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Thanks man. Those T-Touches are freaking AWESOME!!!!




Also, REMO, loooooove the marathon!!!

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Our office is near Tissot and my cousin has worn the T-Touch since it came out. Very impressive watch that has been quite reliable actually! Even in the highest of the Alps, the watch is dead on.

Reminds me of a budget Omega X-33 (which is one of my favorite watches).

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I love the compass function

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The case and bracelet on the titanium model is well crafted and is quite a good buy at that price point considering the material and detail.

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I love my t-touch, especially when I get a chance to show off the features, the touch sensitive crystal is amazing. The altimeter isn't as accurate as some of the Casio's I've owned, but its still an amazing piece

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Also, REMO, loooooove the marathon!!!


Thanks Bobby, I love the size of the Jsar, just had it beadblasted and I am loving it.

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Can you calibrate it?

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Wow... that's a Rolex I think I like... :) I really want a watch with Roman numerals on it, I think...

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If you like the rolex and want roman numbers, the datejust line is pretty cool.

http://www.rolex.com/en#/rolex-watch...t/introduction

I'm more in to the submariner (which I own) and the GMT Master II (which I'm considering at the moment).

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I have calibrated it a few times, not sure if I'm too close to sea level or what the deal is. Sometimes its right on, others it'll show me as 100ft above sea level

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Altimeters are affected by atmospheric pressure. You need to recalibrate it any time the barometer moves much, etc. 100 feet is not much for an altimeter to be off. You need to have a solid place of known elevation for calibration within relatively short range of where you want the altimeter to read properly. You don't just set-and-forget an altimeter.

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:tpd:

Do you know of a certified elevation near your house. I use to have a bike computer with altimeter built in. I found the "official elevation" of my driveway and would reset the altimeter each ride if it was off.

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I use the property report for my house that lists elevation as a close enough guide. Seems like my old casio ABC is just a little more consistent than the Tissot, but I'm in South florida, so there arent any real changes in elevation anyway unless I'm driving on an overpass :hm

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I bet barometric pressure must change a lot in S. FL

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yes, the official elevation marker for my subdivision is about 1 block from me.

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Just curious, what do you all do with all of this information?

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If you set the altimeter, you can calculate current elevation or feet climbed within a timeframe.

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If you are just doing a bike ride or similar day activity, you don't need to set it. Just note the start "elevation" and all the other waypoints. The errors will cancel. If, however, you want to measure vs something like a topographic map, you need to set so that you have reasonable confidence in your mapping to the set reference that is the map.

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finally took a couple snaps of the new whip:

I never wore my black navitimer. It sat in its case for over 6 months without being worn....so i traded it for this white one. I've already begun wearing it. It wears much larger than the black face. obviously.


http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._7836017_n.jpg

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._1911350_n.jpg

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I just bought this one because it was different. That, and I'm addicted to watches.:)

http://www.soochx.org/images/us66-1.jpg

http://www.soochx.org/images/us66-2.jpg

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^^^ loving the band, also loving the size/finish of the numerals!!!

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I just bought my first luxury watch. It's an Omega Seamaster, I can't wait to get it!


:tu


Chris.....

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For some reason I just started getting into watches. I can't throw any serious cash down and if I could I probably wouldn't anyways. I just bought a solid black Invicta Sea Spider Special Edition and a black and gold Invicta Corduba Collection. I want to get a different brand next. Going for a solid gold or solid silver (in color not material) next.
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a91.../seaspider.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a91...ll/corduba.jpg

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Not to mention the crown at 12:00.

What do those two small hands do and do they jump back?

27 jewel automatic movement too!

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S15, love the Navi in white, I'll have to try to get some better pics of mine, I have the blue face with brown leather strap.

Jsnake, Invictas are where watch collecting started for me, welcome to the top of yet another slippery slope...

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Thank you and I am doomed! Bought 2 watches in 2 months. Just got that second one yesterday actually.

What brands should I look at next? I want to stay in the $200 or $300 range and I really want a skeleton watch. There are many on the internet that look great but reading reviews the quality seems to stink. I would love a Breitling but it is out of my price range.

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you have a blue faced navi world? TRADE PLEASE!!!

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There are several Chinese made skeleton watches that are nice for the money.

