Nice Watches

[shakalaka]

Fuck..who knew buying an automatic watch around the $500 range would be so damn hard. I don't even know anymore, almost about to give up. lol

[852VR6]

Originally posted by shakalaka
I thought I had enough choices to be confused about, but now I've got another one, thanks to you.

I am thinking of the Chrono Regattare and the Mona Pacific with the PVD case. The only thing I am thinking about is the movement is a chinese Seagull movement, which arguably isn't as nice the Swiss one's found in the above posted Hamilton and Victorinox. Although admittedly, I don't know too much about movements at all.

haha yea lots of choices indeed, actually just went on their website today to buy it, they are out of stock until October. Funny thing was I was on their website yesterday and you could still buy one:banghead:

[shakalaka]

I checked it out an hour or so ago when I read your post and it was still available at the time!

The Chrono is available though and shot them an email asking if the brown strap can be switched for a different one. If the answer is positive, it might just sway me a little bit more towards it.

I am actually getting sick of looking at all these watches now and not being able to make up my mind. lol

[03ozwhip]

^^i hear you, im sure everyone is sick at looking at my thread. i havent even posted in it in a while because ive changed my mind AGAIN.

im still on the fence on whether i should get 2 decent watches(victorinox and hamilton) or just go the cheaper route and just go with a LUM-TEC or a higher end Hamilton.

im pretty sure ive decided i want an automatic, thats the only thing ive decided lol

[852VR6]

Originally posted by 03ozwhip
^^i hear you, im sure everyone is sick at looking at my thread. i havent even posted in it in a while because ive changed my mind AGAIN.

im still on the fence on whether i should get 2 decent watches(victorinox and hamilton) or just go the cheaper route and just go with a LUM-TEC or a higher end Hamilton.

im pretty sure ive decided i want an automatic, thats the only thing ive decided lol

haha I think we are on the same boat, cant decide to get 2 cheaper ones or 1 decent one. But, like you, I want an automatic as well

Saw this one yesterday online, looks pretty nice

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g250/sli_2006/6998003679_d8e008e48e_b.jpg

[shakalaka]

That Victorinox is actually on sale at ashford.

They got good prices going on, definitely check it out.

I went in to the mall today to look at some and only liked one Tissot and that too wasn't that nice. Deff. gonna be an online buy for me and I've decided to make up my mind on one before the end of the day.

If you guys have some opinions about the few watches I posted above, feel free to throw them at me cause I could use some. lol

I deff want an automatic too. And in terms of whether to get two ok watches vs one good watch. My vote is for the latter, I rather have 1, but really nice. Just a personal choice of course.

[852VR6]

Oh wow, how have I not heard of ashford before??? And now, thanks to YOU (good and bad way) my options list just got more confusing as well.

How is Ashford to deal with? Customer service wise? Shipping?

[shakalaka]

I've never dealt with them before, only just came across it yesterday while searching for watches. I've read tons of reviews and everything seems really good.

Moreover, search for their coupons and they actually have coupons of $50 off or 10% off certain watches.

[AaronK]

Damn, that Victorinox is gorgeous

[Weapon_R]

Originally posted by 852VR6


haha I think we are on the same boat, cant decide to get 2 cheaper ones or 1 decent one. But, like you, I want an automatic as well

Saw this one yesterday online, looks pretty nice

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g250/sli_2006/6998003679_d8e008e48e_b.jpg

Beautiful watch. What model?

[03ozwhip]

Originally posted by shakalaka
That Victorinox is actually on sale at ashford.

I deff want an automatic too. And in terms of whether to get two ok watches vs one good watch. My vote is for the latter, I rather have 1, but really nice. Just a personal choice of course.

i would rather have 1 reallly good watch, but the thought of having 2 still really good watches for the same price as one or less, really gets me thinking.

also, IMO if you are looking at $500 autos, i suggest you look more into LUM-TEC. they have some pretty nice ones for around $500

[ercchry]

lum-tec has no autos for $500 anymore. all over them are pushing $900 now

[03ozwhip]

^bah my bad, i thought for some reason the M48 was an auto. too bad it isnt. carry on lol

[TYMSMNY]

What do people think of the Tissot PRS516 Auto Chrono? Anything I should know about autos? do/shouldn't do tips?

http://images.chisholmhunter.co.uk/product/resized/2-040-03-0066.jpg

[852VR6]

Originally posted by Weapon_R


Beautiful watch. What model?

