Nice Watches

[Cos]

Originally posted by Weapon_R


Hey Destinova do you sell IWC watches?

No, Breitling, Gucci, Oris, Concord (maybe they were phasing them out), and Parmigiani.

Pretty sure brinkhaus is the only one who carries them here. That an a PAM. :D

[rage2]

bumping this thread up!

http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/tag/67.jpg

[rage2]

Hublot F1 King Power

http://blog.perpetuelle.com/wp-content/uploads/Hublot-F1-King-Power.jpg

Heuer 300SLR Limited Edition
http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/tag/300slr1.jpg

http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/tag/300slr2.jpg

Heuer Monaco PVD/Grey Re-Edition
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2677/4441243328_affd288019.jpg

[im2fst4u]

http://blog.perpetuelle.com/wp-content/uploads/Hublot-F1-King-Power.jpg

Very nice :thumbsup: but at a limited production of 500 I can only imagine what the price would be....guessing here between $40,000 to $150,000+?

[rage2]

It's Hublot. They know how to milk the market with every single watch being limited to 100-500 pieces. So ya, that price range is probably spot on haha.

[flipstah]

I just creamed my pants. Too much sex, rage2.

[Zewind]

Anyone have comments on reactor watches?

http://www.reactorwatch.com/

[ZCracer]

If anybody is interested:
LVMH (owners of TAG HEUER) are having a friends and family sale on their Tag Heuer Watches from 4/22-5/5

go to: www.lvmhpartners.com

access key: ffspring2010 (All lower case)

Only catch is they're only shipping to the states. I'm not too current on Tag pricing, but seems like a few good deals.

[rage2]

Originally posted by ZCracer
If anybody is interested:
LVMH (owners of TAG HEUER) are having a friends and family sale on their Tag Heuer Watches from 4/22-5/5

go to: www.lvmhpartners.com

access key: ffspring2010 (All lower case)

Only catch is they're only shipping to the states. I'm not too current on Tag pricing, but seems like a few good deals.
I checked this out last week, the deals are really good even after import duty and taxes (that is if you have someone in the US to buy it in the first place), but the selection is kinda thin.

Once you're logged in, right click, copy this link and past it in your browser:

https://www.lvmhpartners.com/index.jp?edge=shop.getItems&categoryID=0&parentCategoryId=0&searchstring=&numPerPage=503&view=grid

This will give you a much bigger selection, but mostly at 40% discount. There are a small handful of watches where you can save more than buying local. Basically anything over ~$4000 MSRP.

[benyl]

Just picked up the Calibre de Cartier.

First in house movement by Cartier.

http://www.cartier.com/show-me/timepieces/w7100014-calibre-de-cartier-watch

[shakalaka]

Love the watch Benyl. Very Classy!

[drifttube123]

Does anyone know a local watch maker who services mechanical watches for a reasonalble price? I just bought an old (1920's?) wind up, it's probably not worth very much but would be cool to wear.

TIA

[drifttube123]

Does anyone know a local watch maker who services mechanical watches for a reasonalble price? I just bought an old (1920's?) wind up, it's probably not worth very much but would be cool to wear.

TIA

[Pacman]

Originally posted by drifttube123
Does anyone know a local watch maker who services mechanical watches for a reasonalble price? I just bought an old (1920's?) wind up, it's probably not worth very much but would be cool to wear.

TIA

Try Joe at the Sears Watch repair in Chinook Centre, or the Swiss Watch Clinic on the corner of 17th Ave and 14th Street SW. They both do good work and are honest.

[lil*tymer]

Quick question for you guys. What is the big deal with automatic movements? When it comes down to accuracy isn't the quartz movement the clear leader? What are some of the advantages, and why the premium price tag.

Been looking at a tissot or a tw steel watch and I'm thinking i want an automatic movement, just wondering what justifies the extra cash.

[rage2]

Originally posted by lil*tymer
Quick question for you guys. What is the big deal with automatic movements? When it comes down to accuracy isn't the quartz movement the clear leader? What are some of the advantages, and why the premium price tag.

