Nice Watches

[ICEBERG]

Originally posted by shakalaka




Any idea where I can buy this from?

You might need a second mortgage on your house..:D :D :D

[ICEBERG]

Here are some watches starting from 1 million to couple hundred thousand dollars.

http://www.wristfashion.com/imgsrc/gb10.jpg


http://www.wristfashion.com/imgsrc/gb2.jpg


http://www.wristfashion.com/imgsrc/gb6.jpg


http://www.wristfashion.com/imgsrc/gb5.jpg


http://www.wristfashion.com/imgsrc/gb3.jpg


http://www.wristfashion.com/imgsrc/gb8.jpg


http://www.wristfashion.com/imgsrc/gb7.jpg

[Justing]

^^ Franck Muller:drool:


AMVOX2 DBS
http://www.gemnation.com/images/watches/JLeC/Q1922450.jpg

[Godfuader]

This would be the most appropriate thread to ask:

Where can I find a Watch Valet locally?

Kinda like this one:
http://www.brookstone.com/bs_assets/images/shop/large_300/571976_p.jpg

[msouther]

Hey All,

I am currently in the market for a new watch after rocking my $300 Esquire, which I used loan money to buy at the time for 10 years. I am looking at getting a Movado after seeing pics of some in here.

Do you guys know the best place to buy one, either locally or online? I don't want a used one though and I am not keen on Craigslist, Kijiji or any of those other sites like that.

The watches I am thinking about are:

- Luno
- Juro
- S.E.

Any help or pricing info would be appreciated. Quite a few of you seem to be afficionados, so I am sure you can give me some guidance. I obviously want to get the best deal as well. Thanks!

Edit: I did use the Store Locator on the site so I know where they are distributed locally. Recommendations there would be appreciated as well if you have experience with any of the retailers.

- h-i-noor jewellers
- calgary jewellery ltd.
- breslauer & warren (they advertise with me at the Calgary Herald so I would probably check them out first)
- oliver's fine jewellery
- peoples jewellers
- mappins jewellers

[Weapon_R]

Amazon.com has some very cheap movados on sale right now.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=movado&x=0&y=0

[THE GOVERNATOR]

here is my current watch.

http://www.focuspocus.co.uk/prod-img/watchnixonventurebluemed.jpg


i've turned into a nixon collector i now have 35 nixon watches, personally this one i like the most its simple but very strong. plus for $175 its a decent price i thought.


sadly the watch is fairly heavy.

[Godfuader]

Originally posted by msouther
...The watches I am thinking about are:

- Luno
- Juro
- S.E.

Just picked up the Luno last month in Miami. Very clean and sharp. I always buy in the states...so don't really know where a good place to go shopping is.



Originally posted by Weapon_R
Amazon.com has some very cheap movados on sale right now.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=movado&x=0&y=0
Can't believe some of the super cheap prices on Movado. Do you get duties buying off Amazon.com and shipping to Canada?

[cityhunter2501]

whats the price on that PATEK? :love:

[diamondedge]

Governator, I have the Venture except in Silver/Black face. Weight is nice, not too much. Band scratches quite easily though.

[bashir26]

Here is a pictures of my Omega Seamaster Professional full titanium.

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k148/d-i-d-d-y/DSC05831.jpg
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k148/d-i-d-d-y/DSC05833.jpg

[msouther]

I was just wondering if anybody has ordered through a website from the States before on a watch. They are very cheap down there even with the small difference in exchange, but I am wondering about customs charges etc.

Weapon_R you provided a link to Amazon which is cool and I appreciate it. I like this one:

http://www.amazon.com/Movado-Mens-Luno-Watch-0605557/dp/B000GHFZYS/ref=pd_bbs_sr_6/102-3814761-7976113?ie=UTF8&s=watches&qid=1221979653&sr=8-6

Any advice is welcome. Thanks!

[Pacman]

Originally posted by msouther
I was just wondering if anybody has ordered through a website from the States before on a watch. They are very cheap down there even with the small difference in exchange, but I am wondering about customs charges etc.

Weapon_R you provided a link to Amazon which is cool and I appreciate it. I like this one:

http://www.amazon.com/Movado-Mens-Luno-Watch-0605557/dp/B000GHFZYS/ref=pd_bbs_sr_6/102-3814761-7976113?ie=UTF8&s=watches&qid=1221979653&sr=8-6

Any advice is welcome. Thanks!

