Nice Watches

[rage2]

The reps look decent in pics and are hard to spot. Put 'em side by side, and you'll see huge difference in quality and it's fairly easy to spot a rep close up. There is no perfect rep that'll fool someone like me, but there are some that are close.

[ICEBERG]

Originally posted by rage2
TAG Heuer Mikrotimer Flying 1000... 1/1000th sec accuracy! 10x faster than the Carrera 360. Jesus! :eek:

http://www.calibre11.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/TAG-Heuer-Mikrotimer0001.jpg
http://www.calibre11.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Mikrotimer0004.jpg
http://www.calibre11.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Mikrotimer0001.jpg

Hey Rage,

This is freaking nice... I was planning on picking up the MONACO 24 some time soon here, and now after seeing this i might wait...Because i know wife will not let me have both :(

Any predictions when this might come out?

[rage2]

Still a concept right now with a single prototype, so at least 3 years, and it'll be priced in the V4 range ($50-$100k).

Go and pick up the 24. It's an awesome watch. I'm wearing it a LOT lately... absolutely love it.

[ICEBERG]

Originally posted by rage2
Still a concept right now with a single prototype, so at least 3 years, and it'll be priced in the V4 range ($50-$100k).

Go and pick up the 24. It's an awesome watch. I'm wearing it a LOT lately... absolutely love it.

Thank's Rage. I will pick up the 24 pretty soon here then. I had no clue that watch was going to be $50K + I was thinking 15-20K (wishful thinking i guess:D )

[spike98]

Originally posted by rage2

Rich non posers like me.

I wouldn't go as far to say RICH non-posers either. How about hard working individuals that have an eye for a good time piece....and aren't posers :thumbsup:

[rage2]

Originally posted by spike98
I wouldn't go as far to say RICH non-posers either. How about hard working individuals that have an eye for a good time piece....and aren't posers :thumbsup:
haha sorry, my response was more of an inside joke with Mibz. :thumbsup:

[rage2]

Originally posted by ICEBERG
Thank's Rage. I will pick up the 24 pretty soon here then. I had no clue that watch was going to be $50K + I was thinking 15-20K (wishful thinking i guess:D )
When's yours arriving at CJ's?

[ICEBERG]

Originally posted by rage2

When's yours arriving at CJ's?

Hi Rage,

Just got off the phone with Jeff at CJ's.. He said there was no ETA on mine yet. From what he is saying the production is very slow in Switzerland right now on TAG's. They can't even give me a date. He said they ordered 2 from last year and only one came in. I think that was the one you got. So i will be lucky to get mine anytime soon. He said they will phone me ASAP when mine gets in.

[Scat E46]

Originally posted by Godfuader

My wrist is at an odd angle so it looks completely massive. I definitely could not pull this off on short sleeves without it looking like a wall clock. Here is another pic:

http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/3861/photo2us.jpg

The specs: Sapphire Diameter: 44mm Thickness: 17.6mm Weight: 100.2g

Your chronograph is running. Perhaps you have mistaken it for your second hand. I would stop it and keep it stopped, you're adding unecessary wear to the watch. :)

[Cos]

Originally posted by Scat E46


Your chronograph is running. Perhaps you have mistaken it for your second hand. I would stop it and keep it stopped, you're adding unecessary wear to the watch. :)

Not true. The Chrono wheels run regardless with movement of the watch just the dials are connected/disconnected.

[bmeier]

Originally posted by Cos


Not true. The Chrono wheels run regardless with movement of the watch just the dials are connected/disconnected.

Agree, it makes no difference.

[ICEBERG]

Harry Winston's Opus Eleven watch :drool:

http://cdn.ablogtoread.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Harry-Winston-Opus-Eleven-9.jpg

http://harrywinston.watchprosite.com/img/watchprosite/harrywinston/23/scaled/harrywinston_image.2194223.jpg

http://harrywinston.watchprosite.com/img/watchprosite/harrywinston/28/scaled/harrywinston_image.2194228.jpg

eJfWya9bPyU


EDIT: If your wondering about the price... It is $250,000 :D

[adamc]

I love it, simply incredible to see it change hours.:eek:

[AaronK]

That is unbelievable!! If only i had 250k to throw around... haha

[msommers]

Engineering is fantastic on that piece. However, it completely reminds me of a sideways Mickey Mouse head.

[flipstah]

Holy fuck, 1:04-1:07 is total watch porn.

