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Tantrum??? Merely proving a point.

What happened? I blacked out.


And Thrak, the Arabic dials were the original release, then came the batons and the split arabic. All style are available at any vendor for BNIB purchase in 2009 as long as thats the one they got in... and the one you want.

As my local Breitling authorized dealers stated.... They don't often know what they are gettign in new orders. apparently they just spend their designated purchase per month and stuff comes in. Do i neccesarrily believe that... No... Hence why they always try and sell you whats there at that point in time.... so they wont have to special order it in.

It is possible that vendors sell NOS if it didn't sell well initially and space-in-the-case is limited... But that isnt the case because the Super Avengers "fly off the shelves" and the case that they are in is HUGE. I will check my COSC when i get home though just to make sure.

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They are referring to the black face with black subdials, that was new for 2009.

The hour markings are known as "batons" and those were intro'd in 2006 IIRC. the arabics were intro'd on the original release of 2004, and the split arabic was late 2008 intro.

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You proved something alright, but it was not your point.

:td

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come on now dude.

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Sure seems strange that the fakes on watchwoot look more like the one you showed than the ones on the actual Breitling site. :2

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Current two :

Breitling SuperOcean

http://www.fototime.com/9E78E79EE60AD1E/standard.jpg

and Panerai 112

http://www.fototime.com/12B5C6337472345/standard.jpg




Gone but not forgotten. Ulysse Nardin Marine Diver and IWC Aquatimer Chrono.

http://www.fototime.com/D4EB4FDB4260DAF/standard.jpg
http://www.fototime.com/FDBD74051A235AC/standard.jpg

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diggin the IWC man!

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I have always wanted a watch by IWC. They make some really sharp dress watches

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I dig watches but most of mine are old and don't work :)

Only rolex I ever owned was an Air King, and I sold it for 300 bucks in the 80's cause I was a dumb kid.

I will get some pictures of mine and post em though...a couple of real cool oldies.

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Those are Folex's. My wife bought them for me, as a joke, on the mean streets of NYC. The silver one died and I keep the gold one incase I need some bling for a costume.

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Oh... I kind of thought that, but wanted to give the benefit of the doubt. That blue subdial Daytona would easily be 30k if it was real.

Is the Omega Seamaster also a replica? That watch is a very nice. I had one at one time, but then went with the larger Planet Ocean.

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Not a big collector but this is my daily watch.

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...2007/omega.jpg

Omega Seamaster Automatic bought new in 2001. Only loses about 30 seconds a month and has yet to be opened up or serviced.

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Just got this for reaching 5yrs with my current employer, not to bad, and it fits...I usually have to get extra links....

http://www.luxurywatchstore.com/watc...lova/98H35.jpg

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I always have to get them removed... maybe we could work together!!

I love watches I have a few but nothing post worthy... give me some time!

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I've been wearing this watch for 4 years. Keeps good time. loses 2-3 seconds a day. The strap is just starting to tear at the clasp.
I have a few old pocket watches too. I'll try to put up pic's.

http://www.soochx.org/images/oris1.jpg[/quote]

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What it comes down to just like ISOMs is Trust your source.

thread jack - off :tf

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Just fell in love....

http://anonimo.com/models_gallery/pict/tp_10anni2.jpg

must resist!!

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This is my everyday watch which I've been wearing for about 8 years now.

Breitling B1

http://www.your-guide-to-watches.com...tch-a78362.jpg

Just got one of these last year as a wedding gift from my wife:

Breitling Montbrillant Legende

http://www.watchesonnet.com/images/p...rge/1810_1.jpg

My grandfather always wore a Breitling and he was someone I had a lot of love for. Sadly he passed away many years ago and my older brother now wears his watch. To honor this wonderful man's memory in a small way I wear a Breitling everyday.

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heres mine:

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/j...y/DSCN0468.jpg
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/j...y/DSCN0470.jpg

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http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/h...l/photo-54.jpg

IWC's are good watches. Ususally understated and no one is going to cut your hand off for one or ask if it's real. A watch for when someone wants a time piece, not a status symbol as no one outside of watch people would ever look twice at them.

