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| Author: | DanielG [ Wed Apr 16, 2008 4:29 am ] |
| Post subject: | Looking for a "beater" watch but specific |
've got a "Wearing jeans watch", Aerospace and a dress watch, Steelfish. I'm looking for a watch that works with a uniform and in rather rugged conditions. I've found a couple but I'm positive there are those out there that I don't know about. I want: 40-42mm without bezel, 45mm about max total Sapphire crystal day of week date good glowing or tritium black face rubber or other synthetic band 100m water resistant min Preferences: I lean towards automatic but if the right quartz comes along... I prefer white hands but orange second hand and/or orange tips on other hands are okay Day/date at the 3:00 position MUCH preferred I want day of week! I want the band to be able to give if it gets caught in something without ripping my hand off. I don't want leather. Ones I've found that I really like: The Fortis B-42. DAMASKO DA 36. Fortis 595.18.41M Hamilton King Automatic Hamilton Khaki multi-touch I want to avoid plastic, glass or mineral glass crystals as I cannot stand scratches and will replace the crystal with a sapphire one whenever it gets scratched anyway. I would rather just go ahead and get sapphire to begin with. Any that you know about that are along the same lines? |
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| Author: | Driver8 [ Wed Apr 16, 2008 5:02 am ] |
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I can't really help on specifics but I would suggest checking out the diver's watch range by Oris. They are all autos, some have tritium markers instead of Superluminova, and they are superb value for money. Well worth a look. |
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| Author: | DanielG [ Wed Apr 16, 2008 5:22 am ] |
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Driver8 wrote: I can't really help on specifics but I would suggest checking out the diver's watch range by Oris. They are all autos, some have tritium markers instead of Superluminova, and they are superb value for money. Well worth a look.
Whoops, forgot that one, Yes, this one is really in the running! Oris BC3 Day Date |
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| Author: | doctor diesel [ Wed Apr 16, 2008 6:43 am ] |
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How about a ball watch...traser illumination not easy to find in uk but easier in USA I think http://www.ballwatch.com/ |
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| Author: | DanielG [ Wed Apr 16, 2008 7:12 am ] |
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doctor diesel wrote: How about a ball watch...traser illumination
not easy to find in uk but easier in USA I think http://www.ballwatch.com/ Excellent, that's exactly why I posted. Now to find a place with them to try them on 
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| Author: | Flynbyu [ Wed Apr 16, 2008 7:55 am ] |
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I don't call it a beater, but I wear my Fortis Fleiger if I'm out being being a little more active. You can buy one in the $12-1500 USD range. ~Brian |
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| Author: | DanielG [ Wed Apr 16, 2008 8:15 am ] |
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Flynbyu wrote: I don't call it a beater, but I wear my Fortis Fleiger if I'm out being being a little more active. You can buy one in the $12-1500 USD range.
That's one of the B42 style they've got. I like those! |
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| Author: | doctor diesel [ Wed Apr 16, 2008 9:55 am ] |
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DanielG wrote: doctor diesel wrote: How about a ball watch...traser illumination not easy to find in uk but easier in USA I think http://www.ballwatch.com/ Excellent, that's exactly why I posted. Now to find a place with them to try them on selfridges stock them in the UK, I love the night train fireman model....63 traser tubes!!!!! |
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| Author: | DanielG [ Wed Apr 16, 2008 10:14 am ] |
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I'm really drooling over this one. I'm wondering if there is a rubber band for it. 
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| Author: | Flynbyu [ Fri Apr 18, 2008 1:17 pm ] |
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DanielG wrote: Flynbyu wrote: I don't call it a beater, but I wear my Fortis Fleiger if I'm out being being a little more active. You can buy one in the $12-1500 USD range. That's one of the B42 style they've got. I like those! The B42 is a nice piece too. Very luminous!!! ~Brian |
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| Author: | DanielG [ Fri Apr 18, 2008 4:39 pm ] |
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I'm going to go look for/at this one tomorrow. If I can get the crystal changed to sapphire, this is exactly what I'm looking to get 
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| Author: | Flynbyu [ Sat Apr 19, 2008 9:09 am ] |
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DanielG wrote: I'm going to go look for/at this one tomorrow. If I can get the crystal changed to sapphire, this is exactly what I'm looking to get
I almost bought one in all black, but I was afraid of scratching the bracelet up. I went with the Flieger Chrono and have been really happy with it. I just sent it into service to have the crystal changed and for routine service....The cost of the crystal swap was $60. I purchased my Fortis from Todd at www.worldlux.com . He's the owner, and has a ton of knowledge on Fortis pieces. The piece you are looking at is priced at $699 USD on the site. When I bought mine, he price matched another quote for me. Good luck with your decision! ~Brian |
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