What Watch Do You Wear?

Save Medicare on 08/05/2016 - 22:17
Last edited 09/05/2016 - 10:00

Watches have a unique status as a Veblen good, and basically the only piece of jewellery that society will allow a man to wear.

Watches can be worn as a show of status or wealth, a show of fashion sense, or they can be worn to show the time.

As a community of dirty misers and professional bargain hunters I'm interested to know what watches we wear, and why?

Please state

  • Watches owned
  • Main watch
  • How much did you pay and was it from Ozbargain?
  • Age
  • Gender
  • Occupation/Industry
  • (Income)
  • Additional thoughts

I think this will be very interesting to see.

Cheers friends.

General Discussion

Comments

        • [Deactivated] on 12/05/2016 - 16:46

          Lucky you! Have you checked the price out recently? I bought mine right before the major hike last year (probably because of exchange rate and other things).

          Yea, I got the feeling that the customer service would be right up there.

          It seems a much better company than the overrated swiss watch brands that all come out from ETA anyway.

  • readyState on 10/05/2016 - 08:42

    I prefer a digital watch. Recently upgraded to a fitness watch 2 months back. Using Garmin Vivosmart HR now and I like it.
    Only drawback is that I have to charge it once in 5 days and it doesn't show seconds.
    I was concerned it will feel bulky on my wrist but I don't notice it at all.

  • blurrybird on 10/05/2016 - 09:30

    Moto 360 v1
    Gift, though it was $300 retail at the time
    22
    Male
    IT Systems Administration
    75k+

    Can't live without a smartwatch these days after coming from the Pebble > Pebble Steel > Moto 360. Currently using it paired with an iPhone 6 and Nexus 6P depending on the phone I have with me.

  • oldspice on 10/05/2016 - 10:23

    Hi Jeffrey

  • devpress on 10/05/2016 - 10:23
    +6

    here goes…
    Rolly Daytona
    Rolly Submariner
    Glashutte Panomatic Lunar
    Omega Speedmaster (auto)
    TH Career JH 80 Edition
    Brietling Navitimer
    Omega Aqua Terra 2500 calibre
    B&M Capeland

    • heartychat on 10/05/2016 - 11:59
      +2

      Nice collection! Post pics? What Daytona is it? I love the panda dial :) Is the Speedy the sapphire sandwich, or the more classical hesalite crystal?

      • devpress on 10/05/2016 - 12:26

        — What Daytona is it?
        SS, black dial. Got a bit excited seeing the ceramic bezel at baselworld though…

        — Is the Speedy the sapphire sandwich, or the more classical hesalite crystal?
        Just the reduced version unfortunately. Thought about upgrading to the proper moonwatch — but then realised I've probably got a few too many in the collection..

        • ThadtheChad on 10/05/2016 - 15:46

          That is a sizeable collection. :D

          What do you think about the Speedy meteorite watch?

        • devpress on 10/05/2016 - 16:48
          +2

          @gearhead:

          I find the DSOM more interesting, but ultimately it comes down to whether the watch sings to you.

          Personally I'd prefer the closest thing to the original moonwatch (lemania 321), but the best you can do nowadays is find the old 3570.50 model using the 1861 movement (not the newer version they've released recently)

  • hongas on 10/05/2016 - 10:36

    Pebble TIME = Watches owned
    Pebble time = Main watch
    YES dick Smith Sale = How much did you pay and was it from Ozbargain?
    30+ = Age
    Male =Gender
    Museum Curator/ University = Occupation/Industry
    thanks god for tax bracket increase = (Income)

    Are you trying to fishing out members' personal information for what? Additional thoughts

  • Hotpotcorn on 10/05/2016 - 10:39

    apple watch 42mm sport

  • [Deactivated] on 10/05/2016 - 10:50

    Nixon Diplomatic Automatic
    http://www.nixon.com/us/en/diplomatic/A429.html

  • Utopian on 10/05/2016 - 11:53
    -1

    Watch??

