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    Seul
    Joined: 24 Nov 2009

    Seikos are known as quality watches… Great price vs. quality... I've had one on me mind for two years now... I'm not sure what that tells ya...

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      Chris
      Raw and Unwashed
      Joined: 28 Jun 2010

      Seiko Monsters are well loved in the watch geek community- durable, reasonably accurate, and quite inexpensive for the quality.  And if you want to do any personalization or modification, the parts and providers are virtually endless.

      Have no hesitations about buying one, but don't pay full retail; they're readily available through Ebay and other sources for less.  A bit more so if you're willing to buy pre-owned.

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        Megatron1505
        見習いボス
        Joined: 10 Jul 2011

        I have no snobbery about pre owned watches, so I'll add it to my list of stuff to pick up in the next few months….

        Thanks guys  🙂

        Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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          Mild7
          Joined: 3 May 2012

          No issues with Seiko either. Bought an Arctura automatic about 7 yrs ago for $300.. On sale from $600 in HK.  Still unscratched face and very accurate.

          Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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            Chris
            Raw and Unwashed
            Joined: 28 Jun 2010

            I love buying on the used market, but some watch freaks get really twitchy about their precious timepiece having someone else's scratches on it.  Personally, I don't have an issue with a couple of scratches on something I'm going to beat up anyway, especially if I can get an extra 20-40% off the price for new.

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              @Mild7:

              @Shoreman:

              How do people feel about Luminox?

              Im a fan..  Heres my latest.  Luminox 1848 Field Chrono, fresh from the Fedex Man 🙂

              This is pretty much what I am looking for.

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                Seul
                Joined: 24 Nov 2009

                @Chris:

                I love buying on the used market, but some watch freaks get really twitchy about their precious timepiece having someone else's scratches on it.  Personally, I don't have an issue with a couple of scratches on something I'm going to beat up anyway, especially if I can get an extra 20-40% off the price for new.

                You said it… My Weil goes for 5-700 € here (that is if you can find the ltd. dial)... Bought (as) new for under 300 $...

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                  Megatron1505
                  見習いボス
                  Joined: 10 Jul 2011

                  Any recommendations for second hand watch shopping in New York?

                  Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                    What's the word on Braun watches?

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                      aki
                      Joined: 12 Nov 2010

                      Panda on Duck…

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                        Seul
                        Joined: 24 Nov 2009

                        Typically not a fan of this type of watch but deary me that is nice…  😞

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                          Onairda
                          Joined: 7 Jun 2010

                          It reminds me of the omega speedmaster.  I like it.

                          women are jenga crossword puzzle rubix cubes strapped onto terrorists who are screaming at you in another language

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                            mvb
                            Joined: 3 Dec 2009

                            My new 2nd hand Marathon tsar i got of the bay. The steel band is especially nice.

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                              orlylow
                              Joined: 20 Jul 2011

                              can't decide if a NATO strap or a leather strap(brown?) would look better on this…

                              last edited by 16 Sept 2012, 14:38 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                Chris
                                Raw and Unwashed
                                Joined: 28 Jun 2010

                                I'd go with the brown leather on that one.  NATO wouldn't look right, in my opinion.

                                Love that tsar, by the way, mvb.  Thought about getting one in the past, but they're just such tall watches and I have a tendency to bang mine against things.

                                last edited by 16 Sept 2012, 16:08 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                  davito
                                  Joined: 27 Oct 2011

                                  ^+1 leave it on leather

                                  have done some quick recap of my watch addiction during the last five years.

                                  these have joined and left again the party:

                                  IWC Portugieser Chronograph Ref. 3714
                                  IWC Pilots watch Chronograph Ref. 3717
                                  IWC Pilots watch Mark 15
                                  IWC Pilots watch Mark 16
                                  Rolex Datejust from the 70's
                                  Rolex GMT-Master from 1978
                                  Rolex Submariner 16610LV (lunette verte) (bloody burglar stole it from my home)
                                  Omega Speedmaster (bloody burglars stole it from my home)
                                  Tudor from the 50's (forgot somewhere at one of my ex-girlfriends…maybe will get it back  :))
                                  Nomos Orion (present to my sister)
                                  Panerai Radiomir Blackseal Ref. 183
                                  Panerai Luminor Submersible Ref. 24 (one of the earlier ones with polished bezel)

                                  still have
                                  submariner 14060M
                                  2 Fortis

                                  Hoping on getting another IWC in the future.

                                  yeah watches make lots of fun  😘

                                  Cheers,
                                  David

                                  last edited by 18 Sept 2012, 22:24 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                  • derivative666D
                                    derivative666
                                    Joined: 30 Jan 2011

                                    IWC is my favorite

                                    "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

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                                      davito
                                      Joined: 27 Oct 2011

                                      Hi d666 yeah will save or sell the sub hmmmm 😉

                                      Cheers,
                                      David

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                                        Mild7
                                        Joined: 3 May 2012

                                        That's a fine collection Davito 🙂

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                                          davito
                                          Joined: 27 Oct 2011

                                          thx Mild, it was but hei still got 3 😉 but I am not sad letting watches go, was thrilled to had em on my wrist.

                                          Cheers,
                                          David

                                          last edited by 19 Sept 2012, 10:15 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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