k4lnamja
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Hello everyone,
I've decided to buy myself a new watch for my birthday in February. I'm a young professional who works in corporate finance here in L.A. After looking at the watch Appreciation thread, I've been inspired to by a "nice" watch. I've never liked the feel of a watch but I'm sure I'll get used to it. Now, I don't think I'm going to buy a Patek or a Breitling or watches similar to those. I saw someone wear a simple Omega Seamaster and I think this is the one I'm going for.
I don't like flashy things because simplicity is key. Therefore, I'm targeting a 1960's +/- 10 years Seamaster. Quite honestly, I don't know the difference between a 1940 to a 1990 and etc other than the years. However, when I looked at the styling of these types of watches, my eye typically was caught by the "older" ones.
Thoughts please? What should I look for? Everyone talks about movement and whether it should be automatic or manual. I've also heard I should take close notice of the dials and seconds and etc. Please overwhelm me with your advice, critique and knowledge. I'll show pictures after I purchase.
Lastly, is buying off the internet/websites/ebay safe? I don't want a knockoff from China or the Phillipines. Also, does the face color indicate whether I should where the watch to work, to a black tie, or to the farmers market on a lazy sunday?
Cheers
I've decided to buy myself a new watch for my birthday in February. I'm a young professional who works in corporate finance here in L.A. After looking at the watch Appreciation thread, I've been inspired to by a "nice" watch. I've never liked the feel of a watch but I'm sure I'll get used to it. Now, I don't think I'm going to buy a Patek or a Breitling or watches similar to those. I saw someone wear a simple Omega Seamaster and I think this is the one I'm going for.
I don't like flashy things because simplicity is key. Therefore, I'm targeting a 1960's +/- 10 years Seamaster. Quite honestly, I don't know the difference between a 1940 to a 1990 and etc other than the years. However, when I looked at the styling of these types of watches, my eye typically was caught by the "older" ones.
Thoughts please? What should I look for? Everyone talks about movement and whether it should be automatic or manual. I've also heard I should take close notice of the dials and seconds and etc. Please overwhelm me with your advice, critique and knowledge. I'll show pictures after I purchase.
Lastly, is buying off the internet/websites/ebay safe? I don't want a knockoff from China or the Phillipines. Also, does the face color indicate whether I should where the watch to work, to a black tie, or to the farmers market on a lazy sunday?
Cheers