Desmo Watch

[Jimmy Ducati]

If it weren't so tiny I would have bought this. The ETA movement it uses is pretty much the industry standard for an auto, but 36mm x 42mm is too small for my watch tastes. That is about the size of an old school timex lets say. It is pretty sporty.

http://www.shopnbc.com/Ducati_Men_s_Automatic_Desmo_Titanium_Rubber_Strap_Watch/V91376.aspx?storeid=1&cm_re=SearchList-_-N-_-N&prop=Watches|229&prop=Men%27s%20Watches|472

[supperduc]

Perfect! I am in the market for a new watch so I just ordered one. It's a little small so it will go well with my small p*&^$ (I mean wrist).

[muskrat]

very expensive for what you get......a rubber strap?  how about carbon 

[Bishamon]

One just sold on eBay for $201.00.  I was tempted ($200 is a great price for an ETA auto with sapphire crystal), but I have enough watches.

[mickyvee]

  I've had 2 watches which used ETA movements, and they both developed faults. My Omega went back to the shop twice. My TAG packed up altogether. Needless to say, I now have a Rolex, which, after 5 years, is totally reliable.

[Cloner]

I'm with you, mickeyvee.  My Tag packed in about two months after the warranty expired, and they absolutely refused to stand behind it even though they determined it was a manufacturing defect.  They wanted an obscene amount of money for a new movement for it, so I packed the watch in and found another manufacturer to throw money at.  I'd rather spend a few grand for a tried-and-true Oyster than a few hundred for another suspect TAG movement.

So much for quality in a name, huh?

Cloner
ABQ, NM

[justinrhenry]

i don't understand spending large amounts of money for a watch.... or wearing a watch at all for that matter.  doesn't your phone have a clock.... and you always have your phone, right?

[mickyvee]

i don't understand spending large amounts of money for a watch.... or wearing a watch at all for that matter.  doesn't your phone have a clock.... and you always have your phone, right?
[/quote
 No, I don't have a phone. And if I did, I would still wear my watch. If you don't understand why, then I can't explain it to you. Either way, it's no big deal. You're either a watch person, or you aren't.

[Bishamon]

I think it's a generational thing.  I don't always have my phone, but I always wear a watch.

On the other hand, there are young(er) people today who have never worn watch and see no reason to - as Justin said, they always have their phone with them, so why bother.

I find it appealing wearing something mechanical on my wrist that serves a purpose - watches are definitely a form of art. 



I have never had an issue with an ETA movement, though I find their accuracy can vary quite a bit.  Then again, I don't wear a mechanical watch for accuracy.

[mickyvee]

  My Submariner loses about 10 seconds a week. Plenty accurate enough for an automatic movement, and more than accurate enough for my needs. And yes, a Casio would do the job, but that would be like riding a Honda 175 instead of a Monster 1100 Evo!

[justinrhenry]

So you can gauge my generational response better, I'm 35.  I wore watches when I was younger, pre-cell phone, but don't anymore.  I think watches are more of a fashion accessory than a functional tool.  I think everyone here feels the same way.  Otherwise this thread wouldn't have so many high $$ watch brands listed.  I don't see anyone talking about their swatch watch.   

[Bishamon]

I think watches are more of a fashion accessory than a functional tool.  I think everyone here feels the same way. 

They are both.  They are functional art; wearing a nice mechanical watch is like riding a Ducati. 

[Curmudgeon]

I've had 2 watches which used ETA movements, and they both developed faults. My Omega went back to the shop twice. My TAG packed up altogether. Needless to say, I now have a Rolex, which, after 5 years, is totally reliable.

Which movements failed? I've a Valjoux 7750 driving a Sinn 356 UTC DA/SA and it's +/- 2 sec./day for the last 5 years. ETA owns Valjoux now. http://www.timezone.com/library/horologium/horologium631672313433425752

[muskrat]

Tissot makes great watches and my wife and i love ours but my Rolex is 43 years old and only one trip to the Rolex office for "cleaning" which set me back a cool grand. 

[ducpainter]

I don't have a phone...

or a watch.