If you are lucky, the watch will make it through and you won't pay a dime.

If you are unlucky, the watch will be assessed by Canada Customs and you will pay 5% GST, 7% duty and 6% excise tax.....and to top it all off, each charge is compounded.

[bashir26]

Originally posted by Pacman


If you are lucky, the watch will make it through and you won't pay a dime.

If you are unlucky, the watch will be assessed by Canada Customs and you will pay 5% GST, 7% duty and 6% excise tax.....and to top it all off, each charge is compounded.

They only check 4% of what comes into canada. It just so happens they check my stuff everytime :cry:

I remember paying $220 of duty for 4 shirts and a two sweaters this one time.

If your buying online, I would buy from a private seller so he can send it as a gift package, or just buy the watch locally.

[Pacman]

Originally posted by bashir26


If your buying online, I would buy from a private seller so he can send it as a gift package, or just buy the watch locally.

Sending as a gift won't work. You are only allowed to receive gifts with a value of up to $60....anything over and above that price is eligible for taxes.

The Canada Customs officers are getting smart with watches. They know how to look up the exact model and assess the correct value.....so even if the U.S undervalues it, Canada Customs will tack on the difference.

[swak]

Originally posted by badatusrnames
Barcode SS:

http://www.tokyoflash.com/pics/BAR002_m.jpg

that looks pretty cool, and very queer at the same time.
How do you read that?

[pinoyhero]

Originally posted by ercchry
http://www.bellross.com/download/goodies/wallpapers/BR01-titane/BR01-titane_1024x768.jpg

http://www.bellross.com/

i never use to like them, but they are starting to grow on me. should be able to get into one for under $5000, calgary jewelry and holt are both authorized dealers

Absolutely Love B&R but can't get over the rubber band. Seems cheap and makes it light weight

[msouther]

So I guess the only options are to bite the bullet and spend way too much to buy it locally or go to the States for a weekend shopping trip and slap it on my wrist before I come back.

[bashir26]

Originally posted by msouther
So I guess the only options are to bite the bullet and spend way too much to buy it locally or go to the States for a weekend shopping trip and slap it on my wrist before I come back.

How much is the watch your looking for worth locally?
Also warranty might be an issue. I don't know with Movado, but with Omega if you buy online you don't get warranty.


Originally posted by Pacman


Sending as a gift won't work. You are only allowed to receive gifts with a value of up to $60....anything over and above that price is eligible for taxes.

The Canada Customs officers are getting smart with watches. They know how to look up the exact model and assess the correct value.....so even if the U.S undervalues it, Canada Customs will tack on the difference.

Thanks for the info

[msouther]

It retails at $995 and there is a link to one for sale on Amazon. I think a weekend trip is the best bet as I am not too keen on buying over the internet anyways and warranty is important too. Thanks for your help so far.

[ercchry]

Originally posted by pinoyhero


Absolutely Love B&R but can't get over the rubber band. Seems cheap and makes it light weight

im on the fence with rubber straps, some metals irritate my skin so the rubber is nice for that, also i find that most watches with rubber straps can pull off a leather one pretty good. as well if the rubber one has a deployment clasp in some cases it can transfer over to a leather strap too

like so:

ugliest strap of all time

http://www.professionalwatches.com/Chopard%20MILLE%20MIGLIA%202006%20GRAN%20TURISMO%20XL-thumb.jpg

and on leather

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b178/KhurramA/best.jpg

[The Cosworth]

picked this up today, I liked the look of it and it reminded me of the Tag Monaco:

http://www.timeway.eu/images/Tissot-quadrato-2.jpg

[arian_ma]

Originally posted by The Cosworth
picked this up today, I liked the look of it and it reminded me of the Tag Monaco:

http://www.timeway.eu/images/Tissot-quadrato-2.jpg
Ah good choice Cos, I stared at that watch for many hours, too bad it was 2x my price range at the time. I'll PM you a pic of the watch I picked out. Only if that (Tissot) watch came with a leather band for the blue face.

