BMWs and Watches. Are You An Enthusiast of Both?

krnnerdboy · 03-31-2013, 10:43 PM

Current small collection
Bell & Ross br01 and br03
Iwc ingenieur and ingenieur vintage
Zinex trimix
Breitling avenger

Swashplate · 03-31-2013, 10:50 PM

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One of my faves.

Nice I'm rocking that same watch right now. Br03 right?

BR03-97

Photoman · 03-31-2013, 10:50 PM

Cartier - Roadster
Omega - Seamaster
Breitling - Tourbillon
Tag Heuer - Monaco
Gucci - G Timeless
etc. etc.

RASHID007 · 03-31-2013, 11:10 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!

Love the car.

Love the watch.

Love the juice boxes in the background.

330xtrai · 03-31-2013, 11:17 PM

I feel poor with all these watches that everyone is saying lol well I'm still in college but love watches and my 330xi got a bulova persisionist with carbon fiber

partlowr · 03-31-2013, 11:36 PM

Breitling Crono Superocean
Breitling Superocean Heritage w/stainless heritage braclet
Breitling Cronomat Evolution
IWC Big Pilot Limited Edition with silver dial numbered
Tag Heuer Inagural Indianapolis US Grand Prix watch very very rare, only a few hundred made and most went to F1 teams, drivers and officials. Numbered and race course engraved on back of case

tizzyd · 03-31-2013, 11:49 PM

I'm young, but am a budding watch collector myself. Ever since I was young, (thanks to my dad) I have been obsessed, starting with a land rover swiss army watch my dad gave me. My collection is growing, and I love every one of them as much as my car!

Panerai PAM088 GMT
IWC Porsche Design Titan Chrono
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust (Blue Face)
Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch
Bulgari Carbongold Anniversary Chronograph

Below are pics of the panerai and the IWC, i don't have pics of the others

tizzyd · 03-31-2013, 11:53 PM

on another note, anyone interested in the Ball BMW watches? they look pretty cool....http://www.ballwatch.com/bmw/index.p...ons&lang=en_US

uter · 03-31-2013, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by KSERGEI-BY

None has voted for Tissot

Actually, I have a very functional Tissot T-touch (a hand-me-down from my father-in-law). The compass has helped me a number of times in the desert get my bearings while mountain biking.

Anyone checked out the watches from Autodromo?
They look like Italian sports car speedometers and tachometers.

SaMaster14 · 04-01-2013, 12:09 AM

Here are some pictures of what I wear per my first post in the thread:

And my first watch ever was an old Tag Heuer 3000 (quartz)

BVL · 04-01-2013, 12:42 AM

iwatch only for me.

spoolin · 04-01-2013, 12:53 AM

I love watches!
Currently:
Rolex Submariner TT 16613
Tag Heur Formula 1
TW Steel CEO Canteen 45mm
TW Steel CEO Canteen 50mm
Plenty of other lower cost randoms.

I would love to have a nice patek or audemars in the line-up.

AbtSportsline · 04-01-2013, 01:00 AM

Rolex Submariner with a huge collection of nato straps and bands.

E92Brembo · 04-01-2013, 01:22 AM

Timex

ApexM4CS · 04-01-2013, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by KSERGEI-BY

None has voted for Tissot

I got a Tissot as well and a Casio G-Shock that's solar powered with satellite timing... But never wear 'em

Fanis · 04-01-2013, 02:05 AM

Yes of course (though my interest for watches is not as hot as it used to be!). At the moment (having traded a few watches) I have the following 3 Rolex:

1. Explorer
2. Explore II (black dial)
3. Yachtmaster (Steel-platinum)

GrumpyBimmerFan · 04-01-2013, 02:38 AM

A lot of watch names here....

PLEASE HELP ME OUT! I really want to get Luis Erard watch (a first nice watch for me), but some people keep telling me to stick with big brands (ROLEX, OMEGA, IWC, briteling)... My budget is only about $3k, and I don't think i can buy any big brand watches

I want something to pass down to my kid, and something i can wear a lot and be stylish (i like mont blanc).

