M3 Drivers and their watch(es)? - Page 5

nchan50 · 12-06-2011, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Nine

I'm so addicted to watches it's not even funny, I literally broke out into sweats when having to avoid making a watch purcahse. One of the hardest watches for me to walk away from was a Hertiage B&R with the tan leather band and the round PVD case...

Does anyone consider consolodating for a grail? For example, I've been thinking of selling my Super Avenger and my Omega PO to fund a white Daytona or LV Sub or GMTIIC...

Will you miss them? If you get a new watch, will you even wear the Super Avenger/Omega? Keep in mind the substantial haircut you'll take when reselling them. Personally, I'd prefer to save up to buy the next one unless I really just don't like/wear one of those watches anymore (and would sell it anyways).

Tyler McQuarrie · 12-06-2011, 02:08 PM

Alpina "12 hours of Sebring" Special Edition

Mr. ///M3 RD · 12-06-2011, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by SehrSchnell

Believe? I happen to agree with him on that one. There is a funny saying in Germany: "Only hookers and flight attendants wear rolexes... the hookers have the real ones."

It's a pretty douchey thread... I had to do it...

I was just pulling your leg (gently

) once my best friend called my red Benz 300 series AMG (sold it to another friend that drooled over it for many years) anyway, he called her my Pimp Mobile

so does that make me a Pimp?

don't you say it

.... just thinking out loud here ....

tiggers m3 · 12-06-2011, 03:18 PM

no watch, i teach first grade!

Nine · 12-06-2011, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by nchan50

Will you miss them? If you get a new watch, will you even wear the Super Avenger/Omega? Keep in mind the substantial haircut you'll take when reselling them. Personally, I'd prefer to save up to buy the next one unless I really just don't like/wear one of those watches anymore (and would sell it anyways).

True, I do wear my Omega a lot, as well as the Breitling. If Rolex wasn't so expensive, I wouldn't have this problem! I've started to look at vintage rolex GMTs, Subs and Daytona's ....not much price relief there either...

nchan50 · 12-06-2011, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Nine

True, I do wear my Omega a lot, as well as the Breitling. If Rolex wasn't so expensive, I wouldn't have this problem! I've started to look at vintage rolex GMTs, Subs and Daytona's ....not much price relief there either...

Btw, have you seen the new Rolex Daytona Everose chocolate dial (116515)? Saw it in person and tried it on. I generally like Daytonas but to me that watch was above and beyond others...

Nine · 12-06-2011, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by nchan50

Btw, have you seen the new Rolex Daytona Everose chocolate dial (116515)? Saw it in person and tried it on. I generally like Daytonas but to me that watch was above and beyond others...

I can't 100% confirm, but I do think I recall seeing it at an AD, some diplomats were drooling over it. For me, I'm a bit of a keep it simple type of guy, I'm on the younger side so I can't pull off full gold just yet. Barely two toned, but certainly the classic white daytona just feels so right on my wrist.

The GMT and now GMTIIC, has also been my grail for a long time, it could verywell end up replacing my planet ocean as my daily, if the stars align and my gf allows it

Mr. ///M3 RD · 12-06-2011, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by nchan50

Btw, have you seen the new Rolex Daytona Everose chocolate dial (116515)? Saw it in person and tried it on. I generally like Daytonas but to me that watch was above and beyond others...

Yes that is a pice of art ... wonder how much she costs

LarThaL · 12-06-2011, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by WRXXX

I know most auto enthusiasts are also watch fanatics. Is there a particular watch u like to wear while driving the M? Do u have a watch collection? Post some pics

. For some reason I love to drive with my PAM001 on. I'll post pics later.

