Watches - another OCD problem
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Nice piece @Sugar Mountain - Tudor are on a roll right now.
A friend asked me to look into picking up an IWC Portuguese automatic for a colleague. He's based in China, and watches are hit by a 30% luxury tax there. :o
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@Graeme Has your friend looked into buying the watch in Hong Kong? There is a reason that the city is overwhelmed by mainland tourists coming here to buy luxury goods. Interesting to know however that since Xi Jinping's anti-corruption drive kicked off, sales of jewelry and watches to the these tourists have dropped!
@Maynard Friedman The Heritage Ranger is a classy watch and looks really versatile. Let us know if you do pick it up. The shirt is a Studio D'Artisan polka dot workshirt. Fabric is a beauty but I think I might part with it because the cut doesn't quite agree with me.
@ddtrash I think your comments are bang on. I loved the red bezel BB on sight but came to think that it wouldn't work for me longer term and I wanted something a bit more understated. The Blue Bay works perfectly for me whether I'm wearing jeans and a tee, smart casual or a business suit.
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@Sugar Mountain I don't know if he's looked into Hong Kong. But half the staff in the London watch shops are of Chinese extraction, so here's still a popular shopping destination.
I believe Xi Jinping's drive has had a noticeable effect on the Swiss watch industry. Prices seem to be going backwards in some cases.
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The impact of this demographic is massive… It's like that old question What would happen if everyone in China jumped at the same time?
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feck @Sugar Mountain …now i'm looking at that same watch
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i really do love the simple but also super classy look of the 007…imo it's perfect for every occasion! you can wear it as daily beater or even with a more formal way of dressing!
the shark teeth aren't my style...it's a bit too much imo. I'm more for understatement when it comes to watches! @Seulgonna receive the 007 tomorrow…I really do hope I'll love it!
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any recommendations for a nice nato strap?…thanks in advance.
Maratac, best in the game (source from wherever).
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Strapmakers i had personal great experience with
http://gunnystraps.blogspot.ch/?m=1
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Seul, I've been eyeing up that SARB065 for a couple of years now, it's beautiful but I really think it needs the leather strap as its a dress style watch. I don't think the metal strap suits it or does it any justice whatsoever.
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You are completely right, but I can't wear a leather strap to work, and have been eyeing the damn thing for years as well… It's either buy that and the metal bracelet for it (170 $), or buy it ànd buy a new watch for work. The Monster I have is a brilliant watch, but I kinda grew tired of it already...
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Timefactors all the way for all your NATO requirements.
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I can second that. Bought four from timefactors. Be warned though there can be a waiting list. Took me five weeks to get mine!
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btw. thanks a lot gents @davito @Snowy @GingerMagician @Cutlasshound …def, gonna check it out!