Thats the Victorinox Airboss Power Gauge, cant really seem to find much info on it other than it retails $1650

http://professionalwatches.com/2012/03/baselworld_victorinox_airboss_.html

[Go4Long]

Originally posted by TYMSMNY
What do people think of the Tissot PRS516 Auto Chrono? Anything I should know about autos? do/shouldn't do tips?

http://images.chisholmhunter.co.uk/product/resized/2-040-03-0066.jpg

I know I want one now...lol

[XylathaneGTR]

Didn't really want to make a whole new thread for this...but I feel it belongs somewhere in this forum: An interesting and opinionated take on the luxury watch. (http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2012/10/avoidable-contact-the-watery-big-bang-the-32-step-power-steering-fluid-check-disposable-faux-ury/)

[Pacman]

Originally posted by XylathaneGTR
Didn't really want to make a whole new thread for this...but I feel it belongs somewhere in this forum: An interesting and opinionated take on the luxury watch. (http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2012/10/avoidable-contact-the-watery-big-bang-the-32-step-power-steering-fluid-check-disposable-faux-ury/)

That links sends you to a car website

[A|pine]

pc

[rage2]

That's it. I'm buying a 944 Turbo again, along with more reliable calculator quartz watches.

[ercchry]

Originally posted by XylathaneGTR
Didn't really want to make a whole new thread for this...but I feel it belongs somewhere in this forum: An interesting and opinionated take on the luxury watch. (http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2012/10/avoidable-contact-the-watery-big-bang-the-32-step-power-steering-fluid-check-disposable-faux-ury/)

that is awesome :rofl:

[XylathaneGTR]

Originally posted by rage2
That's it. I'm buying a 944 Turbo again, along with more reliable calculator quartz watches.
I think I might pop a new battery in the ol' timex indiglo...shelve the manual wind wittnauer for a bit.

[eiysa101]

Looking for suggestions for a black watch. I finally got a chance to try on the Movado Bold and geez did it ever feel cheap.

http://www.heartbait.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/movado-bold-watch-best-mens-watch-2011-2012.jpg

Looking to spend around 5-6 and metal bracelet. Experiences with Diesel or Nixon watches?

[flipstah]

Originally posted by eiysa101
Looking for suggestions for a black watch. I finally got a chance to try on the Movado Bold and geez did it ever feel cheap.

http://www.heartbait.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/movado-bold-watch-best-mens-watch-2011-2012.jpg

Looking to spend around 5-6 and metal bracelet. Experiences with Diesel or Nixon watches?

Hundred or thousand? You can get a Rado for just a tad more <$1k. I believe ceramics are around $4k?

[eiysa101]

Lol sorry, hundred

[flipstah]

Originally posted by eiysa101
Lol sorry, hundred

For that money, I'd seriously check out Hamilton or Tissot. :thumbsup:

[XylathaneGTR]

I'd suggest checking out Tissot as well, I love the shit out of mine...but I don't think they'd have much in the "blacked out" category.

Although I've never worn or tried the brand, Michael Kors might have something up your alley as well as other fashion watch brands (A|X, Hugo Boss, etc).

[Pacman]

Victorinox has some black PVD model with nicely finished ETA automatic movements. They MSRP in the $1,000 to $1,700 price range, but you can find them brand spanking new on Ebay for $400 to $700 quite easily.

[flipstah]

Originally posted by XylathaneGTR
I'd suggest checking out Tissot as well, I love the shit out of mine...but I don't think they'd have much in the &quot;blacked out&quot; category.

Although I've never worn or tried the brand, Michael Kors might have something up your alley as well as other fashion watch brands (A|X, Hugo Boss, etc).

I'd go Hugo before checking out Michael Kors. The rose gold finishes they have easily fade, which I use as a bench-mark for their QC.

[statick]

:werd: to what was said by Pacman...

http://www.jomashop.com/victorinox-swiss-army-watch-241424.html

http://www.jomashop.com/victorinox-diver-master-241356.html

[boarderfatty]

Saw this posted elsewhere and thought it was an interesting article and a very cool watch. Will be interesting to see what it goes for

It is 1 of 2 Platinum Patek Philippe Ref 2499 owned by Eric Clapton. It is expected to sell for between 2.7 and 4.2 Million USD. Unreal...

http://vimeo.com/51399608#embed

[D'z Nutz]

Holy shit, between that watch, the Gerhard Richter painting, and Blackie, that's 3 world records Clapton holds for most expensive items ever sold.