Been looking at a tissot or a tw steel watch and I'm thinking i want an automatic movement, just wondering what justifies the extra cash.
If you're buying a watch to tell time accurately and reliably, get a quartz, or use your cell phone.

If you want a miniature engineering marvel on your wrist that can do this with nothing but a bunch of springs and gears, get an automatic.

AMz0fvdUzVY

[benyl]

Originally posted by lil*tymer

Been looking at a tissot or a tw steel watch and I'm thinking i want an automatic movement, just wondering what justifies the extra cash.

A quality automatic watch is like a piece of Jewelry. You can get a quartz digital watch for $30, or get a nice Automatic for 100x the cost.

You can get a wedding ring in platnium. Or you could have easily bought a carbide steel ring for $75 at the mall for 30x less than a platinium ring.

Why do people get Gold rings? Probably a similar reason why people get automatic watches.

[flipstah]

Originally posted by rage2


If you want a miniature engineering marvel on your wrist that can do this with nothing but a bunch of springs and gears, get an automatic.


QFT. Automatics still tell time accurately but you have to keep wearing it. And if you have automatics, you won't have the urge to take them off.

[rage2]

Originally posted by flipstah
QFT. Automatics still tell time accurately but you have to keep wearing it. And if you have automatics, you won't have the urge to take them off.
I should be a little more clear...

Automatics are accurate to within 4 seconds/day for COSC certified chronometers, and 10 seconds/day for others out of the box (for name brand watches). If you take it to a watchmaker, they can calibrate it to much tighter tolerances.

Of all my watches, I have 2 that are really accurate. They run within 5 seconds since daylight savings time 2 months ago. That's about 2.5 seconds a month. Your typical cheap quartz is about 2 seconds a month off.

I use an atomic clock to set my watches and check on how they run.

[HHURICANE1]

Gotta love my Citizen. Every night it checks with the official time out of Denver and resets itself if needed. No need to worry about daylight savings or ever having to set it.

[msommers]

Originally posted by rage2
Heuer 300SLR Limited Edition
http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/tag/300slr1.jpg


Fuck that's a nice watch

[rage2]

:clap:

http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/tag/74.jpg

http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/tag/75.jpg

http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/tag/76.jpg

http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/tag/77.jpg

[GQNammer]

http://www.gemnation.com/images/watches/Oris/672.7564.41.54.LS.jpg

http://www.gemnation.com/images/watches/Oris/635.7595.41.94.RS.jpg

http://www.gemnation.com/images/watches/Oris/635.7560.41.64.RS.jpg

My wife got me these over the passed 3 years. I love em so much!

[rony_espana]

Originally posted by GQNammer
http://www.gemnation.com/images/watches/Oris/672.7564.41.54.LS.jpg

My wife got me these over the passed 3 years. I love em so much!

I love the Chronoris!

[89coupe]

http://people.timezone.com/jmerino/iwczz1.JPG
http://people.timezone.com/jmerino/iwczz2.JPG

Ref. 500508 - Limited Edition of 500 Pieces

The case, in stainless steel, measures 45.5mm x 15mm. It has an AR-coated sapphire crystal, a display back, and is water resistant to 120 meters. The dial is dark brown.

Movement is the automatic IWC in-house caliber 51113 with 42 jewels, 28,800 vph and a power reserve of 7 days (168 hours). It features the patented IWC Pellaton winding system, a balance with high-precision adjustment cams and a Breguet spring

The strap is alligator leather with a pin buckle in stainless steel.

[89coupe]

http://people.timezone.com/jmerino/rebel7.jpg

The Regulator timepiece has an almost mystical status in horological history due to its traditional role as the reference clock used by the watchmaker to time the accuracy of all other clocks and watches.

The case, in stainless steel, measures 46mm x 56mm x 20mm. It features various sapphire crystals in compound curves, beveled edges, with anti-reflection coating on both main faces and the display back. It is water resistant to 100 meters. The case is made of 45 components !