[Fafa]

Originally posted by The Cosworth
picked this up today, I liked the look of it and it reminded me of the Tag Monaco:

http://www.timeway.eu/images/Tissot-quadrato-2.jpg

Nice watch, how much was it?... real close to the one that im wearing and loving right now... i have small wrists and its hard finding a watch to fit well but my Tag Monaco works real well

mine: http://www.redfingerprint.com/image/watches/TH_00/TagHeuerWW2110FC6177_big.jpg

[The Cosworth]

Originally posted by arian_ma

Ah good choice Cos, I stared at that watch for many hours, too bad it was 2x my price range at the time. I'll PM you a pic of the watch I picked out. Only if that (Tissot) watch came with a leather band for the blue face.

haha sweet!


It is the second watch this week I have purchased. Need to curb the horology addiction a little bit, but there is just something about watches I love. I need to pick up a new watch box tomorrow as mine is out of room... again. :banghead:

I think next cheque I am going to get the all black T-Touch they have in the store. Nice watch and doesnt appear as bulky as the silver ones. It is called the T-Touch trekking:

http://www.creativewatch.co.uk/pimages/t-touch-trekking-t001-520-47-051-00-220x134.jpg





Originally posted by Fafa


Nice watch, how much was it?... real close to the one that im wearing and loving right now... i have small wrists and its hard finding a watch to fit well but my Tag Monaco works real well

mine: http://www.redfingerprint.com/image/watches/TH_00/TagHeuerWW2110FC6177_big.jpg

Lets just say a lot less than the Tag version. I was going to order it this week but found the Tissot and decided to go and look at it tonight. Well we all know how that ended. I have more money left to get the T-Touch (above) now too. If I got the Tag then I would be limited for my extra purchases this month.

The thing I found about Tissot, it I am paying about 50% less, it is still ETA movement, and it isn't automatic. Automatic for me doesnt matter because I have so many watches that usually when I get back around to it the thing is out of power and I have to re-set it. The best battery free watch out there right now are the Eco-Drives (which I have a gold one in) or the new Seiko springdrives which are almost $10,000 for the one I want (well 7,000 pound so I figure just over 10,000 CAD).






Originally posted by ercchry
http://www.bellross.com/download/goodies/wallpapers/BR01-titane/BR01-titane_1024x768.jpg

http://www.bellross.com/

i never use to like them, but they are starting to grow on me. should be able to get into one for under $5000, calgary jewelry and holt are both authorized dealers

I LOVE the B&R. Hated the basic look at first but now :drool:

I prefer the orange though:

http://girard.horomundi.com/BnR/BnR_2008_BR02_Orange1000.jpg

[BigDannyCool]

http://www.2dayblog.com/images/2007/september/aston_martin_wristwatch.jpg

Sweet watch you can unlock and lock your doors of you DBS with this watch. Only $35000.

[The Cosworth]

Originally posted by BigDannyCool
http://www.2dayblog.com/images/2007/september/aston_martin_wristwatch.jpg

Sweet watch you can unlock and lock your doors and you can start your DBS with this watch. Only $35000.


Nice watch, my only argument with it is that it has electronics in it, and for being a skeleton automatic just seems like false advertising to me.

That is what I love about watch collecting though, everyone can have an opinion and no one argues about it as much as car guys do.

[watch_obsessed]

Originally posted by ICEBERG



http://www.wristfashion.com/imgsrc/gb7.jpg

Great watch! I used to own a collection of Crazy Hour series.

[rusich]

Originally posted by swak


that looks pretty cool, and very queer at the same time.
How do you read that?

My guess is it's a 24 hour clock, and it reads 22:45.

[sl888]

If you got $500,000 to spare, check out Zenith Defy Extreme Zero-G or Hysek Colosso. Crazy what these watches do...

[urban.one]

Did you pick up the Tissot locally in Calgary? What shop?




Originally posted by The Cosworth


haha sweet!


It is the second watch this week I have purchased. Need to curb the horology addiction a little bit, but there is just something about watches I love. I need to pick up a new watch box tomorrow as mine is out of room... again. :banghead:

I think next cheque I am going to get the all black T-Touch they have in the store. Nice watch and doesnt appear as bulky as the silver ones. It is called the T-Touch trekking:

http://www.creativewatch.co.uk/pimages/t-touch-trekking-t001-520-47-051-00-220x134.jpg






Lets just say a lot less than the Tag version. I was going to order it this week but found the Tissot and decided to go and look at it tonight. Well we all know how that ended. I have more money left to get the T-Touch (above) now too. If I got the Tag then I would be limited for my extra purchases this month.

