Watch Brand

[Cyrilla]

What watch brand would you recommend for daily wear (office, sports, gimmicks) and which is of good quality (read: not high-maintenance)? What watch brand do you own which you are most satisfied with? I'm thinking of buying a watch kasi and I want to make an informed decision. Siyempre, medyo mahal din yun.

:D

[clawed_out]

you can never go wrong with swatch.

what do you mean by high maintenance? are they the ones that uses batteries? or has leather straps? you can have swatch irony (automatic) which is nice.

another nice brand i use on a daily basis is nike.

[yakult]

Casio! *okay*

:binladen:

[bagel]

you have to set a budget first, it's hard to say kasi. i'd easily recommend patek philippe :D

but i don't have that either :p

but honestly, some of the seiko kinetic models look nice. (those with metal bracelets) they look casual enough for everyday use yet dressy enough to go out with. basta no gold links, it attracts snatchers kasi. and the mechanism lets doesn't need batteries, and power lasts for seven days without being worn.

[kloolezz]

the watch i use most of the time is yun fossil ko..
i've got lotsa watches pero hindi ako maingat..
ang dame na ngang gasgas eh..
pero maganda talaga yun fossil..
di siya ganun kamahal..
almost $200 yun bile ng dad ko pero it's worth it naman..

[Ice Burn]

Watches...Lately I'm obsessed with them. Would you believe I have to wear a different watch each day. Yes I'm being OC about it.

For daily wear I would suggest the following:
Casio - http://www.casio.com
Swatch - http://www.swatch.com
Guess - http://www.guess.com

They have a very good selection of watches, are low maintenance, they don't cost as much and they are built to last.

If you can afford it, go for Omega. (hehehehe biased ako) :lol:

[KuyaDanny]

Timex.

Made in the Philippines. *okay*

[Cosmopolitan]

:luvu: SWATCH IRONY! :cheerleader:

[annielise]

Tag Heuer.

[*keyah*]

Guess

*okay* *pusa*

[JENSIE_G]

modesty aside, kakasawa na ang rolex. :teehee: :hiya:

kaya casio gamit ko right now. :up:

[zen_g]

hmmm, i enjoyed my swatch and guess watches as of the moment, pero inggit ako don sa fossil na watch ni mamang ....... tama rin si Kuya Danny, okey din naman ang Timex ;)

[spidervein]

ive had my sporty tag heuer watch (silver bracelet, yellow glow-in the-dark dial, black bezel) for years now, and it's still in great shape. it's waterproof, so no need to worry about it accidentally getting wet when you wash your hands, etc. the crystal is also practically scratch proof, and the bracelet, really sturdy. it's practically maintenance-free (except ofcourse for battery changes every couple of years). and, i wear this with almost anything (wag lang masyadong "formal").

[angel_princess]

For casual wear, I'd recommend the Tag Heuer range. They're pricey but they last (I've had my latest one for almost 3 years now and it's been through hell in that time). For an office watch, I like Gucci - not prohibitively expensive and have sleek designs.

[mrpathetic]

Oris. There's a lot of them at Mega Mall...Go for the Oris Moonphase on leather strap! It's a complicated watch yet very affordable: just about P30T.

But if you've got more in your budget, a Tudor Hydronaut would be nice. It's automatic, waterproof to 300M, stainless steel and a sister company of Rolex. What else would you want? :D It's about P60T. (Of course, an Omega Seamaster would be far better.)

Technomarine...there's lots of models to choose from, from as low as P10T! But personally, I won't buy this...it's just like a cheapo plastic watch with a Japanese motor inside...:D

Or how's about a Suunto? X-Lander or the Yachtsman. They look so cool because of its size and it's extremely complicated. Cost about P15 up...

Personally, I own 2 Rolex, an Omega Speedmaster and a Bulgari Aluminum...Among these, my personal favorite is the Rolex Explorer...perfect for all occassions...the down side though to owning a number of automatic watches is keeping all of them moving...otherwise, the oil inside gets thicker and the motor gets stuck and you end up spending for costly overhaul...

[bagel]

mrpathetic: buy a winding machine nalang... the one they use in watch repair shops... it's nice to look at pa when you're winding all your watches on it :)

[beggette]

Guess *okay*

5 years ko ng gamit, never pang nasira.

[CaRaMBa]

Guess watches are really good. The first one I had, I used it for more than 6 years, and then it got lost. :(

Right now I'm using a CK watch. Ok lang, relatively new so I can't say if it will last long.

[vats1013]

i have my Seiko Kinetic for almost 5 years na and never pa naman nagloko.
Raymond Weil is also a good watch.

[powerpuff]

tagheuer. pricey but worth it.

swiss army is ok rin. not as expensive as tag.

[jharrrdy]

guess *okay*

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[ansons]

seiko.


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[m u s i c a]

Guess
My mom bought me one from the states back in 1991
hanggang ngayon gamit ko pa!

[zarah]

Fossil - Mine lasted 9 Years... Nag fade na kse yung Gold and Silver nya kaya yoko na... Pero Ayos!

Tag Heuer - Oks sya kse scratch proof.. and Im sure matagalan ang gamit....

Cartier Tank/Santos - Just love it... Im saving money for this one! pag nanalo ko sa Lotto, Platinum kukunin ko!!! *wishful thinking*.... :*)

[kaila]

tag heuer...matibay for everyday use...

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;) :) :p :cool: :flower: :flwrface: :heartgrl:

[8_OTCHO]

SWATCH :)

[pinkpotato]

I've been using my Fossil watch since I was in 6th or 7th grade. ang tagal masira and it got to the point na mejo nakakasawa na sya so my mom and I traded watches. I gave it to her and she gave me her Bulova, which I use on a daily basis.

pag special occasion lang yung Movado. sayang eh. :)

[tektan]

I've been using my Rado for ten years now. P10K lang dati but it really looks elegant and it fits my small wrist. And it still looks new despite of the everyday wear.

I'm now planning to buy a new one (not necessarily a Rado) with a leather strap. I've picked up a lot from your suggestions. Thanks!

[namnamin]

GUESS :up:

[quinone]

para sa akin ang tunay na relos dapat automatic.
how much ba budget mo?
i think ok ang tissot.
(kaso di ko pa na try)
merong nasa around 15K na automatic at the same
time scratch resistant. pang babae nila maliit lang pero
automatic na yun. di ba kase kadalasan sa mga watch pag
automatic malaki?

mukhang oks din seiko. try mo kinetic.
malaki nga lang ang dial.