  • Godric on 10/05/2016 - 12:34

    Still Original Pebble been waiting for a price drop in moto360 but now i'm waiting for a price drop with the v2, then i'll be waiting for price drop with v3 :(( lol

  • ynot1985 on 10/05/2016 - 13:32

    Polar V800 sports watch

  • ToTheMoon on 10/05/2016 - 13:48
    +2

    CITIZEN eco drive titanium - bought it from one ozbargain deal for $150
    I think it's still a great price today

  • ef on 10/05/2016 - 13:55

    previous: casio databank, casio twincept databank, casio mtg (it looked like the mtg-701 but it had analogue hands also)
    current: omega speedmaster day date (bought in Hong Kong) bargain compared to AU price.
    would like: seiko astron GPS solar in titanium
    age: mid to late 30
    industry: IT
    income: tax bracket that is getting increased

  • evie on 10/05/2016 - 14:09
    +1

    Watches owned CASIO IWC JLC
    Main watch IWC Mark 17 , IWC 7 DAYS
    How much did you pay and was it from Ozbargain? $15/ 5K/8K/GIFT; not from ozbargain
    Age JLC(22, GIFT) IWC MARK(23) IWC 7 DAYS (27)
    Gender FEMALE
    Occupation/Industry FINANCE
    (Income) Fair
    Additional thoughts : CANNOT AFFORD THEM.

    • Save Medicare on 10/05/2016 - 15:54

      Wow. Do you have very strong wrists to pull off 42mm men's watches?

      • evie on 10/05/2016 - 16:12
        +1

        Hi Mr Abbott
        well, it depends on how you look at it.
        some may prefer the traditional standard to wear a gen's watch( like the quite small one)
        i prefer the watch just cover my wrist or a bit bigger.40mm suits me, 42mm no problem. 45mm…..hmmmm maybe not.:)

    • evie on 10/05/2016 - 16:49

      sorry the 7 days I paid approx. 14k. i dont know why i typed the price of chrono. :p

    • ricksterrr on 10/05/2016 - 20:54
      +1

      Ahhh glad to see a fellow JLC owner here!

  • bargaino on 10/05/2016 - 15:10

    Another fan of titanium watches here. Gold is so old-fashioned and scratches easily.
    And sapphire face. Why don't mobile phones use sapphire? It must shatter too easily in larger sizes.

    But who actually wears watches any more?

    • [Deactivated] on 10/05/2016 - 15:35

      Very scratch resistant. But more likely to shatter. Also gives the screen a bluish tinge which is not good for colour reproduction.

      Not sure what it would do to touch sensitivity, but it would certainly make it much more expensive

  • AzNDuDe on 10/05/2016 - 16:14

    Well i sometimes i wear this out
    usb lighter watch
    http://s.aliexpress.com/qqe2AZB7
    (Forgot the code to post clickable links)
    Gets all d girls interest n convo starter when they come up to me n ask for a lighter :)
    No need for game n too shy to approach. Watch does it for me :P

    Also got a galaxy gear 1 n 2 that i brought on here a while ago.

  • TheBean on 10/05/2016 - 16:25

    Casio, Seiko, Vacheron Constantin .
    Casio Edifice for day to day

    Only breakout the VC for certain occasions, which is a shame but makes it special.

  • maverickjohn on 10/05/2016 - 16:58

    I use the seiko le grand sport , pulsar or a couple of michael hill watches. Getting a citizen titanium eco drive so i can have a nice work watch but otherwise i rotate between a few watches.

    31 yo male registered nurse. I like all my watches but the seiko is my stand out.

  • pablo555 on 10/05/2016 - 18:00

    Watches - GShock, Nixon Player, Seiko SKX009
    Main watch - Seiko SKX009
    Age - 30
    Gender - male
    Occupation/Industry - IT

    Very happy with the SKX…. great watch for the price. Hopefully Rolex submariner next.. although probably only after a gambling or share market win..

