Nice Watches

[Cos]

Originally posted by G-Suede




Your understanding of debt is interesting.

Okay I like not having more debt than I require. Buying a 250,000 house is not something I could do saving. However now that I owe that money, I would rather pay it back as soon as I can rather than have a bunch of 10k watches I dont require and take 30 years to pay off my mortgage. Does that make more sense?

The truck I should have paid with cash but didnt so that is something I am working to pay off.

[rony_espana]

What watch do you guys prefer? An Omega 2254.50 or a Breitling Superocean (not my watches btw)?

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e85/rony_espana/smp11.jpg
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[Weapon_R]

The omega is a better watch. Having owned both a superocean and a Seamaster, the fit and finish of the Omegas are better.

[flipstah]

Originally posted by Pacman


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.

Where can you buy Glycine Airman? They have some delicious pieces.

http://www.xs4all.nl/~andres55/frames/pics/glycine1-8/model7.jpg

http://www.xs4all.nl/~andres55/frames/pics/glycine1-8/model20.jpg

:drool:

[Pacman]

Originally posted by flipstah


Where can you buy Glycine Airman? They have some delicious pieces.

http://www.xs4all.nl/~andres55/frames/pics/glycine1-8/model7.jpg

http://www.xs4all.nl/~andres55/frames/pics/glycine1-8/model20.jpg

:drool:

Here is a nice one for sale......

http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthread.php?t=389511&highlight=glycine

Here is another one that recently sold:

http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthread.php?t=403810&highlight=glycine

[flipstah]

Originally posted by Pacman


Here is a nice one for sale......

http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthread.php?t=389511&highlight=glycine

Here is another one that recently sold:

http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthread.php?t=403810&highlight=glycine

Thanks, Pacman! You gave me a rough estimate of how much to save for to get one of these puppies.

Grad gift, here I come! :rofl:

[rage2]

Picked this up in Van this weekend as a gift. Showed up this morning, dealer shipped it to save me on PST.

http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/watches/15.jpg

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Chopard Mille Miglia Gran Turismo XL Chrono Titanium Limited Edition. See here for specs:

http://www.chopard.com/#/en/classicracing/collection/168459-3005/

The watch is uber light. Kinda jealous it's not for myself! :banghead:

[G-Suede]

Originally posted by rony_espana
What watch do you guys prefer? An Omega 2254.50 or a Breitling Superocean (not my watches btw)?
[/IMG]

Definitely the Omega.

[Proyecto2000]

man rage, you have so many awesome watches. Do you pull the Diego Maradona and wear one on each wrist? :bigpimp:

[Cos]

Originally posted by rage2
Picked this up in Van this weekend as a gift. Showed up this morning, dealer shipped it to save me on PST.


Chopard Mille Miglia Gran Turismo XL Chrono Titanium Limited Edition. See here for specs:

http://www.chopard.com/#/en/classicracing/collection/168459-3005/

The watch is uber light. Kinda jealous it's not for myself! :banghead:

That a work gift or a family gift?

[rage2]

Originally posted by Cos
That a work gift or a family gift?
Bought that for my god son for his 18th birthday. Since he's not even born yet, I got it vacuum sealed and locked up in my safe deposit box until 2028 haha. Keeping all the wrapping on it so it'll be fresh and mint in 18 years.

[flipstah]

Originally posted by rage2

Bought that for my god son for his 18th birthday. Since he's not even born yet, I got it vacuum sealed and locked up in my safe deposit box until 2028 haha. Keeping all the wrapping on it so it'll be fresh and mint in 18 years.

What a great godfather you are.

http://i.bnet.com/blogs/thegodfather.jpg

[89coupe]

Launched by Milus in 2008, the Tirion TriRetrograde is now available in a new version.

The case, in stainless steel, measures 45mm. It has a sapphire crystal and display back, and is water resistant to 30 meters.

The movement is a Swiss automatic (base ETA) that features the exclusive to Milus caliber 3838 module which runs the tri-retrograde seconds display

The dial is done on two different levels: central part with “soleil” decoration and external part with fine stamped decoration in a cream color with transferred index and the Arabic numerals 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 in anthracite color. Retrograde seconds display on three engraved bridges. Large calendar between 4 and 5 o’clock with figures covered in SuperLuminova.

http://people.timezone.com/jmerino/milustiri.jpg
http://people.timezone.com/jmerino/milustiri1.jpg

[89coupe]

For some reason I thought of Rage when I saw this...LOL

Hold the "Black Cobra" face on (very prudently) and you stare at two unusual indications: jumping hours and retrograde minutes. Bright yellow glowing from black is the only luminous evidence emitting from this reptilian machine. The hours and minutes count down the time by moving linearly. Sounds simple doesn't it?

It took more than three years of research and development to overcome the technical challenges involved in linearly indicating the hours and minutes in this fashion. The resolution of three engineering puzzles allowed the URWERK team to master the reptilian beast: The movement develops enough energy to operate the imposing minute cylinder, which is much heavier than a traditional hand, but where to find additional energy to function the jumping hour cylinder?

