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Nice! Looks a lot like my Montbrilliante Legend.

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you know, it was hard for me to decide between the two. I think the major difference is the bezel/dial color configuration as well as the pugs being different.

Also, the Legende is 1mm larger than the World correct?

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I have found my next watch!

The Pleepleus

http://store.debaufre.com/v/vspfiles...09.0501-2T.jpg

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^^^ Cool idea... but a little expensive for what it is.... wouldn't you say>?

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Awesome thread...I'm a huge watch fan. I really got into watches about 3 years ago when my best friend bought me my first Seiko automatic. I bought an Omega Speedmaster 3572 a few months ago. I just love it..

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o...atch_take1.jpg
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o...Picture076.jpg

The Seiko that start it all :
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o...cture087-1.jpg

I sold these watches..I really miss the the Seiko007. The Steinhart was nearly 47mm...
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o...cture189-1.jpg
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o...Picture271.jpg

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Ive been saving and think I am going to go with either a Tag Carrera or an Omega Speedmaster, not sure which one yet.

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i would rec the Tag carerra. Especially the grand carerra collection.

Omega is also amazing so you win either way!

I dont know why,... but a lot of Maruice Lacroix watches have been going down in price. i saw this one at a local Columbus jeweler where they were still asking 8200.00. It is amazing, the display back is amazing!!!

http://www.worldofwatches.com/detail...iance_id=75760

^^ get it there cheap!

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Omega all the way.

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Picking up another Seiko this week. This will make my 4th. I love em. This time something I can wear at work all day everyday. My Titanium is getting abused.

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/m...Picture004.jpg

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Outside of the Timex/Casio class of watches that I keep when doing yard work or other work that would damage a nice watch, my daily wear watch is a Citizen Eco-Drive in stainless. I also have several Seiko automatics that I have bought over time and when my father died, I inherited a couple of Rolex Oyster watches and a gold Hamilton that was my grandfather's. Not really a collector but I got the Seikos really inexpensive from Overstock.com believe it or not and I have always preferred Citizen to Seiko and this current one was a Christmas gift from my wife to replace one that had been stolen during a house break. Not a fancy collection but good trust worthy watches.

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what model is that? how big is it? I really like that!! Is it an auto or quartz?

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It's combo of Panerai and Sinn styling that looks pretty nice! Looks quartz to me.

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Do you know if they make it with a green band? A guy I work with had a Seiko that looked similar to that but he didn't tell me the model. It would make a nice watch to wear for work when I'm not in the brush.

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I have no idea if they make one, but you can buy one for cheap enough. Plenty of strap choices in leather, rubber or canvas.

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Says 1/20th sec stepping on dial, do you really think its Quartz?

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any chance you would be willing to tell me the model number on this? I like Seikos and really like the look of this one especially if I can get it with an od green strap.

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SNDA65

* Stainless Steel Case with Black Ion Plating
* Hour, Minute, & Small Second Hands
* Chronograph measures split and accumulated elapsed time
* Chronograph can measure up to 12 Hours in 1/20 Second increments
* Date window at the 4 o'clock position
* Water Resistant to 100 Meters (330 Feet)
* Luminous Hands and Markers
* Battery Life Approximately 3 Years with Average Use
* Canvas Strap features a Tang Buckle Clasp
* 42mm Case Width (Approximately 1 11/16")

you can get an OD green band at countycomm.com im not sure of the width but i know they sell a variety of sizes.

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This one is my second Choice

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/b...n/IMG_3174.jpg

SNAB65

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Its SNDA67.

Quartz movement, although this is the first one I have seen with such chrono precision.

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Greg, the 67 is the one with the SS brecelet. SNDA65 is the one with the black canvass band. If he is planning on switching it out there is no need to pay extra. :02

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Also Seiko made a chrono that measured down to 1/100th of a second a while back.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elI_ZQffjbc

also the sportura line has some most under $500

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They are two very different models. The 65 model is with alarm if I am not mistaken. 67 is a chrono, and comes in various bracelet options, SS is one of them.

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I thought the same thing but unfortunately the 65 only looks like it has an alarm but it is actually a 12 hour timer (kinda lame if you ask me) had it been an alarm I would have been thrilled. I will look at the 67 again I didn't look at the 6 position chrono dial.

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I don't want to argue, but take a look at the two. Not only they are different movements, one is a chrono and the other is an alarm, but even HANDS are very different in shape. Believe what you will, though, I don't have a dog in the race...

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SNDA65
http://www.mcbroom.biz/PMWF/Seiko_SND387P1_thread01.jpg
SNDA67
http://www.princetonwatches.com/imag...hes/SNDA67.jpg

Im not arguing. Im stating what it is that I see, however if you are looking at a different model that I have found please share.

