So...which watch do YOU have to go with your E24?

[LarryM]

I recently came across a poll being taken on another BMW forum (NOT on bimmerforums, thank goodness), asking people which brand of watch they wear when driving their (E89) Z4s.

Choices, among others, were: Rolex, Breitling, Omega, Tag Heuer, etc. including some I've never heard of.

Several posters own many high-end watches, and rotate them daily like some women rotate a closet-full of shoes.

One guy (in Hollywood) bragged the collective value of the watches he owns is enough to buy a house with, and that two of them alone are enough to buy a new Z4.

Um...are you guys into wearing expensive watches when you take out your 6ers? Is there something I'm missing? Just curious. :devillook

[volac]

Welp, E24s are some of the classiest coupes for miles for the money you can get them for right now. So if you need to drive one to a wedding, dressing sharp doesn't look out-of-place.

With that said, I have one watch I wear occasionally, fits in with the 6er nicely I think. Solid shape, with a bit of glitz to go with my chrome/anodized aluminum. I'm by no means a watch snob/connoisseur though.


http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z288/Zegato/DSC_0033.jpg
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z288/Zegato/DSC_0032.jpg
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z288/Zegato/DSC_0031.jpg

I gotta wear it on my right hand 'cause I'm weird and left-handed :P
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z288/Zegato/DSC_0008-2.jpg

[Roku35]

I hate to admit it, but YES I do have watches and a few pairs of cheap "no name" sunglasses that go with each of my 6ers.

I always say, its all about how you look :suave anyway :D

Haha. All my watches are from Amazon. Low-end Invicta and Fossil watches selected to compliment my rides :pimpflash I know, I'm silly. I definitely couldn't re-sale them to replace anything. Well maybe a nice set of CK underwear would be a good trade :rofl: (got to have those).

Anyway, I hope I'm not the only dufus here that accessorizes my left wrist on the drivers bolster?!?

I'm one that matches my wine/drink selection with my food. Can you guess my pairings?

[FredDeuel]

I have a pocket watch that I always wear, just a simple silver no-nonsense deal that was given to me by my fiancee.

[Freshbread]

I wore a tag heuer carrera until recently. I sold it anticipating a grand carrera as an upgrade but that never materialized and I spent the money:rolleyes:D
http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRkj_MIX5TWvxABIHPquK1O-KuIcs4o314LdwKMnfM1_lfNUg6lEcBcOkoU
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/2664_1045544135166_1122525397_30143942_7592214_n.j pg

This is what I would like next:
http://us.tagheuer.com/uploads/productpicture/GC_3_CAV518B.FC6237_product.png

[Badgas]

I think allot of guys that are into cars are into watches. Both are engineering art forms.

I have thee watches. The one I wear most of the time is an Omega Seamaster. For an elegant night out or if I'm feeling technical I wear my treasure, a 1967 Omega Speedmaster. (Gemini and Apollo fan)

The last one I wear is a German watch called a Junkers. A sentimental choice I bought in Germany with my wife and was the first new mechanical watch I ever bought. It's a remake of a Pilots watch they made.

My daughter pointed out that I have a watch for under water, one for flying and one for space.

No quartz or digital watches for me.

[Tadpole]

I am a total geek so I wear a Casio calculator watch. Guess its period correct as well. Also compliments the tattoo on my right wrist.
Also have a Citizen EcoDrive that I no longer really wear. Too heavy compared to the Casio.
http://www.thinkgeek.com/images/products/zoom/e59d_calculator_watch.jpg

[dmac156]

iPhone. I never wear a watch anymore.

[Bert Poliakoff]

Breitling chronomat

[Van6er]

I had a Gucci G all silver watch that my wife had given to me that I lost in LAX airport after going through security. It went well with my silver six!
I now have a simple Fossil watch for everyday use.
Freshbread, that is a beautiful watch! And Happy Birthday!!