  • meowbert on 10/05/2016 - 18:30
    +8

    Please provide:

    Watches owned
    Main watch
    How much did you pay and was it from Ozbargain?
    Age
    Gender
    Occupation/Industry
    Income
    Additional thoughts
    Full name
    Institutes banked with
    Amount in each account
    Last transaction you made on all accounts
    Mothers maiden name
    Date of birth
    First pets name
    First street you lived on
    Gullibility rated 1-10
    Square root of 63345855

  • Serapis on 10/05/2016 - 19:11
    +1

    I'm a fan of minimalist watches with no numerals on the face so my 2 prize posessions are:

    1. Padron Tessera backers edition as one of my dailies. Got it during its Kickstarter campaign

    2. Bell & Ross Aviation range BR01 HORIZON. Got it on release.

    The one i wear for outdoor activities or thrashing is a titanium/sapphire Citizen evo-drive with a NATO strap.

  • DuaneDibbley on 10/05/2016 - 19:13

    Omega Speedmaster Pro, Tag Heuer Aquaracer 500, Steinhart Nav-B 47mm, Bunch of G-Shocks.
    Paid various amounts from tens of dollars to thousands of dollars.
    Age: 29
    Male
    Radiographer

    Would love a smart watch that isn't crap. Apple Watch isn't there yet, and I moved away from iPhones anyway. I can't find an Android wear watch in person so I don't know about them. I daily wear my Omega at the moment but I can see a time in the near future where I replace that with a smart watch.

    I'd like to add one of the new non-magnetic Omegas to the collection for when I'm working in MRI. I don't like not wearing a watch!

    • Save Medicare on 10/05/2016 - 20:11

      I wonder how dangerous MRIs are to your watch if you're only in the next room, not in the same room as the scanner. I know that most are 1.5T or 3T, so even an Omega 15,000 gauss is not enough. It'd have to be a 30,000 gauss to be safe.

      • DuaneDibbley on 10/05/2016 - 21:32
        +2

        I sit at the controls of a 3T MRI most days of the week. No problems at all with my watches.

        MRI's (most, but varies from system to system) are actively shielded so the field strength outside of the bore is markedly reduced.

        Even in the scan room standing next to the bore opening, to position a patient for example, will have a lower than 1.5T field strength due to the shielding.

        In most of the setups I've worked in the field isn't completely negated by the operator controls but it's generally down around the fridge magnet level. As I said - my watches have shown no ill effects after many years. After all, these machines are surrounded by electrical equipment often with spinny disc magnetic drives all without issue at all.

        I'd be happy to drop the coin on the Omega and walk into the scan room that same day wearing it. The Rolex Milgauss isn't worth considering for such work, though.

        Wouldn't wear it into the bore though as field strength increases rapidly the closer you get. And 3T is probably pushing it.

  • Snail on 10/05/2016 - 19:33
    +2

    Shoutout to Archie Luxury Youtube channel. I have little interest in watches but I enjoy subscribing to his channel. Here is a sample (NSFW): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6Ayh5r7dgg

    • pablo555 on 11/05/2016 - 19:08
      +1

      Yep also a fan of this channel :)

  • ricksterrr on 10/05/2016 - 20:19
    +1

    Another Speedmaster Pro owner here, JLC MUT Moon 39, JLC Reverso Grande Taille and a Planet Ocean. Tend to rotate between the four with the Speedmaster probably getting more wrist time overall. Best thing about it is the way it looks great with any kind of strap.

    Age: 32 (M)
    Occupation: IT
    Cost: Too much… but top tip is to go 2nd hand when it comes to mechanical watches - just make sure it's been recently serviced.

    Not really sold on smart watches, and might not ever get one either. I think most mechanical watch fans are in some ways anachronistic.

  • debo on 10/05/2016 - 20:22

    Love and biased towards the diver watch style - classic tough look and useful bezel - daily watch until recently a $100 Lorus diver - currently wearing a MS Band 2 which is super cool smart watch / fitness band but not a watch! Here's a list of criteria that make up my ideal watch
    1. Waterproof (never take it off - showers, beach, etc.)
    2. Day and Date display (Yes I may need to be reminded what day it is)
    3. Easy read face (no 'useless 'clutter' on the face so it's a simple glance - and it's a social service to provide time - the guy at back of bus has a right to easily read the time from your watch)
    4. Luminescent hands (night use)
    5. Diver Bezel (most underrated and useful watch device ever)
    6. Steel Band - for the classy 'jewellery' look
    7. Does not cost a bomb (this is OzB!!)

