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05-26-2010 , 09:49 AM

#3076

pvn

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Originally Posted by trplthrt

Anyone familiar with Zulu like watch straps but heavy duty cotton based? Is there such a thing?

IIRC I've seen canvas nato-type straps before.

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05-26-2010 , 12:14 PM

#3077

dmkai3

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Holy **** @ Rafa's watch. I expected Federer to wear his Rolex for a match before Nadal ever wore one.

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05-26-2010 , 12:32 PM

#3078

dmkai3

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Woman suing after $24k Rolex is stolen at airport security.

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05-26-2010 , 12:35 PM

#3079

trplthrt

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Originally Posted by pvn

IIRC I've seen canvas nato-type straps before.

If you come across any links or anything, would appreciate it. Thanks

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05-26-2010 , 12:44 PM

#3080

dibbs

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Originally Posted by trplthrt

Like those Enzo's.. not familiar with them.. would love to see a non-PVD shot.

They're a small outfit whose whole schtick is that they don't advertise, he puts out small numbers but has a pretty loyal fanbase on watch forums, popular with modders etc. You can get most of their stuff used in the high end of the >1k range.

Hodinkee writeup of one his most recent pieces.

"Sub hatch" bezel:

Another PVD shot:

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05-26-2010 , 01:04 PM

#3081

trplthrt

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Thanks for the info dibbs.. will definitely check them out more.

Anyone have any thoughts on the new Dievas model they put out? Thinking would look great on a Maratec Zulu black w/ blue stripe.

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05-26-2010 , 06:46 PM

#3082

pokerplease

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Originally Posted by dmkai3

Woman suing after $24k Rolex is stolen at airport security.

I f'ing hate agents that make you do this. It's only occurred to me flying out of Vegas where they also tossed something out of my toiletries bag because it was like 107g (limit is 100g). Happened in Frankfurt too (f that place).

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05-26-2010 , 07:03 PM

#3083

steamraise

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Originally Posted by trplthrt

Like those Enzo's..

Enzo is working on something new.
http://www.enzomechana.com/em/forum/...st=0&sk=t&sd=a

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05-26-2010 , 07:30 PM

#3084

trplthrt

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I will check 'em out.. don't love the huge caseback styles..

If anyone comes across an original Scorpion (now Serket) Reef Diver, let me know! I'm intrigued by the new 2.0 model, but the crown seems too oversized. The original model looks awesome, only 100 made, so hard to find. If anyone has any good info on this company (pros,cons), let me know.

Original Reef Diver 1.0;

Reef Diver 2.0;

Last edited by trplthrt; 05-26-2010 at 07:32 PM. Reason: Added 2.0 pic

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05-27-2010 , 02:33 AM

#3085

ChipWrecked

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My Vostok Amphibia 'Scuba Dude' with appropriate beverage.

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05-27-2010 , 05:33 AM

#3086

fieldyb

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Originally Posted by dmkai3

Holy **** @ Rafa's watch. I expected Federer to wear his Rolex for a match before Nadal ever wore one.

i guess Rolex have to learn how to make it that light first.

but seriously, federer needs an upgrade now....he's no longer baller...

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05-27-2010 , 11:33 AM

#3087

dmkai3

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Originally Posted by fieldyb

i guess Rolex have to learn how to make it that light first.

but seriously, federer needs an upgrade now....he's no longer baller...

Justine Henin wears one during matches. http://www.rolex.com/en/world-of-rol...enin?view=html

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05-27-2010 , 06:32 PM

#3088

ChipWrecked

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Originally Posted by pvn

Richard Mille RM 027 Tourbillon

$500k. Wearing a tourby while playing tennis: straight balla.

http://sports.yahoo.com/tennis/blog/...urn=ten,243604

Aw yeah. Even more balla is gettin paid to wear the watch.

Mr. Nadal played his first match since making a deal with Richard Mille, a French designer of very expensive timepieces, to wear a new $525,000 watch during games...

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05-27-2010 , 06:48 PM

#3089

Daddy Warbucks

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Without knowing the amount of money most top tennis stars are on, I still kind of assumed that. Even with 50 million thats a lot of money to spend on a single item, and i doubt he'd willingly wear it then playing a high velocity sport.

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05-27-2010 , 06:48 PM

#3090

6pacshakur

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05-27-2010 , 07:13 PM

#3091

MrLix

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Originally Posted by pvn

Richard Mille RM 027 Tourbillon

$500k. Wearing a tourby while playing tennis: straight balla.

Looks awesome. But seriously IRL; How do you tell what time it is without staring at it for like ten seconds...?

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05-27-2010 , 08:03 PM

#3092

pvn

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Originally Posted by 6pacshakur

gay.

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05-27-2010 , 08:44 PM

#3093

burkoboy

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That must be some sort of new-ish tourbillion because tourbillions aren't made for like high impact and what not.

There is one thats brand new from Glashutte caled Sport EVO tourbillion that has shock absorbers and is supposed to be the first tourb made that is for the "active" lifestyle such as golf, boating, tennis, etc.

That is one sick ass watch though.

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05-27-2010 , 08:49 PM

#3094

6pacshakur

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Originally Posted by pvn

gay.

raw

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05-27-2010 , 11:51 PM

#3095

amoeba

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how legit is this site?

http://www.tourbillonwatches.com/tou...n-watches.html

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05-28-2010 , 08:17 AM

#3096

burkoboy

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Originally Posted by amoeba

how legit is this site?

http://www.tourbillonwatches.com/tou...n-watches.html

Looks legit but why the FK would you waste your money on something like that?

For 6k buy a brand that is well known, will hold its value, and you will actually be able to resell in case you need to down the road.

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05-28-2010 , 10:56 AM

#3097

Badminton

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Thoughts on this?

I think it's a pretty cool casual watch.

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05-28-2010 , 11:50 AM

#3098

amoeba

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Originally Posted by burkoboy

well I mean to each their own but spending 1k on a watch with a working tourby seems like a good idea if you are a fan of watchmaking and don't see the purchase as an investment.

actually I'm looking at this thread also and it seems that one could potentially get a tourby for less than $500? I don't know, that seems like a low price to pay for something that might give a lot of personal enjoyment.

http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthread.php?t=366214

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05-28-2010 , 03:23 PM

#3099

cxbxax

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$500 tourbillon sounds like an oxymoron to me. not sure how much "work" would go into a mass-produced $500 tourbillons. so instead of a highly skilled watchmaker painstakingly putting this horological wonder together by hand, you have an assembly line of 50 middle-aged chinese workers slapping parts together.

i'm probably oversimplifying the process but honestly what do you get out of owning a $500 tourbillon? because on the other end people don't buy 5k swiss watches to tell time.