Posts by ChicagoRon

Wait, I'm part Russian, I love auctions, and I'm not aware that I can find used watches on that thing you guys call the interwebz - I bid 100,000 on the black dial 2004 explorer!

Quote:Originally Posted by mimo I guess it depends who's in the room more than anything. A few months ago, I wandered into the John Lobb shop in Dubai Mall (as one does).  I was surprised at how high the prices were, and said so....

Wow - that's a cool movement and not easy to find - but here is one in case the OP is feeling the urge: http://www.authenticwatches.com/tag-heuer-6000-mens-ch1111-ba0675.html#.UZDSjLWYHBI seems a little pricey for quartz to me...

So this badboy is up for auction at the end of the month - and I'll be in HK, so if anyone needs a proxy, just wire me the money ($500k should cover the watch and expenses). You'll get the watch some day, I...

Love the watch - not sure how I feel about the gold inlay logo on the croc strap

Movements on Fortis non-chronometer are valjoux 7750, maybe with some slight modifications. I think there are nicer watches for the money, but if you have seen them in person and really like them - go for it. I'd still recommend Oris,...

Leap Year

Quadruple Post?!?!?!

Ah - dopey beat me while I was looking for images.. rats!

Quote:Originally Posted by Newcomer Well executed ferris wheel: Badly executed ferris wheel: I think it is the font of the 9 that is the problem... if you are going to ferris wheel, you have to have a font where a nine is clearly...