I want to get my dad a watch for the holidays. I've tried before, but he always goes back to his plastic women's Ironman digital. Any suggestions for a thin, smallish, digital but still fashionable watch for everyday, casual wear? It doesn't need tons of functions -- time and alarm. Stopwatch would be a bonus but not necessary.
posted by SampleSize
on Dec 18, 2008 -
8 answers
Looking to buy a new watch, something nice for daily wear but that won't break the bank. Suggest some great watch-makers. Looking for reputable and quality watch company suggestions. Criteria and background expanded on in full q!
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posted by PetiePal
on Dec 17, 2008 -
26 answers
I need a recommendation for a watch store or jeweller in New York City.
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posted by cazoo
on Dec 14, 2008 -
4 answers
animated movie or cartoon filter: 15-20 years old, astronaut, had a cool watch, maybe some anime stylings.
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posted by losvedir
on Nov 8, 2008 -
6 answers
Where is a cheap place to go in Manhattan (Chinatown?) to get a new leather brown wrist band as well as get the battery replaced for my watch.
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posted by Juggermatt
on Nov 1, 2008 -
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I'm going to be in Geneva, Switzerland on business in a couple of weeks, and am interested in picking up a watch there. Any recommendations of where to look for something not crazy expensive?
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posted by barc0001
on Oct 17, 2008 -
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I'd like to buy a matching pair of black leather wrist cuffs. And I'd like one of the cuffs to work as a watch band. Does this exist? Where can I find it?
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posted by serazin
on Oct 14, 2008 -
8 answers
Hello fellow Americans and concerned citizens around the world. Please help me find a bar in downtown Manhattan where I can watch the presidential debate tonight.
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posted by foxy_hedgehog
on Oct 7, 2008 -
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I have an Accurist chronograph watch that I bought about 5 years ago and every so often it insists that the date is invalid and jumps forwards one month and one day. Before I dump it in the bin and buy a decent watch, can you help me set it correctly?
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posted by mr_silver
on Sep 30, 2008 -
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How can I get used to wearing a wristwatch?
I have not worn one for a while (4 years) because of an inability to get used to them. Now it is a requirement that I wear one.
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posted by ooklala
on Sep 19, 2008 -
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How do I choose a higher streaming rate when I'm using Netflix's "Watch Now" feature? Right now I'm using a 768 connection, and it's fine for everyday life, except that I can't watch netflix watch now movies in a decent quality. I don't mind waiting for my computer to buffer the entire thing before I watch it, but I can't find a way to choose the stream that I want.
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posted by razdrez
on Sep 7, 2008 -
5 answers
Will they take my watch away at the airport? It is digital Casio Pathfinder with a barometer, thermometer, compass, and altimeter. I'm flying in about 6 hours, and I really don't want to lose my watch, but I want to take it with me.
posted by The World Famous
on Sep 6, 2008 -
15 answers
Are there any sites online that let people watch movies or listen to music in sync with each other?
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posted by Syntoad
on Aug 22, 2008 -
5 answers
I have approx. $1500-2000 to get my fiance a nice watch for a wedding gift. Help me choose the best men's watch for this price range!
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posted by 20something
on Jul 13, 2008 -
16 answers
I'm trying to find on OLD casio (i'm pretty sure) digital musical watch. Any ideas either where to look or at least identify the model?
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posted by foodybat
on Jun 28, 2008 -
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I'm looking for
this watch, designed by Naoto Fukazawa. It is NOT part of his collection for Issey Miyake, nor was it designed for
±0. I can't find any details about it beyond what's on the IDEO page, and I'm guessing my inability to google in Japanese might be the problem. Help!
posted by symbebekos
on Jun 25, 2008 -
5 answers
I've lost or broken my third watch in three months! Help me find a cheap, seawater-proof watch.
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posted by ilyanassa
on Jun 19, 2008 -
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On buying a nice watch: if I go with a local jeweler, the watch I'm after will run me about $900. If I go with an online retailer (or trust someone on the forums at
timezone.com) I can get it for $400 - $600. Aside from the cost difference, what are the pros and cons of each?
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posted by aladfar
on Apr 29, 2008 -
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Mechanical Watchfilter: How does a balance spring remain wound, so as to keep the balance wheel moving back and forth?
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posted by lonemantis
on Mar 15, 2008 -
6 answers
Can anyone recommend the best way to watch movies, stored as avi's or mpeg's on a MacBook Pro, on a Sony Wega TV that's about eight years old? Is something like Apple TV the best, or a device like the Galaxy Tvisto Amazon used to sell? I realize my relatively old-school TV may make things harder...
posted by jgballard
on Feb 19, 2008 -
15 answers
I have several Swatch watches that have all lost a small piece of glass set in the knob used to change the time. Can this be replaced? I've been to several Swatch stores that have told me they can't fix this. What about a jeweler?
posted by anonymous78
on Jan 16, 2008 -
2 answers
I have a 15 year old Seiko chronograph watch which needs a new movement. Can you recommend a good, honest watch repair service to replace the movement?
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posted by tristanshout
on Oct 13, 2007 -
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I need to replace the battery in an old timex watch ( about 30 years old ) -- I just need to know if I need to send it somewhere or if I can get a replacement battery in a store .. if so, where or what store ? Thanks!
posted by jason9009
on Oct 12, 2007 -
9 answers
Help my friend set her new digital watch! The packaging has no instructions, and the buttons are not labeled.
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posted by Many bubbles
on Sep 18, 2007 -
9 answers
I'd like to find a San Francisco based antique watch repair shop that does impeccable work. Price is not an issue, as the watch is the only thing I have from my great-grandmother and is of the utmost sentimental value. The wristwatch is silver, with no visible manufacturer's mark, and is approximately 85 years old. The face needs cleaning and the mechanism likely is in decent shape, but needs cleaning as well.
posted by judith
on Jun 12, 2007 -
6 answers
Is there a stopwatch that will play an alarm every X minutes until I tell it to stop?
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posted by jesirose
on Apr 21, 2007 -
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Looking for a watch that tells near-perfect time, doesn't require winding or battery replacement, has a comfortable band in hot and cold weather and will last at least 10 years. It just needs to show the time and preferably the date. It's either got to be something very special, or at the lowest price which meets the above standards. Style and uncomplicatedness a bonus.
posted by DirtyCreature
on Apr 5, 2007 -
41 answers
How can I get an alert when changes to an online PDF have occurred. Simple solutions will carry the day. The closer to free, the better.
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posted by mfitz
on Apr 3, 2007 -
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I'm looking for a digital watch that has both a timer (set the amount of time and it counts down) and a stopwatch (starts at zero and counts up) that doesn't beep when you press any of the buttons to start or stop the timer/stopwatch.
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posted by buriedpaul
on Mar 28, 2007 -
14 answers
What is the ID of an analog watch with compass worn by the Myles Leland character on Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye. ? [Spoiler inside]
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posted by Mitheral
on Mar 11, 2007 -
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Nike Watches -- is the Nike Triax Speed 300 worth it? I've had problems with the resin bands on older models.
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posted by frogan
on Jan 23, 2007 -
6 answers
I am looking for a small device that I can either wear or carry in my pocket that will beep, ring, and/or vibrate at a pre-set interval. (I'm thinking every 15 minutes.) I am an easily distracted individual, and I think that this would help me focus on what I should be doing at the moment.
posted by qvtqht
on Jan 10, 2007 -
13 answers
Where can I find a small clip-on clock that is extremely durable - preferably without spending an arm and a leg.
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posted by markblasco
on Jan 8, 2007 -
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