    +1 for the Ecodrive -ethically cool not carrying inbuilt energy source and not a lithium battery

    Also I have a beautiful 1957 OMEGA CONSTELLATION PIE PAN CHRONOMETER AUTOMATIC - passed down to me - use as a dress watch time to time - made in the hey day of fully auto mech watches before quartz movements introduced.

    M/55/IT

  • S1L3NTF0X on 10/05/2016 - 20:24

    Watches owned
    - JAG J1507A
    - Citizen WR100
    - Asus Zenwatch 2
    Main watch
    - Asus Zenwatch 2
    How much did you pay and was it from Ozbargain?
    - Amazon sale, including shipping in AUD was $180(ish) http://goo.gl/L1uJc4
    Age
    - 22
    Gender
    - Male
    Occupation/Industry
    - Software engineering student
    - Customer service/sales

  • aliocroc on 10/05/2016 - 20:45

    Every Day- http://www.ammunitiontogo.com/product_info.php/pName/1-casio…
    Shirt and Slacks days- http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fossil-Grant-Chronograph-Egg-Shell-D…
    Relegated Diesel-http://www.ebay.com/itm/351308083012
    Have a few other Bagus watch cheapies as gifts but rarely pull them out.

  • coupeborgward on 10/05/2016 - 21:20

    Russian watches mainly luch watches.

    See http://www.2209watchmovement.com/about-me for collection

  • Methd on 10/05/2016 - 22:13
    +1

    Watches owned - Rolex that I sold then bought a Hublot
    Main watch - Hublot Big Bang. Rubber strap, ceramic and CF body/face.
    How much did you pay and was it from Ozbargain? I wish. About $24k.
    Age - 37
    Gender - male
    Occupation/Industry - photographer
    (Income) - enough to live a happy life.
    Additional thoughts - I buy watches because I love the workmanship in them. One day I'll get a Patek with a couple complications!

    • sparkanum on 11/05/2016 - 09:53
      +2

      How did you justify $24k for a watch?!

      Is it just one of those intangible purchases that you never have to explain, or does it have magical powers (e.g. controls time rather than tells it, doubles as a commute to work, etc.).

      • methdd on 11/05/2016 - 14:44

        I know it's a lot of money but money is just that right. Relative to my income I don't think it's so bad - for me, everything is measured in wedding pay-packets, so this will cost me about 4 weddings which is about 5 days work. Not so bad if I think about it that way :)

        Yep it's hard to explain. Owning a well made, relatively unique watch that's medium to high end (in the world of watches) is something every GQ man needs. It's like having to own a custom made, designer suit at least once in your life. YOLO!

        My brother in law has a collection of about 20 Pateks, most with grand complications. Now that's big $ !!

  • YellowEarthAustralia on 10/05/2016 - 22:19
    +1

    Watches owned: IWC Portofino Chronograph, Rolex GMT Master II (BLNR), Apple Watch, Casio G-shock
    Main watch: Apple Watch and GMT - half and half
    How much did you pay and was it from Ozbargain? $11,300 for GMT and Apple watch - gift. Not from Ozbargain
    Age: 26
    Gender: Male
    Occupation/Industry: Marketing Manager
    (Income)
    Additional thoughts:
    I love my GMT, however my Apple watch serves me really well during my working hours as the notifications and caller ID makes it a lot more convenient for me.

  • maybeamacy on 10/05/2016 - 23:01

    Hey guys,

    I've noticed a few of you own the Omega Speedmaster Professional, just wondering how you guys manage to wind it up each day?

    I only use mine occasionally and find it a big hassle to wind it up, change the time and then a few days later it goes flat again and I have to repeat :(

    I loved the heritage of the watch which is why I purchased it but now kind of wish I had a normal automatic.

    • drsplodge on 11/05/2016 - 00:13

      All my watches are automatic. I swap weekly to fortnightly to avoid having to reset the time!

