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12-04-2011 , 11:29 AM

#8026

pvn

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Originally Posted by Everlastrr

That Rolex is somewhat Incursore like no? Dial as well as case shape. No wonder you like it.

otherway around imo

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12-04-2011 , 11:51 PM

#8027

drexah

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Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 5,962

gl with selling the PAM, beautiful watch. i should prob pm you but was just wondering if you could update with how it goes (i see you only have 8 posts on timezone). i've been meaning to sell my breitling but have never posted on wus/timezone/breitling forums and am trying to stay away from ebay (obviously?) i know that for established posters getting sent the money first (wire/whatever) is pretty standard but what about for new posters? any help would be appreciated and sry if this has been discussed before but i don't remember seeing it and i've prob read the last 40 pages of this thread.

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12-05-2011 , 07:17 PM

#8028

frostbrn

old hand

Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1,354

Shameless bump, selling my po' man's Breitling for anybody looking for a cheap starter swiss watch:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Breitling-Co...item3f10e955a1

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12-05-2011 , 08:11 PM

#8029

General Tsao

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 30,586

pretty nice lookin watch actually, breitling usually isn't my style but i like that one.

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12-05-2011 , 09:09 PM

#8030

ZackAttack

grinder

Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 548

Well, I received the blue Orient Mako today, but I'm going to return it. It looks and feels smaller than I was expecting. I may try the 44m XL version. I thought 41mm would be just big enough but maybe the bezel makes it look smaller.

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12-05-2011 , 09:59 PM

#8031

amoeba

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I'm not a huge fan of the mako XL, the lume is pretty terrible and I'm not sure its worth the premium over the regular Mako.

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12-05-2011 , 10:24 PM

#8032

pageh656

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that mako seems pretty sweet, multi eyes looks kinda cool too

are those decent watches for the price?

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12-05-2011 , 11:20 PM

#8033

ZackAttack

grinder

Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 548

Quote:

Originally Posted by amoeba

I'm not a huge fan of the mako XL, the lume is pretty terrible and I'm not sure its worth the premium over the regular Mako.

Thanks. Do you have anything else to recommend?

Dive watch in the 43-45mm range, max $200, automatic.

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12-05-2011 , 11:31 PM

#8034

eeee

journeyman

Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 312

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Originally Posted by ZackAttack

Thanks. Do you have anything else to recommend?

Dive watch in the 43-45mm range, max $200, automatic.

love my seiko black monster.. great watch for the money imo don't think you would be disappointed

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12-06-2011 , 12:06 AM

#8035

amoeba

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Originally Posted by ZackAttack

Thanks. Do you have anything else to recommend?

Dive watch in the 43-45mm range, max $200, automatic.

Yeah obviously the Monster is a good choice though some find the Monster aesthetics a bit too bold. You can find the bracelet version for like 160 and its a really nice solid link, solid endpiece bracelet with a diver's extension.

Unfortunately, the Bernhardt Sea Shark has risen in price to $239 from its previous price of $199 but the new version does have a Sapphire Crystal so thats something to consider if you are willing to increase your budget a bit.
It is 42mm.

Your size requirements also removes most of the Russian options since those are mostly under 40mm.

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12-06-2011 , 12:36 AM

#8036

amoeba

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One option is the Orient Excursionist

http://orientwatchusa.com/mens/diver-watches/ffe06001w

with coupon code its going to be about $190.

Be aware that the GMT hand is not independently settable and is just a 24 hour hand so you will have to use the 24 hour bezel to get your 2nd time zone.

You also lose a traditional diver's timing bezel of course.

it is 200m and automatic and 45mm though.

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12-06-2011 , 01:43 AM

#8037

Everlastrr

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That Orient has a lot going for it aesthetically and I like the case back integration a lot. "Beveled insets" (right term?) on the minute markers always catch my eye. Adds depth and focus to a multitasking watch imo.

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12-06-2011 , 08:20 AM

#8038

huntypro

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Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,371

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Originally Posted by amoeba

In UK the cheapest I can find an Orange Monster for is £170 plus P&P on amazon

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12-06-2011 , 11:56 AM

#8039

JessterCPA

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Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 697

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Originally Posted by amoeba

One option is the Orient Excursionist

http://orientwatchusa.com/mens/diver-watches/ffe06001w

with coupon code its going to be about $190.

I entered the "Fall2011" code and it's at $262.50. Am I doing something wrong??

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12-06-2011 , 12:34 PM

#8040

amoeba

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just use "watchuseek50"

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12-06-2011 , 12:34 PM

#8041

highhustla

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Originally Posted by ZackAttack

Thanks. Do you have anything else to recommend?

Dive watch in the 43-45mm range, max $200, automatic.

If you don't like the Monsters, check out the SKX007.

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12-06-2011 , 12:37 PM

#8042

amoeba

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Originally Posted by huntypro

In UK the cheapest I can find an Orange Monster for is £170 plus P&P on amazon

yeah but you know a pint is like £4 in the UK too.

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12-06-2011 , 02:11 PM

#8043

Onitsuka

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Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 742

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Originally Posted by huntypro

In UK the cheapest I can find an Orange Monster for is £170 plus P&P on amazon

Let me find the link for where I got mine, ~£120 it was from far east and no customs charges, although you are liable for them so its a bit hit and miss. The site usually does get away with them from what I read though.

BM

OM

I wear it on the z22 rubber rather than the bracelet. Well saying that I dont wear it at all really but it is lovely, just prefer the rest of my collection.

If you dont mind buying lightly used you can probably find it for ~£100 on the dot.

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12-06-2011 , 03:06 PM

#8044

SuperRams

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£700-1k for my brother's graduation - any suggestions? Preferably from the UK.

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12-06-2011 , 03:30 PM

#8045

amoeba

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http://www.christopherward.co.uk/men...0-gmt-sks.html

http://www.cwcwatch.com/1970-chronograph-mechanical.htm

http://www.cwcwatch.com/mechanical-chronograph.htm

http://www.cwcwatch.com/royal-navy-a...c-nondated.htm

Last edited by amoeba; 12-06-2011 at 03:37 PM.

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12-06-2011 , 03:30 PM

#8046

ZackAttack

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Originally Posted by SuperRams

£700-1k for my brother's graduation - any suggestions? Preferably from the UK.

Dressy or sporty?

Longines immediately comes to mind, though most of their nicer offerings are a bit out of your price range.

Glycine has some really nice pieces around £700

examples:
http://www.jurawatches.co.uk/glycine...89019-1-gl-195
http://www.jurawatches.co.uk/glycine...119-lb7-gl-281

Last edited by ZackAttack; 12-06-2011 at 03:35 PM.

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12-06-2011 , 03:48 PM

#8047

JessterCPA

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Originally Posted by amoeba

just use "watchuseek50"

Thank you so much.

Jesse

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12-06-2011 , 04:50 PM

#8048

pvn

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Originally Posted by jorgejuan

Did you buy this yet? If you don't want to spend $2k+, maybe this instead?

http://forums.watchuseek.com/f29/fs-...ch-618036.html

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12-06-2011 , 04:55 PM

#8049

Wheatsauce

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http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2011/12/0...tches-we-want/

The IWC on this list looks soooo sick. Also I usually am not a the biggest Rolex fan (especially ones with the cyclops), but the Explorer II here looks amazing...Transocean looks pretty damn badass as well.

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12-06-2011 , 05:08 PM

#8050

ZackAttack

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Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 548

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Originally Posted by Wheatsauce

I think the Nomos is pretty sexy. It's a little weird looking, but I like it. It's almost like a combination of too plain and too funky, balanced out into one beautiful watch.

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