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04-11-2017 , 10:41 PM

#16751

steamraise

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04-12-2017 , 12:57 AM

#16752

Gaddy

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Looks nice, other than the stuff written on it.

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04-12-2017 , 10:49 AM

#16753

amoeba

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I don't get what that bezel or the minute markers will do for you on a one hander.

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04-12-2017 , 10:51 AM

#16754

pvn

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The one hand is a minute hand. The window at 12 is a jump-hour.

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04-12-2017 , 01:30 PM

#16755

amoeba

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Oh, brilliant. I was so used to their single hour hand models that I instinctively assumed thats what it was.

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04-14-2017 , 06:58 PM

#16756

Husker

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Originally Posted by Gaddy

Local bar has a blind taste test tonight where you get flights of Maker's Mark, Larceny, Rebel Yell and Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year for $35 and try to pick the Pappy. Worth it?

Is watch tasting a thing now?

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04-14-2017 , 07:03 PM

#16757

Wheatsauce

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Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 5,087

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Originally Posted by Gaddy

Local bar has a blind taste test tonight where you get flights of Maker's Mark, Larceny, Rebel Yell and Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year for $35 and try to pick the Pappy. Worth it?

Depends on what watch you get for winning.

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04-14-2017 , 07:19 PM

#16758

Gaddy

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Originally Posted by Wheatsauce

Depends on what watch you get for winning.

Sons *****. You only get a cigar.

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04-17-2017 , 01:32 AM

#16759

flopturntree

adept

Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 867

Besides watchfinder does anyone know where a good source to buy pre owned watches? Looking to buy a watch that is no longer being produced..

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04-17-2017 , 01:45 AM

#16760

Gaddy

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Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 4,379

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Originally Posted by flopturntree

Besides watchfinder does anyone know where a good source to buy pre owned watches? Looking to buy a watch that is no longer being produced..

watchrecon?

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04-17-2017 , 01:50 AM

#16761

flopturntree

adept

Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 867

The watch that I am looking to buy is Montblanc Star Gilt 08458- this is a present for my brother who is graduating college next month. Saw a bookmark for this watch on his laptop. Also would look into similar watches, he loves gold. Thanks to anyone kind enough to help

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04-17-2017 , 02:04 AM

#16762

Wheatsauce

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No experience with this site, so I'd look into it, but found this:

https://www.itmustbetime.com/product...ens-watch-8458

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04-17-2017 , 07:27 PM

#16763

KPowers

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What's with the Rolexes on Watchrecon often listed as "Random serial number?"

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04-17-2017 , 07:54 PM

#16764

thabighurt35

**** you Monday

Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 11,588

try asking google

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04-18-2017 , 07:46 AM

#16765

FlyWf

It's the other way

Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 58,097

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Originally Posted by KPowers

What's with the Rolexes on Watchrecon often listed as "Random serial number?"

It means they were made after Rolex switched from their old serial numbers that indicated date of manufacture to their new serial numbers which are just alphanumeric gibberish

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04-18-2017 , 04:57 PM

#16766

TheNoodleMan

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Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 16,566

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Originally Posted by thabighurt35

try asking google

Try not being a jerk to someone asking a legitimate question about watches in a watch thread.

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04-18-2017 , 05:43 PM

#16767

thabighurt35

**** you Monday

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Originally Posted by TheNoodleMan

Try not being a jerk to someone asking a legitimate question about watches in a watch thread.

https://www.google.com/webhp?sourcei...ial+number?%22

Ask a question that is easily answerable with about 2 seconds worth of effort and a flippant response is appropriate imo.

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04-18-2017 , 06:53 PM

#16768

TheNoodleMan

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Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 16,566

Most of this thread could be replaced by google searches, that isn't a good reason to be rude to someone asking an honest question that is well within the purview of the thread.

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04-18-2017 , 11:09 PM

#16769

KPowers

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Originally Posted by FlyWf

It means they were made after Rolex switched from their old serial numbers that indicated date of manufacture to their new serial numbers which are just alphanumeric gibberish

Thanks man.

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04-29-2017 , 02:27 PM

#16770

TexasLexus

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Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 478

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Originally Posted by FlyWf

It means they were made after Rolex switched from their old serial numbers that indicated date of manufacture to their new serial numbers which are just alphanumeric gibberish

Starting in 2012.

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05-07-2017 , 02:25 PM

#16771

hfrog355

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Looking for suggestions on a new watch.
Would be a weekend wear. It's gonna see time doing outdoor activities. Needs to be rugged (shock and water proof). Doesn't have to be mechanical, but I do prefer them. Obviously has to tell time reliably, but would also like a date function. Chronograph would be nice, but not a necessity.

I had a couple of SNK809 Seiko 5's in the role, but they didn't hold up very long to any of that. Size, weight and function were great, but they weren't very robust.

Would like to keep the new one under $500. Ready, go.

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05-07-2017 , 04:03 PM

#16772

hfrog355

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Nothing really like the Seiko and above my desired range a little bit (I bet a deal can be found) but what do we think of this:

https://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-HML-.../dp/B003XQF5GM

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05-07-2017 , 05:04 PM

#16773

Husker

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Originally Posted by hfrog355

Nothing really like the Seiko and above my desired range a little bit (I bet a deal can be found) but what do we think of this:

https://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-HML-.../dp/B003XQF5GM

I bought that a few months ago and it's my current 'work' watch, I like it. Its very lightweight too.

Last edited by Husker; 05-07-2017 at 05:09 PM.

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05-07-2017 , 05:39 PM

#16774

potato

old hand

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Originally Posted by hfrog355

Nothing really like the Seiko and above my desired range a little bit (I bet a deal can be found) but what do we think of this:

https://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-HML-.../dp/B003XQF5GM

I really dig this watch but absolutely hate the "TITANIUM" etched into the side of the case or I probably would have picked one up by now.