Movement is the automatic Rebellion in-house caliber REB-7, with 23 jewels, 28,800 vph and a power reserve of 42 hours. It features galvanic black gold plates, a gold date ring and gold plated wheels. It was developed by master watchmaker Laurent Besse.

[89coupe]

http://people.timezone.com/jmerino/ladoire1a.jpg
http://people.timezone.com/jmerino/ladoire1b.jpg

Ladoire Roller Guardian Time Punk White

Movement is the automatic Ladoire caliber Calvet RGT01, with 26 jewels, 18,000 vph and a power reserve of 44 hours. The bridges are done in a circular geometry pattern in galvanic white (face and blanks), angle hand-polished black galvanic, with a micro-rotor done in DLC-PVD.

The case, in titanium, measures 56mm x 45mm x 16mm. The dial has "Clou de Paris" engraving, the crystal is an AR-coated sapphire and it is water resistant to 50 meters.

[GQNammer]

Originally posted by rony_espana


I love the Chronoris!

Paid full price when it came out, hurts to see how much you can get these now :cry:

[rage2]

Originally posted by Redlyne_mr2
anyone have any hookups for this
http://fatlace.com/arcenal/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/peeps8.jpg
Hublot Big Bang Black Magic, around $17k retail. Can be had for about $12k. Calgary Jewellery is going to be a local Hublot AD for us within a few week I'm told.

Figured I'd bump an old Hublot post for the news. :D

Hublot is probably one of the best marketed brands out there. Only they can get away with selling tons of limited edition watches that look the same (just diff colors, logos and materials), have the same $500 ETA 7750 movement, and price them at 5 figures. But you've got to give them credit, they're beautiful watches.

[Cos]

^^ isnt that the truth. I really want the F1 watch. :banghead:

[Neil4Speed]

Originally posted by rage2

Hublot is probably one of the best marketed brands out there. Only they can get away with selling tons of limited edition watches that look the same (just diff colors, logos and materials), have the same $500 ETA 7750 movement, and price them at 5 figures. But you've got to give them credit, they're beautiful watches.

A friend of mine has a Hublot Big Bang UEFA Cup edition watch. A really nice timepiece, and I won't argue for a second that they make really attractive. The marketing is genius. Some people people could make the movement argument about Panerai as well, but they were established in 1870 and have some pedigree behind the name, whereas Hublot has barely been around for 30 years. I think some big money behind the brand has been open wallet sponsoring UEFA FIFA F1 bringing their brand out.

Genius isn't it?

[Pacman]

Originally posted by Neil4Speed


A friend of mine has a Hublot Big Bang UEFA Cup edition watch. A really nice timepiece, and I won't argue for a second that they make really attractive. The marketing is genius. Some people people could make the movement argument about Panerai as well, but they were established in 1870 and have some pedigree behind the name, whereas Hublot has barely been around for 30 years. I think some big money behind the brand has been open wallet sponsoring UEFA FIFA F1 bringing their brand out.

Genius isn't it?


I think Panerai is the worst for marketing. The only thing the current Panerai company shares with the original company are the letters in the name. They are just another brand under the Richmont group now.

[im2fst4u]

Originally posted by Pacman



I think Panerai is the worst for marketing. The only thing the current Panerai company shares with the original company are the letters in the name. They are just another brand under the Richmont group now.

Thanks James so now my Panerai collection is worthless.....:rofl: :rofl:

[Pacman]

Originally posted by im2fst4u


Thanks James so now my Panerai collection is worthless.....:rofl: :rofl:

:poosie: It's the same with every watch I own as well.

[rage2]

Originally posted by Neil4Speed
A friend of mine has a Hublot Big Bang UEFA Cup edition watch. A really nice timepiece, and I won't argue for a second that they make really attractive. The marketing is genius. Some people people could make the movement argument about Panerai as well, but they were established in 1870 and have some pedigree behind the name, whereas Hublot has barely been around for 30 years. I think some big money behind the brand has been open wallet sponsoring UEFA FIFA F1 bringing their brand out.

