watches

[CFASniper]

@brain\_wash\_your\_face

@ohai

For a while, Tag Heuer has fallen out of favor among watch enthusiasts due to some questionable marketing decisions. That is, they decided to focus too much on celebrity spokespeople, and not the qualities of the watches themselves. They’ve also had some quality issues, like chronograph buttons on the Carrera coming off, or straps that tear after a year. In addition, they did not have an in-house movement, and they were focusing a lot on quartz movements (F1 line), which tends to cheapen the brand in the eyes of consumers - remember Rolex Oysterquartz?

Enter the Carrera 1887 caliber model. It’s a big deal for them as it has a proprietary integrated chronograph movement. Plus, it’s an elegant and simple watch (unlike many of their other models…). The design is timeless and the watch will probably hold its value well compared to other Tags. It’s probably the only Tag that I would consider buying right now. The only thing is that it’s a bit on the big side. You can’t tell from pictures, but I tried one on about a month ago, and it’s a bit large for my small wrists.

All that watch commentary reminded me of Patrick Bateman’s pop music commentaries:

“Yes it is! In '87, Huey released this, Fore, their most accomplished album. I think their undisputed masterpiece is “Hip to be Square”, a song so catchy, most people probably don’t listen to the lyrics. But they should, because it’s not just about the pleasures of conformity, and the importance of trends, it’s also a personal statement about the band itself.” *raises axe above head*

Oh yeah.

In the interest of vanity, how about a show and tell discussion on business cards next!!

[Turd_Fergeson]

people look at my business card and think:

oh my god! it even has a watermark!

[ohai]

Other than for style, people buy leather straps for comfort and lightness. Mechanical watches are generally pretty heavy, especially nowadays with the upsizing trend. Omega Planet Ocean with a metal bracelet must weight like a pound. I can understand why someone might trade off the durability of a metal strap for the lightness of a leather strap.

Supposedly, a high quality leather strap can last for years. However, you have to take care of it - don’t get it wet, treat it with special oils, etc. It’s a bit too high maintenance if you ask me.

[Palantir]

Is Favre-Leuba a respected brand?

[bchad]

@ohai

Other than for style, people buy leather straps for comfort and lightness. Mechanical watches are generally pretty heavy, especially nowadays with the upsizing trend. Omega Planet Ocean with a metal bracelet must weight like a pound. I can understand why someone might trade off the durability of a metal strap for the lightness of a leather strap.

Supposedly, a high quality leather strap can last for years. However, you have to take care of it - don’t get it wet, treat it with special oils, etc. It’s a bit too high maintenance if you ask me.

I get the value of a leather strap. What I don’t get is paying more than $30 or $50 for a lether strap.

[comp_sci_kid]

Am i the only one who does not wear watch?

[Greenman72]

@krazykanuck

@Turd_Fergeson

…but they tell the world you’re a back office monkey. Even if you’re not, that’s what people who don’t know you will think when they notice your watch. The luxury watch industry is built on this fact.

Liking those watches help make Greenman’s comments supporting accounting in the accounting vs. finance make a lot more sense.

Exactly right. I’m aware of what my watch says about me. It says exactly what I want it to say about me.

I doubt I’ll ever spend more than $200 on a watch, and it will probably be of the Citizen/Omega/Seiko category. But I work in West Texas, remember? People don’t put a lot of value on watches out here. Most of them wouldn’t know a $10,000 watch if it hit them in the face. But everybody knows that if you’re driving a truck (which is the only thing to drive out here), then the Ford F-150 Platinum is the thing to get.

If I ever get a job where I “need” a Patek Philippe or Cartier watch, then I’ll get one. And I’ll get an Armani or Zegna suit. And I’ll get a Mont Blanc pen. But until then, my Casio can tell the time just as well as your “fancy” watch.

And if you move to West Texas, then you better git yurself a big ol’ truck. The only people who drive them hybrid thangys is gaywads and Democrats, which is the same thing. ( It should be obvious that this is hyperbole.)

[jcole21]

What about a Sierra Denali? Too city?

[former_trader]

@comp\_sci\_kid

Am i the only one who does not wear watch?

A BSD once told me there’s 2 kinds of people you shouldn’t trust: those with 2 first names and those that don’t wear watches.

[former_trader]

By the way, there should be less American psycho quotes and more Boiler room quotes. All in favor say Yay!

[itera]

@ohai

For a while, Tag Heuer has fallen out of favor among watch enthusiasts due to some questionable marketing decisions. That is, they decided to focus too much on celebrity spokespeople, and not the qualities of the watches themselves. They’ve also had some quality issues, like chronograph buttons on the Carrera coming off, or straps that tear after a year. In addition, they did not have an in-house movement, and they were focusing a lot on quartz movements (F1 line), which tends to cheapen the brand in the eyes of consumers - remember Rolex Oysterquartz?

This is exactly me. Every advertisement was just another super-expensive actor or sports figure. All I could think of is what kind of huge markup a Tag watch must have just to pay for these people. They just made it ridiculously obvious the expensive price tag wasn’t going to the quality of the watches themselves. Huge turn-off.

[Turd_Fergeson]

certainly shows in their line up.

[revaccountant]

@former_trader

@comp\_sci\_kid

Am i the only one who does not wear watch?

A BSD once told me there’s 2 kinds of people you shouldn’t trust: those with 2 first names and those that don’t wear watches.

Hahah if I ever obtain BSD status, I’m going to say weird sht like that all time

[Turd_Fergeson]

Yo Blake, here you go

http://forums.watchuseek.com/f29/fs-omega-seamaster-aqua-terra-8500-chronometer-819724.html

Chump change for a tech guy like you. Maybe you can trade straight up for your tag.

[Greenman72]

Some people say, “Won’t pay for a Big Green Egg. It costs 5x as much, and the food is not 5x as good.”

But they don’t mind paying $5,000 for a watch. Does it tell time 250x better than the $20 Casio?

[krazykanuck]

@Greenman72

Some people say, “Won’t pay for a Big Green Egg. It costs 5x as much, and the food is not 5x as good.”

But they don’t mind paying $5,000 for a watch. Does it tell time 250x better than the $20 Casio?

Maybe it is more reliable? 250x more, probably not. The luxury watch argument is the same as many luxury items. Why buy a Mercedes S Class for $90k when you can buy a similar sized sedan for under $30k. Why buy a Zegna suit when a Men’s Warehouse suit keeps you clothed as well. We could continue to beat this argument for another 10 pages and some people will never be convinced one way or the other. Its your money, spend it how you want it.

[ohai]

Expensive watches are not for telling time… That’s besides the point…

[brain_wash_your_face]

^Yeah, I got so much ice mah Rollie, the sh!t don’t tick, man.

[Turd_Fergeson]

if we didn’t have expensive watches/clothes/cars, how would people know how much money we make?

[Greenman72]

@ohai

Expensive watches are not for telling time… That’s besides the point…

Yes, I’m fully aware of what a luxury watch is supposed to say. I am of the opinion still, that spending $20,000 on a Cartier watch is foolish, no matter what it’s for. When I see somebody with a watch that costs five figures, I don’t think, “Wow–you must be rich and powerful–like the great Wizard of Oz!” I think, “Wow–there’s somebody with more money than brains. Or with no brains AND no money, because they spend it all on watches.”

I realize that I may be in the minority on this, but there is an upper limit on how nice a watch can really be. Anything beyond this is sheer vanity and “look-at-me-ism”.