[flipstah]

Clapton needs cocaine!

[AaronK]

Good god that watch is gorgeous, especially for being from 1989...

[eiysa101]

What's the market like for continuous sweep second hands or are they usually just on Rolexes?

[Pacman]

Originally posted by eiysa101
What's the market like for continuous sweep second hands or are they usually just on Rolexes?

Any mechanical watch will have the sweep hand. Some of the Bulova Precisionist quartz watches have a center seconds hand that sweeps.

[ga16i]

If you want a truly continuous sweep, I think Seiko Spring Drive is still the only game in town.

eiysa101: have you seen the "continuous sweep" on a Rolex? When I first saw it years ago, I was quite disappointed haha. Up to that point I had only seen quartz watches close up, this continuous sweep is really a series of little steps instead of a larger step of a quartz, advancing 8 ticks a second. No, it doesn't have the tick... tick... tick... like a quartz watch, but a whole bunch of tick tick tick tick tick tick tick tick... like tiny little helicopter.

[rage2]

Originally posted by ga16i
If you want a truly continuous sweep, I think Seiko Spring Drive is still the only game in town.
AMz0fvdUzVY

:D

Yea, Spring Drive would be a much cheaper solution for a continuous sweep.

[03ozwhip]

^^thats awesome.

[eiysa101]

Thx guys, I wasn't too sure, never seen a Rolex up close and had this small thought maybe they patented it. I'll look into Seikos and see if any catch my eye

[statick]

Originally posted by rage2

AMz0fvdUzVY

:D

Yea, Spring Drive would be a much cheaper solution for a continuous sweep.

Mikograph?

[ga16i]

Very cool, I had no idea such a thing existed from Tag Heuer, that's quite something for a mechanical piece. Of course there's lots I don't know about lots of watches. :)

Nice to see more and more inhouse movements happening again, especially with new innovative stuff.

[flipstah]

Saw this today if anyone is interested:

http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/643953_10151217896724820_179367714_n.jpg

What CAN'T you buy at Costco!? :clap: :rofl:

Stocked in Sunridge too, of all places. I guess that's where the true ballers roll.

[JRSC00LUDE]

What's the verdict on these watches:

http://www.citizenwatch.com/en-ca/watches/watch-detail/?model=BL8097-52E

I can buy this right now for $445.00 on sale, seems like a good deal, thoughts?

[Graham_A_M]

^ I'll ask my watchmaker buddy. He'll know about the movement and everything else. I'll reply later with what he said about it.

[03ozwhip]

Originally posted by JRSC00LUDE
What's the verdict on these watches:

http://www.citizenwatch.com/en-ca/watches/watch-detail/?model=BL8097-52E

I can buy this right now for $445.00 on sale, seems like a good deal, thoughts?

i have a calibre 2100 and i love it, its heavy as shit and its got a sapphire crystal, thats the only downside to this watch you want as its a mineral crystal and could scratch easier.

its super nice looking though.

[eiysa101]

I have the gold tone Citizen 8700 and its been going strong for me for the last 5 years. Sturdy watch that's can take a beating and I'd say it's a good looking watch

[Graham_A_M]

Originally posted by Graham_A_M
^ I'll ask my watchmaker buddy. He'll know about the movement and everything else. I'll reply later with what he said about it.

Alright, he just got back to me. He said the PVD will eventually wear through, and start to look awful over time. Its also un-repairable. Basically short of changing the battery, thats about the extent of it. Since if it ever stops working, it cant be serviced, so you'll need a new movement.

Cool watch though, but he said to keep that in mind.

[ga16i]

Originally posted by Graham_A_M


Alright, he just got back to me. He said the PVD will eventually wear through, and start to look awful over time. Its also un-repairable. Basically short of changing the battery, thats about the extent of it. Since if it ever stops working, it cant be serviced, so you'll need a new movement.

Cool watch though, but he said to keep that in mind.

Yeah, anything plated at all will eventually wear through, but if you want a black watch you basically have no choice unless it's plastic/rubber.

All quartz watches are basically unrepairable, but the movement itself (some times whole watch) is probably less pricey than getting a luxury automatic serviced by manufacturer (at least hundreds of dollars every few years).