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Look at the Stuhrling. I like mine.
Swiss made I think...
http://www.amazon.com/Stuhrling-Orig.../dp/B001GPOMU2

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Thanks for the link. Just what I was looking for. I might actually grab this exact one if my wife doesn't kill me first.

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My guess is that they are the second hands. It seems that you alternate reading them. The bigger hand goes from [6]0-30 (outer numbers); The smaller red hand shows 30-60 (inner numbers).

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You're correct. When I first looked at the watch, I thought I saw a seconds hand, but it was the shadow of the minute hand in the photo. I first thought it was odd to have the jumping counter while there's a seconds hand (which there isn't).

Hamilton is owned by Swatch Group, so it's a quality piece for the money. Swatch owns a ton of big name watches, not to mention ETA movements.

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I am big fan of this watch which is under $140 made by Swatch. Swiss made, automatic, skeleton, hip and fun.

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Is that a Swatch :rolleyes:

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Yes, it's just a standard sub second. The difference being only the markers are on one half instead of a full circle. 0 to 30 using the larger end of the second hand and using the shorter red end to read 30 to 60.

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Its not the navi world, just a navitimer, found an old pic, not that great quality but you get the idea

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c8...s/DSCN3613.jpg

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I've been looking around for some new bling ever since my super bling watch purchase from around Xmas fell through (raising the price $13K is, for me a show stopper).

Not quite a matched set (the submariner is from '03), but I'm hoping that they'll mate and have kids.

http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/p...s2011Mar03.jpg

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Nice catch Mark, i love the GMT II, it's been at the top of my to-buy list for a while

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I really like the new micro adjustment for the band that is built in to the clasp as well. Not overly fond of which hour hand is for local and which for the monitored timezone, but I will adapt.

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Is that the new ceramic bezel as well?

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Yes. Wish that the numbers were a tiny bit smaller, like the submariner, but oh well.

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A GMT function is something I would like on a watch. By now, I know inherently what time it is in the other zone I care about. Rolex does it very well for a sporty watch that is light on the wrist.

The IWC UTC is one of my favorite 2 time zones without being too fancy.

Gold watches rock. Well done.

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My birthday present from my wife, a Nixon Player, pretty cool looking watch

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c8...U/8d1d0b58.jpg

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You dont need to spend 350 for a skeleton. they either tend to be under 150 for cheapies. or about 400-600 for a decent one.

I WOULD REC ORIENT! (wait for the 50% coupons they FREQUENTLY put out for first tiem buyers}
http://www.orientwatchusa.com/urban-c-44_47.html

Bulova and Kenneth cole also make decent watches... and sell skeletons/openhearts

Also, Michael Kors makes a GREAT Quality watch, im sure they have skellies.


A reliable "Swatch" brand can be had for under 150.00

Also, look for skeletons with Unitas ETA 6497 movement.


Finally, i say just buy one of these.... looks cool as heck (Panerai homage)

inexpensive as well.

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/d...2/P1080613.jpg
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/d...2/P1080607.jpg
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/d...2/P1080597.jpg
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/d...2/P1080193.jpg






CLiffs notes:
1. Bulova
2. Orient (50% off)
3. Michael Kors
4. Kenneth Cole
6. PAM Homage

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If you look at the hand the large white end is for the 0-30 and the short red tail counts the 30-60. It still spins like normal its just a little different gauge to read it by. Pretty cool imo.

http://www.soochx.org/images/us66-1.jpg

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Just saw your post. Love that watch you put pics up of. Thanks for all the info. Just got my black and gold Invicta Corduba yesterday and it is HUGE. I love it.

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Now you're just teasing us!

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Not really. Maybe. Just a little. :D

The submariner went back for the periodic maintenance service on Monday. The jeweler had to insure it per the current Rolex chart. The value was listed at $11,400. Paid $6,200 8 years ago. Not bad appreciation. Still haven't decided if I want to keep it to give my nephew for a wedding present (one day, nothing planned now) or sell it off to realize the profit.

The GMT-Master II didn't seem heavier when I had them in the hands, but on wrist it seems quite a bit heavier.

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Saving a few pennies as this is going to be my next! It may not be for everyone, and not the most expensive, but I fell in love with it the first time I saw it.

http://gallery.ensignsteve.com/album...17_G.sized.jpg

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Is that a mother of pearl face?