[BaLdoMarO]

Everyday use, definitely Kinetic. You wont need to worry changing batteries coz it charges as you move. Buy the silicon strap model (comes in 3 sizes and water resistant to 5 bar). I've had mine for 5 years and it withstood a whole heapful of battering and its still in very good condition.

[judith2331]

Guess :up:

[Artemis]

My Seiko Kinetic perfoms really well. It has never failed me. From casual to office attire pwede sya. I like Tag Heuer and Raymond Weil also. :D

[metropolitan]

kung may pera lang ako... tiffany & co.
dahil wala pwede na for me ang... citizen (quality and value)

[BaLdoMarO]

I spoke to a watchmaker/watch retailer with 30+ years experience in the industry and he told me that Tag Heur's internal parts aren't any better than the internal parts of some affordable watches out in the market. He even mentioned that Seiko's internal parts are as good, if not, better than a lot of Tag models.
He also said that he cannot justify paying such an amount for a Tag when its parts and mechanic structure is not as good as similar priced watches.
Has anyone heard of a similar claim?

[victor_wood]

IWC or Breitling......my breitling is 13yrs old...still works and looks brand new!

[fly_earthengirl]

Nike. its for everyday use. and if you're sporty, like me, you'll really like it. :)

[f0r5aK3n]

Sundials are the best! Inexpensive and a no-cost repair!!

[tamisguy]

Originally posted by BaLdoMarO
I spoke to a watchmaker/watch retailer with 30+ years experience in the industry and he told me that Tag Heur's internal parts aren't any better than the internal parts of some affordable watches out in the market. He even mentioned that Seiko's internal parts are as good, if not, better than a lot of Tag models.
He also said that he cannot justify paying such an amount for a Tag when its parts and mechanic structure is not as good as similar priced watches.
Has anyone heard of a similar claim?

Never had a problem with it. I've had other brands which never lasted long. Mine's great. Worth the money. :)

[kixter]

my everyday watch is Casio G-Shock Ana-digi silver and the Rolex oysterdate my dad gave me for special occasions....

both are maintenance free and the Rolex has been with my dad for 20 years and 5 years with me now and it has yet to be brought in for repairs... :)

k!xT3r!!!
:hiphop:

[baileys979]

swatch na may red strap.. pag naka red ako :D
raymond weil / pierre cardin - pag semi formal
buler - depende pag gusto ko... but i use it most of the time

[p0tipie]

Guess? Waterpro *okay*

3 yrs na to saken, tibay parin.

[doc_irene]

CK watch - gift ng husband ko nung bday ko last year

[haberdasher]

for office, my guess? watch ... i have 2 identical watches ...difference lang is the color inside

i have a swatch irony din, been with me for about 7 years na ata ....

[winterswirl]

an anne klein (simple yet elegant silver watch my dad gave me jan 2001) &
a technomarine watch (the diamond-studded drama watch :lol: given to me last september 2002)

:love:

[KahLeeVogue]

Guess Sports Watch
Guess Leather Strap para sa formal occassions, tagal na nito sa akin 8 years na din
Timex Indiglo (Okay din tong brand na to, mura pa), 1 year na din.

[capotla]

GUESS

[f3mm3_fatal3]

Timex :bungi:

[kireigonjin]

FOSSIL. I don't see imitations around so I feel unique wearing it.
TIMEX. Quality timepiece.
I use the former more.

[the_querent]

wenger

[benetton06]

i'm using swatch irony for three years now...not so expensive and stylish:*)

[cheenky]

guess

[baybee]

Swatch or Fossil!
Kung can afford talaga... Bvlgari na!!! :cool:

[LoRdOfThEfLiEs]

or everyday use i think fossil will do, butif u really wanna have a good watch and u have money buy tag heur i have that watch for 2 years and it's really good.

[VaMpeEh]

if you could afford a Tag Heuer, i'd say go for that... good for everyday use, plus, it's scratch free! :)

i'm very accident prone, lagi tumatawa watch ko kung saan saan, however, still no scratch... so this is like, ideal for me...

*okay*

[chix2003]

Gucci...very classy kc.
Swatch and Guess for casual wear:)

[flengkens]

ako i use tag heuer - link series but my mom gave me a rolex perpetual oyster i use that only for special occasions lang..

for everday use armani...its a good watch tagal na nga sa akin nun and buhay pa rin..

*okay*

[Macky_EX]

Sa lahat ng nagamit kong relo, pinaka-satisfied ako sa Seiko SKP131 (http://www.righttime.com/seiko/premier/skp131.htm). Medyo may kamahalan lang...... pero zero-maintenance at reliable sya. Battery lasts for more than 5 years. Another good watch that I've owned is one of Emporio Armani brand. Cheaper sya as compared to the Seiko model that I mentioned pero besides being maintenance-free and reliable, comfortable den sya. I haven't changed my battery since nung binili ko sya almost 3 years ago.

[XiamenBoy]

TISSOT T Touch - ganda japorms and hi-tech
very useful features (like the barometer)

GLASHUTTE - very classy

[fidèle]

Guys, just a question.

Where can one buy a watch with leather strap for guys that is affordable and stylish yet durable?

Coz Technomarine / Gucci / CK / Kenneth Cole is just too expensive, though I believe they really are durable.

[RLboy]

Sorry, it wasn't fidele who's asking the question, it was me... guess it's some system error...

Anyhow, where can one buy a watch with leather strap for guys that is affordable and stylish yet durable?

Coz Technomarine / Gucci / CK / Kenneth Cole is just too expensive, though I believe they really are durable.

[DJQuimby]

Ako rin mahilig sa relo, pero mas gsto kong relo eh yung mga automatic...Ndi ako mahilig sa quartz...

[pochero]

i'm a casio girl. parang laos na brand no, been there forever, but check out their stock, v updated designs. plus, virtually maintenance-free. haven't gone for a battery change in almost two years and mine is still ticking.
sale ngayon ang GMS (baby g in metal), up to 50% off. pinag-iisipan ko nga eh.
hubby also got a baby g years ago and it still works. kahit balibagin, ok pa.
timex,forget it. my hubby has gone through 2 ironmans. bilis masira. ironic, no?
guess watches are actually made in the same factory as timex in cebu. so, it's really just the brand you're paying for.
fossil's ok too. had one before, lost it though. sigh.
let us know how you decide, k?