    • devpress on 11/05/2016 - 09:26
      +2

      Buy a winder if winding the watch bothers you that much. But honestly, winding is part of the joy of owning a mechanical non-automatic imho

      I agree it does get tedious if you have a date setting — I couldn't imagine having to wind AND set a perpetual calendar every time it stops…

      • patinadiary on 11/05/2016 - 12:36

        The 321c and the 861c speedmasters are a hand wound mechanicals, the watch winder would be useless.

      • ricksterrr on 11/05/2016 - 21:05
        +1

        Totally agree with the manual winding - I look forward to spending the 20-odd seconds each day to wind it up, it's actually part of the charm! I think if it's worn daily, it's easier to get into habit of winding it up every morning on the train to work.

  • syousef on 10/05/2016 - 23:08
    -4

    Watches owned: Yes.
    Main watch: Air crash investigation.
    How much did you pay and was it from Ozbargain?: $1 beeelion dollars. Yes it was the beeelion dollar ozbargainwatch.
    Age: Yes
    Gender: Yes
    Occupation/Industry: Yes/Yes
    (Income):(Not telling)
    Additional thoughts: I've seen Nigerian scammers ask for less personal details.

  • drsplodge on 11/05/2016 - 00:23

    •Tag Heuer Monaco, Sinn 856UTC, Uboat classico, Louis Vuitton Tambour, Shinola Runwell
    •Use them all evenly
    •not from ozb. Lost track of how much I spent…. >20k?
    •33
    •M
    •engineer
    •ok living
    •Additional thoughts - prefer mostly automatics or watches that have a story.

  • BartholemewH on 11/05/2016 - 00:36

    Currently wear Citizen Ecodrive Super Titanium Chrono. Other watches are Tissot PR 200 and an Illinois 1914 17 jewel in 18k rolled gold railway case with masonic dial. My favourite.

  • lethalmoney on 11/05/2016 - 01:18

    Daily: casio gshock 3230 military watch in black. My work is "hands on" and i need precise time regularly..

    Dress: i have a citizen that i got in malaysia. Its all steel Quartz automatic. Its a nice entry level dress watch.

    Also have an IWC Portuguese that is sadly a fake (very good game). I love it all the same. Hand wound watches are so cool.

    Ill hopefully inherit my father's breitling many years from now.

    32
    Male
    None from ozb

  • Buggles on 11/05/2016 - 01:45

    Bucherer, gift; Omega non digital, bought secondhand; Seiko Eco Drive, worth around $500; ( lined up overnight and purchased new, for $1 in jewellery store shopping centre promotion ten years ago); Rado purchased fifteen years ago, around $1200, Bulova, inherited; Female, self funded retiree, which translates as champagne taste on the lees budget….

  • Kozhutki on 11/05/2016 - 02:03

    Seiko SARY023 - $460~, main watch

    rest of the info you want is irrelevant.

  • h0mbre on 11/05/2016 - 07:28

    Work/Formal - Seiko Brightz SDGM003 ($1000) http://forums.watchuseek.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=707…
    Sport/Gym etc - Casio F105W ($25)

    29/M/Project Manager (Construction)

  • Kiminoth on 11/05/2016 - 07:42

    Pebble. Absolutely love it!

    Bought a cheap $80 version, with the intention of if I liked it enough I'd get a steel.
    No regrets at all!

    Actually wear a pebble on my left and a fitbit on my right.

  • FatBlanket on 11/05/2016 - 08:04
    +3

    SARB065

  • Archaleas on 11/05/2016 - 08:29
    +1

    Main watch: Panerai PAM111
    How much did you pay and was it from Ozbargain?: Purchased for $2k (worth $7k so still a bargain!)
    Age: 29
    Gender: Male
    Occupation/Industry: Architect
    Additional thoughts: Love the Panerai, this watch will be handed down to my grandkids, so glad i treated myself to it

    • fault on 11/05/2016 - 08:52
      +1

      Bargain price. Got another for me?!

