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06-04-2010 , 07:18 PM

#3126

Trucero

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What's everyone think of ESQ watches? They are made by Movado and have a swiss movement.

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06-04-2010 , 11:25 PM

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rjoefish

Got Out the Vote

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The watch that could have cost me my job

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06-05-2010 , 12:11 AM

#3128

pvn

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Originally Posted by rjoefish

The watch that could have cost me my job

Lol.

Thnx.

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06-06-2010 , 06:06 AM

#3129

cxbxax

journeyman

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yay or nay? i think i like it...maybe a bit too out there to actually consider but i like the concept.

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06-06-2010 , 06:12 AM

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kingweed

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A nay from me.

Just don't like the style of it.

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06-06-2010 , 08:44 AM

#3131

Tempel

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yeah thats pretentious, which usually = ugly, like in this case.

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06-06-2010 , 08:55 AM

#3132

donkeyboy123

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I agree with the posters above. Congrats on the navitimer, looks sick!

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06-06-2010 , 11:09 AM

#3133

steamraise

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Originally Posted by cxbxax

yay or nay?

That's horrible.

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06-06-2010 , 11:45 AM

#3134

steamraise

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06-06-2010 , 01:55 PM

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donny0

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Any thoughts on the below watches? I just got a bunch of amazon credits for my birthday and am looking to expand my collection (which is just an orange monster atm

). I'm looking for something more classic/conservative. I've been loving some of the pilot watches shown...

http://www.amazon.com/Messerschmitt-...pd_sbs_watch_4

http://www.amazon.com/Zeno-Automatic...pd_sbs_watch_5

http://www.amazon.com/Chase-Durer-Me...pd_sbs_watch_6

http://www.amazon.com/Mondaine-Night...846454&sr=1-11

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06-06-2010 , 11:36 PM

#3136

trplthrt

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While I wait on my Sinn U1, my latest obsession has been the Ball Hydrocarbon watches... anyone have any thoughts on these? Not my ideal size (44mm+), but the Mad Cow model at 42mm is damn cool.

http://www.righttime.com/rt/ball/eng...ydrocarbon.htm

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06-06-2010 , 11:38 PM

#3137

trplthrt

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Originally Posted by donny0

Any thoughts on the below watches? I just got a bunch of amazon credits for my birthday and am looking to expand my collection (which is just an orange monster atm

If you like the Pilot style and are looking for a watch sub $500, I would suggest you look in to Steinhart and Tourby. A lot also depends on the size you're looking for.

I have heard some good things re Chase-Durer brand, but not familiar first hand.

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06-07-2010 , 11:11 AM

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jws43yale

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Originally Posted by trplthrt

If you want a stellar and gorgeous pilot for a great bargain, get the Prometheus Recon 5. Boutique Portuguese manufacturer and I think there are a good set of pics a few pages back.

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06-07-2010 , 05:53 PM

#3139

rubenrtv

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Originally Posted by Badminton

Thoughts on this?

I think it's a pretty cool casual watch.

Yeah I like it a lot for a casual watch

I just bought one of those and one of these while looking at Hublots. I impulse buy a lot :P

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06-07-2010 , 06:04 PM

#3140

pvn

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I have a marathon JSAR I'm selling if anyone is interested.

47mm (17mm thick!), 300m, drilled lugs. High-torque quartz movement. This thing is big.

it has the bracelet and is about 92%. Some minor desk diving swirlies etc. Box and "papers" included.

you can see it on the bracelet in the video here: http://countycomm.com/jsar.htm

$575. PM me if you're interested.

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06-08-2010 , 01:29 PM

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Tempel

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just got a random gift from gf: 1960's longines to add to the collection!

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06-08-2010 , 01:34 PM

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pvn

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A+ IMO. How big is that?

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06-08-2010 , 02:58 PM

#3143

JessterCPA

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If it's a 60's model..my guess is it's a 36-37mm or so.

Beautiful watch.

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06-08-2010 , 03:14 PM

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dmkai3

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Originally Posted by Tempel

just got a random gift from gf: 1960's longines to add to the collection!

Marry her.

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06-08-2010 , 03:29 PM

#3145

Tempel

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Originally Posted by JessterCPA

If it's a 60's model..my guess is it's a 36-37mm or so.

Beautiful watch.

yeah this would be my guesstimate too.

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06-08-2010 , 03:30 PM

#3146

Tempel

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Originally Posted by dmkai3

Marry her.

marriage is a tarp

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06-10-2010 , 04:20 PM

#3147

zerosum79

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Got a HU from my wife that she was searching watches for me. Current watch is a citizen ecodrive calibre 8700. I love it but wouldn't mind a different watch. Something analog with nice face and metal band. I need a recommendation in the $500-$600 range as the 1000 mark has her gun-shy. I think that takes Oris, Omega and some of the other watches I was interested in out of the equation.

thoughts/recommendations?

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06-10-2010 , 04:26 PM

#3148

pvn

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Originally Posted by zerosum79

do you care about size? styles? Diver, sporty, dress?

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06-10-2010 , 06:29 PM

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zerosum79

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Originally Posted by pvn

do you care about size? styles? Diver, sporty, dress?

I like the Tissot cronographs. That's about the standard style I wear right now. I like metal bands and something less than fully dressy would be good. Diver is cool, so is Racing. Partially skeletonized is also intriguing.

I was checking out the Tissot T-racing series but that is probably too sporty. BTW. Wife said <$1000 may be a possibility.

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