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dont want to sell the TAG. I like it a lot and its a reminder to me of my first lump sum of cash outside of poker.

This is what i am working with right now:

http://www.chrono24.com/en/tagheuer/...-id1990232.htm

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10-04-2013 , 01:58 PM

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pvn

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I'm joking.

Spoiler:

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10-04-2013 , 01:59 PM

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thabighurt35

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Originally Posted by pvn

yes, your problem is that you have terrible taste, so everything else you've posted makes a lot more sense now.

I recommend Jacob & Co.

it all makes sense!!!

thanks for the guidance

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10-04-2013 , 02:04 PM

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Onitsuka

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So you don't like watches and still want to drop 5k on one.

Can't you just go get hookers and blow instead or something.

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10-04-2013 , 02:10 PM

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InyafaceAgain

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Originally Posted by thabighurt35

all of the JLC watches in that range are kinda meh IMO.
Never been a fan of zenith or omega.
Brietlings are so damn big that they are fairly lame IMO.
The only rolex i would really want is a gpld presidential, and i dont have 30k so i dont really want to go rolex.

see my dilema?

I appreciate this somewhat. It's hard to find something perfect which is what you really want when spending a large amount on a watch that you are going to be wearing most days.

I found JLC's to be great but generally to dressy. Like some Zenith's and Omega's but none enough to buy. GO's are amongst my favourite but also on the dressier side.

I really like some of the slightly higher end brands but you are now getting into the 10k+ range. Ultimately I decided I'd be happier wearing my TAG that I bought under similar circumstances as you, until I'm ready to pull the trigger on a Patek/Vacheron/AP etc

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10-04-2013 , 02:31 PM

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thabighurt35

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Originally Posted by Onitsuka

So you don't like watches and still want to drop 5k on one.

Can't you just go get hookers and blow instead or something.

i do like watches, otherwise i wouldnt be looking to drop that much on one.

My hooker funded is already funded prior to the allocation to my new watch fund.

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10-04-2013 , 02:33 PM

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thabighurt35

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and how about some examples here, im getting plenty of flaming but no specific references, so maybe i should rephrase my qustion.

If you had up to 7500 to spen on a watch, what would you get?

Pic or link + make and cost pah lesae

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10-04-2013 , 02:49 PM

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thabighurt35

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this is the other one i have had my eye on...

http://www.swissluxury.com/cartier-w...godiyUA3g#1258

cartier tank, two tone

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10-04-2013 , 02:58 PM

#12634

Everlastrr

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As the owner of a Roadster that tank is gross, plain and feminine. Don't get me started on the 2 tone.

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10-04-2013 , 03:00 PM

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J0hny

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Of course, for each their own, but those look really girly and awful imo.
Maybe just bad pics.

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10-04-2013 , 03:01 PM

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I don't understand how you can write off JLC and the many variations on the Reversos if you like the Cartier.

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10-04-2013 , 03:07 PM

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thabighurt35

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Originally Posted by amoeba

I don't understand how you can write off JLC and the many variations on the Reversos if you like the Cartier.

tbh, i have not written them off, i just dont know any of them.

Have always thought the jlc watches were way out of range.

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10-04-2013 , 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by thabighurt35

If you had up to 7500 to spend on a watch, what would you get?

With enough left over for hookers and blow.

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10-04-2013 , 04:10 PM

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Mostly at the upper end/over budget, but you could unload the TAG

JLC Master Calendar (~$7300)

Glashutte Original PanoMaticLunar (~$8000)

Breitling Trans-Ocean chronograph 43mm (not HUGE) (~$6200)

iwc 2011 portofino 8 days (a bit over budget at ~$9200, but sweet)

And on the lower end, love the Dornbluth & Sohn 99.1 (~$4300)

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10-04-2013 , 04:16 PM

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i think that is the annual calendar version of the transocean, which runs a bit more than $6k

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10-04-2013 , 04:36 PM

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thabighurt35

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Originally Posted by GooseHinson

Mostly at the upper end/over budget, but you could unload the TAG

JLC Master Calendar (~$7300)

Glashutte Original PanoMaticLunar (~$8000)

Breitling Trans-Ocean chronograph 43mm (not HUGE) (~$6200)

iwc 2011 portofino 8 days (a bit over budget at ~$9200, but sweet)

And on the lower end, love the Dornbluth & Sohn 99.1 (~$4300)

whoa, all very nice, i like the jlc and the brietling the most.

but where do you find i for 7200? i see it around 10k when i google it.

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10-04-2013 , 04:40 PM

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Just get the B01 based transocean at 43mm if you are looking at breitling

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10-04-2013 , 04:47 PM

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thabighurt35

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But why?

already went down that road, because its a cool concept and it looks very unique.

im over it now, i want that Jaeger LeCoultre Master Calendar Automatic Stainless Steel Mens, but its way over the original 5k intended budget.

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10-04-2013 , 04:48 PM

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thabighurt35

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Originally Posted by amoeba

Just get the B01 based transocean at 43mm if you are looking at breitling

that is very sexy and clean looking as well

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10-04-2013 , 04:49 PM

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Sedeete

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Originally Posted by GooseHinson

iwc 2011 portofino 8 days (a bit over budget at ~$9200, but sweet)

Damn this is so nice. Wish I had that kind of money to put in a watch!

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10-04-2013 , 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by thabighurt35

Hmm, these are prices I had found about a year ago when I made my list. Lowest I can see now is $7900 @ Chrono24, but I didn't spend much time searching. Jomashop has for $8300 also.

You'll prob have to add about 1k for the SS band instead of croc skin.

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10-04-2013 , 04:54 PM

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amoeba

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Lots of options in Masters series. I'm partial to the ultra thin moon 39.

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10-04-2013 , 07:07 PM

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amoeba

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The reason I am a big JLC fanboy is that I feel JLC are wonderful movement makers. They've made movements for the big 3, PP, AP, VC.

Here is an article on the JLC 920

http://people.timezone.com/library/h...86780396906210

As to why I love Glashutte Original. Its because I really feel they are the poor man's Lange and unlike Lange, they will actually make pieces in steel and on bracelets. The only problem is that many GOs don't look super great dialside. You gotta look at that junk in the trunk.

Last edited by amoeba; 10-04-2013 at 07:15 PM.