[XiamenBoy]

RLboy, you could try going to Carriedo (the place that was closed to vehicles). There's 3 shops there that are definitely competitive in pricing compared to the major malls.
As for the brand, it's up to you. Yo could try SEIKO, GIRARD P(not sure of the spelling of the second word, eh), GUCCI, etc.
If you need watch batteries, Carriedo rin. There's this small watch repair shop beside Metrobank near the corner of Rizal Ave. and 'Raon' (quotation marks dahil yun ang tawag sa street although that isn't the name). I can assure you that their prices are WAY BELOW the mall's.

[bishop]

i have three watches that i usually use:

Tag Heuer S/EL series

TechnoMarine Apnea

Phillippe Starck

... four if you count my McDo Love ko 'to watch :)

[caramelapples]

i have kept 2 of my watches for almost a year now..
i'm pretty satisfied with my charriol and omega constellation although parang gusto ng cartier tank.. hehehe :)

[BadGiRL]

Daniel JeanRichard...... It's ok. The designs are classy. Konti lang meron, therefore, chances are hindi ka hohold upin for that and.... cool siya kasi you'd have to wind it everyday.

[hanskyut]

yung swatch irony ko, tumagal ng 4 years

yung guess steel ko nakaka 1 year pa lang and still counting

astig itsura ng mga fossil watch

[chinky_01]

BULER. around 10-16T. very worth it.

[wandawoman]

mine - timex for everyday use......

[K.I.L.L.]

depends on what your budget is... i consider watches an investment so i buy the better ones all the time

[massimo]

how much ba budget?

if you got millions of moolah:

ulysess nardin 'trafalgar'= 2 million

girard perrageux 'limited edition ferrari 50th anniv'=4 million pesos! only 4 na piraso *** sa buong mundo!

vacheron constantin 'kallista'= the most expensive watch in the world!

500,000-1M

go for IWC, PATEK,JAEGER, OR ANY SWISS MADE WATCH
DONT GO FOR ROLEX NA VERY COMMON ALWAYS GO FOR VINTAGE AND LIMITED EDITION PARA WALA KANG KAPAREHO!!!

100,000-500,000
TAG HEUER MONACO LIMITED EDITION= 100,000PLUS

OR THE MONACO STEVE MCQUEEEN LTD EDITION

DANIEL JEANRICHARD TV MONITOR EDITION=100,000PLUS

HUBLOT,LUMINOR,CARTIER,OMEGA,BRIEITLING,LONGINES, ETC....

kung low budget go for swiss parin!

tissot, swiss army, wenger, luminox, etc....

[DJQuimby]

Audemars Piguet

[kesibi]

I used to have Swatch.

Now Im using Swiss Military. Meron pa bang iba na may ganitong brand?

[RLboy]

Originally posted by XiamenBoy
RLboy, you could try going to Carriedo (the place that was closed to vehicles). There's 3 shops there that are definitely competitive in pricing compared to the major malls.
As for the brand, it's up to you. Yo could try SEIKO, GIRARD P(not sure of the spelling of the second word, eh), GUCCI, etc.
If you need watch batteries, Carriedo rin. There's this small watch repair shop beside Metrobank near the corner of Rizal Ave. and 'Raon' (quotation marks dahil yun ang tawag sa street although that isn't the name). I can assure you that their prices are WAY BELOW the mall's.

Are those real ones? Baka naman fakes...

[mrpathetic]

I was gonna buy sana the leather strap for my Speedmaster...but then it cost P13,000! Never mind...

Pero RLBoy, don't buy a cheap leather strap and put it on an expensive watch...sayang and it might look like a counterfeit...my 2 cents...

[eigna123]

if you want Swiss-made watches suggest ko Tisot.. maganda ang mas mura compared to other swiss watches (except siguro Swatch :) ).

ok din ang Fossil... pero wag ka dito bibili, mahal dito.. sa US madaming outlet ng Fossil, sobrang mura :-D

[anna_f73]

For office, try wearing Kenneth Cole. During weekends, how about Nike? I think both watches would fit your budget.

[redbutterfly]

technomarine is my choice. there's a lot of models.

leather cuff watches from kenneth cole and fossil are the "in" thing now. very affordable.

[simonesez]

Originally posted by XiamenBoy
TISSOT T Touch - ganda japorms and hi-tech
very useful features (like the barometer)



XiamenBoy, For how much did you get the Tissot? Where?

[mrpathetic]

Tissot T Touch can be bought at the shop in Podium for about 30K...

[XiamenBoy]

SIMONESEZ, I didn't buy my T Touch here in the Phils. but MR PATHETIC is correct---it costs around Php30k+. I saw one at SM Megamall, in one of the shops there (I forgot which one) and the tag says Php36k. You also could try going to Glorietta.

RLBOY, I'm pretty sure the watches sold in those three stores are not fakes. I just don't know the exact names. The three shops are not far apart from each other and they are all in a row. One is at the corner beside Uniwide sales. The other is also at the corner of the street next to Fairmart. The third is just between the two shops.

I was interested in a CITIZEN DIVER'S (medium-size and stainless body and strap) about a year ago and the tag is, as I said, much lower than SM, etc.

The great thing is, you just say to the staff: "What's your LAST PRICE for this?" , you'll usually get a quotation that is 15-20% off the tag.

[baybee]

Swatch forever!

[XiamenBoy]

One of the shops in Carriedo is ARISTON. The other two that I mentioned, escaped me, sorry.

[mizfoxxxybonita]

if i could only afford one...movado

the one that i am using right now is tommy hilfiger bracelet watch

[teA]

technomarine 4 special occassions or pag weekends (super duper pricey pero worth it naman) pag ordinary na araw lang i wear my guess watch ang cute ng design kabibili ko lang yung may design na heart ;)

[XiamenBoy]

Okay, I got the name of the shop in Carriedo where you can get your batteries way-cheap and the service is way-excellent: NEPOMUCENO ENTERPRISES.

[quarkstorm]

The Kenneth Cole line is quite stylish without being faddish and reasonably priced in my opinion.

Buy Timex! Made in the Philippines eh.

Tried Swatch, Guess and Fossil - not worth it.

