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I think that looks really nice. Really love the lack of any SS edges on the hour indices and hands. Makes it look a lot less old mannish than a lot of other Rolexes.

I could never figure out why Rolex decided to make the bezel of the Explorer II fixed. The only reason would seem to further distinguish it from the GMT Master.

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09-02-2011 , 05:43 PM

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villagio

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I know it's not most people here's cup of tea, but I love this watch atm:

A couple of the reviews on amazon suggest some qc issues, but then it is only £50 ($80).

Also,

that seiko amoeba.

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09-02-2011 , 05:48 PM

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Oh, and downtown, pics of your Nav B-Chrono II if/when you finally get it please!

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09-03-2011 , 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by trplthrt

Cool Seiko (and I don't like Seiko)!

On the resale question - very hard question to answer as it is very brand...

What's to dislike?

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09-03-2011 , 07:38 AM

#7055

MJK08

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Originally Posted by Wheatsauce

and the Boschett Cave Dweller II

I dont like PVD watches but that might just be my next watch if i'm i can find it somewhere.

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09-03-2011 , 08:52 AM

#7056

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Originally Posted by amoeba

well, most people buy chronographs for the multiple subdial look and then when they realize the central seconds is not moving, they feel something is off so they leave it running.

This.

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09-03-2011 , 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by amoeba

I've never heard of this momodesign brand before, movement, crystal, and case material seems good though.

http://www.chronoshark.com/p-2277-mo...ens-watch.aspx

That's momo as in the car wheel manufacturer right? Quite like this one:

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09-03-2011 , 10:57 AM

#7058

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Originally Posted by MJK08

I dont like PVD watches but that might just be my next watch if i'm i can find it somewhere.

I kinda like this for $700

http://hexawatches.com/reserve.html

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09-03-2011 , 10:59 AM

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that crown position and the "guard" is awful.

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09-03-2011 , 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Dominic

okay, I've enjoyed this thread for awhile now, and have even posted a few cheap watches I have bought...but I still don't understand why a watch would cost thousands of dollars...and why one that does is so much better than my $350 Tissot. I mean, beyond the obvious expense of gold/gems/etc.

Please, someone explain it to me?

In addition to the above answers, also the phenomenon discovered by Rolex that the manufacturer can keep raising the price and people keep buying the watches.

Wouldn't work for Seiko 5s obv. but Rollie sure found a golden goose with this business model.

/Rolex bashing

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09-03-2011 , 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ChipWrecked

****, it aint just rolex. The new 9300 speedmasters are like $9k. But they're so hotttt.

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09-03-2011 , 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by pvn

that crown position and the "guard" is awful.

Really? I like it. And the hands are great.

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09-03-2011 , 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by villagio

I know it's not most people here's cup of tea, but I love this watch atm:

A couple of the reviews on amazon suggest some qc issues, but then it is only £50 ($80).

Also,

that seiko amoeba.

naahhh

that watch quoted in post #7055 is pretty good. have to take a closer look at this thread now, just saw the last page ott

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09-03-2011 , 01:08 PM

#7064

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Originally Posted by dibbs

thats an awesome watch!

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09-03-2011 , 01:10 PM

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****, it aint just rolex. The new 9300 speedmasters are like $9k. But they're so hotttt.

Yeah plenty's been written about Omega doing the same thing trying to position themselves up there next to the Crown.

Makes me wonder if I want something with an 8500 coaxial because it's a marvel of engineering, or I swallowed the blue pill

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09-03-2011 , 02:20 PM

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I mean, like I said earlier, the Aqua Terras with the 8500 are pretty decently priced but I have a feeling the POs are going to be significantly more expensive.

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09-03-2011 , 03:38 PM

#7067

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Originally Posted by eazygoing

thats an awesome watch!

Discontinued model right??

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09-03-2011 , 03:55 PM

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beat: ****ty car
i guess another beat is that i don't even wear my datora anymore bc i fell back in love with this watch.

need more action shots itt

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09-03-2011 , 03:57 PM

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need working photo itt

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09-03-2011 , 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by drexah

beat: ****ty car
i guess another beat is that i don't even wear my datora anymore bc i fell back in love with this watch.

need more action shots itt

How ironic

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09-03-2011 , 04:17 PM

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ACTION

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09-03-2011 , 04:35 PM

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dang that's a nice lume. the lume on both of my watches are pretty weak. i think i need a uv light or something to charge them.

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09-03-2011 , 04:47 PM

#7073

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Originally Posted by pvn

http://www.glycine-watch.ch/e/collec...isplay=10000G#

It's in your price range, maybe actually a bit cheaper.

Only problem with this is it's a manual wind.

Loving this watch! How much is it?

I never wear watches but need one for work etc

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09-03-2011 , 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by kan0

Loving this watch! How much is it?

I never wear watches but need one for work etc

It's discontinued.

There's an "incursore II" now available with basically the same dial except the seconds are at 6 instead of 9.

Anyway, dunno what the retail on the Incursore II is, but here's one on ebay for $700:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Glycine-...#ht_500wt_1413

Dunno about that seller. William Johnson Company (AKA Falcon Watch Co.) is the US authorized dealer/distributor for Glycine, and they have a top-notch reputation.

There is also an arabic 3/6/9/12 dial and you can get both dials in either manual or auto.