BMWs and Watches. Are You An Enthusiast of Both?

(H) · 03-31-2013, 02:09 PM

First post on this forum, thank you for having me.

Thurman Murch · 03-31-2013, 02:12 PM

audemars piguet -ap

royal oak offshore

All you need is simple chrono one and done

seamaster for diving

Or cartier niobium-titanium alloy for flying for anti-g

I disagree that PP is the royce of watches

drZ · 03-31-2013, 02:12 PM

only on my first bmw but a few watches along the way..

omega seamaster planet ocean
tag heuer carrera calibre 16
chopard mille miglia
chanel J12

have had my eyes on the rolex daytonas and IWC aquatimers for a while but put on hold now for upkeep of 3 more important things..the wife and the 2 boys

05Mdriver · 03-31-2013, 02:34 PM

I have a Citizen I really enjoy wearing.

Kristalov · 03-31-2013, 02:35 PM

Bell & Ross BR 03-94

Hublot Big Bang 301

alvinabed · 03-31-2013, 02:39 PM

Well i like both. But, if i were to choose nice cars or fine watches, I would go for car first.

I owned 2 panerai, 1 debethune, 1 breitling skyracer and rolex datejust II

Drive: bmw 535i and 991s

Luminor513 · 03-31-2013, 02:39 PM

1. Ulysse Nardin Marine Chronometer 43mm.
2. Panerai Flyback Chronograph

shivaswrath · 03-31-2013, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by noxredna

Just got something special for my birthday.

Patek 5960P Annual Chrono, quite useful during my roadtrip in my M5 recently!
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Woah, good taste!

OILPowered · 03-31-2013, 03:08 PM

Absolutely! Though I may fly against the grain as I am a Seiko collector (own a Grand Seiko and some rare vintage Japanese Domestic models). I did own a Rolex Seadweller and 2 Subs at different times- great watches but I've gone strictly Seiko for the time being.

Southjersey128 · 03-31-2013, 03:09 PM

Breitling superocean steelfish

Rickster311 · 03-31-2013, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by noxredna

Just got something special for my birthday.

Patek 5960P Annual Chrono, quite useful during my roadtrip in my M5 recently!
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Whoa.. That's like driving a supercharged E92 M3 and wearing another one on your wrist!

ukbeemerboy · 03-31-2013, 03:18 PM

Breitling Chronomat for me.... Got a Gucci watch somewhere too.

Ty Vil · 03-31-2013, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UltimateManga

I'm a proud owner of a Rolex Submariner and a Tag Heuer!

ME TOO! 2012 Ceramic Bezel Sub and an old Tag - I forget what model to go with the 2013 M3.

richardg · 03-31-2013, 03:43 PM

It's an expensive hobby for sure. I have a Hamilton X-Wind (rose gold, cf face, cf design leather) and would like a Tag Heuer Carrera calibre 16 day date next.

Jason4486 · 03-31-2013, 03:47 PM

I love this thread. Very cool to see BMW owners sharing their passion for watches. I am still saving up for my first Daytona but one of my best friends is a very respected and well established watch and fine jewelry dealer. He works for Matthew Green Jewelers in the Jeweler's Exchange in Boca Raton, FL. I have not asked for his permission to post this so anyone that is interested in the best deals around on buying or selling luxury watched and jewelry, please PM me and I will put you in touch with my friend. I don't want to put his personal info on the forum just yet. He can help you choose the perfect piece for any budget and his knowledge and professionalism will certainly impress you. Please send me a PM is you are interested in getting a quote on buying or selling. I guarantee you will not be wasting your time!

magrelo1 · 03-31-2013, 04:14 PM

Tag link chronograph

esquire · 03-31-2013, 04:17 PM

definitely an enthusiast. heres my casio collection:

and here's my swatch collection -

sometimes i like two wear two or three on one wrist like in the 80's - to let people know i'm all about fashion.

BIGW0RM · 03-31-2013, 04:23 PM

Breitling Super avenger here.

DesertSmokeBBQ · 03-31-2013, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by esquire

definitely an enthusiast. heres my casio collection:

and here's my swatch collection -

sometimes i like two wear two or three on one wrist like in the 80's - to let people know i'm all about fashion.

HA! I was sponsored by Swatch when I was 17, wish I still had some of them!! Had a couple dozen unworn Jellyfish at one point...

