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did not buy from Tourneau. Bought from Diamond Cellar.

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Moses, I shop on 47th in NYC :-) Pretty much any watch you want even including extremely allocated Patek/Rolex pieces with waiting lists of 2+ years. The only time I could not get a good discount was when I was looking for a SS Daytona and had to pay 10% over MSRP, the gold one was offered at $12K (at the time a $21K watch) and I passed on principle.

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We can get any Rolex at MSRP pretty easily around Biel. Sometimes we can get Rolex prototypes, but they go quick. It's a yes or no answer and pay right there kind of thing.

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They actually release Rolex Prototypes?

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No, they are not "released", but sold. The factory is down the street.

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Damn! I am surprised they can get them out of the factory! DeepSea Prototype please!

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If you can get the money to Switzerland in an hour, perhaps a prototype Rolex could be a possibility! It's not that often they come around. I haven't checked into them in over a year.

I could get you a Deep Sea no problem at MSRP if they are hard to get. The domestic watch market in Switzerland is no deal, you'd think it would be.

The hottest thing is PVD coating your Rolex Dive watch. I looks super sharp and not that expensive. I want to say like $500-600 to do. Watch has to be totally disassembled. The bezel, crown, and case back would be natural, alon with the springs and screws for the bracelet.

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Is there a site that explains the differences in the movements that Getat offers? By differences, are there any advantages or disadvantages to any of the movements? I'm completely clueless as to why I'd get one over another.

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Email him and he's quick to respond...

the seagull movements are pretty good, hand winds are pretty darn accurate.

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I now I see I probably answered your question incorrect. I am not sure if they are prototypes of current or upcoming watches, or watches they are considering producing. I have not seen one in person.

One kind of Rolex that is alittle more dubious are the ones that employees "build" out "borrowed" parts and built over months. In the end, they have a "Rolex", but not one I would bring a dealer to get fixed- if that makes sense. Employees at Omega have done a similar things. I suppose it happens everywhere.

Rolex has very tight and specific employee purchase program. It's like one watch a year to the employee only that can't be sold but a relative can have I think.

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found a new love today, quite affordable as well, should be here in a week or two. 50mm's of pure PVD stealthyness!

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Is there a stock photo you can show, or do we have to wait until it's delivered?

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Ordered a custom Getat PAM homage yesterday. I'll post up pics when it gets here, but it'll look a lot like the normal 44mm superlume he offers. In fact, it's pretty much exactly that on the front side but it's PVD'd.

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After looking over their website, I am pretty intrigued. Nice watches for a hundred bucks.

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I'll let you know what I think about quality. If I have a good experience, I'll probably be buying another in stainless or Ti instead of PVD next. I could see myself have about 3 of them eventually.

I customized some stuff, and shipping is $20 if you want the fast shipping. All together mine was $147. I could have gotten a similar one for under $100 shipped had I not done fast shipping and not added some stuff. My next one will be under $100 or close to it at least.

Also search for Jackson Tse. His webiste sucks but I've heard he is almost as good as Getat and he has some different styles.

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are these made in the United States?

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http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...BL._SS400_.jpg

specs
Watch Information
Brand Name: Stührling Original
Model number: 176AA.3351B11
Part Number: 176AA.3351B11
Dial window material type: krysterna
Clasp: fold-over-clasp-with-safety
Case material: black-ion-plated-stainless-steel
Case diameter: 53 millimeters
Case Thickness: 13.5 millimeters
Band material: stainless-steel
Band length: mens
Band width: 24 millimeters
Dial color: black
Bezel material: stainless-steel
Bezel Function: stationary
Calendar: Date
Movement: japanese-quartz
Water resistant depth: 165 Feet
Warranty Type: Manufacturer


cant wait! huge black watch!

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Getat's and Jackson Tse's watches are made in Hong Kong. Their manual winding watches are apparently very accurate. Apparently their auto's are hit or miss at times.

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I like it. It's busy, and I'm sure it is far too big for me, but it's cool.

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Very busy! just how i like it! will take pics when it arrives!

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53mm goodness man! Its like wearing a dinner plate on your wrist!

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thats how i roll bra!!

