Need Help Deciding.

[Stretch44]

Hey inner circle, need some help deciding on a watch from River Edge. My wife gave me the go ahead to get something for myself for Father's Day.

I'm down to the Hamilton Boulton or Junghans Meister Driver or a new intercooler for my car. I'm leaning heavily on the watches...



I love the blue and classic look of the Hamilton, but not sure about a rectangle case.



Something about the Junghans just speaks to me. I mean, look at it! It's just a little pricey.

[TheJohnP]

Hamilton Boulton mechanical

Pros:
- Cheaper at $537 with discount
- Looks better with OEM strap
- Fan of the tonneau case personally
- Sapphire crystal

Cons:
- Not a huge fan of roman numerals, but these are done well
- Solid caseback, so can't see the movement.
- Looks a tad thick at 11,2mm

Video of watch from a Vietnamese watch channel




Junghans Meister Driver mechanical

Pros:
- More versatile style
- Thinner case at 7.3mm
- Exhibition caseback
- I'm a big fan of the subsecond
- Harder to find on a good deal

Cons:
- More expensive at $777 with discount
- Doesn't look as good on OEM strap (not a problem, but still a con)
- Plexiglass crystal

Video of watch from Serious Watches




All in all, with only $240 difference, I'd vote Junghans.
Hamiltons eventually get discounted and cheaply on the grey market.
Junghans tend to hold value a little more from what I've found.

But if you can't justify the extra $$, the Hammy is a great option.

[MoT]

Junghans all the way. I really like the Boulton, but I love the Driver series.

[watchpalooza]

Junghans!

[Sporkboy]

Junghans for my vote as well, but it depends on How each watch would fit into your collection.

[McLovin]

That Boulton is cool and it definitely would be unique at least in my collection but I would go with the junghans out of the 2.

[Stretch44]

Thanks, guys! Just ordered the junghans. This'll be my second.

[Split-Time]

Thanks, guys! Just ordered the junghans. This'll be my second.

Does this mean that it is too late to talk about the car?

[Stretch44]

Thanks, guys! Just ordered the junghans. This'll be my second.

Does this mean that it is too late to talk about the car?

Absolutely not! I've got until early August to get the intercooler in. My father in law and I are doing a track day at Laguna Seca in August. I'll need the intercooler to run higher maps on JB4 and E85. He's got BMW 335i, it'll be fun!

[Dub Rubb]

Thanks, guys! Just ordered the junghans. This'll be my second.

Does this mean that it is too late to talk about the car?

Absolutely not! I've got until early August to get the intercooler in. My father in law and I are doing a track day at Laguna Seca in August. I'll need the intercooler to run higher maps on JB4 and E85. He's got BMW 335i, it'll be fun!

What, no invite bro? [emoji23] I'd watch out, I think the 335 will have the advantage there. I mean it really will come down to the driver, but I think he'll have the advantage through 5,6,9 and 10. You will have the AWD advantage and the HP advantage coming out of 11 and 2 for sure.

Should be a great time! I'd say spend the money on go pros personally!

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[Split-Time]

Thanks, guys! Just ordered the junghans. This'll be my second.

Does this mean that it is too late to talk about the car?

Absolutely not! I've got until early August to get the intercooler in. My father in law and I are doing a track day at Laguna Seca in August. I'll need the intercooler to run higher maps on JB4 and E85. He's got BMW 335i, it'll be fun!

That sounds like a lot of fun. I used to mess with cars all through high school, college and the first few years thereafter. But never since I have had two nickles to rub together .

[MoT]

Does this mean that it is too late to talk about the car?

Absolutely not! I've got until early August to get the intercooler in. My father in law and I are doing a track day at Laguna Seca in August. I'll need the intercooler to run higher maps on JB4 and E85. He's got BMW 335i, it'll be fun!

What, no invite bro? [emoji23] I'd watch out, I think the 335 will have the advantage there. I mean it really will come down to the driver, but I think he'll have the advantage through 5,6,9 and 10. You will have the AWD advantage and the HP advantage coming out of 11 and 2 for sure.

Should be a great time! I'd say spend the money on go pros personally!

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Until the HPFP gives out, anyway. (Yes, yes, I know that problem has mostly been resolved.)

[Stretch44]

Does this mean that it is too late to talk about the car?

Absolutely not! I've got until early August to get the intercooler in. My father in law and I are doing a track day at Laguna Seca in August. I'll need the intercooler to run higher maps on JB4 and E85. He's got BMW 335i, it'll be fun!

What, no invite bro? [emoji23] I'd watch out, I think the 335 will have the advantage there. I mean it really will come down to the driver, but I think he'll have the advantage through 5,6,9 and 10. You will have the AWD advantage and the HP advantage coming out of 11 and 2 for sure.

Should be a great time! I'd say spend the money on go pros personally!

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August 21st through SpeedSF. You're invited! Your A3 would be fun out there, the 2.0 Quattro is no slouch!

[Dub Rubb]

Absolutely not! I've got until early August to get the intercooler in. My father in law and I are doing a track day at Laguna Seca in August. I'll need the intercooler to run higher maps on JB4 and E85. He's got BMW 335i, it'll be fun!

What, no invite bro? [emoji23] I'd watch out, I think the 335 will have the advantage there. I mean it really will come down to the driver, but I think he'll have the advantage through 5,6,9 and 10. You will have the AWD advantage and the HP advantage coming out of 11 and 2 for sure.

Should be a great time! I'd say spend the money on go pros personally!

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August 21st through SpeedSF. You're invited! Your A3 would be fun out there, the 2.0 Quattro is no slouch!

If I still had the ST on the extremely sticky rubber, I would for sure be in! The 3.2 is a bit nose heavy, and the all seasons would probably just piss me off [emoji23]. Car sounds great though! I am looking forward to needing new tires lol.

Now if I could just ensure the MKII wouldn't leak oil or overheat, that would be a riot. Someday though bud, someday.

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[Stretch44]

What, no invite bro? [emoji23] I'd watch out, I think the 335 will have the advantage there. I mean it really will come down to the driver, but I think he'll have the advantage through 5,6,9 and 10. You will have the AWD advantage and the HP advantage coming out of 11 and 2 for sure.

Should be a great time! I'd say spend the money on go pros personally!

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August 21st through SpeedSF. You're invited! Your A3 would be fun out there, the 2.0 Quattro is no slouch!

If I still had the ST on the extremely sticky rubber, I would for sure be in! The 3.2 is a bit nose heavy, and the all seasons would probably just piss me off [emoji23]. Car sounds great though! I am looking forward to needing new tires lol.

Now if I could just ensure the MKII wouldn't leak oil or overheat, that would be a riot. Someday though bud, someday.

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Oh crap, I totally forgot the A3 Quattro was a 3.2 V6. I had a 1.8T FW A3, she was fun to drive and my first foray into Audi.

We almost signed up for Sears Point, but Laguna Seca is so much closer. Next time we'll get together... now I've just gotta decide on the watch I'll wear. I'm thinking my Hamilton Intra-matic.