  • fault on 11/05/2016 - 08:50
    +1

    Watches owned: 1 (we're talking about serious watches right?!)
    Main watch: Omega Speedmaster Professional Sapphire Sandwich (hello fellow speedy owners)
    How much did you pay and was it from Ozbargain? Too much. Hell no — bought it when I lived in Hong Kong as an expat. They love their watches over there.
    Age: 32 now but bought it when I was 27 when I thought I was invincible
    Gender: Male
    Occupation/Industry: IT - Financial Services
    (Income): Mate that's a pretty personal question ;)
    Additional thoughts: Manually winding this little fella every 1-2 days is very satisfying. Servicing is outrageous. I have a tonne of straps to swap in/out. It's a very versatile watch & looks great in the office. Don't take it desk diving.

  • markacad on 11/05/2016 - 09:23

    I have a citizen eco drive pro master air.

    Got it cheap in Japan, think it was $300.

    http://www.citizenwatches.com.au/collections/promaster-air/c…

    I'm 32 Male

    Work in IT/Finance

  • sparkanum on 11/05/2016 - 09:46

    Watches owned = 0 currently

    Main watch = n/a

    How much did you pay and was it from Ozbargain? = $0, not from ozbargain

    Age = late 20s

    Gender = male

    Occupation/Industry = Actuary

    (Income) = (not in the 1%, but pretty good)

    Additional thoughts = threw my watch away when I was 12 as I thought they were unnecessary and kind of annoying. Still know the time; can either guess or look at any of the million clocks around me at any time of the day (phone, computer, clocks on other items, other people's watches). Find that even after over a decade since wearing a watch, I still look instinctively at my empty wrist every time someone asks for the time/date. In spite of what ads in the AFR seem to imply, my business and personal life hasn't been adversely impacted by not having an expensive timepiece, and I enjoy not being physically handcuffed to time.

    • Bunnyburger on 11/05/2016 - 10:19

      Good on you! I get so worried when I flip through those magazines though…it's like they're telling you you're naked without a watch over and over again!

  • peterpeterpumpkin on 11/05/2016 - 09:46

    0 (excluding giant pocket watch).
    ZTE fit smart.
    $45. Found deal on OzBargain.
    About 1.5 years old.
    Genderless.
    Being a phone.
    $0/p.a excluding Google credits
    None. AFAIK.

  • ednamekin on 11/05/2016 - 13:26
    +1

    Nice profiling Blabott:

    Watches owned: 2
    Main watch: Tissot PR50 Titanium
    How much did you pay and was it from Ozbargain?: RM800 = $AUD260 back then. Bought from Malaysia.
    Age: 7 years
    Gender: Watches have no gender
    Occupation/Industry: Professional Services
    (Income): Watches make no income
    Additional thoughts: As much as I try to move away from the watch, I just can't - it's simplicity is beautiful

    • Save Medicare on 11/05/2016 - 15:11

      Well done. Good price for the PR50.

  • demod on 11/05/2016 - 14:18
    +1

    Seiko snzg13 - ebay $120
    Vostok Amphibian - ebay $80-100 ish?
    Frankenwatch from ebay - supposed to be a Benrus. $10

    Main watch Seiko.
    age 35 - 40

    Automatic fan, really want a omega speedmaster. Vostok is supposed to be tank proof, but has crapped out.

  • STRAPIFY Watch Strap on 11/05/2016 - 14:24

    I've had a IWC Portuguese Chronograph and now have an IWC Portuguese 7 days power reserve and a Seiko SKX007.

    Both are great watches to wear especially the IWC however I feel a bit uneasy leaving it at home when I'm out with my Seiko.

  • rockman117 on 11/05/2016 - 14:45
    +1

    Apple watch sport 38mm space grey
    Paid with 5 x $100 Apple gift cards from opening 5 savings accounts with rabodirect tennis promo in 2015
    Also claimed TRS
    So really I gained a free Apple watch and $45.36
    :)
    23 yo in retail

  • Randxyz123 on 11/05/2016 - 14:55

    Age // 21
    Gender // Male
    Occupation // Student

    Watches Owned 6 or 7. I'll list my main ones.

    Daily // Apple Watch Stainless steal with a 42mm band - Love it looks stylish and most people don't actually know what it is.

    Price - I think it was around $1030 or something.

    Casual // Timex Expedition WR50M Was around $100 I think. - Don't wear it much anymore but I still use it for exams when I can't wear my apple watch!