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Just arrived!!!


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...Picture392.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...Picture393.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...Picture394.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...Picture400.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...Picture401.jpg

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what, no pics of it on?

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That reminds me a lot of my Breitling (except black and the bezel looks like it came off a Bently series watch)

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

Is that one of those homage watches you guys were talking about at one point?

Also, what's with everyone's obsession to paint things black these days? First I saw cars with black wheels (yuck! looks dirty to me). Next I see cars with flat black paint (REALLY stupid looking if you ask me). Now black watches?

I will say 20 years ago when I was 13 I had a black and gold Seiko that I LOVED. The black paint chipped off SO fast. I was so mad.

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The watches that are pvd, aren't painted black unless they aren't truly pvd. Pvd is a chemical process and it shouldn't come off easily, if at all. IIRC

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That's good to know that PVD watches are more durable than my old Seiko. I still don't understand why everyone wants everything to be black. Maybe it's my low intellect but I like shiny things. :r

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Here is a good write-up on PVD process:

http://replicawatchfaqs.blogspot.com...eposition.html

It is supposed to make a watch less apt to corrosion. It's being used more frequently in diver's watches but has made it's way into fashion watches for the "black out" look.

Most PVD watches do not look as shiny black as s15driftking's. IMO the better looking PVD watches have a sort of sandblasted treatment done first. The one that s15driftking almost looks ceramic (which some watches have been made from and Rolex has been using ceramic in it's bezel's). Stuhrling's seems to have a few models which are made to look like other popular makers, Omega, Rolex, Breitling, Hublot, etc. So I can understand the comparison.

s15driftking is your quartz or automatic? And does the 53mm measurement include the pushers and crown? I ask because it does not look that large on your wrist.

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It loooks like the watch is anodized.

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Just picked this up this past week. I now have the bracelet version and the strap version. It came with a canvas strap but it was really uncomfortable and didn't adjust well. Decided to buy a Hirsch strap to put on and now I absolutely love this watch. Fairly cheap and just a great watch.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...d/IMG_1510.jpg

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Alright, I can see that some of you guys are way bigger than me. 53mm would look pretty silly on my small wrist. Here's my biggest watch at 37mm. A Bvlgari Solotempo.

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

Larry

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Unique styling of the 12 and 6 hands.:tu

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it was 53 with the crown, maybe closer to a 47mm.

I personally wouldn't wear anything smaller than 43mm because it would look just plain silly on my big wrist. That is a very cool design regardless.



And to MikeyC, the Stuhrling i bought isn't an hommage to any particular breitling although after further examination it does look like it robs a bunch of characteristics from several different brietlings, the bezel resembles the Bentley 6.75 for sure. Maybe all the breitling influence is why i like it so much.

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...Picture436.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...Picture422.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...Picture438.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...Picture422.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...Picture435.jpg

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Nice looking watch!!! Citizen makes some of the best bang for your buck watches on the market today IMHO.

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I said the same thing a few pages back! :banger

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you like flossing that Breitling

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lol, I just about said the same thing

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not as much as Ludacris does...

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1026/...7818301e_m.jpg

I take pics of it alot because it is by far the prettiest watch i own.

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Im sure it is but the watch itself doesn't change, how many times do we need to see it?

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:tpd:

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apparently not, Don't worry, let me appease you. I will be the earth, and you can be the sun!!! Just messing with you brother! I won't post pics of it anymore. No prob.

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I just ordered an Orange Monster on rubber. :D

$139 shipped, cant beat it!! Going to be a Xmas gift though so I cant touch it until Dec.25.

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Join the club with the "Christmas Present Thing". I've got one wrapped up and under the tree too lol

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You picked up an orange monster for 139.00 .thats un-freaking real! mind telling where? Sick price bro!

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Oops, just had a weak moment, made a purchase, will be here next week. Think PVD

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What does the airport in Warwick, RI have to do with your watch?

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Clever, very clever!

Teaser

http://www.robert-uhren.de/images/pr...mages/15_3.jpg

Manual wind FTW!!!! :banger:banger:banger

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Is that a Getat PAM homage? Jackson Tse?