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TahBOSS · 6 March 2007, 07:18 AM

I am a new member on these forums, maybe a lot younger than most people on here, but I am a watch fanatic just like most everyone on here. I am too young (17) to buy anything too expensive so I was wondering what kind of watches are out there that have diamonds on them that are around the $700 price range... I have a citizen eco drive right now with the tiny bezel diamonds around it but that doesn't impress me much. Anyone have any idea's?

TahBOSS · 6 March 2007, 07:19 AM

Keep in mind, I don't know much about watches or many brand names, I only know the popular brands..

SLRdude · 6 March 2007, 08:00 AM

If you would be willing to forget the fake diamonds, you can get a heck of a watch for 700 dollars. There are dozens of great watches in that price range.

GerardoG · 6 March 2007, 08:07 AM

Welcome, TahBOSS to this crazy club! I am happy to hear that you are into watches at that age, I was also hooked into them since I was in high school! (By the time I was your age, I had 14 swatches and a couple of 'Fossil').

As far as your question; if you want to go with real diamonds; I think you will have to rise your 'asking price'; however, there are very nice tiempieces with diamond-like stones out there. One rule that we all follow (and this is the best advice ever) it to try the watches on; you will find that one of them will make you smile; that is THE one. It might not be the one for your friend, mom, dad or relatives; but if it makes you happy, that is the watch you were leeking for.

On the 'under 1,000' scale (I know I will get a L O T of posts from fellow WIS because of this....anyway, here it goes) I like Invicta Anatomic watches. Invicta is based @ Miami and has become a fashion watch; Anatomic's are fun, colorful and come in a vast array of colors; you should check them. Their website also posts retail prices.

I hope this helps.

Welcome and stick around!

Earl · 6 March 2007, 08:23 AM

Well I must say we are giving him some alternative info to go on. Hope you find what your looking for, just remember it don't have to be a Rolex but, it does have to make you smile. Oh yeah and if it is the Rolex that makes you smile well that even better yet!! Then you will be hooked for life! ;o)

Solo118 · 6 March 2007, 08:54 AM

Technomarines are priced modestly. But in all honesty my friend, Why get diamonds? Get something that smiles back at you and you can wear daily. If it were my first watch (I dont know if its your first) I would want to hold onto it for a long time, Maybe even pass it down to my kids or just having it as a souvenir of the watch that started the collection.

If need be a Rolex, add a couple hundred bucks and you may be able to find a used Datejust.

JJ Irani · 6 March 2007, 09:03 AM

Hi and welcome to TRF.

Forget the fake ice.....for 700 bucks you could pick up a new ORIS or even a fairly recent used OMEGA. Both excellent watches and ones to be proud of.

Cheers - JJ

rolexfan21 · 6 March 2007, 09:15 AM

you want to spend 700$ and expect to get nice diamonds on them? lol... just save the money for a nice rolex.. but if u want i guess u might be able to buy a tag... i know those are pretty cheap..

fat-sam · 6 March 2007, 09:19 AM

you would get a plastic/jelly strap quarz movement technomarine style watch for that if you look about- the ones rappers wear- personally i would rather go with an oris without diamonds but with an automatic movement and a bit of history

good luck whatever you decide though

Hotrod64 · 6 March 2007, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TahBOSS

I am a new member on these forums, maybe a lot younger than most people on here, but I am a watch fanatic just like most everyone on here. I am too young (17) to buy anything too expensive so I was wondering what kind of watches are out there that have diamonds on them that are around the $700 price range... I have a citizen eco drive right now with the tiny bezel diamonds around it but that doesn't impress me much. Anyone have any idea's?

"Keep in mind, I don't know much about watches or many brand names, I only know the popular brands.."

Bossman!

While there are many nice watches within your suggested price range, I'm not going to recommend any. However, what I will recommend is that you go to your local bookstore and pick up a copy of WatchTime Special Edition Buyer's Guide 2007.

It costs $12.95 (+ sales tax). In it you will find over 150 brands of watches ranging in price from well over $50,000 to under $499. From what you've posted, I gather you'll peruse the "$500 to $999" and "up to $499" sections.

You will also find a wealth of useful information for both the most seasoned watch expert and the novice enthusiast alike.