[simon b]

I've owned all kinds of watches over the years, this is what I'm wearing now, 40th b-day/engagement gift from my fiancée. She woke me up with this on my birthday at the resort we went to in Playa Del Carmen, pretty amazing souvenir of the trip.

http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n497/contentdesign/80a2329a.jpg

[Zack01GC]

I don't wear watches. Primarily, because I am at work 50 or so hours a week, and part of my job is sanding and buffing freshly applied paint to BMW's. Not to mention I find them uncomfortable.

However, I must have my (knockoff) Tortoise Ray-Ban Wayfarers when driving. (My aunt's dog doesn't mind them, either).

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/302491_10150378305898624_528728623_8064950_6233143 59_n.jpg

[Badgas]

I am a total geek so I wear a Casio calculator watch. Guess its period correct as well. Also compliments the tattoo on my right wrist.
Also have a Citizen EcoDrive that I no longer really wear. Too heavy compared to the Casio.
http://www.thinkgeek.com/images/products/zoom/e59d_calculator_watch.jpg

I must say that is period correct.

[M6csi]

Own a couple of Tag Heuers, with the black face Link chronograph being my favorite. Tag Heuer watches compliment BMWs perfectly!

[youngbimmer]

Victorinox Chronograph

http://www.worldwatchreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/victorinox-alpnach-automatic-chronograph-pilots-watch.jpg

[Roku35]

I am a total geek so I wear a Casio calculator watch. Guess its period correct as well. Also compliments the tattoo on my right wrist.
Also have a Citizen EcoDrive that I no longer really wear. Too heavy compared to the Casio.
http://www.thinkgeek.com/images/products/zoom/e59d_calculator_watch.jpg


You know they still sell those :D


You guys got some great tastes in watches. Very nice (and expensive). Obviously it reflects in your tastes in cars.

[Scottke]

I wear a 1969 Bulova Accutron original, spaceview. It is operated by an internal constant tuning fork which runs the watch, with a small battery. It was my Grandpa's. His son gave it to me after my grandfather died this last April.

[M3AVUS]

I am a watch guy myself. I don't really collect great timepieces but I love my sport watches.

I had in my collection:

Rolex Submariner P-Series circa 2000....last year that they had the lug holes so changing straps was easy. Sold it.

Rolex Two Tone GMT Master circa 1988 on jubilee bracelet. Still have the watch and it was a gift from my father.

Omega Seamaster is my current daily watch. Model 2254...the watch is discontinued it's sort of appreciating. I can sell it and get most of my money back.

http://forums.watchuseek.com/attachments/f2/632417d1329829399-seeking-metal-watch-suggestions-wear-shower-2254_small.jpg
Not my pic.

EDIT: Looking for a 6er right now :P

[anthony duane]

I own several watches. My favorite to wear when driving "Lulu" is an Omega Constellation Stainless with 18k solid bars. I also wear a Movado museum purchased in 1987 and ocassionally another vintage Omega Seamaster manual wind. I would love to own a Patek Philippe....then I wake up!!!:lol
Don't forget the pen, lighter, and money clip...ready for a night out!
Sunglasses are Persol

[Flash635]

The one on my phone.


I have 2 watches that I never wear.

[pgh880]

Rolex mod. 1630 came out in 1976 same year as our E24. Was only made for one year to celebrate Rolex 50 th year as a manufacturer. Am still wearingg my Porsche Design sunglasses made by Carrera.. Had it since I was in 2nd year of my pre med paid $100 for the sunglasses during that time. Its period correct whenever Im driving my 635 or when Im driving my 930.

pgh880

[Tadpole]

You know they still sell those :D


Oh yes. I own two. Both given to me by my girlfriend. One for my bday last year and then one for christmas. :redspot

[ozbmw]

I only wear my watches when scuba diving.
Then it is the Seiko Orange Monster SKX781 or its baby brother

[FernandoBunster]

Timex.

[Matt190]

I'm a bit of a watch nut myself. But I don't own anything too fancy. I used to have a cheap pocket watch with a skeleton dial but it broke.


I wear this old gem when i'm taking the shark out for a run.