Seiko Kinetic is a good watch

Have 2 Tag Heuers (both chronometers) and quite happy with them. I'm not sure about the Monaco series. Too big and it uses plexiglass, not sapphire crystal. I'm going for a Monza Calibre 36.

Buy Rolex for investment purposes.

If I had the money I'd go for vintage pieces.

[zarah]

na aliw ako sa Swatch skin....

[blasphemy]

guess or benetton

[le_zar]

Depends on your type.

Pag metal - Tag Heuer - can go both ways - formal / informal

Pag leather / plastic straps - Technomarine. When you buy kasi, it comes with a leather and a plastic strap. You can change from sporty to smart casual in an instant.

Both are very durable. Long-lasting. Tried and tested yan.

[SouthSuzaku]

Does anybody know what kinds are available or where to buy nice film digital watches?

[blue_rein]

I like Kenneth Cole's reaction line too. Bought mine last christmas.

It's a stainless steel bangle with leather trim. Haven't seen a

watch quite like it. Its super durable, I dropped mine a few times

already-- no dents, still working. :)

[riAbaby]

fossil arkitekt for me..

[XiamenBoy]

Anybody here who owns an Oris? I kinda like the all-stainless mid-size model. I would like to have some feedback from Oris owners. Thanks.

[hawaiiana808]

Pierre Cardin

[purplelightning]

Swatch! 1991 pa yung sa akin, hanggang ngayon oks na oks pa din!

Fossil is also a good buy.

[im_a_chick]

technomarine, swatch, omega, nike and fossil... ;)

[esofagus]

i always been a swatch girl, since high-school pa

[bishop]

i've been lusting for a Yachtmaster for the longest time!!!

[MaiKa]

i love my diesel cuff watch. though di pa subok kung matibay nga pero i like the look.

[Reign]

Xiamen, i used to have an oris. its a great watch. ang reklamo ko lang dati dun e yung bracelet. ewan ko pero parang ambilis maputol. pero aside from that, ok talaga yun. mura na maganda pa. matibay naman(except yung bracelet) siguro just dont get yung bracelet na maraming small pieces... hehe. dunno how to describe the bracelet sorry. hmm...

leather... hmm... jaeger... tank pwede na rin. or yung german made... a. lange and sohn. mali ata spelling ko... whatever..

[XiamenBoy]

Hey REIGN, thanks sa info! Looking at an ORIS wristwatch na all-stainless, parang solid tingnan. But according to you, putulin ang bracelet---sayang, type ko pa **** talaga sana.
Thanks again.

[Reign]

no no no... hehehe. you should take a good look at it. its a nice watch. you just have to check the bracelet. kase baka naman putulin talaga yung mga ganung bracelet ng relo. prior to that kase, my watch did not have a steel bracelet so i cant compare. feeling ko kase nasa design nung bracelet. all stainless din yung ORIS ko pero it was a long time ago. around 6 years ago. the model is not available anymore... maybe it's better na now. basta malalaman mo naman siguro kapag madali masira yung bracelet... hehe. ako kase, never nako bumili/bibili ng watch na ganung design yung bracelet.

[swaymyway]

i'm thinking of buying an armani watch.. worth it kaya?

[Reign]

i dont think so

[XiamenBoy]

Anybody interested in buying a TISSOT T Touch?

[belliecute]

yung guess ko 5 years na and still in gud condition.as in kahit everyday use sya okay lang. kahit pang mall or pamalengke okAY sya.

[di_ako_si_glenn]

FOSSIL matibay! 6 yrs na to sakin oks pa **

[ratburn]

technomarine =)

[red_fox10915]

hey guys! approx. how much yung watches sa Swatch Olympic Collection 2004? yung silver (yung mukhang solid yung strap) in particular? i saw it in the newspaper today, sa inquirer super...hope you guys can tell me...i'm planning to ask for that for my birthday (hehe. kapal!) :D thanks!!

**sana may sumagot.

[red_fox10915]

btw, yung watch na sinasabi ko, medyo maliit tapos silver...parang racer stripes yung design dun sa strap. only it's silver. basta! yun! sori kung magulo. hehe

[lakers rule]

i have a tag right now but i wish i had a rolex or a (big face, iced out rapper/celeb)jacob watch... bling bling...

[pinay24]

I like RADO my sister has one(Rado Diastar ladies watch $695) my brother bought her one. I have Kinetic Seiko SWP298 $345 but I got it for less than its originla price. I wish I could afford Cartier Hehehe.
I have swatch din nasa box bigay sa akin iyon ng kuya ko noong first year college ako.

By the way red_fox10915 Swatch 2004 olympic collection range from $30-50(ladies watch), yong mens naman up to $90. I think the one you like is the Swatch Nikitis around $90.

[Onomatopoet]

I own a Bolex. Well, it's almost a Rolex.

[pinay24]

Originally posted by Onomatopoet
I own a Bolex. Well, it's almost a Rolex.

I didn't realize that there is such a watch of that brand named BOLEX since BOLEX is a named of a CAMERA & its accessories.

I have read this articles:

What has developed is what we in the jewelry industry call the gray market. This is the market in which unethical jewelers can obtain watches by highly questionable methods to sell in their stores and make themselves look ethical.

Most of these gray market watches are either fakes, or else they are made from spare parts in some Far East country and made to look like the genuine article. And absolutely DO NOT under any circumstances buy a designer watch from a street person. Don't become the proud owner of an always entertaining "BOLEX" watch. And buying watches from a gray market dealer is like buying a stereo from the back of a van at the bowling alley. You are not only hurting the legitimate market, but if you get home and it doesn't work, you are stuck with it.

[red_fox10915]

Originally posted by pinay24
I like RADO my sister has one(Rado Diastar ladies watch $695) my brother bought her one. I have Kinetic Seiko SWP298 $345 but I got it for less than its originla price. I wish I could afford Cartier Hehehe.
I have swatch din nasa box bigay sa akin iyon ng kuya ko noong first year college ako.

By the way red_fox10915 Swatch 2004 olympic collection range from $30-50(ladies watch), yong mens naman up to $90. I think the one you like is the Swatch Nikitis around $90.

okay, thanks :D

nyeh, i like a man's watch pala...haha:D

i wonder when they're going to be available here.

thanks again, pinay!

[marcfers]

ELLE

[yakult]

which one would you recommend?

for office wear ng yuppie?

for day to day ng richie rich folk naman?

[s_a_m_a_e_l]

Technomarine.