Good luck with your purchase and keep us posted.

TahBOSS · 6 March 2007, 10:31 AM

I wasn't aware that the diamonds on the citizen is fake, I really don't like fake things. What I really like that I have seen on these forums is the Rolex Submarine? Irani has it ;) (I am persian as well by the way) I also saw a Seiko that looked kind of like it. Are there any other watches like the Rolex SS?

TahBOSS · 6 March 2007, 10:42 AM

Also the TT is a beautiful watch as well.

djemmtee · 6 March 2007, 10:44 AM

buy a movado, it was my first expensive watch.

TahBOSS · 6 March 2007, 11:22 AM

Thanks for all your contributions and help. I also wanted to point out that I love a watch that holds a weight. The Anatomics looked amazing but I don't like light weight watches. Any info on Seiko? I also like the Aqua Terra and Double Eagle both from Omega.

Solo118 · 6 March 2007, 03:38 PM

Seiko has lots of models... Diamonds aside, What are you interested in? Sport model? Elegant model? Automatic? Quartz? etc etc

Overall I would say this Seiko is great looking but its a sporty watch

http://cgi.ebay.com/SEIKO-GENTS-ALL-...QQcmdZViewItem

TahBOSS · 7 March 2007, 12:09 AM

What kind of model is the Rolex TT or SS Sub? I like the SS sub but I don't know if that is a sport or elegent etc..

Solo118 · 7 March 2007, 03:25 AM

There is no Rolex TT, TT means the watch has Two Tones stainless and gold.
The Sub would be considered a "sport watch" and the Datejust would be considered an "elegant" watch.

Now if you put both together (a TT blue Sub like JJ's) That is one elegant sport watch!

Edit: As a side note, All Rolexs are built tough, A DJ can handle almost anything a Sub can (except obviously you can dive deeper with a Sub etc)

Solo118 · 7 March 2007, 03:28 AM

you know you want it!

TahBOSS · 7 March 2007, 06:54 AM

Yes I do, will you buy it for me?

diablojota · 7 March 2007, 07:28 AM

You can get a Tag Heuer Formula 1 for around $500. That is a solid built watch with good heft and great looks. A friend of mine has the red dialed one and he gets more comments on it than I do on my DJ or Sub. Pretty astonishing. Great watch for a great price. In fact I am working on trying to get myself one as well.

diablojota · 7 March 2007, 07:31 AM

This watch has both heft and good looks. Feels like a sub in size (which it is the same size). Great price too.
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Hotrod64 · 7 March 2007, 08:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diablojota

You can get a Tag Heuer Formula 1 for around $500. That is a solid built watch with good heft and great looks. A friend of mine has the red dialed one and he gets more comments on it than I do on my DJ or Sub. Pretty astonishing. Great watch for a great price. In fact I am working on trying to get myself one as well.

I concur!

I too have a TAG Heuer Formula 1... black dial with black rubber strap. A good, fairly inexpensive watch from a good quality brand.

Solo118 · 7 March 2007, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diablojota

This watch has both heft and good looks. Feels like a sub in size (which it is the same size). Great price too.
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I know someone selling this watch for 400 worn only once if your interested let me know via pm Ill refer you to the guy

diablojota · 7 March 2007, 08:49 AM

Does it have all papers and boxes?

TahBOSS · 7 March 2007, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Solo118

I know someone selling this watch for 400 worn only once if your interested let me know via pm Ill refer you to the guy

did he wear it at his wedding? because I think I may know him as well

Edensknight · 7 March 2007, 01:50 PM

Welcome to the TRF family, TB! And, in regards to your quest for a great watch within your price range, do consider the all new Chase Durer Special Forces UDT 1000 XL Chrono. This very impressive watch has not only a unidirectional 60 minute bezel, but, also a 360 degree compass. Moreover, this amazing "tool" watch weighs a hefty 6.2 ounces, AND, is available in PVD black with solid SS links! The H2O resistance is metered to 1000FT. Accesss www.chase-durer.com, and, then click onto the "Special Forces" category. Great two year warranty, papers, booklet, and, elegant wooden display box. One of the best "tool" sport watches I have ever purchased!

