rporter Posted February 16, 2012 Author Share Posted February 16, 2012 I forgot I also have this one here... http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/1649/orientmako55.jpghttp://img28.imageshack.us/img28/9201/orientfem65002dv.jpg Nice!! How do you like the Orient? It's a brand that I'm considering for my nephew's graduation present. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michelino1968 Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 They're ok. Back in the days I had had a couple of SEIKO quartzes + an automatic, and I didn't find myself with the newer styles they had. I wanted an Automatic sporty style that was not too bulky, so initially I went with this one as a cheap try-out. Very satisfied, keeps time within max. +10 sec./month. Only con is the rather light bracelet construction of this model. Infact the other Orient I have (post#167) is a different league (price, construction, weight etc.), that one has a rugged case+bracelet construction more like the Seiko 5 Sports I have. The Glashütte instead is still yet another league, in every way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasejase Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 i have about 5 swiss army's... love them all. Some more than others i think my favorite daily wearing watch is luminox ('navy seal') watch. It is so comfortable and light to wear. Keeps great time... Fairly durable. Pricey for a plastic watch, but like i said - love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schrei Wolf Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 i have about 5 swiss army's... love them all. Some more than others i think my favorite daily wearing watch is luminox ('navy seal') watch. It is so comfortable and light to wear. Keeps great time... Fairly durable. Pricey for a plastic watch, but like i said - love it! Try a Bertucci, I was in love with my Luminox until I got it. I could have only 2 complaints for this Bertucci, it has solid lugs so you have to use 1 piece or open ended bands, and they don't offer the A2-T in a tritium model. It's more durable that other the Nox's I had and held up to the abuse much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasejase Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 those are pretty cool watches... They certainly have the field watch look to them. not a huge fan of their bands.... but the watch is nice and simple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rporter Posted February 17, 2012 Author Share Posted February 17, 2012 They're ok. Infact the other Orient I have (post#167) is a different league (price, construction, weight etc.), that one has a rugged case+bracelet construction more like the Seiko 5 Sports I have. The Glashütte instead is still yet another league, in every way That one looks pretty good. Fits into the price range of what I want to spend for an automatic for my nephew, and he likes bigger watches, so 43mm is as small as I would consider. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schrei Wolf Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 those are pretty cool watches... They certainly have the field watch look to them. not a huge fan of their bands.... but the watch is nice and simple Yeah I just threw a Nato band on mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkPaLegacyGT Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 My most recent is a Tag Heuer Aqua Racer. I have my sights set on an Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean (Orange Bezel). I'm also keen on the Bell & Ross Aviator series. My tastes have grown into larger/heavier watches, going back to smaller/lighter ones just doesn't feel right anymore, nothing in the sub-40mm range imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JesseH Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 PO's are great..love the look & they are easily the most comfortable 'big' watch I have ever tried on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riseup21 Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 My current favorite is my Bulova Precisionist (the one below). I also have 3 Fossils (two straps and a bracelet) and a Nixon Player (the same two tone color variant as below) that I mix in depending on mood/what I'm doing/wearing. http://people.timezone.com/jmerino/bulovap5.JPGhttp://www.super-watches-mall.com/img/nixon-player-two-tone-black-mens-watch-a140035-6835.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasejase Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Diggin that Nixon. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rporter Posted February 25, 2012 Author Share Posted February 25, 2012 On a watch repair note, and I have no connection with these folks, other than using them for watch repair. My Porsche Design Chrono lost a chrono button awhile back. Checked with some local folks and nobody repairs them. Found a coupla places that will mail it in to a PD repair facility, but why pay them a cut to be a middleman? Found these folks: http://watchrepairsusa.com/ Used their shipping label, and sent it to them a coupla weeks ago. Turns out it has to go back to the mothership (PD factory) for repair. Currently awaiting their results. Anyway, these folks have been great! Used their mailing label, and they have been in constant email contact with the staus on the repair. I will definitely use them again if I need service on a watch. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkPaLegacyGT Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 What are your thoughts/feelings on fine timepieces being manufactured in China? I have seen articles in watch publications about the huge improvements of their in-house movements and design quality. Would you ever consider "made in China" to be a fine time piece? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katalyst Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 not yet, maybe for a casual watch but japan quartz pretty much dominates the entry level watch market and swiss movement is so established it's kind of hard to upset that apple cart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasejase Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 i love my ironman timex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkPaLegacyGT Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 i love my ironman timex I remember getting an Ironman when they came out with the "indiglo" light up face. It was the coolest thing at the time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasejase Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Ha! Still is! I love my ironman watches... got about 4 of them. They come in handy when your running and biking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBlack-V Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Ha! Still is! I love my ironman watches... got about 4 of them. They come in handy when your running from the cops fixed;) I was 0. And I'm still a zero. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasejase Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 right. I love a good 5 minute mile when fleeing from the po po Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rporter Posted February 28, 2012 Author Share Posted February 28, 2012 not yet, maybe for a casual watch but japan quartz pretty much dominates the entry level watch market and swiss movement is so established it's kind of hard to upset that apple cart +1 Although I will never again buy a quartz watch (but I made an exception!!) The Japanese Citizens 21-jewel movements work well, and I'm sure the Chinese are doing the same. For me, the Invicta automatics are daily-wear watches, and the "good ones" sit in the safe a lot more. When you can buy an automatic for under $100, why waste time (no pun intended) with a quartz? Anyway, I ordered one of these yesterday: [ame=http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003JNYULA]Amazon.com: Garmin Forerunner 110 GPS-Enabled Unisex Sport Watch (Black): GPS & Navigation[/ame] Not too easy to find a GPS watch in an automatic! Started looking at the 405 models, but after some research, this 110 will fit my needs better. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katalyst Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 interesting, did not even know that combination existed GPS + automatic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sactojesse Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 interesting, did not even know that combination existed GPS + automatic I don't believe it does. That Garmin is quartz with a rechargeable battery. I think rporter was saying that he made an exception to his rule and bought a quartz watch because you can't get a GPS enabled automatic watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katalyst Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 oh post read: fail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rporter Posted February 29, 2012 Author Share Posted February 29, 2012 oh post read: fail That's OK, we will allow you one brain fart!! Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkPaLegacyGT Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Anyone own a Deep Blue brand watch? Just wondering the overall quality. I'm looking to pick up their "Daynight T-100" model with tritium markers and Swiss ETA mov't. Any opinions or thoughts on the brand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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