[Nerfy]

Anybody here who owns an Oris? I kinda like the all-stainless mid-size model. I would like to have some feedback from Oris owners. Thanks.

Ive recently bought an Oris TT2 Day Date (because of its affiliation with Williams F1 Team, hehe). Its a huge silver carbon fibre look face (40.5mm) and the bracelet (metal, not rubber) is heavy and seems very matibay. Automatic, and as its description says, it shows the Day and Date. I think its pretty good value for money.

Other watches i have are Tag Heuers and Technomarine.

No complaints with my Tags, my oldest is 15 years old and still going strong. Heirloom na ito when i have kids.

I like my Techno (Cruise) too. Sporty. My only complaints with Technomarine are
1. the clear gel strap does get off-color after awhile. Fortunately, they are replaceable.
2. sometimes (maybe it is just me) i cannot seem to screw in the the gel for the face correctly. sometimes it isnt a perfect fit.

Could have bought a Rolex, went for an engagement ring instead. ;)

[bludwid]

My dad bought me a Panerai Luminor for my birthday. It's not well-known, but damn it looks really rugged. I got the power reserve Luminor. It's automatic but it lasts for about 42 hours left alone...

Kung saan-saan ko na ginasgas at pinukpok buhay pa rin yung glass...

Wicked!

[lakers rule]

Techno for leather band.
Tag for steel.
both are for my everyday use. hope this helps.

my dream watches for everyday are.

Jacob or LV for leather band.
Rolex for platinum band.

[garainfinity]

i was suppose to buy a Movado leather watch at Glorietta last December...i fully intend to spend my 13th month pay on it but unfortunately, the money was directed to something more important..

i promise myself one day i'll buy it even if i have to charge it to my credit card and work my *** everyday so i can pay for it..hehehe....but for now i'll stick to my ever reliable Timex

[ofngol]

Bench has released their own watch line. Anyone seen them? Are they good?

[ME_08]

swatch! pero nasa magnanakaw na ang swatch ko. :diablo: sa magnanakaw hehe. kaya ngayon pucca na watch ang watch ko hehe. trying to save up for another swatch

[emokid]

gusto ko cartier santos kaso wala akong pera kaya baka tag heur or technomarine na *** ako:)

[littlehorn969]

i recently bought a Citizen Eco Drive Sailhawk....it is made of titanium, doesn't need battery, it is a chronograph, it is an analog and digital watch which displays the date or time in other cities....really cool watch.....it's about $500 but you can get it online for half the price....i got mine from watchzone for $253.....free shipping.

[babygurl_archer]

i want the silver tone of anne klein.. lolz..

haven't browsed on the latest watches though.. :D

[superpckle]

I like the Michael Kors line and diesel watches

[roadrage23]

I bought a Seiko Sportura chronograph watch on a whim. I always saw the ad on UK fashion and motoring magazines and liked the technology and design. Fortunately, the Seiko sales and repair center in Glorietta I had it in stock when I went there. So after my fair share of Swiss automatic watches, I've come full circle and started wearing a Seiko again.

[ev1ltvv1n]

I have been sporting the Nixon "Roadie" for night outs and Nixon "The Juice" during the day. I believe ive been using them for almost 2 years now.

http://www.nixonnow.com/prod_images/2096-Roadie-White.jpg
http://www.nixonnow.com/prod_images/3366-TheJuiceBlack.jpg

and planning to buy a Nixon "The Insider" in a couple of months.

http://www.nixonnow.com/prod_images/5098-Insider_Black.jpg

[em]

definitely technomarine

[joeldcloser]

Try Tudor ,hinde lang pang formal kundi pang sports pa!!!

[tonyblair202]

oi baka naman somebody here wants to sell second hand Technomarine watch
interested po ako......

[tonyblair202]

Techno watch for Men nga pala hinahanap ko..... Or saan ba ako makakabili sa Manila? *** kasi dito sa province namin......

[sommelier]

I own a few watches, all stainless steel

IWC Spitfire Der Fliegerchronograph (automatic);
Cartier Panthere (quartz);
Heuer Camaro (mechanical).

Watches I would like to own someday -- Patek Perpetual Calendar in white gold; IWC Portuguese Perpetual Calendar in rose gold or a stainless steel Audemars Piget Royal Oak chronometer.

[beauté]

I totally dig rolex.. my dad gave me my very own when he went to HK.. for my daily use, swiss army is pretty good :)

[icegayle]

mine is FOSSIL big tic...:D

[joeldcloser]

Magkano ba ang budget mo?

[samantha_jones]

I also want a watch that would replace my old one I lost thing is my mom doesnt want to get me an expensive one since I lost the last one she got. She told me to buy my own expesive watch when I'm earning my own money. Simple steel bracelet, moderate ang size ng time piece (think tag heuer the old ones siguro around 1994 although my m om will not buy me a tag watch). I dont like the newer ones with super wide na bands and stirking colors and huge square oval time pieces. I've seen a couple from calvin klein, buffalo, seiko, anne klein, fossil, swatch irony and tommy hill unfortunately limited ang tommy hill (wala nga ata dito) and ck. Guess watches hindi ko mashado nagustuhan. Anong okay? Thanks! And what are the things I should look for in a watch.

[mrpathetic]

Get a Technomarine nalang. :)

[samantha_jones]

As if I'm looking for something around 2thou lang. I think technomarines cost more. That's all the budget she's giving me.:(

[joeldcloser]

Swatch,swiss army watch,guess......eto siguro nasa budget.

[car728]

how about nautica? take this model for example:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/carina_c/DSC00052.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/carina_c/DSC00053.jpg

any comments? :)

[mrpathetic]

samantha jones - are you here in manila? tommy hilfiger is sold at No Curfew.

i'm a watch addict. when buying a watch, my requirements are simple:

1. automatic - i don't like changing batteries. :)
2. waterproof - I feel naked without a watch so i'd like a watch i woulnd't need to take off even in the beach...
3. functional: whether formal or casual
4. stainless steel bracelet - leather looks really nice, but i sweat a lot and leather tends to smell when you sweat excessively.

for affordable watches, i like fossil bic tic, the fossil philippe starck watch, nike, swatch skin, swatch divers...

[banned 4 life]

bday gift sa akin ng ex-hubby ko

ROLEX - Oyster Perpetual / Lady Date Just

da best gift na nasib ko from him

[GreatBop]

if only i have 2000 usd, i'd get a kirium f1.. haha.

edit: the new aquaracer's also cool as hell.