[shox]

wow that's an awesome! i would have thought it would take more time than 4-5 weeks to make

[89coupe]

The mechanics behind it are cool, but the watch itself is but fucking ugly. It looks like Mickey Fucking Mouse for chirst sakes...LOL

http://www.bradstaylor.com/images/mickeymouse.jpg

[statick]

I'd say that Opus Eleven looks rather handsome, but it's not really my cup of tea... Not that I can afford it!

[adamc]

Put a Hirsch strap on my Carrera today, replacing the OEM rubber deployant.



http://i.imgur.com/0g458.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/YW20v.jpg

[adamc]

Haven't worn it in a while, obviously the time and date are not set.

[Pacman]

That looks nice Adam. Did the stock clasp fit on the new strap?

[adamc]

Never really occurred to me to try the TAG deployant. Just using the Hirsch buckle that it came with.

Guess it would be pretty simple to try. :)


Edit - no go, the loops that retain the end of the strap once you have it buckled are sewn in to place. I'd have to cut them off. Or leave them on which would look stupid.

[95golf]

What are the best websites for replicas? Im looking for a hublot replica: either F1 king power, cathedral, or big bang black

[v8killa]

Hey, I was looking at getting a watch but its online and I cant try it on. I need a watch that doesn't have a very big dial....the specs they give are:

Case Size: 43 MM
Lug Width: 23 MM

is that generally a smaller watch? thanks!

[statick]

Originally posted by v8killa
Hey, I was looking at getting a watch but its online and I cant try it on. I need a watch that doesn't have a very big dial....the specs they give are:

Case Size: 43 MM
Lug Width: 23 MM

is that generally a smaller watch? thanks!

I would say that, generally speaking, 38mm or 40mm is the standard size. The case height may also play into how large it wears.

All the best.

[v8killa]

alright well i think i might just take the specs to a shop, ask them to show me something that size and see how it fits! thanks for the reply

[Pacman]

43mm with 23mm lugs will be a fairly big watch.

As a comparison, classic watches like the Rolex Submariner and Omega Speedmaster will be 40mm - 41mm in diameter with 20mm lug width

[997TT]

after debating various models of the AP and others as well as whether to go with 2-3 watches instead of one (with a budget of $35-40k) i decided to get just one watch.

settled on the AP Montoya Titanium.

big thanks to Rage2 for answering Pm's and helping me with various websites. Ended up getting it from Gil the NY watch collector.

here is a crappy bb pic....i'll take better pics later.

[Cos]

Just wanted to throw it in here as well. I am selling my three remaining reps because I have duplicates of two of them (Breitling and Omega) and if I sell the Hublot as well I can pick up one of the Gens I have my eye on without spending a dime.

Drop me a PM if anyone is interested, I think my prices are fair. Breitling and Omega were full serviced by Joe at Sears. Run great. ETA movements in all and keep good time for automatics (on par with my gens). Been kept in a winder their whole life so no need to worry about gelling of the oils.

Breitling Super Avenger - $350.00 - http://forums.beyond.ca/showthread.php?s=&postid=3675952#post3675952

Omega Seamaster - $275.00 - http://forums.beyond.ca/showthread.php?s=&postid=3675945#post3675945

Hublot Big Bang Gold - $350.00 - http://forums.beyond.ca/showthread.php?s=&postid=3675960#post3675960

[Dumbass17]

Originally posted by 997TT
after debating various models of the AP and others as well as whether to go with 2-3 watches instead of one (with a budget of $35-40k) i decided to get just one watch.

settled on the AP Montoya Titanium.

big thanks to Rage2 for answering Pm's and helping me with various websites. Ended up getting it from Gil the NY watch collector.

here is a crappy bb pic....i'll take better pics later.
that strap is hideous :dunno:

[rage2]

Congrats on the AP Montoya! Glad I could help you out with getting one!

[Redlyne_mr2]

Are Jefferson and Jeff the same people? Talked to Jefferson today, looking at picking up a watch from CJ, just waiting to hear back on availability. Is he open to negotiations?

[Str1der]

Originally posted by Cos
Just wanted to throw it in here as well. I am selling my three remaining reps because I have duplicates of two of them (Breitling and Omega) and if I sell the Hublot as well I can pick up one of the Gens I have my eye on without spending a dime.

Drop me a PM if anyone is interested, I think my prices are fair. Breitling and Omega were full serviced by Joe at Sears. Run great. ETA movements in all and keep good time for automatics (on par with my gens). Been kept in a winder their whole life so no need to worry about gelling of the oils.