The thing I found about Tissot, it I am paying about 50% less, it is still ETA movement, and it isn't automatic. Automatic for me doesnt matter because I have so many watches that usually when I get back around to it the thing is out of power and I have to re-set it. The best battery free watch out there right now are the Eco-Drives (which I have a gold one in) or the new Seiko springdrives which are almost $10,000 for the one I want (well 7,000 pound so I figure just over 10,000 CAD).







I LOVE the B&R. Hated the basic look at first but now :drool:

I prefer the orange though:

http://girard.horomundi.com/BnR/BnR_2008_BR02_Orange1000.jpg

[kaput]

.

[Vagabond142]

Originally posted by swak


that looks pretty cool, and very queer at the same time.
How do you read that?

In binary :)

[JordanEG6]

Originally posted by Vagabond142


In binary :)

It's not in binary, I used to have one similar to that. Binary would be too frustrating IMO. haha.

First column : [4 LEDs] Hour x 5 = 20 hours
Second column: [4 LEDs] Hour x 1 = 4 hours
Third: [5 LEDs] Minutes x 10 = 50 minutes
Last: [9 LEDs] Minutes x 1 = 9 minutes

so if its 11:36pm,
First column: 4 LEDs would light up [4 LED x 5 = 20]
Second column: 3 LEDs would light up [3 LED x 1 = 3]

Hour = 23 or 11pm

Third column: 3 LEDs would light up [3 LED x 10 = 30]
Last column: 6 LEDs would light up [6 LED x 1 = 6]

Minutes = 36

I wish I can explain it better haha.

When I first got it, some chick asked me what the time was and I spent about 2 minutes trying to tell her hahaha.

[The Cosworth]

Originally posted by urban.one
Did you pick up the Tissot locally in Calgary? What shop?





There are a few places in Calgary you can get them. You used to be able to at Time Botique in Market Mall before they went to Watch It and went all Guido style.

I got mine last night at Ann something jewlers near the starbucks. Typically I buy my watches at JVair in the basement of my building though. They carry the Tag, Omega, Rolex, etc. etc.

[arian_ma]

Originally posted by The Cosworth


There are a few places in Calgary you can get them. You used to be able to at Time Botique in Market Mall before they went to Watch It and went all Guido style.

I got mine last night at Ann something jewlers near the starbucks. Typically I buy my watches at JVair in the basement of my building though. They carry the Tag, Omega, Rolex, etc. etc.
When I was looking at that Tissot, without me even asking the lady said she could give the watch to me for $525 instead of the $625 price tag, I don't know what that was all about.

[The Cosworth]

Originally posted by arian_ma

When I was looking at that Tissot, without me even asking the lady said she could give the watch to me for $525 instead of the $625 price tag, I don't know what that was all about.

Some places (jewelers especially) dont sell many watches. So if someone is going to buy a $600.00 watch they will make sure they move the product instead of arguing over the $100.00

Pretty much the same deal I get every time I get a watch.

I ordered this for camping and hiking:

http://media.rei.com/media/h/1336860.jpg

[ercchry]

damn it i hate this thread.... whenever it gets going like this i always end up with a new watch.... :D

[D. Dub]

Picked up a Marathon SAR (minus cyclops) this week -- always wanted one.

It's the ultimate "tool watch"

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/stampe/SAR/2c0e6c65.jpg




Here's some more info on the Marathon SAR if anyone is interested.

http://www.freewebs.com/billyschorr/marathonsar.htm

[RY213]

I just bought this tonight:

http://www.thetimezone.com/media/enlarge/63575604748RS.jpg

Oris Williams F1

What ya'll think?

[arian_ma]

Originally posted by RY213
What ya'll think?
Nice watch man! That's a rubber strap right? How do those feel?

[SilVFan]

http://hypebeast.com/image/2008/07/timex-80-3.jpg

On days that I do not wear my masterpiece

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o134/brettrules1980/snapbracelets.jpg

[ercchry]

ahh i dunno which one... B&R or omega...

http://images4.lussori.com/Timepieces/CollectionMasters/BB_default.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v508/GlassofZin/searm003.jpg

[XylathaneGTR]

The Bell & Ross...I love them oh so much.

[Pacman]

Originally posted by ercchry
ahh i dunno which one... B&R or omega...



How big are your wrists? Isn't that Railmaster the huge 48mm one with the handwind movement?