Genius isn't it?
Definately genius, beacause there's a few Big Bangs that I really like. :rofl:

It's unfortunate that they are faked so easily though (thanks to the use of the 7750 movement). Any kid with $400 can get a fake Hublot that looks 99% accurate, even down to the movement. I buy off the used market a lot because there's some killer deals out there thanks to the recession, but I'm deathly afraid of ending up with a fake, so I have to buy my Hublots from an AD. And they take a beating on resale.

[Mibz]

Just saw this and got a chuckle... From a recent interview with Lewis Hamilton:

Q: Do you collect anything?
LH: I don’t really. But then I’m kind of collecting watches. ... How big is the collection? It’s a good size for me! Oh rage, so easily influenced. Or are you going to argue that you started before Lewis?

[benyl]

Originally posted by Mibz
Just saw this and got a chuckle... From a recent interview with Lewis Hamilton:
Oh rage, so easily influenced. Or are you going to argue that you started before Lewis?

rage2 doesn't copy anyone... you should know better.

[rage2]

Originally posted by Mibz
Oh rage, so easily influenced. Or are you going to argue that you started before Lewis?
He prob started before me. I had no idea he was collecting watches until I started to. If anything, it was ScCab's influence that got me started, so if there's anyone I copied, it's our all mighty lord ScCab.

I still don't know what's in his collection though. All I know is that he has a customized with diamonds Grand Carerra 17, which is his favorite watch. And that he doesn't have a V4, so our collections may be similar (other than the fact that he has some customized pieces). Must be nice to be a TAG ambassador haha.

[drifttube123]

7750!

Ok, I was going to that my Hamilton X Copter had the same movement as my IWC Pilot. Just can't seem to get attachments to show.

[rage2]

Here's a pic of my new 7750. Can anyone guess what it is? ;)

http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/hublot/03.jpg

[Cos]

Originally posted by rage2
Here's a pic of my new 7750. Can anyone guess what it is? ;)

http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/hublot/03.jpg


no no no no no no no


Not actually DID YOU!?!?!?

[rage2]

I did. But which one? Hehe

[Cos]

Originally posted by rage2
I did. But which one? Hehe

Edit: bahhh I read the serial # as the run number. I dont know now. I thought it was the F1 King, I really want the King Power


give me a minute

[rage2]

haha not even close.

The 301 is a case number that's pretty much shared by all Big Bangs. The F1 King Power is a 48mm watch (which also has a 7750), and was only ANNOUNCED at the Chinese Grand Prix. Official unveil and sale date for the F1 King Power is at the Abu Dhabi GP at the end of the year. Not available just yet.

The one I picked up is limited to 50. It's a model from a few years ago but I was able to secure a brand new one. Probably the last new one around.

[Cos]

Yeah I edited because I was REALLY off. Im still thinking. I just got sooo excited. :eek:

[Cos]

I give up, I want to say Marcus edition but I thought they had Marcus engraved on the back.


I keep thinking I am missing an F1 driver but those are ROO's and I think there was a yachting one but I cant remember what it is called.

[rage2]

Big Bang All Black Tempus
http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/hublot/01.jpg
http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/hublot/02.jpg

[Cos]

Ooohhh the one with the gold 2.

Very nice. I wouldn't have guessed this one, I don't know a lot about it. I still think ur a jackass. Haha

[rage2]

haha only shitty thing about this watch is it looks almost exactly like the fake one. :(

[Cos]

Im gonna go buy the rep right now. Hope I have it for the next race.

[Proyecto2000]

Originally posted by rage2
haha only shitty thing about this watch is it looks almost exactly like the fake one. :(

when can I come by your office with the rep? :D

[rage2]

haha whenever if you wanna take a look. Didn't know you had a rep of this one.

[Proyecto2000]

I dont have a Hublot rep yet, I have been debating for about a week on the rose gold big bang or the ice bang. However the $850us price tag for a rep bothers me, becuase I have seen really nice gen watches for $1000.