I've had this watch since '98. Been serviced twice. The most recent service last year, I replaced the bearing on the swing mass. It some play want wasn't winding the watch correct. I also had the 15 minute indiactors, and hands done again with luminova. When the service was done, my watch was within a few seconds a day acurate in 5 positions. I have the ticker tape somewhere. Very impressive job my friend did on the service.

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Time to get it serviced! The bill can rise if you let it go too long. Omega makes a nice watch.

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i bet this is the cheapest you will find it

http://www.blingdaily.com/

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yup, I ordered it about 6:30a this morning. :D

Thanks!

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Yeah, I'm looking for a place to service it now. I'll probably send it to the Omega service center in NYC.

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Could send it Omega in Switzerland too. I think the US service centers have a much longer queue.

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Whomever wrote that watches are a slope same as cigar was to right

In the last month I have bought 2 tags, a tissot, and a rolex.

Now the problem is some are automatics...

Can anyone suggest a watch rotator brand - seems I am in the market now

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Sorry to double post by I missed the edit time.

Anyone have any thoughts about smoking while wearing a leather band? My Tag Monaco has one and I would prefer if it didn't take on an odor.

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www.watchuseek.com should yield decent threads about watch winders. they are not all equal... yet all do the same job

as far as smoke on leather bands.. i wouldn't worry too much, your wrist sweat and other stuff (hot sauce, soda, coffee, other things you spill on it) will make it smell regardless!

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This is a question right up my alley. I am not familiar with Tag Bands. However, most OEM bands are usually made to withstand a little more mistreatment than an aftermarket one. That's because they are usually not 100% leather.

If you smoke with it on it will take on an odor. And no amount of conditioning or treating will get it out. Sorry to say, but that's the truth of it.

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I would think that a leather watch strap would be like leather funiture: won't hold smoke odor. Plus, unless you are blowing smoke directly on your strap or are smoking in a very poorly vented room, how much smoke is actually going to get to it ?

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Are you that sloppy Bobby ? :r

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hence why i onyl wear stainless steel banded watches!!!

though that may change soon!

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Should be ordering this in the next few days:

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...tomic-Eco-.jpg

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LOVE Citizens... I think they're the best bang for your buck in the watch world right now.

I love my 2, and my wife loves hers also.

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They def have some nice pieces. It's hard to beat the 5 year warranty on them. Unfortunately this is my Christmas present this year so I will have to wait 2 months to wear it lol

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talk about an agonizing wait lol

I got my bro a nice automatic for xmas, and he has to wait too... he'll ask me a question about it and I just say "I'm not sure what you're referring to???" lolol!

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Yeah, I may ask if I can just look at it and hold it for a while when it comes in lol

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Best to buy a watch with a bracelet and get the leather strap after. Deployment clasps are pretty cheap too.

Orbita (sp) is a famous brand of watch winder.

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The Citizen that I posted has an integrated bracelet. I would like to get a leather strap watch though. A little dressier than ss

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If you like the militare look check out Getat ... build it how you like for little $

http://www.siswatch727.com/index.do

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Went to Alberquerque this weekend with some of the guys to hit up some of the hot spots and get away from the base and bought this. I had it on my wishlist on Amazon, saw it in the mall and had to have it.


http://www.amazon.com/Bulova-Marine-...=13GP37GAS9LPY

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More Shots of the Breitling

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...Picture099.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...Picture093.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...Picture082.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...Picture066.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...Picture068.jpg

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Thats a nice watch:tu

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lol, why did you ruin it with the Gurkha

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Been looking at some Hamilton watches lately. Some great pieces. My next watch will def be a Hamilton for sure

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the "my next watch" statement from me changes daily, lol...

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OMG... I am in love with the Hamilton Skeleton. Too bad I cannot afford $3K+ for a watch.

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Have you ordered from here before? These watches seem to be pretty popular amongst watch forums

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They are Homage watches...basically a copy of the original...many manufactures do it...some people call them expensive knock-offs. Looks like a nice Panerai Homage.

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Hamilton makes some very nice and very affordable watches that use the same movements as many high dollar brands.