Can you tell me if it's a good watch that will keep value? Any help or watch advice is appriciated...

tymles · 04-01-2013, 02:53 AM

It's only natural for us to fall in love with both.
I have quite the collection of watches as well, but seeing as how I'm a jeweler, it's a bit easier for me to get the watches I want

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Hope to collect more cars tho

Hit me up if any of you want timepieces.

sexy_ninja_goat · 04-01-2013, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by kotik

A lot of watch names here....

PLEASE HELP ME OUT! I really want to get Luis Erard watch (a first nice watch for me), but some people keep telling me to stick with big brands (ROLEX, OMEGA, IWC, briteling)... My budget is only about $3k, and I don't think i can buy any big brand watches

I want something to pass down to my kid, and something i can wear a lot and be stylish (i like mont blanc).

Can you tell me if it's a good watch that will keep value? Any help or watch advice is appriciated...

Here is my $.02

Don't buy a watch because it cost's a lot. Buy something you like. Decide what it is about a watch that is important to you.

For example, I have a Speedmaster Pro because I love the whole moon-watch heritage. I have a JLC Master Calendar because for the money, you will not find a more classic watch with extensive lineage and in house movements. I have rolex's because I can beat the hell out of them and they never skip a tick. I buy watches that fit a niche in my life while at the same time fulfill the root qualities that I admire in a good watch.

For me I am willing to pay $$ for a company with heritage and lineage and a history for pride in quality and class. I prefer watch makers that have "in house movements", meaning they design, test, manufacture, and assemble the "guts" of the watch themselves (which believe it or not can cost millions and is more and more rare these days with watch brands). You'd be surprised how many $10,000.00+ watches have ETA/Valijoux (off the shelf) movements in them, in which case you are strictly paying for the right to wear the name. (The Louis Erard uses a Valijoux).

I too like the idea of being able to buy a quality watch, make a couple of decades worth of memories with it, and then be able to hand it down to my children. For me, that sort of idea very much lends itself to the romantics of owning and wearing a quality watch.

In my opinion, if you don't want to break the bank, and want something with impeccable lineage that your son will be proud (and extremely lucky) to wear, you can find few better, dollar for dollar, than a JLC Master Control, (can be found new around $5200.00 or pre-owned for a bit less). If you are absolutely constrained to the $3000.00 range, I would look at Chronoswiss. Strong lineage, in house movements, great looking watches, and in your price range. I would be proud to wear a Chronoswiss on my wrist.

Again, just figure out what it is that attracts you to watches, and what's important to you. You can't go wrong if you buy what YOU like!

kmd · 04-01-2013, 05:39 AM

Rolex deep sea, oris chronometer

BSM328xi · 04-01-2013, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by sexy_ninja_goat

Here is my $.02

Don't buy a watch because it cost's a lot. Buy something you like. Decide what it is about a watch that is important to you.

I have a speedmaster because I love the whole moon-watch heritage. I have a JLC because for the money, you will not find a more classic watch with extensive lineage and in house movements. I have a rolex because I can beat the hell out of it and it never skips a tick.

For me I am willing to pay $$ for a company with heritage and lineage and a history for pride in quality and class. I prefer watch makers that have "in house movements", meaning they design, test, manufacture, and assemble the "guts" of the watch themselves (which believe it or not can cost millions). You'd be surprised how many $10,000.00 watches have ETA/Valijoux (off the shelf) movements in them, in which case you are strictly paying for the right to wear the name. (The Louis Erard uses a Valijoux).

I too like the idea of being able to buy a quality watch, make a couple of decades worth of memories with it, and then be able to hand it down to my children. For me, that sort of idea very much lends itself to the romantics of owning and wearing a quality watch.

