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05-25-2012, 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by van_city23  I'm looking for a new watch but do not know where to begin when it comes to watches. Looking for something that is stylish and professional, can be worn in a business meeting, meeting with clients, semi-formal gathering or at a formal event (i guess they all could be the same thing). Anyways, I was thinking of going to the bay and looking at the selection but came across this thread. Are there certain brands I should look for, avoid? Certain places i should look at? Across the border? Websites? Just to keep in mind, my budget is probably around 500 max. Any suggestions fellas? |
Do you want automatic or quartz watches?
If you are looking for automatic watches then I think moky's suggestion is very good.
Hamilton has lots of nice automatic watches at ~$500.
You can start looking here as PJ suggested: Hamilton Khaki Field Watches
If you want quartz watches then I think Tissot has more to choose from.
A popular one that's smart and sporty looking is the PRC200 Chronograph on leather band: Tissot PRC200 Mens Watch T17.1.526.52
I personally wouldn't buy watches at the Bay but you could go in and try on a few to get a feel of how big of a watch you are comfortable wearing.
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05-25-2012, 10:29 AM
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^I always think it looks kinda funny when people wear sporty chronos with suits.
Or maybe it's just me 
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05-25-2012, 12:16 PM
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#1778 | | 14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me!
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entry level $500 automatic that would fit in well with your above criteria of business meetings, semi-formal and formal gatherings:
Tissot Visodate - basic black, automatic, 42mm which is a pretty good size that wouldn't look oversized in a suit, thick enough to have wrist presence, thin enough to slip under a shirt cuff Tissot Heritage Visodate Mens Watch T019.430.16.051.01 
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05-25-2012, 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by PJ ^I always think it looks kinda funny when people wear sporty chronos with suits.
Or maybe it's just me | You are right. I missed the part about formal meeting/setting. 
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05-25-2012, 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by moky entry level $500 automatic that would fit in well with your above criteria of business meetings, semi-formal and formal gatherings:
Tissot Visodate - basic black, automatic, 42mm which is a pretty good size that wouldn't look oversized in a suit, thick enough to have wrist presence, thin enough to slip under a shirt cuff | thats the type/style i'm looking for, thanks!
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05-25-2012, 02:18 PM
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#1781 | | 14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me!
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i think TimeCo carries tissot, and maybe some other local watch/jewelry stores (ann-louis in richmond centre has a pretty big collection). you might want to check it out first there to see if the watch fits you and "works" with you
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05-25-2012, 03:00 PM
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I almost picked up the Tissot Visodate too. It's a fantastic watch for the value.
Instead, I bought a Movado Museum with an alligator strap that was on a clearance for less than the price of the Visodate.
I wouldn't have regretted picking up that Tissot though, that's for sure!
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05-25-2012, 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by PJ ^I always think it looks kinda funny when people wear sporty chronos with suits.
Or maybe it's just me | The daytona looks great with suits IMHO
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05-25-2012, 10:31 PM
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Time & Gold has a good selection too
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05-26-2012, 12:12 AM
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felt this is the best place ..
so I have a Kenneth Cole watch that just ran out of battery
where should I go to get the battery replaced for less than 20 bucks? (the back isn't easy to open - not the kind with screws.)
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05-26-2012, 12:46 AM
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one of those stalls within the bay/sears they're skilled and charge like $10 to replace batteries sometimes they'll do it for free (sears @ coq centre)
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05-26-2012, 06:18 PM
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what are some good entry level skeleton watches for under $400?
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05-26-2012, 06:37 PM
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#1788 | | Hyde's Understudy
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^ there are no good skeleton watches under that price
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05-26-2012, 09:33 PM
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Check on Costco's website. There are some great deals on there once in awhile but they sell out quick though. I regret not pulling the trigger on a Gucci automatic for $589 that normally goes for $1100 in the stores and on Amazon.ca
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05-27-2012, 09:08 AM
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#1790 | | I don't get it
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05-27-2012, 11:45 AM
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#1791 | | Hyde's Understudy
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^ nice pickup, did you get it at omega store in hotel vancouver? Or another retailer?
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05-27-2012, 08:50 PM
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#1792 | | I Will not Admit my Addiction to RS
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Where do you guys buy Nato straps?
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05-29-2012, 12:00 AM
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#1793 | | RS controls my life!
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Hey guys, I'm in a market for a watch right now as well. I am looking at something similar to what van_city23 was looking for, a stylish and professional watch that can be worn for different occasions. My range is from 800-1000 and I have no idea where to look at, I went to the bay but didn't really find anything good there. Currently I have a seiko that has a similar style to the Tissot Heritage but silver band. Anything you guys can recommend? Thanks!
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05-29-2012, 12:06 AM
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#1794 | | 14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me!
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^^same suggestions as above: tissot, hamilton, "maybe" lower end tag heuers if the design fits you (i know people have a love hate relationship with TH).
check out the hamilton jazzmaster viewmatic line, thinline, or petite/slim-petite line. i know those would fall in your category, are between 40-44mm in size.
tissot - still the visodate would be the best bang for the buck.
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05-29-2012, 12:18 AM
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Thinking of picking up a Tag Heuer Formula One Indy 500. Anyone own this watch? Thoughts, comments, alternative suggestions?
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05-29-2012, 08:50 AM
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#1796 | | I don't get it
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Originally Posted by BlackZRoadster ^ nice pickup, did you get it at omega store in hotel vancouver? Or another retailer? | I got it at the store near Superstore at Metrotown. Don't buy at Omega store, since the mark-up on watches is pretty high  | |
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05-29-2012, 10:45 AM
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#1797 | | Hyde's Understudy
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Lugaro is the place then.
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05-29-2012, 12:48 PM
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#1798 | | RS controls my life!
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thanks moky, any shops that I can go and take a look at the watches you guys would recommend? I went to the bay and holt renfrew already but didn't really find anything there.
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05-29-2012, 01:38 PM
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#1799 | | 14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me!
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^^ timeco
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05-29-2012, 02:05 PM
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#1800 | | I don't get it
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Originally Posted by striker_boi7 Thinking of picking up a Tag Heuer Formula One Indy 500. Anyone own this watch? Thoughts, comments, alternative suggestions? | I almost bought it when I bought my Formula 1, if you are a fan on Indy 500, it's cool but my gf thought it was kinda tacky that it had INDY 500 on the side.
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