    Dress // Omega Deville. Brown leather band. No idea how much it was a gift.

    None from OzBargain

    //Coming soon:

    Stainless steal band for my apple watch.

    • captainandg on 11/05/2016 - 15:33

      I have the 42mm Stainles Steel Apple Watch. If you're going to drop the money, I'd suggest looking at one of the Hermés leather bands over the stainless steel Apple band. The Apple leather bands in brown and blue look amazing. Try them out before you drop $1K on the band.

      • Randxyz123 on 11/05/2016 - 20:41

        Yeah I just realised the price of the bands has gone up due to the exchange rate.

  • LeifAlbor on 11/05/2016 - 16:13
    +1

    Watches owned: 1 in recent memory
    Main watch: Pulsar. No idea on the model, but its a bog standard analogue watch with rotary date display and stainless steel band. Beaten up to high hell from being on my wrist daily for the last decade.
    How much did you pay and was it from Ozbargain: Not a clue. Was a 21st birthday present
    Age: Early 30s
    Gender: Male
    Occupation/Industry: Answered this in the other thread
    (Income): Yes please
    Additional thoughts: If a bear shits in the woods, will the pope hear it?

  • shaiguy on 11/05/2016 - 16:24

    •Watches owned: JLC Master Calendar, Tag Heuer Carrera
    •Main watch JLC Master Calendar
    •How much did you pay and was it from Ozbargain? A lot - better to get from Malaysia/Singapore.
    •Age: Ice
    •Gender: Male
    •Occupation/Industry: Finance
    •Additional thoughts: If you get a decent watch make sure you put it on your insurance. Fixing a watch can cost you c.A$1k+…

    • STRAPIFY Watch Strap on 12/05/2016 - 07:53

      Insurance won't cover the costs of servicing a watch.

      • shaiguy on 12/05/2016 - 09:24

        Wasn't thinking of servicing but rather stolen/lost etc.

  • FitzChivalry Farseer on 11/05/2016 - 16:26
    +1

    I love my Fireman Balls. You don't see many out and about and they look fantastic at night with micro gas tubes.

    A Ball Fireman Classic racer (42") on a crocodile leather strap and grey face for dress/formal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZ3w3DyR2hc

    And a Ball Fireman Classic (40") with black face on a steel bracelet for everyday wear : http://www.ballwatch.com/global/en/collections/fireman---26/…

    Both retail for around the $2k mark in Aus.

    Also have a Mondaine and a Wenger (both quartz) that I've had for 10 years or so wear casually sometimes.

    Age: 40s.

    • Uchuujin on 12/05/2016 - 11:26
      +1

      I Love Balls (and you can quote me on that). The Engineer II Worldtimer really appeals to me, but i can't justify it; mostly because i have a strict 4 watch collection law laid down by She Who Must Be Obeyed and couldn't work out which one of my current watches to flip for it.

      • FitzChivalry Farseer on 12/05/2016 - 12:19
        +1

        Know what you mean. I broke one of the cardinal sins of watch buying and bought my 2 Balls in relatively quick succession when I had a few dollars spare, hence the similarity in design/style.
        Heaps of great condition pre-owned watches come up regularly on watchuseek from that I'd love to get my hands on if I had the money.

  • KaTst3R on 11/05/2016 - 19:56
    +1

    I wear a watch, but I dig into my pocket to take my mobile phone out whenever I need to tell the time.

  • Cyb3rGlitch on 11/05/2016 - 20:11

    Stock S001B. Designed in Melbourne.

  • AMLagonda on 11/05/2016 - 22:31
    +1

    I tell the time with the sun

    (and my Mobile Phone, PC, Microwave, Oven, alarmclock, clock in car, TV, set top box and the missus.)

    Watches owned right now:

    Ulefone uWear - 2 fake rolexes from bali and some Casio watch I got cheap from ozbargain.

  • lonelyhero on 11/05/2016 - 23:03

    I only have 1 watch: Tissot P50 Automatic. It was a gift from my uncle, 8 years old and still running! I'm eyeing a Stowa Antea 365, but with the AUD dollars so low, it's gonna hurt a lot to ship here with all those taxes!

