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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. Pcar928fan

    Pcar928fan Formula 3

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    Tried to update this yesterday after I posted it but F-chat was down. The page and post you list is the PR 50 w/ black CF face. The PRS 516 that I bought was the brown band white face that Chris showed here. I really like the watch a lot! You will too. Give Chris a call and he'll get you another one!

    James
     
  2. yzee

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    Opps, you are correct, the one you bought is the one that interests me.
     
  3. Pcar928fan

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    Wearing it right now...LOVE IT, you will too! Thanks Chris!

    James
     
  4. drjohngober

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    Hey Chris,
    What number is the red/black watch that is pictured 4th from the top?
    Do you have one in stock?
    Thanks,
    John
     
  5. VTChris

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  6. VTChris

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    #631 VTChris, Apr 3, 2008
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    Here are those Ceramic watches again for those of you who asked for them :)

    Accutron MIRADOR

    Men's model is a 43mm case
    Carbon fiber dial
    Diamond bezel
    Extremely scratch resistant Case and bracelet
    Scratch resistant Sapphire crystal
    List is $1495
    Fchat price with factory warranty...
    $1099

    Ladies models also have the diamond bezel
    39 diamond bezel
    Pink or white ceramic case and bracelet
    Sapphire crystal

    List is $1395
    Fchat price with factory authorized warranty
    $975

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  7. VTChris

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    I just had a meeting with them yesterday. Their new watches are very nice (old ones were too), and distribution is very limited.

    Considering stocking the brand :)
     
  8. Pcar928fan

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    Chris,

    Were you able to find the Gold/black face Minute repeater from Citizen? How about the minute repeater from Bulova?

    James
     
  9. VTChris

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    It's in stock at Citizen, I sent you the details
     
  10. Duane@VTC

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    #635 Duane@VTC, Apr 5, 2008
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    We just got 2 more LACO Limited Edition 55 mm big boys.
    http://www.valenciatimecenter.com/product_info.php?products_id=316
    Flieger dial is in V Towm (1st pic)
    Observation dial is in OC (2nd pic on Chris' wrist)
    $2652



    Also got all the Automatic 42mm Laco Military models (non chrono)
    $549

    ------------------------------
    Limited to 500 pieces, the watch is true to the original with the
    exception of its enormous domed sapphire crystal (they were originally hesalite). This massive 55mm sand blasted stainess steel case was originally designed to be worn over the flight jacket ( it got cold in those planes) and the watch comes on a special strap made just like the original. Laco was chosen along with Wempe, IWC, and A. Lange to produce these watches for the Luftwaffer. Unlike less expensive oversized watches, this fine timepiece is equipped with a full size, decorated, automatic ETA movement. A true collectible, it comes delivered in a numbered matching Okoume wood chest. Available in choice of two dials

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  11. Duane@VTC

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    #636 Duane@VTC, Apr 5, 2008
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    These are back in stock now



    44mm Tissot Quartz Chronograph.
    sapphire crystal
    SS bracelet or Black Leather strap

    $395 Bracelet---- Fchat price $316
    $375 on Strap---- Fchat price $299
    This is the old price that I will honor.
    These prices are good thru the end of the day today 4/7/08

    Retail prices went up on March 1st on the entire Tissot line


    PM or email me
    [email protected] or if you must...... ;) [email protected]

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  12. Duane@VTC

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    Festina Road Warrior Special pricing ends Tomorrow :)
    If you were ever considering one of these, now might be the right time.

    List Prices are -
    $350 on a Strap
    $425 on a Bracelet

    Pricing on these thru 4/6/08 will be

    $249 on Stap
    $315 on Bracelet
     
  13. VTChris

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    #638 VTChris, Apr 6, 2008
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    ORIS Flight Timer on rubber strap.
    Dual Time

    $1395
    Fchat Special $749!!!

    The catch....Slightly shop worn, with some minor scratches on the back.
    bezel, crystal, and case are fine.

    From the Oris Site


    A new dimension in pilots’ watches
    With its massive second crown vertically positioned at two o’clock, this watch is on another level.
    The second crown enables a second time zone to be set on an inner ring. The concept is borrowed from cockpit watches in planes, so this is a modern innovation with historical significance.

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  14. BAKY

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    I always preferred the Timex Ironman....it was really affordable :) and keeps better time than most of my other watches!
     