I'd just keep that in mind, and buy whatever watch looks good to you. If you're looking for an heirloom piece to pass down, that Citizen probably isn't the best way to go. But if you're looking for something cool looking that'll last at least a few years, it's not a bad choice.

I'm currently looking around for a solar quartz of some sort too for every day casual banging around. Kinetic would just piss me off, worst of both worlds, needs battery and requires movement to charge. Solar quartz at least provides a much more maintenance free option on paper.

[flipstah]

Let's just say when I went to get my father's Citizen fixed from the 80's, I could've bought a Hamilton right now.

[lint]

IWC Ingenieur Automatic AMG 'Black Series' Ceramic (http://www.highsnobiety.com/2012/12/05/iwc-ingenieur-automatic-amg-black-series-ceramic/)

Compared to the car, the design seems understated, but I'm sure the price isn't

http://www.highsnobiety.com/files/2012/12/IWC-Ingenieur-Automatic-AMG-Black-Series-Ceramic-01.jpg

[03ozwhip]

man, sweet watch, hate the nato/canvass strap, fuck i hate it lol

[Pacman]

I really hate it when companies use proprietary straps for watches. Now you have to buy a $300 - $600 IWC replacement strap instead of being able to use an aftermarket strap.

It's a deal breaker for me whenever a watch has it.

[asp integra]

what do you guys think about this watch, the Ride SS in All Black/Lum?

saw it at chinook and really liked the feel of it, i just dont know about $600 for a nixon
http://ca.nixon.com/mens/watches/the-ride-ss-A347.html?COLORID=001

[03ozwhip]

You can get Far better watches in that price range. Not in a million years would I pay $600 for a nixon watch.

[852VR6]

Today I came across this brand, anybody on here bought or has one? I'm thinking of getting the "Monoposto" but can't decide black or silver dial...

http://www.autodromo.com/pages/collections

[03ozwhip]

ive never heard of those, its pretty interesting though! i gotta say, im not sure i like the red line on it, i love the premise behind it, but not sure i like it. also with how big the watch is, i think a 22mm strap would have been a little better, but thats just me.

[RY213]

Originally posted by Pacman
I really hate it when companies use proprietary straps for watches. Now you have to buy a $300 - $600 IWC replacement strap instead of being able to use an aftermarket strap.

It's a deal breaker for me whenever a watch has it.

I totally agree. I bought an Oris watch and wanted to put a NATO strap on it. I've seen it done but you have to cut notches in the strap. Won't buy another watch with proprietary strap.

[852VR6]

This maybe a stupid question but how do you guys know if the strap is a proprietary one or not? Does it say on the website?

Cause I wanna buy this: http://www.autodromo.com/products/monoposto-silver-dial

And I also want the optional brown strap which is $95, which seems kinda steep for a strap....

[A790]

Originally posted by 852VR6
This maybe a stupid question but how do you guys know if the strap is a proprietary one or not? Does it say on the website?

Cause I wanna buy this: http://www.autodromo.com/products/monoposto-silver-dial

And I also want the optional brown strap which is $95, which seems kinda steep for a strap....
Straps can be $20. They can be $2,000. Depends what it's made of, who it's made by, and just how badly you want it.

$95 wouldn't faze me for a watch like that.

[heavyfuel]

To me, a "nice" watch doesn't necessarily have to cost thousands, or even hundreds. Bought this one a while back. I like it.

http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr150/2500calgary/FossilWatch_zps984d1f92.jpg

[A790]

Originally posted by heavyfuel
To me, a &quot;nice&quot; watch doesn't necessarily have to cost thousands, or even hundreds. Bought this one a while back. I like it.

http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr150/2500calgary/FossilWatch_zps984d1f92.jpg
lol I wear fashion watches like the Fossil above as my DD's. Ironically...

http://i.imgur.com/kdCl1.jpg

[heavyfuel]

Hahaha right on, yeah it's a slick looking watch. I like square watches.

[spikerS]

I have been looking at different watches, and I really like U-Boat. Decided to check out ebay to see what is out there, and I found a watch I really liked. It is a welder, which I have never heard of, but it says made by U-Boat?

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/NEW-WELDER-MENS-BY-U-BOAT-SPORT-SQUARE-BLACK-DIAL-CHRONOGRAPH-WATCH-K26-5300-/190773622495?pt=Wristwatches&hash=item2c6afe76df&_uhb=1#ht_3836wt_1397

http://imgs.inkfrog.com/pix/Eddieo621/K26-5300_21235.jpg

Anyone able to shed some light on it?