A toothed rack moves vertically to rotate the minutes, but how to ensure that it operates smoothly in all positions, despite the varying effects of the immutable laws of gravity?
Having solved the power issues related to operating the jumping hours, how to ensure that there is enough energy available for the world-premiere digital seconds?

A toothed rack/lever, visible through a display panel on the side of the "Black Cobra" transfers energy from the movement to the minute cylinder. The honeycomb structure of the lever offers the two seemingly contradictory properties of lightness and rigidity. Rigidity to accurately convey the profile of the triple cam to the minute cylinder, and extremely light/low mass so as to consume as little energy as possible and so that position, gravity and shocks have minimal effect. The mechanism used is reminiscent of those seen in automata. A toothed segment at the end of a rack exactly moves up and down following the path drawn by the triple cam - a path that has been plotted from 104 reference points. Each of the three cams drives the rack for exactly 60 minutes. At precisely 60 minutes the rack drops on the cam provoking the opposite tooth-end of the rack to fall, which triggers the retrograde mechanism and rotates the minute cylinder. And all of this happens in just 1/10th of a second!

The energy released by the retrograde mechanism is recovered and used to power the rotation of the jumping hour cylinder. Visible through a display panel in the side of the case, a 12 pointed star and positioning spring are the only distinguishable components of this innovative mechanism for recycling energy.

The Black Cobra is a formidable beast and was extremely difficult for the team at URWERK to master. It took three years of work and ten prototypes, to finish

The case is done in grey gold treated with AlTiN (Aluminium Titane Nitride), base in PE-CVD treated titanium. Hardness of gold: 380 Vickers, hardness of AlTiN: 3,800 Vickers. It measures 54mm x 43mm x 15.5mm.

Movement is the Urwerk in-house caliber UR-8.02 with 37 jewels, 28,800 vph and a power reserve of 39 hours. The minute and hour cylinders are done in aluminium elox (Anodicaly Inactivated Aluminium), with cylinder brackets in titanium and a honeycombed rack and seconds disk in nickel manufactured using photolithography. The base plate in ARCAP P40 treated with black PVD with a triple cam in beryllium bronze and an unidirectional winding rotor mass regulated by a pneumatic brake “Fly Brake”. Indications are: linear jumping hours, linear retrograde minutes and seconds displayed both lineally and digitally, a world first.

The bridges are decorated with perlage then treated with black PVD, movement components decorated with perlage, micro-blasted, complication components diamond-cut and mirror polished, gold case micro-basted then treated with AlTiN, titanium base plate treated with PE-CVD.

http://people.timezone.com/jmerino/cobrasnake.jpg
http://people.timezone.com/jmerino/cobrasnake4.jpg
http://people.timezone.com/jmerino/cobrasnake5.jpg
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[89coupe]

The Mario Batali Limited Edition Ernst Benz Great Circle Automatic is an enhanced version of the original design, featuring accents in Batali’s standout signature orange color.

Mario Batali has personally collaborated with Leonid Khankin, Managing Director and Chief Creative Officer of the Ernst Benz brand, to design and produce the exclusive collection of timepieces. “My partnership with Ernst Benz is borne out of my love to celebrate life with simple things of the highest quality, this new watch created by my friend Leonid Khankin is exactly that. To bring art and public service together is a privilege I will never squander, the opportunity to help the Food Bank For New York City provide food for over a quarter million meals A DAY in NYC is a joyous part of my celebration,” says Batali.

This special series of timepieces will be made available in three sizes: 36mm, 40mm and 47mm, and each size will come in a limited edition of 250 pieces.

Batali, regarded as one the world most innovative and inspiring chefs, owns fifteen restaurants across North America – nine in New York City, three in Las Vegas and three in Los Angeles. He is also a regular on the the wildly popular Food Network series, “Iron Chef America.”

http://people.timezone.com/jmerino/ebatali1.jpg

[G-Suede]

Originally posted by 89coupe
http://people.timezone.com/jmerino/milustiri.jpg

http://people.timezone.com/jmerino/milustiri1.jpg
Nice watch - for an old man.

[89coupe]

Love this series.

http://www.milus.com//montres-hommes/tirion-triretrograde-tiri002

[89coupe]

Retails for $13500.00

http://www.vialuxe.com/Milus-Tirion-TriRetrograde-Seconds-Skeleton-Titanium-Leather-Strap-watch-TIRI700/Watch/501910

I wonder what you could bargain for?

[rage2]

Prob $9k if you know the right people.

[rony_espana]

Originally posted by Weapon_R
The omega is a better watch. Having owned both a superocean and a Seamaster, the fit and finish of the Omegas are better.



Originally posted by G-Suede


Definitely the Omega.


Cool, thanks guys...I'm thinking of selling one of them and can't decide. I'll be honest though, I feel the Breitling to be higher quality.

[sneek]

Originally posted by G-Suede


Definitely the Omega.

+3. For sure the Omega for me, but of course it is personal. Owning a Seamaster does make me bias though...

:facepalm: I am a bit disappointed in myself for buying another watch. Pics to come soon.

[Destinova403]

Originally posted by rony_espana






Cool, thanks guys...I'm thinking of selling one of them and can't decide. I'll be honest though, I feel the Breitling to be higher quality.

I have the Superocean myself, i like the style of it a little more than the Omega... but they are both good watches.

