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:r:r:r

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Looks like the finished product of the line Moses' company was working on? Let me guess, this is the Sport's Model, right? Perpetual Movement one...

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Funny the style is very similar to what we were working on. Would've been a lot cheaper make it in fabric!

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Moses, just funning with you :-) The styles look similar plus this one has an added advantage of true "scratch proof case" as well as some other uses, basketball/tennis sweatband among them (main reason I called it a Sports Model) :-)

Plus, it can used to buff polish other watches in your collection...

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Dan,

Might want to check out www.lum-tec.com

They are a small batch watch manufacturer out of Mentor, OH that is really starting to gain popularity. They do pieces in runs of 50-100, then move onto the next one. All are hand crafted, some using swiss ETA movements, some using Japenese auto movements, and some using quartz movements. Their pieces range from $600-$1500. They've recently been featured in Maxim, Playboy, and various other publications. I just got the M7 Tungsten from them which I love. I find myself grabbing my M7 before some of my bigger brand name pieces. It really is a looker. They have many to choose from, and many come with two straps, and in some cases, a bracelet. Here are some pictures they sent me of the final product before they shipped it out to me.

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Thanks for the info guys!

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I knew the owner of this company before he made his first watch. His real selling feature is the lume he is using. To me he is a great guy, but his designs are from other makers. Panerai (who he started out modding) and Anonimo.

Here is an Anonimo:

http://www.anonimo.com/models_gallery/pict/mll1.jpg

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Yeah he was in the luming business before making watches. Agreed, some models are close to Panerai's and IWC's, however others are very unique. I plan on reserving his 2010 M22 Tungsten hand wind model come March. It's looking to be a real beauty and will feature an ETA 6498-1 decorated movement which is a very nice movement. I love the font that's being used on it as well.

Another company making nice watches is Steinhardt out of Germany. Their pieces are similar to some of IWC's.

My next watch related purchase is going to be the new Diver Pro II strap that Breitling just came out with for my Heritage 46. It's much cleaner than the Diver Pro that spells out Breitling really big all over it. After that, I'm taking it easy for a while.

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<---- Has been in love with Anonimo!!!

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Just came in, U-boat hommage... Love it, its huge! 50mm

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...g/IMG_0125.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...g/IMG_0124.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...g/IMG_0127.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...g/IMG_0128.jpg

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Congrats on the new watch. That movement looks very odd. Can you get a clearer macro of it?

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^^^

http://wltnp.com/Photo%20Asian%20movement/IMG_4660a.jpg

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Thank you, but that's not the exact one in your watch. What I really want to see is the gold weight on the opposite end of the dagger. Yours seems to be countersunk. If that is the case, that is the first Asian 6497 I have seen with this.

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The beveled edge on the smaller sprocket is different between both images as well.

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Almost looks like the 6497 in the OP's watch has been modified. For what reason I don't know?

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I just spent my cigar budget for Feb on a Seiko Black Monster with the metal band rather than that rubber one.

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I have a couple....Doh! I have issues.

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Im jealous...nice collection! :banger

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Looks like a pawn shop's watch display!

What are some of your most cherished timepieces in there? It's hard for me to see what is what.

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Its hard to belive, but my favorite watch is a 20 year old Timex Triathalon that I wear every day to work. That watch has been so faithfull that I just wear it and never worry about it getting banged up or scratched. I have a 24K gold watch that was given to me for 25 years of service at the Post Office, but I never wear it, I don't want to get scratched. My favorite dress watch is a Roots, its my second one from that company, I just like the way they look and feel.

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Alright, so my Black Monster got here today. I decided to skip the instructions and in the meantime nearly ripped off my finger nail trying to pull the crown out instead of unwinding it. Go me. :td

My watchadoo (pictured above) is in the mail and should be here next week.

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:O

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awesome awesome awesome!!! I love the combo! whered you get the watchadoo?

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eBay, that's the only place they're sold. The vendor is called watchadoo.

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gotcha, thats the only place Ive ever seen them. I wondered whether or not there was a real vendor.