[A790]

Originally posted by spikers
I have been looking at different watches, and I really like U-Boat. Decided to check out ebay to see what is out there, and I found a watch I really liked. It is a welder, which I have never heard of, but it says made by U-Boat?

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/NEW-WELDER-MENS-BY-U-BOAT-SPORT-SQUARE-BLACK-DIAL-CHRONOGRAPH-WATCH-K26-5300-/190773622495?pt=Wristwatches&amp;hash=item2c6afe76df&amp;_uhb=1#ht_3836wt_1397

http://imgs.inkfrog.com/pix/Eddieo621/K26-5300_21235.jpg

Anyone able to shed some light on it?
46mm face is BIG.

[spikerS]

Originally posted by A790

46mm face is BIG.

Yup. I like big watches. currently wearing a Nixon 51-30. it is a 51MM watch.

[D'z Nutz]

Somehow I don't think a 46mm diameter watch would really look that big on you haha

[spikerS]

nah, even the nixon does not look that big on me.

It kinda looks like Welder is designed by the same group that does U-boat, and launched with japanese movement instead of swiss.


Welder is a powerful new men's watch line created by U-Boat designer Italo Fontana and is now available

well, now I am wondering about quality...

[03ozwhip]

IMHO its ugly as balls. sorry dude, just being honest. its not the size, its the look. it looks too....industrial? maybe? i dunno, not my style, but you arent me, soooo...

[SJW]

Originally posted by 03ozwhip
IMHO its ugly as balls. sorry dude, just being honest. its not the size, its the look. it looks too....industrial? maybe? i dunno, not my style, but you arent me, soooo...

I don't much care for it either but it looks inspired by Bell & Ross.

[spikerS]

Originally posted by 03ozwhip
IMHO its ugly as balls. sorry dude, just being honest. its not the size, its the look. it looks too....industrial? maybe? i dunno, not my style, but you arent me, soooo...

agreed, it is not for everyone, but the first time I saw it, I immediately thought of a submarine sonar screen, and fell in love right there.

[A790]

Originally posted by spikers


agreed, it is not for everyone, but the first time I saw it, I immediately thought of a submarine sonar screen, and fell in love right there.
From what little I can find online the quality seems to be there. I'd pull the trigger on it. Worst case you're only out a few hundred bucks...

[03ozwhip]

Originally posted by spikers


agreed, it is not for everyone, but the first time I saw it, I immediately thought of a submarine sonar screen, and fell in love right there.

actually the screen is kinda cool, its the rest of the watch that i dont like. it kinda looks a bit like a B&R but maybe just a dumbed down look.

[D'z Nutz]

Haha cool it even comes in a pelican-like case complete with a pressure valve

XwMFoF0r6RM

[03ozwhip]

ahhhh i see, its not a screen at all, its a cover with regular dial, thats kinda of cool. still unsure about it though lol

[Cos]

.

[flipstah]

I'd check out Watchismo for other Welder offerings. There are better designs IMO.

OMG, Asia is awesome for OEM watches; Rolex, AP, Omega, TAG, Breitling... All in one row in the Philippines.

I actually saw and held(!) the Jack Heuer 80th Birthday Carrera:

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3aagosC6rOY/T3pwdMaxciI/AAAAAAAAIAE/43HixOYd7Rk/s1600/TAG-Heuer-Heuer-Carrera-Jack-Heuer-80th-Birthday.jpg

I'm still unsure if I should snipe it or not... PHP160k (~$4kCDN)

Also, several limited editions of Omega Speedmaster's and a Daytona for PHP500k and PHP1.1M!!! =O

There are also faux-Rolex's, fake Patek's... Grade-A Replica for $500 haha.

[spikerS]

Originally posted by flipstah
I'd check out Watchismo for other Welder offerings. There are better designs IMO.

OMG, Asia is awesome for OEM watches; Rolex, AP, Omega, TAG, Breitling... All in one row in the Philippines.

I actually saw and held(!) the Jack Heuer 80th Birthday Carrera:


I'm still unsure if I should snipe it or not... PHP160k (~$4kCDN)

Also, several limited editions of Omega Speedmaster's and a Daytona for PHP500k and PHP1.1M!!! =O

There are also faux-Rolex's, fake Patek's... Grade-A Replica for $500 haha.