[rage2]

I was staying at the Fairmont Hotel Vanouver on the weekend, and they had an Omega Olympic store in the lobby. There were some sweet watches there, the olympic ring subdial one looked pretty awesome. Wish I got pics.

[Cos]

I love the omega seamasters.

[Weapon_R]

Originally posted by rony_espana

Cool, thanks guys...I'm thinking of selling one of them and can't decide. I'll be honest though, I feel the Breitling to be higher quality.

It's not. I think you even PM'd me about buying my Omega when I had it for sale here, so I could buy the Breitling. I currently own a superocean chrono and although I think it's a beautiful watch, the quality is not on par with Omega.

Truth is, you can't go wrong with either. Most watches in this price range are built well.

[rage2]

Some rare TAGs.

PVD - LE of 10
White Gold - LE of 100

dkkmOHUsTmU

[rage2]

TAG Heuer Monaco Porsche Club of America Limited Edition

55 pieces for 55 years of the PCA.

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

http://people.timezone.com/jmerino/pca1.jpg

http://people.timezone.com/jmerino/pca2.jpg

http://people.timezone.com/jmerino/pca3.jpg

http://people.timezone.com/jmerino/pca4.jpg

http://people.timezone.com/jmerino/pca5.jpg

Maybe one day, beyond will have it's own Limited Edition TAG Heuer.

[Proyecto2000]

Originally posted by rage2


Maybe one day, beyond will have it's own Limited Edition TAG Heuer.


Have a rep factory make one for you and you can sell a few on beyond :D

[flipstah]

Originally posted by Proyecto2000



Have a rep factory make one for you and you can sell a few on beyond :D

I'd buy one. :)

[Proyecto2000]

Originally posted by flipstah


I'd buy one. :)

So would I :)

[rage2]

:burnout:

http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/hublot/17.jpg

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http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/hublot/21.jpg

http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/hublot/22.jpg

[DJ Lazy]

:drool: Sweet watch, that is killer! :thumbsup:

[shakalaka]

Finally found out what the all black watch I was looking for since ages is!

And currently in the process of getting it shipped over by a relative, who found it in Europe.

It's from the limited edition of the Bell and Ross Phantom Collection.

http://exquisitetimepieces.com/mm5/graphics/00000001/BR01-92Phantom.jpg

:drool:

[rage2]

Nice B&R! Where did you end up finding one? It's a limited edition of 500 so congrats on finding and aquiring one! I love all black watches haha.

Post pics when you get it!

[shakalaka]

Thanks. A relative was actually traveling through Europe and I told them to keep a look out. Apparently found it in Italy somewhere, they are still traveling, but gonna send it first thing when they get back to England. Can't wait. :D

[rage2]

Originally posted by shakalaka
Thanks. A relative was actually traveling through Europe and I told them to keep a look out. Apparently found it in Italy somewhere, they are still traveling, but gonna send it first thing when they get back to England. Can't wait. :D
If they travel to Switzerland they should ship it from there, it's part of the EFTA so you'll save on import duties.

[shakalaka]

Oh wow, really. Hmm I'll speak to them and see what their itinerary is like. Yea that'd be awesome if there is no stupid tax! Thanks.

[rage2]

Originally posted by shakalaka
Oh wow, really. Hmm I'll speak to them and see what their itinerary is like. Yea that'd be awesome if there is no stupid tax! Thanks.
Yea, it's a 5.5% duty for swiss watches from most countries. Exempt if it's shipped from Switzerland. That's a few hundred bucks on your watch.

You'll still need to pay GST tho.

[Strider]

Sinn 6000 Finanzplatzuhr
http://www.sinnwatches.com/prodimages/6000Strap.jpg

Looks amazing in Rose Gold:
http://www.sinn.de/flash/produkt/6000-Rose-Gold_V.jpg

Looking for a cheaper alternative since I can't quite justify a $3500 watch yet unlike the beyond.ca ballers(tm) :(

[Godfuader]

Was at the Porsche Design Launch Event yesterday in NY. They were introducing the P'6780 Diver.

http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/3923/img0241jk.jpg
http://img805.imageshack.us/img805/7619/img0242y.jpg
Details: http://press.porsche-design.com/index.php?id=156&L=1&tx_ttnews[tt_news]=149&cHash=719a461feab7b06e28d40424351b15ce

Another one they had on display. # 42/50. The last one for retail sale in the world. Complete with lap timer. $37,500
http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/7033/img0240j.jpg

[Cos]

:barf: I dont like it

[rage2]

So a month and a half ago, I was chatting with the Hublot CEO and North American Sales Director on a Hublot watch idea that I had come up with, a model that doesn't exist, but would be the perfect sports/daily watch for me. I showed them photoshops of what it looks like, and after a bit of back and forth, they happily agreed to build it for me!

Fast forward to today, the NA Sales Director was in town to chat with Calgary Jewellery (who is now a Hublot dealer) gave me a call and I met up with him and chatted about Hublot and watches, and check out some really cool stuff that they had. We get to Calgary Jewellery and to my surprise, my custom built watch had shown up this morning!