In my opinion, if you don't want to break the bank, and want something with impeccable lineage that your son will be proud (and extremely lucky) to wear, you can find few better than a JLC Master Control for the money (can be found new around $5200.00 or pre-owned for a bit less). If you are absolutely constrained to the $3000.00 range, I would look at Chronoswiss. Strong lineage, in house movements, great looking watches, and in your price range. I would be proud to wear a Chronoswiss on my wrist.

Again, just figure out what it is that attracts you to watches, and what's important to you. You can't go wrong if you buy what YOU like!

+1

Buy what YOU like...not what others like. I get just as much joy wearing a Frogman (Casio G-Shock for ~$500) than I do wearing a Ulysee Nardin or Breitling. The latter two cost up to 25X as much. It's about the watch, not the price tag.

No different than the car being about the car, not the name. You are on a BMW enthusiast forum. The majority of people on here are posting because they love the car, not the name. The day the car becomes about the brand your driving, sign off for good.

My two cents...

pOKa · 04-01-2013, 07:58 AM

Montblanc Timewalker GMT for daily and Panerai PAM321 for non working days

loving the IWC Big Pilots too "drools"
Used to have a GUESS for 10 years and it finally died on me. Hence started the above d'0h!

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partlowr Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 217 Posts Drives: BMW Z4 Roadster Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Naperville, IL iTrader: (0)	Breitling Crono Superocean Breitling Superocean Heritage w/stainless heritage braclet Breitling Cronomat Evolution IWC Big Pilot Limited Edition with silver dial numbered Tag Heuer Inagural Indianapolis US Grand Prix watch very very rare, only a few hundred made and most went to F1 teams, drivers and officials. Numbered and race course engraved on back of case Last edited by partlowr; 03-31-2013 at 11:46 PM..
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tizzyd Captain 266 Rep 612 Posts Drives: 2011 335i 6MT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2003.5 BMW M3 [0.00] 2011 335i Coupe [8.50]	I'm young, but am a budding watch collector myself. Ever since I was young, (thanks to my dad) I have been obsessed, starting with a land rover swiss army watch my dad gave me. My collection is growing, and I love every one of them as much as my car! Panerai PAM088 GMT IWC Porsche Design Titan Chrono Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust (Blue Face) Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Bulgari Carbongold Anniversary Chronograph Below are pics of the panerai and the IWC, i don't have pics of the others Attached Images __________________ 2007 E60 M5 6MT (Interlagos/Silverstone Full) \| 2013 F10 M5 6MT (Imola Red/Black Full) \| 2022 BMW M5 CS (Brands Hatch Grey) \| 2006 E46 M3 Comp 6MT (Silver Grey/Black, CSL clone) \| 2011.5 E92 M3 (Fire Orange/Black Recaros, 4.6L Stroker, GTS Clone) \| 2011 1M (Valencia Orange/Black)
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tizzyd Captain 266 Rep 612 Posts Drives: 2011 335i 6MT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2003.5 BMW M3 [0.00] 2011 335i Coupe [8.50]	on another note, anyone interested in the Ball BMW watches? they look pretty cool....http://www.ballwatch.com/bmw/index.p...ons&lang=en_US __________________ 2007 E60 M5 6MT (Interlagos/Silverstone Full) \| 2013 F10 M5 6MT (Imola Red/Black Full) \| 2022 BMW M5 CS (Brands Hatch Grey) \| 2006 E46 M3 Comp 6MT (Silver Grey/Black, CSL clone) \| 2011.5 E92 M3 (Fire Orange/Black Recaros, 4.6L Stroker, GTS Clone) \| 2011 1M (Valencia Orange/Black)
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SaMaster14 Brigadier General 5098 Rep 3,951 Posts Drives: '23 G80 M3C xDrive; '13 e92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Southern California iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW M3 [8.72] 2023 BMW M3 Competi ... [9.63]	Here are some pictures of what I wear per my first post in the thread: And my first watch ever was an old Tag Heuer 3000 (quartz) __________________ 2023 G80 M3 Competition xDrive Isle of Man Green on Kyalami Orange full leather - 826M black wheels - Carbon Fiber Trim - Carbon Bucket Seats - Executive/Driving Assist/Parking Packages - Laserlight - M Shadowline Lights - M Drive Pro - CS Trans/Diff/Steering Coding 2013 E92 M3 Mineral White on Bamboo Beige noviello leather (Base w/ Nav, Comfort Access, Lighting Pack) - DINAN Stage 1 and Free Flow Axle-Back Exhaust