  15. VTChris

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    #640 VTChris, Apr 6, 2008
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    Just in on trade.
    If you like Luminox or any other watch that uses tritium gas capsules, you will like this watch.
    It's PVD, 45mm, Glows in Orange and Green.
    On a leather strap. Original receipt is $383 Euro.

    Just need to get out what we gave on trade...

    $211
    Please Mention Fchat for this price if you email us so I know where the inquiry came from.



    Here are some details from a site selling these watches
    http://www.tritiumh3watches.com/SnoonSFGMTBund.html

    Case: brushed stainless steel, black PVD coated
    Size: 47mm / high 13mm
    Bottom:black PVD coated stainless steel, screwed
    Crown: black PVD coated, screwed
    Waterresistance: to 20 atm/ 200 meters
    Crystal: sapphire glass with anti-reflective coating
    Movement: Ronda Cal. 515.24H - Swiss Made
    Watchstrap: Leather Bund-Strap, 22mm
    Bezel: unidirectional racheting black PVD coated stainless steel,
    with bright traser "dot" encased in steel housing and protected by sapphire window
    Pointer: 3-way (h/min/sec).
    Warranty: 2 years / 10 years on the illumination
    Illumination: H3 Tritiumlight Tubes / mb microtec illumination
    "Made in Switzerland


    Colors of the tritiumlight´s:
    - orange, above number 12
    - blue, above numbers 1-11
    - orange on the hands
    - orange, on the bezel

    Special features:
    GMT function (second timezone)
    24 hourdisplay with the GMT-hand
    Very long battery life
    instantaneous rate ± 0,66 seconds/day
    Resistance to magnetic fields 18 Oe


    SNOON - Swiss Made Timepieces

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  16. VTChris

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    #641 VTChris, Apr 7, 2008
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    Brand New models from Citizen that were sold out are back in stock!

    The SkyHawk AT (Atomic/Radio Controlled) is now available in Titanium
    List price $795
    Fchat price $595
    [email protected]
    {Free Syhawk AT T-Shirt while I still got em}
    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) * Power Reserve Indicator * Maximum Power Reserve at Full Charge is 180 Days * Stainless Steel Case * Fold-Over Clasp with Double Hidden Push Button Release * 45mm Case Width without Crown

    We also have the Stainless Steel Version of the Skyhawk AT in stock
    List is $595 on bracelet and $575 on rubber strap
    Fchat prices are $446 and $431

    New Perpetual Calendar Monster! 44mm without crown, 48mm with crown
    in Stainless Steel (black dial)
    list $475
    Fchat price $332.50

    in Titanium (titanium color dial)
    List $650
    Fchat price $455

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  17. VTChris

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    #642 VTChris, Apr 8, 2008
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    Got some German Laco Watches back in stock!

    Awesome pieces for the money!
    All case sizes are 42mm.
    And they Glow like MAD!

    1) Laco Flieger Automatic with 'Flieger' Dial.
    Blk dial Blk strap
    $529
    2) Laco Flieger Quartz with 'Observation' Dial.
    $279
    3) Laco Flieger with 'Plain Flieger Dial (No Logo) and military strap.
    $649
    4) Laco Flieger Big Boy :D 55mm Have one with Flieger Dial and one with observation dial.
    $3400

    As usual, PM or email me for Fchat pricing

    http://www.valenciatimecenter.com/index.php?cPath=91

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  18. VTChris

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    #643 VTChris, Apr 8, 2008
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  19. Lemke

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    wow that would look ridiculous on me. I have pretty small wrists so wearing something that large would just be clownish looking. I dont even know if thats a word, but you know what I mean.
     
  20. Pcar928fan

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    Chris,

    Is my Citizen Minute Repeater on its way? Just checking... I do like the Laco's. 50mm would be about my limit though. They are simple and purposeful looking... not bad!

    James
    Austin, TX
     
  21. WJHMH

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    How is that affordable?
     
  22. Pcar928fan

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    I saw that one too...that may belong on the Luxury Watch thread. The NON 55mm watches were affordable though! Just not that GIANT limited edition big boy!

    James
     
  23. VTChris

    VTChris F1 World Champ

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    sent you a PM

    oops :)

    I had 4 people pm me asking about the 55mm and when I was getting more, I said when I got them I would post them :)
     
  24. jimpo1

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    Wow, I wish I would've known the smaller Laco's were so reasonable. For the first time in my life, the watch I like is actually the cheapest!
     
  25. FarmerDave

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    +1 very tempting
     

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