JJ Irani · 7 March 2007, 01:55 PM

Hey Frank,

If you wore that watch to a Bullfight, you'd probably have the bull right up your ass in a second!!

Otis · 7 March 2007, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Hey Frank,

If you wore that watch to a Bullfight, you'd probably have the bull right up your ass in a second!!

Thanks for giving me the best laugh in a while JJ!

diablojota · 7 March 2007, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Hey Frank,

If you wore that watch to a Bullfight, you'd probably have the bull right up your ass in a second!!

Solo118 · 7 March 2007, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TahBOSS

did he wear it at his wedding? because I think I may know him as well

Haha YES! Do you also visit e46fanatics?

6 March 2007, 07:18 AM	#1
TahBOSS Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 19	Looking for a good watch :) (NEW) I am a new member on these forums, maybe a lot younger than most people on here, but I am a watch fanatic just like most everyone on here. I am too young (17) to buy anything too expensive so I was wondering what kind of watches are out there that have diamonds on them that are around the $700 price range... I have a citizen eco drive right now with the tiny bezel diamonds around it but that doesn't impress me much. Anyone have any idea's?

6 March 2007, 08:00 AM	#3
SLRdude "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Chip Location: Dallas TX Posts: 6,194	If you would be willing to forget the fake diamonds, you can get a heck of a watch for 700 dollars. There are dozens of great watches in that price range. __________________ Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try. Yoda, Jedi Master CHIP Member # 87

6 March 2007, 09:03 AM	#7
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Hi and welcome to TRF. Forget the fake ice.....for 700 bucks you could pick up a new ORIS or even a fairly recent used OMEGA. Both excellent watches and ones to be proud of. Cheers - JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

6 March 2007, 09:19 AM	#9
fat-sam "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Manuel_Winde Location: London N1- UK Watch: Reverso Duoface Posts: 578	you would get a plastic/jelly strap quarz movement technomarine style watch for that if you look about- the ones rappers wear- personally i would rather go with an oris without diamonds but with an automatic movement and a bit of history good luck whatever you decide though __________________ This confession has meant nothing

6 March 2007, 10:44 AM	#13
djemmtee "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: Mike Location: Tustin Watch: LV Sub Posts: 1,940	buy a movado, it was my first expensive watch. __________________ 116610 LN 116713 LN Instagram: rolexfan69

6 March 2007, 07:19 AM	#2
TahBOSS Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 19	Keep in mind, I don't know much about watches or many brand names, I only know the popular brands..

6 March 2007, 08:07 AM	#4
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Welcome, TahBOSS to this crazy club! I am happy to hear that you are into watches at that age, I was also hooked into them since I was in high school! (By the time I was your age, I had 14 swatches and a couple of 'Fossil'). As far as your question; if you want to go with real diamonds; I think you will have to rise your 'asking price'; however, there are very nice tiempieces with diamond-like stones out there. One rule that we all follow (and this is the best advice ever) it to try the watches on; you will find that one of them will make you smile; that is THE one. It might not be the one for your friend, mom, dad or relatives; but if it makes you happy, that is the watch you were leeking for. On the 'under 1,000' scale (I know I will get a L O T of posts from fellow WIS because of this....anyway, here it goes) I like Invicta Anatomic watches. Invicta is based @ Miami and has become a fashion watch; Anatomic's are fun, colorful and come in a vast array of colors; you should check them. Their website also posts retail prices. I hope this helps. Welcome and stick around!

6 March 2007, 08:23 AM	#5
Earl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Who Me? Location: Northern Virginia Watch: out Posts: 4,616	Well I must say we are giving him some alternative info to go on. Hope you find what your looking for, just remember it don't have to be a Rolex but, it does have to make you smile. Oh yeah and if it is the Rolex that makes you smile well that even better yet!! Then you will be hooked for life! ;o)

6 March 2007, 08:54 AM	#6
Solo118 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,091	Technomarines are priced modestly. But in all honesty my friend, Why get diamonds? Get something that smiles back at you and you can wear daily. If it were my first watch (I dont know if its your first) I would want to hold onto it for a long time, Maybe even pass it down to my kids or just having it as a souvenir of the watch that started the collection. If need be a Rolex, add a couple hundred bucks and you may be able to find a used Datejust.