Breitling Super Avenger - $350.00 - http://forums.beyond.ca/showthread.php?s=&postid=3675952#post3675952

Omega Seamaster - $275.00 - http://forums.beyond.ca/showthread.php?s=&postid=3675945#post3675945

Hublot Big Bang Gold - $350.00 - http://forums.beyond.ca/showthread.php?s=&postid=3675960#post3675960

Could you please post side-by-side pictures of your real and knockoff watches? I'd be interested to see and hear your personal view of how they compare.

[rage2]

There's a replica thread for replicas. Please keep this thread on topic please. Thanks! :thumbsup:

[Str1der]

Originally posted by rage2
There's a replica thread for replicas. Please keep this thread on topic please. Thanks! :thumbsup:

Sure, no problem. Cos, as above, but in the other thread please.

[997TT]

Originally posted by Dumbass17

that strap is hideous :dunno:

haha...to each their own i guess. I've ordered the rose gold montoya strap from AP as i wouldn't mind a different look at times too.

its the same strap but just uses black stitching instead of off-white. So unless your up close, it looks just like a black leather strap.

[Cos]

what other thread? lol I searched and couldnt find one.


Also there are lots of comparisons on repgeek. That is where I did all my research.

[89coupe]

The case, in stainless steel with ceramic bezel, or 18kt rose gold and ceramic bezel, measures 48mm. It has an AR-coated sapphire crystal and is water resistant to 100 meters.

Movement is the Swiss automatic Rebellion caliber RE-1 with 30 jewels, 28,800 vph and a power reserve of 50 hours. It features a chronograph and power reserve complications.

http://people.timezone.com/jmerino/rebel2a.JPG

[89coupe]

Limited Edition of 12 Pieces

The case, in 18kt rose gold, in titanium or in black DLC titanium, measures 46mm x 56.7mm. It has an AR-coated sapphire crystal, a display back, and is water resistant to 50 meters for the gold model and 100 meters for the titanium versions.

Movement is the Swiss hand-wind REB caliber 5 with 23 jewels, 21,600 vph and a power reserve of 7 days. It was created by Eric Giroud and Laurent Besse, and its originality lies not only in the tourbillon - suspended upright from the bridge - but also in the two visible barrels, which provide a 7-day power reserve.

http://people.timezone.com/jmerino/rebel1a.JPG

[89coupe]

ted Edition of 30 Pieces

The case, in titanium and 18kt rose gold, measures 44mm x 51mm. It has double AR-coated sapphire crystals and is water resistant to 30 meters.

Movement is the Swiss hand-wind Hysek in-house caliber HW10 with 26 jewels, 28,800 vph and a power reserve of 70 hours. It is an openworked 60 second flying tourbillon with a titanium balance.

http://people.timezone.com/jmerino/hysekfur1.jpg

[89coupe]

The first watch to indicate “your” time the way you want it

The Masterpiece Collection is dedicated to complication watches and extraordinary movements, which are the fruit of cutting-edge research in the field of mechanics and engineering. The appearance of this new collection was made possible by Hublot reinforcing its manufacture's workforce in 2010 with a team of 30 staff of the highest level, entirely dedicated to Grand Complications. The first piece in this collection, the MP-01, was presented in January 2011. It was a barrel-shaped titanium watch with a shaped chronograph movement offering a 10-day power reserve thanks to its three barrels working in series, and produced in a series of just 100 pieces.

http://people.timezone.com/jmerino/hubkey1.jpg
http://people.timezone.com/jmerino/hubkey2.jpg

To mark the 2011 Basel Fair, here is the second member of the Masterpiece Collection: the MP-02 Key of Time.

With the advent of digital civilisation, the abundance of information has in a sense taken over from material abundance. In today's world with all these sources, not always legitimately ordered, we are faced with a constant barrage of information. We go from fascination to concern, from joy to disappointment or to sadness within a fraction of a second… In this limitless abundance, what is the ultimate intangible object, the one becoming ever scarcer? It is Time itself. Often defined as the true luxury of our age, time remains no less an abstraction: sometimes passing too quickly…. sometimes never-ending….

What if a watch, by means of its mechanics, gave you the ability to manage the passing of time as you wished? To really manage your own time? The mechanism driving the MP-02 Key of Time, thanks to a three-position crown, enables you to “modulate” the speed at which the hours and minutes pass, according to your wishes.

Position 1: If you want to savour every second of the passing of time: you can slow down the speed of the watch hands, dividing time by 4, whereby 1 conventional hour is represented as quarter of an hour on the MP-02 Key of Time display.

Position 2: If you want “real” time: select normal hand speed, to retain “standard” time, whereby one conventional hour equates to one hour on the MP-02 Key of Time.

