up and closed the drawer.
Idle Swede is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10 October 2009, 08:37 AM   #3
STEELINOX
2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
 
STEELINOX's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Real Name: Sink-O!
Location: a praire in AZ
Watch: ROLEX-less atm...
Posts: 14,020
I use all my cheap inexpensive watches "Made in Finland" ~ !
STEELINOX is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10 October 2009, 08:38 AM   #4
JJ Irani
Fondly Remembered
 
JJ Irani's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Real Name: JJ
Location: Auckland, NZ
Watch: ALL SOLD!!
Posts: 74,319
No cheap watches for me.......just the 3 you see in the picture below.

Hollywood or bust!!!
__________________
Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!!

I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!
JJ Irani is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10 October 2009, 08:39 AM   #5
forza1976
"TRF" Member
 
forza1976's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Real Name: matt
Location: Denver
Posts: 608
nope, only the watches in my sig
__________________
Current Collection
Rolex SS Daytona WD
IWC Big Pilot
PAM Black Seal 183
Omega SS Triple Date
TW Steel CEO
forza1976 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10 October 2009, 08:39 AM   #6
Tools
TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron
 
Tools's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Real Name: Larry
Location: Mojave Desert
Watch: GMT's
Posts: 43,473
I've got a cheap one someplace.............
__________________
(Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....)
NAWCC Member
Tools is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10 October 2009, 08:42 AM   #7
icnbne
"TRF" Member
 
icnbne's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Real Name: J
Location: Brisbane
Watch: Rolex Omega Seiko
Posts: 1,562
im sure if I dig around, I have a g-shock somewhere in the house..
icnbne is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10 October 2009, 08:44 AM   #8
dannyp
Banned
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: usa
Posts: 6,765
I have a quartz Tag 2000. I don't wear it unless I'm doing something where some kind of impact is likely, like moving apartments, running, playing golf, etc.
dannyp is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10 October 2009, 08:51 AM   #9
snowbird
"TRF" Member
 
snowbird's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: USA
Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600
Posts: 2,157
I like my Timex Ironman and wear it sometimes for more active types of water sports . . . I know the Sea-Dweller is made for the water but I'd just as soon not have it collide with a surfboard, reef, etc.
snowbird is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10 October 2009, 08:58 AM   #10
landroverking
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Real Name: Jay
Location: TEXAS
Watch: Daytona
Posts: 7,648
Yes I have some cheap watches if you count watches under say $500 as cheap. Some Germans some Russians, some older Accutrons. So yes cheap watches ...cheap wine, sometimes, cheap beer never, and NO Cheap women.
landroverking is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10 October 2009, 09:05 AM   #11
Nick1959
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: New York
Watch: Rolex DSSD
Posts: 558
I still use my "cheap" watches. Especially in my travels I would not be comfortable walking in Mumbai, or many US Big City down town areas with my rolex. So those occassions I use my citize or casio. I also think I am pack rat with regard to watches. May one day I will be abvle to let go of some of those.
Nick1959 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10 October 2009, 09:19 AM   #12
kcmo
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Real Name: Karis
Location: USA
Posts: 19,377
Aside from my Rolexes in my signature, I have a Nike running watch that I use when working out.
kcmo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10 October 2009, 09:22 AM   #13
sleddog
TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron
 
sleddog's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Real Name: Rob
Location: Nearby.
Posts: 24,928
A seiko divers watch.......Can't find it though!!!!
__________________
He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!!

TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..
sleddog is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10 October 2009, 09:23 AM   #14
JBat
"TRF" Member
 
JBat's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Real Name: John
Location: Washington
Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ
Posts: 7,329
Oh, yes. I have a Timex Ironman, various Casio G-Shocks which I've used for work, then a couple that aren't exactly cheap, but not Rolex pricey, a Citizen Minute Repeater, which is very cool, and a Seiko DJ copy that is a very nice watch and deadly accurate. Both the Seiko and Citizen were about $400 each.

My other three are my two Rollies and an SMP. I actually really like Casio digital watches. Very rugged and accurate, and affordable too.
JBat is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10 October 2009, 09:23 AM   #15
AWATCH
"TRF" Member
 
AWATCH's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Real Name: al
Location: GEORGIA
Watch: Explorer II
Posts: 1,759
I love watches, they all fascinate me, I own about 50 or so, wear about 10 or so on a regular basis, even manufactured several of my own.
Rolex is my favorite, but i am a true workaholic


AWATCH is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10 October 2009, 09:24 AM   #16
Atl
Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Real Name: David
Location: Sandy Springs, Ga
Watch: GMT II, new Subbie
Posts: 937
I've got a pretty large Swatch collection, with 4 automatics, limited editions, and artist series Swatches. Their in a box in the closet. And a plastic F-1 Tag from the 90's, remember those?
Atl is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10 October 2009, 09:58 AM   #17
Bullyterrier
"TRF" Member
 
Bullyterrier's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: .
Posts: 1,343
Yea I have a couple of Citizen diver watches and I have just ordered an old new stock 1976 LED digital watch for a laugh.
Bullyterrier is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10 October 2009, 10:00 AM   #18
Perdu
"TRF" Member
 
Perdu's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Real Name: Gary
Location: GMT-6
Watch: GMT
Posts: 3,350
I have a Coleman that cost me $19 with tax. I wear it and I like it.
__________________
Omega Seamaster 300M GMT Noire
Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 8500

Benson 1937 Sterling Silver Hunter
Perdu is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10 October 2009, 10:02 AM   #19
Rebel
"TRF" Member
 
Rebel's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail
Location: New Albany
Watch: Tudor Sub 75090
Posts: 8,230
Yes, 2 cheap watches:

1) Casio digital for jogging
2) Benrus WWII military knock-off
__________________
-------------------------------
Member of the Nylon Nation
Rebel is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10 October 2009, 10:29 AM   #20
mike
"TRF" Member
 
mike's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 22,683
Luv my Luminox.

mike is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10 October 2009, 10:33 AM   #21
STEELINOX
2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
 
STEELINOX's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Real Name: Sink-O!
Location: a praire in AZ
Watch: ROLEX-less atm...
Posts: 14,020
Quote:
Originally Posted by mike View Post
Luv my Luminox.

well, howsaboutta lume shot mister !
STEELINOX is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10 October 2009, 10:38 AM   #22
snowbird
"TRF" Member
 
snowbird's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: USA
Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600
Posts: 2,157
Quote:
Originally Posted by mike View Post
Luv my Luminox.

