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post #91 of 110
9/29/10 at 11:00pm
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I read they've been having some quality issues since the split from Steinhart. YMMV
That's funny, some say the exact opposite.
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post #92 of 110
9/29/10 at 11:16pm
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Originally Posted by madaboutshirt View Post
I do not agree with this sentiment.

I own a Tissot Le Locle, paid $320 US for it on Ebay. It's an extremely well made watch for the price point. Obviously it's no comparison to my IWC, but that would be like comparing apples with oranges.

Picked up the same watch at around the same price and for the money, I love it. Elegant styling, automatic swiss movement, just a great watch for the money.
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post #93 of 110
9/29/10 at 11:33pm
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Picked up the same watch at around the same price and for the money, I love it. Elegant styling, automatic swiss movement, just a great watch for the money.

Does anyone know if this Seller is legit? They appear to have DOZENS of this watch for under $250. And they're from China ... But a fake Tissot?

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post #94 of 110
9/29/10 at 11:39pm
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Does anyone know if this Seller is legit? They appear to have DOZENS of this watch for under $250. And they're from China ... But a fake Tissot?

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I wouldn't trust it.
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post #95 of 110
9/30/10 at 9:45am
Lots of shops selling Tissot watches in the department stores in Guangzhou, including TeeMall. I would guess that the seller is genuine, believe it or not!
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post #96 of 110
9/30/10 at 9:58am
vintage omega.
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post #97 of 110
9/30/10 at 10:29am
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So your watch is probably $1,001, right?

$1000.01
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post #98 of 110
9/30/10 at 10:52am
A thread back from the dead.

For $500 or less, it is hard to beat the Seiko Sumo-- a world-class diving watch not sold by American dealers, but you can purchase from Japanese sellers. The fit and finish rival my Omega Seamaster.
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post #99 of 110
9/30/10 at 11:17am
http://www.archimede-uhren.de/US/Pilot.htm

Archimede Watches makes a nice Pilot watch that comes in right under the wire.
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post #100 of 110
9/30/10 at 1:14pm
I have this watch and like it a lot.

http://www.amazon.com/Tissot-Couturi.../dp/B0029N34WC

I also get a lot of compliments on it which is always flattering.
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post #101 of 110
9/30/10 at 1:56pm
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Originally Posted by Bandit44 View Post
A thread back from the dead.

For $500 or less, it is hard to beat the Seiko Sumo-- a world-class diving watch not sold by American dealers, but you can purchase from Japanese sellers. The fit and finish rival my Omega Seamaster.

except the OP is looking for something dressier (can wear to a night out or work), not a daily banger such as the sumo.

seiko spirit is a better recommendation
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post #102 of 110
9/30/10 at 2:00pm
can be had for ~500

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post #103 of 110
9/30/10 at 2:33pm
you can usually find vintage omega seamasters for around the $300 range on eBay or TZ
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post #104 of 110
9/30/10 at 3:40pm
Buy a Seiko Arnie with a new battery for $500.
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post #105 of 110
9/30/10 at 3:45pm
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Originally Posted by gregaz View Post
Does anyone know if this Seller is legit? They appear to have DOZENS of this watch for under $250. And they're from China ... But a fake Tissot? Link 1 Link 2
OK, curiosity got me going on this. Apparently there has been a lot of discussion on this various places. So ... proceed with caution. Link 1 Link 2 Link 3 To save you the trouble, the watch did turn out to be fake, start reading here.
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