The reps i got in Manila were / are awesome, really good quality, I am pretty shocked they still run today. That greenhills mall where I got them is sooooo sketch though. I seriously had one guy there pimping his sister on me, and I caught one guy trying to pick my pocket, security was all over him when we started to scuffle. was pretty freaking funny. But the reps there are pretty nice, and if you can haggle, CHEAP!

[barmanjay]

I've been following this thread for a while.

I wish I was baller to get some of those high end's


My christmas present to myself just came in, a couple of vintage watches.

1962 Waltham
1966 Bulova (needs a clean)

http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/537301_10152364048185487_732458421_n.jpg

http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/206641_10152364050115487_521872862_n.jpg

[Tomaz]

I was given a bunch of watches from my parents this weekend.

http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/66447_10151385654321183_423619573_n.jpg

A couple of the stood out from the crowd

A Seiko Bellmatic 4006 7010 27 Jewel

http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/282799_10151385654381183_287305426_n.jpg

An Alpina...something my dad bought in Germany in 1958.

http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/406662_10151385654431183_1216107978_n.jpg

[flipstah]

Tomaz, more details on the Mickey Mouse and the pocket watch please haha!

also, I decided not to take the Heuer or the faux stuff. I'll just save up for my holy grail :drool:

[heavyfuel]

Originally posted by spikers


Yup. I like big watches. currently wearing a Nixon 51-30. it is a 51MM watch.

I bought one of those back in October. I loved the idea of having a huge watch. Didn't make it outta the parking lot at Chinook and took it back. (Then bought a new mtn. bike later that day) Way too big. I'm a big guy, but IMO I'm too tall and gotta pack on a few more pounds before I can pull that one off. Let alone driving with that thing on, very un-enjoyable.

[spikerS]

Originally posted by heavyfuel


I bought one of those back in October. I loved the idea of having a huge watch. Didn't make it outta the parking lot at Chinook and took it back. (Then bought a new mtn. bike later that day) Way too big. I'm a big guy, but IMO I'm too tall and gotta pack on a few more pounds before I can pull that one off. Let alone driving with that thing on, very un-enjoyable.

I have been wearing mine for just over a month, almost every day. the damn thing weighs 10.5oz, but I honestly love it, and don't even notice the weight when I am wearing it, but it is the first thing anyone says when I take it off to show someone. And the size looks appropriate for my size. too much smaller and it looks like I am wearing a woman's watch.

[Tomaz]

Originally posted by flipstah
Tomaz, more details on the Mickey Mouse and the pocket watch please haha!

also, I decided not to take the Heuer or the faux stuff. I'll just save up for my holy grail :drool:

Those two are the ones that my friends keep asking about too!lol

The Mickey Mouse watch is something my father picked up when the family went down to Disneyland. My mother has a smaller gold one, and they bought me a kids plastic one. Needless to say, the plastic one is nowhere to be found, and the gold one my mother still wears once in a while.

As for the pocket watch, I will have to get some more information from my parents. So far, all i know is that it is quartz. But i'll find more out for you.

[D'z Nutz]

Originally posted by Tomaz
The Mickey Mouse watch is something my father picked up when the family went down to Disneyland.

Damn, you just reminded me I have a Batman watch my dad got me from California from when the 1989 movie came out. I should go digging for it. I'm pretty sure I didn't toss it.

[88CRX]

Whats a used Tag Heuer Carrera worth?

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/88crx/watch-2_zpsd3a0e8ae.jpg

[Pacman]

$1,200 to $1,500 depending on condition, box/papers etc


Originally posted by 88CRX
Whats a used Tag Heuer Carrera worth?

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/88crx/watch-2_zpsd3a0e8ae.jpg

[Cos]

.

[SilverKast]

I'm thinking I really like the Zenith El Primero BigDate Special.

http://www.zenith-watches.com/en/#/collection/flow/6/44

Anyone know where in the city I might find something like this? Or what about online? I've bought from AuthenticWatches.com before but they don't seem to carry this particular one and I haven't had any experience with any other sites out there.

http://www.thewatchpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Zenith-Pilot-Big-Date-Special-2012.jpg

[03ozwhip]

I dont have an answer to your question, but man, that thing is beautiful.