So, here she is, my 1 of 1, Hublot "Beyond" Bang haha. Its a full ceramic case, with a carbon fibre dial, silver and red details, and a rubber strap with a crocodile outer skin on the strap. Unfortunately, I only had my iPhone with me, so the pictures are crap. Will take some real pics shortly!

http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/hublot/27.jpg

http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/hublot/28.jpg

http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/hublot/29.jpg

Wrist shot!

http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/hublot/30.jpg

And of course, the Hublot Sales Director brought some really cool stuff for me to try on. The Bullet Bang, made out of the same material used to make bullets and armour. Gangsta!

http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/hublot/31.jpg

#1/500
http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/hublot/32.jpg

Hublot King Power Unico. The only one in North America, has the new Unico in-house Hublot movement.

http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/hublot/33.jpg

http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/hublot/34.jpg

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http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/hublot/36.jpg

[you&me]

:bigpimp:

Can't wait to see more pics.

What movement does the Beyond Bang have? Are they keeping this as a one-off, or are there any plans for more?

Just a thought, but a limited run of the Beyond Bang that could somehow benefit a charity would be really cool.

Though having 1 of 1 is also really cool :D

[Cos]

Pimp dude, turned out WAY better than the Photoshop you showed me. haha

[Unlaced]

Originally posted by rage2


http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/hublot/27.jpg



That strap and CF dial is sweet! Wonder if theyll make a rep of this :poosie: Its very close to my HBB Black Magic lol.

[rage2]

Originally posted by you&me
What movement does the Beyond Bang have? Are they keeping this as a one-off, or are there any plans for more?

Just a thought, but a limited run of the Beyond Bang that could somehow benefit a charity would be really cool.

Though having 1 of 1 is also really cool :D
It has the HUB44 movement, same as most Big Bangs. This is a one off watch, 1 of 1. This is not going to be a normal production run watch.

I thought about doing a limited run of watches for Beyond, but I don't think there are that many people willing to drop that much money on a watch. Maybe in another 10 years haha. The Porsche Club of America recently did a limited edition TAG Heuer watch, 55 pieces for 55 years. Would definately be cool if Beyond members can support something like that.

Anyways, here's some more pics I shot earlier tonight with a real camera...

http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/hublot/37.jpg

http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/hublot/38.jpg

http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/hublot/39.jpg

http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/hublot/40.jpg

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http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/hublot/42.jpg

http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/hublot/43.jpg

[freshprince1]

Nice watch Rage. Maybe it's time to upgrade the Nixon Cannon.

http://images.ifguk.co.uk/products/1099/1099-large1.jpg

[wrcftw]

I'm an idiot and I got water damage on my TAG Formula 1 Grand Chrono......I went cliff jumping and forgot to take my watch off, and the crown must not have been secure.

Is it fucked? I'm scrared to take it in for servicing, the watch guys is going to punch me in the face.:facepalm:

[G-Suede]

No he won't, he'll hug you for keeping him in business.

Years ago I went snorkeling with my Tag on and it leaked. The salt-water ruined the movement and the dial.

[Pacman]

Originally posted by wrcftw
I'm an idiot and I got water damage on my TAG Formula 1 Grand Chrono......I went cliff jumping and forgot to take my watch off, and the crown must not have been secure.

Is it fucked? I'm scrared to take it in for servicing, the watch guys is going to punch me in the face.:facepalm:

Does that watch have a screw in crown?

If not, is it still under warranty? If under warranty, it should be covered.

[AaronK]

Originally posted by rage2

It has the HUB44 movement, same as most Big Bangs. This is a one off watch, 1 of 1. This is not going to be a normal production run watch.

I thought about doing a limited run of watches for Beyond, but I don't think there are that many people willing to drop that much money on a watch. Maybe in another 10 years haha. The Porsche Club of America recently did a limited edition TAG Heuer watch, 55 pieces for 55 years. Would definately be cool if Beyond members can support something like that.

Anyways, here's some more pics I shot earlier tonight with a real camera...


Amazing watch man!

Here is the watch I just picked up.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs213.snc4/38985_10150237477795029_539900028_13788329_118219_n.jpg

http://www.atlas1800.com/images/AR2425.jpg

[wrcftw]

yes, screw in crown.

I'm not sure if its still covered, after trying it on and pricing it at a few stores I found it on amazon.com selling from amazon and not an amazon seller for 40% off so I bought it....I'm not sure if that voids the coverage though...hmmm..it was less than a year ago

[rage2]

Originally posted by wrcftw
I'm an idiot and I got water damage on my TAG Formula 1 Grand Chrono......I went cliff jumping and forgot to take my watch off, and the crown must not have been secure.

Is it fucked? I'm scrared to take it in for servicing, the watch guys is going to punch me in the face.:facepalm:
The F1 line uses quartz movements, so it's cheap to fix. The movements itself costs anywhere from $20 to $100 plus labour so it's pretty cheap to repair. Any local watchmaker can fix it.

Since you bought it off Amazon, there is no TAG Heuer warranty on it. It'll be cheaper to fix it locally than to send it off.

[Cos]

Originally posted by rage2

It has the HUB44 movement, same as most Big Bangs. This is a one off watch, 1 of 1. This is not going to be a normal production run watch.

