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I've only had it for a year or so, so no maintenance. I hated the stock strap so I bought a bracelet for it, though an aftermarket strap would do as well. Since I have six watches, work mostly from home (so don't go out to do anything substantial most days during the week) and it is a more niche with the green, I only wear it about once a month.

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10-28-2014 , 08:36 PM

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LowSociety

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Originally Posted by flopturntree

http://ablogtowatch.wpengine.netdna-...-watches-8.jpg

What do you guys think about this watch? I want to get it

Cartier Rotonde

It's gorgeous. I think the Caliber movements are respected enough and it's frickin Cartier so it gets respect from anyone with taste. Speaking of which, it's a tasteful, non-vulgar watch.

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10-28-2014 , 09:24 PM

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amoeba

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It's nice but I think the movement is Eta in that one. IMO, it seems a bit dressy for work/your age. I would personally avoid watches that are too flashy especially if its your first job as you don't want to out watch the boss.

I think the 8500 based aqua terra posted above is a fantastic choice as is a speed master professional 3570.50. I also like Nomos and Grand Seiko in your price range. Your Rolex selection will be very limited new. I would consider the explorer I or explorer ii or no date submariner used.

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10-29-2014 , 04:20 AM

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rubenrtv

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Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,780

I'm considering trading one of my watches:

Would be interested in IWC Portuguese but probably others as well. Anyone interested?

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10-29-2014 , 05:10 AM

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Gaddy

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Better get those screws aligned if you want anyone to be interested in that here.

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10-29-2014 , 07:56 AM

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Onitsuka

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Need details like box/papers, still under warranty etc

Also just put a € amount you'd be looking for to give people a ballpark.

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10-29-2014 , 09:34 AM

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icepick

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Seiko is coming out with a vertical column chrono.

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10-29-2014 , 10:13 AM

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rubenrtv

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Originally Posted by Onitsuka

Need details like box/papers, still under warranty etc

Also just put a € amount you'd be looking for to give people a ballpark.

Have box, could get papers. Bought the watch 3 years ago. Don't really have a price in mind as I don't want to sell, just considering a change in my collection

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10-29-2014 , 10:47 AM

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fxstone11

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i found a citizen just like this at a beach in chicago a few months ago. didn't much care for it at first, but it's grown on me.

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10-29-2014 , 11:01 AM

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KPowers

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That's a real nice Classic Fusion

I love that combo.

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10-29-2014 , 02:33 PM

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TheNoodleMan

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Originally Posted by nutinsider

Anyone have the Seiko cocktail time sarb065.

In pictures the dial is a gorgeous sunburst blue but in some pics and vids it appears to be silver. Really wanna buy it but don't want to if it isn't blue.

Thanks!

I have this watch, and it is silver, but the sunburst reflects colors like crazy, especially blue. The tint is constantly shifting depending on the ambient light. I love it, it gets a lot of wear.

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10-29-2014 , 09:53 PM

#14587

Gaddy

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10% off at longislandwatch.com through Halloween with code LUCKY10. I got two of my watches there for good deals. Seiko Orange Monster for $180. Orient Bambino for $125. Orient Marshall (which I own, and got there) for $125. Just a few of the decent options I noticed.

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11-03-2014 , 11:19 PM

#14588

pokerplease

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starting my kid early.. about 31mm diameter, quartz featuring rubber strap, clearly labelled hands, elsa and anna..

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11-03-2014 , 11:22 PM

#14589

Wheatsauce

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Good choice on the no date/no Olaf dial imo. So much classier.

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11-03-2014 , 11:33 PM

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pvn

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A+++++ would wear

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11-03-2014 , 11:55 PM

#14591

KPowers

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I just spent 10 minutes trying to find the kid's watch I had. I'm pretty sure it had a yellow dial, blue band, and red hands. I distinctly remember some kind of face.

Couldn't find it, and everyone had one as a kid.

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11-04-2014 , 05:58 PM

#14592

Replay

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Originally Posted by pokerplease

starting my kid early.. about 31mm diameter, quartz featuring rubber strap, clearly labelled hands, elsa and anna..

what patek model is that? looks v nice

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11-04-2014 , 06:06 PM

#14593

pokerplease

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5107G (white gold)

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11-04-2014 , 07:29 PM

#14594

General Tsao

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Originally Posted by Parallax

so guys, having lost my watch (hamilton viewmatic), I find myself in need of a new watch, but not really in the mood to spend thousands of dollars.

The above IWC is aesthetically the perfect watch to me - what's the closest I can get to it without spending say over $1k? I'd be willing to shop used...

Main features are the white, but complex face without being over the top, numbers not roman numerals, leather strap (whatever, I can replace a strap anyways), subdials of various kinds adding to complexity, most importantly a big watch face without a lot of metal case around it.

Please halp

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11-04-2014 , 07:30 PM

#14595

pvn

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Max Bill Chronoscope.

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11-04-2014 , 10:01 PM

#14596

KPowers

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Jazzmaster Maestro, price is around $1,200 iirc

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11-05-2014 , 06:07 PM

#14597

dinopoker

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What say you all about the new Michael Kors Jetmaster...

Bit of info here...

http://www.wristwatchreview.com/2014...ter-automatic/

Pretty darn nice watch for sub $500

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11-05-2014 , 06:37 PM

#14598

amoeba

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I hate watches disguised as chronographs that aren't actual chronographs especially if they have superfluous pushers. If you want a nice watch under 500 with a Chinese movement (which this has), get this instead

http://www.seagull19*******/7-seagull-38mm

Reliable column wheel chrono with actual military provenance.

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11-05-2014 , 06:43 PM

#14599

amoeba

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And if the Seagull is not balla enough for you then save up for the Seiko Ananta that the Kors homages.

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11-05-2014 , 07:21 PM

#14600

dinopoker

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Well I was originally looking at the lum tec 300-m1 (I already have an m8) and then saw this one from Kors. I know the Kors is not a high quality item, but it does look nice. Still leaning towards the 300m-1 but is about double the cost...

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