Comments on: Shopping Guide: Men’s Watches http://www.omiru.com/index.php/2007/10/24/shopping-guide-mens-watches/ Real Style for Real People: An Intelligent Take on Fashion Trends Mon, 20 May 2013 12:32:03 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: John http://www.omiru.com/index.php/2007/10/24/shopping-guide-mens-watches/comment-page-1/#comment-115742 John Thu, 01 Nov 2007 19:25:27 +0000 http://omiru.com/?p=1598#comment-115742 Mimi: yes, you can find something similar in a Timex. http://www.timex.com:80/gp/product/B00006J6U8/sr=1-2/qid=1193945111/ref=sr_1_2/104-0395771-4971113?ie=UTF8&m=A1S5XB33AHYRMX&n=238506011&timexBrand=core Mimi: yes, you can find something similar in a Timex.

http://www.timex.com:80/gp/product/B00006J6U8/sr=1-2/qid=1193945111/ref=sr_1_2/104-0395771-4971113?ie=UTF8&m=A1S5XB33AHYRMX&n=238506011&timexBrand=core

]]> By: John http://www.omiru.com/index.php/2007/10/24/shopping-guide-mens-watches/comment-page-1/#comment-113907 John Fri, 26 Oct 2007 04:20:38 +0000 http://omiru.com/?p=1598#comment-113907 That's my favorite too Mimi. I've actually tried one on for the hell of it, really similar to that (same series, the Calatrava). I was so worried I'd scratch the face or something and have to sell one of my kidneys to pay for it.<br /><br />What’s interesting about Patek is that for the most part, they leave their styles relatively unchanged, and I think what you and I appreciate is that classicism and timelessness that the Patek seems to have that the others, even the Rolex, don’t have.<br /><br />That watch in our feature was originally designed in 1932 and has remained unchanged in style. I’m sure the movements (fancy name for all the things that make the watch work) have been updated, though.<br /> That’s my favorite too Mimi. I’ve actually tried one on for the hell of it, really similar to that (same series, the Calatrava). I was so worried I’d scratch the face or something and have to sell one of my kidneys to pay for it.

What’s interesting about Patek is that for the most part, they leave their styles relatively unchanged, and I think what you and I appreciate is that classicism and timelessness that the Patek seems to have that the others, even the Rolex, don’t have.

That watch in our feature was originally designed in 1932 and has remained unchanged in style. I’m sure the movements (fancy name for all the things that make the watch work) have been updated, though.

]]> By: Mimi http://www.omiru.com/index.php/2007/10/24/shopping-guide-mens-watches/comment-page-1/#comment-113621 Mimi Thu, 25 Oct 2007 04:13:30 +0000 http://omiru.com/?p=1598#comment-113621 I love the most simple and elegant-- and the most expensive, go figure! The Patek Philippe Calatrava.... it's perfectly blingless! I wonder if I can find something similar in a Timex? I love the most simple and elegant– and the most expensive, go figure! The Patek Philippe Calatrava…. it’s perfectly blingless! I wonder if I can find something similar in a Timex?

]]> By: John http://www.omiru.com/index.php/2007/10/24/shopping-guide-mens-watches/comment-page-1/#comment-113551 John Wed, 24 Oct 2007 21:55:27 +0000 http://omiru.com/?p=1598#comment-113551 correction: in my above comment i said the Oris watch goes for $600-$700, whereas the price on the feature says $576. The $576 is correct without tax. Also in general, the prices without may not bet correct to the dollar. Sorry for the confusion! correction: in my above comment i said the Oris watch goes for $600-$700, whereas the price on the feature says $576. The $576 is correct without tax. Also in general, the prices without may not bet correct to the dollar.

Sorry for the confusion!

]]> By: John http://www.omiru.com/index.php/2007/10/24/shopping-guide-mens-watches/comment-page-1/#comment-113470 John Wed, 24 Oct 2007 15:43:13 +0000 http://omiru.com/?p=1598#comment-113470 A few notes on this feature: 1) All the watches we suggest cannot necessarily be bought online, especially the more expensive ones. Then again, if you're going to buy a Patek or a Rolex, I'd highly suggest trying it on before paying for it anyway. 2) Some of you will scoff at the prices of these watches. Even our 2nd least expensive watch runs for about $600-$700. We tried to present watches in different price ranges, and the fact of the matter is that watches are a luxury good. There are, believe it or not, many watches that are more expensive than the most expensive watch we feature here. 3) Even if you have $20,000 to spend on a watch, I wouldn't necessarily suggest getting a Rolex or Patek. Like wine, how "good" a watch is loosely correlated with its price, but also like wine, it takes someone experienced in the field to truly appreciate the subtleties that make it so expensive. 4) Lastly, these are only suggestions. If your favorite watch is from Target, wear it. A few notes on this feature:

1) All the watches we suggest cannot necessarily be bought online, especially the more expensive ones. Then again, if you’re going to buy a Patek or a Rolex, I’d highly suggest trying it on before paying for it anyway.

2) Some of you will scoff at the prices of these watches. Even our 2nd least expensive watch runs for about $600-$700. We tried to present watches in different price ranges, and the fact of the matter is that watches are a luxury good. There are, believe it or not, many watches that are more expensive than the most expensive watch we feature here.

3) Even if you have $20,000 to spend on a watch, I wouldn’t necessarily suggest getting a Rolex or Patek. Like wine, how “good” a watch is loosely correlated with its price, but also like wine, it takes someone experienced in the field to truly appreciate the subtleties that make it so expensive.

4) Lastly, these are only suggestions. If your favorite watch is from Target, wear it.

]]> By: kay http://www.omiru.com/index.php/2007/10/24/shopping-guide-mens-watches/comment-page-1/#comment-113445 kay Wed, 24 Oct 2007 13:32:20 +0000 http://omiru.com/?p=1598#comment-113445 lovely watches. could you recommend a few for ladies as well? lovely watches. could you recommend a few for ladies as well?

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