DesertSmokeBBQ · 03-31-2013, 04:28 PM

Breitling Transocean Chronograph Unitime currently but I also have a large collection of Invicta watches for daily wear since I beat them up.

Peahi · 03-31-2013, 04:36 PM

Definite watchhound for a while now....mostly now vintage seiko divers, no date sub, g shocks.

My dream shot:
Handful of milsubs....hundreds of of thousands of bucks in a handful.

Here are some favorite vintage pics:

Chuck Y.

Steve MQ!!!

Omega, I hate you!

Gshocks, guns, seals, and baseball. All-american.

Sorry for going crazy..love watches

Crusader · 03-31-2013, 04:47 PM

Rolex GMT for graduation present in 1969 (they ran about $350 at the time). Stolen in 1983. Replaced in 1985 with a two-tone GMT with rootbeer bezel and dial. I wear it every day, hack it about once every couple months, and for off and on DST. It's currently within a second of these folks time:
http://www.time.gov

Every now and then I look at a Breitling ... but why?

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Thurman Murch Lieutenant 62 Rep 499 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Island in the sun iTrader: (0)	audemars piguet -ap royal oak offshore All you need is simple chrono one and done seamaster for diving Or cartier niobium-titanium alloy for flying for anti-g I disagree that PP is the royce of watches
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drZ Major 129 Rep 1,036 Posts Drives: black sapphire e92 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NSW iTrader: (0)	only on my first bmw but a few watches along the way.. omega seamaster planet ocean tag heuer carrera calibre 16 chopard mille miglia chanel J12 have had my eyes on the rolex daytonas and IWC aquatimers for a while but put on hold now for upkeep of 3 more important things..the wife and the 2 boys __________________ You're born, you take shit. You get out in the world, you take more shit. You climb a little higher, you take less shit. Till one day you're up in the rarefied atmosphere and you've forgotten what shit even looks like. Welcome to the layer cake son.
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05Mdriver Colonel 359 Rep 2,349 Posts Drives: TT Flat Six Join Date: May 2010 Location: pa iTrader: (99) Garage List 2007 Porsche Turbo [10.00] 2008 BMW M3 [10.00] 2005 BMW M3 [10.00]	I have a Citizen I really enjoy wearing. __________________
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Kristalov Dr. K 67 Rep 200 Posts Drives: '23 718 GT4RS,'19 F82, '24 G87 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Phoenix area iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 2019 M4 Compet ... [0.00]	Bell & Ross BR 03-94 Hublot Big Bang 301
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alvinabed First Lieutenant 72 Rep 315 Posts Drives: 13 AWSO M5,16 DGMR X5M Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Indonesia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW M5 [9.75] 2012 Lamborghini Ga ... [10.00]	Well i like both. But, if i were to choose nice cars or fine watches, I would go for car first. I owned 2 panerai, 1 debethune, 1 breitling skyracer and rolex datejust II Drive: bmw 535i and 991s __________________ 2012 Rosso Mars Lamborghini Gallardo STS LP570-4 2013 AW SO F10 M5 upgrades: RKP front spoiler, M performance carbon spoiler, 3D design rear carbon diffuser, KW HAS Sleeve Kit, Akrapovic Evolution Carbon tips, ind black LCI front and rear grills, GruppeM RAM intake, 20" HRE P104 satin charcoal with PSS tires)
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Luminor513 Major 1262 Rep 1,494 Posts Drives: 2020 G07 x40i BSM/Blk Merino Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	1. Ulysse Nardin Marine Chronometer 43mm. 2. Panerai Flyback Chronograph
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OILPowered Private 4 Rep 62 Posts Drives: '11 335d Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (0)	Absolutely! Though I may fly against the grain as I am a Seiko collector (own a Grand Seiko and some rare vintage Japanese Domestic models). I did own a Rolex Seadweller and 2 Subs at different times- great watches but I've gone strictly Seiko for the time being.
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03-31-2013, 03:09 PM	#98
Southjersey128 Second Lieutenant 43 Rep 272 Posts Drives: 2008 128i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: South Jersey iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 128i [10.00]	Breitling superocean steelfish __________________ Afe Scoops and CAI, PBX, BMS Paddleshift upgrade, 261M's Powder Coated Gunmetal, 225/255 Michelin PSS, (BMW Performance: BBK, Illuminated Door Sills, Shifter Knob and Boot, E-Brake Handle, Steering Wheel, Front Strut Bar), E93 FSB, E92 RSB, M3 Rear Subframe Bushings, M3 Front Control Arms, HPA coilover kit (Koni Adjustables and Swift Springs), Steel Brake Hoses, Black Kidneys, Smoked LED side markers, Blacklines, Msport lip spoiler...
