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06-08-2009 , 01:59 PM

#576

cxbxax

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don't like the b01 in real life photography at all (anything could look good in a studio setting). the bezel is dog imo...

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06-08-2009 , 02:01 PM

#577

mchen911

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I'm looking at purchasing a new watch. Something less than $500. Over the last like ten years, I've been wearing Swatches. I'm looking for something other than Swatch.

I've been looking at some of the Tissot T-Race and PRC series watches. Anyone own a Tissot from either series?

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06-08-2009 , 02:12 PM

#578

dibbs

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Middle pic looks haaaht imo. Too big for me and not really a style that suits me but I think it's a sexy spin on a Chronomat.

As for height, I haven't seen that spec yet but yea it's probably at least 16mm.

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06-08-2009 , 02:31 PM

#579

pvn

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Originally Posted by cxbxax

wat

lol uglyaments

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06-08-2009 , 02:34 PM

#580

ohaithere

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not a cool watch. the times call for something more understated. it looks gross.

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06-08-2009 , 02:50 PM

#581

pvn

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I think the juxtaposition of the classic roman numerals with the dystopian futurism of the rollerball numbers is perfect for the times. Because the future will be horribly violent and we'll all end up with roman-era-type standards of living after the government is through destroying the economy. Might as well go out in a baroque orgy of decadence!

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06-09-2009 , 12:39 AM

#582

LuckOfTheDraw

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On a whim, my uncle just gifted me a watch. I googled around a little and from what I found, it resembles Orient Star's Retro Future line. However, the Orient logo is different on mine. Maybe it's older. Any of you Japan watch guys (read PVN) have any info here? On the back, it states that it uses 23-jewel 46S50 movement.

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06-09-2009 , 12:58 AM

#583

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Looks like the CFH01001D. Dunno much about it myself, but orient is a very, very solid company. Their watches will generally be of a higher quality than you would expect for the price.

Seiko has a controlling interest IIRC, but the company is run independently.

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06-09-2009 , 04:57 AM

#584

kabouter

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Originally Posted by starchyy

Since you all seem to know your watches, what do you guys think of TW Steel watches? I have been looking to spend about 600-700 on a watch and have come across those. I really like the 50mm CEO collection.
What are your thoughts on them?

Do you have any other suggestions that fit the size (45-50mm) and price range?

Not a fan of the big watches, but it's what the "cool" kids buy nowadays. Most of them are overpriced quartz watches if you ask me.
A bit more expensive, but if you want a big watch, I would go for a U-Boat. (edit: just saw that the cheaper Uboats are quartz, so forget what I said, go for a TW Steel

if you want something a step up from the $20 oversized watches)

Oh and regarding that Breitling, I saw a lot of ads for it and it looked great in the ads, too bad it's such a let down in hands on pictures.

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06-09-2009 , 12:00 PM

#585

Parlay Slow

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Any suggestions for an inexpensive automatic with a moonphase?

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06-09-2009 , 07:51 PM

#586

dcg3

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Originally Posted by starchyy

I just ordered this

http://www.jurawatches.co.uk/watch.asp?productid=7197

I like oversized watches and like the look of this,its a quartz but i dont mind as its pretty cheap.
id rather buy this than spend 1k plus on a similar looking Uboat.

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06-09-2009 , 09:31 PM

#587

mmbt0ne

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So I am unabashedly in

with toywatch http://www.toywatchusa.com

Easy to find and cheap too. Certainly goes against how most people in this thread feel about watches, but I'm probably gonna pick one up very soon.

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06-10-2009 , 12:19 AM

#588

ICallHimGamblor

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Originally Posted by Parlay Slow

Any suggestions for an inexpensive automatic with a moonphase?

I'd be happy to help, but my idea of 'inexpensive' might be different than yours. Want to give us a price range?

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06-10-2009 , 02:23 AM

#589

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I'd be happy to help, but my idea of 'inexpensive' might be different than yours. Want to give us a price range?

Less than $1000.

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06-10-2009 , 02:26 AM

#590

Parlay Slow

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Originally Posted by mmbt0ne

So I am unabashedly in

with toywatch http://www.toywatchusa.com

Easy to find and cheap too. Certainly goes against how most people in this thread feel about watches, but I'm probably gonna pick one up very soon.

Yeah I think most people in this thread would not pay $100+ for a plastic quartz watch.

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06-10-2009 , 09:45 AM

#591

pvn

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Yeah I think most people in this thread would not pay $100+ for a plastic quartz watch.

But Queen Obama wears one!

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06-10-2009 , 11:50 AM

#592

starchyy

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Did u receive it yet? How do you like it?

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06-10-2009 , 03:23 PM

#593

ICallHimGamblor

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Originally Posted by Parlay Slow

Less than $1000.

I really doubt such a watch exists. I think Tissot and Hamilton have quartz moonphases in that range.

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06-10-2009 , 03:35 PM

#594

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I really doubt such a watch exists. I think Tissot and Hamilton have quartz moonphases in that range.

They're out there, not a lot of lookers though, they all try and look expensive and bougie as possible. These are all under 200, there's a Jacques Lemans model that goes for 1k, but theres nothing in between it seems, all super cheap stuff or 1k+ really

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06-11-2009 , 09:23 PM

#595

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Any suggestions for a chunky style casual watch similar to this in the $500 range?

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06-11-2009 , 09:33 PM

#596

JacKnight21

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Originally Posted by mmbt0ne

So I am unabashedly in

with toywatch http://www.toywatchusa.com

vabene is an "italian" version of the same watch. Its the same thing only it doesn't have toy watch on it instead it has "vabene" and usually an italian flag.

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06-11-2009 , 11:04 PM

#597

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All pretty cool watches. Have you considered the Hamilton Jazzmaster Maestro?

45mm, so it's on the big side, but I love it. It's on my short list.

Probably looking at $1100USD.

Amazon has this for $970 through a store called IcedTime.

Does purchasing through Amazon provide any extra security, in terms of authenticity and warranty, etc.?

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06-11-2009 , 11:25 PM

#598

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Any suggestions for a chunky style casual watch similar to this in the $500 range?

There are a lot of "homage" royal oaks out there, mostly quartz, ranging from $75 to $750. I think croton makes a decent piece on the cheaper end. Many of the more expensive ($500+) homages are getting sued (I believe Panerai is actually responsible for getting a lot of these guys closed down).

There are also some really, really nice replicas in the $500 range if you know where to look.

This should get you started: http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthr...ight=Stuhrling