The Omega Seamaster is a painstakingly restored original from the 50s. It is one of the first self-winding watches, with a pendulum-like mechanism that winds the watch using the motion of your arm and wrist. If the watch sits unworn for 48 hours, it stops! It also runs fast -- about 30 seconds a day. It has been appraised at $3,000. Whenever I wear a suit and tie (or better) I wear this watch.
I bought the Sharp watch for $5 ten years ago at a Radio Shack discontinued sale. Five years ago the batteries (it takes 3) ran out. I replaced them for $12. Last week they ran out again, but the replacements only cost $8 this time.
The Sharp keeps perfect time AND date AND the face lights up -- perfect for finding out just how long you've been bored by a movie. I wear this watch 24-7; when I change to the 'impressive' watch, I always apologize to the Sharp!
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