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ukbeemerboy Beemer Heaven 459 Rep 2,943 Posts Drives: BMW M4 Competition Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Somerset UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW F82 M4 Comp [0.00] 2017 BMW F30 330d M ... [0.00] 2014 BMW F30 330d M ... [0.00] 2009 BMW E90 330d M ... [0.00] 2006 BMW E90 330d M ... [0.00] 2002 BMW E46 325i S ... [0.00]	Breitling Chronomat for me.... Got a Gucci watch somewhere too.
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richardg Major 228 Rep 1,425 Posts Drives: MacanGTS, 991.2GT3, E63wagon Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bellevue WA / Oakville ON iTrader: (5)	It's an expensive hobby for sure. I have a Hamilton X-Wind (rose gold, cf face, cf design leather) and would like a Tag Heuer Carrera calibre 16 day date next.
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03-31-2013, 03:47 PM	#103
Jason4486 First Lieutenant 41 Rep 392 Posts Drives: 2011 335i M-Sport Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Miami, Fl iTrader: (1)	Want To Buy Or Sell A Watch???? No Need To Look Anywhere Else!!! I love this thread. Very cool to see BMW owners sharing their passion for watches. I am still saving up for my first Daytona but one of my best friends is a very respected and well established watch and fine jewelry dealer. He works for Matthew Green Jewelers in the Jeweler's Exchange in Boca Raton, FL. I have not asked for his permission to post this so anyone that is interested in the best deals around on buying or selling luxury watched and jewelry, please PM me and I will put you in touch with my friend. I don't want to put his personal info on the forum just yet. He can help you choose the perfect piece for any budget and his knowledge and professionalism will certainly impress you. Please send me a PM is you are interested in getting a quote on buying or selling. I guarantee you will not be wasting your time!
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03-31-2013, 04:14 PM	#104
magrelo1 New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 2011 E93 M3 Alpine/Fox Red 6SP Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NEW JERSEY iTrader: (0)	Tag link chronograph
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esquire Brigadier General 479 Rep 3,044 Posts Drives: 2011 Dakar Yellow M3, 2018 M5 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Orange County, California iTrader: (0)	definitely an enthusiast. heres my casio collection: and here's my swatch collection - sometimes i like two wear two or three on one wrist like in the 80's - to let people know i'm all about fashion. __________________ [ESS VT2-625] [Akrapovic Evolution Exhaust] [KW Clubsports] [OSS Angel Eyes] [Revinora r-CRT Lip] [Vorsteiner Boot] [Challenge Race Diffuser] [See the Build Thread HERE]
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DesertSmokeBBQ Captain 39 Rep 933 Posts Drives: 2014 F30 335i M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW [0.00]	Breitling Transocean Chronograph Unitime currently but I also have a large collection of Invicta watches for daily wear since I beat them up. __________________ '14 Estoril Blue II F30 - 335i - ZMM - ZPP - ZTP - ZPS - 2TP Traded 9-1-13 '13 Estoril Blue II F30 - 328i - ZMM - ZPP -ZDY - ZTB - 403 - 465 - 494 - 4DX- LC (Black) - 6NL
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03-31-2013, 04:36 PM	#109
Peahi Captain 14 Rep 682 Posts Drives: 2012 M3 CPE Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Definite watchhound for a while now....mostly now vintage seiko divers, no date sub, g shocks. My dream shot: Handful of milsubs....hundreds of of thousands of bucks in a handful. Here are some favorite vintage pics: Chuck Y. Steve MQ!!! Omega, I hate you! Gshocks, guns, seals, and baseball. All-american. Sorry for going crazy..love watches __________________ Last edited by Peahi; 03-31-2013 at 04:46 PM..
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Crusader Private First Class 20 Rep 158 Posts Drives: E92 M-sport Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Southeast iTrader: (0)	An oldie but a goodie Rolex GMT for graduation present in 1969 (they ran about $350 at the time). Stolen in 1983. Replaced in 1985 with a two-tone GMT with rootbeer bezel and dial. I wear it every day, hack it about once every couple months, and for off and on DST. It's currently within a second of these folks time: http://www.time.gov Every now and then I look at a Breitling ... but why?
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