Oversized Watches

[valerie]

Hi!
does anyone know the brand U-boat ? (see pic)
they have like these big watches .. but i was wondering if anyone else knows some other brands or shops who have these kind of watches .. ? or even bigger ?..
Thanks

 

[shadow]

!!

The biggest watches I have ever seen are the Panerai Luminor watches, they were designed for the Italian navy officers and are very much a fashion statement at the moment. The diameter is 44 mm! They are mechanical and very expensive. Visit their website. Ciao!

 

[faust]

The biggest watches I have ever seen are the Panerai Luminor watches, they were designed for the Italian navy officers and are very much a fashion statement at the moment. The diameter is 44 mm! They are mechanical and very expensive. Visit their website. Ciao!

Agreed.

 

[valerie]

Thanks
something a bit less expensive maybe ?

 

[faust]

Thanks
something a bit less expensive maybe ?

It would be easier if you let us know your budget

 

[valerie]

mm well let's say not more than 600$

 

[faust]

mm well let's say not more than 600$

Hmmm, it's hard to say.

Maybe Baume et Mercier might fit that price range on the lower side of their watches, but I'm not sure if they make big ones. Also look at Breitling and Omega. If there is nothing in that price range (and the chances are slim), than I would think hard about spending a lot of money on a watch. Watches are tricky, usually the good ones are really expensive, and the lower priced ones are not worth getting because any $10 quartz watch will show time just as accurately. So it becomes really paying for the name and not the quality, even more so than in fashion. In any case, I think with your budget you can definitely walk into a jewelry store and see what they might have for you. Where in Belgium are you located? I would imagine there are a ton of stores in Antwerpen. I've been there twice, but I only shopped for fashion so I couldn't really say where to look for watches.
Good luck

 

[PrinceOfCats]

If, like Faust, you want a piece of engineering then you'd be hard pushed to get something for $600. If, like me, you want a bracelet that goes *tick* then go for the U-Boat, they seem trendy at the moment and I've seen them for just over £200 (about $400).

 

[brian]

The biggest watches I have ever seen are the Panerai Luminor watches, they were designed for the Italian navy officers and are very much a fashion statement at the moment. The diameter is 44 mm! They are mechanical and very expensive. Visit their website. Ciao!

i've been wanting a panerai luminor watch forever!!

 

[morgan38]

I love really big watches!

 

[brian]

I love really big watches!

me too...

 

[Misako]

Oh, me too. I have an obsession. One day, I will have a collection of sized down men's watches from Breitling, Breguet, Tag Heuer, Rolex, Cartier...haha. I'm hoping!

 

[valerie]

Hmmm, it's hard to say.

Maybe Baume et Mercier might fit that price range on the lower side of their watches, but I'm not sure if they make big ones. Also look at Breitling and Omega. If there is nothing in that price range (and the chances are slim), than I would think hard about spending a lot of money on a watch. Watches are tricky, usually the good ones are really expensive, and the lower priced ones are not worth getting because any $10 quartz watch will show time just as accurately. So it becomes really paying for the name and not the quality, even more so than in fashion. In any case, I think with your budget you can definitely walk into a jewelry store and see what they might have for you. Where in Belgium are you located? I would imagine there are a ton of stores in Antwerpen. I've been there twice, but I only shopped for fashion so I couldn't really say where to look for watches.
Good luck

i always shop in Antwerp (every week) so i hope i'll find a really big one there.

thanks anyway

 

[faust]

Oh, me too. I have an obsession. One day, I will have a collection of sized down men's watches from Breitling, Breguet, Tag Heuer, Rolex, Cartier...haha. I'm hoping!

<scratches head> Can't quiet understand how you put Breguet and Tag Heuer next to each other

 

[faust]

i always shop in Antwerp (every week) so i hope i'll find a really big one there.

thanks anyway

Good luck, Valerie, and let us know what you find . Say hello to Antwerp for me, I miss it.

 

[valerie]

Good luck, Valerie, and let us know what you find . Say hello to Antwerp for me, I miss it.

ooh .. i will

 

[Misako]

<scratches head> Can't quiet understand how you put Breguet and Tag Heuer next to each other

Why not? they're just brands I generally like watches from. It's not based on anything but that.

 

[lilach]

The biggest watch made until now is the Breitling Super Avenger somewhat like 50 mm

 

[StarsAtMidnight]

I just hit up Target and get a big, cute watch for 12.99. lol