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Post by carl on Feb 3, 2013 12:34:42 GMT -6
This one: KAT Looks great on your wrist, Kat! It really doesn't look a lot bigger than the midsize Railmaster. I had another look at this model in the Boutique the other day. I really thought when I tried it on, that if I didn't have my Speedy Pro 3750.50, it would be the choice for me. Even though my wrist is large average at 7.5in, I often feel that my Speedy is a bit too big. Nobody else does, but it's how I feel with it on my wrist. I have a feeling that this one will be a keeper for you, for sure. Cheers Carl
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Post by CHIP on Feb 4, 2013 13:21:23 GMT -6
I have no business in this thread because there is no way I could be a one watch guy.
MAYBE two watches guy.
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Post by aquajoe on Feb 4, 2013 15:23:23 GMT -6
I have no business in this thread because there is no way I could be a one watch guy. MAYBE two watches guy. Which two? We'll pick one out for you.
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Post by fourthirds on Feb 4, 2013 15:53:06 GMT -6
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Post by CHIP on Feb 4, 2013 16:09:31 GMT -6
that's a beauty. Tourneau Dallas has a 34mm hobnail bezel for 13k.
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Post by fourthirds on Feb 4, 2013 16:18:41 GMT -6
that's a beauty. Tourneau Dallas has a 34mm hobnail bezel for 13k. I seen that one in the flesh, but it's too formal for me. I like the Calatrava because it seems more casual.
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Post by CHIP on Feb 4, 2013 16:22:13 GMT -6
This one is a Calatrava too. You are right though, it is way too elegant. A beauty though! The ultimate dress watch!
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Post by katgirl on Feb 4, 2013 17:02:20 GMT -6
Any watch with an MSRP over $6,000.00, or so, is out of my reach, financially, so I don't bother to look at them. I do have excellent taste, though. When something new catches my eye, as I'm perusing Ebay,or other sales sites, and I click on it, invariabley, it has a price tag over $10,000.00. I just laugh and move along......
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Post by aquajoe on Feb 4, 2013 19:14:57 GMT -6
Chip, 34mm is too small Art, on your Calatrava pick. Love the crown guards and the cream dial
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Post by fourthirds on Feb 4, 2013 20:05:53 GMT -6
Any watch with an MSRP over $6,000.00, or so, is out of my reach, financially, so I don't bother to look at them. I do have excellent taste, though. When something new catches my eye, as I'm perusing Ebay,or other sales sites, and I click on it, invariabley, it has a price tag over $10,000.00. I just laugh and move along...... Yeah I know I'll never be able to afford this watch, and if I could I still don't know if I would purchase it. If I was going to pick one watch for the rest of my life it would be either my 1955 oyster perpetual (Air King ) or my submariner. The oyster perpetual was the first Rolex I ever bought. I purchased it form my coworker, I saved and saved all my lunch money for about 2 or 3 months. The submariner was also my first brand-new authorized dealer purchase 12 months interest free. I miss those days where you can buy everything on credit and not have to pay for it for a year or two.
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Post by katgirl on Feb 4, 2013 20:47:11 GMT -6
Any watch with an MSRP over $6,000.00, or so, is out of my reach, financially, so I don't bother to look at them. I do have excellent taste, though. When something new catches my eye, as I'm perusing Ebay,or other sales sites, and I click on it, invariabley, it has a price tag over $10,000.00. I just laugh and move along...... Yeah I know I'll never be able to afford this watch, and if I could I still don't know if I would purchase it. If I was going to pick one watch for the rest of my life it would be either my 1955 oyster perpetual (Air King ) or my submariner. The oyster perpetual was the first Rolex I ever bought. I purchased it form my coworker, I saved and saved all my lunch money for about 2 or 3 months. The submariner was also my first brand-new authorized dealer purchase 12 months interest free. I miss those days where you can buy everything on credit and not have to pay for it for year two. I think most of us on here are in the same boat. One of the reasons that we are so proud of our treasures, and talk about them, take way too many pics of them, (while our SO's roll their eyes at us....AGAIN,) etc., is that we do have to sacrifice to get what we want. I had to give up my other Speedy and another watch, in order to fund my new FOIS Speedmaster. When I find the next "one" that I must have, figuring out how to make it happen, wheeling and dealing, is part of the fun for me. It's an expensive and challenging hobby, but so rewarding. Being able to share my passion for nice watches with "people who totally get it" is nice, too. KAT
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Post by carl on Feb 4, 2013 23:32:15 GMT -6
Yeah I know I'll never be able to afford this watch, and if I could I still don't know if I would purchase it. If I was going to pick one watch for the rest of my life it would be either my 1955 oyster perpetual (Air King ) or my submariner. The oyster perpetual was the first Rolex I ever bought. I purchased it form my coworker, I saved and saved all my lunch money for about 2 or 3 months. The submariner was also my first brand-new authorized dealer purchase 12 months interest free. I miss those days where you can buy everything on credit and not have to pay for it for year two. I think most of us on here are in the same boat. One of the reasons that we are so proud of our treasures, and talk about them, take way too many pics of them, (while our SO's roll their eyes at us....AGAIN,) etc., is that we do have to sacrifice to get what we want. I had to give up my other Speedy and another watch, in order to fund my new FOIS Speedmaster. When I find the next "one" that I must have, figuring out how to make it happen, wheeling and dealing, is part of the fun for me. It's an expensive and challenging hobby, but so rewarding. Being able to share my passion for nice watches with "people who totally get it" is nice, too. KAT Yes, it is fun and exciting, too! I remember for the longest time thinking that the Omega Seamaster AT was "definitely" going to be my next watch. But I didn't feel that same excitement inside as when I started to research - and try on - the Sub No Date. Oddly enough, I had that same feeling when I decided not to sell my Explorer I, took it out of the box, and started to wear it again. Then, I started thinking: Should I sell my Speedy, Explorer I and Cartier Tank to get the Sub No Date? Should I sell the Speedy and the Cartier and keep the Explorer I? Well, I am still undecided. Point is, as you say, the options - and sacrifices - are there, but I am having fun. Whichever watch or watches I give up, I might look back and say that I wish I had kept one or two of them. But it's not something that I will be unhappy about. I am smiling because I had those watches and can talk about them, but if it was not for being able to sell or trade them, I would not have had the experiences. Cheers Carl
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Post by ianmedium on Feb 5, 2013 9:41:58 GMT -6
I have purchased two watches from them, highly recommend them.
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Post by carl on Feb 10, 2013 17:42:13 GMT -6
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Post by CHIP on Feb 10, 2013 17:42:54 GMT -6
Or three watches
Sent from my Galaxy Note 2.
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