6 March 2007, 09:15 AM	#8
rolexfan21 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toronto Watch: 16610 Posts: 379	you want to spend 700$ and expect to get nice diamonds on them? lol... just save the money for a nice rolex.. but if u want i guess u might be able to buy a tag... i know those are pretty cheap..

6 March 2007, 10:31 AM	#11
TahBOSS Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 19	I wasn't aware that the diamonds on the citizen is fake, I really don't like fake things. What I really like that I have seen on these forums is the Rolex Submarine? Irani has it ;) (I am persian as well by the way) I also saw a Seiko that looked kind of like it. Are there any other watches like the Rolex SS?

6 March 2007, 10:42 AM	#12
TahBOSS Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 19	Also the TT is a beautiful watch as well.

6 March 2007, 11:22 AM	#14
TahBOSS Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 19	Thanks for all your contributions and help. I also wanted to point out that I love a watch that holds a weight. The Anatomics looked amazing but I don't like light weight watches. Any info on Seiko? I also like the Aqua Terra and Double Eagle both from Omega.

6 March 2007, 03:38 PM	#15
Solo118 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,091	Seiko has lots of models... Diamonds aside, What are you interested in? Sport model? Elegant model? Automatic? Quartz? etc etc Overall I would say this Seiko is great looking but its a sporty watch http://cgi.ebay.com/SEIKO-GENTS-ALL-...QQcmdZViewItem

7 March 2007, 12:09 AM	#16
TahBOSS Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 19	What kind of model is the Rolex TT or SS Sub? I like the SS sub but I don't know if that is a sport or elegent etc..

7 March 2007, 03:25 AM	#17
Solo118 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,091	There is no Rolex TT, TT means the watch has Two Tones stainless and gold. The Sub would be considered a "sport watch" and the Datejust would be considered an "elegant" watch. Now if you put both together (a TT blue Sub like JJ's) That is one elegant sport watch! Edit: As a side note, All Rolexs are built tough, A DJ can handle almost anything a Sub can (except obviously you can dive deeper with a Sub etc)

7 March 2007, 03:28 AM	#18
Solo118 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,091	you know you want it!

7 March 2007, 06:54 AM	#19
TahBOSS Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 19	Yes I do, will you buy it for me?

7 March 2007, 07:28 AM	#20
diablojota "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Frank Location: Chattanooga, TN Watch: SS Submariner Date Posts: 4,042	You can get a Tag Heuer Formula 1 for around $500. That is a solid built watch with good heft and great looks. A friend of mine has the red dialed one and he gets more comments on it than I do on my DJ or Sub. Pretty astonishing. Great watch for a great price. In fact I am working on trying to get myself one as well. __________________ RTFT - Read The Friggin' Thread FcB

7 March 2007, 07:31 AM	#21
diablojota "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Frank Location: Chattanooga, TN Watch: SS Submariner Date Posts: 4,042	This watch has both heft and good looks. Feels like a sub in size (which it is the same size). Great price too. __________________ RTFT - Read The Friggin' Thread FcB

7 March 2007, 08:49 AM	#24
diablojota "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Frank Location: Chattanooga, TN Watch: SS Submariner Date Posts: 4,042	Does it have all papers and boxes? __________________ RTFT - Read The Friggin' Thread FcB

7 March 2007, 01:50 PM	#26
Edensknight Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 407	Welcome to the TRF family, TB! And, in regards to your quest for a great watch within your price range, do consider the all new Chase Durer Special Forces UDT 1000 XL Chrono. This very impressive watch has not only a unidirectional 60 minute bezel, but, also a 360 degree compass. Moreover, this amazing "tool" watch weighs a hefty 6.2 ounces, AND, is available in PVD black with solid SS links! The H2O resistance is metered to 1000FT. Accesss www.chase-durer.com, and, then click onto the "Special Forces" category. Great two year warranty, papers, booklet, and, elegant wooden display box. One of the best "tool" sport watches I have ever purchased!

7 March 2007, 01:55 PM	#27
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Hey Frank, If you wore that watch to a Bullfight, you'd probably have the bull right up your ass in a second!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

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