• shalafi@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    LOL, just made a comment about watches and came here.

    Mid-80’s and mom was appalled at the notion of a $30 Swatch when a Timex could be had for $10. No Swatch. ☹

    Woke up one Saturday morning, decided I was fucking 50-yo and I could buy a damned Swatch if I wanted to! Bought TWO!

    Truly realizing you’re an adult is quite freeing. :)

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        1 year ago

        I LIKE that one! I’ve got Army green ('87), white (new) and a gold one with a leather band (new).

        Gf got me a G Shock a couple of months ago! Much love. Got a better band for it, but that’s my outdoor activities watch. Tough, waterproof, suitable for whatever, kayaking, camping, beach, anything.

        Never tried a Tissot. What do you like?

        And yeah, I’m 52. The watches I had as a kid were shit. I remember dad drilling me to take them off to wash my hands. I have that G Shock underwater 3 times a week, and sometimes salt water.

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          I’d really like a vintage Rolex at some point. I just like them. A friend gifted me a broken Breitling. I ended up getting it repaired for $200. I love it. I’m not a fancy watch guy but I really appreciate them. The Breitling I wear a few times per month. I could see getting an omega at some point too.

          The Tissot is my daily work watch. Classy. Professional. I dress up a bit more than most but I like the look. The watch totally ties it all together, unlike some silly apple watch.

          G Shock is my weekend / outdoor watch. I love how sturdy it is. I’ve got a few odd ball fun watches that come out occasionally too.