[Cos]

^^ I have seen the Ice, it is OKAY but it is a little more obvious it is a rep. The Rose Gold is really nice if you get the high end one.

[ICEBERG]

Damn rage nice find. Looks like i am getting left behind with my collection. I blame the wife.:D

Anyways.... I'll be Europe in August, maybe there i can find something pimping:bigpimp:

[rage2]

Originally posted by Proyecto2000
I dont have a Hublot rep yet, I have been debating for about a week on the rose gold big bang or the ice bang. However the $850us price tag for a rep bothers me, becuase I have seen really nice gen watches for $1000.
I'd like to know where I can get a genuine Hublot for $1000! Or are you talking about other brands?


Originally posted by ICEBERG
Anyways.... I'll be Europe in August, maybe there i can find something pimping:bigpimp:
The euro is collapsing hard. I've been doing most of my shopping out of Switzerland lately and paying in EUR. It's a lot cheaper than buying in US right now, even with the high european taxes.

Also, Swiss watches coming in from Switzerland are duty free thanks to the euro free trade agreement.

[ZorroAMG]

Rage, the Hublot matches the 63 perfectly!

Nice buy!

[Proyecto2000]

Originally posted by Cos
^^ I have seen the Ice, it is OKAY but it is a little more obvious it is a rep. The Rose Gold is really nice if you get the high end one.

I was looking at the high end Hublot reps. From what the dealer tells me, the parts are all interchangeable with gen watches.



Originally posted by rage2

I'd like to know where I can get a genuine Hublot for $1000! Or are you talking about other brands?


I'm talking about other less ballar brands, like Invicta,Citizen or Seiko.

I actually saw these Seiko watches at Cross Iron mills on the weekend.

http://www.seikowatches.com/baselworld/2010/images/photo-velatura-SPC049P1.jpg http://www.seikowatches.com/baselworld/2010/images/photo-velatura-SRH013P1.jpg

btw, I forgot to say earlier that your new watch is really awsome :thumbsup:

[flipstah]

Originally posted by Proyecto2000


I'm talking about other less ballar brands, like Invicta,Citizen or Seiko.

I actually saw these Seiko watches at Cross Iron mills on the weekend.

http://www.seikowatches.com/baselworld/2010/images/photo-velatura-SRH013P1.jpg

btw, I forgot to say earlier that your new watch is really awsome :thumbsup:

Seiko is more mid-upper class scale but man, those watches are sick.

Especially the one I quoted. :thumbsup:

[rage2]

Originally posted by ZorroAMG
Rage, the Hublot matches the 63 perfectly!

Nice buy!
Shit. I said the exact same thing yesterday and got called out for being a douche. I tried defending myself, but it's a lost cause, since you are thinking the exact same thing. I'm officially a douchebag. :rofl:


Originally posted by Proyecto2000
I was looking at the high end Hublot reps. From what the dealer tells me, the parts are all interchangeable with gen watches.
Good luck getting real Hublot parts lol.

[Cos]

Originally posted by Proyecto2000


I was looking at the high end Hublot reps. From what the dealer tells me, the parts are all interchangeable with gen watches.




Oh they are, but you have glass instead of diamonds. That is what makes it look cheap. Any other Hublot looks pretty good if you drop the 5-7. I would never get a diamond rep.... ever.

[ZorroAMG]

Originally posted by rage2

Shit. I said the exact same thing yesterday and got called out for being a douche. I tried defending myself, but it's a lost cause, since you are thinking the exact same thing. I'm officially a douchebag. :rofl:


Embrace it. I have.

:D

[benyl]

Originally posted by rage2

Shit. I said the exact same thing yesterday and got called out for being a douche. I tried defending myself, but it's a lost cause, since you are thinking the exact same thing. I'm officially a douchebag. :rofl:


Haha, that is sig worthy.

[ZorroAMG]

It sure is, Bernie.

[89coupe]

Originally posted by rage2
haha not even close.