Position 3: If you want time to pass quicker: you can accelerate the hand speed, multiplying time by four, whereby a conventional quarter of an hour is represented as one hour on the MP-02 Key of Time Key of Time display.

Hence with Key of Time, the wearer can make happy moments last four times longer or make difficult moments four times shorter, while retaining the option to “return” to real time at any moment. Three different indicators in a star arrangement on the dial each indicate the current speed of time, to avoid any confusion. You can leave this complex mechanism in position 1 or 3 indefinitely, and then, simply by returning it to position 2, watch the hands readjust to conventional time display. This performance is made possible by a genuine “mechanical memory” built into the movement. In addition to this exceptional complication, the MP-02 Key of Time boasts a vertical flying tourbillon cage, with the particularity of a seconds indicator on its edge.

Masterpiece “MP-02 Key of Time” Technical Details:

Reference 902.ND.1190.RX - Series 50 pieces numbered from 01/50 to 50/50 - Case Microblasted titanium (Grade 5), with black DLC coating - Functions Hour, minute - Seconds via the vertical tourbillon cage - Power reserve indicator - Speed of time indicator (3-position) - Tourbillon without ball bearing - Manual winding.

Time-setting 3 o'clock, 2-position: Manual winding and time-setting stem - Speed function 9 o'clock, 3-position: stem Real time, time 4x quicker, time 4x slower - Dial Multi-part black, with green transfers - Hands Polished black nickel, with green SuperLuminova.

Movement HUB 9002 – Dimensions 40.20 x 40.10 mm – Thickness 9.30 mm - No. of Components 512 - Jewels 74 - Hairspring Flat, for extremely accurate setting - Frequency 21,600 Vib/hour (3 Hz) - Power reserve Approximately 100 hours (4 days).

Oscillator Balance with adjustment inertia-blocks - Moment of inertia 16 mg/cm2 - Lift angle 53° - Shock absorbers Shock absorption for main plate and balance bridge - Main plate & bridges Brass, bevelled with drawn rims, and circular-grained recesses - Black nickel coating - Gear train Circular-grained & bevelled wheels. Coating: black gold and rhodium rolled pinions - Screws Polished and bevelled heads, rounded and polished ends.

Wristlet Black rubber strap - Clasp Microblasted black ceramic and black PVD steel deployant buckle

[flipstah]

Coupe, those are ugly... I expected better from you.

To each their own, I guess haha.

[89coupe]

Originally posted by flipstah
Coupe, those are ugly... I expected better from you.

To each their own, I guess haha.

The last one is ugly, but I posted it for Rage...lol.

[Str1der]

Originally posted by Cos
what other thread? lol I searched and couldnt find one.

Also there are lots of comparisons on repgeek. That is where I did all my research.

Dunno where the thread is, I couldn't find it either. Rage, could you please provide the link? I'd like to see a group shot from Cos.

[flipstah]

Originally posted by 89coupe


The last one is ugly, but I posted it for Rage...lol.

:poosie: Lol.

Those Rebellion ones are blargh; too busy.

I'm not a fan of that Hublot one but I am impressed by what it can do.

I think... What does it do exactly besides tell time? :rofl:

[rage2]

Originally posted by 89coupe
The last one is ugly, but I posted it for Rage...lol.
I already posted it and made fun of it a few pages back lol.


Originally posted by flipstah
I'm not a fan of that Hublot one but I am impressed by what it can do.

I think... What does it do exactly besides tell time? :rofl:
So the Hublot can speed up or slow down time, and when u set it back to normal, it remembers the actual PROPER time, all done mechanically.

It's a completely useless complication, funny how they market it though. I guess if you had a time machine, it could be useful? lol

Some history of the watch, it was actually done years ago by BNB Concept, the company that makes ultra complicated tourbillon movements for many of the swiss manufacturers, including Hublot (all their tourbillons were done by BNB). When the recession and subsequent high end watch market collapsed, BNB got fucked over by several swiss watch companies not paying their bills, and declared bankruptcy. Hublot bought them out in the bankruptcy sale, hired their key people, and rolled them into Hublot. Since they own all their IP, this watch which was originally designed for another swiss watch company, got released under the new Confrerie Hublot arm.

[flipstah]

Originally posted by rage2

So the Hublot can speed up or slow down time, and when u set it back to normal, it remembers the actual PROPER time, all done mechanically.

