Help me decide between watches

RonJon · 11-22-2008, 04:53 PM

Hey folks, I want to gauge your opinions in buying a watch. I've narrowed it down to the following:

Choice #1: Maurice Lacroix Miros Sport Chronograph

I dont know much about this brand and there seems to be a HUGE difference in prices for different models. Does anyone own, or know anything about this watch/brand??

Choice #2: Tag Heuer F1

Choice #3: Tag Heuer Carrera

The only downside on the Carrera is that its on eBay, otherwise a new one is out of my budget!!

Also do you think that any retailers of higher end watches lower prices on black friday?!?! It seems like there are good deals on the net but I'd prefer buying from a store.

Blake · 11-22-2008, 04:57 PM

#1 or #3....but if i could only choose one, it would be the carrera

The_Blob · 11-22-2008, 05:17 PM

None of the three. First one reminds me of a Timex chronograph. Second one is way too busy like a Christmas ornament - you should go with the non Chronograph Tag F1. The third tag is a too old school. The Chronograph buttons design is a time bomb waiting to explode - you get tangled from a string or hit an object and it will break off.

schnell325 · 11-22-2008, 05:17 PM

#3

RonJon · 11-22-2008, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_Blob

None of the three. First one reminds me of a Timex chronograph. Second one is way too busy like a Christmas ornament - you should go with the non Chronograph Tag F1. The third tag is a too old school. The Chronograph buttons design is a time bomb waiting to explode - you get tangled from a string or hit an object and it will break off.

Can you offer some of your choices?

The_Blob · 11-22-2008, 05:22 PM

Honestly, I was going to spend several grand for a watch for myself, but after listening to other e90post users who told me not to.... it has been the best decision ever!

I bought a new watch and I love it. It has been a downgrade from my almost 10 year old Victorinox Swiss Army watch but now I'm wearing a 50 dollar Timex digital watch. I took it to the Grand Canyon at extreme heat during the summer and it still kept accurate time.

These days, watches don't mean much.... a fancy cellphone will impress people way way more.

Razzy · 11-22-2008, 05:25 PM

if watches are your thing, and if your buying it for pure personal purposes then i dont mind chiming in. I would personally go for the Carrera. Now a days watches, nor as a matter of fact anything can genuinely mean someone has a big bank balance.

The_Blob · 11-22-2008, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Razzy

if watches are your thing, and if your buying it for pure personal purposes then i dont mind chiming in. I would personally go for the Carrera. Now a days watches, nor as a matter of fact anything can genuinely mean someone has a big bank balance.

You can buy inexpensive high quality replicas that look exactly like the real thing. When I see someone with an expensive looking watch, I will always assume that it's fake.

http://www.youtube.com/user/sinowatches
http://www.sinowatches88.com/

aut0sh0cker · 11-22-2008, 05:41 PM

None of them... get the Carrera RS2!

but if i had to pick: #3 does it for me

The_Blob · 11-22-2008, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by aut0sh0cker

None of them... get the Carrera RS2!

but if i had to pick: #3 does it for me

#3 is a big watch and the strap is crap! Big old school designed watches are tacky in my opinion.

Rafstar · 11-22-2008, 06:04 PM

Carrera

RonJon · 11-22-2008, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Razzy

if watches are your thing, and if your buying it for pure personal purposes then i dont mind chiming in. I would personally go for the Carrera. Now a days watches, nor as a matter of fact anything can genuinely mean someone has a big bank balance.

I just want a nice looking watch. I dont want a Rolex because of its image, and I've always wanted a Tag so thats why you see the 2 in my list.

BMdblU · 11-22-2008, 08:17 PM

3

just4kickz · 11-22-2008, 08:37 PM

i like the 3rd one.

Reedomn · 11-22-2008, 08:58 PM

Ebay...right now about $50...

Stronie · 11-22-2008, 09:06 PM

I vote Carrera, got one as my wedding present from the wifey absolutly love it. I also wear a Timex Ironman for work.

Razzy · 11-22-2008, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RonJon

I just want a nice looking watch. I dont want a Rolex because of its image, and I've always wanted a Tag so thats why you see the 2 in my list.

power to you. Most important of all, choose one that suits your needs and the one that you like best. I bet you already knew that but just my two cents.

RonJon · 11-22-2008, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Razzy

power to you. Most important of all, choose one that suits your needs and the one that you like best. I bet you already knew that but just my two cents.

Yeh.. I am gonna hit up Square One and Yorkdale tomorow to see what the prices are like up here. I have a feeling that I can get it through the interweb from the states for 20-40% discount.

lebreeze · 11-22-2008, 09:15 PM

I just got this one. Its a everyday watch. Kinda looks spaceage. Its called I-gucci cost 1300

Soni · 11-22-2008, 09:56 PM

#3

Los Angeles · 11-22-2008, 09:59 PM

Choice #1: Maurice Lacroix Miros Sport Chronograph

Hands down.

LACSTER · 11-22-2008, 11:26 PM

#3 for sure. I've had mine for about a year now and it's still bling blinging!

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RonJon Private 27 Rep 74 Posts Drives: 2000 323i Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hamilton, CDN iTrader: (0)	Help me decide between watches Hey folks, I want to gauge your opinions in buying a watch. I've narrowed it down to the following: Choice #1: Maurice Lacroix Miros Sport Chronograph I dont know much about this brand and there seems to be a HUGE difference in prices for different models. Does anyone own, or know anything about this watch/brand?? Choice #2: Tag Heuer F1 Choice #3: Tag Heuer Carrera The only downside on the Carrera is that its on eBay, otherwise a new one is out of my budget!! Also do you think that any retailers of higher end watches lower prices on black friday?!?! It seems like there are good deals on the net but I'd prefer buying from a store.
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Razzy Lieutenant 242 Rep 509 Posts Drives: N/A Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0)	if watches are your thing, and if your buying it for pure personal purposes then i dont mind chiming in. I would personally go for the Carrera. Now a days watches, nor as a matter of fact anything can genuinely mean someone has a big bank balance.
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aut0sh0cker meh 123 Rep 1,756 Posts Drives: E92 335i, 997.2 C4S Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: 91362 iTrader: (2)	None of them... get the Carrera RS2! but if i had to pick: #3 does it for me
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Blake Banned 757 Rep 4,649 Posts Drives: Chevy Aveo Join Date: May 2008 Location: Parent's Basement iTrader: (7)	#1 or #3....but if i could only choose one, it would be the carrera
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Stronie Major 314 Rep 1,453 Posts Drives: 2017 F80M3 Comp. 6MT Join Date: May 2006 Location: Instagram: @Atlantis_S55 iTrader: (0)	I vote Carrera, got one as my wedding present from the wifey absolutly love it. I also wear a Timex Ironman for work.
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Los Angeles Steve Forte Rio 149 Rep 2,393 Posts Drives: 08' 328i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: 90036 iTrader: (0)	Choice #1: Maurice Lacroix Miros Sport Chronograph Hands down.
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LACSTER Major General 761 Rep 8,279 Posts Drives: Hybrid Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: oc iTrader: (64)	#3 for sure. I've had mine for about a year now and it's still bling blinging!
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