I would love one of those, but it would look like a clock on my wrists.

[ercchry]

haha i think it is closer to 50mm... the B&R is 46mm. i love big watches... i have a 47mm one and it fits on my wrist just fine.. not so much under a dress shirt though :D

i have a few 44mm watches too, one has a large crystal and the other is kinda small looking and that one looks weird on my wrist after the 47mm one comes off

[RY213]

Originally posted by arian_ma

Nice watch man! That's a rubber strap right? How do those feel?

Thanks! Yes I got the rubber strap, I was looking for more of a sporty look plus I really like the way all black looks. It feels pretty comfortable so far, I will find out morw after I wear it for a whole day. I originally looked at the all black T-touch that someone posted a few pages earlier, but after comparing the 2 watches there really is no comparison. The Oris has an automatic movement whereas the tissot has quartz movement. Beside that though the overall quality and feel of the Oris is so much better...

[Weapon_R]

Originally posted by ercchry
ahh i dunno which one... B&R or omega...


Omega :drool:

[BillyinNM]

Originally posted by D. Dub
Picked up a Marathon SAR (minus cyclops) this week -- always wanted one.

It's the ultimate "tool watch"

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/stampe/SAR/2c0e6c65.jpg

with the Maple Leaf Bracelet

http://www.freewebs.com/billyschorr/Marathon%20SAR/SARfive.jpg


Here's some more info on the Marathon SAR if anyone is interested.

http://www.freewebs.com/billyschorr/marathonsar.htm

While i'm happy that my SAR web review is helpful / useful i'd greatly appreciate it if my images were *not* hotlinked. I disabled "right-click" on those pages for this very reason.

Billy

[Destinova403]

well since i started working at Jewels by Maximes iv kinda started watching watches a little bit... being a poor student Oris is my best option :)

im ordering one of these

Oris Williams F1 Team

http://www.watchconcepts.com/ORIS/WILLIAMS_F1/63575954194s.jpg


EDIT: just noticed this :P


Originally posted by RY213


Thanks! Yes I got the rubber strap, I was looking for more of a sporty look plus I really like the way all black looks. It feels pretty comfortable so far, I will find out morw after I wear it for a whole day. I originally looked at the all black T-touch that someone posted a few pages earlier, but after comparing the 2 watches there really is no comparison. The Oris has an automatic movement whereas the tissot has quartz movement. Beside that though the overall quality and feel of the Oris is so much better...

and SMALL WORLD... i think i'm the one who sold you that watch :)
the black PVD coating looks amazing with the red numbers.
hopefully you are enjoying it... if you have any troubles just let me know.

[RY213]

Ha! The watch is awesome, thanks again. If anyone is looking for a watch go see Dane at Maximes in Market Mall, he really looked after me and hlped me make the right decision...

[Destinova403]

for sure man. as i said, if you ever need anything just come in and well take care of you.

[ercchry]

Originally posted by XylathaneGTR
The Bell & Ross...I love them oh so much.



Originally posted by Weapon_R


Omega :drool:

you both make strong arguments :rofl:

ahh i still do not know which to go with...

[bmeier]

Both are nice but personally I would go with the BR

[C4S]

What price .. on BR ? discount % ?

After some reseach, with exchange rate today, buying upscale watches, such as Rolex, Cartier etc .. is actually cheaper to buy in Canada then US or even asia .. (tokyo or HK)

Even mid level watches such as Tag, Omega etc .. are quite good price in Canada now .. ( esp in Alberta, only 5% gst )

However, I am comparing MSRP to MSRP, as in US or HK .. can always get deep discount on most brands .. ( not Rolex or Pan .. )

Any idea on B&R ? they are around $3-4K .. quite decent.. :)

[ercchry]

i figured the price range was around there but i have yet to look in stores yet. i think there is 2 authorized dealers in calgary to choose from

[mack1]

Thanks for review. 16 Nov. is my sister's birthday and i want to bought a wrist watch for give her i am so much confused to choosing it. Please suggest me which would be better form gift.

[C4S]

Mack1, depends how much you want to buy for your sister?

If you want to buy her something decent, but not expensive, Omega, B&M, and Tag are nice.

If you want to get her something nicer, Cartier, Corum are good! (girls dont like Rolex, and Rolex dont look nice on girls )

[Weapon_R]

Originally posted by mack1
Thanks for review. 16 Nov. is my sister's birthday and i want to bought a wrist watch for give her i am so much confused to choosing it. Please suggest me which would be better form gift.

