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wkolger · 29 April 2006, 11:31 AM

Im looking for a new watch, i love the classic chrono look. Im looking at

Swiss Army, Sinn, Hannhart. Swiss Army is cheaper and imho they look pretty

good too. Im also a firm beliver that you get what you pay for, on the other

hand more expencive is not always better. Can some of you experts shed

some light on this, or other brands. I really didnt want to go over a $1000.00

because this will be something that i will wear at work. Im in the oil business

i drill oil and gas wells in the Gulf of Mexico, so its gotta be pretty tuff. I dont

get dirty (im an engineer) but out here you never know.

Thanks for your time and advice

Bill

mailman · 29 April 2006, 11:43 AM

You could try a Hamilton. I had one for a few years and beat the snot out of it and it took everything I threw at it.
If you want a great watch for the money, and is tough as nails, you also could try a Seiko Black Monster. It's not a chrono, but is a great value.

Hellcat65 · 29 April 2006, 12:06 PM

Have you looked at Tag or Omega? Very nice watches indeed!!!!

Mrdi · 29 April 2006, 12:32 PM

SINN
A sinch!

SINN 356 w/a Valjoux 7750, IWC quality
or a SINN 656, absolute simplicity!!

TARDIS · 29 April 2006, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wkolger

Im looking for a new watch, i love the classic chrono look. Im looking at

Swiss Army, Sinn, Hannhart. Swiss Army is cheaper and imho they look pretty

good too. Im also a firm beliver that you get what you pay for, on the other

hand more expencive is not always better. Can some of you experts shed

some light on this, or other brands. I really didnt want to go over a $1000.00

because this will be something that i will wear at work. Im in the oil business

i drill oil and gas wells in the Gulf of Mexico, so its gotta be pretty tuff. I dont

get dirty (im an engineer) but out here you never know.

Thanks for your time and advice

Bill

Have a look at the H3 range Bill.

wkolger · 29 April 2006, 04:56 PM

I thought this was a pretty nice piece for the price, I think the Sinn is not what i need for out here as much as i like that style. This is 650.00, free 2 day air shipping, from Princeton watches.
Any thoughts on this brand ?

The Air Boss Mach 4 XL

wkolger · 29 April 2006, 05:04 PM

Or this Seaplane XL also for 650.00

Mrdi · 29 April 2006, 05:56 PM

ASinn 656
a rock

Mrdi · 29 April 2006, 05:58 PM

Luminox ultimate Field

A TANK
This makes a SeaDweller seem fragile (Anthema I know) JJ will bite me.
It is however 12 year quartz
and you can read by the luminosity

Mrdi · 29 April 2006, 06:09 PM

I Have a nice Swiss Army.
It is OK for the garage.
It is not in any dimension a good field watch
They are not robust

If you are going to use it in the field make sure you have a screw down crown!!

wkolger · 29 April 2006, 06:19 PM

Mrdi.... Nice watch i looked at the solid black one, but thats a little more than i want to spend. Thanks for the pics.
The Air Boss does have a screw down crown.

Mrdi · 29 April 2006, 06:24 PM

Luminox is less than $500

mamas · 29 April 2006, 06:47 PM

I would recommend a omega speedmaster professionla moon watch.. you can pick them uop for around $1000 in used condition. It passed all of NASA's very stringent tests.. including being thrown out of a 4th story window and survived. There is no tougher chrono out there and a timeless classic.
find out more about this watch at my friends jean michesl website.
http://www.speedmaster-mission.net/

dman · 29 April 2006, 11:22 PM

I think I need to scratch my moon watch bug pretty quickly. That watch has been on my mind a bunch the last few months.

mailman · 30 April 2006, 07:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dman

I think I need to scratch my moon watch bug pretty quickly. That watch has been on my mind a bunch the last few months.