[[G]erald™]

Fossil Big Tic for mine....ito 'yung model niya.

http://www.fossil.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=12786&itemType=PRODUCT&iMainCat=960&iSubCat=976&iProductID=12786



sa tingin niyo, ok ba?? Fave ko 'yan, hindi pa naman kasi ako sumusweldo.

[banned 4 life]

yes maganda sya in fairness

[[G]erald™]

^ako ba??????

[greenlaser]

TISSOT - all their watches are scratch proof (sapphire crystal), in classic designs. From the same manufacturer of RADO watches but TISSOT is within mid-price range, so it's much affordable than Rado.

I have three.

[joeldcloser]

TISSOT - all their watches are scratch proof (sapphire crystal), in classic designs. From the same manufacturer of RADO watches but TISSOT is within mid-price range, so it's much affordable than Rado.

I have three.
^^^^Maganda nga yan Tissot( loved the T-Touch,do you agree?),pero mahal.P2,000.00 lang ang budget nya :) .....

[Papichulo168]

I bought a Fossil Titanium watch several years ago and brought it to the beach 3 weeks after I bought it. It's supposed to be water resistant and durable (It's supposed to be Titanium) so I wore it while swimming at the beach. As I prepared to go home, I was horrified to see a crack on the crystal face and the whole interior of the watch was all fogged up. I guess the glass wasn't made of Titanium.

I brought it to Fossil to have it fixed (there was supposed to be a warranty) and they replaced the crystal with an ugly, convex looking dull glass for P 1000. I was thinking oh, well I guess I have to live with this ugly looking watch from now on. But to my shock, 2 days later, the interior of the watch was fogging again. It was then I decided to write Fossil a letter. I started off complimenting them about the beautiful design and value for money the watch I had and then proceeded to tell them my unfortunate tale.

A week later I got a response from Fossil's Hongkong office asking me to send them the damaged watch and they will replace it for free. I checked the cost of shipping it to Hongkong round trip and found it exhorbitant (if I include the repair of the glass face) and just decided to cut my losses and live with an ugly watch.

But lo and behold!.... exactly a month later, I got a brand new exact model Fossil Titanium watch with a free Fossil Cap in the mail! And to think I didn't even send the damaged one.

I now a have a third Fossil watch, a beautiful He-man-sized Speedway Chronograph. But I bought that for 6K last year.

*okay* FOSSIL *okay*

[[G]erald™]

Isa lang daw dealer ng Fossil at Bench?

And, maganda nga ba quality ng line ng Bench?

[banned 4 life]

erald™']^ako ba??????


yes ikaw nga! i said maganda sya in fairness ha :rolleyes:

[sommelier]

I bought a Fossil Titanium watch several years ago and brought it to the beach 3 weeks after I bought it. It's supposed to be water resistant and durable (It's supposed to be Titanium) so I wore it while swimming at the beach. As I prepared to go home, I was horrified to see a crack on the crystal face and the whole interior of the watch was all fogged up. I guess the glass wasn't made of Titanium.

I brought it to Fossil to have it fixed (there was supposed to be a warranty) and they replaced the crystal with an ugly, convex looking dull glass for P 1000. I was thinking oh, well I guess I have to live with this ugly looking watch from now on. But to my shock, 2 days later, the interior of the watch was fogging again. It was then I decided to write Fossil a letter. I started off complimenting them about the beautiful design and value for money the watch I had and then proceeded to tell them my unfortunate tale. ...


*okay* FOSSIL *okay*

Being a watch enthusiast, there is a difference when a watchmaker declares their watches as being "water resistant" and "water proof". Water resistant means the watch can withstand exposure to water like rain, an accidental washing or dropping in the sink or a once in a while shower. It will not withstand long exposure to water such as swimming, diving and when one engages in activity involving long exposure to water. Water proof is the exact opposite of water resistant. The seals of a water proof watch could withstand extended water exposure. But be wary, a water proof watch has depth limitation due to pressure build up underwater which the seals may not withstand. Only divers' watches have pressure release buttons which could withstand deep water pressure. Samples of these include IWC Aquatimer, Rolex Submarine, Omega divers, Panerai divers, TAG Divers. I think Casio, Seiko, Citizen have their versions.

You are lucky to have gotten a replacement. Sea water is VERY CORROSIVE!!! Even stainless steel divers' knives rust on sea water if not washes with fresh water after a dive.

[prestige]

I also want a watch that would replace my old one I lost thing is my mom doesnt want to get me an expensive one since I lost the last one she got. She told me to buy my own expesive watch when I'm earning my own money. Simple steel bracelet, moderate ang size ng time piece (think tag heuer the old ones siguro around 1994 although my m om will not buy me a tag watch). I dont like the newer ones with super wide na bands and stirking colors and huge square oval time pieces. I've seen a couple from calvin klein, buffalo, seiko, anne klein, fossil, swatch irony and tommy hill unfortunately limited ang tommy hill (wala nga ata dito) and ck. Guess watches hindi ko mashado nagustuhan. Anong okay? Thanks! And what are the things I should look for in a watch.



i agree. i also like the old ones of tag heuer. i have one, two-tone na series 1500. black bezel, white dial. beautiful. my sister naman has the classic 2000 series. am planning to sell my tag to get her's or a new one from tissot.

[Papichulo168]

Being a watch enthusiast, there is a difference when a watchmaker declares their watches as being "water resistant" and "water proof". Water resistant means the watch can withstand exposure to water like rain, an accidental washing or dropping in the sink or a once in a while shower. It will not withstand long exposure to water such as swimming, diving and when one engages in activity involving long exposure to water. Water proof is the exact opposite of water resistant. The seals of a water proof watch could withstand extended water exposure. But be wary, a water proof watch has depth limitation due to pressure build up underwater which the seals may not withstand. Only divers' watches have pressure release buttons which could withstand deep water pressure. Samples of these include IWC Aquatimer, Rolex Submarine, Omega divers, Panerai divers, TAG Divers. I think Casio, Seiko, Citizen have their versions.

You are lucky to have gotten a replacement. Sea water is VERY CORROSIVE!!! Even stainless steel divers' knives rust on sea water if not washes with fresh water after a dive.