What is your budget? There are options anywhere from $1 to $2m+

[Tuner1]

This thread just keeps going and going! Is that more like a quartz or an automatic ;) ?

Here is a quick pic that I took back in the summer. The car is easy to name but I would be very surprised if anyone can accurately name the watch...without spending an hour on Google.

Rob



http://www.cca.cc/nexus/EF_road1280.jpg

[Justing]

^^IWC topgun....whats my prize?:D

[Tuner1]

Originally posted by Justing
^^IWC topgun....whats my prize?:D

Nice try.....but no :nut:

Rob

[CSMRX7]

Originally posted by Tuner1
This thread just keeps going and going! Is that more like a quartz or an automatic ;) ?

Here is a quick pic that I took back in the summer. The car is easy to name but I would be very surprised if anyone can accurately name the watch...without spending an hour on Google.

Rob



http://www.cca.cc/nexus/EF_road1280.jpg

IWC Dopple Chronograph?

[Tuner1]

Originally posted by CSMRX7


IWC Dopple Chronograph?

Yes and no. That isn't a complete answer :)


Rob

[Justing]

^^IWC Top Gun Dopple Chronograph ceramic?
complete enough? haha

[CSMRX7]

Originally posted by Tuner1


Yes and no. That isn't a complete answer :)


Rob

Is it the special 46mm version?

[adamc]

That's the awesome stretch of road with the 140 Km/hr speed limit!


I am glad you were being safety conscious and abiding by it.

:rofl:

[Justing]

look closely where it says max [km/h]...haha

[Tuner1]

Originally posted by adamc
That's the awesome stretch of road with the 140 Km/hr speed limit!


I am glad you were being safety conscious and abiding by it.

:rofl:

Sometime subtle sarcastic comments are difficult to pick up on in written text. Are you being serious or is this a joke?


Rob

[adamc]

Completely kidding around! :thumbsup:

Looks like BC?

Nice watch, and nice ride :)

[Tuner1]

Originally posted by adamc
Completely kidding around! :thumbsup:

Looks like BC?

Nice watch, and nice ride :)

Cool :thumbsup: Next time I will keep the speed down a bit!

Now back to the watches!

Rob

[adamc]

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e332/jw1954/jw1954-2/DSC_0022b.jpg




Waiting to pull the trigger on a Sapphire sandwich Speedmaster a.s.a.p

[watch_obsessed]

Just to let those of you who are into Panerai time pieces that Brinkhaus is now the official AD.

[adamc]

Yes!

I visited a few weeks ago and Jim let me in on that little tidbit. I will have to go check them out soon.

[ercchry]

Originally posted by watch_obsessed
Just to let those of you who are into Panerai time pieces that Brinkhaus is now the official AD.


that is pretty cool... before this wasn't the only other AD in toronto? i remember when my uncle dropped his he had to send it out there for repairs and that took forever to get fixed

[C4S]

:dunno:

Do you guys know retail price for Panerai in Canada?

Like 111, 104, 164, 90, even 005 etc ??

They "were" hard to get app. a year ago .. and would like to know their pricing, but won't get pricing from Norbert till end of the month ... :dunno:

Nice watch Rob! no more AP ?

[Destinova403]

ordered myself another watch through work... be here soon

Oris Artelier Skeleton

http://www.worldlux.com/products/oris/_watch/artelierskeletonenginesteel/fullsize1.jpg

[eb0i]

Fack. This thread makes me want to spend money I don't have! The Omega Railmaster, Omega Sapphire sandwich and Oris Artelier Skeleton are awesome:drool:

[ScCab]

IWC Carlson Top Gun Edition 46mm Ceramic Dopple....Only 50 of these were made


Originally posted by Tuner1
This thread just keeps going and going! Is that more like a quartz or an automatic ;) ?

Here is a quick pic that I took back in the summer. The car is easy to name but I would be very surprised if anyone can accurately name the watch...without spending an hour on Google.

Rob



http://www.cca.cc/nexus/EF_road1280.jpg

[The Cosworth]

Originally posted by Destinova403
ordered myself another watch through work... be here soon

Oris Artelier Skeleton

http://www.worldlux.com/products/oris/_watch/artelierskeletonenginesteel/fullsize1.jpg

pm'd

[CSMRX7]

I have been wearing this one for a good month now. Big watch that I bought on a whim, but turns out I really like it.

