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

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  1. VTChris

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    #676 VTChris, Apr 16, 2008
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    Thanks for the kind words dsd.

    Also wanted to let everyone know we will be carrying the full NIXON watch line starting this friday.

    if you have any models you wanted, drop me a line and I will hold them for you.

    They are apparently one of the hottest brands in its category.

    Both of our locations will have full inventory including the Elite Line of Nixon.

    for more info visit
    www.NIXONNOW.com

    Here are some pics of the Elite and the new 51-30 (51mm model)
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  2. jimpo1

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    #677 jimpo1, Apr 17, 2008
    Cool! I always liked the Murf....
     
  3. VTChris

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    #678 VTChris, Apr 17, 2008
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    #679 FarmerDave, Apr 17, 2008
    Rotolog with the rosewood inlays has always caught my eye (didn't know the name, had to look it up on their site)
     
  5. VTChris

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    #680 VTChris, Apr 17, 2008
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    I STILL have a deal on this watch!
    Didn't know we still had this watch..

    Laco of Germany.
    200m Diver's watch.
    45mm PVD case
    Rubber strap
    Great glowing dial
    Sapphire crystal
    Swiss ETA Automatic movement (2824)

    List is $1095
    Fchat Price $489!

    Why so CHEAP you ask :D ? There is a scratch on the 6 o'clock lug.
    Get a huge discount for one of my co-workers errors. (nobody has fessed up with who did it yet :) )
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  6. GatorFL

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    #681 GatorFL, Apr 17, 2008
    Chris, I'm tempted. Tell me more about the watch & company.
     
  7. dsd

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    #682 dsd, Apr 17, 2008
    http://laco.de

    Laco is a genre favorite for Pilot watches. They make top rate stuff and are sought after.

    Best,
    dsd
     
  8. bushwhacker

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    #683 bushwhacker, Apr 17, 2008
    Hey Chris,

    The Marine Diver watches on pg. 66 look great, especially with the true ETA movement. What's the scoop on International Watchman and the Marine Divers, did Panerai shut them down on this series or are they still making this model?
    Thanks........D
     
  9. VTChris

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    #684 VTChris, Apr 17, 2008
    www.Laco.de :)
    I'd pull the trigger on this one, it's a steal at this price.
    Surprised we still have it

    As far as I know, they are still selling these without the Panerai issue
     
  10. MikeMac

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    #685 MikeMac, Apr 17, 2008
    I saw an ad in Forbes today for Ball watches. 2 of the 4 named stores in the ad were VTC and Grenon's. What are the odds of that?

    That ball sounds like a great watch, but it sounds REALLY thick. Is it that bad in person?
     
  11. dsd

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    #686 dsd, Apr 17, 2008
    Panerai stopped RWX from making the Marine Militiare. IWI still seels their Marine Diver (Great piece, great price).

    -dsd
     
  12. VTChris

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    #687 VTChris, Apr 17, 2008

    They are very comfortable to wear.
    Not too thick at all.
    I am willing to send one to you for you to see, if you dont like it, send it back :D :D


    C
     
  13. VTChris

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    #688 VTChris, Apr 17, 2008
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    I know how this is gonna go....

    Nixon watches just arrived at both locations.
    Ordered 12 of the 51mm models....guess how many I have in front of me!

    ONE! Not this game again I hope..The hottest watch and they cant supply....I seriously hope this is not the case :(

    Here is a pic, and now holding it in my hand, I know why its their best seller.

    51mm
    Swiss Movement
    Heavy
    Big
    Fat
    AWESOME

    Oh.....and it's $320!!! Beat that!


    http://www.valenciatimecenter.com/product_info.php?cPath=104&products_id=556

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    #689 jimpo1, Apr 17, 2008
    That watch is showing sold out on their website, maybe you're lucky to get one?
     
  15. VTChris

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    #690 VTChris, Apr 17, 2008

    Re: 51mm NIXON watch

    If anyone wants it by Monday, I'll include UPS 3 day air Shipping
     
  16. MikeMac

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    #691 MikeMac, Apr 17, 2008
    I'll be in Vegas in 1.5 days, where I can see any watch I want (I'm not going to buy, but more to see all the watches I want all in once place). But if I like the Ball (assuming someone in Caesars, Wynn or Bellagio sells it, I'll check it out and save the shipping costs). I'd rather buy a watch from you or Ray than anyone else. You guys are awesome.

    Is that Ball titanium, or is it stainless?
     
  17. VTChris

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    #692 VTChris, Apr 18, 2008

    The Mad Cow is Ti and SS.

    It's a pretty awesome piece.
    Have fun in Vegas :)

    According to the Ball site, the only Ball Dealer is in Primm, NV
    http://www.ballwatchusa.com/dealers.asp?distance=100&Search=89102
     
  18. VTChris

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    #693 VTChris, Apr 18, 2008

    Great bang for the buck!

    Here is some info on the brand.

    If you have any questions, call Duane or myself.

    We are always there to answer questions :)

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    LACO was founded in 1925 by Frieda Lacher and Ludwig Hummel. By 1936, Frieda's son, Erich, took over the family business and began trading as Erich Lacher Uhrenfabrik, though the "LACO" logo was still maintained on its timepieces. It was during the period 1936-1945 that LACO would gain its prominence and revered reputation for producing some of the finest clocks and watches to ever come out of Germany. Perhaps the most historically famous of the watches produced by LACO was the large Beobachter Uhr (observer watch) used by the German Luftwaffe (Air Force) before and during the Second World War. Today, these watches are highly collectible both for their history as well as their fine movements and precision timekeeping abilities. LACO continued to craft beautiful, highly accurate watches after the war was over, with all of these commanding many times their original purchase price in the collector market now. Marking the company's 75th anniversary in 2000, LACO began re-releasing many vintage styles they had made decades before. Presently, LACO's vintage selections comprise over a third of their total business, with more styles in development.
     
  19. MikeMac

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    #694 MikeMac, Apr 18, 2008
    Nothing on the Strip in the Forum shops or Bellagio, Venetian or Wynn? Wow. I might have to PM you when I get back.
     
  20. VTChris

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    #695 VTChris, Apr 18, 2008
    According to the Ball Site (Which is usually accurate) there are no dealers in thee hotels mentioned.
    Odd, but true
     
  21. VTChris

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    #697 FarmerDave, Apr 19, 2008
    I saw a black faced one of these with a bracelet, it's like a town square sized clock held on your wrist by a tank tread! :D

    And I had to look it up, that high-low dial is a surf tide indicator
     
  23. Lemke

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    #698 Lemke, Apr 19, 2008
    The middle one is good looking. How big are they?
     
  24. VTChris

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    #699 VTChris, Apr 19, 2008
    They are large

    41x47mm
     
  25. VTChris

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    #700 VTChris, Apr 19, 2008
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    The MURF is really cool as well.

    The crown on the front un screws, then you push it in and it advances the time.

    Really neat feature.

    $350 for the PVD model pictured
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