|
08-07-2021, 02:36 PM | #1 |
Lieutenant
971
Rep 537
Posts |
BMW Watches
This is a question about the various BWM / M-Sport watches. I have my dress, work, dive....watches from the major brands. However, I was thinking about buying a cheap "cars & coffee / meet & greet" BMW watch. Are there any of the $300-$500 (or cheaper) BMW watches that are actually half-decent quality?
I see a lot of ICE watches but I'm not familiar with them and they seem to be overpriced for what they appear to be. However, please provide your opinion on any of these watches that are actually worth the asking prices for them. |
08-07-2021, 07:27 PM | #2 |
BMW Owner Since 1971
2469
Rep 1,504
Posts
Drives: 1964 700 Sport Cabriolet
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Central Virginia
|
I didn't think this was a bad buy at around $200 from Amazon. The box says it is a Fossil product. The band is well made, too.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07R1XHQPH...roduct_details |
Appreciate
2
DenverSteve970.50 JJ 911SC25727.00 |
08-08-2021, 07:40 AM | #4 |
BMW Owner Since 1971
2469
Rep 1,504
Posts
Drives: 1964 700 Sport Cabriolet
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Central Virginia
|
It's full stainless, billet-link band, quality latch with push-button release, and the body feels heavy and strong. BMW logos tastefully engraved/embossed on the crown, clasp, and the back plate. My normal go-to watches are the $800 Victorinox chronographs and this one is nearly as hefty. As I said, not a bad buy for $200 and with Amazon Prime you can always return it if you don't like it.
|
Appreciate
1
DenverSteve970.50 |
08-08-2021, 05:56 PM | #6 |
Lieutenant
379
Rep 422
Posts
Drives: 2017 F31 328dx
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Upstate NY
|
|
Appreciate
1
DenverSteve970.50 |
08-10-2021, 03:49 PM | #9 |
No one sleep in Tokyo
954
Rep 1,506
Posts
Drives: 2011 E90 328i//1995 E34 530i
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: San Diego, California -> Austin, Texas
|
I'm somewhat of a watch snob, and I have never seen a BMW watch that was not a quartz "mall-quality" shitter. Omega makes some fantastic motorsport Speedmaster, a lot of really unique options with the Reduced Speedmaster models, F1 related, Michael Schumacher Editions, etc. Those are out of your price range still.
I would honestly recommend you look at Seiko Divers like the SKX007/9, or one of the SARB seikos. Very nice and robust mechanical watches for quite cheap! The SARB watches are a bit less sporty, more dressy - perfect all rounder. The Seiko SKX007 is a fantastic sports/casual/everyday watch. Seriously, the amount of Rolex collectors that I know who have at least 1-2 Seiko SKX watches would astound you.
__________________
2011 E90 328i, 1995 E34 530i, 1992 E32 740i, 1991 E34 525i
|
Appreciate
0
|
08-11-2021, 12:07 PM | #11 |
Cailín gan eagla.
80058
Rep 1,042
Posts |
To my knowledge, the current crop of BMW watches, ICE notwithstanding, are made/distributed by the FOSSIL Group in the US.. ( I.E. Zodiac... etc.)
|
Appreciate
1
DenverSteve970.50 |
08-22-2021, 11:03 PM | #13 | |
Private (and reserved, existential)
8787
Rep 120
Posts
Drives: 2020 X3M40i; 2001 Z3
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Evergreen, CO
|
Quote:
Enjoy |
|
Appreciate
1
DenverSteve970.50 |
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
|
|