I think what destroyed my watch on the beach were the small stones and rocks that get washed ashore with the waves. Possibly a fair sized pebble with enough momentum was able to chip a piece of the glass. The watch had no problem with corrosion since it's supposed to be made of Titanium.

On stainless steel watches, a very competent saleslady of Time Trends was able to convince me to buy another Fossil when she told me that the watch was not just stainless steel on the bracelet but it was stainless steel ALL OVER. *okay*

[curseknots]

I'm wearing Tag Heuer (2000 series)

Later on I'll buy a Cartier tank or a Patek Philippe... in like.. 30 years? hahaha!

[dumfuk]

try the citizen watches in no curfew...maganda na sila...i saw their watches in UNO magazine:)

[[G]erald™]

How 'bout the watch line ng Bench?? Maganda ba???

[twinxi]

i have casio and guess watches (puro mga regalo lang ng tita ko).. been using it everyday to school.

pero kung mga watches na pang-porma lang, i buy sa tiangges. ok lang kung masira, bili nalang ng bago.

[blackpearl]

erald™']How 'bout the watch line ng Bench?? Maganda ba???

I've seen the watch line by Bench and they're okay. They have some cute styles and are pretty reasonably priced. Meron akong nakita a little less than Php3000.

[selosa]

swatch lage binibili ni mama para saken ee, me pang-sporty look, pang-gimik meron den nmang pede na pang-office

pero pinakada best, bigay saken ni bro, *** Dolce and Gabbana Watch.. Model : Space

Cool :)

[pigtail]

available na ba dito sa philippines *** naylor (white) or wayne (silver) men's watch ng fossil?i just saw it sa site ng fossil eh.how much kaya?!?

[emce_e]

i have swatch and kenneth cole for office and use them alternately.

[chrisboy]

a swatch for everyday use

a nike digital from thailand (fake) for gym use

[RLboy]

Around how much is a D&G watch?

Does anyone of you own any http://www.axcent.se/ watch?
I like - green 1973;
white Atomic;
white Frost. *okay*

[julian095]

i'm wearing SUUNTO X-Lander from Finland

[shoot_me82]

Try Washington at Robinson's Galleria. We have good selections of watches we carry, may high end and may pang budget as well. Its beside Body Shop now. Just mention my name, say your my friend and they will take care of you. Or, better yet send me a message para masabihan ko sila, number is 09209011980-Neal We also carry Rolex on a very good price. I do have pre owned high- end watches too but not on display. Rolex, Cartier, Omega etc. too but not on display.

[sd amboy]

I spoke to a watchmaker/watch retailer with 30+ years experience in the industry and he told me that Tag Heur's internal parts aren't any better than the internal parts of some affordable watches out in the market. He even mentioned that Seiko's internal parts are as good, if not, better than a lot of Tag models.
He also said that he cannot justify paying such an amount for a Tag when its parts and mechanic structure is not as good as similar priced watches.
Has anyone heard of a similar claim?

This is because 90% of the movements made for all watches worldwide are from three sources: Seiko, Citizen, and ETA.

Seiko and Citizen make the majority of the japanese quartz movements while ETA makes the majority of the swiss automatic and quartz movements. In essence, when you buy a watch, lets say a fashion one like guess with a japanese quartz movement, it is more than likely either a base seiko or citizen quartz movement. The same holds true for swiss brands. The movement in an Omega is no different from that of a Tissot, a base ETA automatic movement that has been modified, but the price difference is huge....most Tissots are in the mid range from $200 - $2000 while the Omegas are in the higher end with prices starting in the $2000 and upwards.

My choices for the best made watches that are moderately priced and are of excellent quality:

Japanese - Seiko and Citizen

Swiss - Tissot and Hamilton (which actually is the last american brand....but bought by the swiss a few years back....so the style of their watches are american but the movements are swiss.....)

:D

[sd amboy]

Another high value pick would be ESQ, which are Movado watches under a different name. Same movement, different crystal, and of course a BIG difference in price.

[rave81]

I have heaps of watches i refer Omega, Tag Heuer, Diesel, and of course Rip Curl

[ravenclaw67]

hi guys! i need help.. are nike watches good? i'd like to get expert opinions on these watches:

http://www.iwearwatches.com/categorylisting.php?catuid=2

http://www.iwearwatches.com/categorylisting.php?catuid=13

any help would be greatly appreciated.. thanks! :)

[sd amboy]

hi guys! i need help.. are nike watches good? i'd like to get expert opinions on these watches:

http://www.iwearwatches.com/categorylisting.php?catuid=2

http://www.iwearwatches.com/categorylisting.php?catuid=13

any help would be greatly appreciated.. thanks! :)

These watches look good for rugged wear.....athletics, gym, sports etc....

[ajoyride]

TISSOT - all their watches are scratch proof (sapphire crystal), in classic designs. From the same manufacturer of RADO watches but TISSOT is within mid-price range, so it's much affordable than Rado.

I have three.


magkano usually ang tissot?

[[G]erald™]

hi guys! i need help.. are nike watches good? i'd like to get expert opinions on these watches:

http://www.iwearwatches.com/categorylisting.php?catuid=2

http://www.iwearwatches.com/categorylisting.php?catuid=13

any help would be greatly appreciated.. thanks! :)

They look good but the design has so much similarities to those that are being sold in "tiangges".

[sd amboy]

magkano usually ang tissot?

US$200 - US$2000. Yung mga ibang "heritage" edition umaabot ng mahigit US$2000.

[evarbs]

g-shock, puma, tag heuer, kennethcole. eto kasi mga relo ko eh!

[RLboy]

Does anyone of you own any http://www.axcent.se/ watch?
I like - green 1973;
white Atomic;
white Frost *okay*

[the_BuGs]

Swatch Chrono (yung silver)

Tag heuer Chrono Formula One Series

parehong hindi pang formal so pang everyday use.. matibay sya pareho.

[chitols]

anne klein watch given by my bf

[tetchaii]

T-I-M-E-X is of high quality!!! made in the philippines pa.. hehehe...
we've got to love our own :)

[sd amboy]

T-I-M-E-X is of high quality!!! made in the philippines pa.. hehehe...
we've got to love our own :)

Timex is not a Philippine company. They have decent everyday stuff but not even close to Swiss and Japanese timepieces.

[ruck_fules]

Kenneth Cole
Guess
FUBU
Nike
Swatch

[stopandpop]

after i read the previous pages, marami din pala ang may timex watch ha.

