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02-11-2013 , 11:42 PM

#11526

nutz4poker

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Quote:

Originally Posted by wil318466

This is a really really nice watch. Wow.

How much?

If you have to ask.....

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02-11-2013 , 11:48 PM

#11527

pvn

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Quote:

Originally Posted by wil318466

This is a really really nice watch. Wow.

How much?

retail is like $6500 IIRC

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02-12-2013 , 12:31 AM

#11528

smellmuth

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Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 3,954

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Originally Posted by pvn

retail is like $6500 IIRC

more now, IWC has been bumping prices. closer to 7.5 afaik.

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02-12-2013 , 07:39 AM

#11529

General Tsao

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we def need more pictures of that IWC, parallax.

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02-12-2013 , 09:42 AM

#11530

Parallax

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Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,963

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Originally Posted by General Tsao

we def need more pictures of that IWC, parallax.

I took that pic at my friend's house and unfortunately all I have is the crappy camera on my iPhone. I can take a few with it, but obviously they won't be great.

I might stop by his place today and snap a few more.

I paid $5400 for mine via private sale on TimeZone LNIB. Even if you walk into Tourneau you aren't paying retail for any watch, there's always some wiggle room.

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02-12-2013 , 10:36 AM

#11531

pvn

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unless you have like an iphone 3G I think the iphone camera is just fine

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02-12-2013 , 10:46 AM

#11532

EDonk2

centurion

Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 149

Quote:

Originally Posted by wil318466

This is a really really nice watch. Wow.

How much?

Every time I see that IWC I start reconsidering my hunt for a vintage Rolex. It's so beautiful.

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02-12-2013 , 03:57 PM

#11533

wil318466

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Quote:

Originally Posted by nutz4poker

If you have to ask.....

Well yeah. I know those IWCs can be ridiculous.

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Originally Posted by pvn

retail is like $6500 IIRC

Wow. That's a really nice watch, and that doesn't sound too bad, 6,500. I thought it would be more like 11k. I saw a few really nice rolex's for around 9k that I liked and I like that IWC more. My wife said she would buy me one if I got her an engagement ring.

That was 2 years ago.

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02-12-2013 , 04:29 PM

#11534

pokerplease

adept

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i believe that IWC is ETA based..

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02-12-2013 , 04:30 PM

#11535

smellmuth

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Quote:

Originally Posted by wil318466

Well yeah. I know those IWCs can be ridiculous.

Wow. That's a really nice watch, and that doesn't sound too bad, 6,500. I thought it would be more like 11k. I saw a few really nice rolex's for around 9k that I liked and I like that IWC more. My wife said she would buy me one if I got her an engagement ring.

That was 2 years ago.

cue the '6500 is a lot for a modified 7750' posts

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02-12-2013 , 04:38 PM

#11536

Parallax

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Ok took a few new pics. Tried to get them as macro as the camera would allow.

http://imgur.com/a/sJAxY

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02-12-2013 , 04:57 PM

#11537

pvn

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02-12-2013 , 05:03 PM

#11538

hfrog355

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I love IWC watches, but I am a huge sucker for see through case backs. If I'm paying big money for a watch, I want to be able to see the craftsmanship at work. That's just me and I realize it will be on my wrist most of the time.

Still gorgeous though...

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02-12-2013 , 05:13 PM

#11539

Parallax

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Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,963

My other watch...Breitling Chrono Avenger. Had this for about 4 years now.

http://imgur.com/WCPzJS0

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02-12-2013 , 05:58 PM

#11540

Gaddy

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Quote:

Originally Posted by hfrog355

I was thinking that too. I will never buy a watch without an exhibition back, but that's just my preference.

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02-12-2013 , 06:01 PM

#11541

hfrog355

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Anyone have any experience with Nomos watches? Very attracted to this bad boy...

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02-12-2013 , 06:27 PM

#11542

ludacris

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Originally Posted by Gaddy

I was thinking that too. I will never buy a watch without an exhibition back, but that's just my preference.

Did you post pics of the back of the Oris? I also prefer exhibition backs and I don't know that I would ever buy a watch without it.

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02-12-2013 , 06:55 PM

#11543

KPowers

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Originally Posted by icepick

Atleast the screws are aligned.

I doubt it.

Go ahead, unscrew those screws that are countersunk in to the bezel.

Sunken datewheels because they didn't use a 7753 is a way bigger oversight.

I think I prefer the screws misaligned now. Looks less cute.

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02-12-2013 , 09:10 PM

#11544

ReptileHouse

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Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1,780

Quote:

Originally Posted by hfrog355

Anyone have any experience with Nomos watches? Very attracted to this bad boy...

I have heard nothing but good things about Nomos.

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02-12-2013 , 10:53 PM

#11545

pokerplease

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Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,163

Quote:

Originally Posted by smellmuth

cue the '6500 is a lot for a modified 7750' posts

i beat you by a minute! haha

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02-13-2013 , 12:41 AM

#11546

Negativity

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Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 6

Quote:

Originally Posted by hfrog355

Anyone have any experience with Nomos watches? Very attracted to this bad boy...

I know a guy with this watch - he's very happy with it. I think it looks great in person and I was planning on buying it eventually.

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02-13-2013 , 05:51 AM

#11547

Gaddy

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ludacris

Did you post pics of the back of the Oris? I also prefer exhibition backs and I don't know that I would ever buy a watch without it.

Yes, here it is again ...

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02-13-2013 , 08:39 AM

#11548

wil318466

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Quote:

Originally Posted by pokerplease

i believe that IWC is ETA based..

Quote:

Originally Posted by smellmuth

cue the '6500 is a lot for a modified 7750' posts

Ok. I'm a noob. Explain this to me please?

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02-13-2013 , 11:38 AM

#11549

Doug Funnie II

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Originally Posted by Parallax

Ok took a few new pics. Tried to get them as macro as the camera would allow.

http://imgur.com/a/sJAxY

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Originally Posted by Parallax

My other watch...Breitling Chrono Avenger. Had this for about 4 years now.

http://imgur.com/WCPzJS0

Not a unique taste progression, my housemate started with a Breitling Chrono Avenger and got an IWC Portugese Chrono about 2 years later too.....

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02-13-2013 , 11:39 AM

#11550

pokerplease

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Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,163

i'm sure someone can explain it a lot better than myself but here it goes in a few sentences..

ETA movements are generic inexpensive movements used by A LOT of manfs. it is a very well built, reliable, proven movement..

many people have issues with more expensive watches using such movements seeing as the movement costs less than $100.

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