[Street_Soldier]

calgary Jewelers carrys Zenith

[Dalking]

I just picked this up on the weekend from watchit!, so far loving it (nothing special like raj's hublots or tags lol)

btw, why is this so addicting? my brother in law got me hooked a couple weeks ago and i cant go an hour without refreshing ebay.

http://i.imgur.com/fku2soc.jpg

[barmanjay]

Happy with this, just came in from the US



http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/735080_10152420794435487_60507782_n.jpg

Definitely the biggest and heaviest watch I've ever owned for my dainty wrists...

http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/385361_10152420817350487_1313581042_n.jpg

[statick]

There are some interesting things happening at SIHH 2013.

Omega has designed a few prototypes of a new movement which resists magnetic fields of up to 15,000 gauss. Where the Milgauss and Ingenieur use a faraday cage to shield the movement, the new variation of the Aqua Terra will house the 8508 movement which is primarily made of parts which do not react to magnetic fields.

http://blog.perpetuelle.com/watches/the-new-omega-caliber-8508-anti-magnetic-watch-movement/

It will be interesting to see if Omega implements this across their entire catalogue as they have slowly done with the co-axial escapement or if it will be offered on only a few select models. The latter seems to be the industry norm, particularly since parachrom/nivarox/silicon springs are starting to be used.

[rage2]

I love SIHH. Need to make a trip to Geneva and Basel one day.

My favorites so far...

IWC Ingenieur Perpetual Calendar Digital Date-Month. IWC has been making the most affordable Perpetual Calendars, and this one has a pretty cool disc movement where it saves a bit of energy daily which gets unleashed at the end of the month to rotate the discs. And sorta affordable in the mid 5 fig range.

http://static.squarespace.com/static/4fa14d3ce4b08a53fa26468e/t/51016c01e4b02a000f7cc167/1359047686454/Ing_P_Top.jpg

TAG Heuer Carrera Carbon Chronograph. My next watch. I've been in all the TAG Q&A Sessions complaining about a lack of a CF offering. Finally, they are coming out with one, even tho it's still a concept. The process is similar (less complex and cheaper to mass produce) than the AP Forged Carbon, and IMO looks much better than the Hublot CF execution, which literally is taking CF sheets and laying them then compressing them down. The CF weave pattern is too large and distracting on something as small as a watch, where as the TAG and AP method looks better. The whole thing (minus the crystal and movement) is only 19g in weight!

http://static.squarespace.com/static/4fa14d3ce4b08a53fa26468e/t/51014f74e4b02a000f7c84f2/1359040375088/TAG_TOP.jpg

TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Jack Heuer Edition. Another LE from TAG, well not really. It'll be 1 year production run only, low production, but unnumbered. Basically the CF watch in a normal case. The new design is interesting, with the crown and chrono buttons up top like a stopwatch. Not sure how it'll wear till I try it out.

http://static.squarespace.com/static/4fa14d3ce4b08a53fa26468e/t/50ff1c8ae4b06fa6c485e790/1358896269146/CAR2C11.FC6327_TAG_HEUER_CARRERA_JACK_HEUER_1887_CHRONOGRAPH_MOOD_PACKSHOT_2013_VIEW_2_HD.jpg

[rage2]

I hate Ferrari, but damn I gotta post this up.

Hublot Big Bang Ferrari All Black. Not really All Black, dunno WHY they're calling it that, but damn it looks good with Black and Red. Flyback Chrono, Unico skeleton movement. Badass.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/537317_10151366226409784_1675006871_n.jpg

[spikerS]

Originally posted by rage2
I hate Ferrari, but damn I gotta post this up.

Hublot Big Bang Ferrari All Black. Not really All Black, dunno WHY they're calling it that, but damn it looks good with Black and Red. Flyback Chrono, Unico skeleton movement. Badass.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/537317_10151366226409784_1675006871_n.jpg

I hate ferrari too.

But this watch is fucking amazing!

But it is also another watch I won't ever be able to afford.

[bastardchild]

Originally posted by rage2
I hate Ferrari, but damn I gotta post this up.

Hublot Big Bang Ferrari All Black. Not really All Black, dunno WHY they're calling it that, but damn it looks good with Black and Red. Flyback Chrono, Unico skeleton movement. Badass.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/537317_10151366226409784_1675006871_n.jpg

That Hublot is one of my fav watches next to the AP Royal Oak Carbon GP which is prob gonna be my next watch.

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/15763171/APGP.png

[SJW]

This is amazing. Repeater watches are insane.

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[rage2]

I played with that exact watch when Hublot stopped by Calgary Jewellery to deliver my custom Hublot. So badass!

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