That's a sweet watch

TARDIS · 30 April 2006, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mamas

I would recommend a omega speedmaster professionla moon watch.. you can pick them uop for around $1000 in used condition. It passed all of NASA's very stringent tests.. including being thrown out of a 4th story window and survived. There is no tougher chrono out there and a timeless classic.
find out more about this watch at my friends jean michesl website.
http://www.speedmaster-mission.net/

Nice site Mamas..... Was the 4th storey window an actual NASA test?

I like the new X3 but they appear to be a little overpriced for a quartz watch.

Steve

wkolger · 30 April 2006, 03:54 PM

I found this on ClassyBrand web site it list for 895 their price is 595
anybody know anything about em.

Bill

JJ Irani · 30 April 2006, 05:17 PM

Bill,

Any ORIS for under $1,000 would be very good value for money!!

mamas · 29 April 2006, 11:27 PM

well as they say if it itches...scratch it

dman · 29 April 2006, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mamas

well as they say if it itches...scratch it

I know, but do you have any idea how many "scars" I have from scratching?

JJ Irani · 30 April 2006, 06:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mamas

well as they say if it itches...scratch it

It does, but I find it very difficult to reach the centre of my back!!

Rockrolex · 30 April 2006, 06:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wkolger

Im looking for a new watch, i love the classic chrono look. Im looking at

Swiss Army, Sinn, Hannhart. Swiss Army is cheaper and imho they look pretty

good too. Im also a firm beliver that you get what you pay for, on the other

hand more expencive is not always better. Can some of you experts shed

some light on this, or other brands. I really didnt want to go over a $1000.00

because this will be something that i will wear at work. Im in the oil business

i drill oil and gas wells in the Gulf of Mexico, so its gotta be pretty tuff. I dont

get dirty (im an engineer) but out here you never know.

Thanks for your time and advice

Bill

Bill:

Try http://jewelry.search.ebay.com/omega...ZR8QQsacatZ281

There are a number of Omega Speedies there, at least one of which you might be able to pick up at your price point. There's a But it Now one for slightly more but still > $1100. You can't go wrong with a Speedmaster for tough wear.

wkolger · 30 April 2006, 12:18 PM

Thanks for all the replies guys. I looked at the Omega. Thats a possibility.
The Lumniox style doesnt do it for me. Nobody as an opinion of the Swiss Army? They actually have a very large selection.

Mrdi · 30 April 2006, 12:27 PM

I have a Swiss army
I wouldn't buy another.
Cosmetically they are OK
BUT they are tinny
fragile
frail

Mrdi · 30 April 2006, 12:34 PM

Just do this
It will last a lifetime

wkolger · 30 April 2006, 12:57 PM

Mrdi

I guess i should explain. I have a GMT Master, i quit wearing it out here when i

watched a co worker lose his Submariner overboard in in 3000' of water it was

very ugly. I have been wearing G shocks and Pathfinders for the last 8

years, i have a drawer full of em with dead batterys. Now that being said,

you dont want to wear something high end or rare out here. So spending

$650 for a Swiss Army is going to be about my limit, after doing further

reasearch. If i could find something in the classic chrono style in that price

range then i would look into that also. Thanks for all your help it is

apperciated.

Bill

dman · 30 April 2006, 12:58 PM

Bill, some of the Hamilton line might interest you. Best of luck in the hunt mate.

wkolger · 30 April 2006, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dman

Bill, some of the Hamilton line might interest you. Best of luck in the hunt mate.

Thanks Dman.....

dman · 30 April 2006, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wkolger

Thanks Dman.....

No worries, I am actually looking for some beaters, just because I you may also be interested in some of the Oris models, google both of them and you can get an idea.

wkolger · 30 April 2006, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dman

Bill, some of the Hamilton line might interest you. Best of luck in the hunt mate.

Dman i think i found my watch.....thanks for the Hamilton tip.