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My bad, and my apology. I got tripped by the last photo on prior page (SNAB alarm model).

Both 65 and 67 seem to be the same, not sure why different model numbers, maybe the case finish:

http://forums.watchuseek.com/f304/se...ew-211594.html

http://forums.watchuseek.com/f21/new...no-186267.html

SNDA69 is also same model? Looking at specs for all 3, they seem to be same watch, although looks like 69 has been discontinued at this point. I see someone online selling the 67 for $120 in SS, that's a great buy IMO and one can easily find a great leather strap in the aftermarket: http://www.globalwatchband.com/

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The 69 seems to be the same watch as the 65 but in green. I have a similar Japanese Seiko military watch in green that I will try and post a picture of and find the model number. A friend of mine purchased it for me in Japan a few years ago.

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I thought quartz based on the hands layout would be quite complicated or custom if automatic. Not that Seiko can't deliver such precision.

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I have a day/date Seiko Monster auto in OK condition I'd trade for cigars if anyone is into it.

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I just wanted to say that quartz with such precision is not a common thing, or rather, very rare. To me, it looked like a modified Orient mechanical movement...

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just arrived!

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-..._6868558_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-..._1020479_n.jpg

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I had a Seiko Chrono Quartz in late 80's that was quite precise. If you look at some of the Quartz Chrono's coming out, they are more apt to put mutliple timers on one pole than you'd expect at that price point.

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both are goregeous watches, and both can be had for roughly the same price, I would probably choose the Omega, for no other reason because I have an Omega Seamaster Professional Chronograph and I absolutely love it. However Tags are great as well.

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I am leaning towards the Tag because I like the croc bands unless I can find the speedmaster in a leather band. I'm not so keen on stainless steel.

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There are a TON of aftermarket selections for bracelet and leather straps for watches. NEVER count out a watch based on it's strap. There is also a really nice custom market which can make the leather straps to your wants.

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Agree! You don't have to get an "Omega" labelled strap, but Omega deployment clasps are out there if you really want it to look OEM. Hirsch is a very popular brand of leather straps.

http://www.watchobsession.co.uk/shop...raps-c-54.html

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:tpd:
I agree completely, and if you get one with a SS bracelet and get a leather one, you will always have the option to change back and forth if the mood strikes.

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Thanks for the link. Hopefully I can find a place in San Antonio that has a nice selection so I can try on a bunch of different models.

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I like all this strap talk!!!

The watch i bought (pictured above) needs a new strap. Cant stand the drab green.

Its 23mm wide. I was thinking about buying something stainless that is 24mm wide and filing the ends down. I have heard of people doing that. Does anybody have experience filing down bracelet ends to fit odd lug widths?

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Depends how the pins or screws are fabricated on the bracelet and whether end links are being used.

Have a bracelet looking good is really dependent on the end links or the case. Big gaps around the lugs makes the bracelet look like an afterthought.

Many smaller watch manufacturers in CH use a braclet factory and just machine the end links and/ the button on the clasp. The tooling to create each unique piece on a bracelet may not be worth it on a tight price point or limited manufacture.

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I wouldn't really say I'm a collector, but I have several: a couple Swiss Army (which seem to be indestructible) and this Citizen Eco Drive Skyhawk A-T which is my everyday watch which I love.



http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w...c/_MG_0003.jpg

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w...c/IMG_0005.jpg

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the family

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...g/000_0847.jpg

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FAKES!!!!! :r Just messing around.

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I don't remember if I posted this here or not, but I got an Orient Mako (pepsi) back in May

I've worn it almost every day since, it's a great watch, especially for $95

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Orient does make some great watches for the money. I have 2 dress watches that I wear often. :banger

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My current favorite. Made by RGM Watch Co in Lancaster PA. Fashioned after the original Hamilton deck watch. 17 jewel manual wind. Just under 40mm dia and it keeps perfect time.

Larry

http://www.soochx.org/images/deck.jpg

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I pulled the trigger on the Seiko today. It worked out being cheaper than the online prices minus shipping. Pics to come later

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Very nice. RGM's are cool watches for the real horologist. Your model reminds me of some Chronoswiss. Is it a display back?

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was at the Shops at La Cantera in San Antonio showing my parents and sister around who are in town visiting me and pulled the trigger on a brown Tag Heuer Carrera in Torneau. Will try and post up pics when I get some down time in between work and entertaining the familia.

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There is a new Cohiba (red dot) watch on the market in the US

http://www.luxist.com/2010/08/10/tim...-meets-cohiba/