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05-05-2010 , 05:18 AM

#2926

Jusbe

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Any thoughts about this Hamilton Conservation GMT

Last edited by Jusbe; 05-05-2010 at 05:35 AM.

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05-05-2010 , 08:42 AM

#2927

Daddy Warbucks

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Hublot debuts new case that allows users to "try on" their watches

Good idea horribly executed imo

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05-05-2010 , 09:52 AM

#2928

JessterCPA

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Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 697

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Originally Posted by starchyy

I also think the Steelfish looks great. A little more simplistic than the other Breitlings tho.

Yes. No chronograph, which honestly, I never use on my Navi anyways. Steelfish is a clean look.

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05-05-2010 , 10:18 AM

#2929

NU Star

clever like that

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Originally Posted by Daddy Warbucks

Hublot debuts new case that allows users to "try on" their watches

Good idea horribly executed imo

I want a phone app with like 20 different brands that let's me virtually try them on.

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05-05-2010 , 01:00 PM

#2930

kingweed

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Originally Posted by Daddy Warbucks

Hublot debuts new case that allows users to "try on" their watches

Good idea horribly executed imo

That'd be a good idea.

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05-05-2010 , 03:04 PM

#2931

BearHustler

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Originally Posted by cxbxax

as an aside, never ask like-minded people whether a watch is too big for your wrist...like asking a breitling board whether 46mm is too big for your wrist 6.5" wrist...or a panerai board whether you can pull of a 47mm sub. not their fault, they're just desensitized to the "bigness" even though it looks ridiculous.

They covered this in a thread on Watchuseek. The consensus seemed to be that a watch is too big if there is "lug overhang" i.e. part of the watch sticks out from the side of your wrist.

Or alternatively, if the strap goes straight down from the lug instead of bending around your wrist.

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05-05-2010 , 03:07 PM

#2932

Daddy Warbucks

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I don't follow what you mean, was there examples in the thread?

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05-05-2010 , 03:27 PM

#2933

pvn

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Originally Posted by Daddy Warbucks

I don't follow what you mean, was there examples in the thread?

if the lugtip-to-lugtip dimension of the watch is bigger than the diameter of your wrist, it's too big.

I mean, that's just like, their opinion, man. But that's what they're saying.

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05-05-2010 , 03:50 PM

#2934

sba9630

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Originally Posted by Jusbe

Any thoughts about this Hamilton Conservation GMT

The watch is great, I especially like the crown guards. I'm not a fan of straps with rivets, it would have to go.

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05-05-2010 , 05:03 PM

#2935

dmkai3

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The Hamilton looks nice...for the visually impaired. Haha jk seriously though I like it a lot.

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05-07-2010 , 10:38 PM

#2936

trplthrt

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Originally Posted by Sly Caveat

Authorized dealers and online dealers are not mutually exclusive.

I have used www.alanfurman.com a few times and found their prices among the best. They are an actual storefront as well so this may be a good measuring stick to get a price quote.

-trplthrt

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05-08-2010 , 01:50 PM

#2937

chipchip

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Originally Posted by dmkai3

Do not pay MSRP. They should give you 10% off right away just for asking. Push for 25-30% off though. Buying from an authorized dealer is your safest bet since buying online there is always a small chance that the watch you're getting isn't legit.

what is msrp? and really 25-30%?

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05-08-2010 , 02:10 PM

#2938

Velocity

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Manufacturers
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Retail
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MSRP

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05-08-2010 , 03:13 PM

#2939

starchyy

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Originally Posted by chipchip

what is msrp? and really 25-30%?

Yah, 25% shouldn't be too hard to get.

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05-09-2010 , 12:30 AM

#2940

MrLix

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Originally Posted by Masq

Does anyone know what watch Ziigmund was wearing when he was playing in the heads up durrrr challenge? I thought it looked a bit like a Zenith but didn't get a great look at it. Image included, it's the best I could get.

Cant give u a good answer, but I'm pretty sure its not even a watch.
Much more likely it's a nuclear powered win-generator made in the shape of a watch for concealaments

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05-09-2010 , 03:14 AM

#2941

cxbxax

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picked up a white face, arabic markers chronomat evolution. will put up some pics next week when it comes. had to make a tough choice between that and a portuguese auto.

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05-09-2010 , 12:06 PM

#2942

craiggerz

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What bracelet? 2 tone? Please post pictures, I love that watch... really like the white face too.

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05-09-2010 , 05:30 PM

#2943

Daddy Warbucks

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Sexy

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05-09-2010 , 05:53 PM

#2944

fishdonkey

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Originally Posted by cxbxax

Heh, you're probably right. 6.5" here and loving my super avenger (48.4mm). I'm sure some find it silly, but to me the super avenger doesn't even look big. My other watches look tiny.

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05-11-2010 , 12:00 PM

#2945

mirrychristmas

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beast watch

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05-11-2010 , 02:10 PM

#2946

Lundchuss

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I just picked up this badboy.... Navitimer Montbrilliant Legende its 47mm

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05-11-2010 , 04:35 PM

#2947

cxbxax

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Originally Posted by craiggerz

What bracelet? 2 tone? Please post pictures, I love that watch... really like the white face too.

i don't like the TT stuff. here's an iphone wrist shot. almost 44mm but doesn't wear too big (big bezel). not as thick as i expected either at 17.1mm. wears like the skyracer i had.

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05-11-2010 , 05:41 PM

#2948

pvn

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I sold the Sea Devil. It was just too big and heavy for me. I already miss it but I know I was not going to wear it very much.

It's going to a good home, a guy in Guam who actually dives bought it. This watch is an incredible value in the $500 range but ultimately it just wasn't the right piece for me. The next Benarus project looks more suited to my taste, though.