29 April 2006, 11:31 AM	#1
wkolger Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Miss Posts: 18	Watch shopping Im looking for a new watch, i love the classic chrono look. Im looking at Swiss Army, Sinn, Hannhart. Swiss Army is cheaper and imho they look pretty good too. Im also a firm beliver that you get what you pay for, on the other hand more expencive is not always better. Can some of you experts shed some light on this, or other brands. I really didnt want to go over a $1000.00 because this will be something that i will wear at work. Im in the oil business i drill oil and gas wells in the Gulf of Mexico, so its gotta be pretty tuff. I dont get dirty (im an engineer) but out here you never know. Thanks for your time and advice Bill

29 April 2006, 11:22 PM	#14
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	I think I need to scratch my moon watch bug pretty quickly. That watch has been on my mind a bunch the last few months. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

30 April 2006, 05:17 PM	#18
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Bill, Any ORIS for under $1,000 would be very good value for money!! __________________ 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!!

30 April 2006, 12:58 PM	#27
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Bill, some of the Hamilton line might interest you. Best of luck in the hunt mate. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

29 April 2006, 11:43 AM	#2
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,504	You could try a Hamilton. I had one for a few years and beat the snot out of it and it took everything I threw at it. If you want a great watch for the money, and is tough as nails, you also could try a Seiko Black Monster. It's not a chrono, but is a great value.

29 April 2006, 12:06 PM	#3
Hellcat65 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Mike Location: North Carolina Posts: 238	Have you looked at Tag or Omega? Very nice watches indeed!!!!

29 April 2006, 12:32 PM	#4
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	SINN A sinch! SINN 356 w/a Valjoux 7750, IWC quality or a SINN 656, absolute simplicity!!

29 April 2006, 05:56 PM	#8
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	ASinn 656 a rock

29 April 2006, 05:58 PM	#9
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	Luminox ultimate Field A TANK This makes a SeaDweller seem fragile (Anthema I know) JJ will bite me. It is however 12 year quartz and you can read by the luminosity

29 April 2006, 06:09 PM	#10
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	I Have a nice Swiss Army. It is OK for the garage. It is not in any dimension a good field watch They are not robust If you are going to use it in the field make sure you have a screw down crown!!

29 April 2006, 06:19 PM	#11
wkolger Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Miss Posts: 18	Mrdi.... Nice watch i looked at the solid black one, but thats a little more than i want to spend. Thanks for the pics. The Air Boss does have a screw down crown.

29 April 2006, 06:24 PM	#12
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	Luminox is less than $500

29 April 2006, 06:47 PM	#13
mamas "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 792	I would recommend a omega speedmaster professionla moon watch.. you can pick them uop for around $1000 in used condition. It passed all of NASA's very stringent tests.. including being thrown out of a 4th story window and survived. There is no tougher chrono out there and a timeless classic. find out more about this watch at my friends jean michesl website. http://www.speedmaster-mission.net/

29 April 2006, 11:27 PM	#19
mamas "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 792	well as they say if it itches...scratch it

30 April 2006, 12:18 PM	#23
wkolger Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Miss Posts: 18	Thanks for all the replies guys. I looked at the Omega. Thats a possibility. The Lumniox style doesnt do it for me. Nobody as an opinion of the Swiss Army? They actually have a very large selection.

30 April 2006, 12:27 PM	#24
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	I have a Swiss army I wouldn't buy another. Cosmetically they are OK BUT they are tinny fragile frail

30 April 2006, 12:34 PM	#25
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	Just do this It will last a lifetime

30 April 2006, 12:57 PM	#26
wkolger Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Miss Posts: 18	Mrdi I guess i should explain. I have a GMT Master, i quit wearing it out here when i watched a co worker lose his Submariner overboard in in 3000' of water it was very ugly. I have been wearing G shocks and Pathfinders for the last 8 years, i have a drawer full of em with dead batterys. Now that being said, you dont want to wear something high end or rare out here. So spending $650 for a Swiss Army is going to be about my limit, after doing further reasearch. If i could find something in the classic chrono style in that price range then i would look into that also. Thanks for all your help it is apperciated. Bill

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