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This watch caught my eye in the Orvis catalog when it first came out. Kind of a Tag Heuer Monaco homage. Wouldn't buy at $249, but considering it now that it is being offered for just over $100. Thoughts?

 
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This watch caught my eye in the Orvis catalog when it first came out. Kind of a Tag Heuer Monaco homage. Wouldn't buy at $249, but considering it now that it is being offered for just over $100. Thoughts?


not crazy about it t all.......
i asked myself..."self, where/when would i wear that?"
 

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Been using this one for daily wear. I need to pick up a nice dress watch, though.

 
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Saw this one online, sells for 249EUR, 40mm quartz. Anybody know anything regarding Junkers quality? Or is the name fitting?

 
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Saw this one online, sells for 249EUR, 40mm quartz. Anybody know anything regarding Junkers quality? Or is the name fitting?


I think the watches look great but I cant get past the name. Is it pronounced "Junkers"? or differently?
 

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I believe the J is pronounced like a Y, like "yoonkers"
 

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From my experience on this thread I'd say anything below $500-$600
Side note, the Oris is very nice!


Thanks, very happy with it!
I'm actually looking for a watch in this price range($500-$600)

Does anyone have any good suggestions?
 

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Junkers is German, therefore the J is pronounced as a Y, names after Hugo Junkers. Above is the Junkers Ju-88, which was a multi-role bomber for the German Luftwaffe in WW2. He was a German Engineer that died in the mid 30's, and wasn't affiliated with the Nazi's in any way.
 

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Junkers is German, therefore the J is pronounced as a Y, names after Hugo Junkers. Above is the Junkers Ju-88, which was a multi-role bomber for the German Luftwaffe in WW2.  He was a German Engineer that died in the mid 30's, and wasn't affiliated with the Nazi's in any way.


How do your pronounce "blucher?"
 

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Saw this one online, sells for 249EUR, 40mm quartz. Anybody know anything regarding Junkers quality? Or is the name fitting?


I like this. But I think I am also in the minority of people on SF who prefer quartz watches. Unless you have only one watch that you wear, automatics just seem kind of silly since quartz watches are far more accurate, provide more design options, are pretty much shock proof, and run for years without intervention. I'm not going to get a winder...because that seems equally silly. Can't deny the coolness of completely mechanical watches with several complications though...(but I can't deny the coolness of vacuum tubes either and you don't see me using them in my TV).

I think I even prefer manual watches since they can be so much slimmer and its not hard to remember to keep them wound (and if you own more than 2 watches, you are probably going to have to reset it every time you wear it just like an automatic).
 

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