It's a completely useless complication, funny how they market it though. I guess if you had a time machine, it could be useful? lol

Some history of the watch, it was actually done years ago by BNB Concept, the company that makes ultra complicated tourbillon movements for many of the swiss manufacturers, including Hublot (all their tourbillons were done by BNB). When the recession and subsequent high end watch market collapsed, BNB got fucked over by several swiss watch companies not paying their bills, and declared bankruptcy. Hublot bought them out in the bankruptcy sale, hired their key people, and rolled them into Hublot. Since they own all their IP, this watch which was originally designed for another swiss watch company, got released under the new Confrerie Hublot arm.

I see no purpose for that ability other than 'look what it can do!' lol.

As for BNB... I guess if you got the cash, buy the company instead of paying royalties. :bigpimp:

BACK ON TOPIC!

I wish... For this:

http://cdn.ablogtoread.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Omega-Seamaster-2011-8.jpg

:drool: Dare to dream.

[rage2]

Originally posted by flipstah
I see no purpose for that ability other than 'look what it can do!' lol.
Pretty much.


Originally posted by flipstah
As for BNB... I guess if you got the cash, buy the company instead of paying royalties. :bigpimp:
I think Hublot had wanted to buy them out long ago but they weren't interested in selling... BNB wanted to continue doing what they did, be an outsourcer of ultra complicated movements, earn their respect, get their name out there, then release watches under their own brand. In a way, they still achieved their goal, as all their watches are not Hublots, but Confrerie Hublot, which is a completely separate company for all intents and purposes.

It was a win win for both sides. For Hublot to build their own division to design and manufacture ultra high end complications would've costed them at least 10x more than buying out the BNB assets in the fire sale.

[96integra]

Originally posted by Cos
what other thread? lol I searched and couldnt find one.


Also there are lots of comparisons on repgeek. That is where I did all my research.
Originally posted by Str1der


Dunno where the thread is, I couldn't find it either. Rage, could you please provide the link? I'd like to see a group shot from Cos.

http://forums.beyond.ca/showthread.php?threadid=251240

[taemo]

Originally posted by flipstah

BACK ON TOPIC!

I wish... For this:

Omega Seamaster

:drool: Dare to dream.


what do you mean dare to dream, start saving and you could probably buy it in a year or 2, awesome watch :love:

[Cos]

Originally posted by 96integra


http://forums.beyond.ca/showthread.php?threadid=251240

Holy ass it is my own thread. Lol

[Mibz]

Originally posted by Cos


Holy ass it is my own thread. Lol LOLed

[flipstah]

Originally posted by taemo



what do you mean dare to dream, start saving and you could probably buy it in a year or 2, awesome watch :love:

You're right. I think I'll reward myself... Possibly as a graduation gift: A testament of putting up with BS from kindergarten to university. :rofl:

Soon, Omega. Soon...

[statick]

Originally posted by flipstah


You're right. I think I'll reward myself... Possibly as a graduation gift: A testament of putting up with BS from kindergarten to university. :rofl:

Soon, Omega. Soon...

Certainly, reward yourself. If not for graduation, then for something else!

89coupe, those Rebellions look quite nice... the first one especially.

[Pacman]

I have it admit, after seeing all of the price increases over the past few years, I'm really glad that I managed to get the "watch bug" out of my system.

I don't think I could afford to play nowadays, as watches that I used to buy for $1,000 to $2,000 are now selling for $2,000 to $4,000 which is more than I can afford.

I'll just live vicariously through you guys and be happy with the 3 watches that I decided to keep. I don't think I'll be buying anything else anytime soon, unless I win the lottery.

[flipstah]

Originally posted by Pacman
I have it admit, after seeing all of the price increases over the past few years, I'm really glad that I managed to get the "watch bug" out of my system.

I don't think I could afford to play nowadays, as watches that I used to buy for $1,000 to $2,000 are now selling for $2,000 to $4,000 which is more than I can afford.

I'll just live vicariously through you guys and be happy with the 3 watches that I decided to keep. I don't think I'll be buying anything else anytime soon, unless I win the lottery.

Times sure have changed but then again... EVERYTHING went up.

Hooray for inflation, lol.

[Pacman]

Originally posted by flipstah


Times sure have changed but then again... EVERYTHING went up.

Hooray for inflation, lol.

It's not inflation when the price of a Seamaster goes from an MSRP of $2,700 to $4,700 in 4 years.

Now that discounts on new watches (Omega specifically) are getting more challenging, the used market has been following the MSRP prices. I used to buy Speedmaster Pro's for $1,000 to $1,300 2 years ago. Now you can't find a nice one for under $1,800 and some are selling in the $2,200 price range.

