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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

    VTChris F1 World Champ

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    Thanks Steve


    I forgot about your dads watch :)

    And..thank you for the kind words.
     
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    The BRM is at least 15k I think.
    The last time I checked, I was not able to get a PD watch.


    Tourbillon.....ohh boy...long story ...;)
     
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    Hi Chris-

    Are you an authorized Breitling dealer? If so, is this a watch you can get?

    Breitling Montbrillant Datora - Copper Face
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  5. VTChris

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    James,
    I have this watch.
    It'll run you $180

    Jerry,
    I am not a Breitling dealer.
     
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    Ok, thanks.

    I'm also looking at that watch from a non-authorized dealer. What are the disadvantages of that?

    Also, I may be making a move over seas, and like this watch you posted. I need to explore what other watches have multiple time zone capabilities.
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    Hi Chris,

    This is a great thread. I am in need of a quality watch winder for my two automatics (Panerai and Breitling) --- do you have any winners in stock? I may look to add 1 or 2 more automatics over the next 1-3 years of similar cost / quality ($3K - $5K each) but different looks and functionality (e.g., a Ball Mad Cow, a Bell & Ross or something like that) so a 3 or 4 unit watch winder may also interest me.

    Any thoughts or products to feature?

    Thanks.

    S
     
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    No real disadvantage as long as you know the dealer you are buying it from.
    If warranty is needed, the dealer you bought it from has to send it to AD they got it from.
    If you were to send it in with a receipt from the non AD they will not honor the warranty.
    As long as you trust the dealer you are dealing with, dont worry about.
    But trust is the key word :)

    Have one left, Don't remember if its the blk or blue.
    I think its the blue
     
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    I am an Authorized Dealer for www.WolfDesign.com and www.Orbita.net

    Check out their sites and let me know what interests you.

    Wolf has a new cool single winder that attach to eachother. (pic below)
    So you can add as your collection grows

    i stock the Wolf singles and doubles.

    Any triple, quads, or six's, I would have to order.

    Not a problem tho, quick turnaround as long as the company has them

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    This citizen is the most advanced watch I have seen in a while.
    Here are the features


    Atomic Timekeeping with Radio Accuracy
    Eco-Drive Technology (Solar Powered so you never have to change a battery)
    World Time for 43 Cities
    2 Alarms
    24 Hour 1/100 Second Chronograph
    Perpetual Calendar to the year 2100
    Analog/Digital Displays
    99 Minute Countdown Timer with Alarm
    Water Resistant to 200 Meters (660 Feet)
    3-Day Low Charge Warning (Will notify you 3 Days before the watch completely stops)
    180 Day Power Reserve when Fully Charged (Approximately 2.5 Years with Power Save Function - 150 Hours to fully charge in average lighting)
    Power Save Function
    Power Reserve Indicator
    Titanium Case and Bracelet
    Fold-Over Clasp with Double Hidden Push Button Release
    45mm Case Width without Crown (Approximately 1 3/4")
     
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    .......and actually very easy to use and get used to once you've been through the CD rom with instructions and interactive user's manual!!
    It's a GREAT watch and even better looking for real!! I'm very happy with mine!!:)

    Cheers

    Carsten
     
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    Chris how much for the Wolf 4.0??
     
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    Thanks for all the great info Chris. I'm leaning towards the Citizen... Depends on whether I will be traveling or not - Will find out more next week.

    Thanks!!
     
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    It'll run ya $395
     
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    I have just been informed that today received the full re-stock of the Festina Raod Warriors in ALL colors and combos.
    And full stock of the skeletons.
    i will not be able to post pics (If there are any new ones in the shipment that I haven't photographed yet) but they are all in this thread.
    i will bump some up to save you the time in searching
     
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    My friend and I both boght these from Chris - great watch!!
     
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    Regular price $1350

    Pull the trigger at $1099!

    Do your research on an Automatic Chronograph Valjoux 7750 and you will see that this is a steal of a deal!

    $1350

    Laco German Pilots watch with an Automatic Chronograph Valjoux 7750 movement.
    42mm Sandblasted SS case
    Military style leather strap with breather holes to extend the life of the strap
    Automatic chronograph movement


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    Festina Road Warrior....
    Quartz chronograph
    100m water resistant
    carbon fiber bezel
    45mm case with crown protector (45mm measurement is w/o crown and crown protector)

    Very cool design, and built extremely well...

    Pricing is as follows:

    Bracelet $349
    Strap $279

    Many different colors available.

    Blk, Red, yellow, Ornage, Silver, Blue....Strap or bracelet


    The only ladies colors available are the ones pictured.
    Bezel on the ladies model is Ceramic and not Carbon Fiber
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    Is Festina ever going to put an automatic movement in the Road Warrior case...chronograph or not?? If they ever did, I'd get one right away. I love the case but am partial to a sweeping second hand.

    Mark
     
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    They haven't talked about it yet and I personally doubt they will do it.
    They have the Festina Gold line which is nice and pretty pricey with Swiss movements.
     
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    How is the overall quality of this watch?

    I like it.
     
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