I have been an avid car enthusiast my entire life, but I really couldn't care less about watches. I do appreciate the artistry and craftsmanship, but I just wouldn't spend a lot of money on one. That said, if BMW made an M watch that was no more than a few hundred bucks, I'd probably pick it up, but more for the association with M rather than the watch itself. Sorry.

sonnyb · 12-06-2011, 05:20 PM

To me there can only be one watch....once worn by the coolest guy in the universe....the one and only Tag Monaco....an iconic piece, only by his assocoation.
If only it were cheaper!

captainaudio · 12-06-2011, 05:38 PM

I have a few watches including some vintage watches.

Ironically the most accurate watch of the bunch is one that I paid the least for. It has a radio in it that contacts and synchnizes with the NIST Atomic Clock 6 times a day. The NIST atomic clock is accurate within 1 second every 15 million years.

My favorite is a circa 1939 Girard Perregaux that was a first wedding aniversary gift from my mother to my father when they were married in 1941. My mother gave it to me when my dad passed away and although it is not extremely valuable it is irreplaceable. A few years ago Girard Perregaux intorduced a similar looking watch called the Vintage 1945 and I bought one and wear it frequently. The new model is an automatic and the true "vintage" watch has to be manually wound.

CA

gpitts · 12-06-2011, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by captainaudio

I have a few watches including some vintage watches.

Ironically the most accurate watch of the bunch is one that I paid the least for. It has a radio in it that contacts and synchnizes with the NIST Atomic Clock 6 times a day. The NIST atomic clock is accurate within 1 second every 15 million years.

My favorite is a circa 1939 Girard Perregaux that was a first wedding aniversary gift from my mother to my father when they were married in 1941. My mother gave it to me when my dad passed away and although it is not extremely valuable it is irreplaceable. A few years ago Girard Perregaux intorduced a similar looking watch called the Vintage 1945 and I bought one and wear it frequently. The new model is an automatic and the true "vintage" watch has to be manually wound.

CA

CA

It is ironic about the accuracy, isn't it? I really love the Breitling I wear, also a mechanical watch. However, I set it weekly (I am anal-retentive) by the clock on my PC since it calibrates to NIST regularly. Most of the watches we are discussing are jewelry first and foremost, and as a side benefit they also happen to keep time.

nchan50 · 12-06-2011, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Rolf-Dieter

Yes that is a pice of art ... wonder how much she costs

A lightly used e46

Mr. ///M3 RD · 12-06-2011, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by nchan50

A lightly used e46

I can believe it

Mr. ///M3 RD · 12-06-2011, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by tiggers m3

no watch, i teach first grade!

Bet the bells in the hall keep you on time

Peahi · 12-06-2011, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by sA x sKy

The AP is my dream watch. One day..one day....

You are serious...heavy watch winder...and there is even a g shock riding in it.

1MOREMOD · 12-06-2011, 07:05 PM

bunch of damn ballers!

rye m3 · 12-06-2011, 07:13 PM

I have plenty of watches (Swiss background) and no Rolexes. However, about 6 months ago I stopped wearing them. I saw that it was a real Gen Y thing not to wear a watch and rely on the ever present cell phone. I have found it totally liberating. I'm never late for anything and I don't stress about being late by looking at my watch all the time. I miss the nice jewelry, but enjoy the reduction in stress much more. Go without for a week, you might have the same experience.

sA x sKy · 12-06-2011, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Peahi

You are serious...heavy watch winder...and there is even a g shock riding in it.

http://www.finestwatches.com/audemar...aph-12595.html

$300,000 baby.

That was a joke...the simple $15K one will do. And yeah, I'm very serious.

bobbyd1961 · 12-06-2011, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by WRXXX

I know most auto enthusiasts are also watch fanatics. Is there a particular watch u like to wear while driving the M? Do u have a watch collection? Post some pics

. For some reason I love to drive with my PAM001 on. I'll post pics later.

timex

1MOREMOD · 12-06-2011, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by sA x sKy

http://www.finestwatches.com/audemar...aph-12595.html

$300,000 baby.

That was a joke...the simple $15K one will do. And yeah, I'm very serious.

its too much. its like a maybach even if i could afford one i wouldnt buy it.

sA x sKy · 12-06-2011, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by chriszeh

its too much. its like a maybach even if i could afford one i wouldnt buy it.

