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I need a dope watch.

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twin-tip-hero
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First of all yes I know there is another thread on this, I even posed in it. But I'm looking for a tough badass watch. All the watches in the other thread are all fancy watches that do everything but wipe your ass. I'm going into the Air Force in February and I want a good watch that

1. Has both military time, and regular 12 hour on it.
2. Has to be analog.
3. Has to be able to take a good beating and still work.

I have no idea on what to look for when it comes to watches because I know nothing about them, or any companies that are in the game other than Rolex.

inb4 stupid ridiculous looking watches that are unrelated to what I asked for.
Dec 5 2010 10:51PM
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soulskier
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what is your price range? there are some pretty slick watches out there, but they can get pretty pricey. even the simpler ones you seem to be looking for. also, is this something you want or does the air force dictateb what kind of style you can get?
Dec 5 2010 11:17PM
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Where-am-I
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i like my nixon, just a brand idea, they make a lot of watches
Dec 5 2010 11:24PM
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ChaseB
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http://www.buy.com/prod/casio-g-shock-analog-digital-watch-aw590bl-5adr/q/sellerid/5990110/loc/64934/210990437.html
Dec 5 2010 11:28PM
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TACO-DOG.exe
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solid gold rolexes is where its at
Dec 5 2010 11:31PM
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[tk]
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i think this something along the lines of what you need

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Dec 5 2010 11:35PM
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SteezyOhio
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nike professional chronograph watch. dope as shit. heavy and large, but in charge
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Dec 5 2010 11:38PM
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steezee5
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^unfortunately you don't get style points from Nike in the watch department.

go with a brand that makes watches and nothing else, or at the very least, watches primarily. you will get far better quality, durability, and style, if watchmaking is their focus.

for bargains, chronoshark.com is pretty legit and probably in your price range, guessing you want to stay in the three figure range?
Dec 5 2010 11:41PM
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annex_
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so wait you need something that's analog with military time and regular time? not possible. unless it's an ani-digi. in which case you could go for a g-shock which are pretty much indestructable but if you want something a little classier that can still take a beating check out the nixon insider, any of the nixon super hero line, a nixon spencer, or a nixon unit.
my job is at a shop that specializes in watches.
Dec 5 2010 11:43PM
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twin-tip-hero
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I saw one watch where it had 12 hour as the main big numbers. Then above them were the 24 hour markings.
Dec 5 2010 11:49PM
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pelle_munch
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threads.
Dec 5 2010 11:52PM
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geteducated
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lol!!!!

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Dec 5 2010 11:59PM
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annex_
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was it nixon? maybe vestal?
if not your best bet would be swiss army probably or g-shock

Dec 6 2010 12:01AM
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ECB
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I was gonna say TIMEX haha


good luck man, I have a movado (actually I have 2, 1 is for sale if you want, but you don't because because it has no numbers or anything haha)
Dec 6 2010 12:07AM
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twin-tip-hero
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This is what I was looking for. Only less fancy.
Dec 6 2010 12:16AM
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Cufe.
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this
Dec 6 2010 12:17AM
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FBGM
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i have the dopest of dope watches, ill post a pic tomorrow.
Dec 6 2010 12:18AM
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Bonzalo
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You think that is funny, but i have that watch
Dec 6 2010 1:07AM
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Ilovewhitestuff
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heres what you need, might take some getting used to though
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Dec 6 2010 1:14AM
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Mezmerize19
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you think im pretty without any makeup on
Dec 6 2010 1:17AM
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ANTHEM16
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i just got the oakley crankcase off oakleyvault.com.  $1000 down to 200. but if you want one thats more military inspired then look at luminox.com
Dec 6 2010 1:19AM
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shr@gler
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post for the fuck of it..........

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Dec 6 2010 1:25AM
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skithebert
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Breitling. if you are air force you'll want an aviation watch. expensive though.

Dec 6 2010 1:26AM
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ski-swagga
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nixon's are always nice.
Dec 6 2010 1:37AM
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twin-tip-hero
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Dec 6 2010 2:15AM
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blakroc
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when tumblr is back up check my blog, a while ago we posted some sick wooden watches that are decently priced and dope, plus whenever you buy one they plant a tree www.halifornia.net
Dec 6 2010 2:54AM
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Bonzalo
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nothing?, it is a watch, and it was 100 bucks. Pretty near a jibberish vest, just sayin...
Dec 6 2010 3:08PM
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dispatchQ_main
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I still wear a kung-fu panda watch i got from a cereal box a few years back ..
Dec 6 2010 3:27PM
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lahnabonny
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http://www.oclock-usa.com/
Dec 6 2010 3:45PM
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Dntel.
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I have a Tag Heuer and its a beast durability wise.
Dec 6 2010 3:47PM
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ace_
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www.luminox.com

end the thread and if you dont buy one of those then you might as well not own a watch.
Dec 6 2010 3:48PM
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Mr.Luke
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http://www.watchismo.com/666-barcelona-james-watch.aspx

This is a dope watch I found
Dec 6 2010 3:52PM
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tommyp1ckles
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shits soo ballaaaa'
Dec 6 2010 3:58PM
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Bonzalo
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I think it´s sick, and it tells me the time perfectly, you just have to get used to.
Dec 6 2010 4:42PM
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FBGM
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Dec 6 2010 6:37PM
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ace_
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this right here is the definition of reliability and functionality. plus it takes up your whole wrist so whilst wearing it, people will notice you!

YAAAYYYYYYYYY
Dec 6 2010 6:44PM
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find
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http://www.jcrew.com/mens_category/accessories/necessaryluxuries/PRDOVR~27460/27460.jsp

i picked this guy up about a month ago. i absolutely love it. it's pretty light, i don't even notice it anymore, interchangeable straps, fits your criteria, and not a bad pricepoint. i'd highly recommend it.
Dec 6 2010 6:48PM
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FBGM
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fuck yeah!
Dec 6 2010 6:48PM
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ace_
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haha im a hater :) what kind is it
Dec 6 2010 7:10PM
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FBGM
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mossimo. haha its okay i dont care i love my watch.
Dec 6 2010 7:14PM
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pmills
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Dec 6 2010 7:14PM
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pelle_munch
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420!!!!!!!!!
Dec 6 2010 7:18PM
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ace_
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ahh, target supreme
Dec 6 2010 7:22PM
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Ballin8620
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Look in Mens fitness, they should have the kind of watch you want in there.   if you wanna go more baller than a rolex, go breitling.   These make rolex look like a timex.   Every military pilot and mist special forces personel are issued these type of watch.
Dec 6 2010 7:23PM
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FBGM
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yep! i got it for mothers day
Dec 6 2010 7:23PM
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Chompo.
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Here ya go http://www.oakley.com/custom/holeshot
Dec 6 2010 7:29PM
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Chompo.
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Here ya go http://www.oakley.com/custom/holeshot
Dec 6 2010 7:29PM
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cbeebzthasteeze
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Click for larger image Say this watch is St. Moritz, Switzerland. I guess it comes out to around $90,000? Chump change. By the way it's the top on top if you couldn't tell. /kinda claim?
Dec 6 2010 8:00PM
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geteducated
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claiming that you saw a shitty ostentatious uncouth watch? okay then.
Dec 7 2010 10:52AM
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saskskier
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Dec 7 2010 12:55PM
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cbeebzthasteeze
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Shitty? Ha.
Dec 8 2010 6:44AM
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