I thought about doing a limited run of watches for Beyond, but I don't think there are that many people willing to drop that much money on a watch. Maybe in another 10 years haha. The Porsche Club of America recently did a limited edition TAG Heuer watch, 55 pieces for 55 years. Would definately be cool if Beyond members can support something like that.


Ill get in on a beyond 20 or 200 for 20 years

[rage2]

Another new Hublot. This one comes in a massive metal case.

http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/hublot/49.jpg

http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/hublot/50.jpg

Dunno if it'll fit on my wrist... haha.

http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/hublot/51.jpg

http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/hublot/52.jpg

http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/hublot/53.jpg

[beyond_ban]

^ :bigpimp:

[flipstah]

Originally posted by rage2
Another new Hublot. This one comes in a massive metal case.



HOLY CRAP. That's a sick wall clock. Or ornament clock?

[rage2]

It's a wall clock. I'm thinking of buying some chains and wearing it Flavor Flav stylez.

[flipstah]

Originally posted by rage2
It's a wall clock. I'm thinking of buying some chains and wearing it Flavor Flav stylez.

It looks like you can kill a man with that thing.... I think you'll need heavy duty chains!

The price you pay for being 'fresh'. :rofl:

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Godfuader]

Its like the Swatch Wall clock...for rich people. :rofl:

http://www.whackdesign.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/swatch.jpg

[Unknown303]

I picked up these two a while back. Bought one and got the other off my brother. Not really into the super expensive watches and was looking for some large faced ones.
http://www.uk2usa.co.uk/images/NIXON51-30SILVERBLACKA057.png
http://www.boardco.com/images/nixon/watches/nixon_51_30_watch_gunmetal.jpg

[RX_EVOLV]

Originally posted by shakalaka
Finally found out what the all black watch I was looking for since ages is!

And currently in the process of getting it shipped over by a relative, who found it in Europe.

It's from the limited edition of the Bell and Ross Phantom Collection.

http://exquisitetimepieces.com/mm5/graphics/00000001/BR01-92Phantom.jpg

:drool:

Just came back from a cruise and saw that watch for sale at St. Marten. $4500 USD.

Ended up picking up a Seamaster planet Ocean though

[benyl]

I wished I had picked up a few watches when I was in St Marten and St Thomas. Prices were great there.

The problem was our dollar was sitting at $1.25 when I was there thanks to the US financial crisis... haha

[RX_EVOLV]

yeh It helped that the rate was ~1.03

wasn't THAT much cheaper though after declaring it at custom. 5% duty + 5% GST.

[benyl]

Hawaii is still one of the cheapest places to get luxury goods. Cheap to fly there, cheap to stay there and prices are lower than the mainland.

[Critical]

http://cadencewatch.com/oarsman/oarsman-hammer.html

Anyone have experience from Cadence? Good quality?

[Impreza]

Originally posted by shakalaka
Finally found out what the all black watch I was looking for since ages is!

And currently in the process of getting it shipped over by a relative, who found it in Europe.

It's from the limited edition of the Bell and Ross Phantom Collection.

http://exquisitetimepieces.com/mm5/graphics/00000001/BR01-92Phantom.jpg

:drool:

They sell that one even at Holt Renfrew. Just saw it over the weekend. $4800 I think..

[qcp1]

RAGE:

What are your thought if any on Ulysse Nardin watches?

I have been looking at the gold classico with the white face brown strap purely for a simple dress watch. ive never owned one nor do i know anyone that has, so if you know anything, like what to look for or problem areas etc etc that would be great even comparables or value wise how are they? its a bit more than my omega but i kinda dont like wearing an orange watch when im dressing up i usually end up putting on my cheap gold no name one i got in mexico as it ends up looking less tacky.

Taken from the website:

http://www.ulysse-nardin.ch/ulysse-nardin-webseite/uploadfiles/cd130495-e773-46db-afa1-0eeff9cd816e.jpg

[rage2]

Originally posted by Critical
http://cadencewatch.com/oarsman/oarsman-hammer.html

Anyone have experience from Cadence? Good quality?
Cool watch! Reminds me of the last of the classic Heuers from the late 70s early 80s before TAG bought em out.


Originally posted by qcp1
RAGE:

What are your thought if any on Ulysse Nardin watches?
In house movement, COSC certified, can't go wrong!

[civic_ek4]

CAD4,800 for a Bell & Ross, I think that's a bit too much. Same price with fx in HK you can get a Submariner.



Here is a link to a somewhat famous 2nd hand shop in HK for you guys to compare prices.
http://www.kwaiyanwatch.com/e_index.php
The store location is great, if you know what i mean. haha

[speedog]

Don't know if any of the beyonders that are into owning neat/interesting watches have any of these, but they're all quite something - link (http://www.beautifullife.info/fashion-design/luxury-watches-the-most-beautiful-and-spectacular-models/) (sorry if this might be a repost of this article).

