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Re: Moto 360

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Post by lewaldman » Fri, Mar 21, 2014, 3:49 PM UTC

User8712 wrote: post #301

lewaldman wrote: post #183

Earlier quoted context omitted.

This was, by far the best cost/benefit watch that I found latelly: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004VR9HP2/ref=oh_details_o... Also, Swatch have some very nice ones, with a VERY good price.

Why does everyone go crazy about the timex weekender? Am I the only person that thinks it looks like a dollar store watch for children?

Honestly, I really like the design. :)

Simple, round, small.

With this round steel case, you could even exchange the wristband for a brown lethear one and get a more mature look (all this for only 30 bucks).

Re: Moto 360

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Post by viame » Fri, Mar 21, 2014, 7:32 PM UTC

SeanA208 wrote: post #415

viame wrote: post #405

If you want a watch, you should buy a good Swiss watch, you don't need this cheap crap on your hand, unless you are 15 years old (which btw is a market on its own). I don't know why people invest in these things. I don't know where this vision is coming from, but this is not a tech breakthrough. These things will not be used in the long run, period. Do you think that Eric Migicovsky wears a freaking pebble watch? I h…

This is a pretty shallow, close minded perspective.

A watch on a man's hand is like a sexy pair of shoes or a purse on a woman, and it is not my place or time to teach you that. Once you grow older you will understand it.

And like i said, some people will definitely go for it.

Re: Moto 360

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Post by viame » Fri, Mar 21, 2014, 7:43 PM UTC

fla wrote: post #414

viame wrote: post #405

If you want a watch, you should buy a good Swiss watch, you don't need this cheap crap on your hand, unless you are 15 years old (which btw is a market on its own). I don't know why people invest in these things. I don't know where this vision is coming from, but this is not a tech breakthrough. These things will not be used in the long run, period. Do you think that Eric Migicovsky wears a freaking pebble watch? I h…

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Thanks, I will definitely check it out.

Re: Moto 360

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Post by viame » Fri, Mar 21, 2014, 9:29 PM UTC

SeanA208 wrote: post #415

viame wrote: post #405

If you want a watch, you should buy a good Swiss watch, you don't need this cheap crap on your hand, unless you are 15 years old (which btw is a market on its own). I don't know why people invest in these things. I don't know where this vision is coming from, but this is not a tech breakthrough. These things will not be used in the long run, period. Do you think that Eric Migicovsky wears a freaking pebble watch? I h…

This is a pretty shallow, close minded perspective.

"I don't know why people invest in these things. I don't know where this vision is coming from, but this is not a tech breakthrough." < I don't like the comment that I made here, it was a little harsh but written in the moment. Thanks