[statick]

Originally posted by Pacman


It's not inflation when the price of a Seamaster goes from an MSRP of $2,700 to $4,700 in 4 years.

Now that discounts on new watches (Omega specifically) are getting more challenging, the used market has been following the MSRP prices. I used to buy Speedmaster Pro's for $1,000 to $1,300 2 years ago. Now you can't find a nice one for under $1,800 and some are selling in the $2,200 price range.

If you don't mind my asking, which three did you deem worth keeping? I think you've mentioned one or two in the thread, thanks for bearing with the redundancy...

[flipstah]

Originally posted by Pacman


It's not inflation when the price of a Seamaster goes from an MSRP of $2,700 to $4,700 in 4 years.

Now that discounts on new watches (Omega specifically) are getting more challenging, the used market has been following the MSRP prices. I used to buy Speedmaster Pro's for $1,000 to $1,300 2 years ago. Now you can't find a nice one for under $1,800 and some are selling in the $2,200 price range.

Damn, not inflation at all. Well it's all about brand protection. If it's cheap to get one, then it loses its cred.

You know how it is. :bigpimp:

[Vagabond142]

so which beyond baller is going to buy this one?

http://www.luxurybazaar.com/items/itemid_5021_Sky_Moon_Tourbillon_5002G__Platinum.html

[rage2]

If I was to buy a Patek, it'd be a 5951p

http://www.luxurybazaar.com/items/itemid_14592_Chronograph_Mono-Poussoir_Rattrapante_5951P.html

Unfortunately, that's well beyond my means. :(

[taemo]

anyone heard/bought anything from this site?
http://gnomonwatches.com

Decent selection

[lint]

Originally posted by rage2
If I was to buy a Patek, it'd be a 5951p

http://www.luxurybazaar.com/items/itemid_14592_Chronograph_Mono-Poussoir_Rattrapante_5951P.html

Unfortunately, that's well beyond my means. :(

:poosie:


Originally posted by rage2
I deposited a $450k check a few months ago with no probs. If there are limits, it must be the ATM's display limit. I'm going to see if I can punch in a million next time I go to the bank.

Just a normal account here. Nothing special.

[benyl]

:rofl: :rofl:

I was going to post the same thing.

[rage2]

Depositing $450k and then blowing it all on a single watch is kinda silly isn't it? :rofl:

[lint]

depends on how many $450K cheques you deposit :thumbsup:

[rage2]

Just 1 this year so far lol.

[statick]

Originally posted by taemo
anyone heard/bought anything from this site?
http://gnomonwatches.com

Decent selection

I've definitely heard reputable things about this site, though I've never personally dealt with them. WatchUSeek has many positive opinions of the place...

[flipstah]

Came back from my trip and look what was waiting in the mail...

Oh joy, new toy! :D

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3108/5709430056_4634f642ef_b.jpg

I fell in love with the Mondaine style ever since I saw it many months ago. This was a long search because the big dialed one was hard to find.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3431/5709428880_67888051d5_b.jpg

At first I thought I got Swiss chocolates in the mail. :rofl: Looked at the box and thought, "WTF?"

[G-Suede]

You either have really tiny arms or a hairy shaft. To each their own, but that looks silly.

[flipstah]

Originally posted by G-Suede
You either have really tiny arms or a hairy shaft. To each their own, but that looks silly.

It's actually only 42mm; just a tad bigger than normal. The rimless design and the white face makes it look bigger than it actually is. :)

[G-Suede]

I see. Not that I wanted to see a picture of your dong, but that would have been pretty funny!

[Destinova403]

I just got a new watch as a gift from my parents.

Tag Heuer Formula 1 Grande Date

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/230970_10150596439275203_691785202_18318890_982519_n.jpg

My two daily watches together

Tag Heuer Formula 1 Grande Date and a Breitling Superocean

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/228218_10150596439085203_691785202_18318886_5177008_n.jpg

The rest of my collection as it sits

Gucci G-Metro Chronograph
For sale by the way

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/229321_10150596439430203_691785202_18318892_8055050_n.jpg

Movado Bold

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/225515_10150596439365203_691785202_18318891_3250947_n.jpg

[BokCh0y]

I love the Tag Heuer Formula 1's.

