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10-05-2013 , 06:43 PM

#12651

InyafaceAgain

journeyman

Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 338

Love that Portofino. No deployment buckle though. How hard would it be to add one?

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10-06-2013 , 10:57 PM

#12652

eazygoing

Hand Historian

Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 6,370

can any of you guys ID which watch frank is rocking there? thx

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10-07-2013 , 02:18 AM

#12653

ludacris

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 12,277

sell watch, buy braces.

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10-07-2013 , 06:19 AM

#12654

Gaddy

Pooh-Bah

Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 4,379

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Originally Posted by amoeba

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

I checked out the JLC store at South Coast Plaza this weekend and saw this in person for the first time. Looks great. Still my grail.

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10-07-2013 , 10:17 AM

#12655

thabighurt35

**** you Monday

Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 11,588

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Originally Posted by GooseHinson

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.

would you actually buy a watch like that from jomashop?

I have heard horror stories about that site, and other sites as well.

I would be inclined to find a B&M store and pay the little extra to make sure everything was legit.

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10-07-2013 , 10:35 AM

#12656

hfrog355

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 6,404

A little extra can be $2k+ in a lot of cases. I've heard lots of good feedback regarding Jomashop and Authentic Watches. Lots of other grey market sites have had really bad stories though. Those 2 seem pretty decent though.

ADs are great, but if you're a few K away from a dream watch, grey market sites seem like a good answer.

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10-07-2013 , 12:42 PM

#12657

GooseHinson

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 6,585

Out of curiousity.. Why are the gold versions of certain watches almost double to the price (+9k for the JLC master calendar for example), when it looks like theres maybe 1k worth of gold on it? Any other differences, or just lol.

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10-07-2013 , 12:44 PM

#12658

pvn

Guest

Posts: n/a

mostly just lol

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10-07-2013 , 01:38 PM

#12659

pokerplease

adept

Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,163

watches are all about creating an aura of exclusivity.

you'd cannibalize sales of the stainless if the increment to a precious metal was small..

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10-07-2013 , 02:47 PM

#12660

anthai.lu

grinder

Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 475

my grail...one day:

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10-08-2013 , 12:53 AM

#12661

Biesterfield

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 8,042

Never worn a watch before. Looking to buy one for nice events, work, etc. but may not wear it much if I don't like it. Prob don't want to spend over $500. Any recs?

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10-08-2013 , 01:33 AM

#12662

ludacris

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 12,277

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Originally Posted by Biesterfield

Never worn a watch before. Looking to buy one for nice events, work, etc. but may not wear it much if I don't like it. Prob don't want to spend over $500. Any recs?

http://www.amazon.com/Orient-FFD0F00.../dp/B005HZU8IW

http://www.amazon.com/Tissot-T-Class...dp/B000JKSS8M/

http://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-H3251...dp/B0040DFDFK/

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10-08-2013 , 02:04 AM

#12663

Gaddy

Pooh-Bah

Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 4,379

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Originally Posted by Biesterfield

Never worn a watch before. Looking to buy one for nice events, work, etc. but may not wear it much if I don't like it. Prob don't want to spend over $500. Any recs?

It's difficult to say without knowing more of a style you prefer. I can tell you ones I've looked at around that price point. Ludacris mentions some decent value brands. I considered this Hamilton Jazzmaster viewmatic before deciding it was worth the extra $750 to get my Oris. The Tissot Visodate is nice, but I prefer day/date windows be the same background color as the dial. If I ever find a Seiko SARB065 for sale on an aftermarket stainless steel bracelet, I am going to buy. I did buy this Steinhart Marine 38 for $486 shipped. I'm probably going to sell it virtually new soon, but not because it's not a good watch. I couldn't pass up a more expensive watch that came available used and is too similar.

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10-08-2013 , 03:04 AM

#12664

Chris Partlow

enthusiast

Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 94

Looking at getting a price on this TAG:

So far seems to be around the 6.5-7k mark. Thoughts?

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10-08-2013 , 03:45 AM

#12665

steamraise

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 9,931

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Originally Posted by Chris Partlow

Thoughts?

I kinda like it. A little busy though.

All the writing ruins it for me.

1/10TH SEC. PRECISION
CALIPER SCALE READING
CALIPER CHRONOGRAPH
CERTIFIED CHRONOMETER
1/10TH OF SECONDS

This one has the 0 thru 10 scale three times.

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10-08-2013 , 11:29 AM

#12666

anthai.lu

grinder

Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 475

Pass on the Tag...so many choices in that price range that are WAAAAAY better

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10-08-2013 , 12:19 PM

#12667

Biesterfield

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 8,042

ty for recs. I def prefer the brown leather band style rather than the bulky metal bands. Here are the frontrunners in order of preference from what you gave me:

http://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-H3251...dp/B0040DFDFK/

http://www.amazon.com/Tissot-T-Class...dp/B000JKSS8M/

http://www.steinhartwatches.de/en/MARINE-38,583.html

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10-08-2013 , 02:19 PM

#12668

Wheatsauce

Pooh-Bah

Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 5,087

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Originally Posted by Biesterfield

If you decide on the Le Locle, shoot me a PM, I have one in perfect shape that I'm about to put up on WUS for a nice discount compared to that link.

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10-09-2013 , 04:41 AM

#12669

Gaddy

Pooh-Bah

Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 4,379

The Wolf Meridian winder I own is on sale for the lowest price I've ever seen it at Jomashop through 10/15. Only $199. I paid $250 and thought that was a great deal. I've found it to be a sharp looking winder that is a statement piece on its own but also works well.

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10-09-2013 , 01:16 PM

#12670

JessterCPA

grinder

Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 697

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Originally Posted by Chris Partlow

Looking at getting a price on this TAG:

I like the watch....not at that price though.

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10-10-2013 , 05:51 PM

#12671

thabighurt35

**** you Monday

Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 11,588

Appreciate the previous feedback, am narrowing this down, what would you pick:

Cartier Ballon Bleu Black Dial Chronograph, 9.1k at jomashop

Breitling Transocean Black Chronograph: 5.3k at jomashop

IWC Portuguese Automatic Steel 7 day reserve, 9.8k at jomashop

Ulysse Nardin GMT Big Date Silver Dial Stainless Steel Mens Watch, 5.8k at jomashop

Jaeger LeCoultre Master Calendar Silver Dial Stainless Steel Mens, 9.5k

Hublot Classic Fusion Mat Black, 9.8k

I really like the JCL and the IWC but i didnt want to spend 10k so i am leaning towards the breitling.

I really like the look of a chrono and being able to see the movement is crucial imo.