The 301 is a case number that's pretty much shared by all Big Bangs. The F1 King Power is a 48mm watch (which also has a 7750), and was only ANNOUNCED at the Chinese Grand Prix. Official unveil and sale date for the F1 King Power is at the Abu Dhabi GP at the end of the year. Not available just yet.

The one I picked up is limited to 50. It's a model from a few years ago but I was able to secure a brand new one. Probably the last new one around.

Any difference in the movement in your Big Bang vs say my Hamilton Jazz Master?

[rage2]

Originally posted by 89coupe
Any difference in the movement in your Big Bang vs say my Hamilton Jazz Master?
I'm just kidding around when I say it's identical, it's basically a running joke for those that know the swiss watch industry. The Big Bang's movement (Calibre HUB44) is based on a 7750 and is modified by La Joux Perret. The standard 7750 has running seconds at 9, chrono minute at 12, and chrono hours at 6. The modified HUB44 moves the chrono minute to 3, which effectively raises the movement height and sinks the datewheel.

Then there's the HUB44RT, which adds flyback complication to the chrono. Not sure of the calibre names, but there's also a foudroyante complication and a power reserve complication in other calibres. Finally, they're all dressed by Hublot with their fancy rotor and bridge.

So no, they're not just standard 7750's, but they're all based on the 7750. Is it worth the steep price difference? That's another debate altogether.

[89coupe]

Originally posted by rage2

I'm just kidding around when I say it's identical, it's basically a running joke for those that know the swiss watch industry. The Big Bang's movement (Calibre HUB44) is based on a 7750 and is modified by La Joux Perret. The standard 7750 has running seconds at 9, chrono minute at 12, and chrono hours at 6. The modified HUB44 moves the chrono minute to 3, which effectively raises the movement height and sinks the datewheel.

Then there's the HUB44RT, which adds flyback complication to the chrono. Not sure of the calibre names, but there's also a foudroyante complication and a power reserve complication in other calibres. Finally, they're all dressed by Hublot with their fancy rotor and bridge.

So no, they're not just standard 7750's, but they're all based on the 7750. Is it worth the steep price difference? That's another debate altogether.

Interesting, thanks for the indepth reply.

Do you get the same 'wobble' motion from your movement the odd time while wearing the watch? I love that feeling...haha.

[Cos]

Originally posted by 89coupe


Interesting, thanks for the indepth reply.

Do you get the same 'wobble' motion from your movement the odd time while wearing the watch? I love that feeling...haha.

That is the rotor spinning. The Hublot would do the same thing but because of the way the case is made and the weight of it... it may not be so noticeable.

I know on my Super Avenger the thing looks like it is going to take off.

[rage2]

My watches that I own that have the 7750 are usually pretty beefy watches. The only one where I feel the rotor wobble would be my Titanium Carrera Day/Date, which is super light.

[89coupe]

Originally posted by rage2
My watches that I own that have the 7750 are usually pretty beefy watches. The only one where I feel the rotor wobble would be my Titanium Carrera Day/Date, which is super light.

My Jazz Master is a beast of a watch as well, very heavy, but I still feel the wobble.

[drifttube123]

My Hamilton wobbles as well.

[TorqueDog]

Just got a Tissot PRS200:
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51fXAMCwgPL._SL500_AA280_.jpg

[Cos]

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l183/brendankharris/2a5b0fee.jpg
Dont want to be called out, it's a rep
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l183/brendankharris/51d8aa5a.jpg

[rage2]

Originally posted by im2fst4u
http://blog.perpetuelle.com/wp-content/uploads/Hublot-F1-King-Power.jpg

Very nice :thumbsup: but at a limited production of 500 I can only imagine what the price would be....guessing here between $40,000 to $150,000+?
Got the MSRP on it. $19,900 USD. Only 30 coming to North America, 2 to Canada. I've been dealing with the NA Sales Director for the last few weeks and he got one allocated to me through Calgary Jewellery, who's now (well, since last week) an official Hublot dealer.

