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18 August 2012, 02:45 PM | #31 |
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Gentlemen,
Thank you ALL so much for the replies! I made a decision and the watch came today... I went with a new Omega Speedmaster 3570.50 (original Moonwatch). It's absolutely perfect. I am so happy! Of course, that leaves open the possibility of a 16610 for my 30th birthday next year Thank you all once again! |
18 August 2012, 02:54 PM | #32 |
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For a non Rolex I'd go for a Seamaster.
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18 August 2012, 02:59 PM | #33 |
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Excellent choice. Congrats on the Speedy. Any pics?
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18 August 2012, 07:45 PM | #34 | |
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19 August 2012, 01:44 AM | #35 |
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Great choice!
Maybe by the time you consider the Submariner you may be able to afford the 116610 or something else? I treated myself to my 216570 for my 30th birthday and have been wearing it everyday since. |
25 August 2012, 12:47 PM | #36 |
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Of the ones on your short list, I'd chose the Speedy. If it's tough enough enough for a walk around the Moon...
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25 August 2012, 03:20 PM | #37 |
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Omega seamaster pro black dial with sword hands. 2253 ithink or smp po not the new 8500 one.
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25 August 2012, 04:01 PM | #38 |
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Congrats on the Speedy. A must have in any collection.
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25 August 2012, 08:04 PM | #39 |
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Excellent choice
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25 August 2012, 09:28 PM | #40 |
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Speedy pro. It can be dressed up or down, it's in the right size, not to small or big, chronographs. And dont forget historical.
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25 August 2012, 09:48 PM | #41 |
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I'd get a 16610, or a vintage Speedy with Cal.321 movement. The latter would be a fantastic time piece, but may be tough to find a proper one under $5000.
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27 August 2012, 03:11 PM | #42 |
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How about.........
Zenith 02.0500.400 El Primero chrono
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28 August 2012, 10:27 AM | #43 |
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Is the Air-King you're selling still available? PM me
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3 September 2012, 03:34 PM | #44 |
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Sub. You can wear it for the rest of your life.
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4 September 2012, 12:59 AM | #45 |
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4 October 2012, 03:39 PM | #46 |
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planet ocean 2500c
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4 October 2012, 04:24 PM | #47 |
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Sub, timeless & iconic..
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4 October 2012, 11:31 PM | #48 |
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Assuming each may be had for 20% off through the proper channel, (should be right in the ballpark), I'd go with:
Rolex Explorer I 39mm (MSRP $6,550; $5,240 @ 20% off) Omega Aqua Terra 38mm (MSRP $5,500; $4,400 @ 20% off) |
5 October 2012, 12:02 AM | #49 |
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congrats for your timeless choice waiting for pics !!
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5 October 2012, 01:30 AM | #50 |
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16610 no doubt, though I think you can get the Pelagos for close to that amount. That's a very appealing option as well!
EDIT: Oops, I am late to the party... Congrats on your choice ..the Speedy is a very nice classic! Pics?
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5 October 2012, 03:01 AM | #51 |
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Don't worry about wrist size I only have a 7" wrist but the Rolex sub fits fine. I also wear a suit with dress shirt for work and it has no cuff issues at all.
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5 October 2012, 03:58 AM | #52 |
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If you have to have one, and only one, the GMT Master would be it. The Sub has been done to death and really has become a cliché in my eyes.
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9 October 2012, 04:00 AM | #53 |
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Omega speed master pro man on the moon brand new $3200 from crono24 is the best value, brand new, can be dressed up with a leather strap and deployment, 42mm nice moderen size. esay to flip
on the used market i'd get the sub So the question for me is new or used? |
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10 October 2012, 02:18 AM | #55 |
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+1 for the Omegas..... Speedmaster, Planet Ocean or Aqua Terra would all do the trick wonderfully, and are actually in that price range :)
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