[Graham_A_M]

http://www.shopping.com/xPO-STARCK-Philippe-Starck-Red-Satelitum-Men-s-Analog-Gold-Dial-Leather-Strap-PH6004

^ Just picked that up at CrossIron Mills. Its a BITCH to set the time though, urgh:thumbsdow

[potatopineapple]

Not much of a watch enthusiast but I'm trying get into it. Hoping to pick up a Audemars Piguet ROO as my next piece. Mostly wearing these for now. Just picked up the big face last week and I'm pretty stoked even if it's a bit gawdy and doesn't have a notable movement.

http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/3469/img00037201008192308.jpg

OEM Diamond Breitling Super Avenger for being an asshole


http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/3048/img00562201009052103.jpg

Ceramic Rado for my daily

[you&me]

Audemars Piguet

Any specific ROO in mind?

[potatopineapple]

Nothing too crazy, probably just a rubber strapped, steel cased all black everything as possible base model, nothing LE but also nothing pre-owned. Talking with a few dealers online...

[rage2]

Hublot King Power Monza F1

http://ablogtoread.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Hublot-F1-Monza-7.jpg

http://ablogtoread.com/hublot/hublot-king-power-formula-1-monza-limited-edition-watch-hands-on-exclusive/

http://www.hublot.com/en/#/NEWS/1001287/player/1287

Not a huge fan of it, but for the Ferrari F1 fans, it's a must have.

[R-Audi]

Ok, I'll throw this one out to the Beyond watch crowd.. Not a huge watch guy, (only watch is an older Tag Kirium F1 I rarely wear) but I figured Im do for a nice treat, and my money is better spent on a watch then upgrading turbos again.
If you were to spend 3-7k, what would you get?

I like fairly plain watches.. Some Panerais catch my eye.. but I know nothing about them.

So.. not too flashy.. not too busy.. more of a classic style.

Any thoughts??

[Cos]

Originally posted by R-Audi
Ok, I'll throw this one out to the Beyond watch crowd.. Not a huge watch guy, (only watch is an older Tag Kirium F1 I rarely wear) but I figured Im do for a nice treat, and my money is better spent on a watch then upgrading turbos again.
If you were to spend 3-7k, what would you get?

I like fairly plain watches.. Some Panerais catch my eye.. but I know nothing about them.

So.. not too flashy.. not too busy.. more of a classic style.

Any thoughts??

http://img.timezone.com/img/articles/news631923465243750000/OmegaRailmaster01.jpg

I wouldnt rock one, I like a bit more complication than this, but if I had to get a classic style this is what I would get

[benyl]

who will be the first beyond member to pimp this:

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/09/10x0910ib235efg-1284111850.jpg

[rage2]

Originally posted by R-Audi
Ok, I'll throw this one out to the Beyond watch crowd.. Not a huge watch guy, (only watch is an older Tag Kirium F1 I rarely wear) but I figured Im do for a nice treat, and my money is better spent on a watch then upgrading turbos again.
If you were to spend 3-7k, what would you get?

I like fairly plain watches.. Some Panerais catch my eye.. but I know nothing about them.

So.. not too flashy.. not too busy.. more of a classic style.

Any thoughts??
Panerais only work if you're Italian and old. Or a huge douchebag. ZorroAMG rocks one. :rofl:

I'm a huge fan of automotive/racing inspired watches, so my opinions might be a little biased. Here are some of the more simple/classier ones that I'm a fan of that fits within your price range.

Chopard Mille Miglia Black Power Reserve:
http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0039/2652/products/16_8457.jpg

TAG Heuer Monaco McQueen
http://www.luxrolex.com/images/TAG%20Heuer-Monaco-2m.jpg

or the Black McQueen...
http://www.ashford.com/images/catalog/tag-heuer/ashford/CAW2114-FC6177_FLA.jpg

Yea, that's all I got. Anything else would be way too busy for you.

[Impreza]

Originally posted by R-Audi
Ok, I'll throw this one out to the Beyond watch crowd.. Not a huge watch guy, (only watch is an older Tag Kirium F1 I rarely wear) but I figured Im do for a nice treat, and my money is better spent on a watch then upgrading turbos again.
If you were to spend 3-7k, what would you get?

I like fairly plain watches.. Some Panerais catch my eye.. but I know nothing about them.

So.. not too flashy.. not too busy.. more of a classic style.

Any thoughts??

Up your budget a bit more and get an IWC Big Pilot. That's next on my list. Beautiful watch.

http://images3.souq.com/uploaded/0210/e0f674f00082dd4c5c383026aef9fdde_52556416891243541010.jpg

Another great option would be an IWC Portuguese.

[XylathaneGTR]

Hi all...long time lurker, first time poster.

I have a quick question. My watch collection is quite small right now, but my favourite is a 1950's Wittnauer with a manual wind movement.

I've noticed over the last day or so that this watch has not been keeping accurate time, even when it's fully wound. I can actually hear that it's not ticking as fast as it should be.

Does anyone know of a reputable place where I can bring this watch to be serviced or looked at?

Thanks!

[Pacman]

Originally posted by XylathaneGTR
Hi all...long time lurker, first time poster.

I have a quick question. My watch collection is quite small right now, but my favourite is a 1950's Wittnauer with a manual wind movement.

I've noticed over the last day or so that this watch has not been keeping accurate time, even when it's fully wound. I can actually hear that it's not ticking as fast as it should be.

Does anyone know of a reputable place where I can bring this watch to be serviced or looked at?

