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VTC....The Affordable watch thread

Discussion in 'Fine Watches, Jewelry, & Clothes' started by VTChris, Jan 19, 2008.

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  1. VTChris

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    It's an Engineer Master II Diver

    Looking for some pics, be right back.

    In Santa Ana today, but we don't carry Ball here yet :(
     
  2. VTChris

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  3. Pcar928fan

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    #978 Pcar928fan, Jun 18, 2008
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    I don't think it is as big as 45mm... Thought maybe if you measure all the way out to the crown. Seems only slightly larger than my Laco Chrono...look at the pic I posted. I do like the watch, very nice... I like my Laco's better though. They are more stealth and classy.

    Just looked at the pic again, it may be 45mm when measured out to the crown after all... I like the size. Thinking about a U-boat 50mm, that will be one BIG WATCH! Can't believe U-boat also does a 55mm!

    James
    Austin, TX
     
  4. dm_n_stuff

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    #979 dm_n_stuff, Jun 18, 2008
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    New Ferrari watch next to the original pit crew watch, sandwiched by the FABULOUS Omega that Chris sold me, with a Tag on the left. I'd say it's about the same size as the Tag, maybe a millimeter or 2 larger.

    Chis, as always, provided top notch service on the Omega that he sold me.

    Oh, and if your FERRARI Pit Crew Watch craps out, I can tell you where to send it for repairs. VALENCIA TIME CENTER.

    Yup, he fixes 'em too. I'm on watch 5 or 6 from Chris I think, and each purchase is better than the one that came before it. I'm not buying big bucks stuff here guys, and he's treated me like royalty.

    Dave M
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  5. VTChris

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    Thanks for the kind words Dm,

    Service should not revolve around the price of the item.

    I am here to help everyone the best I can, regardless of the price of the watch :)
     
  6. jimpo1

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    Thanks Dave, that's exactly what I wanted to see. It might be time to EBay the old Pit Crew and acquire the new Pit Crew. I always felt like the original was little small.
     
  7. Duane@VTC

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    #982 Duane@VTC, Jun 19, 2008
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    Two of the watches on Chris' Fave five



    The watch featured on the car.
    The Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon Titanium
    http://www.valenciatimecenter.com/product_info.php?cPath=46_66&products_id=312

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    Ball Trainmaster Cleveland Express Chronometer ! COSC Certified :D
    $1999 As an AD, I can only advertise list prices. Email me or Chris for the Fchat price.
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    http://www.valenciatimecenter.com/product_info.php?cPath=46_68&products_id=238

    Beautiful Blue dial, and of course, the tritium capsules :)

    Help support the VTC BallMobile!

    And Chris' daughter is in the pic,
    sorry, I'm on his computer
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  8. GatorFL

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    Very tempted on this one too Chris....PM me a price.
     
  9. VTChris

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    You got it :)
     
  10. VTChris

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    #985 VTChris, Jun 20, 2008
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    Tissot T-Race Limited Edition
    S T I L L
    In the safe....
    Let's get it sold!

    LIST is $1695
    42mm Case
    Carbon fiber Dial

    The box is a HUGE helmet that is a WATCH WINDER!
    PM Or Email your thoughts :)
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    http://www.valenciatimecenter.com/product_info.php?cPath=75&products_id=470




    **LIMITED EDITION**
    **ONLY 2007 MADE**

    Model No: T011.414.17.202.00
    Movement: Automatic Chronograph movement
    Calibre: Tissot Calibre ETA 7750 Valjoux, 46 hours power reserve
    Metal: Stainless Steel case with black PVD coating
    Water Resistance:100m
    Case Size: 42mm
    Crystal: Sapphire crystal, with exhibition caseback
    Dial: Black Chronograph dial with day and date feature
    Bracelet:Black Rubber strap with push button clasp and Stainless steel and PVD bracelet
    This collectors piece comes in a very special, beautifully made watch winder limited edition helmet box
    Warranty: Official manufacturers 2 year Warranty

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  11. VTChris

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    #987 VTChris, Jun 22, 2008
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    Just got a few more Ladies Tissot watches with diamonds!
    1st one comes with a diamond Vertificate as well.
    Great watches for the money.
    Compare to Movado, Omega, Baume, etc, and these are half the price :)


