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gopherblue
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Both of those Tissots are nice looking watches!
Chris123
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Does anyone know anything about Alfex or Actua watches, made in Geneva?
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He has been relentlessly researching watches since we got home yesterday. He "thinks" he has it down to a final two watches. He is aware of the 550 budget.
A citizens and a tissot. He said he is leaning towards the Citizens watch.
http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/...ch-43mm-ca0020-56e?ID=498455&CategoryID=23930
http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/...=1&spc=8&ruleId=65&slotId=8&kws=tissot pr 100
A citizens and a tissot. He said he is leaning towards the Citizens watch.
http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/...ch-43mm-ca0020-56e?ID=498455&CategoryID=23930
http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/...=1&spc=8&ruleId=65&slotId=8&kws=tissot pr 100
I have the exact same Citizen with a leather strap, and it is currently 1 of 2 watches that I wear/rotate. The titanium is extremely light, and it's a great watch. I picked it up for $129.99 from a TJ Maxx about 5 years ago and have never had a single problem with it.
If I had a choice between a watch with a bracelet and a watch with a strap and I liked them both equally, I'd always take the watch with the bracelet. You can always buy aftermarket leather straps but the bracelets are (generally) more expensive and harder to find, especially with titanium models.
I personally like Tissot more as an overall brand due to having a Swiss movement, but eco-drive watches (Japanese made movements) are generally pretty solid and haven't given me any issues. Good choices!
Bill,
I own several Citizen watches, and they're my go-to for watches. They wear well, look great, and tell time like champs! The eco drive eliminates the need for batteries, and the Ti versions are boss!
The same watch you linked can be found cheaper online. I'd go with the bargain price. HERE
I've purchased a few of mine from Kohls Department Store, with their 30% off coupons, and they routinely have the citizens on sale for 40+% off to start.
As for the Tag watches. There is a lot desire for these. I acquired one a while back, but there are hidden costs. The replacement bands alone on most models will exceed the value of watch... The band for my watch would cost $300+ to replace. I scored a sweet used Movado watch a while back, and the band broke... The band was $250+ to replace, and I simply scored another used version of the watch on eBay for $180...
Here's the Tag
Here's the Movado with the crazy 'spensive band...
and here's my go to Citizen. As you can see, it looks sharp. In one pic, you can see it posing next to my championship Twinkies!!! I took that photo right before leaving for the 2015 Windy City Blowout Main Event, where my lucky watch and Twinkies propelled me to victory!
ps. I have no credible reason why on earth I took a pic of my watch next to the twinkies during the 2015 WCB...
I own several Citizen watches, and they're my go-to for watches. They wear well, look great, and tell time like champs! The eco drive eliminates the need for batteries, and the Ti versions are boss!
The same watch you linked can be found cheaper online. I'd go with the bargain price. HERE
I've purchased a few of mine from Kohls Department Store, with their 30% off coupons, and they routinely have the citizens on sale for 40+% off to start.
As for the Tag watches. There is a lot desire for these. I acquired one a while back, but there are hidden costs. The replacement bands alone on most models will exceed the value of watch... The band for my watch would cost $300+ to replace. I scored a sweet used Movado watch a while back, and the band broke... The band was $250+ to replace, and I simply scored another used version of the watch on eBay for $180...
Here's the Tag
Here's the Movado with the crazy 'spensive band...
and here's my go to Citizen. As you can see, it looks sharp. In one pic, you can see it posing next to my championship Twinkies!!! I took that photo right before leaving for the 2015 Windy City Blowout Main Event, where my lucky watch and Twinkies propelled me to victory!
ps. I have no credible reason why on earth I took a pic of my watch next to the twinkies during the 2015 WCB...
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detroitdad
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http://www.jomashop.com/tissot-watch-t0354281605100.html
I think this is the one he is settling on. I kind of like it for me lol
I think this is the one he is settling on. I kind of like it for me lol
Mr Tree
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Why wouldn't you take a pick of your watch next to twinkies? Seems like a no brainer to me.
PhilLaFond
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Sweet looking!!
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moose
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Odd. I would never go for a non-standard face.
If he relooks at the Citizen, also check out Costco. They always run a special at Christmas on Citizen.
If he relooks at the Citizen, also check out Costco. They always run a special at Christmas on Citizen.
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