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z28/dgmarnier/Breitling/IMG_0258.jpg

[Tuner1]

Originally posted by ScCab
IWC Carlson Top Gun Edition 46mm Ceramic Dopple....Only 50 of these were made



Ohhhhhh, ScCab got it....but there is no "Top Gun" in the name. :D Doesn't it go well with the 348's interior?


Rob

[ScCab]

I do believe that is a 328 interior is it not?

Originally posted by Tuner1


Ohhhhhh, ScCab got it....but there is no "Top Gun" in the name. :D Doesn't it go well with the 348's interior?


Rob

[CSMRX7]

Originally posted by Tuner1


Ohhhhhh, ScCab got it....but there is no "Top Gun" in the name. :D Doesn't it go well with the 348's interior?


Rob

A knew what it was once I knew it was 46mm. I think that is the only version with the white datewheel.

[bball2]

Originally posted by CSMRX7
I have been wearing this one for a good month now. Big watch that I bought on a whim, but turns out I really like it.

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z28/dgmarnier/Breitling/IMG_0258.jpg

That's a very nice watch, how much did that set you back?

[CSMRX7]

Originally posted by bball2


That's a very nice watch, how much did that set you back?

Picked it up from my AD in houston for $3500. Not a bad buy.

Am trying to stop myself from buying a IWC BP.

[Destinova403]

Originally posted by The Cosworth


pm'd

msg'd you back man

[The Cosworth]

got some pictures of my collection, they aren't great (the watches or the pictures) but it is what I have.

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l183/brendankharris/DSC04215.jpg

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l183/brendankharris/DSC04217.jpg

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l183/brendankharris/DSC04218.jpg

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l183/brendankharris/DSC04219.jpg

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l183/brendankharris/DSC04220.jpg

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l183/brendankharris/DSC04221.jpg

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l183/brendankharris/DSC04222.jpg

[E36M3]

A swatch would go way better with a 348, but it isn't a horrible pairing.


Originally posted by Tuner1


Ohhhhhh, ScCab got it....but there is no "Top Gun" in the name. :D Doesn't it go well with the 348's interior?


Rob

[eckostyle]

holy crap there are some nice watches in this thread ...

i'm in need of a watch (my current one is on my phone :thumbsdow )

i have a maximum of $2100 ... brands I was looking at include Oris, Longines (only a couple of them though), and Hamilton ... this watch needs to last a while, with a timeless design ... any suggestions? other brands welcome as well, i just generally need ideas ... thanks!:D

[The Cosworth]

^^ Omega, Hamilton (I LOVE the open heart), Bell and Ross, Oris, Longines, Tag Heuer, etc.



Omega, Hamilton, and Longines are all owned by the swatch group. They all use ETA based movement. Same with Tissot if you want to save some money and buy two or three different watches for $700/$800 each.

I have the Tissot Quadrato and Tissot Classic and I am really happy with both.

Hamilton and Tissot are both around the $500-$1000 range, Tissot is swiss and Hamilton is american.

[B17a]

Originally posted by Tuner1


Ohhhhhh, ScCab got it....but there is no "Top Gun" in the name. :D Doesn't it go well with the 348's interior?


Rob

Great watch, I can't imgaine 46mm. My IWC Spitfire Chrono at 42mm already seems so big. Oh yeah, the car is ok too!:D

[Destinova403]

Originally posted by eckostyle
holy crap there are some nice watches in this thread ...

i'm in need of a watch (my current one is on my phone :thumbsdow )

i have a maximum of $2100 ... brands I was looking at include Oris, Longines (only a couple of them though), and Hamilton ... this watch needs to last a while, with a timeless design ... any suggestions? other brands welcome as well, i just generally need ideas ... thanks!:D

PM'd

[C4S]

I like Hamilton too, Esp the Huge KHAKI, Somehow, I wear it more then other watch.

I like it more then my speedmaster too! It is bigger, but not heavier thx to the Titanium shell, good style and it is not as common as Rolex/Cartier/Tag/Omega/Breit etc and cheaper!! :poosie:

(but the titanium shell is very easy to get scratches!!)