What are the things on the inner bezel above the numbers on that watch, they look like rectangles with 3 legs? Are those luminous?
snowbird is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10 October 2009, 10:45 AM   #23
newmedia
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Austin
Posts: 526
newmedia is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10 October 2009, 10:48 AM   #24
Buschy
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Real Name: Dennis
Location: DFW TX
Watch: Daytona
Posts: 363
wow lots of cheapos, My thoughts were to wear the dssd for everything and the daytona for uhh.. somethings.
but a see a lot of you dont wear ds or dssd when you do water stuff? that makes me second guess only having two and no cheapers.
Buschy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10 October 2009, 10:48 AM   #25
STEELINOX
2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
 
STEELINOX's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Real Name: Sink-O!
Location: a praire in AZ
Watch: ROLEX-less atm...
Posts: 14,020
Quote:
Originally Posted by snowbird View Post
What are the things on the inner bezel above the numbers on that watch, they look like rectangles with 3 legs? Are those luminous?
Yup, you are correct, those are gas tubes with very brite lume. Maybe he will show us a picture of it with the lights out !

Thanks,
Randy
STEELINOX is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10 October 2009, 10:58 AM   #26
clarencek
"TRF" Member
 
clarencek's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: New York
Posts: 400
Quote:
Originally Posted by Buschy View Post
Well just wondering if anyone has anything cheap in comparison, and if they wear them at all?
I have a few citizens and I have a few tissots, but not sure that I can wear them anymore, I mean a multi thousand dollar watch one day and a multi hundred the next?

I think that I would like to sell all the lessor ones, but I wont get much for them, is it worht it?
I mean I even have acitizen aqualand from the 80's but could probalby only get less then 100$ for it, is it worht it to sell it?

what are your thoughts on some less expensive pieces?
I have / had a number... mostly Japanese watches ranging from Citizen Campanola's to Grand Seikos, to G-shocks, and I currently own a Citizen Signature watch along with my Rolexes.

My habits vary and I find myself wearing less expensive watches more these days because they attract less attention than my Rolexes. I really dislike when people ask me about my watch. I've been wearing the attached Citizen for the last two weeks and love it (hand-assembled, Ti, flyback chrono).

My take is if you're really not wearing a watch, you should sell it. Someone out there will get more pleasure from it than you - so you make up your financial loss with some nice social value. :-)

I've sold some watches that were not expensive to me, but grails to others and it's really a great feeling finding a good home for a watch...

Just my $0.02.
Attached Images
File Type: jpg AV1016-57E.jpg (87.4 KB, 2714 views)
clarencek is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10 October 2009, 11:07 AM   #27
STEELINOX
2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
 
STEELINOX's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Real Name: Sink-O!
Location: a praire in AZ
Watch: ROLEX-less atm...
Posts: 14,020
I forgot about my HAMILTON !
STEELINOX is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10 October 2009, 11:10 AM   #28
ingoodtime
"TRF" Member
 
ingoodtime's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: USA
Posts: 2,834
I have found myself wearing my other watches less now that I enjoy Rolex watches. I wore by Breitling Super Ocean Steelfish cal 17 auto today and it felt great. But, then I came home and put on my GMT IIc. I have a variety of brands and price points but nothing as expensive as Rolex. I found that the Rolex watches rounded out my collection and helped to ease some of the constant buying and wanting. I guess that means I am now satisfied. When I do wear another watch, I enjoy it. Then, I come home and put my Rolex on!(LOL) I am not selling any watches. (not yet anyway)

How could I get rid of my Renato? (one of 60 made in this color)
Attached Images
File Type: jpg watch 038.jpg (56.4 KB, 2700 views)
File Type: jpg watch 028.jpg (63.5 KB, 2693 views)
File Type: jpg watch 077.jpg (49.0 KB, 2688 views)
ingoodtime is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10 October 2009, 11:11 AM   #29
DaveInLA
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: California
Posts: 336
Yup, I've got 7 Seikos, a Hamilton, an Omega, a Timex digital (my gym watch) and a cheap quartz Wenger that I don't wear. The Seiko Orange Monster and Hamilton Khaki auto are my "go to" watches most of the time.
__________________
Explorer I 114270 Z-serial
Submariner-date 16610 M-serial
DaveInLA is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10 October 2009, 11:15 AM   #30
Art 1
Banned
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Florida, Canada
Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega
Posts: 30,244
I have 4 or 5 Disney watches that are around $100 each.
Art 1 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Wrist Aficionado

DavidSW Watches

Takuya Watches

My Watch LLC

OCWatches

Asset Appeal


*Banners Of The Month*
This space is provided to horological resources.





Copyright ©2004-2024, The Rolex Forums. All Rights Reserved.

ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

Rolex is a registered trademark of ROLEX USA. The Rolex Forums is not affiliated with ROLEX USA in any way.