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 Post subject: Thoughts on a next watch
PostPosted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 11:33 am 
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I just got a sizable bonus and I'm thinking about spending part of it on a watch. Budget is probably anything less than $10k. I prefer used to new, so base the prices accordingly.

I'm a little all over the place in my thoughts. Here's some that I'm considering(in no particular order):
1) Rose Gold Navitimer/Cossie on a strap
2) Some Panerai...although I'm a bit lost in all the models. Probably an in-house movement and I like the Luminor cases.
3) Rolex Sea Dweller Deepsea
4) Bentley 6.75
5) Bentley Lemans if I can find one.


Other ideas? Something in the 44-48mm range, interesting movement, etc?


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PostPosted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 11:39 am 
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Well Spartan just said that he might sell his Le Mans..........


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Really...I missed that thread....I'll PM him.


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May I also suggest a two tone Chronomat? I hear they are lovely :wink: :wink: :wink: :lol:

Seriously, this is a great time to buy used as prices are very low. You can even get a 233 for under 10K, which I spent around 13K for! I

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PostPosted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 11:46 am 
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Your Chronomat is a lovely piece, but I'm not a big fan of Chronomats or two-tones, so it has two strikes already :)


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What about a JLC Master Compressor Diving Chrono?

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Looks nice. Any idea what they go for?


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Well if you find you need an extra £1000 you could sell me that white dial steelfish! :D

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Have you considered IWC? The Portuguese is within your range (although might be a little small) and a second hand BP or BI will be pretty close.

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andrew692003 wrote:
Well if you find you need an extra £1000 you could sell me that white dial steelfish! :D

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No way man! It's gonna take more than that to pry it out of my hands!


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uh....hello I believe I called first dibbs right after the auction :)

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BroncoSport wrote:
uh....hello I believe I called first dibbs right after the auction :)

I think that's true, but it is beside the point :nana:


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dhalem wrote:
BroncoSport wrote:
uh....hello I believe I called first dibbs right after the auction :)

I think that's true, but it is beside the point :nana:



Come on Bronco play fair, you had your chance....besides you've got plenty to choose from you don't need anymore at the moment! :D

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andrew692003 wrote:
dhalem wrote:
BroncoSport wrote:
uh....hello I believe I called first dibbs right after the auction :)

I think that's true, but it is beside the point :nana:



Come on Bronco play fair, you had your chance....besides you've got plenty to choose from you don't need anymore at the moment! :D

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It not the amount of watches I have already, its the ones I dont have yet!

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BroncoSport wrote:
It not the amount of watches I have already, its the ones I dont have yet!

Haha well said. I don't think we ever stop wanting with this addiction :wink: And what are some of those at the moment Broncosport?

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