Nothing special, but I'd like to think they're nice watches :) Here are my watches:

What I am currently sporting today
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c103/Stinky_tofu/IMG-20110511-00108.jpg

Tag Heuer Aqua Racer
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c103/Stinky_tofu/IMG-20110420-00091.jpg

Tag Heuer Formula 1
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c103/Stinky_tofu/IMG-20110420-00088.jpg

Vintage Rolex - Was my Grandfather's
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c103/Stinky_tofu/IMG-20110420-00087.jpg

Nixon The Ticket (Usually wear this when I go drinking)
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c103/Stinky_tofu/IMG-20110420-00089.jpg

[flipstah]

Originally posted by Destinova403
I just got a new watch as a gift from my parents.


Great collection! When Movado comes out in other bold colors, I'll definitely snag one. ORANGE!


Originally posted by BokCh0y
[B]I love the Tag Heuer Formula 1's.

Nothing special, but I'd like to think they're nice watches :) Here are my watches:

Tag Heuer Formula 1


Love that watch; so much contrast. :thumbsup: How long ago did you get that puppy?

[BokCh0y]

I picked up the Formula 1 last year, I really like that watch too, thanks for the props!!! I just wish the Forumla 1's came out as an Automatic rather than a Quartz.

[ga16i]

Originally posted by Destinova403


http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/228218_10150596439085203_691785202_18318886_5177008_n.jpg


Very cool! Did you get the watch winder in Calgary? Looking for my first one pretty soon here. I've been switching between watches lately and doing just office stuff doesn't keep them wound.

[Phenix]

you need to get some ecodrives. they don't need winders. lol. although i need another one too.

[Destinova403]

Originally posted by ga16i


Very cool! Did you get the watch winder in Calgary? Looking for my first one pretty soon here. I've been switching between watches lately and doing just office stuff doesn't keep them wound.

Yeah I actually got the winder at Costco, the quality seems pretty good, not as good as some of the really expensive ones, but it seems to keep mine wound no problem.

[flipstah]

Originally posted by BokCh0y
I picked up the Formula 1 last year, I really like that watch too, thanks for the props!!! I just wish the Forumla 1's came out as an Automatic rather than a Quartz.

+1. I think that's the Aquaracer's position in the market though so TAG has their shit covered.

This is my F1; not as great as yours but very unique:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2720/4116634202_36a1f6367e_b.jpg

[Pacman]

Originally posted by flipstah


+1. I think that's the Aquaracer's position in the market though so TAG has their shit covered.

This is my F1; not as great as yours but very unique:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2720/4116634202_36a1f6367e_b.jpg

Those are badass. I used to have a few of those back in the late 80's/early 90's.

I had a couple of the plastic cases and then one with the metal case/bracelet with the full lume dial with green bezel and hands.

At the time, they seemed like a decent size........

[BokCh0y]

OMG...Here's mine....I actually bought this from Pacman like 7 years ago hahahaha. Best watch i've ever had.


Originally posted by Pacman


Those are badass. I used to have a few of those back in the late 80's/early 90's.

I had a couple of the plastic cases and then one with the metal case/bracelet with the full lume dial with green bezel and hands.

At the time, they seemed like a decent size........

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c103/Stinky_tofu/1.jpg

[Pacman]

Originally posted by BokCh0y
OMG...Here's mine....I actually bought this from Pacman like 7 years ago hahahaha. Best watch i've ever had.

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c103/Stinky_tofu/1.jpg

Badass!

[BokCh0y]

Thanks again man!!!!!

[Destinova403]

Its so funny how like everyone here has an F1... the line really hasnt changed that much from when they first came out, aside from the size and the materials. I was a bit surprised when i looked it up that the new ones have the titanium bezels because I thought they were all plastic at first, mine is also 44 mm which is big for an F1. They just kinda evolve the line with the fashion styles.

[G-Suede]

Originally posted by Pacman
Badass!
Is that my old F1 that flooded in Fiji? I've been looking for that thing! :rofl:

[statick]

It's nice to see some full collection photographs.

A few pages back, I mentioned the ISO 6425 standard for diver's watches and how many adhere to that standard. The latest update on that is...

Unsurprisingly, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver is fully compliant.

[flipstah]

Digging the off-white patina on that F1. ;)

New Hublot craziness lol:

http://cdn.ablogtoread.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Hublot-Carbon-Carbon-Fiber-Minute-Repeater-.jpg


In a King Power style case, this watch boasts a case formed out of carbon fiber and a very complex movement that has (Yup, you guessed it!) the time, a tourbillon, a minute repeater, and a chronograph.