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I finally pulled the trigger on an Orient.

https://www.orientwatchusa.com/image.../CDBAA003A.jpg

https://www.orientwatchusa.com/watch.php?id=87

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Thought I'd post this deal here for the watch guys. ((I am in no way associated with BB@B)

While running around yesterday I ran into a deal at Bed Bath and Beyond where they had 8 piece watch boxes with glass top and lock for under 15 bucks. I picked up a few and while they arn't absolute top quality, they are extreamly nice for 15 bucks. Leather bound and will hold watches up to 43-44mm preaty easily.

Happy hunting!

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I have had my eye on a similar one (white dial) for a while, congrats on the purchase :tu

I might have to pick up one of those, I have to return something there today anyways. Thanks for the heads up

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Does anyone know a place to get a decent watch winder that will hold a couple of watches?

I looked online and they're over $100.

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Hey Darrell,

I'd check ebay, and craigs list to try and catch a deal. From what little I know about watch winders, the cheaper models usually only have a single "speed" setting and tend to get kind of loud over time.

Just something to think about if you plan on placing one on your nightstand etc...

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Thanks. What is a reasonable price for one? I don't need anything to fancy and frankly I don't care about how noisy it is, I keep my watches in my living room on my desk.

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100 bucks is probably right around the average for a 2 watch winder. Although I found this one on Amazon for $65.

http://www.amazon.com/Diplomat-Doubl...5651723&sr=8-5

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May I ask why you want a watch winder?

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WOW, says "SHIPS WITHIN 3-5 WEEKS"

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I have a 4 watch winder and my wife has a 2 I bought off ebay...problem is that if you buy the ebay ones for the $50-$100 they will crap out after 1-2 years. They look nice but have the cheapest chinese motors...and they get very loud too.

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So often we criticize people for buying cheap chinese humidors and cheap chinese watches... why buy a cheap chinese watch winder?

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get it while it's hot...

http://www.qliqo.com/

LOL

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Because the thing what winds your watch doesn't need to cost more than one. :2

Cheap motors? it inst too hard to replace a motor for less than a dollar. I personally will make my own before I spend $100 on a watch winder.

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Don't I need one for when I am not wearing the watch?

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Maybe, maybe not... if your watch has many comlications and is difficult to set (moon phase, perpetual analog calendar, etc) then a winder may be a good idea.

However, if all it shows is the time then it only takes a second to shake it a few times and get it going then set the time. Same if its a time/date...

Not to mention any decent automatic has a reserve, which should last about 40hrs or more.

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Im looking for a watch that has second minute and hour disks that spin with the time showing the time with a line in the glass.

Like this Only without the digital part and classier.

What would this style be called?

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Love Panerai's. My dream is to own one someday :)

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That would be either a skeleton or tourbillion type watch. Search for both items and see what comes up. Most likely what you are looking for is a chronograph skeleton watch.

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Thrak is right on here. You don't really NEED one. To me they are a luxury, which I can do without especially given the cost of a decent one, I can have another watch (or two).

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I dontthink he's looking for a skeleton/openheart.

I believe he's looking (from what i gather with hsi description) for a multi plane (rotating) dial. Read his original post. I believe he's looking for something very unique and I've see it before. Oh hell, now i'm gonna spend hours searching...

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Spinning chrono disks are on very few watches. And those watches are extremely expensive.

The cheapest one I can find is the Tag Heuer Grand Carrera Chronograph Calibre Mens Watch.

I believe Concord makes one as well.

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A few of these are very affordable

Hey wolfgang, are you looking for

something like this???
http://www.watchismo.com/images/cate...%20closeup.jpg
http://www.watchismo.com/images/prod...12mythicm1.jpg

This?
http://www.watchismo.com/images/cate...l-Category.jpg

This?
http://www.watchismo.com/images/prod...toSILAS001.jpg

This?
http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/5715/img0265pb.jpg

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Wolfgang, check out Watchismo's website, they have a ton of crazy unconventional watches there. Some are quite affordable.

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Those are closer to what wolfgang may be looking for. However those aren't true chronographs.

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They might be a little closer i agree. My point was to to clarify. :tu

There was one that looked identical to the one he described and posted (but what he wanted)... i have searched but to no avail. I will keep looking.