It was rated the best entry level automatic watch in 2007 as well! :D (for under$2K)

Nice nob too! :)

http://images.cppp.multiply.com/image/2/photos/7/1200x1200/1/IMG-0045.21.jpg?et=cwCjkNUdWhzU9ZLa3V0UJA&nmid=133689681

http://images.cppp.multiply.com/image/2/photos/7/1200x1200/2/IMG-0048.21.jpg?et=JCZXNHpdBduzpKq7cexh2g&nmid=133689681

http://images.cppp.multiply.com/image/2/photos/7/1200x1200/3/IMG-0049.21.jpg?et=TyYqTwUu1dBM%2CllxL1MUkw&nmid=133689681

http://images.cppp.multiply.com/image/2/photos/7/1200x1200/4/IMG-0052.21.jpg?et=YFvbYeOJ6pRLWQ9LjN8QyQ&nmid=133689681

[CSMRX7]

Originally posted by eckostyle
holy crap there are some nice watches in this thread ...

i'm in need of a watch (my current one is on my phone :thumbsdow )

i have a maximum of $2100 ... brands I was looking at include Oris, Longines (only a couple of them though), and Hamilton ... this watch needs to last a while, with a timeless design ... any suggestions? other brands welcome as well, i just generally need ideas ... thanks!:D

Hamilton or Sinn would be my choices in that catagory.

[Pacman]

Originally posted by CSMRX7


Hamilton or Sinn would be my choices in that catagory.

Sinn used to be great bang for buck. The prices on their watches have doubled in the past couple of years. 3 years ago, the price on a Sinn 903 Navitimer was $1,500....now it's about $3,450 for the exact same watch. That's getting awfully close to some of the bigger names in the low to mid range segment (Omega comes to mind) who actually have a dealer support network when it comes to parts and servicing.

[B17a]

Originally posted by eckostyle
holy crap there are some nice watches in this thread ...

i'm in need of a watch (my current one is on my phone :thumbsdow )

i have a maximum of $2100 ... brands I was looking at include Oris, Longines (only a couple of them though), and Hamilton ... this watch needs to last a while, with a timeless design ... any suggestions? other brands welcome as well, i just generally need ideas ... thanks!:D

The Oris watches have really caught my eye in that price range. You may be able to find a used watch too in a higher up brand - Breitling, Omega...

[CSMRX7]

Originally posted by Pacman


Sinn used to be great bang for buck. The prices on their watches have doubled in the past couple of years. 3 years ago, the price on a Sinn 903 Navitimer was $1,500....now it's about $3,450 for the exact same watch. That's getting awfully close to some of the bigger names in the low to mid range segment (Omega comes to mind) who actually have a dealer support network when it comes to parts and servicing.

Wow I had no idea they had gotten so expensive!!! I would say that I would much rather have an Omega.

[C4S]

Where can we buy Sinn here??

In last ~ 5 yr, price for many brands .. has been double anyway! ( last yr, rise has been dropped in Canada... with strong Cad $, however, price will be up again soon with weak Cad$, and strong euros)

Base Speed master was ~$1K 5-6 yr ago, and they went up to ~ $2,500 .. and I think they are back to $2K area now... (with some discount)

I still remember when Rolex was cheaper then Corum ... :D but not anymore!!! :poosie:

Entry $1K - 2K .. Hamilton, Oris, Ball, Tag etc are good choice .. same movement anyway ..

Mid range $2-5K .. Omega ... Bell and Ross .. Breit .. Sinn .. B&M ... MB .. are all nice ..

Upper Scale .. $5-10K .. Lots of choice, Safe to buy Rolex & Cartier. Panerai/IWC/Chopard are cool ..

Luxury .. $10K - 20K .. Breguet, Jaeger, GP, GO, Hublot, Zenith ... :drool: :drool:

High end .. $20K plus .. PP, AP, VC are top 3, AL, Breguet,GO, Piaget, Blancpian .. oh ..

I still hardly justify $100K plus to get a tourbillion .... :banghead:

I love them all ... but .. can only dream of them .. :banghead: :banghead:

[Destinova403]

^^ i would put Breitling into the upper scale measure... most of their watches retail starting at around 4k+ for a chrono. they are better watches than Rolex's for the same price... they both use Eta blank movements and the Breitlings are all chrono certified.

you also forgot Parmigiani Fleurier in the high end... their watches are beautiful... especially the Bugatti.