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03-28-2011 , 08:54 PM

#5526

General Tsao

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Originally Posted by General Tsao

I really love the Jaeger LeCoultre Master Thin, in pink gold:

I may prefer it if it had all roman numerals, but does anyone know of a much cheaper watch that has the same looks?

BTW, what color would you all say the face is?

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03-28-2011 , 09:26 PM

#5527

Tyresias

journeyman

Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 343

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Originally Posted by silkyslim

Looking for info on the watch Paul Newman wore in the movie Exodus.

Gonna be reeeeally tough for us to help without a bigger picture I think.

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03-28-2011 , 09:40 PM

#5528

hos

enthusiast

Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 88

shot in the dark

looking for the name of a watch -
in this thread someone posted a link to another watch forum
the watch was semi-custom, like ordering what color scheme maybe, i think it was around 700-2000 lol, there was a wait time
very very plain/sterile dial/case, kinda like ordering a semi-custom pilot
not a diver or chrono, no subdials
the dial was a beautiful gray in several angle shots, then a straight on photo revealed it was white
not a mainstream brand
possibly german

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03-28-2011 , 09:50 PM

#5529

Tyresias

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New Bremont entry level piece out, retail will be about 4k, and I like it:

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03-28-2011 , 09:53 PM

#5530

amoeba

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Was it when I posted the Dornbluth and Sohn ? that matches everything but the price.

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03-28-2011 , 09:57 PM

#5531

hos

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Originally Posted by amoeba

Was it when I posted the Dornbluth and Sohn ? that matches everything but the price.

yesss maybe, searching this thread now

found it! http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/sh...postcount=4441

thank you

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03-28-2011 , 10:50 PM

#5532

halfninja

centurion

Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 180

Just saw this new citizen watch to be released in a limited quantity this fall. Dibs

http://www.citizenwatch.jp/baselworl...satellite.html

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03-28-2011 , 11:11 PM

#5533

ZackAttack

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Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 548

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tyresias

New Bremont entry level piece out, retail will be about 4k, and I like it:

Came.

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03-29-2011 , 12:02 AM

#5534

pvn

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That Bremont is weak. There are probably 40,000 other versions of that watch that are better and cost less. I guess if you like Futura then go for it but other than that, IWC Mark XVI pwns that Bremont completely.

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03-29-2011 , 12:59 AM

#5535

ISF

old hand

Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,967

My current 7 watch lineup. Will add pics when I get back to the states.

Suit watches:
JLC Ultra-Thin
Panerai 283
Rolex Daytona SS white

Versatile but mostly casual watches
Rolex Seadweller
Breitling Chrono Cockpit two tone on leather
Omega Seamaster electric blue

Beater
Panerai 177 (wearing now on surf trip)

Next purchase
ROO safari

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03-29-2011 , 04:01 AM

#5536

sba9630

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Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 4,510

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tyresias

Gonna be reeeeally tough for us to help without a bigger picture I think.

Link to somewhat bigger Newman watch picture.

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03-29-2011 , 01:19 PM

#5537

amoeba

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Originally Posted by Tyresias

1. 50k spending max based on MSRP.
2. No fewer than 4 watches.
3. Treat the list as if you can't ever own watch that is NOT on the list, so make sure to include something for all purposes that ever come up for you.
4. There must be a substantial difference between each piece.

I'm fine with this set of rules aside from number 2. really think there should be a set number of watches assuming we are going by the standard snake draft.

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03-29-2011 , 01:48 PM

#5538

JessterCPA

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Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 697

^^ Agreed..and the number needs to be high enough to make the savvy shopper have an edge. I'm thinking min 8.

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03-29-2011 , 02:43 PM

#5539

dibbs

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1. Dress
JLC Master Control Moon

2. Sport
Rolex Milgauss

3. Diver
IWC Aquatimer

4. Chrono
IWC Pilot Chrono

5. Beater
Panerai Luminor Marina

6. Guilty
I'd probably use this on some vintage JLC or something, or maybe another diver, every spring I tend to fiend for new divers.

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03-29-2011 , 03:30 PM

#5540

Tyresias

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Quote:

Originally Posted by JessterCPA

^^ Agreed..and the number needs to be high enough to make the savvy shopper have an edge. I'm thinking min 8.

Actually this is a better idea. I like 8.

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03-29-2011 , 04:06 PM

#5541

icepick

old hand

Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,756

1. Dress

Tough to beat the IWC Portoguese.

2. Sport

Seiko SUS 4S15

3. Diver

Darth Tuna

4. Chrono

I don't like chronos.

4. Beater

5. Guilty

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03-29-2011 , 04:37 PM

#5542

JessterCPA

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If you are gonna pick a portugese, don't pick the chrono (especially if you dont like chronos). Go for the Regulator or straight 5001.

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03-29-2011 , 05:11 PM

#5543

amoeba

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I have never seen that Seiko SUS 4S15 before, is that a JDM? Also, since it says hi-beat on the dial, does that mean it beats at 36,000 like the grand seiko hi beats or 28,800?

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03-29-2011 , 05:16 PM

#5544

pvn

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That's SCFF001. Long discontinued, and yes, it was a JDM issue. it's a 4S15 movement, which is 28,800 IIRC.

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03-29-2011 , 05:34 PM

#5545

amoeba

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I looked up the 4s15 and it said it was hacking but didn't mention if it was handwinding. I assume it is but do you know PVN?

Also, any experience with how the 4s15 is compared to say the 6r15?

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03-29-2011 , 05:53 PM

#5546

pvn

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4s15 is reportedly a pretty nice movement, but I've never really read up on it much or handled a piece with one for any significant amount of time.

http://forums.watchuseek.com/f21/wha...ml#post2078851

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03-29-2011 , 08:57 PM

#5547

icepick

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Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,756

Quote:

Originally Posted by JessterCPA

If you are gonna pick a portugese, don't pick the chrono (especially if you dont like chronos). Go for the Regulator or straight 5001.

Couldn't find a good pic of one in my 30 second search for it.

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03-30-2011 , 11:48 PM

#5548

Grasshopp3r

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Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 4,276

Does anyone have any comments about Croton? How about this one in particular?

http://www.timezone123.com/watches/M...07215SSSL.html

Also, does anyone have a reccomendation for a thin, metal or titanium band watch?

Thanks

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03-31-2011 , 01:31 AM

#5549

amoeba

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You're not going to get titanium in the under $100 price range.

I don't know what to tell you about a $59 quartz. If you like the style, just get it. Personally I think the thin mesh bracelet is nice, nicer than the folding metal bracelets you usually get in this price range.

So yeah, its not an great deal but not terrible either. get it if you like it.