Should have 'er in Dec. Great xmas present for myself! :D

Got another really cool Hublot coming in the next 6-8 weeks... will post pics of that when it arrives. All I can say is, Hublot is an amazing company. Their customer service, even pre-sale service, is top notch. I've been dealing directly with the CEO and the NA Sales Director, and they've been doing everything possible to make me a happy repeat customer. So far, it's working! lol

[Jeremiah]

$20k USD for a watch? SHIT

[rage2]

Nobody pays retail for these things lol.

[benyl]

Stupid people do.

[redline]

^^^ I was in Calgary Jewelers last week and watched a upper class looking couple walk out of the store in 15mins with a 5k retail watch with zero bargaining:dunno:

[89coupe]

Originally posted by redline
^^^ I was in Calgary Jewelers last week and watched a upper class looking couple walk out of the store in 15mins with a 5k retail watch with zero bargaining:dunno:

$5K was most likely like $5 to them, when you have a big bank roll I don't think the thought even crosses your mind.

[bball2]

Haha nice timing, I just got this yesterday:

http://imgur.com/NHWZm.jpg

http://imgur.com/YFtvG.jpg

It's only a 7750 movement (rep), but I absolutely love it :thumbsup:

[rage2]

Originally posted by bball2
Haha nice timing, I just got this yesterday:

http://imgur.com/NHWZm.jpg

http://imgur.com/YFtvG.jpg

It's only a 7750 movement, but I absolutely love it :thumbsup:
Guys, if you're going to post a rep, say it's a rep.

[bball2]

Originally posted by rage2

Guys, if you're going to post a rep, say it's a rep.
I thought that's what I meant when I said "only a 7750" :dunno:

[rage2]

Originally posted by bball2
I thought that's what I meant when I said "only a 7750" :dunno:
The genuine ones have modified 7750's as well. But if that's what you meant, then I apologize. :thumbsup:

[flipstah]

Can anyone recommend a watchmaker that makes great 24-hour timepieces?

:)

[bball2]

Originally posted by rage2

The genuine ones have modified 7750's as well. But if that's what you meant, then I apologize. :thumbsup:

Oh haha my bad then, yea it's a Hublot replica with an asian 7750 movement :thumbsup:

[rage2]

Originally posted by flipstah
Can anyone recommend a watchmaker that makes great 24-hour timepieces?

:)
http://www.breitling.com/en/index.php#/models/navitimer/cosmonaute/

http://watches.infoniac.com/uimg/navitimer-cosmonaut5.jpg

[Pacman]

Originally posted by rage2

http://www.breitling.com/en/index.php#/models/navitimer/cosmonaute/

http://watches.infoniac.com/uimg/navitimer-cosmonaut5.jpg

I've got a Cosmonaute.....it sits in the drawer and never gets worn as it's too difficult to tell time on it.

[Cos]

Originally posted by Pacman


I've got a Cosmonaute.....it sits in the drawer and never gets worn as it's too difficult to tell time on it.

+1, had a Montbrilliant and it was hard to read in some light. Opposite of your HBB Rage... couldnt read it in sun not the dark.



I like everyone jumping on the Rep bandwagon. I buy gens but I cant be baller like all of you, if I bought gen watches of the two reps I bought I could have paid off my truck and a 1/5 of my house. :rofl: Which btw is what I plan to do.

[flipstah]

Originally posted by rage2

http://www.breitling.com/en/index.php#/models/navitimer/cosmonaute/

http://watches.infoniac.com/uimg/navitimer-cosmonaut5.jpg


Originally posted by Pacman


I've got a Cosmonaute.....it sits in the drawer and never gets worn as it's too difficult to tell time on it.

It does look pretty busy. Although I would love to own a Breitling, I can't afford to spend my tuition on a watch right now haha!

Any other alternatives for a 24-hour face?

[rage2]

There's some russian 24-hours that are pretty cheap.

Out of curiousity, why 24-hour? I can't tell time on that at all haha.

[Cos]

Isnt Sinn a Breitling real knockoff for around 1k?