I could buy 2 of my dream cars with that kinda of money..GT3RS lol. So yeah, I'd probably skip out on the watch too.

12-06-2011, 02:08 PM	#90
Tyler McQuarrie Private Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: S.F. Bay Area Posts: 77 iTrader: (1)	Alpina "12 hours of Sebring" Special Edition __________________ www.tylermcquarrie.com

12-06-2011, 03:18 PM	#92
tiggers m3 Private First Class Drives: 2012 ///M3 Coupe Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Italia Posts: 126 iTrader: (1)	no watch, i teach first grade! __________________ Me at the Ring baby! 2012 e92 ///M3 AW DCT 2004 M3 = SOLD 2004 MV Agusta F4 "SR" = SOLD - only 300 made worldwide, Sweet Bike

12-06-2011, 05:38 PM	#99
captainaudio World's Foremost Authority Drives: 335i E93 750Li Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Upper East Side Manhattan - Boca Raton Florida Posts: 3,163 iTrader: (0)	I have a few watches including some vintage watches. Ironically the most accurate watch of the bunch is one that I paid the least for. It has a radio in it that contacts and synchnizes with the NIST Atomic Clock 6 times a day. The NIST atomic clock is accurate within 1 second every 15 million years. My favorite is a circa 1939 Girard Perregaux that was a first wedding aniversary gift from my mother to my father when they were married in 1941. My mother gave it to me when my dad passed away and although it is not extremely valuable it is irreplaceable. A few years ago Girard Perregaux intorduced a similar looking watch called the Vintage 1945 and I bought one and wear it frequently. The new model is an automatic and the true "vintage" watch has to be manually wound. CA __________________ Drivers Club at Lime Rock - International Motorsports Research Center Madison Avenue Sports Car Driving and Chowder Society (Only a Vice President) Polish Racing Drivers of America (PRDA) The Glen Club - Sports Car Club of America Last edited by captainaudio; 12-06-2011 at 05:49 PM.

12-06-2011, 07:05 PM	#105
1MOREMOD Major General Drives: at a moderate pace Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: garage Posts: 6,515 iTrader: (3)	bunch of damn ballers! __________________ 02 Tiag e46 M3\|6MT\|GC plates\|MCS c.o.\|GC race control arms\|GC bushings & bearings\|BW eng. & tran. mounts\|subframe kit\|BW race shifter\|BW Jaffster knob\|Euro header\|Eisenmann sport\|K&N c.a.i.\|Seibon CF hood\|CSL bumper\|CSL brakes\|RS19s\|SS lines\|half cage\|Recaro profi\|Profi 2 harness\|race pulleys\|BMWpedals\|Apex studs\|1995 Ford Probe gt chump car\|

12-06-2011, 07:13 PM	#106
rye m3 Lieutenant Drives: 2011.75 E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New York Posts: 489 iTrader: (2)	I have plenty of watches (Swiss background) and no Rolexes. However, about 6 months ago I stopped wearing them. I saw that it was a real Gen Y thing not to wear a watch and rely on the ever present cell phone. I have found it totally liberating. I'm never late for anything and I don't stress about being late by looking at my watch all the time. I miss the nice jewelry, but enjoy the reduction in stress much more. Go without for a week, you might have the same experience. __________________ E92 M3 MR on Red/Black ZCP Sound Carbon 2007 997S - sold 2003 E46 M3 Steel Grey on Red- sold 1997 E36 M3 Arctic Silver on Black- sold

12-06-2011, 05:20 PM	#98
sonnyb Enlisted Member Drives: E92 M3 Alpine White Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: UK/Leicstershire/Loughborough Posts: 31 iTrader: (0)	To me there can only be one watch....once worn by the coolest guy in the universe....the one and only Tag Monaco....an iconic piece, only by his assocoation. If only it were cheaper!

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