[Altwegg]

I'm still sporting my Lacoste watch. It's been years!

[geraldine682000]

try the toywatchusa.com...si oprah,micheal jordan, paris hilton.lindsay lohan.etc etc are wearing them now a days...available na daw sa serendra

[aze24]

I use movado and anne klein alternately.

[sd amboy]

I have watches from ORIS, TISSOT, ESQ, HAMILTON, and CITIZEN....

[clawed_out]

I'm into more casual brands. :)

swatch, nike, toywatch, seiko, toywatch, guess (hindi ko na alam yung iba)

[red_888]

guys just wanna ask kung saan pang shop or department store meron guess watches besides sa mga boutique nila?....

[comefrombehind]

Magkano kaya ngayon ito sa mga stalls?
Tissot #T0114171203100 T Race Mens Watch
http://www.kenmarwatches.com/tissot-T90444631.html

Tommy Hilfiger #1700344 Women's Charm Red Leather Rope Watch
http://www.have2have.co.za/product/Tommy-Hilfiger-Womens-Charm-Red-Leather-Rope-Watch-1700344/26459/

[Super Vegetto]

Giordano. Gustong-gusto ko yun makakapal yun bracelets.

[neneodin]

ESPRIT lang ang suot ko everyday.

[Ajinomoto]

How much local price ng mga Tag heuer Formula One Series? kahit *** simpleng design lang nila...

[neneodin]

heto ang watch na pangarap kong mabili pangregalo sa mister ko,mga prices ay sa €uro times nyo na lang sa 65 per €,ang dugo di bah???

http://s297.photobucket.com/albums/mm212/neneodin2/kris054.jpg

http://s297.photobucket.com/albums/mm212/neneodin2/kris057.jpg

Nagwindowshopping ako kanina at yan ang mga nakita kong bagong display.

[baludoy]

anyone here knows where to buy replacement leather straps of diesel watches? been scouring the malls of southern manila to no avail. meron kaya sa diesel stores in makati? 'di pa kasi ako nagagawi dun eh :rolleyes:

[aLucy]

I have one omega watch for special ocassions, and two guess watches. I like guess watches because of its chic design. i've just recently bought one...in very good deal from ebay. i got to save around P2000!!! Then now, I'm eyeing one Nike watch also from the same seller. Ganda rin kasi ng Nike for the sporty watches. I go to gym so gusto ko pag nag gym ako, sporty watch naman;) haha, ang arte ko!!!

[bedista003]

hindi ako masyadong nag susuot ng watch. .

pero meron akong casio and timex na watch.


gusto ko yung ODM (super pilipinas, etc.)

[ate menggay]

Technomarine>>> i love my techno watch, medyo mahal but it looks good to me...

[brianpex]

I have:
Casio (gift from fiancee, I wear it almost daily)
Timex Ironman (for sports only)
Omega Seamaster from my birth year, for special occasions

[Speedypaolo]

i would love to have a chopard -- my boss wears a chopard chronograph everyday to work... sobrang ganda

for now my speedy omega is my fave

Rolex is ok... but for me its more a kind jewelry than a time piece

fashion watches are also ok.. i have a kenneth cole quartz and i wear it to the beach, its good hasn't broken down...

Fossil has nice styles but from my experience they are not that reliable

[xx_chino]

I only have one watch and it's a Tag Heuer given to me by my dad.

[catcher536]

i love my tissot (carson) and my bulova! ;)

[cOnfious]

ask ko lang saang mall merong boutique ng kenneth cole?

thanks i have'nt seen one.:)

[aicheekz]

ask ko lang saang mall merong boutique ng kenneth cole?

thanks i have'nt seen one.:)

i've seen kenneth cole in landmark dept. store in makati.

[eveRything]

may value ba ang Technomarine & tag heuer watches? i mean does it appreciate over time like let's say, rolex, omega, etc?

[wizzle_19]

san po ba store ng axcent **?

[migoyanimo]

i love my tag heuer watch.

[joekristoffer]

Im wearing Timex...

[mybenj]

here's what i wear
http://img2.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/th.f867db13cb.jpg

[clawed_out]

so, you wear the wallet and the watch altogether?

[gumbo]

haha... ^ ^ nice..

[haberdasher]

love my wenger watch

[mybenj]

so, you wear the wallet and the watch altogether?


haha! sorry i forgot to apply my cropping skills.

[wizzle_19]

hey guys!! what would you suggest.. im planning to buy a watch.. gusto ko yung pwedeng pang sporty and pang casual na watch? ano po bang maganda??

[silhouette]

i just got my new guess watch bigay ng bf ko :-)

[Sadik]

here's what i wear
http://img2.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/th.f867db13cb.jpg

anong watch yan?

[mrpathetic]

Technomarine does not appreciate...at all. It's just a fashion watch. Same with Toy Watch and the Teslar.

It's a good starter's watch but I would recommend Tag Heuer or Oris instead.

Or, SEIKO. Cheap and practical. For men, I recommend the latest Sport 5. Just less than P10,000 (without discount pa) you get an automatic divers watch.

[ampingabu]

I love my techno watch! can wear it casual and office clothes. it's hip and may dating. And i've brought it to the beach a dozen times already and it's still working. loove it. Unlike the toywatch, which is just water resistant, the techno watch is water proof. For those who love to swim in the beach, get a technomarine! =)

[abscbn]

^I agree, maganda Seiko. I like the Sport 5 divers watch, I think it's around 10k.

Talking about watches, does anyone here have a watch made out of stainless steel? How do you prevent it from having scratches, kasi the more I'm careful na hindi siya magasgas, lalo siyang nagagasgas. I have the Casio GShock, made from stainless steel http://www.gshock.com/resource/images/product/lrg/G1800D-3A_lrg.png.

[leeamm]

i bought my first own Timex watch.

[CanadianBoy]

I have a weakness for watches.
So far:

Tag Heuer series 1000 oversized divers
Tag Heuer series 2000 stainless/white face
Tage Heuer series 2000 stainess/black face
Seiko 1970's vintage Sports 5 bullhead chrono
Seiko Orange monster divers
Rolex Submariner stainless
others: Swatch Irony, Seiko automatic,

I would love to have Tag Heuer Monaco, Panerai 1950.
I'm working on it!

[frantic]

can't go wrong with a wenger