As you can see, it's quite used.


http://i42.tinypic.com/16273ok.jpg

[E24Mark]

Tag Heuer - Grand Carrera Calibre 17 - white face, black strap (yes, Freshbread - the RS may be next)
Rolex Datejust - Mother of Pearl face, roman numerals
U-boat - U1001 black case

[Jzad]

If I wore a watch I would I would go swatch for sure. That would be all I could afford if I had actually purchased my six in '84. :)

[oversteerdawg]

I'm old-school. My watches and shades were all designed in the 50's.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b352/OVERSTEERDAWG/73831b8c.jpg
Breitling Navitimer when I'm piloting the 6

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b352/OVERSTEERDAWG/d934aea3.jpg
Omega Speedmaster Triple-Date when I'm in low orbit with the Porsche

Same Persols for both

[dm635]

Nothing special. Got a couple old Seiko's that hardly ever get worn. Been wearing the same dead reliable Swiss Army piece for over 20 years. Case was black, now a worn gray with a black face. Just never really got into watchs & the Swiss just keeps ticking away.

[M3AVUS]

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b352/OVERSTEERDAWG/73831b8c.jpg
Breitling Navitimer when I'm piloting the 6

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b352/OVERSTEERDAWG/d934aea3.jpg
Omega Speedmaster Triple-Date when I'm in low orbit with the Porsche

Same Persols for both

Love the Speedy but the Breitling is not my cup of team. The dial is busy.

[cruzd2]

How about another important question? What camera's are you guys using - all your picture look amazingly clear! :eek:


Love the Speedy but the Breitling is not my cup of team. The dial is busy.

I cant afford one (yet) but Big Big fan of Breitling!

I personally own several but particularly fond of my vintage Gold wind Lucerin (LP), Vintage Omega 18k gold and my usual daily worn - army swiss SE yellow face navitimer. Pix to follow :redspot

[roycel]

I wear to work an 80th anniversary, LE, Stowa Flieger Durowe 7420. It is number 36 out of 100.

I made an effort to go with the German theme.

Stowa:
http://www.stowa.de/


http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h471/royce_l/20120306_152839.jpg

http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h471/royce_l/20120306_104323-2.jpg

I also switch it up with my grandfather's Omega watch from the 1960's or a sport calculator watch.

[oversteerdawg]

Nice...there's something undeniably cool about Stowa Fliegers.


I wear to work an 80th anniversary, LE, Stowa Flieger Durowe 7420. It is number 36 out of 100.

I made an effort to go with the German theme.

Stowa:
http://www.stowa.de/


http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h471/royce_l/20120306_105430-1.jpg

http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h471/royce_l/20120306_104323-1.jpg

I also switch it up with my grandfather's Omega watch from the 1960's or a sport calculator watch.

[roycel]

^ Thanks.

I like the Omega Speedmaster Triple a lot, but I don't think I could pull it off.

[anthony duane]

I wear to work an 80th anniversary, LE, Stowa Flieger Durowe 7420. It is number 36 out of 100.

I made an effort to go with the German theme.

Stowa:
http://www.stowa.de/


http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h471/royce_l/20120306_152839.jpg

http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h471/royce_l/20120306_104323-2.jpg

I also switch it up with my grandfather's Omega watch from the 1960's or a sport calculator watch.

I like this watch so much....looking on ebay as we speak!!!
Cool

[M3AVUS]

I like this watch so much....looking on ebay as we speak!!!
Cool

They are very good watches. Very clean. I believe it's a homage piece to old military or aviator watches.

Very clean matte dial with larger numerals.

[oversteerdawg]

I like this watch so much....looking on ebay as we speak!!!
Cool

Timezone.com is way better than ebay for finding watches.

[av8r4aa]

Yuck,
I can't stand ANY jewelery.
I drive naked.

[SharkInfested]

I can back Greg up on his claim, it wasn't pretty, but he does drive naked.

[oversteerdawg]

I can back Greg up on his claim, it wasn't pretty, but he does drive naked.

Mental note...don't buy seats from Greg.