[Proyecto2000]

Originally posted by Cos


I like everyone jumping on the Rep bandwagon. I buy gens but I cant be baller like all of you, if I bought gen watches of the two reps I bought I could have paid off my truck and a 1/5 of my house. :rofl: Which btw is what I plan to do.


you gotta fake it, till you make it :bigpimp:

[Cos]

Originally posted by Proyecto2000



you gotta fake it, till you make it :bigpimp:

Oh I could afford to buy them but dont see the point when I owe my bank money for a truck and a house. Plus I am planning on going to an F1 race so..... breitling.... trip of a lifetime.... breitling..... hmmmm

I like not having debt. Plus I tell anyone openly that they are reps. Doesnt bother me as most people think 700 on a watch is stupid anyways let alone a rep. Then when I tell them the real one is 17k retail they shit the bed. People who dont care about watches spend $150.00 on a Nixon, Timex, Fossil, etc.

I still have 8k in watches, just probably actual MSRP is closer to 75k

[Unknown303]

Originally posted by Cos


Oh I could afford to buy them but dont see the point when I owe my bank money for a truck and a house. Plus I am planning on going to an F1 race so..... breitling.... trip of a lifetime.... breitling..... hmmmm

I like not having debt. Plus I tell anyone openly that they are reps. Doesnt bother me as most people think 700 on a watch is stupid anyways let alone a rep. Then when I tell them the real one is 17k retail they shit the bed. People who dont care about watches spend $150.00 on a Nixon, Timex, Fossil, etc.

I still have 8k in watches, just probably actual MSRP is closer to 75k

I'd still rather have a 600 dollar Nixon over having a rep of a 17k watch. If you could afford a Breitling why not just get one instead of having to tell everyone you have a fake Breitling.

[Cos]

Originally posted by Unknown303


I'd still rather have a 600 dollar Nixon over having a rep of a 17k watch. If you could afford a Breitling why not just get one instead of having to tell everyone you have a fake Breitling.

Cause there is only 1 nixon I like and you have it. Plus my puny writsts cant take that watch.... WAY to big.

To each their own I guess. I like the look of the breitlings, hublots, etc but dont really care if they break so wont spend the cash yet. Maybe one day when I have 5k sitting there having nothing to spend it on, but even then....

Still to this day I wear my hamilton almost everyday which i love to death.

[bituerbo]

I haven't worn a watch since I started carrying a phone.

Peace.

[flipstah]

Originally posted by rage2
There's some russian 24-hours that are pretty cheap.

Out of curiousity, why 24-hour? I can't tell time on that at all haha.

I'm just used to it, because my mom works at the post office and they do army time there haha.

Plus, they are so unique! :drool:

[Pacman]

Originally posted by Cos
Isnt Sinn a Breitling real knockoff for around 1k?

When Breitling went bankrupt in the 70's, Sinn bought the rights to the design of the Navitimer (but not the Navitimer brand name) from Breitling and also all the remaining cases and movements.

The older Sinn 903's have Breitling stamped cases, casebacks, movement bridges etc.

I recall reading somewhere that Breitling pays Sinn a royalty for the Navitimers with the 3,6,9 subdial layout.

I think that's why Sinn has to modify the 7750 to get the 3,6,9 subdial layout for their 903 and can't use the 6,9,12 subdial layout (which would have been easier and cheaper with the 7750).

I've got a Sinn 903 and they are great watches.....but the prices have gone up quite a bit over the years and are not as good a deal as they used to be.

[Pacman]

Originally posted by flipstah




It does look pretty busy. Although I would love to own a Breitling, I can't afford to spend my tuition on a watch right now haha!

Any other alternatives for a 24-hour face?

How much do you want to spend? If you do around $800 then look at the Glycine Airman and Fortis makes a few as well.

[G-Suede]

Originally posted by Cos
...if I bought gen watches of the two reps I bought I could have paid off my truck and a 1/5 of my house. :rofl:


Originally posted by Cos
Oh I could afford to buy them but dont see the point when I owe my bank money for a truck and a house.

I like not having debt.

Your understanding of debt is interesting.