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05-12-2013 , 07:54 PM

#12126

rubenrtv

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Originally Posted by Inyaface

Would have been a gift from you if we made that watch swap. If I get it I will still be paying with your money

so TY

Haha nice life

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05-14-2013 , 10:20 PM

#12127

bixby snyder

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Hey, haven't followed this thread at all but was brought to the forum and figured I'd ask real quick. Anyone have thoughts on U-Boat watches? I'm not EXACTLY in the market but I don't own a real nice watch and a friend of mine who knows a good deal about watches strongly recommends picking something up ala http://www.amazon.com/U-Boat-Nero-Ch.../dp/B008P5D1OE as an entry level. Any experiences?

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05-14-2013 , 10:36 PM

#12128

Gaddy

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Originally Posted by bixby snyder

What the heck is that?

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05-14-2013 , 10:39 PM

#12129

pvn

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If you're into big ass watches and want something douchey and have money to throw away but not enough to get a Panny then uboat seems like the way to go.

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05-14-2013 , 10:44 PM

#12130

bixby snyder

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Originally Posted by Gaddy

What the heck is that?

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Originally Posted by pvn

If you're into big ass watches and want something douchey and have money to throw away but not enough to get a Panny then uboat seems like the way to go.

Haha, well, could you clarify at all? I really know nothing about watches, I do like the look/feel of larger watches (and regular sized watches) and relatively simpler faces (but have no idea how big that thing is). Why douchey? I guess I don't even know how to formulate an opinion in this case...

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05-14-2013 , 10:47 PM

#12131

pvn

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That watch you posted is FIFTY THREE MILLIMETERS. That's obscenely huge. Flava Flav has clocks smaller than that.

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05-14-2013 , 10:48 PM

#12132

bixby snyder

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O dam I did not see that. Ok probably a bit large.

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05-14-2013 , 10:50 PM

#12133

pvn

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here's a smaller UBoat that is "only" 50mm

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05-14-2013 , 10:52 PM

#12134

bixby snyder

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I have two watches that I wear around and the one that always gets "wow that's a big watch" comments that took me a while to get used to is apparently 35x42 now that I look into it, so point taken. Haha, those U-Boats are ridiculous...

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05-14-2013 , 11:15 PM

#12135

amoeba

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Uboats are overpriced and oversized with ginormous crown caps that are just decorative. They have also had quality control issues in the past.

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05-14-2013 , 11:47 PM

#12136

KPowers

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Bixby...... dont get an U boat.

I'd say BR is a sizable step up and still has lots of "cool factor" without mineral glass(?) or a ridiculous crown.

I've seen that tourby in person. It's awesome.

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05-14-2013 , 11:52 PM

#12137

pvn

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BR-03 is a lot more than that U-Boat tho. Even used you're looking at like $2k.

Glycine Incursore would be more in the same style, more reasonable size, and just a few bills more than the uboat.

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05-14-2013 , 11:54 PM

#12138

KPowers

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Oh it's quartz.

Get a Citizen imo

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05-15-2013 , 02:01 AM

#12139

NU Star

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Bixby,

I'd browse through the thread here for awhile and get a sense of what you like stylistically. People here will be helpful finding similar styles in your price range.

The "What Are You Wearing" daily thread over at WatchUSeek is nice to check out if you want to see a bunch of different styles of nice watches across all price ranges. http://forums.watchuseek.com/f2/%AB%...BB-862272.html

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05-15-2013 , 11:51 AM

#12140

the4bettingmonk

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Originally Posted by KPowers

Bixby...... dont get an U boat.

I'd say BR is a sizable step up and still has lots of "cool factor" without mineral glass(?) or a ridiculous crown.

I've seen that tourby in person. It's awesome.

for yet more cool factor, go for a huge ass panerai- it was in the expendables!

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05-15-2013 , 12:00 PM

#12141

pvn

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stalone probably has like a 9" wrist and that thing still looks stupid big.

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05-15-2013 , 12:02 PM

#12142

KPowers

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60mm iirc. Big Ezi or something stupid.

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05-17-2013 , 10:27 PM

#12143

devilbiss

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Does anyone have recommendations on a watch case? Have enough watches now i need somewhere convenient to store them. Seems most of the cases have mixed reviews on Amazon.

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05-19-2013 , 02:56 PM

#12144

ShipItMehr

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I want to pull the trigger on a Tissot Visodate, but I've been reading that it can run around 15-20 seconds off.

Anybody have one that can comment on this little hiccup?

Leaning towards the black on black strap.....although I wish it came in SS bracelet.

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05-19-2013 , 09:42 PM

#12145

pvn

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15-20 seconds is pretty much standard for a low-grade automatic movement. If you need more than that get a g-shock.

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05-19-2013 , 10:13 PM

#12146

ShipItMehr

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Cool, I think I'm fine with the movement then, and I can service it if it gives me issues.

Next question, black dial on black strap or silver dial w/ brown strap?

I'm torn because I slightly lean towards the silver face, but I mostly wear black shoes and belt to work which means I should get a black strap. I suppose I could just buy a black replacement strap though. I have only seen the black dial in person and do think it looks decent though. Thanks.

http://www.amazon.com/Tissot-Visodat...issot+visodate

http://www.amazon.com/Tissot-TIST019...issot+visodate

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05-20-2013 , 07:22 AM

#12147

kak1154

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Originally Posted by ShipItMehr

Next question, black dial on black strap or silver dial w/ brown strap?

I'm torn because I slightly lean towards the silver face, but I mostly wear black shoes and belt to work which means I should get a black strap. I suppose I could just buy a black replacement strap though.

If you like the silver dial, get it. Depending on who you get it from, you would probably be able to get the silver dial with black strap, or get both straps. If not, there are plenty of options for an aftermarket black strap.

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05-20-2013 , 11:41 AM

#12148

KPowers

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Life is way too ****ing short to not get the watch you want because you're worried about matching with your shoes.

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05-20-2013 , 02:11 PM

#12149

pokerplease

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can always change the strap, can't change the face..

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05-20-2013 , 04:03 PM

#12150

Gaddy

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I'd go for the Seiko SARB065 instead of the Tissot, then you can have silver face with black strap. The dial on the Seiko really pops, I like the blue second and I prefer not having the day marker. But this exact argument has been had on watchuseek and people go both ways.

http://www.seiyajapan.com/product/S-...tail-Time.html

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