    Sapphire Crystal
    All Stainless Steel
    30m Water Resistant
    MOP dial
    2 year warranty
    $1195 List

    PM or email me for pricing
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    STAINLESS STEEL
    WATER RESISTANT TO 30M
    SAPPHIRE CRYSTAL

    STAINLESS STEEL
    BUTTERFLY CLASP W / PUSH BUTTONS
    2 YEAR Warranty

    $795

    PM or Email me for pricing
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  12. VTChris

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    #988 VTChris, Jun 22, 2008
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    Just got another one of these too..
    Tissot PRS516 !
    $995 ! What other Auto Chrono Valjoux can you get for this price?
    nobody can play in the Swiss Auto Chrono game at this price!(except Hamilton, but they are part of the same company:) )

    Automatic Chronograph Valjoux 7750
    42mm
    Sapphire crystal
    Race gloved inspired Leather Strap with Double deployant buckle
    2 year warranty
    List is $1195

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  13. VTChris

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    #989 VTChris, Jun 23, 2008
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    HAMILTON


    Style Number H77612133

    Features: Date-Indicator-Feature, Arabic-Numeral-Display and Water-Resistant
    Movement Type Swiss-Quartz
    Crystal Synthetic-Sapphire
    Calendar Type Date
    Case Material Stainless-Steel
    Metal Finish Polished-Finish
    Case Thickness 13 mm
    Case Diameter 42 mm
    Dial Color Black
    Band Material Stainless-Steel
    Water Resistance 100 M
    2 Year Manufacturer warranty
    List price $695
    Fchat Special $419

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  18. Pcar928fan

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    I love Ducati's, but I would not say I am a huge fan, so for me at $1k, NO WAY! If I were a big time Duc fan (even if I didn't own one), probably...

    James
    Austin, TX
     
  19. dsd

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    #995 dsd, Jun 24, 2008
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    $1,000 for a quartz is a hard sell. $2,000 for an auto-- what are the specs? My guess is the Quartz is a Ronda and the non chrono auto may be a 2284?

    I am not a bike guy so I would not buy one and as a watch guy have major heartburn with $1,000 for a battery watch-- I mean Omega's Quartz's are that much and are probably 10x the watch.

    Just my $.02

    -dsd
     
  20. VTChris

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    Thanks D,
    The quartz is a high grade ETA (not the G10), not Ronda.

    Not sure I wanna carry the watches yet though :)

    Really nice looking and very well made
     
  21. VTChris

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    AHH CMON JAMES!!!!

    :D :D
     
  22. Giovanni_P

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    If you're looking for opinions...

    I would be buying the watch more for the logo and exterior design than for the movement- unless it was a watch from a very well-respected maker who was co-branding, like the Ferrari/GP or Ferrari/Panerai. To me, this Ducati piece would be similar to owning the Ferrari Pit Crew watch, which sold for something like $400 if I recall correctly. $1K is too much. $2k is way too much.

    My $0.02

    Gio P

    PS- when I was in the pits in Montreal this month, I didn't see anyone from the Scuderia wearing one of those Pit Crew watches :)
     
  23. VTChris

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    I agree with you on the branding part issue GP/Ferrari.
    But the Pit Crew watch is no where near the quality of this thing!
    Pit Crew I believe is a plastic case wtih only a Titanium caseback.
    The Ducati is SS with PVD coating. the SS case is much more expensive to produce than the Pit crew watch casing.

    Thanks to everyone that responded :)

    I was gonna give 6 away to the 6 people that said "DUDE I LOVE IT, I'LL TAKE ONE!"

    So, I guess that's not happenin :D :D
     
  24. Giovanni_P

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    Too bad about missing out on the freebie- but I'll take a discount on a Ball EMII diver instead!

    No question that the Pit Crew watch is a less expensive product to produce, because it's made of plastic. But it did come in a cool box :), and the Ducati's SS case doesn't (or shouldn't) equate to a thousand-dollar price tag. (I have a Citizen eco-drive GMT that shows pretty nice case and bracelet workmanship for $100 or so...) People would buy this watch for the Ducati brand, not for the quality of the watch itself- and I don't see the Ducati brand being worth 2-5x the Ferrari brand if you take the workmanship of the watch itself out of the question.

    Anyway, water under the bridge. Thanks for the sneak peek!

    Gio P
     

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