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BVL Enlisted Member 0 Rep 35 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	iwatch only for me.
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spoolin Private First Class 47 Rep 195 Posts Drives: 2011.75 E90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: St. Petersburg, FL iTrader: (0)	I love watches! Currently: Rolex Submariner TT 16613 Tag Heur Formula 1 TW Steel CEO Canteen 45mm TW Steel CEO Canteen 50mm Plenty of other lower cost randoms. I would love to have a nice patek or audemars in the line-up. Attached Images
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AbtSportsline BBS Whore 5 Rep 102 Posts Drives: John Deer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: T E X A S iTrader: (1)	Rolex Submariner with a huge collection of nato straps and bands. __________________ 2010 BSM/Saddle Brown E92 335i \| Premium \| Sport \| Navigation \| iDrive \| Comfort Access \| Cold Weather \| Shadowline \| M Sport Front and Rear Bumpers \| M3 Rear Spoiler \| LCI Rear LEDs \| Euro Headlight Switch \| M3 Steering Wheel \| PSS10 \| VB3 \| Michelin PSS \| Escort 9500ci \| Lux 5000k AE \| Hoen Xenon Match Fog Lights \|
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Fanis Lieutenant 53 Rep 485 Posts Drives: 116i (F20) Auto Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Athens, Greece iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 116i (F20) [10.00]	Yes of course (though my interest for watches is not as hot as it used to be!). At the moment (having traded a few watches) I have the following 3 Rolex: 1. Explorer 2. Explore II (black dial) 3. Yachtmaster (Steel-platinum) __________________ 2011- : BMW 116i (F20) 2009-11: BMW Z4 2.5si (E85) 2007-09: Mini Cooper S (R56) 2005-07: BMW 325ti (E46) 2004-05: BMW 318i (E36)
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GrumpyBimmerFan Captain 300 Rep 845 Posts Drives: M2CS 6spd Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Miami iTrader: (0)	A lot of watch names here.... PLEASE HELP ME OUT! I really want to get Luis Erard watch (a first nice watch for me), but some people keep telling me to stick with big brands (ROLEX, OMEGA, IWC, briteling)... My budget is only about $3k, and I don't think i can buy any big brand watches I want something to pass down to my kid, and something i can wear a lot and be stylish (i like mont blanc). Can you tell me if it's a good watch that will keep value? Any help or watch advice is appriciated...
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tymles Private 12 Rep 71 Posts Drives: AW E90 M3 ESS VT1 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Paradise iTrader: (2)	It's only natural for us to fall in love with both. I have quite the collection of watches as well, but seeing as how I'm a jeweler, it's a bit easier for me to get the watches I want . Hope to collect more cars tho Hit me up if any of you want timepieces. __________________ BMW Performance Performance Grills . BMW Painted Fender Grills . BBS 19x9.5 19x11 LMs . Michelin PS2 265/295 . H&R Sport Springs . Wheel Mate 45/55MM Stud Kit . BBS Red Lug Nuts . ESS VT1 Supercharger with 5lb pully and tune . Akrapovic GT4 Exhaust Full system . Arkym rear diffuser 1+1 . BMW performance cf trunk spoiler with CRT red stripe . Alpine coding . ZCP illuminated shift knob(DIY) . Exterior LED lights .
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kmd New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 320d M Package Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	Rolex deep sea, oris chronometer
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pOKa New Member 0 Rep 22 Posts Drives: 09 E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Dubai, UAE iTrader: (0)	Montblanc Timewalker GMT for daily and Panerai PAM321 for non working days loving the IWC Big Pilots too "drools" Used to have a GUESS for 10 years and it finally died on me. Hence started the above d'0h!
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