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04-05-2012 , 07:10 PM

#9501

smellmuth

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Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 3,954

i got a small discount on my GMTc from an AD but i had to pay up front and wait a month to take delivery.

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04-05-2012 , 10:47 PM

#9502

DaveTheJew

centurion

Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 182

Really like this. Benarus Sea Snake.

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04-06-2012 , 09:16 AM

#9503

pvn

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Posts: n/a

lol

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/06/wo...sleeve.html?hp

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04-06-2012 , 01:47 PM

#9504

icepick

old hand

Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,756

Confession time.

One of my coworker showed up sporting a new two toned Submariner this week. I told him I liked it.

I really don't. His plain stainless is really so much better looking.

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04-06-2012 , 02:44 PM

#9505

pokerplease

adept

Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,163

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Originally Posted by pvn

lol

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/06/wo...sleeve.html?hp

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A Breguet watch “is virtually a sine qua non of any depiction of the aristocracy, the bourgeoisie or, quite simply, a life of luxury and elegance,” the company says,

i find it amusing they stuff like this on the web site..

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04-06-2012 , 04:28 PM

#9506

KPowers

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Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 13,279

I fancy myself a good eye at spotting watches on people and I have to give major props to anyone who can identify that as a Breguet.

Especially from just the reflection!

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04-06-2012 , 04:40 PM

#9507

DaveTheJew

centurion

Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 182

What does 'AD' mean?

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04-06-2012 , 04:42 PM

#9508

smellmuth

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Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 3,954

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Originally Posted by KPowers

I fancy myself a good eye at spotting watches on people and I have to give major props to anyone who can identify that as a Breguet.

Especially from just the reflection!

hes been spotted wearing it before, so its not like the guessed out of the blue.

AD= authorized dealer

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04-06-2012 , 07:56 PM

#9509

KPowers

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Originally Posted by DaveTheJew

What does 'AD' mean?

After Death.

jk it's Anno Domini

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04-07-2012 , 10:07 PM

#9510

amoeba

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Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 20,431

A good article on one of my favorite independents, Habring2

http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/2012/4/...-who-inve.html

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04-08-2012 , 01:14 PM

#9511

citanul

Super Moderator

Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 18,865

Looking for a women's watch in the ~$1000ish territory.

She likes:
Reverso on bracelet
"classic" look

Will be a lawyer, and wearing as an every day watch. Currently has no watch. So, should be professional, go with everything (but mostly suit type stuff). She's not married to either the bracelet or the rectangular face.

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04-08-2012 , 01:35 PM

#9512

amoeba

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does she want mechanical or quartz?

maybe something like this?

http://www.amazon.com/Baume-Mercier-.../dp/B000FNLDW6

or this

http://www.amazon.com/Maurice-Lacroi.../dp/B000ZLY84I

swiss women's mechanicals are going to be tough in that range but stylistically limited especially with regards to rectangular watches.

if you want mechanical, you might look at some vintage Omegas or Longines.

Last edited by amoeba; 04-08-2012 at 01:41 PM.

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04-08-2012 , 02:11 PM

#9513

DaveTheJew

centurion

Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 182

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Originally Posted by KPowers

After Death.

jk it's Anno Domini

Oooooooohhh!! You so silly!

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04-08-2012 , 02:36 PM

#9514

i like disco

adept

Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 1,181

how much of a fashion faux pas is it to wear the speedy panda on a leather strap with dress shirts, with or without tie/suit?

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04-08-2012 , 03:25 PM

#9515

pvn

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Originally Posted by i like disco

how much of a fashion faux pas is it to wear the speedy panda on a leather strap with dress shirts, with or without tie/suit?

None at all.

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04-08-2012 , 03:57 PM

#9516

dibbs

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Hate the new 12 hour counter love the overall sleek new look though.

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04-08-2012 , 04:20 PM

#9517

citanul

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Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 18,865

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Originally Posted by amoeba

does she want mechanical or quartz?

maybe something like this?

http://www.amazon.com/Baume-Mercier-.../dp/B000FNLDW6

swiss women's mechanicals are going to be tough in that range but stylistically limited especially with regards to rectangular watches.

if you want mechanical, you might look at some vintage Omegas or Longines.

She doesn't have a preference in mechanical/quartz.
She's also not tied to rectangular, but does like the B&M except for the odd starburst-y effect on the face. Will check out some vintage watches on Ebay.

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04-08-2012 , 04:40 PM

#9518

amoeba

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Originally Posted by citanul

There are some Dubey and Schaldenbrand watches on sale on ivory trunk right now.

decent selection of classic looking mechanical women's watches.

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04-08-2012 , 07:15 PM

#9519

pokerplease

adept

Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,163

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Originally Posted by i like disco

how much of a fashion faux pas is it to wear the speedy panda on a leather strap with dress shirts, with or without tie/suit?

as noted, none. the faux pas would be wearing it with the bracelet and a dress shirt.

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04-08-2012 , 07:35 PM

#9520

steamraise

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Originally Posted by dibbs

Hate the new 12 hour counter

Pointer stays stationary and the numbers rotate? I kinda like it.

Really great hour and minute hands, I like the date display, nice watch.

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04-08-2012 , 09:50 PM

#9521

amoeba

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yeah I like that one too. The out of the way reduced size running seconds subdial, no cut off numbers.

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04-09-2012 , 03:13 AM

#9522

i like disco

adept

Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 1,181

personally i like the big sweeping second hand motion in most mech watches like subc etc. it's one of the beautiful things about looking at them. anyone know if letting the chronograph second hand run like a normal second hand will hasten the wear and tear on the movement in the long run?

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04-09-2012 , 07:51 AM

#9523

JessterCPA

grinder

Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 697

I finally got a chance to see my brother's Steinhart chrono. I love it. Super solid build, great face, and a really nice bracelet. Crappy cell phone pic here but I have more on my wife's camera.

Interesting to see the 44 vs 41 size diff compared with my Navi.