Thanks!

Your best bet would be Joe at the Sears watch repair in Chinook Center or Andre at the Swiss Watch Clinic on the corner of 14th street and 17th Ave SW (below the Mothi Mahal Indian restaurant).

Both of those guys are well trained, have access to the right parts, are honest and will be much less expensive than sending it off to the factory for repair or some other place in town that will try and take advantage of you.

[Xtrema]

Woah!

http://www.origintimes.com/content.php?lang=en&mid=1&pid=11&modus=images



http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/09/bigblockwinder-630.jpg

[XylathaneGTR]

Originally posted by Pacman


Your best bet would be Joe at the Sears watch repair in Chinook Center or Andre at the Swiss Watch Clinic on the corner of 14th street and 17th Ave SW (below the Mothi Mahal Indian restaurant).

Both of those guys are well trained, have access to the right parts, are honest and will be much less expensive than sending it off to the factory for repair or some other place in town that will try and take advantage of you.
I appreciate the advice man. Thank you.

[spike98]

Well after looking and researching i have found the watch i want to buy. I am going to get a Tag Heuer Carrera. I have narrowed it down to a particular style and know exactly what i want.

Now, where can i get the best deal? I had read a post from rage saying only a fool pays full price. Well...i am not no fool!

During the course of trying it one i was told by a sales lady that she could offer me $350 off. That seemed like an ok deal to me. Is it? or do they have a little more flex when i comes down to it.

Another question i had is if it is really worth buying retail as opposed to buying online. I could buy one new online for around $1000 cheaper. Now is it worth losing the 2 year warranty for a substantial savings?

Also is used worth looking at?

[Pacman]

You should be able to get 25% off at a local authorized dealer very easily. If you are really good at negotiating, and the store wants the sale, then you might get 30%.

Getting any more of discount than 25% - 30% is tough unless you have a friend at the store, or you are a good customer and spends lots of money there.




Originally posted by spike98
Well after looking and researching i have found the watch i want to buy. I am going to get a Tag Heuer Carrera. I have narrowed it down to a particular style and know exactly what i want.

Now, where can i get the best deal? I had read a post from rage saying only a fool pays full price. Well...i am not no fool!

During the course of trying it one i was told by a sales lady that she could offer me $350 off. That seemed like an ok deal to me. Is it? or do they have a little more flex when i comes down to it.

Another question i had is if it is really worth buying retail as opposed to buying online. I could buy one new online for around $1000 cheaper. Now is it worth losing the 2 year warranty for a substantial savings?

[rage2]

Originally posted by spike98
Well after looking and researching i have found the watch i want to buy. I am going to get a Tag Heuer Carrera. I have narrowed it down to a particular style and know exactly what i want.

Now, where can i get the best deal? I had read a post from rage saying only a fool pays full price. Well...i am not no fool!

During the course of trying it one i was told by a sales lady that she could offer me $350 off. That seemed like an ok deal to me. Is it? or do they have a little more flex when i comes down to it.

Another question i had is if it is really worth buying retail as opposed to buying online. I could buy one new online for around $1000 cheaper. Now is it worth losing the 2 year warranty for a substantial savings?

Also is used worth looking at?
Since I'm the resident TAG expert, I can give you some pointers. Pacman has got the discount levels pretty spot on. The big question is now, local, or online.

For online purchases, remember to add up the cost of exchange (you purchase US$ at a few % higher than posted rates), shipping, and duty/taxes to make a fair comparison. On a typical Carerra, the savings aren't that much. In fact, I wouldn't bother with online shopping unless the watch was at least $5k retail.

Having said that, buying local has it's advantages. You're not going to pay for bracelet resizing, shipping for warranty work, or a quick polish. With online purchases, the shops are grey market, and you don't get any warranty at all.

TAG's are pretty reliable, they use tried and tested ETA movements in most of the Carrera line (with the exception of the Calibre 360 and Calibre S), and you *probably* won't have any problems. I've owned over 20 TAGs, and have only needed to use warranty once on a watch where the rotor screw came loose. YMMV.

If you're interested in getting a TAG locally, let me know, I can refer you to someone to make sure you get a good discount.

Good luck!

[spike98]

Originally posted by rage2

Since I'm the resident TAG expert, I can give you some pointers. Pacman has got the discount levels pretty spot on. The big question is now, local, or online.

For online purchases, remember to add up the cost of exchange (you purchase US$ at a few % higher than posted rates), shipping, and duty/taxes to make a fair comparison. On a typical Carerra, the savings aren't that much. In fact, I wouldn't bother with online shopping unless the watch was at least $5k retail.

Having said that, buying local has it's advantages. You're not going to pay for bracelet resizing, shipping for warranty work, or a quick polish. With online purchases, the shops are grey market, and you don't get any warranty at all.

TAG's are pretty reliable, they use tried and tested ETA movements in most of the Carrera line (with the exception of the Calibre 360 and Calibre S), and you *probably* won't have any problems. I've owned over 20 TAGs, and have only needed to use warranty once on a watch where the rotor screw came loose. YMMV.

If you're interested in getting a TAG locally, let me know, I can refer you to someone to make sure you get a good discount.

