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    Watches - another OCD problem

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    • GilesG
      Giles
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      1 week ago, it really is unbelievable.

      Universal have now been back to me:

      Annivesary Model, made in 1944.  Model # 22.258.

      I think that it has been overwound, but nothing a good sort out in Geneva couldn't fix.

      Apart from that it is really superb condition.

      ..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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      • H
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        @Giles:

        1 week ago, it really is unbelievable.

        Your not kidding. As Till has said bare in mind the costs of the restoration that will be needed for this, i think it would be worth it in the end as this is really a lovely piece.

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        • SeulS
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          F/S on Styleforum. Looks so nice to me. Does anyone know anything about this brand/ particular model?.. Called 'Nicolet Chronograph Skeleton 44 mm. Handwound'…

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          • SeulS
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            No one?..  :-\

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            • DchillD
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              Sorry Seul, wish I would help….It is a nice watch though.

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

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                      • GilesG
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                        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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                        • ?
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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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                          • GilesG
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                            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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                            • ?
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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. 😉

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

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                                • DchillD
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                                  That's dope hectic, good job.

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

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                                    • slowdownarthurS
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                                      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

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

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                                        • hecticH
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                                          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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                                          • hecticH
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                                            @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
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