Presenting it was Hublot CEO Jean-Claude Biver on the first day of Baselworld 2011. In front of a group of us he activated the watch, put a microphone to it, and allowed us to hear the loud minute repeater. As I have stated before, when I mentioned this watch in my Baselworld top picks for 2011 article, the interesting side effect of having a carbon fiber case is that the minute repeater function isn't muffled by metal.

http://www.ablogtoread.com/hublot-cathedral-minute-repeater-tourbillon-and-column-wheel-chronograph-watch-hands-on/

I didn't even know wristwatches or pocketwatches had this option back then haha. I thought it was only those huge-ass grandfather clocks that I have yet to find in a flea market somewhere. The search continues. :burnout:

[Pacman]

Originally posted by flipstah
Digging the off-white patina on that F1. ;)



That's not patina, they came with an off white/yellow lume dial when new. That thing still looks pretty mint. It was near mint when I sold it and doesn't look like it's been worn much.

I think those were $400 back in the 80's.......

[flipstah]

Originally posted by Pacman


That's not patina, they came with an off white/yellow lume dial when new. That thing still looks pretty mint. It was near mint when I sold it and doesn't look like it's been worn much.

I think those were $400 back in the 80's.......

Oh, my mistake. That's still a sick watch. :D

There's some sweet vintage F1's on eBay except I'm saving up for that Omega... :love:

[Neil4Speed]

If any of you guys are looking for a beater F1 - This is a great deal I think.

http://forums.timezone.com/index.php?t=tree&goto=5655476&rid=0

[Pacman]

Originally posted by BokCh0y
Thanks again man!!!!!

I can't believe I only sold that watch for $160. That thing was in mint condition according to the picture on the thread.

http://forums.beyond.ca/showthread.php?s=&threadid=98093

[G-Suede]

Originally posted by flipstah


Oh, my mistake. That's still a sick watch. :D

There's some sweet vintage F1's on eBay except I'm saving up for that Omega... :love:

Which Omega?

[flipstah]

Originally posted by G-Suede


Which Omega?

Seamaster in Orange! :love:

[Phenix]

I'm thinking of getting another one of these in Titanium this time.

Really love my black one and there is nothing that can keep better time, also the eco drive is really nice too. not having to worry about having it in a winder when you don't wear it

http://www.cyberpilotshop.com/usrimage/skyhawk%20a-t%20small.jpg

[Cos]

Why We’ll Wear Watches Again
Matt Buchanan — For most people, the only reason to wear a watch anymore is to tell other people that you are the kind of person that still wears a watch. (Or a terrorist.) But the Meta Watch isn't just a watch.

Ding. Text message. Dong. New email. Ding. An appointment. Dong. The weather sucks. Ding. Tweet. Normally, these things, or blind notifications of these things, would prompt you to pull your phone out of your pocket. If you were wearing a Meta Watch, though, you'd just casually peek at your wrist as your smartphone beams all of the most urgent updates, the stuff you really need to know, directly to it via Bluetooth. Live, glanceable info.

That's the basic kind of scenario you can imagine with Meta Watch, Fossil's connected watch platform. Right now, Fossil's just pushing it for app developers to make cool stuff—hopefully it'll be ready for regular people in a year or two, after there's tons of killer apps for it. Because of the ways apps can easily plug into Android's system-wide frameworks, there's crazy potential for the ways you can connect the watch to your phone or tablet. The dev kit is completely open source, so connections to your phone are just one possible direction. (Basically, consider any kind of info that'd be useful sitting on your wrist.)

Two basic hardware configs at the moment: A more classic-looking analog/digital combo with two OLED screens for displaying info, and a fully digital setup with an always-on reflective display tech that's a little more versatile in terms of what it can display. Both of them are loaded up with Bluetooth, an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, and a rechargeable battery. Whether you're a dev or just a dork (like us), you can pre-order one now for $200, and it'll ship on June 30.

This smart chunk of time and data may not be the kind of thing everybody will want to strap to their wrist—but if there's anything that'll revive watches as more than fashion, Meta Watch, or something like it, might be it.



Photos at: http://gizmodo.com/5801065/why-well-wear-watches-again


I want it!

[BokCh0y]

Originally posted by Pacman


I can't believe I only sold that watch for $160. That thing was in mint condition according to the picture on the thread.

http://forums.beyond.ca/showthread.php?s=&threadid=98093

i put it through some crazy diving and swimming expeditions like i said, best watch ever.

i gave it to my youngest son, he wears it everywhere.

crazy thing, i could sell the watch for what you sold it me for haha. also 6-7 years ago 160 was pimp money.

[rage2]

My swim watch on vacation...

http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/tag/102.jpg

[Dumbass17]

anyone comment on the quality of a Vestal watch?