Good luck!

This is how i was leaning towards anyways. At 25% off buying new local and with warrenty is the best option. I have found a few used mint ones for ~$1700 US which is a good deal but they are used. I would spend the extra bank for a brand new one for sure. Thanks rage for the info. Ill PM you!

[rage2]

Right, about used ones. Be *very* careful. There's a lot of fake Carerras out there, and they look 99% spot on. The Carerras use an ETA 7750 movement, which has been cloned, so even the movement looks right.

[S4maniac]

Hey Rage or anyone with TAG experience .. any recommendations for service? I've done the Birks regular tune up for $250ish ... but they just send it out to some contractor. Any suggestions for a local tune?

[R-Audi]

NOt sure how good they are, but I believe JVair can do tune ups.. dropping my Kirium off today for a battery replacement.

[r3ccOs]

I recently picked up an Oris TT3 F1 w/ a 645 Calibre - ETA 2834-2 & a Hamilton Khaki King Scuba w/ a ETA 2836-2

Both are of really nice build quality, though the hamilton being close to $500 cheaper, and both keep very good time as this 282x/3x movement is quite a robust and proven movement.

Both have skeleton caseback, saphire crystals and full solid link bracelets.

Both are about 41/42mm and I'm happy with both..

However, I still seem to turn to my trusty Orient 3 star as my beater watch, as it seems to keep as good of time as the more expensive swiss movements and really looks sharp.

right now my Tag Heuer 2000 quartz (with a new silicone diver strap) and B&M w/ a ETA 2892A2 are collecting dust :P

Mind you, when I go on diving vacations, nothing I trust more on keeping my dive time than my quartz Tag with huge lume numbers and rating of 200m. However I may never buy another quartz watch unless its a special edition luminox.

So far my favorite affordable Brand is probably hamilton... they have handsome designs, are part of the swatch company and use ETA movements obviously, are a relatively known yet subtle name, and are very reasonabily priced for a quality product.

In a jewellery shop in Montreal, I had ask a watch maker his opinion on hamilton.
He picked up two watches, one Lord Hamilton and another Chrono Longines, and said... simular cases, simular bands/bracelets and the same Valjoux 7750 movement.... Why would you pay an extra $1000 more for the longines? That to me was convincing enough to not hestitate to buy their discounted King Scuba.

My other favorite for the more privilidged brands is probably Bell & Ross & IWC. I likely will be looking for a Portuguese in the short future.

[r3ccOs]

Anyone ever check out the LVMH group?

Holy crap... I thought Swatch group was a monopoly... but apparently LV has a Monopoly on anything douchee (jk)

http://www.lvmh.com/groupe/pg_mot.asp?rub=2&srub=0

Hennessey, Dom Perrigion, LV, Zeneith watch, Fendi, Marc Jacobs, Dior, Tag Heuer, Hublot… even de beers

[benyl]

Originally posted by r3ccOs
Anyone ever check out the LVMH group?

Holy crap... I thought Swatch group was a monopoly... but apparently LV has a Monopoly on anything douchee (jk)



Haha, why do you think rage2 likes Tag and Hublot. The douche factor.

[r3ccOs]

Originally posted by benyl


Haha, why do you think rage2 likes Tag and Hublot. The douche factor.

lol, its an entire enterprise catered for ballers

its like Fubu for rich white or asian folk lol

[RX_EVOLV]

Good choice! Been wearing my Carerra for almost 4 years now and still loving it.

[rage2]

Fuck you benyl. :rofl:

What's funny though is, watches from the LVMH subsidary mostly use ETA movements in their watches, which is under the Swatch umbrella.


Originally posted by r3ccOs
lol, its an entire enterprise catered for ballers

its like Fubu for rich white or asian folk lol
Asian folks wear Rolexes.

[r3ccOs]

Originally posted by rage2
Fuck you benyl. :rofl:

What's funny though is, watches from the LVMH subsidary mostly use ETA movements in their watches, which is under the Swatch umbrella.


Asian folks wear Rolexes.

This is true, I have a 16610... but never really wear it
I've had it serviced and the band/case repolished and figured I'll leave it in its pretty box for special occations... but there are so many other watches to wear, and never get asked if they're fake lol

Its all brand recognition and smart pragmatic product marketing with them. The 3135 is built inhouse and is too pretty to be hidden under a stainless case, but it really is no nicer nor accurate than a 2892A2... & the band on the 16610 feels cheap, as does the bezel :P Only recently they went to ceramic bezels and solid links, after probably close to 60 years at this point.

Zeneith make their own Chrono movements... they made them for the Rolex Daytona years ago.

However the "swatch brand propriatary" mandate is really going to mark a new Era in this game.
Breitling now has its own movements, probably mostly cannabalising ebaches, and even Oris is putting an inferior (IMO) movement from Selita in their latest divers series, such as the SW200, and likely anything new.

I wonder how many companies may just purchaes ebache Orient/Seiko Jap parts, then re-assemble them in their own propriatry fashion (lol) in Helvetica.

[5.0]

http://www.uncrate.com/men/images/2010/09/omega-speedmaster-broad-arrow.jpg

Omega Speedmaster Broad Arrow Co-Axial Watch