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Watches - another OCD problem

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    Seul
    Joined: 24 Nov 2009

    It is, but this'un 's nicer. I prefer the Roman symbols over the standards numbers…

    http://www.shopnbc.com/Nicolet_Men_s_Skeleton_Automatic_Stainless_Steel_Crocodile_Strap_Watch/J177990.aspx?storeid=1&track=229&cm_re=SearchList--N--N&prop=Crocodile|1259

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      Both are quite nice. I know nothing about them. Tons of no-name brand watches on the market that are actually not bad at all. If the price is alright and you like the looks, go for it.

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        hectic
        Joined: 24 Sept 2009

        Hey Seul,

        If you wanna try out a skeleton watch for a more modest outlay you may wish to check out this:
        http://www.amazon.com/Swatch-Irony-Automatic-Watch-YAS100G/dp/B000MLNUBI/ref=pd_sbs_watch_1

        Apparently it has a genuine (slightly modified) swiss ETA movement .

        Just a thought.

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          G‚ did your friend get the (£2) Universal valued?

          last edited by 19 Mar 2010, 23:01 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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            Giles
            IHUK Crew
            Joined: 22 Sept 2009

            Universal Geneve said €2-4K.  But he has to find a buyer etc etc.  He is putting severe pressure on me to take it off his hands.  G

            "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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              So what are you going to do. Given his minimal entry price and the fact he's a friend but still wants to sell it, you might get it below their lowest number. This way both of you lucked out. You get a very nice watch for say 1500 Euro and he made 749 times the initial investment. He still can't complain really. Of course, if he wants to maximize the profit he'd send it in himself, get it fixed up nicely and then sell it for 4000 Euro or just keep it because the story is good. That's what I'd do if I didn't need the money.

              Till

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                Giles
                IHUK Crew
                Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                I need a Union Special 43200 more that a Universal Geneve at the moment 😃

                "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                  GOTCHA! 😃 😃

                  Of course, you could buy the watch from him for 1.5k, fix it up for 500. You're in 2k. Sell it for 3k. Get closer to the Union Special. Not very nice towards the friend, though. 😉

                  last edited by 20 Mar 2010, 07:57 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                    hectic
                    Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                    I modded my G-Shock Frogman so it could take a nato strap:

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                      Dchill
                      Joined: 26 Jan 2010

                      That's dope hectic, good job.

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                        hectic
                        Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                        🙂 yup, for me the Frogman is the perfect encapsulation of G-Shock

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                          slowdownarthur
                          Joined: 24 Apr 2010

                          The Frogman looks great hectic!
                          Saw this new G-shock yesterday - its not exactly understated but thats partly what I like about it:

                          http://tinyurl.com/34sur4o

                          last edited by 2 Jun 2010, 21:35 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                            hectic
                            Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                            Nice spot, slowdownarthur, I have been eyeing off this new variant. Not sure on the ana-dig combo yet tho…

                            last edited by 2 Jun 2010, 22:02 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                              hectic
                              Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                              These are nice (specifically the french ammo leather stuff): http://www.timekeeperforum.com/showthread.php?8977-TED-SU-Ammo-straps-big-hornbacks-dive-straps-and-more!

                              G, perhaps you could ask Haraki-san if he would get some vintage leather for some belts in a similar style?

                              H

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                                hectic
                                Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                                @slowdownarthur:

                                The Frogman looks great hectic!
                                Saw this new G-shock yesterday - its not exactly understated but thats partly what I like about it:

                                http://tinyurl.com/34sur4o

                                @slowdownarthur - dude, I saw this G-shock in the flesh the other day and it is fucking HUGE, bigger even than my Frogman. Just thought I would mention it if you were considering buying it online.

                                Rgds
                                H

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                                  Seul
                                  Joined: 24 Nov 2009

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                                  For sale on Styleforum - really liking it… Like it more with the black dial, but actually in this colourway it would go better with jeans (man's gotta think like that when hooked on IH gear)...

                                  Should I?.. Should I not?.. Anyone know the brand?..

                                  last edited by 10 Apr 2012, 22:04 31 Jul 2010, 16:31 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                    Chris
                                    Raw and Unwashed
                                    Joined: 28 Jun 2010

                                    Watches are another weakness of mine…

                                    Raymond Weil makes solid watches, from what little I know of the brand.  I like the style of this one, and I've always loved the jumbo date window.  Quartz movement, I assume?

                                    last edited by 1 Aug 2010, 04:22 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                      Seul
                                      Joined: 24 Nov 2009

                                      Gonna buy a croc strap for it though… Made the guy an offer, we'll see... Quartz movement indeed.

                                      It's new, with 21 months of warrant to go, w/ papers and box. For 50% of the rrp. Can't really go wrong...

                                      last edited by 1 Aug 2010, 16:33 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                        hectic
                                        Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                                        Nice pick up, Seul, I reckon. Let me know if you want any suggestions for strap websites.

                                        last edited by 1 Aug 2010, 18:24 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                          hectic
                                          Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                                          N.B.: You might want to hold out for an auto if you concerned about future re-sale; just a thought.

                                          last edited by 1 Aug 2010, 18:26 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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