    I did have a Seiko cheap student watch ages ago and a HP watch as well.

  • JV159 on 11/05/2016 - 23:30
    -3

    Talk about generalization… What if you won a nice watch or inherited it or it was given to you as a gift - this shouldn't dictate your social status - If you bought a Rolex with a suitcase full of $100 notes good for you however!

    I don't mind getting my hands dirty, so I don't care for watches too much, although I do own a Jag watch it was given to me as a gift RRP $160, no big deal.
    Will it help you sleep at night to know you have a better watch than everybody else on a website for penny-pinchers?

    • maverickjohn on 12/05/2016 - 16:55

      I think you are over reqcting its just nice to see what people have . If you feel insecure it doesnt mean others do. My most expensive watch is worth $700 i hot it for $550 and i like the look of it more than all the expensive watches listed here. As long as uou are happy with what you have it shouldnt ever be a problem.

      • JV159 on 12/05/2016 - 20:56

        i dont think i over reacted lol just because i dont agree with OPs idea about connecting what watch someone owns with their age, income and occupation - looking to judge people based on what watch they own, give me a break mate!

        • maverickjohn on 12/05/2016 - 21:23

          Sorry for the typos. Messaging from my phone.
          Anyway i do believe we are looking at the same thing from 2 different perspectives. I actually dont think bragging rights and employment / income association has anything to do with this. Im by no means wealthy. But on my list to buy is still a Glashutte which is about 10k however ill buy it when i practically can

        • JV159 on 12/05/2016 - 21:49

          @maverickjohn: Oh well, his name is Tony Abbott so i won't worry too much about what he thinks haha

  • uniboi on 12/05/2016 - 09:07
    +2

    Watches owned
    - Nomos Ludwig
    - Classic Rodina
    - Obris Morgan Branco
    Main watch
    - Formal/Professional: Nomos Ludwig
    - Daily/Casual: Rodina
    - Sports/Hiking: Branco
    How much did you pay and was it from Ozbargain?
    - More than I'd like to.. Not from Ozbargain
    Age
    - 24
    Gender
    - Male
    Occupation/Industry
    - Analyst

    • FitzChivalry Farseer on 12/05/2016 - 12:21
      +3

      Great selection. Big fan of the Bauhaus style and Nomos in particular but just don't have the cash.

  • Uchuujin on 12/05/2016 - 11:38
    +1

    Watches owned
    -Dressy: Nomos Orion Weiss
    -Diver: Grand Seiko Diver in Steel
    -Sporty: Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch
    -Beater: Casio Protrek… somthing
    -Randoms: a few Nauticas, swatches and Gshocks that were gifts.
    Main watch
    -Usually switch between the Speedy and Grand Seiko.
    How much did you pay and was it from Ozbargain? None from OzB
    -Nomos around $1.8k from a local AD
    -Speedy $3.8k brand new grey market from japan with the newer giant presentation box
    -Grand Seiko was a wedding watch/gift from my wife.
    Age
    -31
    Gender
    -Male
    Occupation/Industry
    -Small Business owner
    (Income)
    Not enough to fund my expensive habits lol… <$40k pa. (i have a discretionary savings slush fund that i put spare cash in to for non-essential stuff lol)
    Additional thoughts
    -I have a heap of straps, a strap change can make a watch feel brand new.
    -I would one day love to switch out the Nomos for a JLC Moon Ultra Thin.. or a Richard Lange…

    • uniboi on 12/05/2016 - 12:11
      +1

      When did you purchase the Nomos and was it from Masterwatchmaking(Sydney)?
      Seemed like a good deal for 1.8k!!

      edit: sweet collection btw :)

      • Uchuujin on 12/05/2016 - 12:30
        +1

        Bought it around 2012 and it was from Masterwatchmaking. I think i was lucky and got in just before a price increase, i also upgraded to the display back. Can heartily recommend them if you're thinking of getting a Nomos; the owner, Karl is a consummate gentleman!

    • FitzChivalry Farseer on 12/05/2016 - 12:23
      +1

      Another classy selection.

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