John F. Kerry

so i want to buy a watch, but i know almost nothing about watches.

and rather than ask google, i figured id ask yahooka.

ladies, gents, tell me something about nice watches.

like, for starters, do u like metal bands or leather bands better, and why? it would seem like metal would look better but leather would be more comfortable? that about right?

also some good suggestions would be much appreciated.

im thinking 100-200 dollar range, but if i could find a nice one for less that would definately be okey dokey!

help a watch virgin !

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John F. Kerry

also -are the metal ones with elastic like for kids or stupid or are there nice ones like that too?

like the kind where they strech and u dont have to remove links to make it the right size...

...i clearly have never owned a watch before, so help me out her e

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John F. Kerry

haha yea seriously the one time he might actually be useful. wait so are you implying this question is the perfect mix of gay and cool ?

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Kompressor

Yes there are metal watches with elastic, but that's a lowbrow move.

Get a decent metal watch, and get the links fitted.

I wear this watch:



Comparatively cheap and very durable, being in IT my hands are in all sorts of metal. This thing barely has any scratches and i've had it for years. Free battery replacements for life as well.

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deadhead94

Find a broken Rolex on ebay and have it fixed cheaply. It doesn't matter what is inside unless you are like a collector, which you clearly aren't.

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John F. Kerry

what brand is that komp? how much u pay for something like that? cuz there are things that "look" like that for pretty much anywhere from 25 to 25,000... and i sure as hell dont know what the difference is

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Lloydy

I'd go for something japanese if you're looking for a cheap watch

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Kompressor

^My watch has Japanese guts.

Mens Spider Wrist Watch (Blue), $90

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The Rev

Get a pocket watch, be special.



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John F. Kerry

im not looking for anything specific. and what is an "expensive" watch?

like what are the benchmark prices? something over a few hundred ? or a thousand? or what ?

is seiko a mid range ?

and what about citizen?


actually im seeing some really nice burberry ones but those are about 500. dunno if i want to spend that much on my first watch.


how do u decide if u want metal or rubber/leather strap? i would think non-metal would look unprofessional, is that ignant?

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Lloydy

I've got one of these, I thought it was a nice standard watch, not too cheap not too expensive.

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Jester4yall

Daily wear? If so is it gonna be bumped banged etc alot?

I like metal bands personally. more secure feeling imo..

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Terry

Why not just use a cellphone?

I thought watches had gone the way of suspenders and orgone boxes.

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stoneric

Does anybody really care what time it is? Let your freak flag fly. Fuck the watch.

Kompressor

To me, it is a fashion statement. It is probably the only single function device I have. Plus it's still a lot easier flicking your wrist than fishing for your phone, as people without watches constantly ask me what the time is.

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Terry

Now that you mention it I actually wouldn't mind owning an orgone box.

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Über King

go for a swatch

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osirus2020

I really like the look of that. How big is it?

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