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Old Sep 7, 2003 | 11:25 PM
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Omega Seamaster Pro black dial (automatic)
Breitling aerospace (all titanium)
Both are great watches but I like my Omega the most. Looking to get a Tag Monaco soon.
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Old Sep 7, 2003 | 11:25 PM
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tag monaco is sweet! a stainless daytona is next on my list.
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Old Sep 7, 2003 | 11:59 PM
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Rolex Date (Oyster Band/Smooth Bezel
Rolex DateJust (Jubilee Band/Fluted Bezel
Cartier Santos Ronde (Two tone)
Bulgari Aluminum
Omega Speedmaster Date (Black Band w/ Black face)
Gucci Stainless
Tag Heurer Formula 1 Chrono

I'll usually use the Rolex Date as an everyday watch, but I do love the Omega Speedmaster Date and try to use it more often. The Bulgari is also a great stylish watch that I don't have to really be afraid of getting scratched since the band and bezel is made of rubber. The Cartier is a very elegant watch and the rest, I don't really wear much at all.

Of course I would love to get a Patek Phillipe or a Frank Muller sometime later. Hublots are also nice and I'll get a Girrard Perragaux when I get my 355 Spider. Until then, Happy Driving!
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Old Sep 8, 2003 | 12:17 AM
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have you guys heard about the recent innovation in mechanical watch power sources, namely the "Eternal Winding System"? this is the hands-down most innovative and incredible advance in mechanical watches I've heard of. it is powered by just slight changes in temperature variations! that's right, you can put this fully-mechanical watch down on your shelf and years later it will still be ticking (so long as your shelf isn't in a refrigerator).

check it out

the guy is a genius. I hope he makes millions of dollars. he will definitely have a chapter dedicated to him in horological history.
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Old Sep 8, 2003 | 04:51 AM
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I have several laying about somewhere.....can't seem to make myself wear one. Too many clocks available around us these days. I find most watches to damn big and clunky, feels like I'm wearing a lead weight on the end of my arm. Most of the ones that I would choose to wear would end up looking like shit in a few days, all scratched and covered in mortar, from working with tile and marble.
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Old Sep 8, 2003 | 06:40 AM
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What makes a watch worth so much money? I'm not flaming- this is a serious question. Other than precious stones/metals, what makes an exceptional watch? I'm sure fine watches are a bit like cars, in that you need to know them and understand them in order to appreciate them.
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Old Sep 8, 2003 | 06:45 AM
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I wear a Rolex Air King everyday,

but also own a GMT master, Girrard Perrigaux Ferrari, Submariner, Daytona, Seamaster, and Speedmaster.

(I used to collect watches, spent a fortune on them (watches cost more than a new s2000 ))

But the good thing is I can always sell them for more or at least the same amount I got them for.
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Old Sep 8, 2003 | 06:54 AM
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Originally posted by Saab9-3
What makes a watch worth so much money? I'm not flaming- this is a serious question. Other than precious stones/metals, what makes an exceptional watch? I'm sure fine watches are a bit like cars, in that you need to know them and understand them in order to appreciate them.
Craftsmanship, the name, the movement....

put a seiko next to a rolex and u will tell the craftsmanship is much better
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Old Sep 8, 2003 | 10:41 AM
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It's funny how this topic comes up 2-3 times every year.
LOOK what I found ........................................
http://search.s2ki.com/search.php?q=watches
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Old Sep 8, 2003 | 10:46 AM
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This is the exact watch I have My humble little punk rock watch...
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