hobby Do You Have The Time?

[bonito99]

It's the one with many dials on it's face

[ATONG ANG]

i love watches i currently own;

 

tag for everyday use

seiko sportura cost me $4,000 AUD never wear it

and my omega watch which i gave away to my cousin

cousin for adoption here

[ink]

aint that fond of watches... but i love using my 8 year-old pierre cardin two-tone colored timepiece... kinda have it's sentimental value... i bought it with my first salary

 

i also have "very cheap" watches which i use to match my mood or outfit

[luol_deng]

cousin for adoption here

lol

[ATONG ANG]

im not that familiar with the cartier 'mystique' but why they fetch such a high price? for a stainless quartz watch? what monster is hiding inside its case?

[pokpok]

im not that familiar with the cartier 'mystique' but why they fetch such a high price? for a stainless quartz watch? what monster is hiding inside its case?

Cartier is one of the oldest and most respected jeweler and watchmaker in the world. Founded in Paris in 1847. The first Santos watch was designed in 1904 for a Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont. It was launched for the public in 1911.

 

In the beginning no rep*table watchmaker made quartz watches. Japan sent the industry reeling in the 70's by mass producing affordable, highly accurate quartz watches. Seiko and Citizen outsold all of the swiss companies combined. To avoid bankruptcy several prestigious names such as Omega, Rado, Longines, Blancpain merged into a publicly owned consortium. I heard a Daytona was going for less than $400 in the 70's.

 

Breguet made the first wristwatch in 1810 for the Queen of Naples. Took 2 1/2 years to complete. The upper end watchmakers carry their price for their mechanical watchmaking mastery and of course through name recognition and rep*tation.

[ATONG ANG]

Cartier is one of the oldest and most respected jeweler and watchmaker in the world. Founded in Paris in 1847. The first Santos watch was designed in 1904 for a Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont.  It was launched for the public in 1911.

 

In the beginning no rep*table watchmaker made quartz watches.  Japan sent the industry reeling in the 70's by mass producing affordable, highly accurate quartz watches.  Seiko and Citizen outsold all of the swiss companies combined.  To avoid bankruptcy several prestigious names such as Omega, Rado, Longines, Blancpain merged into a publicly owned consortium.  I heard a Daytona was going for less than $400 in the 70's.

 

Breguet made the first wristwatch in 1810 for the Queen of Naples.  Took 2 1/2 years to complete.  The upper end watchmakers carry their price for their mechanical watchmaking mastery and of course through name recognition and rep*tation.

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do they make their own movements or just modify others'?

[pokpok]

Cartier is more known as a jeweller, but Cartier wristwatches were produced with movements by Jaeger, Vacheron, Le Coutre, Cartier itself and The European Watch and Clock Co. These watch cases were manufactured in Paris, Geneva, London and New York, and each branch was responsible for the production of their own wristwatches. However, the French branch exported its watches to other shops. This was taken from the history of Cartier. No other comments were made in regards to their movements in their current production.

 

 

do they make their own movements or just modify others'?

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[ba_to]

timberland and gucci

[jimfigs]

formal: cartier tank

everyday: rolex submariner

out of town: casio g-shock or suunto xlander

 

for alternates: timex watch, tag heur formula

Edited October 7, 2004 by jimfigs

[P4l1k3r0]

Everyday wear - Omega Seamaster

Formal - Breitling

[qrv777]

Oks ba ang Omega Seamaster automatic.. 78T na ang bago sa Lucerne

[junkstuff]

I like simple and sleek - and not too expensive. I couldnt imagine breaking or losing a watch that costs $$$$! My citizen eco-drive is perfect.

[ATONG ANG]

Oks ba ang Omega Seamaster automatic.. 78T na ang bago sa Lucerne

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you're better off with a pre-owned if looking for an omega since resale value is not that high and there are many up for sale. try bidshot, ebay or buyandsell.

[pokpok]

you're better off with a pre-owned if looking for an omega since resale value is not that high and there are many up for sale. try bidshot, ebay or buyandsell.

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Atong, How about the local resell shops in Manila like Secondo Pre-owned Time & Pieces located in Glorietta 2 or I know at Hyatt Regency Hotel they have a place where they sell pre own watches? Have you checked out these places?