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11-20-2012 , 09:47 AM

#10901

Onitsuka

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Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 742

I love the big bang, will pick one up at some point if I find one for a decent price.

That movement is ETA not inhouse btw.

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11-20-2012 , 10:18 AM

#10902

RunHotSports

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Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 1,899

5 figure ETA is a little wtf-ish, no?!

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11-20-2012 , 01:55 PM

#10903

the4bettingmonk

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Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 1,597

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Originally Posted by RunHotSports

5 figure ETA is a little wtf-ish, no?!

when you`re name-dropped in enough rap songs you can start charging whatever you want

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11-20-2012 , 03:29 PM

#10904

mittman84

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Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,436

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Originally Posted by amoeba

unless if you realy need the Alarm or care about the JDM/Power Design Project specialty of that particular Seiko, I would just go with something like this if you are considering multifunction decent looking quartz chronograph.

http://www.jomashop.com/seiko-watch-sndc99.html

then take the $360 you saved and get a used mechanical dress watch.

What are your thoughts on the sndc99 watch v. this Tissot V8?

http://www.amazon.com/Tissot-T039417...pr_product_top

What are the differences driving the price difference between the two other than the crystal and the brand name? Think the Tissot is worth the little extra? TIA.

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11-20-2012 , 05:34 PM

#10905

pvn

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Originally Posted by Onitsuka

I love the big bang, will pick one up at some point if I find one for a decent price.

That movement is ETA not inhouse btw.

Hublot is starting to develop in house movements but they don't have one in any BBs yet that I'm aware of.

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11-20-2012 , 06:39 PM

#10906

DevinLake

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Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 17,026

Almost bought a stuhrling last night through amazon and their black friday sales. Searched this thread first though. Thanks guys.

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11-20-2012 , 07:42 PM

#10907

pvn

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The "uh" in the name should be the tip-off.

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11-20-2012 , 07:49 PM

#10908

savatage

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Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,443

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Originally Posted by RunHotSports

Any thoughts on the Hublot Bullet Bang?

Case material is pretty cool... I think in-house movement? Price tag still questionable, but looks sharp. Not a gold fan typically this is kind of like gold meets bronze with this 'cermet' material. Supposedly scratch-proof.

I like gold and i like bronze and kind of like hublots but i hate this combination.

Its neither elegant nor rugged. Looks cheap. Maybe a bad picture.

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11-20-2012 , 08:55 PM

#10909

hfrog355

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Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 6,404

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Originally Posted by nujabes

What do you think about this one? Raymond Weil Freelancer 2710 ST-20021

I have had this watch for about 4 years now and have really enjoyed it. It was my first nice" watch. No problems with it what so ever. Keeps great but not perfect time as I correct it about every 3-4 months. I am not the type to get upset over it being off a minute or two though. Solid watch IMO.

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11-21-2012 , 12:54 AM

#10910

MikeSki

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Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 1,551

Okay, just gonna throw it out there; what's the cheapest way to get an Omega Seamaster - the newer editions.

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11-21-2012 , 12:56 AM

#10911

pvn

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Originally Posted by MikeSki

Okay, just gonna throw it out there; what's the cheapest way to get an Omega Seamaster - the newer editions.

Cheapest would be to buy used on WUS or TZ.

Even the new models are very frequently flipped. Are you looking for like an 8500 Planet Ocean? Or the ceramic bond?

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11-21-2012 , 01:49 AM

#10912

MikeSki

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Originally Posted by pvn

Cheapest would be to buy used on WUS or TZ.

Even the new models are very frequently flipped. Are you looking for like an 8500 Planet Ocean? Or the ceramic bond?

Ya, the 8500 Planet Ocean in black is exactly what I'm looking for.

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11-21-2012 , 09:16 AM

#10913

pvn

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I've seen a few basically unworn 8500 pieces flip on WUS for $4200-4500. If you want to get it new from an AD you'll probably have to ask in the WUS omega forum for a dealer recommendation. They're not allowed to post dealer names publicly due to sponsorship issues but people will PM you. There are a couple of dealers who will ship over the internet to anyone with basically no-haggle max discounts for WUS members.

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11-21-2012 , 12:11 PM

#10914

waffle

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Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 3,728

The WUS Omega forum's sponsored online AD no longer ships Omegas to the USA, fwiw. Not sure about Canada.

Last edited by waffle; 11-21-2012 at 12:17 PM.

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11-21-2012 , 01:03 PM

#10915

pvn

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Originally Posted by waffle

The WUS Omega forum's sponsored online AD no longer ships Omegas to the USA, fwiw. Not sure about Canada.

Right, but there is another dealer in the US that is considered the "Favorite" AD but since he doesn't sponsor you can't talk about him publicly. Just post a "who is the US FAD?" Thread and people will pm you.

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11-21-2012 , 01:36 PM

#10916

downtown

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Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 12,446

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Originally Posted by pvn

Who is it?

I ordered from the WUS sponsor forum several months ago and I felt like I got a good deal. If indeed they don't ship to the USA anymore, I guess catching them at a time when they were shipping to the USA was running good.

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11-21-2012 , 01:49 PM

#10917

pvn

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Originally Posted by downtown

I don't know who It is or I'd just tell you.

I only buy used watches.

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11-22-2012 , 03:44 PM

#10918

nyplayer108

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Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 56

Any opinions on Ulysses Nardin marine series? Looking in the 5K-7K range. Really like these 2: First one is 6K, second one is 7K.

I've spoken to friends/relatives and some recommend to just get a rolex for that money because it has name recognition/whereas UN may be unknown. But I feel rolex is more suited for 30+, maybe not the best fit for me(mid 20s)

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11-22-2012 , 05:28 PM

#10919

Onitsuka

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I don't like either of those tbh. The Roman numerals on the first and the red markings on the second.

Plenty of great watches for 5-7k, make sure you get something you really love.

I'd personally just get a sub if I was to have one watch of that value but I know they arent for everyone.

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11-22-2012 , 09:44 PM

#10920

diskoteque

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Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 30,420

agree, just go with a sub at that price point

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11-22-2012 , 11:52 PM

#10921

lurelore

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Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 80

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Originally Posted by diskoteque

agree, just go with a sub at that price point

If you haven't got an opinion, find a lower price point, or buy a wannabe Cartier kind of piece that your bros are gonna bang at.

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11-23-2012 , 12:02 AM

#10922

complexion

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Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 446

To all you watch people: I won a brand new Hublot Big Bang king (black edition) through some promotion on my pokersite. It has never been worn and comes with the proper paperwork etc. If anyone is interested in making an offer, feel free to PM. Here is a link to the exact model: http://www.hublot.com/en_US/watch/bi.../black-magic-1

Also, I looked up the first post to see if this kind of post was illegal, and I believe it's not. If it's mistaken, please remove my post.

Kind regards,
Joris