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Nice, I was just wondering if there were any independents I could get for less than $15k! Seriously, I'd love to have the Speake-Marin. Not interested in the other two.

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09-05-2014 , 03:43 AM

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Gaddy

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Asking price on my Jaquet Droz grail lowered by $1k in past couple weeks, down to $10k like new. Seems like a great deal for a watch I've never seen on the secondhand market before.

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09-05-2014 , 04:54 AM

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phantom_lord

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How much is an old (from around the 60s) Omega like this worth? Is just fairly arbitrary?

Gold Plated with a Stainless Steel Back. Signed Omega Watch Co

Original manual wind movement, Caliber 601 with 17 jewels and Incabloc shock protection

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09-05-2014 , 09:15 AM

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pvn

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Geneve was Omega's low-end line for North America. I don't watch that market super closely but I would suppose $300 would be a ballpark (and there's a lot of variance).

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09-05-2014 , 09:57 AM

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pokerplease

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check ebay sold listings or similar listings on TZ/WUS..

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09-05-2014 , 05:21 PM

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amoeba

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For those who like the IWC Portuguese Chrono but want something a bit more subtle and dress watch like with a more interesting movement, albeit no chrono , I really like the following

http://forums.timezone.com/index.php...=0#msg_6861074

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09-05-2014 , 06:45 PM

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Gaddy

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Originally Posted by amoeba

Looks great on the brown strap. I'd take it if you're buying.

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09-05-2014 , 10:56 PM

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jwax13

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That is gorgeous.

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09-05-2014 , 11:03 PM

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Wheatsauce

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Yeah that is awesome, and looks a good amount better than the Portuguese Chrono aesthetically imo (and I'm a fan of those). What is it that is interesting about the movement, or is it just more interesting because it's not a glorified 7750?

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09-06-2014 , 09:55 AM

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MrGrumpy

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Originally Posted by amoeba

Similarly, I have always really liked the Hand Wound Pure Classic from the Portuguese line.

It has a Piaget movement owing to the fact IWC didn't have a thin enough movement at only 7.3mm. 500 of these, 500 black dial - only distributed through IWC boutiques.

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09-06-2014 , 11:50 AM

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Sedeete

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Beautiful.

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09-07-2014 , 10:20 AM

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NalaCat

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http://forums.watchuseek.com/f21/skx...cs-365783.html

Looking for this or as close to possible.

Amateur question but if i purchased a steinhart black ocean 1 can i easily switch it to a nato strap?

Thanks for any help and i enjoy this thread.

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09-07-2014 , 11:58 AM

#14365

pvn

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Originally Posted by NalaCat

That's a pretty hot mod. Only thing would be that the polished 007 hands would need to be changed out for some painted ones like the 7C43 had.

Ocean 1 can easily take a nato. you just need to remove the existing strap and pop the springbars back in.

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09-07-2014 , 01:27 PM

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EDonk2

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I always thought that I liked IWC based on pictures of the watches and whatnot but when I spent some time in their boutique and handled the watches I really came away unimpressed.

Anyone seen or have any thoughts on the Zenith El Primero 410? One of my favorite recent discoveries.

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09-08-2014 , 10:21 PM

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mazjr13

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How does Christopher Ward rate as a brand?

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09-09-2014 , 06:30 AM

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dibbs

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Love that SKX mod.

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Originally Posted by EDonk2

I always thought that I liked IWC based on pictures of the watches and whatnot but when I spent some time in their boutique and handled the watches I really came away unimpressed.

Interesting, I kinda thought it was the opposite for most, totally didn't get the appeal of the white/blue Porto until I saw one in the flesh, imo their finish is what often justifies their slightly high pricing.

Also, oh, Bamford.

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09-09-2014 , 07:25 AM

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Gaddy

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Originally Posted by EDonk2

I always thought that I liked IWC based on pictures of the watches and whatnot but when I spent some time in their boutique and handled the watches I really came away unimpressed.

I checked out the Portuguese 7-Day and didn't like the feel and thickness of it.

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09-09-2014 , 08:54 AM

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cbboy

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I had the same feeling about IWC. I absolutely loved the portofino and the aquatimer but when I seen them in person, I was very underwhelmed.

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09-09-2014 , 01:07 PM

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thabighurt35

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Originally Posted by Gaddy

I checked out the Portuguese 7-Day and didn't like the feel and thickness of it.

i felt the same way about the 7-day and chrono, very disappointing in person and especially after trying the other wattches in that price point by zenith, omega, jlc and breitling

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09-09-2014 , 02:09 PM

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Eurotrash

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attn: Jwax,

White dial 3568 on bracelet available, complete set

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09-09-2014 , 02:51 PM

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heltok

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09-09-2014 , 03:48 PM

#14374

pokerplease

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knew it was coming, it's finally here, don't even know what to think of it.. can't wait to see pricing..

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09-09-2014 , 04:47 PM

#14375

ScreaminAsian

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the customizable animated face is interesting. the ability to draw penises on my friends' watches whenever i want is interesting. idk, maybe the next one or one after, if they make it thinner with like a hologram projector or something, it might replace a real watch. and that's the biggest problem, it's not timeless, you're gonna want the new one next year because it's gonna 100% dominate this one. so for now, i'll probably still get it, but i'll wear it on the other arm.

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