seventhexile Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 (edited) So Nixon lost the watch I sent them... And they no longer make that model watch - fuu them! I really liked that watch Anyways, they offered me the $ I originally bought it for 2 years ago. However i have to put it towards a new watch from there site. The price of their watches has gone up over the years haha. Everything I really like is quite expensive, but I found this one which is just.. well.. unique haha So I was thinking I might as well try something different since my options are limited. Which of these wood inlays do you guys like best: Walnut wood Or Teak wood What do you guys think? Edited July 7, 2011 by seventhexile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zeleni kukuruz Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 Its such a spaced out watch so i think walnut is boring on this one. So i would go with the teak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 Its such a spaced out watch so i think walnut is boring on this one. So i would go with the teak I would have said 'understated' Personally, I prefer the walnut, it creates a nice contrast, where I think the teak looks a bit 'washed out' by comparison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 (edited) Walnut. Teak is too ... something. If they lost your watch ... inexcusable ... they could at least offer to give you a newer model, instead of the value yo paid 2 years ago. It costs a lot less to make a watch than you think. Edited July 7, 2011 by Jkay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VesperMatt Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 (edited) And I like the walnut. Makes me imagine Don Draper's office in the first three seasons or some mid-century bachelor pad. I also think because of how dark it is, it would mesh easier with dressier outfits. I imagine the guy wearing the teak version has board shorts and a flower print shirt on (which I think is supposed to be Nixon's demographic, though). Edited July 7, 2011 by VespaMatt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 Of these two choices I would opt for the Walnut. But, if I had my druthers, I think Rosewood would look bitchin'! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 The walnut for sure. But if I had my druthers, I'd go with Bubinga. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seventhexile Posted July 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 They used to have a bamboo one And a resaca wood one that I thought was pretty cool. Would have trouble matching it to clothing... But a neat green wood none the less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opti Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 Walnut and dont look back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThinkBachs Posted July 8, 2011 Report Share Posted July 8, 2011 I have to go Walnut- Teak reminds me too much of my bathroom. On the other hand, Teak is a great wood for durability and water resistance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbjoer Posted July 8, 2011 Report Share Posted July 8, 2011 Look at yourself. Which colour looks best on you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmj Posted July 8, 2011 Report Share Posted July 8, 2011 TEAK all the way. One of my favourite timbers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThinkBachs Posted July 8, 2011 Report Share Posted July 8, 2011 Look at yourself. Which colour looks best on you? I was waiting for someone to post this comment- Right up there with "use the search feature," and "GLWTS!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteM Posted July 8, 2011 Report Share Posted July 8, 2011 +1 with JK.... Why are they only offering you the price of the watch 2 years ago? Surely if they except responsibility then the price should be what it would cost to buy one today..... and if its no longer available then surely the value goes up in replacement terms... ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seventhexile Posted July 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 Thx guys went for the walnut one. I definitely think it will be an interesting watch haha Still miss my old watch though, but hey life goes one - make the best of what you're given right +1 with JK.... Why are they only offering you the price of the watch 2 years ago? Surely if they except responsibility then the price should be what it would cost to buy one today..... and if its no longer available then surely the value goes up in replacement terms... ?? You know normally I'd argue with them to no end over something like this, but Nixon has been really good to me in the past. On a good note the new watch does come with a full 2 year warranty and all that jaz.. at least that's sometime haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 What an interesting design. Quite intriguing. The Walnut's a nice look, but at the same time also reminds me of the wood panneling found on the side of a station wagon The teak has a bit of a cleaner look, I think; I also like the direction (north/south) of the teak's grain, as well as the contrast of the grain. Adds just a bit more depth and character. But overall, both look nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbjoer Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 (edited) I was waiting for someone to post this comment- Right up there with "use the search feature," and "GLWTS!" No - not so. A watch is meant to be worn. Your skin colour is the base from which the rest follows. It doesn't matter how it looks on it's own. Hence: Look at yourself. Especially when you are looking at nuances of the same colour as is the case here. Edited July 10, 2011 by mbjoer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seventhexile Posted July 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 No - not so. A watch is meant to be worn. Your skin colour is the base from which the rest follows. It doesn't matter how it looks on it's own. Hence: Look at yourself. Especially when you are looking at nuances of the same colour as is the case here. I always like to try on a watch at an AD before buying a rep of it haha. Sadly though no AD's around here sell this specific Nixon watch. Had to do this one all by guesstimation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbjoer Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 I always like to try on a watch at an AD before buying a rep of it haha. Sadly though no AD's around here sell this specific Nixon watch. Had to do this one all by guesstimation Use your own colouring as the starting point for the guesstimation. I am pale, blond and blue. On me the teak would look best. I say that even though on it's own I prefer the walnut for it's warmer colouring. What is right for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6541 Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 I think you made the right choice. I do like the walnut! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 I just realized what is wrong with the teak. It looks like you are wearing a bracelet made of human hair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seventhexile Posted July 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 I just realized what is wrong with the teak. It looks like you are wearing a bracelet made of human hair. Hahaha now that you said that - I can't look at the teak band the same way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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